Television

- Marks The First Time Breeders’ Cup Will Be Televised on ABC
- Nine Hours of Live Event Coverage to Air Over Two Days on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2

June 2, 2008 -- The Breeders’ Cup and ESPN announced today that the 2008 Breeders’ Cup World Championships on October 24-25 from Santa Anita Park will receive an unprecedented nine hours of live coverage including, for the first time, 2.5 hours of live coverage on ABC. The 25th running of the Breeders’ Cup will feature 14 races over two days with record purses of $25.5 million and air on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 beginning on Friday, October 24 on ESPN2. The ABC and ESPN combination marks the first ever network and cable telecast of the Championships.    » read more »

- Steve Carell, Justin Timberlake, Mike Myers, The Cast Of 'Roseanne,' Robin Williams, Garry Marshall, 'The Golden Girls,' Dick Van Dyke, Jonathan Winters, Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Henry Winkler, Kathy Griffin, Jack Klugman, Kim Alexis, Rainn Wilson, Beverly Johnson And More To Appear With Host Vanessa Williams
- Lionel Richie To Perform Medley Of His Hits Premieres Sunday, June 15 At 9 P.M. ET/PT

'2008 MTV Movie Awards' Golden Popcorn Goes To... Autobots, a Pregnant Teen, a Drunk Pirate and a Bloody Barber Shine As Some of the Night's Big Winners

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., June 1, 2008 -- Kicking off the "2008 MTV Movie Awards" with an over-the-top dance battle, host Mike Myers set the tone for a fun-filled extravaganza with first time winners, unforgettable acceptance speeches and cutting edge short films.    » read more »

Web Show Heroes Carly and Sam Clash With Clueless TV Network Suits

LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2008 -- When Carly, Sam and Freddie are approached by a big-time broadcaster to adapt their popular web show for TV, their ecstasy quickly turns to agony as the tween trio clashes with clueless network executives and they find themselves struggling to save the iCarly they know and love, in an all-new primetime special "iCarly Saves TV" premiering Friday, June 13 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).

Highlights:
- Special Caps Off a Four-Hour iCarly Marathon, Arriving on Heels of iCarly Album Release (June 10)
- Leon Thomas (August Rush, Broadway's The Lion King) and Rachel Fox (Desperate Housewives) Guest-Star    » read more »

Alicia Keys, Chris Brown, Kanye West and Young Jeezy Will Join Previously Announced Performers Usher, Lil Wayne and Nelly for 'The Hottest Ticket on Television'

Legendary R&B Icon Al Green to Receive BET's Lifetime Achievement Award and Celebrated Producer/Arranger/Composer Quincy Jones Set for BET's Humanitarian Award    » read more »

Proceeds to Benefit the Efforts of Multiple Charities

NEW YORK, June 2, 2008 -- For the first time ever, fans will have the opportunity to see some of the biggest names in rock together on one stage as tickets go on sale for the network's third annual "VH1 Rock Honors" event paying homage to legendary British rock band The Who. "VH1 Rock Honors: The Who" will be taped on Saturday, July 12 from the Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles and will premiere on VH1 on Thursday, July 17 at 9pm with tribute performances by Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters and The Flaming Lips.    » read more »

Will Smith to Host Concert in London's Hyde Park

NEW YORK, June 3, 2008 -- VH1 is joining in the global birthday celebration of one the world's greatest leaders, Nelson Mandela. The music and pop culture network is the exclusive U.S. outlet televising "The 46664 Concert Honouring Nelson Mandela at 90" taking place in London's Hyde Park on Friday, June 27.

Highlights: - Amy Winehouse, Queen + Paul Rodgers, Annie Lennox, And Leona Lewis Among Many Others Invited To Perform
- VH1, VH1 Classic, VH1 Soul And Mhd: Music High Definition To Premiere Concert Highlights On Monday, June 30 At 9 PM EDT/PDT
- VH1.com To Live Stream The Event, Friday, June 27 At 1:30 PM EDT    » read more »

Airs News Special OBAMA'S JOURNEY TO THE WHITE HOUSE: Top Ten Moments

LOS ANGELES, June 4, 2008 -- "Follow the Leader" as BET continues its support of this year's presidential race by airing Barack Obama's groundbreaking speech regarding his win of the Democratic Nomination, followed by a BET News special chronicling Barack Obama's journey to the White House on Tuesday, June 3, 2008.    » read more »

Show Features Performances And Appearances By Robert Downey, Jr., Jack Black, Cameron Diaz, Ben Stiller, Anne Hathaway, Steve Carell, LeBron James, Marisa Miller, Eva Mendes, Tila Tequila, Eli Manning, Snoop Dogg, Disturbed, Katy Perry and Many More

LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2008 -- Winners were announced last tonight during the second annual Spike TV "Guys Choice" held at the Sony Studios in Los Angeles. Hosted by stars John Cho and Kal Penn, the show that pays homage to the best in "guydom" premieres on Spike TV Sunday, June 22 (10:00 PM-Midnight, ET/PT).

Highlights:
- Second Annual Show Hosted By "Harold & Kumar" Stars John Cho And Kal Penn Premieres On Spike TV Sunday, June 22 At 10:00 Pm, Et/Pt    » read more »

May 30, 2008 -- SANTA FE -- New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson today announced the television series, Crash, based on the Academy Award-winning motion picture, will be shot in New Mexico.

Crash will be produced by Lionsgate and Starz Entertainment. The production will begin shooting in June and will wrap up in October. They expect to hire approximately 145 New Mexico crew members, as well as local actors and background talent.

Since Richardson took office, over 95 major feature film and television projects have shot in the state, adding over $1.6 billion dollars to New Mexico’s economy.

Source: New Mexico Governor

Season Six of NASHVILLE STAR Debuts Saturday, June 14 on CMT

NASHVILLE, May 27, 2008 – CMT has entered into an agreement with NBC to re-broadcast episodes of the sixth season of NASHVILLE STAR, it was announced today by Mary Beth Cunin, vice president, programming strategy, CMT. The music competition series will premiere for the first time on NBC on Monday, June 9 at 9:30-11:00 p.m., ET/PT, and then be retelecast on CMT, beginning Saturday, June 14 at 4:00-5:30 p.m., ET/PT. NASHVILLE STAR begins its regularly scheduled timeslot on CMT Friday, June 20 at 8:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT.    » read more »

- Campaign Features Music Video of New Song “I Gotta Love Jones”
- New Episodes of Tyler Perry’s HOUSE OF PAYNE Coming to TBS Wednesday, June 4

5/22/2008 -- TBS, television’s #1 comedy network, has partnered with Def Jam Recordings and Grammy-nominated singer Chrisette Michele for a promotional campaign designed to tout new episodes of the highly rated sitcom Tyler Perry’s HOUSE OF PAYNE.

As the centerpiece of the campaign, Michele has recorded a new, original song entitled “I Gotta Love Jones for HOUSE OF PAYNE,” which will be featured in on-air spots and other promotional elements. Four new episodes of Tyler Perry’s HOUSE OF PAYNE are slated to air back-to-back Wednesday, June 4, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT).    » read more »

Submitting Music Videos For A Chance To Air On Disney Channel

BURBANK, May 19, 2008 -- An exclusive user-generated programming event that draws inspiration from the sensational hit "High School Musical" will give kids and Tweens a chance to sing out and express themselves with their own rendition of a song from the two Disney Channel Original Movies. Kids are invited to submit their music videos for a chance to air during telecasts of "High School Musical" and "High School Musical 2" on FRIDAY, JUNE 13 (6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Kids can rate their favorite video and link them to friends on DisneyChannel.com.    » read more »

BURBANK, May 21, 2008 -- Disney Channel has ordered the live-action comedy series, "Welcome to Mollywood" (working title), with rising young star and recording artist Demi Lovato ("As the Bell Rings," "Camp Rock") in the lead role, it was announced today by Gary Marsh, president, Entertainment, Disney Channels Worldwide.

Marsh said, "Our success is completely driven by the talent we partner with -- in front of and behind the camera. The entire ‘Mollywood’ creative team is the best in the business when it comes to creating break-out kid and family comedy. And Demi Lovato -- actress, singer and songwriter -- is without a doubt the next big talent to emerge from Disney Channel."    » read more »

LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2008 -- The second season of the popular sitcom shorts,
"As The Bell Rings," a comedy that follows six friends – Danny, Tiffany, ToeJam, Brooke, Skipper and newcomer Lexi – and their exchanges, antics and occasional tween drama in the school hallway during classroom breaks, will premiere SATURDAY, JULY 5 (7:55 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. Each new episode will be rebroadcast throughout the week.

Starring are Tony Oller as Danny, Lindsey Black as Lexi, Seth Ginsberg as ToeJam, Gabriella Rodriguez as Brooke, Collin Cole as Skipper and Carlson Young as Tiffany. The series was filmed at Del Valle High School in Del Valle (Austin), Texas, and will feature three original songs performed by Tony Oller throughout the season.    » read more »