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May 2008 -- VH1 and Maxim magazine are teaming up again to reveal the ultimate list of the world’s most beautiful women during a one-hour television special titled “Maxim Hot 100” premiering Tuesday, May 27 at 9 pm ET/PT. Hosted for the first time by famed girl group sensation the Pussycat Dolls, “Maxim Hot 100” is the TV version of the annual Hot 100 special issue from Maxim, America’s largest young men’s lifestyle magazine, on sale nationwide on Tuesday, May 20.

Pussycat Dolls: (Image: VH1)    » read more »

Frances Townsend Becomes CNN Contributor

5/13/2008 -- Frances Fragos Townsend, who recently stepped down as President George W. Bush’s chief anti-terrorism and homeland security adviser, will join CNN as an on-air contributor providing analysis and insight on national security issues, it was announced by Jon Klein, president of CNN/U.S.    » read more »

May 2008 -- CNN’s political team will report live from the CNN Election Center and across Kentucky and Oregon as returns from those key states come in on Tuesday, May 20. CNN correspondents and analysts will be on-hand throughout the day to report the results and what it means for Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.    » read more »

Turner Unveils TVinContext™, a Groundbreaking Ad System that will Link Scenes in Entertainment Programs with Related Content in Ads

5/13/2008 -- Turner Entertainment Networks – home of TNT, TBS and truTV – presented a bigger-than-ever programming lineup at a presentation for advertisers today in New York. Turner, which for the first time staged its Upfront event during the same week as broadcasters, also revealed a new advertising innovation called TVinContext™. The system promises to boost the power of TV ads by pairing them with related program content.

Highlights:
- Upfront Presentation Highlights Extensive Programming and Development Plans for Turner’s Three Ad-Supported Cable Networks: TNT, TBS and truTV    » read more »

- Comedian Bill Engvall Stars in Domestic Comedy about a Family Counselor with an Unconventional Family; Nancy Travis and Tim Meadows Co-Star, Along with Jennifer Lawrence, Graham Patrick Martin and Skyler Gisondo

5/12/2008 -- TBS’s original family sitcom THE BILL ENGVALL SHOW is back in the house. The top-rated series, which stars Blue Collar Comedy Tour headliner Bill Engvall, is gearing up for its second season launch on Thursday, June 12 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT).    » read more »

Friday, May 16, 2008 -- The remaining four of 12 players cast on "The Mole" have been confirmed - Liz (Whitefish, MT), Marcie (Corona, CA), Alex (Haverford, PA) and Craig (San Diego, CA). Dubbed television's smartest reality show, the new season of "The Mole" premieres MONDAY, JUNE 2 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. The series returns with all-new missions, locations and music, plus online and mobile interactivity, enabling more viewer participation over its 10 episodes. Jon Kelley ("Extra," "The National Sports Report") is host.    » read more »

"The 2008 Alma Awards'" All-Star Event Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month With Host Eva Longoria Parker

Monday, May 19, 2008 -- The "Alma Awards" is a showcase Highlighting Latino Contributions to Entertainment Industry Airs September 12 on ABC.

Call for Entries Open Until June 6
"The 2008 ALMA Awards®," celebrating the outstanding artistic achievements of Latinos in motion pictures, television and music, will air FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Television and film actress Eva Longoria Parker returns once again as executive producer and host of the telecast. "The 2008 ALMA Awards" will tape Sunday, August 17 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.    » read more »

Trace Adkins, Rodney Atkins, Billy Ray Cyrus, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Kellie Pickler, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Josh Turner, Carrie Underwood and Dwight Yoakam Announced to Appear at the Festival

Monday, May 19, 2008 -- Summer heats up when ABC heads to Nashville to take you to the hottest music event, "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock." Filming June 5-8, today's most exciting Country Music sensations will hit the stage in a four-day party and music celebration for the special that will air MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.    » read more »

Academy Award Winning Film (Best Animated Feature) Will Air in HDTV With 5.1-Channel Surround Sound and Spanish Audio via SAP

- Surprises Abound For Everyone, Including Marin, When She Sees Julia's Husband With Another Woman, And Patrick Realizes A Lot Has Changed When He Comes Home To Elmo, On ABC's "Men In Trees"
- Guest Stars Include Josh Stamberg as Jim and Kelli Williams as Julia

Monday, May 19, 2008 -- ABC Daytime's "The View" returns to Las Vegas, NV to broadcast from legendary casino resort Caesars Palace, JUNE 23-27. The broadcast, sponsored by Walgreens, was announced today by Brian Frons, president, Daytime, Disney-ABC Television Group. This is the first time "The View" will broadcast in HDTV while on location. "The View" had previously broadcast from Caesars Palace in February 2006 and February 2004.

"I'm thrilled that the Walgreens sponsorship enables us to take 'The View' back to Las Vegas and Caesars Palace," said Mr. Frons. "What happens in Vegas won't stay in Vegas once the ladies of 'The View' start talking about it."    » read more »

Monday, May 19, 2008 -- ABC's talk and entertainment program, "The View," has been called one of the best reality shows on television. Now, for the first time, viewers and fans alike will witness first-hand all the backstage drama which unfolds each morning leading up to show time, things that, until now, have remained behind closed doors. On FRIDAY, MAY 30 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET), "The View" will take its viewers on this exciting behind-the-scenes journey, from inception to execution, to outline how the Memorial Day show (airs 5/26/08) was produced. Ali and Dina Lohan ("Living Lohan") and Ryan Cabrera were the featured guests, with an additional segment devoted to Whoopi's weight loss.    » read more »

Harrison Ford, Denise Richards, Brooke Smith, Eric McCormack, Kermit The Frog And Fozzie Bear, Plus Musical Guest Julianne Hough On "The View," May 19-23

Thursday, May 15, 2008 -- Harrison Ford and Karen Allen ("Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"), Eric McCormack ("the Andromeda Strain"), Denise Richards, Brooke Smith (ABC's "Grey's Anatomy"), Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear and musical guest Julianne Hough are among the featured guests on "The View," MAY 19-23 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET) on the ABC Television Network. A "Day of Hot Topics" will be featured on Monday, May 19.    » read more »

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"I Survived A Japanese Game Show" Has Begun Shooting For A Hysterical Premiere, June 24 On ABC

Thursday, May 15, 2008 -- "I Survived a Japanese Game Show" has begun shooting in Japan and will premiere TUESDAY, JUNE 24 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. This unscripted reality/game show takes an eye-opening, behind-the-scenes look at 10 Americans - many of whom have never traveled outside the United States -- who are whisked away to Japan and compete in the ultimate Japanese game show... with hilarious results. The final winner will take home $250,000.    » read more »

Executive Producers Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers Answer Fan Questions Via Video Blog

Thursday, May 15, 2008 -- Dedicated to expanding online programming, beginning today, fans can go to ABC.com and see select viewer questions answered on the "Ask Grey's Anatomy" video blog by "Grey's Anatomy" creator and executive producer Shonda Rhimes and executive producer Betsy Beers.    » read more »