Zach Galifianakis has been booked to host “Saturday Night Live” with musical guest Of Monsters and Men. [EW]
“Hell on Wheels” third season is schedule to premiere on Saturday, Aug. 3 at-9/8c.
NBC summer schedule announced. [TVLine]
Judge Judy’s syndicated show has been renewed through 2017.
HBO’s “The Newsroom” second season debuts on Sun., July 14th. Watch the teaser of the upcoming season below.
History of rap 4? ’20/20 Experience’ singer Justin Timberlake will appear on Jimmy Fallon’s talk show for a week, beginning March 11. [EW]
Can’t wait for the upcoming season of “Game of Thrones?” Neither can we. But here is season 3 poster. [EW]
More “Game of Thrones” news, the season 3 trailer will air tonight’s on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”
Discovery renews “Gold Rush” for a fourth season. [Huffington Post]
“Glee’s” Jane Lynch is heading to NBC as a TV host. [EW]
Destiny Child’s member Michelle Williams has landed a reality show. [The Urban Daily]
Multiple Grammy and Emmy Award-winning Justin Timberlake has been booked to host “Saturday Night Live.”
The ’20/20 Experience’ signer will perform double duties as the host and musical guest of the sketch comedy series, on March 9, NBC announced Thursday.
Also hosting the comedy series in March, a week before Timberlake is Kevin Hart.
Hart, star of “Real Husbands of Hollywood” and Comedian will make his “SNL” debut on March 2, with musical guest Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, who are also making their “SNL” debut.
Diego Klattenhoff is leaving “Homeland.”
According to TVLine, Klattenhoff, who plays Mike on Showtime’s Golden Globes award-winning drama, will not be a series regular when the series for a third season, in September.
Klattenhoff, may however return as a recurring actor. The site also reports Morena Baccarin, who plays Brody’s estranged wife is expected to return to the series as a regular part of the cast.
“Homeland” season 3 returns on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 9 p.m.
More casting news …
“Arrow” actress Jessica De Gouw has been cast to star in NBC’s “Dracula.” De Gouw will play Mina opposite Jonathan Rhys in the upcoming series. [THR]
“The X-Files” and “Pretty Little Liars” alumna Annabeth Gish will play Stephanie, Ben’s (Adam Scott) sister in an upcoming episode of “Parks and Recreation.” [EW]
“24″ veteran Leslie Hope has joining the “Revolution.” Hope will portray President Foster in a multi-episode arc on the NBC freshman drama. [EW]
Missing “The Voice?” Can’t wait for the upcoming season?
With Shakira and Usher joining the “Voice” team, the new coaches decided to bond with Blake Shelton and Adam Levine. Watch the hilarious preview below:
“The Voice” returns in March on NBC.
The pilot of NBC’s new series “Deception” has been released online.
“Deception” which was formerly known as “Infamous” stars Meagan Good, Victor Garber, Tate Donovan, Laz Alonso and more.
The drama series follows Joanna Locasto (Good), a detective whose best friend, Vivian Bowers is declared dead by an overdose.
So who killed Vivian and why?
Watch the pilot below.
“Deception” premieres on Monday, Jan. 7 at 10/9c on NBC.
Contestants beware: Howard Stern will return to judge “America’s Got Talent” for another season, NBC announced Monday.
“Howard Stern’s towering presence and opinions on last season’s show as a new judge made a dramatic impact and added a sharper edge to the fascinating developments on stage,” Paul Telegdy, head of alternative and late night programming at NBC Entertainment, said in a statement.
Sharon Osbourne Leaving ‘AGT’: ‘It’s Time To Move On.’
“We know that Howard believes in ‘America’s Got Talent’ — which remains America’s top-rated summer series — and that dedication comes across in a genuine way to our viewers who share his passion about our amazing talent competition.”
The radio personality joined “AGT’s” judging panel after Piers Morgan’s departure in 2012.
Country singer Carrie Underwood joins NBC’s “The Sound of Music.”
Grammy winner Carrie Underwood has been cast to play Maria von Trapp in NBC’s broadcast of the original stage version of “The Sound of Music,” NBC announced today.
“Speaking for everyone at NBC, we couldn’t be happier to have the gifted Carrie Underwood take up the mantle of the great Maria von Trapp,” said Robert Greenblatt, chairman of NBC Entertainment. “She was an iconic woman who will now be played by an iconic artist.”
The three-hour event is scheduled to air sometime during the holidays in 2013.
More casting news…
“Breakout Kings” alunma Serinda Swan has been promoted to a series regular on “Graceland.” [THR]
Kevin Shinick has been tapped to guest star in a multi-episode arc on TNT’s “Monday Mornings.” The head writer/producer/voice actor of Cartoon network’s “Mad” will play Levi Hostetler, a religious man whose wife is brought into the hospital. [THR]
Manu Bennett is joining “Arrow” in a multi-episode arc. The “Spartacus” star will play Slade Wilson/Deathstroke. [EW]
“Friday Night Lights” alunmna Brooke Langton has been cast to play Temperance Brennan aka Bones’ deceased mother, Christine, who was originally portrayed by Larisa Miller on the Fox series. [TV Guide]
“Smash” returns mid-season with big stars.
The trailer below features new cast, romance, and old rivalries. The upcoming season guest stars include: Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson, Sean Hayes, Jesse L. Martin, Bernadette Peters, Jeremy Jordan and Liza Minnelli.
“Smash” season 2 debuts with a two-hour premiere on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 9/8c on NBC.
“Chicago Fire” has been picked up for a full season.
The peacock has ordered a full of the new drama series “Chicago Fire,” NBC announced Thursday.
NBC Picks Up ‘Go On,’ ‘Revolution’ And ‘The New Normal’ For Full Seasons
Jennifer Salke, President, NBC Entertainment said in statement: “We all love this thrilling new drama with its sexy breakout cast. We are excited to see it gaining traction on our schedule. Executive producer Dick Wolf and all the producers have done an amazing job developing a high-stakes series with lots of great heroic characters whose exploits are depicted in Dick’s typically epic storytelling style. We are incredibly invested in this one and can’t wait to hear about their plans for the rest of the season.”
“Chicago Fire” which stars Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney and Eamonn Walker has been averaging a 2.4 rating, 7 share in adults 18-49 and 8.0 million viewers overall, according to NBC.
“Chicago Fire” airs Wednesdays on Nbc at 10/9c.
