Spice Girl Mel B will replace Sharon Osbourne on America’s Got Talent‘s eighth season. [EW]
Jeff Probst’s talk show has been canceled. [EW]
“Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta” is slated to debut its new season on March 8 at 9/8c on TLC.
Tyler Perry’s “For Better or Worse,” which previously aired on TBS will return for its third season on OWN.
Take a look at “Nurse Jackie’s’ season 5 poster here.
Bryan Fuller’s “Hannibal” is set to premiere on Thursday, April 4 at 10/9c.
Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network has signed an exclusive multi-year partnership agreement with Tyler Perry, OWN announced today. The new partnership will bring all of his new television series and projects to OWN.
“I have been looking forward to the day when we would be in the position to enter the world of scripted television. That day has come,” said Oprah Winfrey, CEO, OWN. “We are all energized by the opportunity to collaborate with Tyler who has a proven track record for producing highly successful cable series. He has an incredible ability to illuminate life stories and characters in his unique voice and inspires and encourages people all over the world.”
Tyler Perry, who is the creator of ”Tyler Perry’s House of Payne,” “Meet the Browns” and “For Better or Worse,” will executive-produce, write, and direct two new scripted series for the network to premiere in mid 2013. These will be the first original scripted series for OWN.
“It’s a dream realized to partner with Oprah and bring scripted programming to OWN,” stated Perry. “She has accomplished so much with the network and I’m excited to work with her to be a part of its continued growth.”
Oprah Winfrey’s network, OWN has ordered a reality show which will center around La Toya Jackson.
The reality show titled “Life with La Toya,” will follow La Toya as she “juggles the many demands of her famous family, her life-long friends, and her growing entertainment business empire,” Variety reports.
La Toya Jackson said in a statement to Variety, “I am so pleased to be working with television legend Oprah Winfrey and to be a part of the OWN family. This will be one of the most exciting adventures of my life.”
The reality series expected to get ”up close and personal” with La Toya is slated to air in 2013.
The eldest daughter played by Alexandra Krosney on ”Last Man Standing” has been bumped down/let go for “creative reasons,” according to [TVLine]
Bryan Cranston will host the Television Critics Association Awards TVGuide announced. The non-televised award show will take place on Saturday, July 28 in Los Angeles.
Nick Offerman and Kerry Washington will announce the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy nominations on Thursday, July 19 at 8:40/7:40c a.m. The Emmys will air live Sunday, Sept. 23 on ABC. [TVLine]
Nicole Scherzinger will join the judges on the U.K. edition of “The X Factor.” The former Pussycat Doll along with Paula Abdul and Steve Jones, the host were axed from the U.S. edition of the singing competition. The axed U.S. judges have been replaced by Britney Spears and Demi Lovato. [CNN]
Oprah sits down with the Kardashian clan on Sunday. “Oprah’s Next Chapter” featuring the Kardashians airs Sun., June 17 at 8 ET on OWN. Watch the promo below:
Summer premieres continues this week. Find out which series premiere/debut this week by checking out the list below:
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The dismissals continue at ABC network.
However, Shonda Rhimes has nothing to do with these dismissals. The actors fired starred in ABC’s “Body of Proof.” According to TVLine, John Carroll Lynch, who played police detective Bud Morris since the pilot of the show tweeted ”I can confirm that BOP did not pick up my option.”
Meanwhile, original cast members Sonja Sohn, who played Detective Sam Baker, and Nicholas Bishop, who played investigator Peter Dunlop, will not return for a third season.
Related: ‘Awkward’ Season 2 Trailer: Things Are Going to Get ‘Awkwarder’.
CW released the premiere dates of its summer shows earlier this week.
First, “Remodeled” starring modeling industry icon Paul Fisher, returns on Monday, July 9 at 10/9c p.m. and “The L.A. Complex” season 2 premieres on Tuesday, July 17 at 9/8c p.m.
“Oh Sit!,” is hosted by Jamie Kennedy and Jessi Cruickshank, will challenge 12 thrill-seekers to go head-to-head in a musical chairs competition that features five physically demanding obstacle-course-style eliminations. The show debuts Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 8/7c p.m.
“The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep,” formerly titled “The Star Next Door” is set to debut Thurs., Aug. 16 at 9/8c p.m. The singing competition will document a nationwide search for undiscovered artists on the verge of stardom. The celebrity mentors include Joe Jonas, Nelly, Gloria Estefan, and John Rich.
Lastly, “America’s Next Top Model: College Edition” will debut its 19th cycle on Friday, Aug. 24 at 8/7c p.m. Tyra Banks and Kelly Cutrone, will return for the upcoming season, but with new judges Rob Evans and Johnny Wujek who have replaced J. Alexander and Nigel Barker, and mentor Jay Manuel. The new element, viewers now have a say on who stays and who goes. Visit CWTV.com to cast your vote.
Talking about summer shows, the Summer premieres continue this week. Here is the list of premieres:
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Hi guys!! A lot occurred in our TV world this week. I’ve got some sad news to share and some great news. First the sad news:
HBO cancels “Luck” after the third Horse died, last Wednesday during production. Although, the series was renewed for a second season a few days after the series premiered in January.
Rosie O’Donnell’s “The Rosie Show,” 7 p.m. talk show on OWN has been canceled after just five months on air.
Discovery’s “Man vs. Wild” has also been cancelled.
Are you sad to see these shows cancelled?
It is never too early to start planning your fall line-up. Showtime announced Monday, that “Homeland” and “Dexter” will return Sun, Sept 30. The seventh season of “Dexter” premieres at 9/8c, while “Homeland” second season premieres an hour later at 10/9c. Also announced this week, Season 8 of “Weeds” and Season 2 of “Episodes” kick off Sunday, July 1, at 10 p.m. EST.
VH1 to air a two-hour Wedding special for “Basketball Wives” Evelyn Lozada and Chad Ochocinco. The engaged couple will star in a spin-off show called,”Ev and Ocho.” The show includes eight, 30-minutes episodes on VH1. “Ev and Ocho” will document the days leading up to the big finale, the Wedding. Did you see this coming?
The award-winning Gospel singers, Mary Mary’s reality series is set to premiere March 29 at 9c on WE tv. The series “Mary Mary” will show the challenges the sisters face as they balance their roles as wives, mothers, and singers. ”Mary Mary” premieres in a special time-slot on Thursday, Mar. 29 at 10|9c. The reality show will then air in its regular time-slot Thursdays at 9|8c beginning April 5, with ten, hour-long episodes. Click here for the sneak peek.
E! picked up Dina Eastwood reality series, “Mrs. Eastwood and Company”. The reality show will follow the life and career of Dina, Clint Eastwood’s wife and his two teenage daughters, Francesca and Morgan. ”Mrs. Eastwood and Company” reality series kicks off on Sun. May 20.
Will you watch these reality shows?
A couple of reality series are premiering this week. “La La’s Full Court Life” starts Mon, March 19 at 9 p.m. EST on VH1, while “Styled by June” kicks off at 9:30 p.m. EST on VH1. Click Here for “La La’s Full Court” trailer.
Some early renewals were announced this week, NBC renewed its freshman series, “Grimm.” While CBS renewed eighteen shows on its schedule. The shows include: ”The Good Wife,” “Blue Bloods,” “Hawaii Five-0,” “Mike & Molly,” “NCIS,” “CSI,” “NCIS: LA,” “Criminal Minds,” “Survivor,” “48 Hours,” “60 Minutes,” “2 Broke Girls,” “The Amazing Race,” “Undercover Boss,” “The Mentalist,” “Person of Interest,” “How I Met Your Mother” and “The Big Bang Theory.”
Are you happy about this news?
Hi guys. A lot happened in our TV world this week; some shows got cancelled while new shows got picked up.
After a great deal of talk, “Terra Nova” has been cancelled. But FOX will shop the series to other networks. Although, it seems Netflix is interested in picking up the series. I’ll let you know how this goes.
The other show cancelled this week was TLC’s “All-American Muslim.” Some of the cast were told the decision was based on ratings. The show will not return for a second season. Are you sad to see these shows cancelled? Will you watch “Terra Nova” on Netflix?
More TV news, Oprah interviews Bobbi Kristina, Whitney Houston’s daughter in a special episode of “Oprah’s Next Chapter.” The interview will air Sun, March 11 at 9 p.m. ET on OWN. Oprah will also interview Gary Houston, Whitney’s brother and Patricia Houston, Whitney’s manager/sister-in-law. Here a sneak peek. Will you watch the interview?
Juicy news!
“Missing” premieres Thursday, Mar. 15 at 8/7c on ABC. “The Finder,” “Bones” spin-off moves to Fridays at 8 p.m. starting April on FOX. “Mob Wives” has a spin-off in the works. The spin-off, “Mob Wives Chicago” will premiere this Spring on VH1. For more information about the reality series visit Huffpost. FX has renewed “Justified” for a fourth season; the season will air 13 episodes. Contrary to rumors, Tim Tebow is not the next Bachelor for the ABC reality series, “The Bachelor.” Tim tweeted, “Haha rumors can be crazy! Even though I’ve watched the show before, I’m definitely not gonna be on the ‘Bachelor.’” Tonight Jonah Hill hosts “SNL” for a second time with musical guest, The Shins. Here is the promo…
…lastly “Harry’s Law” returns Sun. March 11 at 8/7c.
In other TV news, “America’s Got Talent” premieres with two-hour episodes on May 14 &15. The show will debut its new judge, Howard Stern. While “The Voice” season two two-hour finale will air live Tuesday, May 8 on NBC. “Fashion Star” also premiering on NBC debuts Tuesday, March 13 at 9:30 p.m.
Meanwhile, a couple of “singing competitions” are in the works. First, CW picked up “Star Next Door” which will be produced by Queen Latifah. The celebrities mentors are country singer & songwriter, John Rich and singer, Gloria Estefan. The series premieres this summer.
Also premiering during the summer is ABC’s “Duets.” Kelly Clarkson, Lionel Richie, Robin Thicke, and Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland are the mentors and singing partners of “Duets.” These four superstars will scout America for talents., eventually picking two talents each. The mentors and their two performers will perform in front of a studio audience each week. The winner wins a recording contract with Hollywood Records.
Are excited or tired of these singing competitions?
