ABC News will air several specials this summer, including “Earth 2100” and “J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life.” The special about “Harry Potter” author Rowling will air July 16, while “Earth 2100” airs June 2. ABC News also will…
NBC is hoping the massive publicity for “Britain’s Got Talent” superstar Susan Boyle will help turn “America’s Got Talent” into a bigger hit—possibly by having her appear on the U.S. show. “America’s Got Talent” has established a major following over…
NBC has landed itself a Baldwin for “I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here”—and former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich may not be completely out of the mix at the network, either. Stephen Baldwin, the youngest and most politically conservative…
Republican strategist Mary Matalin has joined CNN as a political contributor. She will appear on “Anderson Cooper 360,” “State of the Union With John King” and “The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer.” She also will appear alongside her husband, CNN…
“Today” is hitting the road May 4 for “‘Today’ Takes a Vacation.” “Today” anchors Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Al Roker, Ann Curry, Natalie Morales, Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford will travel to San Antonio, Texas, Key West, Fla., and…
USA Network has greenlit the original series “White Collar,” the second pilot pickup for the network this year after “Royal Pains.” “White Collar” will premiere with a 90-minute episode, followed by 13 hourlong episodes. The series stars Matthew Bomer and…
BET is getting into NASCAR nation. “Changing Lanes,” a series created in partnership with NASCAR Media Group that will search for the sport’s next generation of drivers, was one of the new shows introduced at BET’s upfront presentation Thursday in…
Daisy Whitney’s New Media Minute
NATPE has scheduled its third annual LATV Fest for July 8-9 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles. Jordan Hoffner, director of content partnerships for YouTube, will give the opening keynote address. Confirmed speakers and panelists for the…
The President Obama Show will be making an appearance in the May sweeps. Officials from the Obama administration have asked the major broadcast networks for up to an hour of primetime next Wednesday at 8, according to sources familiar with…