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TNT is developing 11 new series, including seven scripted shows and four unscripted projects, the network announced Wednesday.
King and Maxwell follows Sean King and Michelle Maxwell, two popular characters by best-selling author David Baldacci, who will serve as a consultant on the show. King and Maxwell are private investigators who were also former secret service agents.
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John Wells, Whitney Cummings
E! is venturing into scripted programming, developing drama projects from John Wells, Kevin Spacey and Phillip Noyce. Additionally, the network has picked up a talent series from Nigel Lythgoe and a talk show with Whitney Cummings.
In keeping with the network's brand, the scripted development slate features twists on pop culture. "Our strategy is centered on telling compelling stories that reflect pop culture relevancy in unique and irreverent ways, and these ...
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Jermaine Jones
American Idol addressed the controversy surrounding now-former finalist Jermaine Jones one day after news broke that he had been booted for concealing past criminal charges.
Host Ryan Seacrest discussed the incident briefly at the beginning of Wednesday's show, saying producers received information from law enforcement officials "that left us with no choice but to...
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Jessica Sanchez
As American Idol's Top 13 took the stage Wednesday night, some dominated with their showstopping voices (Jessica Sanchez! Joshua Ledet!) while others let nerves get the best of them (better luck next time, Shannon Magrane). But some of last night's most entertaining storylines occurred when the cameras ...
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So You Think You Can Dance
Fox has pulled the plug on So You Think You Can Dance's results show after eight seasons, according to executive producer and judge Nigel Lythgoe.
"Fox have cancelled the results show so I will have to change the format of [So You Think You Can Dance]," Lythgoe, 62, tweeted Sunday. "At least we have another season at the end of May."
Fox renews So You Think You Can Dance and MasterChef
The move would seemingly condense Dance from two new episodes a week to...
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American Idol
Too busy feasting on turkey to catch the first look at the American Idol auditions Thursday? We've got you covered!
Check out photos from American Idol
Check out the new promo below, which features audition ...
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So You Think You Can Dance
Put on your dancing shoes and your best apron because So You Think You Can Dance and MasterChef are coming back for more.
Fox announced pickups for both shows Thursday. Dance judge and executive producer Nigel Lythgoe first broke the news about his series via twitter. "FOX has picked up #SYTYCD for it's 9th season, it was announced today by...
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Nigel Lythgoe
Nigel Lythgoe has started a new production company, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Nigel Lythgoe Productions, a joint venture with American Idol's 19 Entertainment, already has reality projects in development for Alice Cooper, Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin, sex and relationship expert Dr. Laura Berman and Kim Kardashian. Some of the networks Lythgoe is working with include CBS, E! and TruTV.
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Jerry Lewis
Despite the absence of longtime host Jerry Lewis, the 2011 Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon raised $61.5 million, up approximately $2.6 million from last year, The Associated Press reports.
Lewis was on the minds of many at the telethon, including co-host Nigel Lythgoe, who said he was sad the comedian didn't participate in the telethon. Lythgoe told the AP he had expected Lewis to...
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Jerry Lewis
The annual Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon wasted no time in offering a tribute to its longtime host, Jerry Lewis, and potentially defusing any backlash or disappointment with his absence.
Jerry Lewis won't host this year's telethon
After a dance performance opened the show, Lewis' replacements — Nigel Lythgoe, Jann Carl, Alison Sweeney and Nancy O'Dell — took the stage and immediately took turns talking about the comedian/filmmaker's five-decade commitment to raising money for a cure. Huge photos of Lewis at various stages of his career served as a backdrop on stage as they talked.
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