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USA Network has ordered two original, half-hour comedies to series titled “Sirens” and “Playing House”. Both shows are due to premiere in early 2014. Here are the official series description and promo photos released: From the distinct comedic point of view of Leary and Fisher, SIRENS follows three of Chicago’s best EMTs whose sometimes silly, self-righteous and even self-destructive personalities make them unqualified for sustaining relationships, friendships and most occupations. They are, however, uniquely qualified for saving anyone who winds up in their ambulance. Based on a UK format, SIRENS stars Michael Mosley (“Pan Am”), Kevin Daniels (“Modern Family”), Jessica McNamee (“The Vow”) and Kevin Bigley (“Game Change”). Leary and Fisher co-wrote the pilot and both executive produce the series. Jim Serpico (“Rescue Me”) of Apostle, and Hal Vogel, David Aukin (“Hyde Park on Hudson”), and David Leach of Daybreak Pictures also executive produce. Filmed on location in Chicago, the series is from Apostle and Fox Television Studios, in conjunction with Daybreak Pictures. PLAYING HOUSE is a single-camera buddy comedy about what happens when two best friends come back together, just when they need each other most. The original half-hour series is inspired by the ultra-close friendship between St. Clair and Parham. In PLAYING HOUSE, when mother to-be Maggie (Parham) asks her single and career-driven best friend Emma (St. Clair) to return home from her job overseas to attend her baby shower, she has no idea what’s truly in store. Parham and St. Clair co-wrote the presentation and will executive produce the series along with Scot Armstrong (“The Hangover: Part II,” “Old School”) and Ravi Nandan (“Best Friends Forever,” “Animal Practice”) of American Work. The series is from Universal Cable Productions and American Work.

Taylor Swift – 22 – 2013 Billboard Music Awards via Rickey.org Taylor Swift performed “22″ at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. She sounded good but hoarse as well! What was going on? Via: MWP The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

Check out a couple of photo snippets and the series description of “Masters of Sex”, a new series airing this fall (Sept. 29 / 10 pm) on Showtime. Series Description: MASTERS OF SEX stars Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan, who will portray the real-life pioneers of the science of human sexuality, William Masters and Virginia Johnson. The series chronicles the unusual lives, romance and pop culture trajectory of Masters and Johnson. Their research touched off the sexual revolution and took them from a mid-western teaching hospital in St. Louis to the cover of Time magazine. The series is an adaptation of Thomas Maier’s book Masters of Sex: The Life and Times of William Masters and Virginia Johnson, The Couple Who Taught America How To Love. The pilot episode was directed and executive produced by Academy Award® nominee John Madden (Shakespeare in Love, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel), and also stars Caitlin Fitzgerald (It’s Complicated), in the role of Masters’ wife, Nicholas D’Agosto (Heroes) and Teddy Sears (American Horror Story). Emmy and Golden Globe® award-winning actor Beau Bridges and Margo Martindale also appear. MASTERS OF SEX was created and executive produced by Michelle Ashford (The Pacific). The series will also be executive produced by Sarah Timberman, Carl Beverly and Judith Verno. Michael Sheen, Tammy Rosen and Thomas Maier will serve as producers. MASTERS OF SEX is produced by Sony Pictures Television.

2 FBI agents killed in training accident in Va. via Rickey.org 2 FBI agents on Hostage Rescue Team killed in training accident off Virginia Beach coast VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Two FBI special agents on the agency’s elite Hostage Rescue Team have been killed in a training accident in Virginia. The FBI’s national press office said in a statement Sunday that the accident happened off the coast of Virginia Beach on Friday. No other details were given and the cause is under investigation. The special agents were identified as 41-year-old Christopher Lorek and 40-year-old Stephen Shaw, FBI Director Robert Mueller said in the statement that “we mourn the loss of two brave and courageous men” and “our hearts are with their wives, children and other loved ones who feel their loss most deeply.” The Hostage Rescue Team is part of the Critical Incident Response Group based at Quantico in northern Virginia. Copyright (2013) Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and non-commercial use. Users may not download or reproduce a substantial portion of the AP material found on this web site. AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

Game of Thrones – Season 3 Episode 8 – Previously on Game of Thrones… via Rickey.org Here are the video recaps from Game of Thrones Season 3 Episode 8: “Second Sons” on HBO. Previously on Game of Thrones… Synopsis: A wedding at King’s Landing starts a new life for an unlikely couple; Davos wants proof from Melisandre; Sam and Gilly have an encounter with an older man; Daenerys meets the Titan’s Bastard. Game of Thrones – Season 3 Episode 8 – Video – Previously on Game of Thrones… Game of Thrones – Season 3 Episode 8 – Video Recap (Update later) Game of Thrones – Season 3 Episode 8 – Recap (Update later) Inside the Episode (Update later) The Latest on Game of Thrones Game of Thrones – Season 3 Episode 8 – Previously on Game of Thrones…‘Game of Thrones’ to end after seventh season?Game of Thrones – Review: Grin and Bear ItGame of Thrones – Recap: You’re Mine, and I’m YoursGame of Thrones – Season 3 Episode 8 – Video Preview – Second Sons All posts on Game of Thrones Follow me on Facebook! • Follow me on Google+ The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

NBC has released the official key art and series description of “Crossbones”, starring John Malkovich. The series has been scheduled to air every Friday at 10 pm as part of the midseason lineup this fall. Series Description: CROSSBONES – It’s 1715 on the Bahamian island of New Providence, the ?rst functioning democracy in the Americas, where the diabolical pirate Edward Teach, a.k.a. Blackbeard (John Malkovich), reigns over a rogue nation of thieves, outlaws and miscreant sailors. Part shantytown and part marauder’s paradise, this is a place like no other on Earth – and a mounting threat to international commerce. To gain control of this fearsome society, Tom Lowe, a highly skilled undercover assassin, is sent to the buccaneers’ haven to take down the brilliant and charismatic Blackbeard. But the closer Lowe gets, the more he ?nds that his quest is not so simple. Lowe can’t help but admire the political ideals of Blackbeard, whose thirst for knowledge knows no bounds – and no law. But Lowe is not the only danger to Blackbeard’s rule. He is a man with many villainous rivals and one great weakness – a passionately driven woman whom he cannot deny. From the award-winning creator of “Luther,” Neil Cross, and award-winning executive producers Walter F. Parkes and Laurie MacDonald (“Gladiator,” “Men in Black”) comes an extraordinary action adventure with an unexpected moral center where one can’t be sure whether the pirates or the British crown are the villains. One-hour drama.

Selena Gomez – Come & Get It – 2013 Billboard Music Awards – Video via Rickey.org Selena Gomez performed her top-ten hit “Come & Get It” at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. She looked absolutely stunning. Via: MWP She kills every performance of this song. Go Selena. The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor

After Lil Jon and Lisa Rinna were fired in All Star Celebrity Apprentice Episode 11, the final two of Penn Jillette and Trace Adkins began their final task.

Bruno Mars – Treasure – 2013 Billboard Music Awards – Video via Rickey.org Bruno Mars performed his song “Treasure” at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. It’s good to hear Bruno performing straight-up R&B! Via: MWP The Latest on 2013 Billboard Music Awards Bruno Mars – Treasure – 2013 Billboard Music Awards – VideoThe Voice – Season 4 – BloopersAmerican Idol Live! 2013 Tour – Ticket GiveawayAmerican Idol 12 – Office Pool Winners‘Star Trek’ does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes All posts on 2013 Billboard Music Awards The Voice • American Idol • The X Factor