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With powerhouse programming like Go On (cancelled), Animal Practice (cancelled), Whitney (cancelled), The New Normal (cancelled), Guys with Kids (cancelled), Deception (cancelled), 1600 Penn (cancelled), and Next Caller (never aired), NBC managed to rise the ranks this season and elevate itself out of last place in Nielsen’s 18-49 demographic. Congratulations, NBC! You’re not last! ABC, meanwhile, came in fourth place, by virtue of the fact that it doesn’t own the rights to NFL broadcasts. The big story, I suppose, is that CBS finished in first place in the 18-49 demo for the first time in 21 years, which has less to do with CBS (its ratings were flat year-to-year) and more to do with the fact that people FINALLY stopped watching American Idol, which only managed to lead Fox to a second place finish this season. It’s time to introduce land-mines to the singing competition. (via) Live Review: The National Played A Huge Show In A Tiny Brooklyn Bar — (UPROXX) Damon Lindelof finally opens up about Alice Eve’s panties — (Film Drunk) Enough Already With The Manti Te’o Jokes — (With Leather) This Is What The PS4 Might Look Like — (Gamma Squad) Enjoy This Classic Footage Of Biggie’s 21st Birthday Party With Puffy, Lord Finesse, ODB & Mr. Cheeks — (Smoking Section) Tom Brady’s Pitbull Rumored To Be Running Amok On Children’s Playgrounds — (Kissing Suzy Kolber) 13 Terrific Trios in Film and Television — (Pajiba) Grading the Top 10 Songs in … ROCK! — (Grantland) 18 Outlandish Uses of Real and Fake Body Parts on Etsy — (Mental Floss) Fun with Stock Photos: Dads on Phones Holding Babies — (College Humor) The Ultimate Ann Veal “Her?” Supercut — (Flavorwire) Michael Cera on the evolution of George Michael Bluth — (AV Club) Honest Trailer: Fast Five — (Clip Nation) Ridiculous TMNT Movie Set Pics: Well, This Does Not Look Promising — (Unreality) This Bluegrass Cover of Daft Punk’s ‘One More Time’ Is Rather Excellent — (Brobible) The post Somehow, NBC Didn’t Finish Last In The 2012-2013 Nielsen Ratings (And The Morning Links) appeared first on UPROXX.

There has been a lot of talk about how to save American Idol after  a lackluster season of iffy talent, bickering judges and declining ratings. There has been the popular suggestion of new judges (which is going to happen). Some have said to ditch the results shows. Some have even suggesting letting the judges decide who goes home. But the best idea I’ve ever heard comes from Entertainment Weekly. Dalton Ross over there suggests a page from the Survivor handbook with a fans vs. favorites season and I LOVE that idea. Think about it, six of our favorite Idol “losers” competing against six newbies (just so we can continue the popular audition episodes? Wait, are those actually still popular? OK, another topic for another time. I mean think about it! Fan favorites back on the show competing for another shot! It could work, right!? So now that I’ve got this fun idea in my head, I want to pick some favorites to return. I’m not talking about people like Chris Daughtry, Adam Lambert or Kellie Pickler who have done just fine without winning, but other fan favorites that might be able to use the publicity. My Idol Favorites Dream Team Tamyra Gray (1) Josh Gracin (2) Diana DeGarmo (3) Constantine Maroulis (4) Elliot Yamin (5) Mandisa (5) Melinda Doolitle (6) Sanjaya (just for dramatic purposes) (6) David Archuleta (7) Casey Abrams (10) I couldn’t just go with six. I had to throw in some more. Who would be on your dream team? Original content from American Idol 2013.

The TV movie did just fine in the temple of cinema. Steven Soderbergh's "Behind the Candelabra" was made for HBO and is headed for a Sunday debut on the cable channel, a situation forced on the director when the movie studios he approached thought the tale of Liberace and his young lover Scott Thorson wouldn't attract a straight audience. Related Articles: 'Behind the Candelabra' Review: Sex, Lies & the Closet at Cannes Cannes Review: Coen Brothers' 'Inside Llewyn Davis' Is a Breathtaking Ode to Failure Cannes Diary: In the Downpour, the Coens Connect but Market Can't Get Traction read more

World in Changes Meg uses connections to fight the gambling bill and grows closer to Ike in the process; Vera faces reality about her future in dancing; the busted arms deal stirs up problems for Danny; Stevie gets an offer from Ben.Source: SpoilerTV

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After Bruce Rosenblum's ouster, the industry analyzes (favorably) the new leadership by committee.read more

New judges Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio are slated to earn a far cry from the star's $15 million salary as they join Simon Cowell amid a steep ratings slide.read more

Ryan Gosling reunites with his "Drive" director Nicolas Winding Refn in this bloodbath set in the Bangkok underworld, which premieres in the Cannes competition and also showcases an icy Kristin Scott Thomas.read more

BBC Three today announce a new series commission for Dominic Mitchell’s drama, In The Flesh, following a successful three-part serial earlier this year.The drama was first developed by the BBC Drama Production team in Salford and writer Dominic Mitchell was discovered through ‘Northern Voices’, a BBC Writersroom competition.Series two revisits the cauldron of Roarton where the living and the undead have reached a fragile peace. After the shocking events of series one, Kieren is hoping to get on with his second life but the arrival of new and explosive characters throws those plans into disarray. Battle lines are drawn and all will be judged.Writer Dominic Mitchell says: “I am absolutely delighted and thrilled to be given this fantastic opportunity to continue exploring the characters and world of In The Flesh.”Zai Bennett, Controller, BBC Three, says: “In The Flesh was a fantastically original and engaging drama for BBC Three. I'm delighted Dominic and the team will be able to tell more stories from the riveting characters and engaging world they created.”Kate Harwood, BBC Head Drama England, adds: “It is testament to the brilliant and talented in-house drama team in Salford that In The Flesh has been commissioned as a series. I am immensely proud of Dominic’s fantastic writing and can’t wait to see how the stories unfold.”In The Flesh was commissioned by Ben Stephenson, Controller BBC Drama and Zai Bennett, Controller for BBC Three.It is made by BBC Drama Production North and the executive producers are Hilary Martin and Annie Baxter.In The Flesh will film later this year and transmit in 2014 on BBC Three.Source: BBC

The 10th season of the music competition is set to return later this year, with Gary Barlow and Nicole Scherzinger continuing on the judging panel. read more