TNT’s Christmas in Washington, Hosted by Conan O’Brien Concert Premieres Exclusively on TNT Friday, Dec. 21, at 8 p.m.

 

Legendary performer Diana Ross, Smash star Megan Hilty, chart-topping recording star Demi Lovato, The Voice favorite Chris Mann and American Idol winner Scotty McCreery are set to ring in the holiday season as they come together in the nation’s capital for TNT‘s annual Christmas in Washington special. In addition, the concert will close with a special performance by “Gangnam Style” sensation PSY.

Busy Philipps and Taye Diggs to Announce The 19th Annual SAG Awards Nominations

 

Busy Philipps, star of the TBS original comedy series “Cougar Town,” and Taye Diggs, star of the ABC drama “Private Practice,” will reveal the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations on Wednesday, Dec. 12. The announcement will be telecast live on TNT at 9 a.m. (ET)/6 a.m. (PT) and webcast live on tnt.tv and tbs.com.

Dick Van Dyke Honored With 2012 SAG Life Achievement Award

 

Dick Van Dyke, beloved actor, singer, dancer, writer and comedian, will receive SAG-AFTRA’s highest honor – the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment. Van Dyke will be presented the performers union’s most prestigious accolade, given annually to an actor who fosters the “finest ideals of the acting profession,” at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, which premieres live on TNT and TBS on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, at 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT, 6 p.m. MT and 5 p.m. PT.

TNT Orders Third Season of Epic Drama Falling Skies

 

TNT has ordered a third season of its epic original series Falling Skies, from DreamWorks Television and executive producer Steven Spielberg. The critically acclaimed drama starring Noah Wyle finished its first season last year as basic cable’s top new series of 2011. Currently averaging 5.9 million viewers, the series ranks as basic cable’s #1 summer drama with adults 18-49.

TNT’s Dallas Rides Tall with 6.9 Million Viewers

 

Last night’s eagerly anticipated premiere of TNT’s Dallas struck it rich with 6,863,000 viewers, to rank as the #1 scripted series premiere on all of cable for the year-to-date. This marks the third consecutive summer TNT has scored a chart-topping series launch, following Rizzoli & Isles in 2010 and Falling Skies in 2011.

Mary Tyler Moore Honored With 2011 Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award

 

Renowned actress, producer and humanitarian Mary Tyler Moore will receive Screen Actors Guild (SAG)’s most prestigious accolade – the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. Moore created a new paradigm for female leads in television, won top honors for her courageous performances in film, television and on stage, produced some of the most lauded television programs of all time, and for thirty years, has served as a tireless advocate giving hope to all those afflicted with Type 1 diabetes.

AWARDS SEASON NEWS: SAG Award Nominees 2011

 

Awards Season has officially started with the announcement of the 2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards. As expected, films like The King’s Speech and The Fighter are with leading the pack with four nominations a piece. After getting completely shut out by the Golden Globes, the Coen Brothers remake of the western classic True Grit got the respect it deserve by earning two nominations.