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  1. Watch Video 'American Idol' 2012: Eliminated Contestants Backstage Interviews

    'American Idol' 2012: Eliminated Contestants Backstage Interviews

    1:00 pm PDT 5/16/2012
    • Didi Benami
    • David Simpson
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    One-by-one we have watched the Season 11 hopefuls get eliminated, but as the contestants sing their way off the 'Idol' platform, we meet up with them backstage to talk about their journey on the show. View gallery See All Videos

  2. Upfronts 2012: THR Live-Blogs Les Moonves and Nina Tassler's CBS Presentation

    Upfronts 2012: THR Live-Blogs Les Moonves and Nina Tassler's CBS Presentation

    12:57 pm PDT 5/16/2012
    • Lacey Rose
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    THR's Senior TV Writer Lacey Rose provides live updates from New York as the network CEO and entertainment president lay out their plans for the 2012-13 season. Read more

  3. Upfronts 2012: TBS' Conan O'Brien Takes Shots at Les Moonves, Rupert Murdoch & Oprah Winfrey

    Upfronts 2012: TBS' Conan O'Brien Takes Shots at Les Moonves, Rupert Murdoch & Oprah Winfrey

    12:37 pm PDT 5/16/2012
    • Lacey Rose
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    Others at the receiving end of O'Brien's upfront presentation barbs included Disney's Bob Iger and Turner founder Ted Turner. Read more

  4. THR, Esq.
    Viacom, Time Warner Cable Settle iPad Dispute

    Viacom, Time Warner Cable Settle iPad Dispute

    12:29 pm PDT 5/16/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    The agreement paves the way for Comedy Central, MTV and other Viacom channels appearing on TWC's iPad app. Read more

  5. Live Feed
    'Bachelorette' Emily Maynard Sounds Off on 'Helicopter Guy,' Bad Boy Bentley Williams

    'Bachelorette' Emily Maynard Sounds Off on 'Helicopter Guy,' Bad Boy Bentley Williams

    12:14 pm PDT 5/16/2012
    • Erin Carlson
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    The single mom from Charlotte, N.C. weighs in on her 25 suitors and whether or not she's found love. Read more

  6. CBS' 2012-13 Season: 'Vegas,' 'Elementary' and 'Partners'

    CBS' 2012-13 Season: 'Vegas,' 'Elementary' and 'Partners'

    11:42 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Michael O'Connell
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    Among the 6 new series headed to the Eye are projects starring Dennis Quaid, Lucy Liu and "Ugly Betty" star Michael Urie. View gallery

  7. THR, Esq.
    HBO Wins Lawsuit Over 'Johnny Bananas' Character in 'Entourage' (Exclusive)

    HBO Wins Lawsuit Over 'Johnny Bananas' Character in 'Entourage' (Exclusive)

    10:33 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    A judge rejects an MTV reality star's claims of having his nickname stolen and abused in show-within-a-show. Read more

  8. THR, Esq.
    ESPN to Be Sued for Libel Over Child Molestation Report

    ESPN to Be Sued for Libel Over Child Molestation Report

    10:19 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Eriq Gardner
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    The wife of former Syracuse assistant coach Bernie Fine says ESPN put her in a false light by using misleading excerpts from a secret tape recording. Read more

  9. Live Feed
    TV Ratings: 'Fashion Star,' 'Private Practice' and 'NCIS' Rise in Finales

    TV Ratings: 'Fashion Star,' 'Private Practice' and 'NCIS' Rise in Finales

    9:23 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Michael O'Connell
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    Several series climb with season enders, while "Cougar Town's" final episodes on ABC hit new lows. Read more

  10. In the Magazine
    Did You Know Ridley Scott's Empire Contains 'The Good Wife'?

    Did You Know Ridley Scott's Empire Contains 'The Good Wife'?

    9:00 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Stephen Galloway
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    He and his brother Tony's privately held RSA Films is involved in a wide range of media projects. Read more

  11. Upfronts 2012: Leslie Moonves to Jimmy Kimmel: 'Freshen Up' Your Upfront Material

    Upfronts 2012: Leslie Moonves to Jimmy Kimmel: 'Freshen Up' Your Upfront Material

    8:49 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Marisa Guthrie
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    CBS also touts "super comedy" Thursday and might pick up more new comedies. Read more

  12. Live Feed
    'Revenge's' Henry Czerny Teases Conrad's Challenges and the Finale

    'Revenge's' Henry Czerny Teases Conrad's Challenges and the Finale

    8:45 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Jethro Nededog
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    The actor discusses his character’s complications as the ABC series heads into its penultimate episode of the season. Read more

  13. In the Magazine
    Reality TV: THR's 50 Most Powerful List

    Reality TV: THR's 50 Most Powerful List

    8:00 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • THR Staff
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    From singing competitions to the Kardashians, unscripted TV today is driven by these 50 behind-the-scenes talents (ranked, of course) who keep adding juice to the red-hot genre. Read more

  14. Why Nancy Dubuc Isn't on THR's 2012 Reality Power List

    Why Nancy Dubuc Isn't on THR's 2012 Reality Power List

    8:00 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Marisa Guthrie
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    The president of History and Lifetime Networks graduates from the annual ranking, on which she had been a mainstay for many years. Read more

  15. Why Bravo's Andy Cohen Isn't on THR's 2012 Reality Power List

    Why Bravo's Andy Cohen Isn't on THR's 2012 Reality Power List

    8:00 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Leslie Bruce
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    The "Watch What Happens Live" host, and former executive vp of programming for the network, shares his five "mazels" of the past year in reality TV. Read more

  16. Behind the Scenes of THR's Reality Power List Photo Shoot

    Behind the Scenes of THR's Reality Power List Photo Shoot

    7:58 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Chris Godley
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    Exclusive on-the-job images of Brent Montgomery, Paul Telegdy, Eileen O'Neill, Nigel Lythgoe, Jane Lipsitz and Dan Cutforth. View gallery

  17. Reality TV: THR's 50 Most Powerful

    Reality TV: THR's 50 Most Powerful

    7:56 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • THR staff
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    From singing competitions to the Kardashians, unscripted TV today is driven by these 50 behind-the-scenes talents (ranked, of course) who keep adding juice to the red-hot genre. View gallery

  18. Live Feed
    Britney Spears on 'X Factor': Crisis Management Experts Assess Her Chance of Success

    Britney Spears on 'X Factor': Crisis Management Experts Assess Her Chance of Success

    7:35 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Erin Carlson
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    THR's panel of top strategists responds to concern over the singer's new gig on the Simon Cowell-fronted Fox reality show. Read more

  19. Live Feed
    'The Walking Dead' Sets Obstacle Course Event for Comic-Con

    'The Walking Dead' Sets Obstacle Course Event for Comic-Con

    7:00 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Lesley Goldberg
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    To mark the 100th issue of the Image/Skybound Comics series, Petco Park will be transformed to the early days of the apocalypse. Read more

  20. In the Magazine
    Discovery CEO David Zaslav on Oprah's OWN Struggle: 'Everybody Should Relax' (Q&A)

    Discovery CEO David Zaslav on Oprah's OWN Struggle: 'Everybody Should Relax' (Q&A)

    7:00 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Lacey Rose
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    With 14 networks and a $19 billion empire, the Discovery Communications CEO opens up to THR about OWN's struggles, whether Sarah Palin's TLC reality series may return and his (subpar) golf game. Read more

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Primetime Ratings

Overnight Monday May 14, 2012
1
Two and a Half Men
18-49 rating
3.9
18-49 share
10
viewers
11.3 M
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How I Met Your Mother
18-49 rating
3.7
18-49 share
11
viewers
8.5 M
3
America's Got Talent
18-49 rating
3.7
18-49 share
10
viewers
10.4 M
4
Mike & Molly
18-49 rating
3.4
18-49 share
9
viewers
11.6 M
5
Hawaii Five-O
18-49 rating
2.7
18-49 share
7
viewers
11.3 M
6
Dancing With the Stars
18-49 rating
2.6
18-49 share
7
viewers
16.0 M
7
The Bachelorette
18-49 rating
2.6
18-49 share
7
viewers
8.5 M
8
House
18-49 rating
2.2
18-49 share
6
viewers
6.4 M
9
Bones
18-49 rating
1.9
18-49 share
6
viewers
7.1 M
10
Smash
18-49 rating
1.8
18-49 share
5
viewers
6.1 M

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