PRESS RELEASE: The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) today announced nominations for the 3rd annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards, which will be held the evening of Monday, June 10, 2013 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. For the first time the award show will be webcast live on UStream at: ustream.tv/channel/critics-choice-television-awards.

Fan favorite actress and stand-up comedian Retta, currently starring as Donna Meagle on Parks and Recreation, will host. She has appeared in numerous films and television shows, and has performed on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend.

HBO leads the networks in nominations with 21, followed closely by FX which collected 19. Topping the list of nominated series are American Horror Story: Asylum (FX) and The Big Bang Theory (CBS) with six nominations each. Other series with multiple nominations include Parks and Recreation (NBC) and Top of the Lake (Sundance) with five each and The Americans (FX), Breaking Bad (AMC), Game of Thrones (HBO), The Good Wife (CBS), Louie (FX), New Girl (FOX) and Political Animals (USA) with four each.

“This year’s nominations reflect the expanding definition of television, with nominated programs and performances representing new platforms as well as broadcast and cable,” said BTJA President Joey Berlin. “As evidenced by nominations for the 3rd annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards, television continues to be a rich and diverse source of high quality entertainment.” Read the rest of this entry »

If for no other reason that it’s never too early to get excited for Fall, theTVaddict.com proudly presents your definitive first look at the Fall 2013 Primetime TV Schedule. See for yourself, after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

• Rumer du Jour: PRETTY LITTLE LIARS recruits Rumer Willis for Season 4.
• Country Scandal: ABC’s NASHVILLE Undergoes Production Changes Heading Into Second Season.
• More GIRLS! Jennifer Westfeldt to guest star in season 3 cast.
• ONCE UPON A TIME Scoop: Storybrooke Will Not Be Forgotten — Plus: The Hook-Up You Won’t See.
• Q&A: Jessica Walter on the return of ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT.
• Despite Digital Platforms, TV Still Relies On Word Of Mouth.
• Blind Item Alert! A GAME OF THRONES Actress’s Revealing Comments About Nudity And Seriousness. • The Future of TV? Microsoft’s new Xbox One teams with Spielberg and NFL to create interactive social TV.
• Because We Love Lists! 7 Lessons We Learned from the 2012-2013 TV Season.
• Hollywood’s Disabled Actors Protest NBC’s IRONSIDE Casting: When Is It Their Turn?
• CBS wins 2012-13 season, snaps Fox’s streak.
• FRIENDS Reunion: Jennifer Aniston visits Matthew Perry and Courteney Cox.
• The Replicator: ‘He Throws the First Punch’
• Really?!?! Disney Channel Pulls Controversial JESSIE Episode That Mocked Gluten Intolerance.

• Mark Your Calendars: 666 PARK AVENUE unaired episodes will return Saturdays this summer alongside ZERO HOUR.
• SING YOUR FACE OFF: John Barrowman, Debbie Gibson Join ABC Singing Competition.
• BATES MOTEL Post-mortem: Carlton Cuse on the Bloody Finale, Season 2 Plans.
• Sad But True: Ang Lee Departs FX Drama Pilot TYRANT.
• ARROW Scoop: Second Season to Feature Two Villains.
• THE X FACTOR Makes It Official: Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio to Judge Season 3 With Simon and Demi.
• Rumor Patrol: Michelle Stafford exits YOUNG & THE RESTLESS.
• TNT and TBS get ready to launch 24/7 live streaming: Why now, how it will work, and more.
• ALIAS Alum Alert! Mia Maestro Set As Female Lead In FX Pilot THE STRAIN.
• Pilot Watch: NBC greenlights adventure thriller SIBERIA.
• Vanessa Lengies: Why I left GLEE for MIXOLOGY.
• Must See TV: 17 Tattoos Inspired by TV Shows.
• Deal of the Day: 15 seasons of ER THE COMPLETE SERIES is a whopping 78% off on Amazon today only.

By: Courtney Vaudreuil

THE VOICE said goodbye to two more contestants during last week’s live elimination.  Vedo and Garrett Gardner were sent home by America, leaving only ten in the competition.  Though many were no doubt sad to see these two performers leave, the big news of the night was that Christina Aguilera will replace Shakira in next season.  Changing coaches is not unheard of in similar competition shows, and viewers are not surprised by a certain amount of turnover.  theTVaddict.com caught up with host Carson Daly on how changing coaches impacts the show.  Check out what Carson had to say after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »