BRAVO’S “TOP CHEF MASTERS” COOKS UP A NEW SEASON ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 AT 10 PM ET/PT

12 Master Chefs Sizzle In Sin City Along With Celebrity Guest Judges Sugar Ray Leonard, Indigo Girls, Dita Von Teese, The B-52’s, Brian Boitano And Holly Madison

NEW YORK – May 24, 2012 – Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters” season four is smokin’ in Las Vegas with 12 new award-winning chefs hungry to compete for the title and win $100,000 for their charity, premiering Wednesday, July 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. In each episode the winners of every quickfire challenge will be awarded $5,000 while the victors of the elimination challenges will receive $10,000 for their designated charities. Celebrity chef Curtis Stone is back as series host alongside returning judges James Oseland and Ruth Reichl with new judges, food and travel journalist Krista Simmons and features editor of Gilt Taste, Francis Lam. In a dazzling season of high stakes, big egos and sizzling drama, top names in entertainment join the judges table including Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard, folk rock music duo Indigo Girls, famed Burlesque performer Dita Von Teese, popular American party band The B-52’s, Olympic Gold Medalist Brian Boitano, Las Vegas performer Holly Madison, among others. For more information, visit www.BravoTV.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BravoPR.

“Top Chef Masters” pits 12 world-renowned chefs against each other to see how well they fare in fierce culinary competition. Based at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, each week will whittle down the chefs until the finale where one winner is crowned “Top Chef Master” and receives the grand prize of $100,000 for the charity of their choice. The chefs are bringing more than their knives to the table; they’re bringing their egos and stirring up the drama…all for charity. For a sneak peek of the fourth season of “Top Chef Masters” go to: http://www.bravotv.com/top-chef-masters/season-4/videos/the-competition-is-about-to-ignite

To meet the cast of “Top Chef Masters,” visit www.BravoTV.com. Photography and bios are available at www.nbcumv.com.

Following are the 12 “Top Chef Masters” competing chefs:

- Chris Cosentino – Chef/ Partner Incanto Restaurant, San Francisco; Competing for Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research

- Clark Frasier – Owner of Arrows; Competing for Outright Lewiston/Auburn

- Mark Gaier – Owner of Arrows; Competing for Equality Maine Foundation

- Lorena Garcia – Owner of Lorena Garcia Cocina Restaurant; Competing for Alliance for a Healthier Generation, Inc

- Debbie Gold – Executive Chef of Kansas City’s The American Restaurant; Competing for Children’s TLC

- Kerry Heffernan – NYC Chef; Competing for City Harvest

- Thierry Rautureau – Chef/owner: Rover’s and Luc; Competing for Food Lifeline

- Missy Robbins – Executive Chef: A Voce Madison & A Voce Columbus; Competing for Grow to Learn NYC

- Art Smith – Executive Chef and co-owner: LYFE Kitchen and Southern Art Restaurants; Competing for Common Threads

- Sue Torres – Chef/Owner: Sueños; Competing for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

- Takashi Yagihashi – Owner: Takashi Restaurant and Slurping Turtle; Competing for the American Red Cross, benefitting the Japanese Tsunami Disaster Relief

- Patricia Yeo – Om Restaurant & Lounge/ Moksa Pan Asian Izakaya; Competing for Heifer Project International

The third season of “Top Chef Masters” saw an increase from season two, earning 1.1 million adults 18-49 and was up double digits in total viewers, averaging over 1.7 million total viewers. The series is produced by the Emmy Award-winning Magical Elves with Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz serving as executive producers.

Source: Nielsen Media Research, L7 data.

Bravo is a program service of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Bravo has been an NBCUniversal cable network since December 2002 and was the first television service dedicated to film and the performing arts when it launched in December 1980. For more information, visit www.BravoTV.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BravoPR.

NEXT WEEK ON THE VIEW (5/28 – 6/1, 2012)

FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA LIVE ON “THE VIEW,” TUESDAY MAY 29

Co-Hosts Unveil Their “Favorite Things,” May 28

Guest Co-Host Mario Cantone, June 1

On TUESDAY, MAY 29, First Lady Michelle Obama sits down with “The View” hosts Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd to discuss her new book, American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America, and her message that having access to healthy, affordable food can promote better eating habits.
Mrs. Obama will also discuss the history of the White House garden, some of the recipes in the book, and tips for starting your own garden no matter where you live. The First Lady’s appearance on “The View” is part of the show’s continuing “Red, White & View” campaign highlighting interviews and informational segments that promotes civic responsibility. Mrs. Obama previously appeared on “The View” in April and June, 2011. “Good Morning America” and “The View” are Mrs. Obama’s first TV interviews regarding her new book.

Charlize Theron (“Snow White and the Huntsman”), former professional wrestler Stacy Keibler, WABC-TV meteorologist Bill Evans (author, It’s Raining Fish and Spider), country music superstar Joe Nichols and his wife, Heather, and musical performances from Rebecca Ferguson, Joe Nichols and the Tony® nominated Broadway cast of “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” featuring Matthew Broderick, are featured MAY 28 — JUNE 1 (live weekdays; 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET; broadcast live in stereo; CLOSED-CAPTIONED; TV-14). Mario Cantone is the guest co-host, JUNE 1.

Scheduled guests for the week of MAY 28 — JUNE 1 are as follows (subject to change):

MONDAY, MAY 28 – Whoopi, Joy, Elisabeth and Sherri unveil their favorite things during this one-hour theme show; WABC-TV meteorologist Bill Evans (author, It’s Raining Fish and Spider).

TUESDAY, MAY 29 – First Lady Michelle Obama (author, American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America).

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 – Carmen Wong Ulrich (author, The Real Cost of Living); musical guest Rebecca Ferguson.

THURSDAY, MAY 31 – Matthew Broderick (Broadway’s “Nice Work If You Can Get It”); former professional wrestler Stacy Keibler; Sherri & Elisabeth’s “Reality Show Roundup,” featuring weekly dish on all the outrageous drama and antics of television’s most popular reality shows and stars; musical performance from the Tony®-nominated Broadway cast of “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” featuring Matthew Broderick.

FRIDAY, JUNE 1 – Guest co-host Mario Cantone; Charlize Theron (“Snow White and the Huntsman”); summertime toys; comic Margaret Cho in “Joy’s Comedy Corner”; Joe and Heather Nichols.

About “The View”: “The View,” a live, one-hour daily talk show from ABC, features Daytime Emmy Award-winning hosts Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd. It’s the original forum in which real women discuss everyday issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. “The View,” broadcast in HDTV and produced in 2-channel stereo sound, is now available to watch online daily at 4:00 p.m., ET/1:00 p.m., PT on ABC.com. “The View” is produced by ABC and Ms. Walters’ Barwall Productions, with Ms. Walters serving as executive producer along with Bill Geddie, who also serves as executive producer for “The Barbara Walters Specials.” “The View” is directed by Mark Gentile. For breaking news and updated videos follow “The View” (@theviewtv) and hosts Barbara Walters (@BarbaraJWalters), Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg), Joy Behar (@JoyVBehar), Elisabeth Hasselbeck (@ehasselbeck) and Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) on Twitter.™

“Red, White & View”: In 2008-09, the five spirited hosts of ABC’s popular talk and entertainment show, “The View,” left an indelible mark on the political landscape. Whether discussing the day’s political headlines, from the war in Iraq to universal healthcare and teen pregnancy, the latest musings from our nation’s capitol or political infidelities, the outspoken hosts can always be relied on for their unique opinions, quick wit and sparking colorful water cooler conversations that can only be seen, live, exclusively on “The View” (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET) on the ABC Television Network. In September 2008, the show launched a successful “Red, White & View” campaign highlighting interviews and informational segments that helped promote civic responsibility during the election season. The “Red, White & View” campaign was another example of how “The View” established itself as an important player in the political process

UPCOMING GUESTS ON THE “LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN” ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK, 5/24-6/7, 2012

Monday through Friday, 11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT

(*Denotes changes and/or additions to previous schedule

(n) Denotes new broadcast)

Wednesday, May 23   Piedmont Bird Callers; talk show host Bill O’Reilly; musical guest Pitbull (n)

Thursday, May 24      Actor Johnny Galecki from the CBS comedy series “The Big Bang Theory”; Stupid Pet Tricks; musical guest Norah Jones

Friday, May 25           Actor Billy Crystal; musical guests Alabama Shakes

Monday, May 28      Actor Chris Hemsworth; comedian Darrell Hammond; musical guest Miike Snow; a Top Ten List presented by Detroit Lions star Calvin Johnson

Tuesday, May 29      Talk show host Stephen Colbert; actress Chloe Grace Moretz; a performance from the Broadway musical “Nice Work If You Can Get It”

Wednesday, May 30   Actor Robin Williams; NFL first round draft pick and new quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts Andrew Luck

Thursday, May 31      Actor Jim Parsons from the CBS comedy series “The Big Bang Theory”; talk show host Mika Brzezinksi; musical guest Macy Gray; a Top Ten List presented by Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher Jered Weaver

Friday, June 1            NBA legends Larry Bird and Magic Johnson; comedian Jim Gaffigan; musical guests Kaiser Chiefs

Monday, June 4         Comedian Joan Rivers; the winner of the Indianapolis 500; musical guests Silversun Pickups (n)

Tuesday, June 5     Actor Neil Patrick Harris, star of the CBS comedy series “How I Met Your Mother” and host of “The 66th Annual Tony® Awards”; actress Noomi Rapace; musical guest Alan Jackson (n)

Wednesday, June 6  Actress Jane Fonda; Mayor of London Boris Johnson; musical guest Jimmy Cliff (n)

*Thursday, June 7  Actor Bill Murray; musical guests Temper Trap (n)

RATING: TV-PG (Rating may change on day of broadcast due to specific subject matter.)

Official CBS Website:  http://www.cbs.com/late_night/late_show/

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/Letterman

Twitter:  http://twitter/#!/Late_Show

CBS Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/CBSTweet

WOOF! CBS DECLARES WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 “BRING YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY”

With an Event for Employees and Their Dogs at CBS Studio Center

CBS is making no bones about its excitement for the premiere of its new summer reality series DOGS IN THE CITY, featuring New York City dog guru Justin Silver.  The network and television studio is declaring Wednesday, May 30 (the premiere date of DOGS IN THE CITY) “Bring Your Dog to Work Day,” with an event for employees and their dogs on its CBS Studio Center campus.

The canine festivities on the CBS Radford lot for “Bring Your Dog to Work Day” will include a green grass carpet, photo ops, canine cuisine, music – and lots of wagging tails.

Additionally, employees from anywhere who bring their dogs to work on May 30 are invited to tweet photos of themselves with their pups at work to @DogsInThe_City, using the #CBSdogs2work hashtag. The best Doggie Tweets will be retweeted to all pups and fans!

The Network is also encouraging Facebook and Twitter users to proudly display their pooch’s picture in lieu of their own profile photos that day.

In the premiere episode of DOGS IN THE CITY (titled “I Speak Dog”), New York City dog guru Justin Silver works with “Beefy,” a celebrity skateboarding bulldog (www.beefythebulldog.com) who is making his owner’s new wife feel like the third wheel, a model agency owner who starts a war of words with Justin over his take on how to handle her aggressive dog, and a single father and his young daughter who are relying on Justin to help their obese dog lose the excess weight that’s threatening her health. DOGS IN THE CITY premieres Wednesday, May 30 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.  Julie Weitz, Carol Mendelsohn, Jen O’Connell, Nick Emmerson and Jay Bienstock are executive producers. Gerry Olin Greengrass serves as co-executive producer. DOGS IN THE CITY is produced by CBS’s Raquel Productions Inc. in association with Shed Media US Inc. and Carol Mendelsohn Productions.

In Manhattan, Justin Silver is known as the “go-to guy” for all things dog-related.  He has a creative and instinctive ability to connect with his canine customers while solving dilemmas for their two-legged masters.  In each episode, he meets with clients who present a range of relationship problems, lifestyle changes or domestic issues.  Justin gets as imaginative as necessary to reach a satisfying resolution, often finding that the owners can be a special breed themselves.   Silver has been taking care of dogs and their owners for more than a decade.  A dog trainer, behaviorist and owner of a pet care company, Silver is also a comedian and founder of Funny for Fido, a nonprofit that raises money for homeless animals by producing a yearly stand-up comedy event.  He firmly believes that every dog can be trained to be a wonderful companion by working on issues calmly and confidently with both his four- and two-legged clients.

PHILLIP PHILLIPS IS CROWNED THE “AMERICAN IDOL”

World Record 132 Million Votes Cast

Two-Hour Season Finale Featured Performances by

Aerosmith, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Neil Diamond and Chaka Khan;

Plus Special Duets by John Fogerty and Phillip Phillips;

Jennifer Holliday and Jessica Sanchez; Fantasia and Joshua Ledet;

Jordin Sparks and Hollie Cavanagh; Reba McEntire and Skylar Laine

Auditions for Season 12 Held This Summer in Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL;

Los Angeles, CA; Newark, NJ; New Orleans, LA; Oklahoma City, OK and San Antonio, TX

Visit www.americanidol.com for Season Finale Performances

The 11^th season of AMERICAN IDOL came to a sensational conclusion tonight as Phillip Phillips was crowned the winner during the live two-hour season finale on FOX. Phillips, 21, from Leesburg, GA, received the most of America’s world record-shattering 132 million votes – the highest number in the show’s history.

Phillips capped his coronation on Wednesday’s finale by singing “Home,” which is available for download exclusively on www.americanidol.com and iTunes.

The broadcast from the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles featured performances by the reunited Top 12 finalists, as well as music superstars Aerosmith, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Neil Diamond and Chaka Khan. Also, in a series of special duets, John Fogerty joined Phillip Phillips; Jennifer Holliday sang with Jessica Sanchez; Season Three winner Fantasia performed with Joshua Ledet; Season Six winner Jordin Sparks accompanied Hollie Cavanagh; and Reba McEntire paired up with Skylar Laine.

On Tuesday night’s final performance show, Phillips and Sanchez each sang three songs. Phillips performed “Stand By Me,” “Movin’ Out” and “Home”; and Sanchez sang “I Have Nothing,” “The Prayer” and “Change Nothing.” Also, Jason Derulo performed “Undefeated” and Season 10 winner Scotty McCreery returned to IDOL to sing “Please Remember Me.”

Phillips is the 11^th finalist to win the coveted AMERICAN IDOL title and a record contract with 19 Recordings. He joins past winners Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Kris Allen, Lee DeWyze and Scotty McCreery.

Audition cities and dates for AMERICAN IDOL Season 12 include Los Angeles, CA, on Thursday, June 7; San Antonio, TX, on Thursday, June 14; Charlotte, NC, on Tuesday, June 19; Newark, NJ, on Saturday, June 23; Chicago, IL, on Thursday, July 12; and Oklahoma City, OK, on Friday, July 20. Additional details will be announced on www.americanidol.com.

AMERICAN IDOL is produced by 19 Entertainment, a division of CKX, Inc. and FremantleMedia North America. The series is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, CEO, XIX Entertainment, and executive-produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America; Ken Warwick, Executive Producer, FremantleMedia North America; and Nigel Lythgoe, CEO, Nigel Lythgoe Productions.

See what happens after the confetti falls and the show ends, but the cameras keep rolling, as the IDOL winner is crowned. Visit www.americanidol.com for this exclusive insider’s view each week after the West Coast broadcast of the results show, as well as for exclusive videos, interviews, photos and special behind-the-scenes information.

NEW SEASON OF “SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” SWINGS INTO AUDITIONS IN DALLAS AND NEW YORK ON A SPECIAL PREMIERE NIGHT THURSDAY, MAY 24, ON FOX

FOR FIRST TIME EVER TWO DANCERS

         – ONE MALE CONTESTANT AND ONE FEMALE CONTESTANT –

WILL WIN THE COMPETITION

Audition Episodes Continue in Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 30;

Atlanta on Wednesday, June 6; and Salt Lake City on Wednesday, June 13

Las Vegas Callback Episode Airs Wednesday, June 20;

Top 20 Revealed on Special 200^th Episode Wednesday, June 27

First Performance Show Airs Wednesday, July 11

The ninth season of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE debuts with auditions from Dallas and New York on a two-hour premiere event airing on a special night, Thursday, May 24 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The following week, the Emmy-nominated series moves into its regular time period, with audition episodes continuing in Los Angeles Wednesday, May 30 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), in Atlanta on Wednesday, June 6 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, June 13 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).

Talented dancers who spark the judges’ interest during these auditions will be invited to Las Vegas for the callback round airing Wednesday, June 20 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). Then, on Wednesday, June 27 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) the series celebrates its 200^th episode, as the judges announce the Top 20 finalists – 10 guys and 10 girls – who will perform in their own specialties, free of any judgment, so that America can get to know more about them and their talents.

Beginning Wednesday, July 11 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), the Top 20 finalists will be paired up to perform for the first time. The following week, the couples at risk after the prior week’s performances will be asked to perform solo routines. Then, the judges will decide which guy and girl are eliminated. If a couple is split apart, the two individual dancers who remain become a couple.

Once the series is down to the Top 10, each finalist will be joined by a SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE All-Star dancer. These All-Stars are experts in various styles of dance – Ballroom, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Contemporary and Jazz – and will partner with one of the Top 10 finalists to perform in their specialty. Each week, it will be revealed who keeps dancing and who goes home.

Featuring Emmy-nominated host Cat Deeley and resident judges Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy, as well as guest judges Debbie Allen, Lil’ C, Tyce Diorio, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Adam Shankman, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE will air once a week this season. Each jam-packed two-hour show will include awe-inspiring performances and eliminations. Also new this season, two contestants – one guy and one girl – will win the competition!

RECAP (All times ET/PT)

Thursday, May 24 (8:00-10:00 PM) Dallas and New York Auditions (special night)

Wednesday, May 30 (8:00-10:00 PM) Los Angeles Auditions (time period premiere)

Wednesday, June 6 (8:00-10:00 PM) Atlanta Auditions

Wednesday, June 13 (8:00-10:00 PM) Salt Lake City Auditions

Wednesday, June 20 (8:00-10:00 PM) Las Vegas Callbacks

Wednesday, June 27 (8:00-10:00 PM) Top 20 Revealed/Meet the Top 20 Performances (200^th Episode)

Wednesday, July 4 Preemption

Wednesday, July 11 (8:00-10:00 PM) First Performance Show

Wednesday, July 18 (8:00-10:00 PM) Performance and First Results Show

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE was created by Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe and is produced by 19 Entertainment and dick clark productions, inc. The series is executive-produced by Fuller, Lythgoe and Barry Adelman. “Like” SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE on Facebook at www.facebook.com/soyouthinkyoucandance. Follow the series on Twitter @DanceonFOX and join the discussion at #SYTYCD.

About CKX, Inc.

CKX, Inc. is engaged in the ownership, development and commercial utilization of globally recognized entertainment content. The Company’s current properties include the rights to the name, image and likeness of Muhammad Ali, Elvis Presley and the operations of Graceland. Through its wholly-owned division, 19 Entertainment, CKX owns proprietary rights to the “Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance” television brands, including the AMERICAN IDOL series in the United States and local adaptations of the “Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance” television show formats which, collectively, air in more than 100 countries, as well as other television properties. Also through 19, CKX has relationships and partnerships with some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Haley Reinhart, James Durban, Casey Abrams, Pia Toscano, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Adam Lambert, Kelly Clarkson, David Cook, Jordin Sparks, and Kris Allen, among others.  For more information about CKX, Inc., visit its corporate website at www.CKX.com.

Founded in 1957, dick clark productions, inc. (dcp) is a leading independent producer of television programming. dcp produces perennial hits such as the “American Music Awards,” “Golden Globe Awards,” “Academy of Country Music Awards” and “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.” dcp also produces popular weekly television programming, including SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE and owns and maintains one of the world’s most unique and extensive entertainment libraries, which includes more than 30 years of “American Bandstand” footage.  For additional information about dcp, please visit www.dickclarkproductions.com.

FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA LIVE ON “GOOD MORNING AMERICA” AND “THE VIEW”, TUESDAY, MAY 29 TO DISCUSS

ABC EXCLUSIVE: FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA LIVE ON “GOOD MORNING
AMERICA” AND “THE VIEW,” TUESDAY, MAY 29 TO DISCUSS HER NEW BOOK

On Tuesday, May 29, First Lady Michelle Obama talks to “Good Morning America” and then to “The View” hosts to discuss her new book — American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America — and her message that having access to healthy, affordable food can promote better eating habits. Mrs. Obama will also discuss the history of the White House garden, some of the recipes in the book, and tips for starting your own garden no matter where you live. These are Mrs. Obama’s first TV interviews regarding the new book.

On “Good Morning America,” students from New York City’s Public Schools 102 and 107, who have successfully grown their own container gardens, will show viewers how easy it is to get started.

Mrs. Obama then sits down with “The View” hosts Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd. The First Lady’s appearance on “The View” is part of the show’s continuing “Red, White & View” campaign highlighting interviews and informational segments that promote civic responsibility. Mrs. Obama previously appeared on “The View” in April 2011 and June 2008, when she made her daytime television debut as a special guest co-host.

An exclusive recipe and photos from the book will be available on goodmorningamerica.com on Yahoo! and abcnews.com. Goodmorningamerica.com has expanded its lead, and in April had 17 million more unique users than Today.com.

“Good Morning America” is a two-hour, live program anchored by Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos. Josh Elliott is the news anchor, Lara Spencer is lifestyle anchor and Sam Champion is the weather anchor. Tom Cibrowski is the senior executive producer. The morning news program airs MONDAY-FRIDAY (7:00-9:00 a.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

“The View,” a live, one-hour daily talk show from ABC (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET), features Daytime Emmy Award-winning hosts Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd. It’s the original forum in which real women discuss everyday issues, share their opinions and engage in colorful conversations. “The View,” broadcast in HDTV and produced in 2-channel stereo sound, is now available to watch online daily at 4:00 p.m., ET/1:00 p.m., PT on ABC.com. “The View” is produced by ABC and Ms. Walters’ Barwall Productions, with Ms. Walters serving as executive producer along with Bill Geddie, who also serves as executive producer for “The Barbara Walters Specials.” “The View” is directed by Mark Gentile. For breaking news and updated videos follow “The View” (@theviewtv) and hosts Barbara Walters (@BarbaraJWalters), Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg), Joy Behar (@JoyVBehar), Elisabeth Hasselbeck (@ehasselbeck) and Sherri Shepherd (@SherriEShepherd) on Twitter.™

“Red, White & View”: In 2008-09, the five spirited hosts of ABC’s popular talk and entertainment show, “The View,” left an indelible mark on the political landscape. Whether discussing the day’s political headlines, from the war in Iraq to universal healthcare and teen pregnancy, the latest musings from our nation’s capitol or political infidelities, the outspoken hosts can always be relied on for their unique opinions, quick wit and sparking colorful water cooler conversations that can only be seen, live, exclusively on “The View” (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET) on the ABC Television Network. In September 2008, the show launched a successful “Red, White & View” campaign highlighting interviews and informational segments that helped promote civic responsibility during the election season. The “Red, White & View” campaign was another example of how “The View” established itself as an important player in the political process

“THE 46th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” TO BE BROADCAST LIVE NOVEMBER 1 ON THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK

BRAVO MEDIA LAUNCHES THIRD ANNUAL “SUMMER BY BRAVO” BRAND CAMPAIGN STARRING OVER 30 BRAVOLEBRITIES… AND ONE DOG

Madonna’s Song “Superstar” From Current MDNA CD Exclusively Featured In Summer Promo Premiering On Wednesday, May 23rd

NEW YORK – May 23, 2012 – Let the games begin…Bravo Media kicks off its third-annual “Summer by Bravo,” multi-platform promotional campaign celebrating the network’s pop culture brand and its upcoming original programming. Premiering in “Watch What Happens Live” on Wednesday, May 23, this year’s innovative promo features over 30 Bravolebrities heading off to the Summer Games – Bravo style – while rocking out to Madonna’s new single “Superstar,” one of the most acclaimed tracks from her current MDNA album. There will be five additional spots that will roll out over the course of the summer. For a sneak peak, go to: http://www.bravotv.com/summer-by-bravo/season-3/videos/summer-games-by-bravo. For more information, visit www.BravoTV.com and follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BravoPR.

“The Summer by Bravo initiative marries the unique brand identity of the network to one of the biggest sporting events of the summer to create buzzy cultural conversations for our viewers,” said Ellen Stone, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Bravo. “Having Madonna’s music as part of this year’s campaign makes for a ‘Superstar’ experience.”

This year’s promo campaign embraces the spirit of the competition and is Bravo’s take on the summer games featuring talent in track, field, gymnastics and water events. Fans can watch Padma Lakshmi and Andy Cohen light the opening torch, Kyle Richards, Ramona Singer and NeNe Leakes take part in a track race and Kathy Griffin pull a prank on Jeff Lewis. Additional talent appearances from Roble Ali, Josh Altman, Tabatha Coffey, Tom Colicchio, Cat Cora, Josh Flagg, Fredrik Eklund, Teresa Giudice, Brad Goreski, Vicki Gunvalson, Madison Hildebrand, James Lipton, Caroline Manzo, Sonja Morgan, Phaedra Parks, Rosie Pope, Jenni Pulos, Gretchen Rossi, Gail Simmons, Patti Stanger, Curtis Stone, Lisa Vanderpump along with Giggy and Fabio Viviani.

With a sizzling lineup of upcoming programming, Bravo’s new and returning summer series include “The Real Housewives of New York City” season five (June 4), “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles” season five (June 6), “Miss Advised” season one (June 18), “Gallery Girls” season one (August), “Top Chef Masters” season four and “Love Broker” season one. Continuing throughout the summer will be new episodes of “Around the World in 80 Plates” season one, “Watch What Happens Live,” “Pregnant in Heels” season two, “The Real Housewives of Orange County” season seven, “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” season four and “Kathy” season one.

Bravo fans can go inside the games at www.BravoTV.com/summer-by-bravo and on-the-go at m.BravoTV.com with exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and videos to see how our Bravolebrities tackled their events and check out their gold medal-winning smack talk. In addition, viewers can vote for their favorite “athletes” in various categories. Fans can also take a bit of Bravo with them all summer long with special deals on our hottest shows in the Summer by Bravo section of iTunes.

Last summer’s innovative marketing initiative helped drive record breaking ratings across all key demos with double digit increases in total viewers for “Flipping Out” season five, “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” season three, “Top Chef Masters” season three and “The Real Housewives of New York City” season four.

Source: Nielsen Media Research, L7 data. Premieres only.

Stun Creative, a Los Angeles based advertising agency and production company, produced and shot the 2012 “Summer by Bravo” promotional campaign.

Bravo is a program service of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Bravo has been an NBCUniversal cable network since December 2002 and was the first television service dedicated to film and the performing arts when it launched in December 1980. For more information, visit www.BravoTV.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BravoPR.

NEXT WEEK ON THE BACHELORETTE (5/28/2012)

AS ONE BACHELOR REACHES NEW HEIGHTS ON A PULSE-POUNDING
ADRENALINE DATE WITH EMILY, SOME OF THE MEN FACE OFF WITH
EMILY’S FRIENDS ABOUT THEIR INTENTIONS AND SHE LEARNS WHO IS
READY TO STEP UP AND BE A FATHER, ON ABC’S “THE BACHELORETTE”

Eight-Time Grammy Award-Winner Dolly Parton, the Queen of Country Herself,
Serenades Emily and One Lucky Man at Dollywood

Country Music Star Luke Bryan Gives a Special Concert to Emily and Another Rose Contender

“Episode 803″ – Chris’ heart is racing – for more than one reason: Not only does he discover that he has this week’s first one-on-one date with Emily, he’s jolted when he learns that he must attempt to scale a building with her if he’s to spend any quality time with the Bachelorette, and when she surprises him with a performance by country star Luke Bryant. Meanwhile 12 men will be grilled by Emily’s friends, who will report back to her about who they think would be a good match for her and a good stepfather for Ricki. Emily surprises Arie with a flight to Dollywood for a special day on which the park is open only to them, and in a total shocker to Emily, her idol, country music legend Dolly Parton, gives the couple a private concert. But it all ends at a dramatic cocktail party when some of the men come clean about whether they’re ready to step up and be a stepfather, which sends shock waves through the group — and Emily decides to do something about it — on “The Bachelorette,” MONDAY, MAY 28 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

It’s revealed to Chris that he has to work for his romantic dinner with Emily overlooking the downtown skyline of Charlotte… by joining her in scaling a building! The climb will be filled with a lot of nature’s special effects – thunder and lightning. Will Chris be able to help Emily overcome her fears and lead her to the top? The evening culminates with a special performance by country music star Luke Bryan. But will Emily surprise Chris one more time with a rose?

The next day Emily accompanies 12 bachelors to a local park where they’re introduced to her best friends. The women come prepared to interrogate the bachelors and tell Emily who they think will be best for her and Ricki. After the inquisition, the men’s fathering skills are further tested when Emily reveals a group of rambunctious children streaming into the park who are all ready to play ball, hop on swings and chase the guys around, all under the Bachelorette’s watchful eye. At the after party that night, the competition revs up as the men battle for the rose. Meanwhile, one bachelor breaks down because he misses his son. Will he be able to continue his pursuit of the Bachelorette or will he succumb to his loneliness?

Emily surprises an ecstatic Arie with the last individual date of the week, which begins with a private jet to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, where she reveals that they’ll spend the day at Dollywood, one of her favorite places. The couple have the park all to themselves to ride all the rides, play games and have a ball. But even Emily, who went to the park many times growing up, can’t guess what is coming. She gets the surprise of her life when her idol, the legendary Queen of Country Dolly Parton, serenades the two of them. After the special concert, things get steamy as they enjoy a romantic dinner and share one of the most intense first kisses any couple has shared in “Bachelorette” history. Is this the start of something special or is it too good to be true?

The cocktail party provides the backdrop for a bombshell disclosure, as Emily discovers who is ready to be a father and who isn’t. A distraught Bachelorette makes her feelings clearly known. When one of the men tries to comfort her with a kiss, another bachelor is outraged. It’s a rough night, and only 13 men will remain at the end of it to leave Charlotte and move on to the first stop in their world wind tour, Bermuda.

The 16 remaining men are:
Alessandro, 30, a grain merchant from St. Paul, MN
Alejandro, 24, a mushroom farmer from San Francisco, CA
Arie, 30, a race car driver from Scottsdale, AZ
Charlie, 32, a recruiter from Nashville, TN
Chris, 25, a corporate sales director from Chicago, IL
Doug, 33, a charity director/realtor from Seattle, WA
Jef, 27, an entrepreneur from Salt Lake City, UT
John “Wolf,” 30, a data destruction specialist from St. Louis, MO
Kalon, 27, a luxury brand consultant from Houston, TX
Michael, 26, a rehab counselor from Austin, TX
Nate, 26, an accountant from Los Angeles, CA
Ryan, 31, a pro sports trainer from Augusta, GA
Sean, 28, an insurance agent from Dallas, TX
Stevie, 27, a party MC from Monroe Township, NJ
Tony, 31, a lumber trader from Beaverton, OR
Travis, 30, an advertising sales representative from Madison, MS

Hosted by Chris Harrison, “The Bachelorette” is a production of Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television. Mike Fleiss and Martin Hilton are executive producers. “The Bachelorette” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with stereo sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.

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