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ON TELEVISION (THURSDAY 5/1/14)
NBC: iHeartRadio Music Awards at 8pm
A&E: The Killer Speaks (Premiere) at 10pm
COMEDY: Quitting (Finale) at 10pm
HISTORY: Vikings (Finale) at 10pm
IFC: Portlandia (Finale) at 10pm
USA: Sirens (Finale) at 10pm

Prompted by a study that revealed, among other things, that two-thirds of white Millennials believe having an African-American President proves people of color have the same opportunities as whites, MTV is launching “Look Different,” a multi-year campaign to help young people recognize and respond to hidden racial, gender and anti-LGBT bias. Elements include a documentary exploring Millennials’ views on race and what’s fair; a PSA series, and a seven day “Racial Bias Cleanse,” designed to help people begin unlearning biases.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Project Greenlight is returning to HBO, with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck once again exec producing the series about the search for a first-time director. Why a revival of the 2001-2003 competition? “Project Greenlight was ahead of its time,” said Affleck. “Now that technology has caught up to the concept, we thought it was the perfect time to bring it back.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

With a full bench of promising series (Gotham, Empire), Fox canceled freshman futuristic drama Almost Human. After premiering to 9.2 million viewers and a 3.1 rating in the A18-49 demo, Human ended its run in March with a not-exactly-horrible 5.6 million viewers and a 1.5 rating. Some fans aren’t taking the cancelation lying down  a petition on Change.org petitions Syfy to pick up the show.
(Source: Cynopsis)

It’s Judge Judy after dark. The doyenne of daytime is getting her own prime time special, CBS‘s one-hour Judge Judy Primetime, featuring a look back at the rise of Judy Sheindlin from family court judge to syndication staple. Produced by CBS Television Distribution and Queen Bee Productions, the show airs Tuesday, May 20 at 8p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

TLC ordered eight more episodes of My Five Wives, to premiere in fall 2014. Season one of the series, following a man, his spouses and their 24 children, has been averaging 1.2 million P2+ viewers through its mid-season finale on Sunday; special “FAQ” and “Tell All” eps air May 4 and May 11 at 10p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Real Housewives parody The Hotwives of Orlando debuts Tuesday, July 15 on Hulu, from Paramount Digital Entertainment (Burning Love). “For far too long reality shows have set obscenely high standards for comedy, and we are going to try to take this back,” said producer Paul Scheer.
(Source: Cynopsis)

New cooking series Rev Run’s Sunday Suppers, starring Run-D.M.C.’s front man, premieres Sunday, June 8 at 10p on Cooking Channel. The hip hopper is no stranger to reality TV, with credits including MTV‘s Run’s House) and DIY‘s Rev Run’s Renovation.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Pro wrestling champ “Showtime” Eric Young goes to extremes in new, 10-part Animal Planet series, No Limits. Adrenaline-fueled adventures featuring the star of the net’s Off the Hook: Extreme Catches launch Friday, May 30 at 8p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The second installment in E! series, Secret Societies of Hollywood premieres Thursday, May 15 at 8p. In “Lies and Scandals,” from Prometheus Entertainment, insiders expose “the seedy underbelly of the entertainment industry.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Da Vinci’s Demons fans will have chance to catch up on season two of the historical fantasy series ahead of its finale on Saturday, May 31 at 9p. The last four eps air back-to-back on Starz Saturday, May 24 starting at 8p; the full season plays Saturday, May 31 starting at 12p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Honorees for the Seventh Annual Television Academy Honors, for using television to bring awareness to social issues, include The Big C: hereafter, Comedy Warriors: Healing Through Humor, The Fosters, Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God, Mom, Screw You Cancer and Vice. The ceremony on Sunday, June 1 follows a week of daily content on the Academy’s digital platforms and Yahoo TV offering opportunities for involvement in the causes represented.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Bravo‘s headed to Beantown for the twelfth season of Top Chef. “Boston has always been at the top of our wish list as a location for Top Chef, not only because of its rich historical significance, but also because of its robust and ever-growing culinary scene,” said Shari Levine, SVP of current production. The Magical Elves cooking competition returns in the fall.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Cooks compete for the chance to work with Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro at the new Carlo’s Bakery in Vegas – oh, and $100,000 – in season four of TLC‘s Next Great Baker, premiering Tuesday, June 24 at 9p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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