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Rick Porter joined The Hollywood Reporter in 2018 and covers TV ratings and measurement, deals, renewals and cancellations and other aspects of the business. He was previously editor of TV by the Numbers and associate editor at Tribune Media's Zap2it.
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‘The White Lotus’ Nabs Early Season 4 Pickup From HBO
The series' third season is set to premiere Feb. 16.
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‘Duck Dynasty’ Revived at A&E
The new series will focus on Willie and Korie Robertson and their extended family.
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Nielsen Earns Accreditation for ‘Big Data + Panel’ Ratings Measurement
The Media Rating Council approves the company's use of traditional panel sampling alongside input from millions more homes.
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‘Rise of the Empress’ Fantasy Series a Go at Amazon
Crystal Liu and James Wong will be co-showrunners of the drama based on Julie C. Dao's novels.
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TV Ratings: Trump’s Second Inauguration Down From 2017 (and 2021)
Monday's ceremony follows the usual pattern for presidents beginning a second term.
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‘High Potential’ Renewed for Second Season on ABC
The procedural starring Kaitlin Olson has been a breakout for the network.
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‘Family Guy’ Finds Home in Fox Midseason Lineup — by Giving ‘The Simpsons’ a Break
The latter show will take several weeks off before returning to its usual Sunday spot in March.
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‘Abbott Elementary’ Scores Season 5 Renewal at ABC
The comedy has had two of its three most-watched episodes of 2024-25 in January.
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Keith Le Goy Named Chairman of Sony Pictures TV
The veteran executive succeeds Ravi Ahuja in the post.
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YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video Hit Usage Highs During 2024 Holidays
The three streaming sites reach or tie their biggest share ever of the U.S. TV audience.
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‘Frasier’ Revival Done at Paramount+ After Two Seasons
CBS Studios, which produces the series, says it will try to find a new home for the show.
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Dulce Sloan Departs ‘The Daily Show’ After Seven Years
The comedian left the Comedy Central show at the end of her deal.
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