'Daytime Divas' To Premiere June 5 on VH1

On the heels of its seventh consecutive quarter of growth, VH1 announced an expansive slate and unveiled brand position as the place “where pop culture comes to party.” The lineup features five buzzy new series and eleven returning hits, including a tenth season renewal for the Emmy Award-winning hit “RuPaul’s Drag Race” set for March 2018.

“VH1 is leading the industry in growth and our new expansive slate will continue to fuel this trajectory,” said Chris McCarthy, President of VH1, MTV and Logo. “From ‘Martha & Snoop’ to ‘Hip Hop Squares,’ VH1 is where pop culture comes to party.”

VH1 is poised to keep the party going with the following new series: “Daytime Divas” starring Vanessa Williams on June 5th; Ricky Martin project (title TBD), a revealing, never before seen account of one of the most private and guarded global superstars of our time; “Baller Wives” (working title), Miami power couples navigating love, family, business and balling in the hottest city around; “90’s House,” a nostalgic take on reality hosted by Lance Bass and “Scared Famous,” a reality fright fest where ten celebrities move into a haunted house but only one makes it out alive. Among the returning hits are: “Basketball Wives,” “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle,” “Black Ink Crew: Chicago,” “Love & Hip Hop Hollywood,” “Shaunie’s Home Court,” “ANTM” with Tyra Banks back to host and second season picks ups of “Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party” and “Hip Hop Squares” executive produced by Ice Cube.

'Daytime Divas' Guest Stars Will Include Tammy Blanchard, Richard T. Jones, 'The View' Co-Hosts'

VH1 today announced a plethora of guest stars joining "Daytime Divas," including Star Jones, Tamera Mowry-Housley ("The Real") and the co-hosts of "The View," including Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Jedediah Bila and Sara Haines. Additional guest stars include Richard T. Jones ("American Horror Story"), Tammy Blanchard ("Talulah") and Ness Bautista ("Sense8"). The network announced that the series will premiere later this Spring.

The previously announced cast of "Daytime Divas" includes Vanessa Williams ("Ugly Betty"), Tichina Arnold ("Survivor's Remorse"), Chloe Bridges ("The Carrie Diaries"), Camille Guaty ("Scorpion"), Fiona Gubelmann ("Wilfred") and McKinley Freeman ("Hit The Floor"). Previous announced guest stars include Kristen Johnston ("3rd Rock from the Sun"), Norm Lewis ("Scandal"), Patti LaBelle, Eve ("Barbershop" franchise), Kelly Osbourne ("The Osbournes"), Tasha Smith ("Empire"), La La Anthony ("Power"), Rob Estes ("Major Crimes"), Scott Evans ("Looking"), Debby Ryan ("Jessie") and Janet Mock.

Vanessa Williams Cast as Lead in Sony Pictures Telvision Drama 'Satan's Sisters'

Vanessa Williams

Tony, Grammy, and Emmy nominated singer/actress Vanessa Williams has signed on to play the lead role in VH1’s upcoming scripted series inspired by the 2011 Star Jones book “Satan’s Sisters: A Novel of Fiction.” Set in the bright lights of daytime television, the fireworks start every weekday at noon when the hosts of The Lunch Hour -- a long-running popular TV talk show -- discuss life, love, family, politics, and gossip. Williams will play the role of Maxine, the creator and host of “The Lunch Hour;” a formidable, powerful, and decisive woman, but fears she's being put out to pasture.

VH1 Greenlights Drama Inspired by Star Jones Book 'Satan's Sisters'

Star Jones

VH1 will be adding Satan's Sisters to its lineup next year. The network has given the greenlight to a one-hour scripted series inspired by Star Jones’ 2011 book of the same name. Set in the bright lights of daytime television, Satan’s Sisters is the story of The Lunch Hour -- a long-running, popular ladies' talk show in which alliances are forged, careers are made, and bridges are burned.

Slated for a 2017 premiere, the series will focus on the five female co-hosts of a popular daily TV talk show and the fireworks that ensue each weekday when they discuss life, love, family, politics, and gossip.

These five women, with very different points of view, are best friends and sisters...while they're on TV. But behind the scenes, they are “Satan's Sisters” -- a backstage world filled with power struggles, personal demons, diva fits, love affairs, man troubles, cat fights...and cocktails.

VH1 Announces Summer 2014 Lineup

VH1 has seen a ratings rise in 2014 up +33% in the adult 18-49 demo year-to-date. The network looks to keep the momentum going with its newly announced summer line-up.

Last summer's breakout series, "Hit the Floor" will kick off the season on Memorial Day Monday, May 26th with the second-season premiere of the network's dramatic scripted-series which averaged 1.9 million viewers in its debut season. Also premiering this summer is the long-awaited Thursday night line-up of "Dating Naked," "#CandidlyNicole" and "LeAnn & Eddie" beginning July 17. Additional series premiering this summer will be "Make Or Break: The Linda Perry Project," "Behind The Music: Linda Perry," "Philly 4th Of July Jam," "Atlanta Exes," "I Love The 2000s," and "T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle."

VH1's summer slate is as follows:

VH1 Drama HIT THE FLOOR Returns on May 26 (Promo)

VH1 dramatic scripted series HIT THE FLOOR kicks off its second season on Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day) at 9 p.m. ET/PT. HIT THE FLOOR explores the sexy world of professional basketball and the dancers who make the fans (and players) go wild. The Los Angeles Devils are the number one team in the league. When the arena lights go on all of Hollywood comes out to support the million dollar players. But in this city these men share the fame, adrenalin, money, sex and power with their dancers, the Devil Girls.

Watch a Season 2 sneak peek video below:

SINGLE LADIES Canceled by VH1, Final Episode To Air March 24

VH1 has canceled SINGLE LADIES, from Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit Entertainment, after three seasons. The final episode of Season 3, which airs March 24, will serve as the series finale.

“We’ve been proud to deliver three seasons of the drama, romance and style that engaged viewers in each episode of Single Ladies,” VH1 said in a statement to Deadline. “Although we’ve decided not to move forward with another season, we hope to work again with the talented cast, creatives and producers as well as our partners at Flavor Unit Entertainment in the near future. We also thank the show’s fans for their support since the premiere in 2011.”

SINGLE LADIES stars LisaRaye McCoy (Keisha), Denise Vasi (Raquel), Charity Shea (April), D.B. Woodside (Malcolm), Travis Winfrey (Omar), Terrell Tilford (Sean), Harold "House" Moore (Terrence), LeToya Luckett (Felicia Price), Damien Dante Wayans (David Berenger) and Lesley-Ann Brandt (Naomi Cox).

SINGLE LADIES "A Cut Above" Preview

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The third season of SINGLE LADIES continues with a new episode ("A Cut Above") on Monday, January 27at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Raquel and Terrence's new partnership experiences growing pains, as they discover they have very different approaches to business. April, hoping to score points with Felicia, introduces her to everyone at Indulgence, and bonds with a new guy over their respective evil bosses. Malcolm and Keisha continue to deal with Sean as he looks for holes in their armor.

Watch a sneak peek video below:

SINGLE LADIES "The Girl Most Likely To…" Preview

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The third season of SINGLE LADIES continues with a new episode ("The Girl Most Likely To…") on Monday, January 20 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

As Raquel continues to look for investors for Indulgence, she considers a partnership with Terrence in his new business venture. April has her first head-to-head competition with David over a potential new client, Keke. Keisha considers telling Malcolm about the secret photo of Naomi and Malcolm Sr. she discovered. A run-in with Presley threatens Omar's new relationship.

Watch a sneak peek video below:

SINGLE LADIES Season 3 Premieres on Monday, January 6

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VH1 and Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit Entertainment are kicking off the New Year with the third season premiere of hit scripted series SINGLE LADIES on Monday, January 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

After averaging 3.3 million total viewers during premiere plus first encore over the last season each Monday night, VH1's first hour-long scripted series returns with fan favorites LisaRaye McCoy (Keisha), Denise Vasi (Raquel), Charity Shea (April), D.B. Woodside (Malcolm), Travis Winfrey (Omar), Terrell Tilford (Sean), Harold "House" Moore (Terrence) and introducing new supporting cast members LeToya Luckett (Felicia Price), Damien Dante Wayans (David Berenger) and Lesley-Ann Brandt (Naomi Cox).

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Monday Night Ratings: UNDER THE DOME, THE FOSTERS, SWITCHED AT BIRTH, HIT THE FLOOR

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The Monday, July 29 primetime Nielsen ratings are in. Check out a roundup of press released below:

From CBS:
UNDER THE DOME was Monday's dominant program in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings.

At 10 p.m., UNDER THE DOME was first in viewers (11.08m), adults 25-54 (3.7/09) and adults 18-49 (2.7/08). UNDER THE DOME was the night's #1 broadcast in viewers, adults 25-54 and adults 18-49. UNDER THE DOME beat NBC and ABC combined in viewers (vs. 6.15m, +80%), adults 25-54 (vs. 2.4/06, +54%) and adults 18-49 (vs. 2.0/06, +35%) and averaged 3.3 million viewers more than the night's closest competitor (THE BACHELORETTE).

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Katherine Bailess On Acting, Singing, Dancing & Playing Kyle Hart In HIT THE FLOOR

Katherine Bailess stars as Kyle Hart in HIT THE FLOOR

Katherine Bailess is an actress, singer and dancer from Vicksburg, Mississippi, a true southern belle. She recently wrapped filming the new VH1 series HIT THE FLOOR, where she stars as Kyle Hart, one of the elite Los Angeles 'Devil Girl' Professional Basketball Dancers. The show, created by James LaRosa and also starring Charlotte Ross and Dean Cain, premiered in May. The season finale airs on Monday, July 29th.

Bailess is no stranger to television or film as she has recurred on a number of TV shows including GILMORE GIRLS, ONE TREE HILL, THE LOOP and SORDID LIVES. She has also appeared on shows like NCIS and on the big screen as a lead opposite Kelly Clarkson in From Justin to Kelly and Bring It On Again. She also has been in numerous independent films including Below the Beltway, Elle: A Modern Cinderella Tale, Stone Markers and 2 Dead 2 Kill. On occasion, she is also known to step in as a co-host for AFTERBUZZ TV alongside Maria Menounos.

Never one to neglect her southern roots, Bailess still makes time so she can continue to work on her country music, as both a singer and songwriter.

She lives in Los Angeles and, when not working, keeps busy with Pilates, playing the guitar, dancing, reading, hiking and giving back to the community.

In this exclusive new interview with We Love Soaps, Bailess talks about her journey to Hollywood, her love of music and what it's like playing a 'Devil Girl' in HIT THE FLOOR.

WE LOVE SOAPS: I'm loving HIT THE FLOOR, but before we get to that, let's talk about your journey from Vicksburg to Los Angeles?
KATHERINE BAILESS: I grew up as a dancer, and that's how I made it to New York City and got into acting. My very first job was in a soap, ONE LIFE TO LIVE. I started off as an under-five and became recurring. If you appear more than six times on a soap, the AFTRA rep comes and says, "You have to join or you can't get back on set." I was like, "Heck yeah!" That was my first acting gig so it was really cool. Then I tested for two soaps in New York, GUIDING LIGHT and ALL MY CHILDREN. I was up for Kendall in ALL MY CHILDREN, playing Susan Lucci's daughter.

HIT THE FLOOR Season Finale Preview

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VH1’s HIT THE FLOOR is suiting up for its heart-stopping first season finale premiering Monday, July 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT ("Turnover").

From twisted secrets to troubled relationships, the Los Angeles Devil Girls have more to worry about than heating up the dance floor and find themselves forced to make some difficult choices.

As Oscar pushes Olivia to handle a PR nightmare, can the Devil Girls cope with the tragic loss of one of their own?

VH1 Renews HIT THE FLOOR For Second Season

VH1 is giving its dramatic scripted series HIT THE FLOOR a second season. HIT THE FLOOR is currently the highest rated new summer scripted cable series for Adults 18-49. The series is also the #1 program in cable during its Monday night timeslot among Adults 18-49 (excluding sports and specials), Adults 18-34, Women 18-34 and Women 18-49. The series is averaging 1.22 in the Adult 18-49 demo and has attracted an average of 1.9 million total viewers.

HIT THE FLOOR Premieres May 27 on VH1 (Video)

This summer VH1 brings viewers HIT THE FLOOR (formerly BOUNCE) a new dramatic scripted series that asks the question: How much are you willing to sacrifice to make all your dreams come true? The series follows the alluring lives and loves of the Los Angeles Devil Girls, the premier dance team in all of professional basketball. The series will mark VH1's second foray into the hour-long scripted series genre.

Creator Stacy A. Littlejohn Exits SINGLE LADIES

Recently renewed VH1 soap SINGLE LADIES will be heading into its third season without creator/executive producer Stacy A. Littlejohn.

“After two incredible seasons of SINGLE LADIES, I have decided to entrust the show to the safe hands of VH1,” Littlejohn told Deadline. “Having fostered it from its inception, I’ve found great satisfaction in seeing these characters come to life on the screen, and am proud of what the show has become. But after two all-consuming seasons immersed in its production in the great city of Atlanta, I’ve decided it’s time to shift my focus to my life in Los Angeles and the creation of new projects.”

“It’s been an honor to have been the creator and showrunner of VH1’s first-ever, hour-long scripted series,” Littlejohn said. “I have great respect for the talent on this show, all of whom have upheld my vision since its outset. I wish SINGLE LADIES all the best and will continue to tune in Monday nights to see what my girls have been up to.”

PREVIEW: SINGLE LADIES Season Finale ("Finally")

SINGLE LADIES Season 2 Finale on August 27 /
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VH1's primetime soap SINGLE LADIES airs its second season finale on Monday, August 27 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

In the episode titled "Finally," Keisha comes face to face with a stalker and is subsequently forced to make a difficult choice between the men in her life. After meeting Charles' current flame, Padma, Raquel realizes that she must confess her love or possibly lose him forever. When April meets Reggie's family, she learns something about him that rocks her world. Morgan is swept up in romance with a mysterious Middle-Eastern businessman who offers her an opportunity of a lifetime. Omar's new crush threatens his budding relationship with Parker in ways he could have never imagined.

Watch a couple of sneak peeks below:

PREVIEW: VH1's SINGLE LADIES ("Still In Love With You")

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The second season of VH1's primetime soap SINGLE LADIES continues on Monday, August 20 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

In the episode titled "Still In Love With You," Keisha's relationship with Sean is threatened when Malcolm asks for her help with a problematic situation.  Raquel thinks her breakup with Charles must have been fate when Antonio reappears in her life.  A distrusting April is wooed by Reggie, who pulls out all the stops to get her back into his arms.  Omar finds his private life going public when he dates a comedian.

Watch a sneak peek below:

PREVIEW: VH1's SINGLE LADIES ("All of Nothing")

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The second season of VH1's primetime soap SINGLE LADIES continues on Monday, August 13 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

In the episode titled "All of Nothing," Keisha's doubts about Sean disappear when he comes to her rescue after she's victimized.

While shopping for a birthday gift for Charles, Raquel encounters Gavin, a sexy musician. Their strong connection makes her re-examine her relationship with Charles.

April manages to find closure from her break-up with Reggie, but it's short-lived when he returns with an unexpected proposal. Omar falls for a young designer whose ambition knows no bounds.

The attention of an older man forces Morgan to ponder whether age is truly just a number.

Watch a sneak peek below:

PREVIEW: VH1's SINGLE LADIES ("Stormy Weather") - Victoria Rowell Guest Stars

A tornado interrupts an intimate night between Sean (Terrell Tilford)
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The next episode of Season 2 of SINGLE LADIES airs Monday, August 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on VH1.

In "Stormy Weather," while a tornado threatens to touch down near the boutique, Raquel (Denise Vasi) gets trapped in an elevator with Charles (Ricky Whittle), who shares a surprising revelation. Keisha at last commits to Sean following a startling meeting with Malcolm, only to find out he's been committed elsewhere (Victoria Rowell guest stars as Veronica).

Meanwhile, things get stormy between April (Charity Shea) and Reggie (Mark Tallman).

Watch a sneak peek below: