Best of February: beTV serenades you with the best tunes!

Fire away as the best of TV, beTV, serves up two shows that will bring out the music lover in you! Come on, grab a microphone and hit the stage with Nashville and Platinum Hit this February!

Witness the ups and downs of glitzy stardom of the 2nd Season of Nashville! Legendary music icon Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton) continues her struggle to stay in the spotlight as the ambitious young contender, Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere), carries on with her ascent. Viewers were left hanging last season with Rayna and  Deacon (Charles Esten) getting into a car accident after confirming that the latter is the father of Rayna’s first daughter. This season, it looks like Rayna and Juliette will have to work together. Will they ever be friends or will their battle to become THE queen of country music continue this season? Find out starting February 16 and every Sunday at 9:00 PM, first and exclusive on beTV!

Best of December: Let beTV stir up both hemispheres of your brain!

According to psychologists, the left side of the brain controls logical thinking, while the right side showcases one’s creativity. One uses the left hemisphere for analyzing and the right for creative pursuits. This December, let beTV’s line up of shows work both logical and creative thinking and help viewers figure out their brain’s dominant side!

For the brain’s left hemisphere

Catch Dr. Dani Santino (Callie Thorne) as she continues to evaluate and analyze how to go about her roller coaster of a life in the 3rd season of Necessary Roughness. The series focuses on how a tough divorcee like Dr. Dani is able to get her life and career back on track when she loses her job as the psychotherapist for the New York Hawks professional football team and lands a new challenge at talent management agency V3 under the charming Connor McClane (John Stamos) who has secrets to hide. In past seasons, Dr. Dani had been underestimated at every turn, but succeeded beyond all expectations and became a sought-after therapist for her unique brand of tough love therapy, among professional athletes, musicians, politicians. All this while also raising two teenage children on her own and managing her love life. Necessary Roughness begins on December 12, 9:00 PM, Mondays to Thursdays, first and exclusive on beTV! 

FOX premieres three highly anticipated US Blockbuster series on October 19!

October will be a huge month for FOX, as a monumental event in television will be exploding on screens all over the Philippines and Asia on the 19th. On October 19, 2013, FOX will be broadcasting the Philippine and Asian premiere of Season 4 of The Walking Dead at 8:55 PM, followed by the premiere of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Sleepy Hollow at 9:50 PM and 10:45 PM, respectively.

The three shows are among the most highly anticipated series in the US, each owning a distinct fan base as TV adaptations of successful comic book and movie franchises.

Best of October: Girls Rule the World on beTV!

Let girls take over your TV screens this October! Enjoy new seasons of your favorite shows, first and exclusive on beTV!

Catch Paige Duke, the former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series ambassador from South Carolina, as she takes control of the affairs of her heart on the third season of Sweet Home Alabama. A fan favorite in the second season, Paige returns to search for her true love in an all-new, ten-episode run of Sweet Home Alabama! This time, suitors from big cities and small towns will be the one vying for her affection. More tears and more romance await you as bachelors from around the United States head to the Deep South to compete for the heart of this southern belle. Sweet Home Alabama starts on October 6, Sunday at 8:10 PM, first and exclusive on beTV!

Best of August: Top 5 Lessons on Dating from Men at Work Season 2 only on beTV

The guys of Men at Work are back on the best of TV, beTV! Milo (Danny Masterson), who struggled to move on after getting dumped by his girlfriend during the show’s first season, returns with his friends: the sensitive, Neal (Adam Busch); the witty, Tyler (Michael Cassidy); and, the womanizer, Gibbs (James Lesure). With Season 2 set to air on August 29 at 8:30 PM, we have rounded up the Top 5lessons on mating, dating and relating to women from the well-intentioned men of Men at Work.

Lesson No. 1: If there’s a will, there’s a way. Do not hold back on returning to the dating scene even with disappointments and rejection scares. You never know. You might just find the girl of your dreams.

Best of July: beTV brings out different flavors of reality!

Armed with their knives plus their egos, 12 world-renowned chefs are cooking up a storm for a good cause in the 4th Season of Top Chef Masters! Catch them go against each other in this fierce culinary elimination reality competition until one winner is crowned "Top Chef Master" and wins the grand prize of $100,000 for their charity of choice. This season will be smokin’ in Las Vegas beginning July 10 at 9:20 PM and every Monday to Thursdays thereafter, only on the best of TV, beTV!

National Geographic Channel examines Lance Armstrong’s cycling deceit

Millions of sports fans around the world were devastated in January 2013 to hear their hero, cyclist Lance Armstrong—once considered a seven-time Tour de France winner—admit that he had taken performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career. National Geographic Channel attempts to shed light on the dark secrets of Lance Armstrong by recounting the steps that led him to the spotlight on the global cycling stage and the sinister decisions he made that sent his reputation as the world’s greatest cyclist crashing down.

Best of June: Fashion is Passion!

On the 5th season of beTV’s The Rachel Zoe Project starting this June 11 at 6:50 PM and airing on weeknights thereafter, fashion is everything! As she manages a new office, a new styling assistant and a slew of new employees in Los Angeles and New York, Rachel Zoe also shares her fabulous life with her toddler son, Skyler and her husband/business partner Rodger. In this new season, she is set to debut her latest line, take in shows at the New York and Paris Fashion Week while styling clients for music video and photo shoots as well as manage all her other business ventures. With so much at stake for Zoe, this season proves that the fashion journey is never easy, and as she would say, “It is always maj!”

Hot New Shows and Sizzlin’ New Seasons on beTV this April!

After losing their mother 27 years ago to a mysterious and demonic force, Sam Winchester (Jared Padalecki) and Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles) were raised by their father John (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) to be soldiers. He taught them about the paranormal evil that lives in the dark corners and on the back roads of America and how to kill them. Last season, they encountered their worst enemy yet, Leviathan, which took the form of billionaire Dick Roman plotting to devour the human race. 

The Winchesters, fallen angel Castiel (Misha Collins), and young prophet Kevin Tran (Osric Chau) defeated the all-consuming beast, but left Dean and Castiel in Purgatory, and Sam all alone. The 8th season of Supernatural begins as Dean escapes Purgatory with a mysterious comrade who is perhaps more than he bargained for, and Sam has to reconcile the life he found without Dean when he suddenly returns. As the two brothers struggle with their unexpected reunion, they make a shocking discovery that could lead them on a deeply personal mission to settle old scores. Recap the last 4 episodes of Supernatural Season 7 on April 26 from 6:00 PM. Then catch the premiere of Season 8 at 10:10 PM on the channel that serves up only the best of the TV — beTV.

‘Killing Lincoln’ premiere on National Geographic commemorates President Lincoln’s death anniversary

National Geographic Channel has set the Philippine premiere of its first original scripted drama, “Killing Lincoln,” for April 14, 2013, marking the 148th anniversary of the assassination of US President Abraham Lincoln. Narrated on camera by Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and produced by Ridley and Tony Scott’s Scott Free Productions, the film is a two-hour masterpiece that dramatizes what is considered to be one of the most significant events in American history.

Based on the best-selling book Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination That Changed America Forever that was co-written by political commentator and media personality Bill O’Reilly and author Martin Dugard, “Killing Lincoln” recounts the last days of President Lincoln at the close of the American Civil War and exposes how John Wilkes Booth, a popular Shakespearean actor and staunch Confederate supporter, conspires to kill him and subsequently bring down the Union government. On April 14, 1865, President Lincoln went to Ford’s Theatre with his wife Mary to see a play and was shot down at 11 PM by Booth, who jumped down from the theater box, made his way to the stage through the panicking crowd and shouted, “Sic semper tyrannis!” But how could he commit such a terrible act?

Face-offs and comebacks conquer beTV this March!

It’s cupcake versus cupcake in the tastiest culinary competition yet as “Cupcake Wars” invades beTV this March! Four top cupcake makers face-off in three elimination challenges until only one remains and wins the sweet prize of $10,000 plus the opportunity to showcase their cupcakes at a winning event! Judges Candace Nelson (owner of the world’s first cupcake bakery, “Sprinkles Cupcakes”), Florian Bellanger (chef and co-owner of online macaroon company, “MadMac”) and a third rotating judge per week will determine which cupcake wins the war.  The competition heats up starting March 12, Every Mondays through Thursdays at 10:10pm on beTV.

Tim (Darren Boyd, Green Wing) has reached a crossroad—he is stuck in a dead-end job at Computer Universe and he is locked in a custody battle with ex-wife Judith (Dolly Wells) over son Marcus (Jude Wright). As he tries to win back the respect and affection of his horribly precocious nine-year old, he quits his dead-end job to prove that he is not a loser. Tim’s world is shaken, and most definitely stirred, when he is accidentally recruited as a trainee spy for MI5.  First and exclusive on beTV, “Spy” premieres on March 17, Sunday at 8:55pm and starting March 18, airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:55pm.

FOX breaks own record with The Walking Dead 3’s mid-season return

For the third straight time, FOX has broken its own viewership records with the mid-season premiere of The Walking Dead Season 3, according to data from Kantar Media Philippines, a leading TV audience measurement provider in the country. The Walking Dead 3’s mid-season return was the highest-rated US series premiere in the history of Philippine pay TV at 1.2 TVR for all cable and 0.966 for adults aged 16-49 – figures that are double those of the next closest series launch. All eyes were tuned to FOX on February 16 for the return of The Walking Dead 3 to achieve this record, making the channel the undisputed source for all things related to the Golden Globe-nominated hit show.

Nashville takes the spotlight on beTV this February

“With an impeccable cast and tons of talents behind the camera, Nashville could be one of those huge grown-up soaps that hook viewers for years.” -Hollywoodreporter.com

If there’s one show y’all have to check out, make it Nashville. The premise of the aurally pleasing series is an uncanny reflection of the music industry – a country music legend, Rayna James (Connie Britton, Friday Night Lights), is being eased out of the charts after 20 years in the spotlight by the next big thing, Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere, Heroes). What probably rubs Rayna the wrong way, is her record label’s insistence on organizing a co-headlining tour with Juliette, to bring up her numbers; and how even Rayna’s kids themselves are bobbing to the pop-oriented songs of her young, sexy and fame-hungry rival.

“The Walking Dead” resumes explosive third season on Fox this Feb 16

Leaving loads of nail-biting cliffhangers for loyal viewers as it went on its mid-season hiatus, “The Walking Dead” Season 3 returns to Fox Philippines on Feb 16 at 8:55 PM. Fans of the hit TV series about a hardy group of survivors of the zombie apocalypse are expecting an all-out war to explode on their screens at the premiere and will tune in to see what happens when different aspects of human nature clash in a world with little hope left in it.

Star World showcases Grammys live and other red carpet events this February

Bask in Hollywood glitz and glamour as Star World brings viewers the biggest awards shows and red carpet events this February. Find out which films and which stars will garner the most honors at these prestigious occasions, and marvel at the celebrities as they parade up the red carpet and set the fashion world abuzz in their stunning designer suits and gowns.

Star World is proud to be broadcasting The 55th Grammy Awards LIVE this Monday, February 11 at 9 AM to give you a sumptuous breakfast of amazing musical performances and the who’s who of the global music industry waiting to be honored for their contributions to music. The Grammy Awards have been celebrating for more than fifty years the music and artists who have touched the hearts and souls of people around the world, and this year’s event, to be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, promises to be the biggest effort to carry on this noble tradition. A total of 81 awards will be given away this year, including three new categories: Best Classical Compendium, Best Latin Jazz Album, and Best Urban Contemporary Album. An astounding roster of artists are set to perform onstage for Music’s Biggest Night, including the usual suspects Rihanna, Bruno Mars and Justin Timberlake as well as legends like Sting and Elton John. The Grammys will also pay tribute to the late Levon Helm of The Band with Zac Brown, T Bone Burnett (as musical director), Alabama Shakes' Brittany Howard, Elton John, Mumford & Sons, and Mavis Staples. Meanwhile, Stanley Clarke, Chick Corea and Kenny Garrett will also perform a touching tribute to jazz legend Dave Brubeck.

Cheer for Pinoy Chef Paul Qui in Top Chef Season 9 on beTV

Get set to embark on the gruelling journey of fellow countryman, Paul Qui, to culinary excellence in America through the Emmy award-winning culinary contest reality TV series Top Chef Season 9. Follow the Manila-born, Texas, Austin-based chef through the toughest of cooking challenges against a record field of contestants and cheer him on to his glorious achievement on beTV as he does the Philippines proud!

Premiering January 21, 2013 and airing weeknights, 7:40pm on beTV, the riveting Top Chef returns for its latest, ninth season which chef Paul Qui wins! Share in his roller coaster ride through 18 episodes to beating 28 other contestants to bring home the US$125,000 cash prize as well as earn the coveted title of ‘Top Chef’. “Filipinos have a lot of heart, a lot of drive. And I definitely got that from my parents,” said Paul, who grew up in San Juan in Metro Manila. He believes these traits helped him ‘bring home the bacon’ from Top Chef.

Starworld Boasts Eight Year With American Idol 12

Proving its status as a global leader in entertainment programming, Star World is bringing the US’s top reality entertainment show, American Idol, once again to millions of viewers in Asia and beyond for the eighth year in a row, making the Pay TV channel the true home for idols as well as the show’s legions of devoted fans. Star World is committed to delivering every exciting moment of American Idol Season 12 to scores of viewers in Southeast Asia, India, Taiwan and the Middle East so that they get the latest performances, updates and scoops straight from their homes as soon as they happen.

Huge, fantastic changes are happening to American Idol in its 12th season, the biggest of which is a new roster of celebrity judges of unprecedented international stardom. Joining the powerful music producer Randy Jackson, who presence has fueled the show since its first season, are country music star Keith Urban, also husband to actress Nicole Kidman; the quirky and fun pop superstar Nicki Minaj, whose hits “Super Bass” and “Starships” have inundated global airwaves in recent years; and the eternal diva Mariah Carey, who has been enthralling audiences with her vocal prowess over a musical career that has spanned more than 20 years. Together, these four judges have enough star power and experience in the music industry to select the best American Idol hopefuls to vie for the coveted title as well as give meaningful and insightful comments to help them along their journey. Fans will be happy to know that Emmy-nominated host Ryan Seacrest is returning to the show to guide viewers through another exciting season of amazing musical performances.

Exude grace under pressure on beTV this January!

Dr. Dani Santino (Callie Thorne, Rescue Me) thought she had it all figured out: she had a beautiful home, a successful husband, two great teenaged kids, and a satisfying career as a psychotherapist until she caught her husband cheating on her. On the 2nd season of Necessary Roughness, Dani's perfect world begins to unravel as she is forced to find a way to keep her family, her finances, and her sanity intact following a divorce. She will be facing a whole new batch of issues to tackle, both personally and professionally as she becomes the most sought-after therapist for professional athletes and other high-profile personalities.  She also starts a new relationship with Matt (Marc Blucas, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and tries to keep her kids on track. Would she be able to hold it all together?  Find out on Necessary Roughness every Monday and Tuesday starting January 21 at 8:30pm, first and exclusive on beTV.

Good drama loves company this October on beTV!

Drop Dead Diva’s Jane (Brooke Elliott) is a plus-sized attorney whose body becomes home to the spirit of an aspiring model named Deb, when their souls crossed paths at death. Given a second chance at life, Deb comes to terms with her new life as Jane, and gradually learns that body size is not the only definition of beauty. The romantic comedy follows Deb as Jane struggling with her new-found intelligence and her feelings for Deb’s fiancé Grayson (Jackson Hurst, A Bird of the Air). In this 4th Season, Jane tries to put her past behind and move on with her new beau Owen (Lex Medlin, Southland), but former flame Grayson steps back into the picture. So, after three seasons of Jane running after Grayson, this time, Grayson is the one pining for Jane. How will this love triangle end? One thing’s for sure, wedding bells will ring for Jane and one lucky man by the end of Drop Dead Diva Season 4. With a new addition to the cast, the series will get even more interesting starting October 1, airing on weeknights at 8:30pm, first and exclusively on beTV. 

Meet TV’s Funniest Guys In Men At Work on beTV

There’s nothing like a good laugh to get your weeknights going and beTV is the place to be for just that. Swinging in this September are the funniest guys on television as they dish out seriously tongue-in-cheek humour, irreverent behaviour and absolute fun in the brand new US sitcom, Men At Work on beTV!

Dubbed an all-male version of Sex and the City – only that it’s funny – and reminiscent of Seinfeld, Men at Work is positively the fresh, must-catch half-hour of laughs on TV. Premiering 3 September 2012 and airing Mondays to Fridays at 8.30pm first and exclusively on beTV, Men At Work is a brash new original comedy following four hip and young professionals as they take on New York and live life "Full Steam" ahead, in the spirit of title of the magazine they work for.