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Monday, May 21 at 10.00am on FOX8

The awards reflect Billboard’s chart rankings based on key fan interactions with music, including album sales and downloads, track downloads, radio airplay and touring as well as streaming and social interactions on Facebook, Twitter, Vevo, Youtube, Spotify and other popular online destinations for music. These measurements are tracked year-round by Billboard and its data partners, including Nielsen Entertainment and Next Big Sound. The awards will be based on the reporting period of March 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012. Top artists will be recognised in a variety of genres, including R&B, Rap, Pop, Country, Rock, Latin and Alternative.

Saturday May 12 at 7.30pm on FOX8

America’s Next Top Model is back, but this time it features fourteen returning models from previous seasons, competing in high-fashion photo shoots and other amazing challenges. There’ll be tears, tantrums, bonding and backstabbing – but one thing is for sure, only one of them can take out the title of America’s Next Top Model: AllStars! The winner will receive a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl Cosmetics, the cover of Beauty In Vogue and fashion spreads in Vogue Italia and Beauty In Vogue.

Tuesday April 10 at 9.30pm on FOX8

Popular model and former Miss Universe Australia Laura Dundovic returns as host of FOXTEL’s local production of the international hit matchmaking reality series Dating In The Dark.

A ratings hit for FOX8 last summer, each episode of Dating In The Dark features three single guys and three single girls who will live together under one roof but only come into contact with the opposite sex in the specially created dark room, which has state-of-the-art cameras with high definition night vision technology to capture everything. This season, the action in the dark room will be taken up a notch with the installation of a bath amongst amongst other toys Laura will follow the personal journey of eac other toys. Laura will follow the personal journey of eachh of the contestants as they interact with potential of the contestants as they interact with potential partners and participate in various dating activities over the course of several days, as they search for love completely in the dark.

Tuesday April 10 at 8.30pm on FOX8

The number-one series continues for another season of epic romance, suspense and a bloody good thrill ride. Based on the best-selling book series, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES is the story of two vampire brothers, obsessed with the same gorgeous girl, who are battling to control the fate of an entire town.

Last season, the appearance of the vengeful Katherine Pierce threw a wrench into the love triangle between Stefan, Elena and Damon, and the other residents of Mystic Falls were forced to choose sides as they fall victim to a new breed of danger. Stefan and Damon were later met with their greatest challenge yet — the arrivals of Elijah and Klaus, two of the Original vampires. As Klaus went head to head with Damon and took a special interest in Stefan Stefan he also seemingly focused on breaking the “S , he also seemingly focused on breaking the “Sunun and Moon” curse by sacrificing Elena; never swaying and Moon” curse by sacrificing Elena; never swaying from his mission, no matter the action the brothers took, he proved to be the most powerful vampire in existence.

Season three opens the door to learn more about Klaus and the Original Family as his motives for wanting Stefan on his side are finally revealed. As Stefan sinks deeper into the dark side, Damon and Elena struggle with the guilt of their growing bond, even as they work together to bring Stefan back from the edge. Plus, the ghosts from Jeremy s Jeremy’s past have a powerful message they past have a powerful message they re’re trying to deliver to him, not to mention the impact they trying to deliver to him, not to mention the impact they re’re having having on his relationship with Bonnie. And, as Caroline and Tyler grow closer, a war erupts between their families.

Tuesday April 10 at 7.30pm on FOX8

Filled with mystery, scandal and intrigue, the one-hour drama PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, based on the best-selling book series, returns for another suspenseful season. In season one, as four 16-year-old girlfriends — Aria, Hanna, Spencer and Emily — dealt with the aftermath of their best friend Alison’s mysterious disappearance and death, they believed their secrets were safe forever. Yet they began to receive threatening messages from someone named “A” who seemed to know their most private details — details they wanted to keep hidden — threatening everything they held dear in their picturesque suburban community as secrets, lies and betrayals continued to unfold.

The The drama continues as season two begins moments after t drama continues as season two begins moments after thehe explosive season one finale The girls are the talk explosive season one finale. The girls are the talk of the town — and not in a good way. Surprises and challenges will be in store for each this season, and “A” may succeed in her quest. Whoever said that change is good has never visited Rosewood, PA … or come across four pretty little liars.

Friday April 6 at 8.30pm on FOX8

The Magicians returns for season 2 with incredible illusions, mind-bending magic and classic tricks with a contemporary twist, performed by some of the world’s best magicians.

Friday, March 23 at 10.00pm on FOX8

The World Poker Tour is a high stakes tournament not for the faint-hearted as fortunes are lost or made with the flip of a card. Join us as we travel the world with these specials and catch the final table action in Vienna.

Wednesday March 21 at 7.30pm on FOX8

This high-concept action comedy follows Chuck Bartowski as the Buy More computer geek turned secret agent. When Chuck unwittingly downloads a database of government information and deadly fighting skills into his head, he becomes the CIA’s most vital secret. This sets Chuck on a path to become a full-fledged spy, assisted by the stoic Colonel John Casey; Chuck’s best friend, Morgan Grimes; and the CIA’s top agent — and now Chuck’s wife — Sarah Walker. With the help of this unlikely team and his unorthodox techniques, Chuck is ready to take Operation Bartowski freelance.

Chuck’s spy abilities will be put to a new test when he and his team must save mankind without the help of the CIA CIA Instead they’ll use the cover of the Buy More electronics store to fund their own operations leading to new . Instead, they’ll use the cover of the Buy More electronics store to fund their own operations, leading to new missions, new stakes and new obstacles. With Chuck and Sarah as newlyweds and his family in on his secret, it has never been harder for Chuck to separate his spy life from his personal life. Featuring an amazing ensemble cast and action unlike anything else on television, there is no mission too impossible for CHUCK.

Sunday March 11 at 10.00pm on FOX8

American Dad Season 6! Is the animated story of C.I.A. Agent Stan Smith, and his not so average family. Stan is a hyperactive American Dad that is constantly fighting off terrorists who threaten the safety of the United States, sometimes causing more harm than good. His wife Francine is your average house wife, though she has a past of partying, drinking and drug taking that she had to give up for the sake of her conservative husband. Hayley, Stan’s only only daughter, is a rebellious teenager. She speaks her own mind, and does things her own way. She is a liberal daughter, is a rebellious teenager. She speaks her own mind, and does things her own way. She is a liberal college student who has gone over to extreme left-wing liberalism just to spite her dad. Steve the dorky son enjoys games like Dungeons and Dragons, and goes to great pathetic lengths to be cool. Then there’s Roger, the illegal alien who has been hiding out in the family’s home ever since he was rescued him from Area 51. Roger is not allowed out in public, which causes him great distress and means that he does nothing but vegetate in front of the TV. Last but not least there is Klaus, a wisecracking talking fish who is secretly in love with Francine. Klaus was a CIA experiment gone horribly wrong ending up with a German man’s brain.

Sunday March 11 at 9.30pm on FOX8

The Cleveland Show continues with Season 2, as we follow Quahog’s favorite soft-spoken neighbour, Cleveland Brown, as he settles down in Virginia with his high school sweetheart and her unruly kids.