April Numbers: HLN

HLN is noting its April ratings…

HLN TOPS MSNBC IN TOTAL DAY DEMO IN APRIL 2013

“Morning Express with Robin Meade” Once Again Bests MSNBC’s “Morning Joe”

HLN Continues to Post Double Digit Gains Across Both Dayparts & Demos; Prime Programs Boast Triple & Double Digit Gains

HLN topped MSNBC by +2% in Total Day among the coveted P25-54 demo (142k vs. 139k) in April 2013; MSNBC slipped to #4 for the month in Total Day P25-54 in cable

HLN’s morning show, “Morning Express with Robin Meade” bested MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” by +8% in P25-54 (144k vs. 133k), marking the second consecutive monthly win; Fueled by continuing coverage of the Jodi Arias trial and several breaking news stories, HLN experienced double-digit gains in Total Day and Prime vs. prior year:

Q1 2013 Numbers: HLN

HLN is noting it’s Jodi Arias skewed numbers for Q1…

HLN ONLY CABLE NEWS NETWORK UP IN BOTH DEMOS IN TOTAL DAY & PRIME IN 1Q 13

HLN & HLNtv.com Each Score Best March Ever

New 10 p.m. Show “HLN After Dark” Premieres to Double-Digit Gains

Fueled by coverage of the Jodi Arias trial, new program launch and distinctive analysis on long-standing shows, HLN posted double-digit gains in 1Q 13 and March and is the only cable news network to experience explosive growth. Adding to the network’s milestone, HLN scored its best ever March in total day total viewers (396k P2+).

1Q 13
Total Day
P2+
+17% (308k vs. 264k)
P25-54
+23% (118k vs. 96k)

Jodi Arias Mania…

The New York Times’ Brian Stelter writes about Jodi Arias mania…

The 10 p.m. talk show, called “HLN After Dark: The Jodi Arias Trial,” conducts a mock trial of its own, gathering 12 people in Atlanta for what it calls a “live studio jury” to review some aspect of the case. The jurors hold up “guilty” or “not guilty” placards toward the end of the hour.

“We were just responding to the behaviors we were seeing on social media, out in the world, in people’s homes: as a trial unfolds, the people who watch start to become jurors, deliberating with each other all over the place,” Mr. Safon said.

HLN Goes Off The Jodi Arias Deep End…

HLN announced a M-Th Jodi Arias Trial Show…

HLN After Dark: The Jodi Arias Trial Launches Wednesday at 10 p.m. on HLN

HLN After Dark: The Jodi Arias Trial kicks off Wed, March 13 airing from 10 -11 p.m. (ET). HLN anchor Vinnie Politan and network trial experts Nancy Grace, Jane Velez-Mitchell, Ryan Smith and Dr. Drew Pinsky will argue what they consider the strongest accusations and evidence of the day in the Arias murder trial before 12 members of a live studio audience who will decide the merits of the arguments presented and act as jurors in the case, rendering a verdict each night. In Session on truTV correspondents Jean Casarez and Beth Karas will report the latest courtroom details from Arizona while Joey Jackson, In Session contributor, will provide analysis.

HLN After Dark airs Mon- Thu, 10 -11 p.m. on HLN, re-airing at 1 and 3 a.m. (ET). HLN After Dark will air throughout the duration of the trial.

It’ll probably do well in the ratings. Never underestimate a TV viewing audience’s appetite for “Better you than me TV”…

Kyra Phillips New HLN Show Debuts Feb 4th…

HLN announced that Kyra Phillips new HLN show, “Raising America with Kyra Phillips” will debut Feb 4th…

Raising America with Kyra Phillips Premieres Monday, Feb. 4 on HLN

Live two-hour weekday show to cover day’s top news stories through a parental lens

Launching Monday, Feb. 4, HLN anchor Kyra Phillips hosts a two-hour daily show that covers the nation’s major news stories and explores their impact on American families. Raising America with Kyra Phillips examines topical issues that relate to home, children and today’s modern families, and draws viewer engagement through social media and interactive online posts.

As it covers the daily news scene, Raising America will go deeper on topics that hit home for parents, including childhood obesity, safety in our schools and teens oversharing on social media to their future detriment. Contributors to the program include some of the most intriguing and popular bloggers speaking to parents today, such as Heather Armstrong, Charlie Capen, Jill Smokler, Tom Matlack and Krystel Spell, among many others.

Jeff Zucker: CNN Worldwide President

The press release…

Jeff Zucker Named President of CNN Worldwide

Jeff Zucker will join CNN Worldwide as president of the multi-platform global news enterprise, it was announced today by Phil Kent, chairman and CEO of CNN parent company Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. In January 2013, Zucker will assume executive oversight of a portfolio of 23 branded news and information businesses that includes CNN/U.S., CNN International, CNN.com and HLN and reaches more than 2 billion people in some 200 countries around the world. Zucker will report to Kent and will be based at CNN in New

Zucker started his 25-year career with NBC as a researcher for NBC Sports’ coverage of the 1988 Summer Olympic Games and rose to president and chief executive officer of NBC Universal. He was named executive producer of Today in January 1992; under his eight-year leadership, the program was the most-watched morning news show and the most profitable program on television. Zucker went on to executive-produce NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw and the network’s coverage of the Persian Gulf War, the 1993 and 1997 presidential inaugurations and the 2000 elections. He was promoted to president of NBC Entertainment, president of the NBC Entertainment, News & Cable group and president and CEO of the NBC Universal Television Group. Currently, Zucker is executive producer of the syndicated daytime show Katie.

“Jeff’s experience as a news executive is unmatched for its breadth and success,” said Kent. “He built and sustained the number-one brand in morning news, and under his watch NBC’s signature news programming set a standard for quality and professionalism. As a programmer, a brand-builder and a leader, he will bring energy and new thinking to CNN. I couldn’t be happier to welcome him or more excited about what he’ll accomplish here.”

HLN Gets Into The Rerun Business

In an odd move, HLN announced that it had acquired the rights to re-airing old episodes of ABC’s reality based “What would You Do?” series. Well at least its not prison docs or ancient pedophile entrapment reruns…

HLN EXPANDS ITS LINE-UP WITH ACQUISITION OF POPULAR BROADCAST SERIES WHAT WOULD YOU DO? PREMIERING OCTOBER 21

HLN Introduces Dr. Drew On Call October 22 & Builds On Popular Franchises

NEW YORK, NY—October 11, 2012—HLN has acquired the exclusive cable television rights to more than 35 episodes of the popular ABC News program What Would You Do?, a first time broadcast acquisition for the news and views brand. HLN general manager & executive vice president Scot Safon announced the acquisition today, noting a larger HLN portfolio expansion that includes the launch of new primetime offerings Dr. Drew On Call and Nancy Grace Mysteries, and new daytime show Making It In America.

“HLN is exploring new programming dimensions that connect us with a broader audience while continuing to deliver what HLN fans want: must-see, must-share news that relates to how we live today,” said Safon. “What Would You Do? is a great program that invites viewers to question how they might behave when confronted with situations drawn from everyday life and daily news, from eye-witnessing abusive behavior to blowing the whistle on a scam. This show allows you to put yourself inside the kind of stories we are covering every day.”

HLN launches new 4pm show with Vinnie Politan

HLN announced its new 4pm program with Vinnie Politan…

IS THE AMERICAN DREAM ALIVE? HLN’S NEW DAILY PROGRAM MAKING IT IN AMERICA, HOSTED BY VINNIE POLITAN, AIMS TO FIND OUT

Weekday News Show Premieres Monday, September 24, and Airs 4-5 p.m., ET

HLN launches the new daily news program Making It In America, hosted by Vinnie Politan, on Monday, September 24. The program, which will air 4-5pm ET, will focus on the news stories, trends and newsmakers that illustrate how Americans are surviving and, in some cases, thriving in today’s challenging economic climate, it was announced by Scot Safon, executive vice president & general manager HLN.

“While achieving the American Dream seems elusive to many these days, you would be surprised how people are embracing the challenges and persevering.

new economies, creating new solutions, partnering and innovating. Fully covering the topic of ‘Making It In America,’ means capturing the challenges, the victories, the inventiveness and the struggles. It is a big area to tackle, and we’re excited to have Vinnie Politan—popular HLN host, dad, homeowner– lead our coverage,” said Safon.

HLN’s Convention Coverage Plans…

HLN announced its Democrat and Republican convention plans…

HLN Looks Beyond the Beltway for the Race to the White House in 2012

Kyra Phillips to Lead HLN Convention Coverage with the Focus on Voters

In August and September, HLN will take viewers inside the political conventions with a fresh perspective that focuses on delegates and voters, rather than the politicians at the podium. From the opening gavel to the acceptance speech, HLN will deliver the sights, sounds, frenzy and excitement of the conventions, plus the stories that hit home for Americans this election year. HLN’s Kyra Phillips will anchor live reports during signature programs Morning Express with Robin Meade and Evening Express as well as throughout the day from the 2012 political conventions sites in Tampa, Florida and Charlotte, North Carolina.

HLN’s political programming and coverage of the political conventions will include the following special features:

Jim Walton to step Down From CNN Worldwide

CNN Woldwide President Jim Walton’s note to staff that he is going to be stepping down….

After more than 30 years at this company and nearly 10 years as the leader of this great news organization, I have decided to leave my role at CNN on December 31, 2012.

For some time, I’ve been talking with Phil Kent about wanting to make a change, and he supports my decision. I’ve told Phil that I will cooperate with any transition timeline that he and Time Warner want to implement. Phil requested that I work out the year and be available after that if needed, which I’ve agreed to do.

I am proud of what we have accomplished together over these last 10 years – innovative programming, the development of great talent in front of and behind the cameras, expansion in digital and mobile, significant investment and expansion in international coverage, financial success and, most importantly, great and trusted journalism. Thank you for the role you have played in our successes.

CNN needs new thinking. That starts with a new leader who brings a different perspective, different experiences and a new plan, one who will build on our great foundation and will commit to seeing it through. And I’m ready for a change. I have interests to explore and I want to give myself time to do it.

The next few months will be filled with election news and other important events that will require all of our focus to report the news with the quality and expertise the world expects of CNN. I look forward to working alongside each of you, as I have over the past 30-plus years, to do just that.

HLN to Host Daytime Emmys

HLN announced it will be hosting the Daytime Emmy Awards this year…

HLN CELEBRATES THE YEAR’S BUZZED-ABOUT TV PROGRAMMING AND STARS AS HOST NETWORK OF THE 39TH ANNUAL DAYTIME ENTERTAINMENT EMMY® AWARDS TO AIR LIVE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 23

2012 Show Includes Tributes to Outgoing Series & Beloved Talent; Spotlight on Innovative Programs

NEW YORK, NY, May 24, 2012—HLN grabs the reigns as the host network of the 39th annual daytime entertainment Emmy® Awards to be presented live from The Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 23, 8-10 p.m., ET/PT, it was announced by Scot Safon, Executive Vice President & General Manager, HLN, and Malachy Wienges, Chairman, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

“HLN is thrilled to work with NATAS to celebrate some of television’s best programs and performances,” said Safon. “Every day we focus on the news and information people talk about, and that has included extensive coverage of the Daytime Emmys in the past. This year, we’re very excited to also be carrying the event itself.”

HLN to Launch New Evening News Show June 4th…

HLN announced a new evening news show to launch on June 4th…

HLN REVS UP NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LAUNCH OF EVENING EXPRESS, HOSTED BY RYAN SMITH, MONDAY, JUNE 4

Nationally Syndicated Radio Host and Best-Selling Financial Expert Clark Howard and CNN Journalist Isha Sesay Join New Show Airing 5-7 p.m. ET

NEW YORK, NY, May 22, 2012—HLN launches a new destination for news and information with Evening Express, hosted by Ryan Smith, beginning Monday, June 4. This new addition to HLN’s schedule will air weeknights, 5-7 p.m. ET, and feature HLN’s popular personal finance expert Clark Howard, and CNN’s Isha Sesay, it was announced by Scot Safon, Executive Vice President and General Manager, HLN. Evening Express will be based at the network’s global headquarters in Atlanta.

“HLN is excited to offer our viewers an evening news program that centers on the news and information they’ll discuss around the dinner table,” said Safon. “The format and tone of Evening Express was inspired by our hit show Morning Express with Robin Meade. Viewers tell us all the time that they love how Robin and the Morning Express team start their day on HLN, and now Ryan, Clark and Isha will be welcoming them home in the evening.”

April Numbers: HLN

HLN is noting its April ratings…

HLN Posts Most Growth in Cable News in Both Total Day and Prime

Nancy Grace Up the Most of Any Cable News Show in Prime among P25-54

HLN Weekend Mysteries Block Continues to Post Gains in April 2012

In April 2012, HLN is the only cable news network to post double digit growth in both Total Viewers and P25-54 in Total Day and Primetime (M-Su) compared to a year ago.

Total Day

P2+ +18% 257k vs. 217k
P25-54 +9% 99k vs. 91k

Primetime (M-Su)

P2+ +20% 373k vs. 310k
P25-54 +20% 128k vs. 106k

HLN’s 7p – 11p programs post significant increases and milestones in April 2012:

The end of HLN’s “Local Edition”…

TVNewser’s Alex Weprin writes about HLN ending its 5 minute “Local Edition” breaks…

It is the end of an era at HLN, as the network has told its cable partners that it is pulling “Local Edition,” the five-minute segments at the bottom of every half-hour dedicated to local news and programming.

In a statement to TVNewser, the network laid out why it was choosing to stop carriage of the segments:

“Over the past several years, HLN has evolved its programming to focus more on long form shows, changing the programming format where Local Edition currently airs. After assessing viewer feedback, foregoing Local Edition furthers our programming evolution and benefits the viewer experience.”

Robin Meade Profile

Time Out Chicago’s Robert Feder profiles HLN’s Robin Meade.

Long before America woke up to Robin Meade as the star of HLN’s Morning Express, Chicago couldn’t get enough of the former beauty queen-turned-anchorwoman. Among numerous fansites she inspired during her six-year run at WMAQ-Channel 5 was one actually called “Can’t Get Enough of Robin Meade.”

It’s been more than a decade since she left the NBC-owned station, whose history of sacrificing its loveliest ingenues to network renown extends from Jane Pauley and Deborah Norville to Ginger Zee and Paula Faris.

But to her credit, Meade, 42, hasn’t lost a bit of the sunny disposition and infectious enthusiasm that colleagues and viewers here found so endearing. Both qualities come through in Brand New Day, her critically acclaimed debut album of country music songs.

February Numbers: HLN…

HLN is noting its February ratings…

Dayparts

In Feb 12, HLN increased its Total Day audience by +19% among total viewers (285k vs. 240k) and +5% among P25-54 viewers (106k vs. 101k).
In Prime (M-Su), HLN increased its delivery by +22% among total viewers (426k vs. 350k) and +20% among P25-54 viewers (136k vs. 113k).

Programming

Nancy Grace at 10 p.m. ET increased its audience by +11% among total viewers (337k vs. 303k) and was up slightly among 25-54 demo viewers (111k vs. 109k) compared to a year-ago; it’s second full month in the 10 p.m. timeslot.
In Feb, Showbiz Tonight at 11 p.m. ET increased among total viewers by +29% vs. year-ago (309k vs. 240k) and increased by +20% among P25-54 viewers (115k vs. 96k).
HLN Weekend Mysteries block more than doubled its audience in both total viewers and the P25-54 demo compared to a year-ago; up +116% among total viewers (360k vs. 167k) and up +106% among 25-54 viewers (128k vs. 62k).

Open Mouth, Insert Foot…

The DailyMail writes about Nancy Grace putting her foot in it again…

She said: ‘I’d like to know who was around her, who, if anyone gave her drugs – following alcohol and drugs – and who let her slip, or pushed her, underneath that water? Apparently, no signs of force or trauma to the body…’

Grace then added: ‘Who let Whitney Houston go under her water?’

HLN Goes All In on Whitney Houston…

From HLN…

HLN ENTIRE PRIME LINE-UP LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES

Prime Hosts Jane Velez-Mitchell, Nancy Grace and Dr. Drew Cover Latest News on the Death of Whitney Houston

HLN Morning Anchor Robin Meade Also Live From LA

HLNtv.com Premiere Online Source for Latest News and Commentary

HLN prime hosts and morning news anchor report live from Los Angeles to provide the latest news and perspective on the untimely death of singer/actress Whitney Houston. Coverage includes:

Jane Velez-Mitchell (7 p.m. ET) live from the heart of Hollywood at Grauman’s Chinese Theater to uncover the secrets behind Houston’s very public life, and discusses the perils of addiction in the spotlight of celebrity;

Nancy Grace (8 & 10 p.m. ET) is on the scene investigating Houston’s death from the Beverly Hilton Hotel where the singer was found dead;

Dr. Drew (9 p.m. ET) examines the pressure of celebrity culture and those who enable celebrities including doctors. Should they be held responsible?

Issue-less Jane Velez-Mitchell…

Starting Monday, HLN’s Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell will be rebranded as just Jane Velez-Mitchell with a new look. HNL posted a video on Facebook of Mitchell explaining why the change…

Joy Behar Exits HLN: Update…

The New York Post’s Michael Starr, and there’s a name I haven’t had to type in too long, has an update on the Joy Behar/HLN news…

While her departure is being described as “totally amicable,” insiders say the well-liked Behar “would have been happy” to continue with the show — but that execs at HLN, CNN’s sister station, want stronger ratings at 10 p.m.

Update: The New York Times’ Brian Stelter has more…

She was hired by HLN in 2009 as part of an expansion of its prime time lineup, and her talk show, “The Joy Behar Show,” helped to propel the channel’s ratings. But it became clear earlier this year that she was not entirely comfortable with the channel’s shift toward crime and tabloid news, in particular the Casey Anthony murder trial. Her show was taken off the channel’s schedule for a full week as that trial neared its end.

“The network doesn’t fit with her enthusiasms and interests,” an HLN executive said on condition of anonymity on Thursday. The executive insisted on anonymity because the channel had already issued a statement on her departure.

Joy Behar to Exit HLN…

Deadline.com’s Nellie Andreeva scoops that Joy Behar is going to exit HLN at the end of the year…

I have learned that Joy Behar will leave HLN at the end of the year. Behar, who has hosted her primetime talk show on the CNN sibling since 2009, is in the final year of her contract there. She has done well on HLN, where her The Joy Behar Show is the second-highest-rated behind Nancy Grace. “It just felt it was time for everyone,” an insider said.

CNN Finally Lands Robin Meade…

Although it was only for about half an hour. This morning on HLN Meade had an interview with Herman Cain. The Cain interview was set up well beforehand but he stuck with it despite yesterday’s ruckus over the sexual harassment allegations. Well CNN, deciding to really play up what its estranged sister network* did, brought Meade over to talk with Suzanne Malveaux as they replayed almost the entire HLN interview. To add further weight to the seriousness the network was taking this Wolf Blitzer was brought in from Washington for analysis.

Typical CNN overkill? Yes but also a shrewdly smart tie-in opportunity to feature Meade on CNN and show CNN news viewers what Morning Express has to offer even though in theory that could mean CNN viewers defecting to HLN which doesn’t help CNN’s morning woes any.

The interview can be seen here. Video of Meade’s appearance on CNN is not online apparently.

* – By “estranged sister network” I mean HLN is moving further and further away from CNN in terms of subject matter and content and CNN is paying less and less attention to HLN as a result of this move, except when it suits it. Like today. It’s not as bad as the bad old days of the NBC News MSNBC relationship but it’s still pretty bad.

Update: Before anyone emails me or comments, yes I know this wasn’t really Meade’s first time on CNN. Work with me people!

HLNTV.com Launches…

CNN Observations observes the soft launch of the new custom HLNTV.com…

HLN to cover Conrad Murray Trial

HLN announced that it is going to be covering the trial Dr. Conrad Murray…

HLN PROVIDES COMPLETE, EXPERT COVERAGE OF THE TRIAL OF DR. CONRAD MURRAY

“The Death of Michael Jackson: Dr. Conrad Murray on Trial” Includes Pre and Post Trial Analysis, Live Courtroom Action, Two-Part Documentary

HLN is America’s television destination for coverage of the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, the man accused of causing the death of Michael Jackson. Beginning today, HLN’s deep bench of talent provides a complete view of events in and around the Los Angeles Superior Court, as well as a comprehensive exploration into the lives of the Jackson family and Murray. Network hosts and reporters including Nancy Grace, Jane Velez-Mitchell, AJ Hammer, Ryan Smith and Vinnie Politan deliver up to the minute reports on the latest trial action, and hosts Dr. Drew Pinsky, Joy Behar and Robin Meade feature special programming daily on their respective shows.

9/11′s 10th: CNN/HLN Programming Plans…

CNN and HLN’s programming plans for 9/11

CNN To Provide Global, Multi-Platform Live Coverage of the 10th Anniversary of Sept. 11th

On the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11th, CNN will broadcast live from New York, Washington, D.C., Shanksville, Penn., Afghanistan and Pakistan. CNN’s special live coverage will air across CNN/U.S., CNN International, and CNN en Español; and CNN.com and CNN Apps will live stream events throughout the day. In addition, and throughout the week, HLN will air HLN: Your Neighborhood Remembers 9/11, a series of specials and reports showcasing how communities across the country have triumphed over tragedy.

On Sunday, Sept. 11, beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET, CNN’s global broadcast will be anchored by Anderson Cooper and Candy Crowley from New York City’s Ground Zero, joined by CNN International anchor Becky Anderson, chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta and anchor and special correspondent Soledad O’Brien. Wolf Blitzer will anchor from the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., joined by Pentagon correspondent Barbara Starr. John King will anchor from the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Penn. Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh will contribute from Pakistan, and anchor Suzanne Malveaux and senior international correspondent Nic Robertson will contribute to CNN’s coverage from Afghanistan. On Sept. 11th, 2001, Robertson was one of the only Western television journalists in Taliban-held Afghanistan, and reported on the Taliban response and the attacks by the Northern Alliance on Kabul live via satellite videophone. Senior anchor Patricia Janiot and anchor Juan Carlos López will lead CNN en Español’s coverage from Ground Zero with regular reports by Adriana Hauser in New York and Ione Molinares from the Pentagon.

HLN Changes…

TVNewser’s Alex Weprin writes about layoffs at HLN as the network prepares to retool afternoons…

Part of the strategy is to add more chat and talk shows in the afternoon, replacing the news-based format it currently features.

Despite the layoffs, HLN is not expected to lose headcount, so new positions have been opened to replace the ones lost

Robin Meade Interview…

CNN Observations interviews Robin Meade…

How’s everything going with CMA Fest?

It’s good! It’s good! It’s my first time to come here as an artist. I came last year, you know, as a reporter covering the flood recovery. So this is a totally different vantage point, and I’m getting more worn out just meeting people, and keeping busy with everything.

Are you still doing any work or are you just kinda leaving it up to the artist thing this time?

This time around it’s all artist stuff. No cameras are following me around from HLN this time.

Carlos Diaz Joins HLN’s Morning Express…

HLN announced Carlos Diaz had joined Morning Express as a Sports Anchor in what appears to be the first press release from a network regarding talent that included relevant Twitter accounts…

Carlos Diaz Joins HLN: Diaz to Serve as Sports Anchor on Popular Morning Show, Morning Express with Robin Meade

Carlos Diaz has joined HLN’s Morning Express with Robin Meade team as Sports Anchor it was announced today live on Morning Express. Beginning today, Diaz anchors Morning Express (M-F, 6 a.m.–12 noon ET) sports segments, and will also contribute and serve as guest host on multiple shows across HLN.

Diaz (@carlosHLN) joins the Morning Express ensemble (@morn_eXpress) hosted by Robin Meade (@RobinMeade) with correspondent Ryan Smith (@RyanSmithTV), personal finance anchor Jennifer Westhoven and meteorologist Bob Van Dillen. HLN’s popular morning show digs deeper into the day’s top stories, while providing a daily dose of news, weather, sports, entertainment and finance.

“Carlos’s positive energy and gift for storytelling is a natural fit to round out the lively Morning Express cast,” said Bill Galvin, Senior Vice President, HLN. “Carlos has been a friend to HLN for more than a year, guest hosting programs including Showbiz Tonight and Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell, and we couldn’t be happier that he is now in the family.”

HLN Changes…

TVNewser’s Alex Weprin reports that HLN is dropping the 5pm airing of Showbiz Tonight and replacing it with an hour hosted by Vinnie Politan…

Royal Wedding: HLN Coverage Notes…

HLN’s Royal Wedding coverage plans…

HLN’S COVERAGE OF THE ROYAL WEDDING

Friday, April 29

“Joy Behar’s Royal Wedding After Party” to Air Friday, 7 p.m. With Special Guests Joan, Collins, Lisa Rinna and Lisa Vanderpump

The Royal Wedding on Morning Express with Robin Meade 6 a.m. -12 noon ET

Airing of the Royal Wedding with frequent commentary from Robin Meade in Atlanta, Lisa Vanderpump (HLN Royal Wedding Contributor) in NY and reports from Showbiz Tonight co-host Brooke Anderson in London.