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Rick Porter

Television Business Editor

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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‘Project Runway’ Renewed for Season 22 on Disney Outlets

The fashion competition will continue airing on Freeform and streaming on Hulu and Disney+.

NFL Pushes Broadcast Networks to Eight-Month High in September

The return of TV’s biggest product also helps linear outlets close the gap with streaming, though it remains the top choice for viewers.

‘Prison Break’ Update Locks Down Hulu Series Order

The series comes from ‘Mayans MC’ co-creator Elgin James.

Eric Dane to Play ALS Patient on NBC’s ‘Brilliant Minds’

The actor revealed this year that he has been diagnosed with the nervous system disease.

Michael Fassbender to Star in ‘Kennedy’ Series at Netflix

He’ll play Joseph Kennedy Sr. in the drama about the political dynasty from Chernin Entertainment and showrunner Sam Shaw.

‘Saturday Night Live’: Miles Teller, Nikki Glaser, Glen Powell to Host November Shows

Here are all of season 51’s hosts and musical guests.

Formula 1 Officially Speeds to Streaming as Apple Lands U.S. Media Rights

The tech giant, which also produced the Brad Pitt-led ‘F1’ film, will make select races and all practice rounds available for free, alongside extensive coverage on its Apple TV streaming service.

Daily Wire Releases Trailer for Fantasy Series ‘The Pendragon Cycle’

The drama represents the Ben Shapiro-led company’s TV largest undertaking to date.

Streaming Ratings: Tyler Perry’s ’Beauty in Black’ Moves Into Top Spot

The drama dethrones ‘Wednesday’ as the overall No. 1.

TV Ratings: ‘The Chair Company’ Scores HBO’s Best Comedy Premiere in Five Years

Fellow Sunday night show ‘Task’ is also putting up solid numbers.

‘Pop Culture Jeopardy!’ Moves to Netflix for Second Season

The show streamed on Prime Video in its first run.

Yolonda E. Lawrence, ‘Empire’ and ‘Riverdale’ Writer and Producer, Dies at 56

Lawrence also worked on series including ‘The First Lady,’ ‘Bel-Air’ and ‘Sistas.’