Each spring, the TV networks reveal their fall schedules to advertisers at a presentation in New York called the "Upfront." Katie Couric, who is taking over as anchor of the "CBS Evening News," joined CBS Corporation President and CEO Les Moonves onstage at the network's presentation at Carnegie Hall. Couric said she's working hard on creating a "relevant, accessible" newscast.
Mariah Carey performed "We Belong Together" during the CBS Upfront presentation May 17 at Carnegie Hall in New York City to promote the network's upcoming specials. That same day the singer was nominated for two BET Awards. The awards honoring stars in TV, film and sports will air June 27, 2006.
As a joke, actor James Woods, left, takes a call from his mother while on stage with fellow cast members from "Shark" May 17, 2006, at Carnegie Hall. The Emmy winner plays confident defense attorney Sebastion Stark in the new series.
After the Carnegie Hall event, there was a meet and greet at New York's famous restaurant Tavern on the Green. Virginia Madsen and Ray Liotta, of the new CBS show "Smith," pose for photographs at the restaurant May 17, 2006, in New York. Madsen plays Liotta's wife in the series. Liotta, who received an Emmy award last year for a guest starring role on NBC's "ER," stars as criminal mastermind Bobby Stevens.
Aras Baskauskas of the television show "Survivor" poses for photographs May 17, 2006, at Tavern on the Green. Baskauskas, 24, a yoga instructor from California, was the sole survivor on the May 14 finale of the long-running reality show. He plans to open a yoga studio with his $1 million prize.
Ashley Scott poses for photographs at Tavern on the Green in New York on May 17, 2006. She stars in the new CBS drama "Jericho" with Skeet Ulrich. The series is about a mysterious mushroom cloud that causes chaos in a small Kansas town.
Danielle Panabaker, left, and Jeri Ryan attended the after-party May 17, 2006, at Tavern on the Green. These ladies star in CBS' new drama "Shark" with James Woods. Ryan, who recently appeared on "The O.C.," plays an L.A. district attorney, and Panabaker plays Woods' daughter.
Jason Ritter attends the party May 17, 2006, at Tavern on the Green. The actor stars in CBS' new comedy "The Class," which is about a group of 20-somethings who have one connection: the third grade. In 2003, Ritter was at CBS' bash at Tavern on the Green promoting the show "Joan of Arcadia."
Julia Louis-Dreyfus strikes a pose May 17, 2006, on the red carpet at Tavern On The Green. The actress plays a divorced mother looking for love in the CBS show "The New Adventures of Old Christine," which was renewed for a second season by the network.