The DIY Network’s Nashville Flipped star Troy Shafer died April 28 at age 38 in his hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania, according to reports that have just surfaced. His brother said he passed away in his sleep and had no known medical conditions. His burial was a private family ceremony last week. The show aired for two…

Former Fixer Upper co-hosts Chip and Joanna Gaines, whose Waco-based Magnolia is a fast-rising lifestyle power, took the stage at Discovery’s upfront Wednesday evening to celebrate their newly minted joint venture. Discovery CEO David Zaslav laid it on thick in his introduction, comparing the duo to Discovery partners…

Discovery and Magnolia, the home and lifestyle brand led by Chip and Joanna Gaines, have confirmed long-gestating plans for a joint venture, with a planned launch date in summer 2020. The initiative, whose name will soon be announced, includes a linear television network and TV Everywhere app. A subscription streaming…

Production is underway on Aloha Builds, a 13-episode home remodeling series from Optomen Productions, set to premiere in September on Discovery-owned DIY Network. Aloha Builds follows siblings David and Michelle Jamie as they remodel outdated homes in beautiful Hawaii. Born and raised in the Aloha state, this…

Fans of the HGTV show Fixer Upper will soon have a Waco-style spin-off to enjoy. Chip and Joanna Gaines’s favorite woodworker is getting his own show on DIY Network. Clint Harp and his wife Kelly will be the stars of Woodwork, which will spotlight the couple making wood furniture and accessories at their shop Harp…

DIY Network has greenlighted a new home-renovation series featuring NASCAR champion Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his wife Amy Earnhardt for premiere in early 2018. The series will follow the couple as they transform a dilapidated historic home into a gorgeous modern retreat in the Old Town historic district of Key West, FL…

Shares are down 2.6% in pre-market trading following the 3Q earnings report from the owner of lifestyle channels including HGTV and the Food Network. The company said it had nearly $130M in net income, down 4.5% vs last year’s 3Q, on revenues of $503.7M, up 7.9%. Analysts expected to see $509.7M. Earnings at 65 cents…

Scripps Networks has appointed Andy Singer, formerly the general manager of the company’s DIY Network, as head of programming and production at Travel Channel. Singer, whose new title is SVP Programming and Production Development, will focus on developing shows, talent and the network’s programming strategy; he…