Mon, Jul 15th 2013 04:30 pm
Jericka Duncan has been named a correspondent for news services at CBS News, the network's 24-hour television newsgathering service for CBS stations and broadcasters around the world. Her appointment is effective immediately.
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Mon, Jul 15th 2013 02:40 pm
With big-name acts and big tours grabbing headlines at the turn of the century, it was hard to imagine a small band from an even smaller southern town could turn rock radio on its head. But that's exactly what 3 Doors Down did with their debut, "The Better Life."
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Mon, Jul 15th 2013 01:45 pm
Large-scale concerts, more lectures, new fitness sessions, and more family-friendly activities have been added to Old Falls Street, USA's, list of free summer activities for 2013. These activites round-out an already full schedule in downtown Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Jul 15th 2013 01:45 pm
Food Network introduces the (unofficial) "First Family" of Mississippi and barbecue royalty in the new series "The Shed," premiering Monday, Aug. 5, at 10 p.m. The six-episode series chronicles the exploits of the Orrison clan, founders of The Shed, one of the most popular barbecue joints in Mississippi.
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Mon, Jul 15th 2013 01:45 pm
Barbara Walters ended months of rumors and speculation this morning with her announcement that, after 17 appearances on ABC's "The View," eight as a guest co-host, Jenny McCarthy will join the popular talk show as a co-host this fall. The comedian/actress/host and best-selling author officially starts on Monday, Sept. 9 (11 a.m.), the kick-off to season 17.
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Sat, Jul 13th 2013 11:20 am
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced Friday that the Sabres signed defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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Sat, Jul 13th 2013 11:00 am
While many actors have made return appearances to the Artpark stage in recent years, in my mind there's just a handful who have stood out as master performers.
To this list of all-stars, I'm adding Emilie Renier, who plays Maria in "The Sound of Music," which opened Thursday.
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Sat, Jul 13th 2013 07:00 am
On Thursday, before the first performance of "The Sound of Music" at Artpark, a special presentation took place on stage. George Osborne, president of the performing arts venue, dedicated the eight-show run to Brother Augustine Towey, C.M., the visionary leader of Western New York's theater community who passed away last Thanksgiving.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:10 pm
"Marvel's Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.," is an action-packed, fun-filled animated series starring Marvel's strongest super heroes - Hulk, She-Hulk, A-Bomb, Red Hulk and Skaar. In this first Marvel-produced Hulk animated series, this gamma group forms an unlikely family living under one roof, battling evil villains and proving to the world they are not monsters - they are Hulk-sized heroes.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:10 pm
Celebrating and exploring life through food, "The Chew" is a daytime series co-hosted by a group of engaging, fun, relatable experts in food, lifestyle and entertaining: celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Michael Symon, and Carla Hall, entertaining expert Clinton Kelly and health and wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:05 pm
An exhaustive 18-month search for a music director for the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus ended today with the announcement that Erin Freeman has entered a multi-year commitment to the chorus.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:00 pm
NBC has ordered eight episodes of the original hour-long game show "Wall of Fame," from Endemol USA.
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:00 pm
NBC has announced that "America's Got Talent," summer's No. 1 show in the 18-49 demo, will end its current season on Wednesday, Sept. 18, with a two-hour finale (9-11 p.m.).
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Fri, Jul 12th 2013 04:00 pm
This weekend, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra partners with multiple musical groups to present two days of free music and family activities at Canalside Buffalo.
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Thu, Jul 11th 2013 04:25 pm
Fans of "Continuum" may have wondered recently if time-traveling super-cop Kiera Cameron's resolve to return home, to 2077 and her husband and son, was intact.
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Thu, Jul 11th 2013 03:25 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, announces the 2013-14 M&T Bank Dance Series. All five performances will be held in the center's Mainstage Theatre. Tickets are available now by subscription only. Performance descriptions follow below.
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Thu, Jul 11th 2013 03:25 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that, through the Buffalo Billion initiative, a new post-production, visual effects and animation company will be established at the landmark Tri-Main Center in Buffalo. Empire Visual Effects, which will partner with Daemen College, has pledged to create 150 new visual effects and other post-production jobs within five years - jobs that will pave the way for the creation of a new post-production and visual effects industry in Western New York.
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Thu, Jul 11th 2013 11:10 am
Raise your hand if you guessed Artpark's summer musical would feature a cluster of children singing beneath a Nazi flag.
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Thu, Jul 11th 2013 12:30 am
Ahead of the second season premiere of "Unforgettable," CBS is making all 22 episodes of season one available at CBS.com, via the CBS App for iPad and iPhone users, and via select CBS Audience Network partner sites.
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Thu, Jul 11th 2013 12:30 am
Reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Little Big Town will host the summer's hottest television music event, "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock," airing Monday, Aug. 12 (8 p.m.), on the ABC Television Network.
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Wed, Jul 10th 2013 09:05 am
The Doobie Brothers made it two sold-out crowds in a row at Artpark. The classic rock band brought 10,000 of its friends to "Tuesday in the Park."
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Tue, Jul 9th 2013 10:50 pm
Summer's in full swing, and while most daytime shows have checked out for the season, nationally syndicated morning talk show "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" is hosting some of Hollywood's hottest celebrities, welcoming top musical performers and showcasing Broadway's brightest productions.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2013 10:40 pm
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra was one of 19 American orchestras to be honored with a 2012-13 ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming at the League of American Orchestras 68th National Conference in St. Louis.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2013 10:40 pm
NBC Broadcasting Chairman Ted Harbert today announced Meredith Vieira will host her own nationally syndicated daytime show, titled "The Meredith Vieira Show."
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Tue, Jul 9th 2013 10:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced that registration is open for "Street HockeyFest 2013." The popular street hockey tournament is scheduled this year for Sunday, Aug. 25.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2013 07:00 am
"Saturdays on Old Falls Street," a two-week concert series, is coming to Old Falls Street, USA. The show on Saturday, July 20, features the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Then, on Saturday, July 27, the 10,000 Maniacs headline. Each show is free and open to the public and will be held from 5 to 10 p.m.
The BPO performance features the music of John Williams, Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer of "Superman," "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial," "Star Wars," "Harry Potter" and many other notable Hollywood movies.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2013 07:00 am
World-renowned choreographer and two-time Emmy Award winner Paula Abdul will join Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy and FOX Sports broadcaster Erin Andrews as a guest judge on "So You Think You Can Dance" Tuesday, July 9 (8 p.m.), on FOX. Abdul will lend her expertise to critique and praise the dancers as they battle it out to remain in the competition.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2013 07:00 am
The Buffalo Sabres will hold their annual summer development camp from July 10-12 at First Niagara Center. This will mark the second year in a row the ice will be installed during the summer and the development camp will be held at the home of the Sabres. Camp will conclude with "Sabres Summer Fan Fest," a day of hockey-themed entertainment on Buffalo's waterfront, on July 12, beginning at 3 p.m.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2013 12:50 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced their 2013 preseason schedule. The team will play seven games, including three home games at First Niagara Center. Ticket information and pricing will be announced at a later date.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2013 12:40 am
CBS and Netflix have announced an extension of its multiyear licensing agreement for select CBS library content streamed instantly to Netflix customers. Under the revised deal, new titles such as "L.A. Complex," "4400" and "CSI: NY" will be available to Netflix subscribers. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2013 12:30 am
Pearl Jam will visit Buffalo's First Niagara Center on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 7:30 p.m.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2013 12:30 am
WGRZ-TV in Buffalo has announced veteran reporter Pete Gallivan will return to his roots and his home at 2 On Your Side. Gallivan will return as a news and sports reporter/anchor, covering the issues and people of Western New York, as well as providing in-depth coverage and analysis of the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bills.
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Mon, Jul 8th 2013 10:05 am
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced Sunday that the Sabres acquired defenseman Henrik Tallinder from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for forward Riley Boychuk.
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Sat, Jul 6th 2013 11:40 am
"Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two Woman Show" is coming to the Riviera Theatre Thursday, July 25, at 2 and 8 p.m.
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Sat, Jul 6th 2013 11:25 am
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced Friday that the team agreed to terms with defenseman Alexander Sulzer on a one-year contract and defenseman Drew Bagnall on a multi-year, two-way contract.
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Sat, Jul 6th 2013 07:00 am
As Artpark prepares for an eight-show run of the popular musical "The Sound of Music," it is impossible to forget Brother Augustine Towey, C.M., the late visionary leader of Western New York's theater community and how special he was to Artpark's theater program development.
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Fri, Jul 5th 2013 12:55 pm
"So many families are struggling with hopelessness and despair," stated Mike Chorey, a native to Grand Island who is a pastor at Cross River Church in Niagara Falls. Chorey was speaking about the impetus for a Gospel crusade, the "Field of Miracles: The Return," which will be coming to Sal Maglie Stadium for three days in August.
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Fri, Jul 5th 2013 12:45 pm
When the critically acclaimed business-themed show "Shark Tan," returns for a fifth season this fall on ABC, two guest tycoon businessmen and philanthropists will dive into the tank alongside the "Sharks."
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Fri, Jul 5th 2013 12:45 pm
Acclaimed songwriters (and longtime friends) Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin share the stage as an intimate duo, performing material spanning their vast catalogues as well as some of their favorite songs. They will perform Friday, Oct. 18, at 8 p.m., at the Historic Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Jul 5th 2013 12:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced they will hold their annual summer development camp from July 10-12 at First Niagara Center. This will mark the second year in a row that the ice will be installed during the summer and the development camp will be held at the home of the Sabres. Camp will conclude with "Sabres Summer Fan Fest," a day of hockey-themed entertainment on Buffalo's waterfront, on July 12, beginning at 3 p.m.
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