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Dreams! Drama! Desperation! It's Hollywood Week on 'American Idol'
Fri, Feb 1st 2013 09:45 pm
Whether auditioners received a unanimous "yes" from Mariah, Randy, Nicki and Keith or had the judges battling over their fates, it's a clean slate in Hollywood for the lucky contestants who are one step closer to becoming the next "American Idol."
CBS announces new contract extension for 'NCIS' star and EP Mark Harmon
Fri, Feb 1st 2013 09:40 pm
CBS announced Friday a new contract extension for NCIS star and executive producer Mark Harmon, and that the U.S. and global ratings phenomenon "NCIS" has been renewed for the 2013-14 season.
Academy honors Oscar nominees at awards luncheon
Fri, Feb 1st 2013 07:10 pm
Seventeen of the 20 nominees in the acting categories will be among more than 160 Oscar nominees who will gather at noon on Monday, Feb. 4, at the Beverly Hilton when the Academy honors this year's Oscar contenders at its annual Nominees Luncheon.
Sabres game-worn jersey auction ends Feb. 4
Fri, Feb 1st 2013 07:05 pm
The Buffalo Sabres are auctioning off a set of game-worn jerseys from the 2011-12 season. The online auction, which is set to end Monday, features both home and away jerseys worn by Sabres players.
New sports anthem created with Queen and Helmut VonLichten featured in CBS Sports' coverage of Super Bowl XLVII
Thu, Jan 31st 2013 04:30 pm
CBS Sports, home of Super Bowl XLVII, Queen and Helmut VonLichten have teamed to re-mix the iconic rock classic "We Will Rock You" with "The NFL on CBS's" theme music to create a new anthem that will be featured in the opening main tease and throughout the network's game coverage of Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday, Feb. 3 (6 p.m.).
Laila Ali and Cody Simpson guest star on 'The Biggest Loser'
Thu, Jan 31st 2013 04:20 pm
World Champion Fighter Laila Ali and Australian pop singer and teen phenomenon Cody Simpson make special appearances on an inspirational episode of "The Biggest Loser: Challenge America," that airs on Monday, Feb. 4 (8 p.m.), marking the halfway point for season 14.
Celebrate Oscar Week at The Academy
Thu, Jan 31st 2013 04:20 pm
In the week leading up to the Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present five public events celebrating this year's nominees. The Oscar Week events will feature screenings, film clips, and discussions with filmmakers and artists whose work has garnered nominations in the Animated Feature Film, Documentary, Foreign Language Film, Makeup and Hairstyling, and Short Film categories.
Jim Kelly to appear on 'CBS Sunday Morning' ahead of Super Bowl XLVII
Thu, Jan 31st 2013 04:15 pm
Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly led his team to the Super Bowl four consecutive times - a record that will be hard to match for future generations. The Bills, however, lost all four games. Since then, Kelly has never watched highlights of any of those games, he tells "CBS Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood" in an interview to be broadcast Sunday, Feb. 3 (9 a.m.), on CBS.
Buffalo Sabres: 'Beyond Blue & Gold' to air on MSG
Thu, Jan 31st 2013 04:15 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced that MSG will air "Beyond Blue & Gold," a video series that takes fans behind the scenes of the Sabres organization, starting this Saturday, Feb. 2, at 1 p.m.
Phil Simms to reunite Don Beebe and Leon Lett
Thu, Jan 31st 2013 04:10 pm
CBS Sports lead NFL analyst, New York Giants Super Bowl XXI MVP and 15-year NFL veteran Phil Simms, along with his play-by-play partner, Jim Nantz host a true football lovers show in unveiling the "Phil Simms All-Iron Team: Super Bowl Edition" on Sunday, Feb. 3 (1 p.m.), prior to "The Super Bowl Today" on the CBS Television Network.
Alicia Keys, Maroon 5 and Frank Ocean to perform on 55th Annual Grammy Awards
Thu, Jan 31st 2013 04:10 pm
Fourteen-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys and current nominees Maroon 5 will join together for a special performance, in addition to a performance by current nominee Frank Ocean on The 55th Annual Grammy Awards broadcast. Current Grammy nominees Carly Rae Jepsen and Katy Perry, as well as actor Kaley Cuoco, actor Neil Patrick Harris, five-time Grammy winner Faith Hill, three-time Grammy winner Tim McGraw and four-time Grammy winner Keith Urban will appear as presenters.
"The Grammys Will Go On: A Death in the Family" details scramble following Whitney Houston's death
Thu, Jan 31st 2013 04:10 pm
Less than 24 hours before the 2012 Grammy Awards, the entertainment world was rocked with news of Whitney Houston's tragic death.
Riviera Theatre presents Vicki Lawrence & Mama 'A Two Woman Show'
Thu, Jan 31st 2013 07:00 am
Latshaw Productions presents Vicki Lawrence & Mama "A Two Woman Show" on Tuesday, May 14, at 2 and 8 pm at the Historic Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda.
Dim the lights ... this is the 'American Idol' app
Wed, Jan 30th 2013 06:25 pm
"American Idol" launched an all-new app Wednesday with special features to be released over the season, providing fans access to show content and deep interactive and social experiences, as well as enhanced voting capabilities on their iOS and Android devices.
Buffalo Sabres: Update on Patrick Kaleta
Wed, Jan 30th 2013 06:20 pm
Buffalo Sabres forward Patrick Kaleta spent Tuesday night in the hospital and was released earlier Wednesday. Currently, he's at home and will not be traveling to Boston for the team's game against the Bruins Thursday night.
Every Day with Rachael Ray names Cave of the Winds in 'bucket list'
Wed, Jan 30th 2013 01:55 pm
The January/February 2013 issue of Every Day with Rachael Ray named the Cave of the Winds in Niagara Falls State Park in its "50 Coolest, Craziest, Tastiest Things To Eat, See and Do Before You Kick the Bucket!" feature article.
'Johnnie's Adventures - The Search for Guinevere' creators host book signing in Youngstown
Wed, Jan 30th 2013 12:35 pm
Illustrator Kristen Raimondi, author Suzanne Simon Dietz and publisher Amy Freiermuth recently created a children's book called "Johnnie's Adventures - The Search for Guinevere." The historical fiction work celebrates the history of the Town of Porter, its Village of Youngstown and Hamlet of Ransomville.
Oscar hits the road for nationwide tour
Wed, Jan 30th 2013 12:20 pm
The first-ever "Oscar Roadtrip" will kick off on Monday, Feb. 4, in New York City and, over the next three weeks, will bring the excitement of the Oscars to numerous cities across the country. Fans along the way will have a chance to hold an actual Oscar statuette before it arrives on the Hollywood red carpet in time for the 85th Academy Awards presentation on Sunday, Feb. 24.
Barbra Streisand to perform on the Oscars for first time in 36 years
Wed, Jan 30th 2013 12:20 pm
Two-time Academy Award winner Barbra Streisand, who has sung on the Oscars only once before, will perform on the upcoming Oscar telecast on Feb. 24. Streisand last sang the love theme from "A Star Is Born" in 1977, on the March 28 show, winning the Best Original Song Oscar for "Evergreen" that same night.
Justin Timberlake to perform on The Grammy Awards
Wed, Jan 30th 2013 12:20 pm
Six-time Grammy Award winner Justin Timberlake is set to perform on The 55th Annual Grammy Awards broadcast. This marks the first time in four years that Timberlake will grace the Grammy stage, and will be his debut TV performance on the eve of his first studio album in seven years. The music industry's premier event will take place Sunday, Feb. 10 (8 p.m.), at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast on the CBS Television Network.
Riviera Theatre presents George Jones
Wed, Jan 30th 2013 12:15 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda, presents George Jones on Saturday, June 1, at 8 p.m.
Riviera Theatre continues KeyBank Family Film Series
Tue, Jan 29th 2013 04:10 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre continues with the KeyBank Family Film Series on the following dates:
Academy announces major gift of movie posters
Tue, Jan 29th 2013 04:10 pm
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced it received a gift of 1,088 original movie posters from the golden age of Hollywood filmmaking. The posters were donated by Dwight Cleveland, a Chicago real estate developer, who has amassed one of the largest and most historically significant collections of movie posters in the world.
Free pancakes at IHOP on Feb. 5
Tue, Jan 29th 2013 12:15 pm
For the eighth consecutive year, IHOP restaurants nationwide will offer each guest a free short stack of its famous buttermilk pancakes on National Pancake Day in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities.
Screen Actors Guild Awards grows audience as TNT and TBS announce new three-year contract
Tue, Jan 29th 2013 08:20 am
Sunday night's live simulcast of the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on TNT and TBS drew a total of 5.2 million viewers, including more than 2.1 million adults 18-49, a 5 percent boost in that key demographic compared to last year. The show's strong performance comes as TNT and TBS announce a new three-year deal with SAG-AFTRA for the SAG Awards.
Soprano Kathleen Battle to make BPO Debut on March 8
Mon, Jan 28th 2013 07:10 pm
World-renowned soprano and opera star Kathleen Battle will appear with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at 8 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Kleinhans Music Hall in a special program, "The Underground Railroad: An Evening of Spirituals."

The program commemorates a number of important moments in history: the founding of the Abolitionist movement in 1833, the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, the 100th anniversary of the passing of famed civil rights pioneer Harriet Tubman, and the importance of Western New York to the Underground Railroad.

NBC Sports Radio adds Donovan McNabb as major contributor
Mon, Jan 28th 2013 07:00 pm
Dial Global and the NBC Sports Group have announced that recently retired NFL quarterback Donovan McNabb will join the NBC Sports Radio lineup as a contributor, starting Super Bowl week.
UB Theatre & Dance presents 'Forgiving John Lennon'
Mon, Jan 28th 2013 07:00 pm
The University at Buffalo Department of Theatre & Dance presents "Forgiving John Lennon" at 7:30 p.m. from Feb. 27 through March 2, and at 2 p.m. on March 3, in the Black Box Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
Diana Krall 'Glad Rag Doll World Tour' comes to Buffalo
Mon, Jan 28th 2013 07:00 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, presents Diana Krall on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
'60 Minutes Sports' takes viewers behind the scenes of the Super Bowl
Mon, Jan 28th 2013 07:00 pm
Every year, more than 100 million people watch the biggest sporting event in the country, perhaps the biggest single-game event in the world: the Super Bowl. Some people tune in to see the year's best NFL teams compete for the coveted Lombardi Trophy, while others count down the minutes until the highly anticipated half-time show - this year, Beyoncé. The next "60 Minutes Sports," premiering Wednesday, Feb. 6 (10 p.m.) on SHOWTIME, will offer the chance to witness how much planning and resources it takes to execute an event of this magnitude.
Second-annual Sabres 'Bowl-A-Rama' slated for Feb. 24
Mon, Jan 28th 2013 07:00 am
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the return of their "Bowl-A-Rama" celebrity bowling tournament, an event that allows fans to bowl with their favorite Sabres players, alumni and broadcast personalities. The event, in its second year, will once again benefit the Buffalo Sabres Foundation and will include auctions, prizes, live entertainment, and food and beverages, including an open bar.
ABC announces first round of celebrities diving into the debut season of 'Splash'
Sat, Jan 26th 2013 09:45 am
ABC announces the first round of celebrities to join the cast of "Splash" (formerly titled "Celebrity Diving").
Oscars to feature tribute to movie musicals of the last decade
Sat, Jan 26th 2013 09:40 am
The Oscars will include a special celebration of movie musicals of the past 10 years, the telecast's producers announced.
TBS sets Jan. 31 for 'Occupy Conan' episode featuring re-created scenes by fans
Sat, Jan 26th 2013 09:30 am
TBS has set Jan. 31, as the day "Conan" will become television's first late-night talk show to present an episode featuring scenes entirely re-created by fans.
Yo-Yo Ma, Philippe Bianconi, Bernadette Peters, Doc Severinsen, Chris Botti among highlights of Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra's season
Sat, Jan 26th 2013 09:30 am
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra brings the world's best artists and unsurpassed quality performances to one of the world's most acclaimed concert halls, right in the heart of Buffalo.
Riviera Theatre presents The Irish Rovers
Sat, Jan 26th 2013 09:20 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents The Irish Rovers on Wednesday, March 6, at 7:30 p.m. for one performance only.
Doreen Taylor sets her own path
Sat, Jan 26th 2013 09:00 am
INTERVIEW: An opera singer, a model, a showgirl and a cow-tipper.

No, it's not the start of a bad bar joke, but the resumé of an up-and-coming music star.

Doreen Taylor is all of the above - and a pioneer of country funk, to boot.

NBC's 'The Biggest Loser: Challenge America' unveils new segment featuring eliminated contestant makeovers
Thu, Jan 24th 2013 04:45 pm
For the first time ever in "Biggest Loser" history, the NBC series will begin airing eliminated contestant makeover segments on Monday, Jan. 28 (8 p.m.), celebrating the impressive transformations of players who have gone home, captured at a fun, glamorous photo shoot held halfway through season 14.
Sabres fans propel Sabres Store to record-breaking sales
Thu, Jan 24th 2013 04:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced that last week's "Fan Appreciation Sale" at the Sabres Store helped to set up a week of record-breaking sales. Through the seven-day sale, the Sabres Store sold nearly 50,000 pieces of merchandise, the most the team has ever sold in such a short period of time and a total that was greater than the amount sold during the entire 2010-11 Sabres' season.
Adele to perform Academy Award-nominated song from 'Skyfall' at Oscars
Thu, Jan 24th 2013 04:15 pm
Multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter Adele will perform the Oscar-nominated theme song from the latest James Bond movie at the 85th Academy Awards, the show's producers have announced. "Skyfall," from the film of the same name, was announced as a nominee for Original Song at the Academy's Nominations Announcement on Jan. 10.
 

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