Calling all expectant moms: Today, the Million Moms Challenge, in collaboration with ABC News, the United Nations Foundation, Disney Baby and Anne Geddes, launched "Imagine Me & You," a photo contest to win a trip for two adults, plus baby, to Australia for a photo shoot with world-renowned photographer Anne Geddes.

After 10 weeks of NBC's intense all-vocal competition, "The Sing-Off" calls for America to vote for their favorite group among the top three finalists —Dartmouth Aires, Pentatonix and Urban Method.

The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo hosts Straight No Chaser at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Tickets ($42, $37, $32) go on sale Friday, Dec. 2, at 10 a.m., at the UBCFA box office, at Ticketmaster outlets and ticketmaster.com, and by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

During the Monday, Nov. 28, episode of "The Chew," ABC Daytime's new lifestyle series announced the launch of "The Chew Holiday Cookie Swap," a nationwide search for the most scrumptious and unique holiday cookie recipes. Hosted by "Iron Chef America" stars Mario Batali and Michael Symon, "Top Chef" alum Carla Hall, entertaining and style expert Clinton Kelly, and health and wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz, "The Chew" brings viewers a daily dose of food, life and fun, along with information on how to live a more full and healthy life.

NBC will look back at 85 years of one of America's greatest holiday traditions with "The 85th Anniversary of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade," on Thursday, Nov. 24, from 10-11 p.m. Matt Lauer will host this retrospective, which will feature the favorite floats, balloons and performances that have made the parade a must-watch spectacle every year for generations of American families.

Kevin Frazier, co-host of "The Insider," and Christina McLarty, correspondent for "Entertainment Tonight" and "The Insider," will anchor "The Thanksgiving Day Parade on CBS," live from New York City, Thursday, Nov. 24 on the CBS Television Network. It will be broadcast from 9 a.m. to noon.

America's favorite holiday tradition, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to dazzle and enchant millions nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 24, beginning at 9 a.m. on NBC in all time zones.

Two new faces will make their co-hosting debuts and two favorites return in the coming weeks on nationally syndicated morning talk show "LIVE! with Kelly."

ION Television kicks off the 2011 holiday season with three new original holiday movies, premiering Sunday, Nov. 27.

"The NFL on CBS," broadcasting its 52nd year of the NFL, continues its 2011 NFL season on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24 (4 p.m.), and Sunday, Nov. 27 (1 p.m.), beginning with "The NFL Today" (3:30 p.m.) and (noon), respectively, live from "The NFL Today" studio in the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City.

On Thanksgiving night, Nov. 24 (9:30 to 11 p.m.), the ABC Television Network will air a 90-minute special, "A Very Gaga Thanksgiving."

'Smallville' and 'V' actress -- a Toronto native -- tries her hand at 'human' role.

Diana Sproveri is bringing her signature dessert to Ryan Miller's annual fundraiser.

Wednesday, in a double-elimination, it was announced that Lakoda Rayne, Paula Abdul's last remaining group, and LeRoy Bell, one of Nicole Scherzinger's Over 30s finalists, were eliminated from "The X Factor."

As a means of expressing thanks to the U.S. armed forces, NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" will once again host a special show for U.S. military personnel on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, Nov. 23. This marks the 11th time the "Tonight Show" has dedicated its audience to service men and women.

From long waits to short tempers, undercooked food to over-sauced fare, there's nothing worse than poor service at a restaurant. Fortunately, most of Western New York's restaurants excel at pairing exceptional cuisine with outstanding service.

In our new Web contest, we want to hear from you: Which restaurant has the best service? Where can you go to find a great meal served in a warm and inviting atmosphere?

The restaurant with the most votes will receive a special recognition and a write-up in all four of our newspapers.

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Despite her big voice and even bigger dreams, Stacy Francis didn't win "The X Factor." Ultimately, she's not sure she could've won the FOX reality series. But that didn't stop her from trying.

The "Devil Without a Cause" now has a mission and (possibly) a way into Heaven.

Academy Award nominee Elisabeth Shue will join the cast of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," as a series regular, on CBS. Her character will be introduced in the episode scheduled to air on Feb. 15, 2012.

Shue will play the newest CSI, fresh off an anger management course, amid rumors that D.B. Russell (Ted Danson) fired her when she worked for him in Seattle.

ABC Family delivers the gift of holiday cheer with the world premiere of the original movie, "12 Dates of Christmas," starring Amy Smart and Mark-Paul Gosselaar.

When is a procedural not a just a procedural? When the villains are characters from "Grimm's Fairy Tales."

Stacy Francis, one of Nicole Scherzinger's Over 30 finalists, was eliminated Thursday night from "The X Factor." After Steve Jones announced that Francis and Astro received the fewest votes, judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Scherzinger listened to the two finalists perform their "song for survival" and then eliminated Francis.

Rock in the New Year at Hard Rock Café, Niagara Falls, USA. On Saturday, Dec. 31, Old Falls Street becomes the Times Square of Western New York, as the Hard Rock hosts the city's third annual New Year's Eve Guitar Drop.

The winter season is just around the corner, but the Seneca casinos are already "thinking spring" for entertainment. Blockbuster performances by Chicago, Regis Philbin, Loretta Lynn, The Moody Blues, Englebert Humperdinck and Travis Tritt are booked for March through June 2012.

Philbin, fresh off a break from "LlVE! with Regis and Kelly," resumes his other passion -- singing -- with a trip to Seneca Niagara Events Center on March 2 for an 8 p.m. show. Philbin will be accompanied by a 22-piece orchestra to perform standards such as "You Make Me Feel So Young" and "It Had to Be You." Tickets start at $40 and go on sale at noon on Monday, Dec. 5.

The $5 million grand prize notwithstanding, the Stereo Hogzz said they got exactly what they wanted from their time on "The X Factor."

Band hits Buffalo stage on "Black Friday."

Due to recent promotional commitments and responsibilities, Javier Colon is forced to cancel his show at UB Center for the Arts on Dec. 7. All tickets will be refunded and UBCFA apologizes for any inconvenience.

The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present MercyMe on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus. Bebo Norman will open the show.

For the men of MercyMe, spreading positivity, hope, and love is very much a life-long calling. This passion for others has been the fuel for the concept of the band's sixth album, "The Generous Mr. Lovewell."

"People are taking the concept 10 miles further down the road, trying to top each other's random acts of generosity toward strangers," says singer Bart Millard. "We want to see this become a movement that's bigger than the record itself."

It's going to be a holiday to remember as Justin Bieber, Cee Lo Green, Jennifer Hudson, Victoria Justice and The Band Perry are set to come together in the nation's capital for TNT's annual "Christmas in Washington" special. Hosted this year by Conan O'Brien, the star-studded concert will premiere Friday, Dec. 16, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT), exclusively on TNT.

Artpark is immediately placing a national call for entries for its third installment of the outdoor sculpture competition titled "EDGES III."

State Sen. Mark Grisanti will have a meeting to discuss the regulation of mixed martial arts in New York in order to discuss the growing economic development potential the sport has brought to regions around the world. MMA was banned in New York in the 1990s when the sport was known as a no-holds barred exhibition without rules or regulations.

More than 100 students and history buffs gathered to see international explorer Josh Bernstein Tuesday night at Niagara University, as he told of his many adventures and television fame.

TNT and Hyatt are joining forces on a unique opportunity for fans of TNT's hit dramas "The Closer" and "Rizzoli & Isles."

Summer's hottest dance competition series "So You Think You Can Dance" kicks off its ninth season with auditions beginning Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at the historic FOX Theatre in Atlanta.

Award-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris will return to New York City to join Kelly Ripa as guest co-host on "LIVE! with Kelly" for five shows, Nov. 28-Dec. 2, 2011.

In a period of just more than two months, Katie Couric's highly anticipated nationally syndicated talk show, "Katie," has already been cleared in more than 80 percent of the country, it was announced today by Janice Marinelli, president of Disney-ABC Domestic Television. "Katie" will premiere in September 2012.

Watch this episode or Stephen will set the building on fire ...

Billy Crystal will serve as host for the 84th Academy Awards.

"I'm thrilled to welcome Billy back to the Oscar stage," said Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak. "He's a comic legend and Oscar icon, and it feels good to have him back where he belongs."

This will mark Crystal's ninth time as host. Only Bob Hope has hosted more Academy Awards presentations, with 19 ceremonies between 1940 and 1978. Crystal last hosted the Academy Awards in 2004.

"Some of the best moments of my career have happened on the Oscar stage. I am thrilled to be back there. Actually, I am doing this so that the young woman in my pharmacy will stop asking me my name when I pick up my prescriptions," Crystal said.

The Stereo Hogzz, one of Paula Abdul's Groups, was eliminated Thursday from "The X Factor." After Steve Jones announced that Lakoda Rayne and The Stereo Hogzz received the fewest votes following last night's movie-themed performance show, judges Simon Cowell, Abdul, L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger asked the two finalists to perform their "song for survival" and then eliminated Houston's The Stereo Hogzz.