Thu, May 5th 2011 01:45 pm
It's not often that a critic will admit this, but my opinion meant precious little Sunday when watching "The Pirates of Penzance" at Niagara University. Whether I loved it, or loathed the day I agreed to review it, one thing was clear: the audience deemed it m-arrr-velous.
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Thu, May 5th 2011 01:30 pm
British pop superstar Cheryl Cole will join Antonio "L.A." Reid and Simon Cowell as a judge on "The X-Factor," the highly anticipated singing competition series debuting this fall on FOX.
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Thu, May 5th 2011 10:45 am
Wowy-kazowy.
So said an onlooker peeking into the press kit detailing Artpark & Co.'s summer lineup. Over the course of almost five months, the performing arts venue will offer hitmaker after hitmaker after hitmaker, with headlining gigs by stars including Peter Frampton, Pat Benatar, Cheap Trick, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Ted Nugent, The Black Keys and O.A.R.
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Wed, May 4th 2011 11:15 pm
NBC announced that it will feature a special one-minute sneak peek of a "battle" round from its new hit series "The Voice" during the network's coverage of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 7 (4-7 p.m. ET).
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Wed, May 4th 2011 11:10 pm
NBC named the final 20 of its 32 selected team contestants who will move onto the next round of the new vocal competition series "The Voice" featuring its four musician coaches: Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton.
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Wed, May 4th 2011 11:00 pm
On Thursday, May 5, the Emmy Award-winning syndicated series "The Doctors" (check local listings) goes beyond "you are what you eat" cliché to uncover what your food is really made of. The result? Some outrageous realities. From shocking ingredients like bug and rodent parts to harmful chemicals and toxic dyes - including the chemical components in anti-freeze - "The Doctors" reveals what's really hiding in your grocery cart.
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Tue, May 3rd 2011 06:00 pm
NBC's "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" (Monday-Friday, 12:35 a.m. ET) will host a weeklong tribute to Bob Marley beginning May 9 to honor the 30th anniversary of his last concert and death. Jimmy welcomes musicians Ziggy Marley, Chris Cornell, Jennifer Hudson, Jakob Dylan and Lenny Kravitz to celebrate the legendary reggae artist's musical legacy. Each night, the "Late Night" musical guest performs a classic Marley song.
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Tue, May 3rd 2011 05:50 pm
It's one of the most eagerly anticipated episodes of the "Biggest Loser" season - the makeover episode! And this time, "The Biggest Loser: Couples" is joining forces with fashion icon Tim Gunn and top celebrity hairstylist Ken Paves to give fairytale makeovers to the remaining five contestants on a must-see, emotional episode airing Tuesday, May 3 (8 p.m. ET), on NBC.
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Tue, May 3rd 2011 02:20 pm
This spring, the Niagara University Theatre Department honored nine persons who have for many years consistently aided the theater in its mission, according to Gregory Fletcher, director of Niagara University Theatre.
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Mon, May 2nd 2011 05:45 pm
Last night, Bobby Flay revealed self-employed caterer/cook Jamawn J. Woods and his "Soul Daddy" concept as the winner of NBC's alternative series "America's Next Great Restaurant" in the season finale.
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Mon, May 2nd 2011 02:50 pm
"Clash of the Commercials: USA vs. The World," hosted from Las Vegas by legendary supermodel Heidi Klum and actor John Lehr, is an interactive countdown special pitting the 10 best international commercials ever against the 10 best from the U.S. The special, in which viewers will be able to vote live for the winner, will be broadcast Monday, May 23 (10 p.m., ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.
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Mon, May 2nd 2011 02:05 pm
CBS Interactive Music Group's leading concert webcast series, "Live On Letterman," presented by AT&T, will feature a slate of international superstars and Grammy-winning artists, with each performing a live, multi-platform concert from New York's Ed Sullivan Theater in the coming months.
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Mon, May 2nd 2011 02:00 pm
Reality competition will never be the same as Oxygen introduces the 12 contenders of "The Glee Project," premiering on Sunday, June 12, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
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Mon, May 2nd 2011 01:55 pm
In honor of Mother's Day, "The Talk" will dedicate a week to mothers of all circumstances as part of the "Moms Who Move Us" series. Throughout the week, the hosts of "The Talk" will feature compelling and motivational stories each day of five special people.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2011 02:00 pm
NBC revealed that it will add more star-power to its new vocal competition series "The Voice" with singers Reba, Monica, Sia (Furler) and music producer Adam Blackstone joining the series as new advisers who will lend their experience and talents to musician coaches Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton for the next "Battles" competition phase.
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Fri, Apr 29th 2011 02:00 pm
Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery and Haley Reinhart are this season's "American Idol" Top 5 finalists after Casey Abrams was eliminated on Thursday's show.
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Wed, Apr 27th 2011 02:00 pm
NBC named the first 12 of its 32 selected artists/contestants who will move onto the "Battle" round of the new vocal competition series "The Voice" featuring its four musician coaches - Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2011 09:40 am
NBC.com has introduced the next innovation in network fan engagement: NBC Live (www.nbc.com/Live). The new companion-viewing tool provides a place for fans to interact in a moderated social stream and provides exclusive content synced to the on-air broadcast.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2011 09:30 am
Finalist Paul McDonald was eliminated Thursday on "American Idol" after he received the fewest of America's more than 53 million votes.
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Sat, Apr 16th 2011 09:00 am
The Youngstown Volunteer Fire Company and VFW Lake Ontario Post 313 are hosting the second annual Original Buffalo Road Show on Saturday, April 16, from 7 to 10 p.m.
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Fri, Apr 15th 2011 09:00 am
In anticipation of Mother's Day (ahem, that's Sunday, May 8), Music is Art is joining with ChocoLogo for an event celebrating an unbeatable trio: moms, chocolate and wine.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2011 02:35 pm
USA Network debuts its biggest summer ever with powerful weeknight blocks of nine original series.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2011 01:40 pm
NBCUniversal's "The More You Know" public service campaign is kicking off its new season with a redesigned look. "The More You Know's" iconic star, musical notes and powerful messages continue to be the centerpiece of the campaign.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2011 01:30 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre Family Film Series continues.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2011 01:25 pm
NBC announced that it would offer extended versions of Steve Carell's final episode of "The Office" as well as for "Parks and Recreation" on Thursday, April 28.
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Tue, Apr 12th 2011 01:20 pm
Katie Couric will return to her old neck of the woods as a guest on NBC News' "Today," Wednesday, April 13.
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Mon, Apr 11th 2011 01:25 pm
At Niagara University's Summer Academy 2011, high school students can get a jump on college credit. NU's department of theater and fine arts will offer a theater appreciation course as part of the Academy from July 18-22 for students who will be high school juniors or seniors this fall.
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Sat, Apr 9th 2011 12:45 am
Monday, March 28, marked the spring premiere of ABC Family's "Secret Life of the American Teenager." The comedy-drama stars Shailene Woodley, who plays Amy Juergens, a naïve high school student who got pregnant after a one-night stand at band camp.
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Fri, Apr 8th 2011 10:15 pm
At the end of the 1980s, Candace Cameron was entertaining millions as D.J. Tanner, the oldest of three daughters on the hit ABC "TGIF" comedy "Full House." At the same time, FOX was trying to make a name for itself as a rebellious, anything-goes network by launching shows including "The Simpsons" and "Married ... with Children."
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Fri, Apr 8th 2011 10:05 pm
Being a lifelong film lover, I was looking forward to this fun, colorful Easter newcomer. I fondly remember parking myself in front of the family room TV with my Easter basket, eagerly awaiting "Easter Parade" and "The Sound of Music."
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Fri, Apr 8th 2011 04:10 pm
Finalist Pia Toscano was eliminated last night on "American Idol" after she received the fewest of America's votes. On Wednesday's performance show, the Top 9 performed the songs from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Toscano, 22, from Howard Beach, N.Y., sang "River Deep, Mountain High."
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Thu, Apr 7th 2011 03:05 pm
NBC, multi-media studio Electus, an operating business of IAC, and The Magical Elves (Emmy Award winners for "Top Chef" and the original producers of "Project Runway"), announced the search for the next big brand in fashion with "Fashion Star" (working title) - a new reality competition series to be hosted by Elle Macpherson, world-famous super-model icon, actress and businesswoman.
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Thu, Apr 7th 2011 03:00 pm
The Buffalo Niagara Film Festival, a 10-day international film festival and market open to the public, filmmakers, and entertainment industry professionals around the world, takes place April 8-17 at The Market Arcade Film & Arts Center (Buffalo), The Historic Riviera Theatre (North Tonawanda) and The Rapids Theatre (Niagara Falls).
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Thu, Apr 7th 2011 02:35 pm
FOX singing series "The X Factor" extends its auditions further across the country with unprecedented and specially built high-definition recording studios opening Friday, April 8 in Honolulu and Phoenix.
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Thu, Apr 7th 2011 02:35 pm
The nine players left on "The Biggest Loser: Couples" do things they never dreamed were possible when they embark on a spectacular New Zealand adventure in two "can't miss" special episodes airing Tuesday, April 12, and Tuesday, April 19 (8-10 p.m. ET), on NBC.
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Sat, Apr 2nd 2011 02:35 am
The competition is growing tougher on "Dancing with the Stars," and a second couple will be sent home on "Dancing with the Stars the Results Show," Tuesday, April 5 (9-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
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Sat, Apr 2nd 2011 02:30 am
He's played a skater in "Gleaming the Cube," a drug pusher in "True Romance," a baboon organ recipient in "Untamed Heart," and George Kuffs in "Kuffs" (my personal favorite). But now, Christian Slater has finally found the perfect role.
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Fri, Apr 1st 2011 11:10 pm
NBC revealed that Alison Haislip (G4's "Attack of the Show!") has been named as the new backstage online and social media correspondent for the network's musical competition series "The Voice."
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Fri, Apr 1st 2011 08:50 pm
NBC's "The Sing-Off" is looking for the best-of-the-best a cappella groups to audition for season three of the hit series. Casting for the vocal competition show has amplified and expanded to five different U.S. cities over seven days to discover the most talented a cappella groups to compete for an opportunity to win a cash prize and a Sony Music recording contract.
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Fri, Apr 1st 2011 08:35 pm
Former "American Idol" hopefuls Naima Adedapo and Thia Megia are scheduled to appear on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" Friday, April 1 (11:35 p.m. ET).
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