Fri, Feb 25th 2011 02:20 pm
ABC Family has picked up an additional one-hour scripted drama, "The Lying Game." The drama is in addition to the three previously announced series pick-ups, the one-hour dramas "The Nine Lives of Chloe King" and "Switched at Birth," and the half-hour multi-cam comedy series, "The Great State of Georgia."
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Fri, Feb 25th 2011 02:15 pm
Auditions for the highly anticipated singing competition "The X Factor" are set to begin on Sunday, March 27, in Los Angeles at the L.A. Sports Arena. The search for the next global superstar will continue in Miami on Thursday, April 7; Newark, N.J., on Thursday, April 14; Seattle on Wednesday, April 20; Chicago on Wednesday, April 27; and Dallas (date to be announced).
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Fri, Feb 25th 2011 02:15 pm
For the first time ever, "American Idol" will allow viewers to vote for their favorite contestants online at americanidol.com. Sponsored by AT&T, online voting begins immediately after the first performance show airing Tuesday, March 1 (8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT) on FOX. In addition to online voting, fans will continue to be able to vote via toll-free phone lines, as well as unlimited text-message votes for AT&T wireless customers during the voting window (standard text-messaging rates may apply).
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Thu, Feb 24th 2011 02:40 pm
The sixth season of NBC's top-rated summer series, "America's Got Talent," will tape shows in front of a live audience in cities across the country starting in Seattle on March 2 and 3. After Seattle, the talent competition series will travel to Los Angeles (March 9-10), Minneapolis (March 23-24), New York (March 31-April 1), Atlanta (April 12-14) and Houston (April 19-20).
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Thu, Feb 24th 2011 02:35 pm
"American Idol" hopeful Chris Medina is scheduled to perform on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" Friday, Feb. 25 (11:35 p.m. ET).
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Thu, Feb 24th 2011 02:25 pm
Chefs Bobby Flay, Curtis Stone, Steve Ells and Lorena Garcia are putting their money where their mouth is. No, really.
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Thu, Feb 24th 2011 02:20 pm
From day one, NBC's "The Event" has had the deck stacked against it.
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Thu, Feb 24th 2011 12:55 pm
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Wed, Feb 23rd 2011 12:15 pm
Most Overrated Movie of the Year goes to "Eclipse," while "The A-Team" snags Favorite Guilty Pleasure
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Wed, Feb 23rd 2011 11:35 am
NBC issued pickups for three returning alternative series in 2011-12 in "The Biggest Loser," "Who Do You Think You Are?" and the singing competition series "The Sing-Off."
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Tue, Feb 22nd 2011 03:30 pm
Lockport Community Television, Lockport's public access station, is offering an orientation session from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15.
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Tue, Feb 22nd 2011 02:50 pm
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Tue, Feb 22nd 2011 02:50 pm
Sara Rue, Barry Watson, Valerie Harper and Fred Willard will star the ABC Family original movie "My Future Boyfriend," premiering Sunday, April 10 (8 p.m. ET/PT).
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Tue, Feb 22nd 2011 02:40 pm
NBC, Donald Trump and Paula M. Shugart, president of Miss Universe Organization, announced that "The 2011 Miss USA Pageant" will air on NBC on Sunday, June 19, from 9 - 11 p.m. from the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas at the Theatre for Performing Arts.
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Tue, Feb 22nd 2011 02:35 pm
A favorite star from "High School Musical" will be joined by six multitalented performers in a new music and dance-driven comedy pilot, "Madison High" (working title). The series pilot introduces a troupe of theater students led by the melodramatic drama teacher Ms. Darbus, a beloved character from the cultural sensation "High School Musical." Production on the pilot begins in March in consideration for a Disney Channel series to premiere in early 2012.
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Tue, Feb 22nd 2011 02:20 pm
The new unscripted special "Mobbed" will premiere Thursday, March 31 (9 p.m. ET/PT), following "American Idol" on FOX. Host Howie Mandel ("America's Got Talent," "Deal or No Deal") puts a hidden-camera spin on the "flash mob" concept. Mandel and hundreds of strangers will help special guests plan extraordinary surprises for friends, family members, loved ones or co-workers. These unknowing participants will be shocked and stunned by surprise performances that lead up to fantastic reveals that include a husband learning that his wife is pregnant, an applicant finding out that she got the job and a marriage proposal, among others.
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Tue, Feb 22nd 2011 02:20 pm
The cast of pop-culture phenomenon "Glee" has broken the music record for the most single entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, claiming the title previously held by the "King of Rock and Roll," Elvis Presley.
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Tue, Feb 22nd 2011 02:15 pm
iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users can get the ultimate insider's view of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards with the new Oscar Backstage Pass app, now available on the App Store. The Oscar Backstage Pass app, a collaborative effort between the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Disney/ABC TV Group's Digital Media team, is a perfect companion app for viewers watching the Oscar telecast on Sunday, Feb. 27.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 12:40 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre and the YWCA of the Tonawandas "Family Film Series" continues.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 12:00 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present Savion Glover on Thursday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
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Sat, Feb 19th 2011 09:00 am
"The Furies can be described in one word: fun," so said lead singer and "goddess of the tambourine" Rebecca Leigh. The Furies is an upbeat driving rock band that intersperses its original music into set lists. The band covers songs from artists ranging all the way from Lady Gaga to Led Zeppelin. Hits from Katy Perry, Blondie, Duffy and Billy Idol make their way into set lists as well, showcasing the band's diverse music.
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Sat, Feb 19th 2011 09:00 am
Eclectic folk and bluegrass band Fynian's Wake will perform in Youngstown at The Ontario House (more commonly known as the Stone Jug on Main Street) on Friday, Feb. 25, at 9 p.m.
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Thu, Feb 17th 2011 02:20 pm
Taylor Swift, who continues to tour the world in support of her blockbuster album "Speak Now," has announced she will perform with special guest NEEDTOBREATHE in Buffalo at HSBC Arena on Tuesday, June 21.
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Thu, Feb 17th 2011 02:15 pm
Michael Rosenbaum will reprise his role as Lex Luthor in the series finale of "Smallville" on Friday, May 13 (8 p.m. ET, The CW).
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Wed, Feb 16th 2011 11:45 am
At the end of last week's episode of "Fringe," the "over there" Olivia received some unexpected news - information that seems destined to rock both universes.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2011 06:00 pm
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Tue, Feb 15th 2011 06:00 pm
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Tue, Feb 15th 2011 05:55 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo will present Taylor 2 Dance Company on Thursday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. during the group's upcoming residency (March 7-11). There will be a public performance in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2011 05:45 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents "Cooking With The Calamari Sisters" opening on Thursday, May 5, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Performances continue on May 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m.; and May 8, 11, and 12 at 2 and 7 p.m.
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Tue, Feb 15th 2011 05:45 pm
Robin Roberts, Tim Gunn, Krista Smith and Maria Menounos will host "Oscar's Red Carpet Live" for the 83rd Academy Awards, pre-show executive producers Charlie Haykel and Juliane Hare announced. This will be Smith's first time hosting the Oscar pre-show. Menounos hosted the red carpet show for the 76th Academy Awards and Roberts and Gunn hosted the arrivals show two years ago for the 81st Academy Awards.
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Sat, Feb 12th 2011 02:30 pm
Syfy unveils the future of food with a daring new hi-tech cooking series for the modern age. "Marcel's Quantum Kitchen" features Marcel Vigneron, one of America's most notorious chefs, and someone on the cutting edge of the culinary field.
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Sat, Feb 12th 2011 02:25 pm
The Style Network invites viewers into the exciting adult lives of child stars Tia and Tamera Mowry in the all-new docu-series "Tia &Tamera Take 2." The girls will embark on big life changes - Tia is pregnant with her first child, and Tamera plans the wedding of her dreams. The network has ordered six episodes of "Tia & Tamera Take 2" to premiere in late summer.
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Sat, Feb 12th 2011 02:10 pm
Gregory Fletcher, director of Niagara University Theatre said, "I am happy to report that Niagara University Theatre will again collaborate this year with the Castellani Art Museum."
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Sat, Feb 12th 2011 02:05 pm
At a recent board of directors meeting, The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center held its installation of officers 2011. Past-President Hal Faba was present to administer the oath of office to the new officers and board members.
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Fri, Feb 11th 2011 03:20 pm
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is inviting the public to vote on an element of its annual Oscar telecast. In "Oscars Designer Challenge 2011," nine up-and-coming fashion designers are vying to have their original evening gown worn by one of the awards escorts during the 83rd Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 27. Members of the fashion and entertainment press will be introduced to the 10 designers and their creations at a runway fashion show on Feb. 15 at the Academy's Beverly Hills, Calif., headquarters.
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Fri, Feb 11th 2011 03:00 pm
On the heels of blockbuster ratings for the post-Super Bowl episode Sunday night, Twentieth Century Fox Television and "Glee" co-creator Ryan Murphy have announced that the critically acclaimed "Glee Live! In Concert!," starring 13 members of the television show's cast, will return to North American concert stages this spring.
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Fri, Feb 11th 2011 03:00 pm
For more than 37 years, Artpark has presented creative inspiration, artistic discovery and award-winning programming that has provided immeasurable benefits to the Western New York region as a premier visual and performing arts destination. Artpark supporters and patrons are invited to an evening as only Artpark can create - a "Black & White Ball - On Stage" at Artpark's Mainstage Theater on Saturday, May 21.
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Fri, Feb 11th 2011 02:55 pm
As a "Valentine" and "get-well card" to Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award and Grammy Legend Award recipient Aretha Franklin, four-time Grammy winner Yolanda Adams, four-time Grammy winner and Latin Grammy winner Christina Aguilera, Grammy winner Jennifer Hudson, country superstar Martina McBride and current nominee Florence Welch will perform together on "The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards."
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Fri, Feb 11th 2011 02:55 pm
Ten-time Grammy winner and Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Bob Dylan will perform with current Grammy nominee Mumford & Sons and folk-rock band the Avett Brothers in a special salute to acoustic music.
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Fri, Feb 11th 2011 02:55 pm
Family, friendship and loyalty aren't just for two-legged souls in the ABC Family Movie premiere event, "Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2," premiering Sunday, March 13, at 9 p.m.
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