NBC has named TV host and fashion journalist Louise Roe (Glamour magazine's fashion editor-at-large) as the new host of its reality competition series "Fashion Star" for its second season.

NBC, Donald J. Trump, and Miss Universe President Paula M. Shugart have announced that the 61st annual Miss Universe Competition will air live on Wednesday, Dec. 19, from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino' s Theatre for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas.

The CW Television Network will broadcast The 18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards live from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013 (8 until 10 p.m.), it was announced by Joey Berlin, president of the Broadcast Film Critics Association, and Thom Sherman, executive vice president of development for The CW.

Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson told Bob Koshinski of his team's 35-34 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, "that one burns." Jackson made those comments Monday during the live broadcast of his WBBZ-TV program, "The Fred Jackson Show."

NBC's "The Voice" gets "Election Fever" in a three-night event in which America will vote for the first time this season to help decide which artists get into the Top 12 as the popular vocal competition series will have special live broadcasts on Wednesday, Nov. 7 (8 until 10 p.m.), and on Thursday, Nov. 8 (8 p.m.) - as well as its regular airing on Monday, Nov. 5 (8 until 10 p.m.).

Fox has ordered a third season of "The X Factor," it was announced Monday by Mike Darnell, president of alternative entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Company.

Opportunities Unlimited invites readers to watch a competition celebrating the artistic talents of people with developmental disabilities. Cheer on your favorite performers as OUN highlights the many talents of people who participate in its programs.

Fred Jackson will break down the Buffalo Bills tough 35-34 loss to the Tennessee Titans with co-host Bob Koshinski Monday on "The Fred Jackson Show." The WBBZ-TV program tapes at 6:30 p.m. Fullback Corey McIntyre will be live in studio with Fred and Bob.

The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild will hold auditions for singers, ages 16 years and older, for the upcoming production of "Broadway In Concert" on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 12 and 13.

Two singers highly coveted by "The Voice" judges competed in week two of the "Battle Rounds." Coach Christina Aguilera paired 19-year-old Sylvia Yacoub and 17-year-old Joselyn Rivera in a duet/dual. The vocalists performed Beyonce's "Best Thing I Never Had."

INTERVIEW: On "Go On," Matthew Perry's character, Ryan King, can't understand why he's sent to group therapy. He just wants to work - he doesn't want to talk about his wife's unexpected passing, and he doesn't want to share his feelings.

St. Peter Lutheran Church, 6168 Walmore Road, Sanborn, will host its first "Music for Missions" concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, in its Christian Day School gymnasium. All are welcome to attend.

Famed culinary experts Ludo Lefebvre and Brian Malarkey are confirmed to join no-holds-barred chef Anthony Bourdain and British food star Nigella Lawson as mentors on eight episodes of ABC's innovative new cooking competition show, "The Taste." The new one-hour alternative series will premiere in 2013 on the ABC Television Network.

Katie Couric puts on her cowboy boots for an hour-long special, "All Access Nashville with Katie Couric," giving viewers an exclusive all-access pass to the homes and private lives of country music's biggest stars.

Beyoncé will perform in the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show on CBS at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013.

On Tuesday, Oct. 23, the New FOX Tuesday comedies keep the laughs coming with all-new episodes of "Raising Hope" (8 p.m.), "Ben And Kate" (8:30 p.m.) and "New Girl" (9 p.m.). An all-new special one-hour episode of "The X Factor" featuring the conclusion of the "Judges' Homes" round airs during a special, extended prime from 9:30 until 10:30 p.m.

Seth MacFarlane ("Family Guy" creator; host of The 85th Annual Academy Awards) comes to "Shark Tank" on Friday, Nov. 2, to support his friend and horseback riding teacher from Sylmar, Calif., who claims he has built a better fly trap.

Community Missions will hold an Antiques and Fine Arts Auction from 12:15 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11, at the First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 100 Church St. Admission is $10 per person or $15 per couple.

Due to Wednesday's rain delay of game three of the National League Championship Series, the conclusion of the "Judges' Homes" round of "The X Factor" will air in its entirety on Tuesday, Oct. 23 (8 to 10 p.m.), on FOX.

Ivan Koumaev of "So You Think You Can Dance" fame will bring his wealth of professional experience to Jaclyn Carol's Dance Academy in Wheatfield on Nov. 10 and 11, leading workshops with students of all ages.

Red Bull Crashed Ice skated into Western New York Tuesday holding the only northeast qualifier for the first Canadian stop in the World Championship in Niagara Falls. Two local Buffalo competitors, one from Niagara Falls, one Midwesterner, and one Canadian Buffalo Sabres alum player will represent the U.S. on Dec. 1.

Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson told co-host Bob Koshinski on his WBBZ-TV show Monday night that he is excited to have defensive end Shawne Merriman back on the team. The Bills cut Merriman in August during the pre-season. He was not picked up by another team, and continued his workouts here in the Buffalo area. Linebacker Bryan Scott, Jackson's guest on the show, added that Merriman is a hard-working teammate.

Television personality Khloé Kardashian Odom and TV host and actor Mario Lopez will host the second season of "The X Factor" airing Wednesdays (8 to 10 p.m.) and Thursdays (8 p.m.) on FOX.

Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, kindly Bob Cratchit, lovable Tiny Tim and the haunting ghosts of Christmas past, present and future will vividly come to life in "Charles Dickens Presents: A Christmas Carol" at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 25, at Niagara University's Leary Theatre within the Elizabeth Ann Clune Center for Theatre, Clet Hall.

Maid of the Mist patrons will sport pink ponchos the weekend of Oct. 19-21, part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Golden Globe winner Tina Fey ("30 Rock") and Golden Globe nominee Amy Poehler ("Parks and Recreation") have signed to host NBC's exclusive coverage of the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards, which will be broadcast live coast-to-coast on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, from 8 until 11 p.m. from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.

The Historic Riviera Theatre presents "A Christmas Story" benefit event with Ian Petrella on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m.

The classic thriller "The Spiral Staircase" continues at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda.

Nurses from Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and Dr. Michael Cropp, president and CEO of Independent Health, will be honored for their dedication to improving the health of the community at The Premier 2013, Memorial's annual dinner and entertainment gala.

"Vampires and witches and ghosts, oh my!" It's time for Old Falls Street's third annual "Monster Mash Breakfast," a Halloween-themed breakfast for costumed children ages 12 and under, on Saturday, Oct. 27.

"Rock Radio" 103.3-FM "The Edge" presents Our Lady Peace at the Rapids Theatre on Friday, Nov. 23. Doors open at 6:30 for 7:30 p.m., all-ages event.

For as unpleasant as the winner-takes-all, loser-goes-home "Battle Rounds" may be, there's no doubt "The Voice's" singing slugfest brings out the best in each competitor.

Take Gracia Harrison, for example.

Not all battles are brutal. Some are beautiful.

On week one of "Battle Rounds" on NBC's "The Voice," Team CeeLo singers Trevin Hunte and Amanda Brown opted to better and not batter each other in the ring. Their rendition of Mariah Carey's "Vision of Love" was the performance of the season.

Hard Rock Café, Niagara Falls, USA, adds a pop of pink this October in honor of the brand's 13th annual "PINKTOBER" breast cancer awareness campaign. On Friday, Oct. 19, Hard Rock will host the third annual International PINKTOBER Living Ribbon and free outdoor concert featuring Belinda Carlisle.

The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild proudly presents "Tuesdays With Morrie" from Nov. 9 through 18. The production is directed by John Quackenbush, and stars Doug Smith and Joe Fratello.

The milestone 25th season of "Cops" premieres Saturday, Dec. 15 (8 p.m.), on FOX, during which the veteran show will go on duty in Toledo, Ohio; Sacramento; and Portland.

Three lucky audience members compete for the chance to "Win a Dream Date with Chef Michael Symon."

Primetime programming blocks on NBC Sports Network featuring the best of Team USA from the London Olympics and Paralympics, including gymnastics, swimming, basketball, soccer, beach volleyball, diving and more.

"American Idol" hopefuls have one more chance to audition for the upcoming 12th season at www.americanidol.com.

USA Network's hit comedy series "Psych" returns for its much-anticipated seventh season on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at 10 p.m., with 16 new one-hour episodes.