Fri, Dec 2nd 2011 08:35 am
After Thursday's double elimination, only five finalists remain in the "X Factor" competition: Melanie Amaro, Marcus Canty, Rachel Crow, Josh Krajcik and Chris Rene. Tune in Wednesday, Dec. 7 (8 to 9:30 p.m.), when the top five must sing two songs each in their quest to reach "The X Factor" grand finale.
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Thu, Dec 1st 2011 01:15 pm
Lakoda Rayne and LeRoy Bell, the "X Factor" acts eliminated just before Thanksgiving, spoke Tuesday to BTW and media colleagues.
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Thu, Dec 1st 2011 12:00 pm
CBS News has named its new morning broadcast "CBS This Morning." The broadcast, hosted by Charlie Rose, Gayle King and Erica Hill, will premiere on Monday, Jan. 9 (7 to 9 a.m.), on the CBS Television Network.
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Thu, Dec 1st 2011 07:00 am
First Niagara Bank will present the 2011 "Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration" on Saturday, Dec. 3, in Buffalo.
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Wed, Nov 30th 2011 10:00 pm
"LIVE! with Kelly" is announcing the next group of guest co-hosts joining Kelly Ripa on the popular morning talk show.
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Wed, Nov 30th 2011 09:30 pm
The second annual Native American Children's Benefit Concert will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center St., Lewiston.
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Wed, Nov 30th 2011 12:05 pm
Iconic "Star Trek" actor, famed singer and Priceline negotiator William Shatner guest stars in tonight's episode of "Psych."
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 02:55 pm
NBC will celebrate the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree with a live broadcast from Rockefeller Center in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 8 to 9 p.m. The star-studded holiday special will feature performances by Neil Diamond, Big Time Rush, Tony Bennett, Justin Bieber, Michael Bublé, Cee Lo Green, Carole King, Katharine McPhee, Javier Colon and The Radio City Rockettes with a mix of current hits and holiday classics.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 02:55 pm
Legendary country music group Alabama has been tapped to receive the Greatest Hits Award at the American Country Awards, airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 5 (8 to 10 p.m.), on FOX. The veteran band, which gave its farewell tour in 2003, also will perform during the broadcast.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2011 10:35 am
Pentatonix wins a Sony Music recording contract and $200,000.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 03:40 pm
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.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 03:35 pm
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.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 03:25 pm
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.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2011 02:20 pm
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.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 10:00 pm
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.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 10:00 pm
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.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 10:00 pm
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.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 10:00 pm
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."
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:55 pm
ION Television kicks off the 2011 holiday season with three new original holiday movies, premiering Sunday, Nov. 27.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:50 pm
"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.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:25 pm
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."
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:10 pm
'Smallville' and 'V' actress -- a Toronto native -- tries her hand at 'human' role.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:05 pm
Diana Sproveri is bringing her signature dessert to Ryan Miller's annual fundraiser.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 09:00 pm
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."
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 11:10 am
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.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 10:55 am
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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Wed, Nov 23rd 2011 08:30 am
And the title went to ...
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2011 07:35 pm
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.
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Mon, Nov 21st 2011 06:05 am
The "Devil Without a Cause" now has a mission and (possibly) a way into Heaven.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2011 09:20 pm
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.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2011 09:00 pm
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.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2011 12:40 pm
When is a procedural not a just a procedural? When the villains are characters from "Grimm's Fairy Tales."
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Fri, Nov 18th 2011 09:00 am
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.
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Thu, Nov 17th 2011 02:25 pm
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.
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Thu, Nov 17th 2011 02:10 pm
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.
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Wed, Nov 16th 2011 08:00 pm
The $5 million grand prize notwithstanding, the Stereo Hogzz said they got exactly what they wanted from their time on "The X Factor."
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Wed, Nov 16th 2011 11:10 am
Band hits Buffalo stage on "Black Friday."
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Tue, Nov 15th 2011 06:00 pm
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.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2011 05:35 pm
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."
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Tue, Nov 15th 2011 05:30 pm
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.
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