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Season 25 Mirrorball champion Jordan Fisher & finalist Frankie Muniz join cast of 'Dancing with the Stars: Live! - Light Up the Night'
Wed, Nov 22nd 2017 11:10 pm
For the first time ever, two celebrity finalists will join "Dancing with the Stars'" winter tour, "Dancing with the Stars: Live! - Light Up the Night." Season 25 Mirrorball champion Jordan Fisher ("Hamilton," "Grease: Live!") and actor/race car driver Frankie Muniz ("Agent Cody Banks," "Malcolm in the Middle") will reprise their season 25 performances alongside their professional partners Lindsay Arnold and Witney Carson.
UB welcomes 'Kenny Rogers - The Gambler's Last Deal: Christmas & Hits'
Wed, Nov 15th 2017 11:15 am
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, welcomes the 11th annual Ronald McDonald House Charity Holiday Concert, this year featuring "Kenny Rogers - The Gambler's Last Deal: Christmas & Hits" with special guest Linda Davis. The event begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16.
Artpark to winter: Your days are numbered; venue announces return of BNL in 2018
Mon, Nov 13th 2017 10:05 am
Barenaked Ladies' "Last Summer on Earth Tour 2018" will make a stop at Artpark on July 10, alongside Better Than Ezra and KT Tunstall. The triple bill will be presented on the Outdoor Amphitheater stage as part of the "Tuesdays in the Park" concert series.
Rock icon Alice Cooper nominated for Songwriters Hall of Fame
Thu, Nov 9th 2017 04:25 pm
Alice Cooper's catalog is rich with hits and anthems that have become definitive of a generation, among them "School's Out," "Elected," No More Mr. Nice Guy," "I'm Eighteen," "Only Women Bleed," "You And Me," "I Never Cry," "How You Gonna See Me Now" and "Poison." Due to this illustrious history and legacy, Cooper has been nominated for induction in the Songwriters Hall of Fame's prestigious "Performing Songwriter" category.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to Buffalo with 'The Ghosts of Christmas Eve'
Mon, Nov 6th 2017 12:10 pm
WKSE "Kiss" 98.5-AM, WTSS "Star" 102.5-FM and Metamorphic Concerts will welcome TSO to Buffalo's KeyBank Center for two shows Saturday, Dec. 16 (3 and 8 p.m.) A portion of the proceeds will benefit the John R. Oishei Children's Hospital and Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of WNY.
NBC celebrates 'Fire,' P.D.' & 'Med' with #OneChicagoDay
Wed, Nov 1st 2017 10:30 pm
NBCUniversal united the casts of its three Windy City-set Dick Wolf dramas on Monday, with its annual #OneChicagoDay event.
Capitol Christian Music Group's The Young Escape reveals debut single, 'good life'
Mon, Oct 23rd 2017 03:05 pm
The newest signing to Capitol CMG, The Young Escape, has released their debut single "good life," available now. Delivering energetic pop music with a dance/electronic edge, geared toward youth and young adults, the four-piece band from southern California is made up of siblings Ryan, McKenna, Kyrsten and Luke Johns. In addition to "good life," The Young Escape also released a music video accompanying the song.
Interview: Howard Jones brings full show, greatest hits to Fallsview Casino
Sat, Oct 21st 2017 06:45 pm
At Artpark, Howard Jones was a wizard on stage, conjuring up synth-pop beats and seemingly using some sort of hocus-pocus to sound, look and move around like he did when American audiences first heard his music in the 1980s.
Tears for Fears still 'Rule The World' with greatest hits album out Nov. 10
Fri, Oct 13th 2017 06:10 pm
Following a sold-out summer arena tour highlighted by their triumphant U.K. return in front of 65,000-plus fans as special guests of The Killers during British Summer Time Festival at Hyde Park, Tears for Fears (Roland Orzabal - vocals, guitar, keyboards - and Curt Smith - vocals, bass, keyboards) close out 2017 with the release of their first career-spanning greatest hits album, "Rule The World."
Josh Groban announces release of 'Noël (Deluxe Edition)' in celebration of its 10th anniversary
Fri, Oct 13th 2017 06:10 pm
Multiplatinum, international recording artist and songwriter Josh Groban will release a deluxe version of his beloved Christmas album "Noël" on CD and all digital formats on Nov. 3 via Reprise Records. The album can be pre-ordered HERE.
After 30 years, Bananarama is back with original lineup - and reveal first four North American dates as iconic trio
Tue, Oct 10th 2017 06:00 pm
A once-in-a-lifetime cultural event that's been exactly 30 years in the making, British pop powerhouse Bananarama touch down in 2018 for their first four dates in North America, as the original three-piece lineup: Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward and Siobhan Fahey.
'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' returns with explosive two-hour season premiere Friday, Dec. 1, on ABC
Sat, Oct 7th 2017 06:15 pm
"Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." returns for its fifth season with a special two-hour premiere, Friday, Dec. 1 (8-10:01 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network.
First look at 'American Idol' on ABC judges
Wed, Oct 4th 2017 06:10 pm
Grammy- and Emmy-nominated music luminary Katy Perry, country music superstar Luke Bryan and music icon Lionel Richie, along with host and producer extraordinaire Ryan Seacrest, were on hand when ABC's "American Idol" kicked off judge auditions in New York City this week.
'Mariah Carey: All I Want For Christmas Is You' Tour coming to Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Tue, Oct 3rd 2017 11:00 am
Global superstar and the top-selling female artist of all-time, Mariah Carey will bring her "All I Want For Christmas Is You" tour to Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. The show is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, inside the Seneca Niagara Events Center.
Guy Fieri is on a mission to find Food Network's next big food-road show on all-new 'Guy's Big Project'
Mon, Oct 2nd 2017 02:00 pm
Guy Fieri has visited thousands of restaurants on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," literally putting food-road shows on the map. Now, Guy is searching for Food Network's next big culinary-travel series.
'Chicago P.D.': Tracy Spiridakos a welcome addition to intelligence unit
Fri, Sep 29th 2017 07:00 pm
If you're a fan of NBC's "Chicago P.D.," you were cheering when you learned Hailey Upton (Tracy Spiridakos) had joined the team, and the cast, on a permanent basis.
'Voice of "Jeopardy!" ' Johnny Gilbert, earns Guinness World Records title for longest career as a game show announcer for same show
Thu, Sep 28th 2017 04:50 pm
In an episode airing today, "Jeopardy!" will announce Johnny Gilbert, the "Voice of 'Jeopardy!' " has set a new Guinness World Records for longest career as a game show announcer for a single show. Since the syndicated debut in 1984 of "Jeopardy! ", Gilbert's iconic "This ... is ... Jeopardy!" show opening has welcomed millions of fans as they tune in each day.
A lighter 'Blacklist' in store for fans this season
Thu, Sep 28th 2017 04:25 pm
After last season's "holy crap!" of a finale, "The Blacklist" returned Wednesday with a lighter, funnier episode.
Daryl Hall & John Oates team up with Red Cross for charity donation
Fri, Sep 22nd 2017 06:30 pm
Daryl Hall & John Oates are embarking on a southern run of their successful North American tour, performing in Cedar Park, Sugar Land, Tuscaloosa and Jacksonville before wrapping up on Sept. 30 in Charleston at the North Charleston Coliseum.
Grace VanderWaal to release debut album 'Just The Beginning' Nov. 3
Fri, Sep 15th 2017 05:45 pm
Singer/songwriter Grace VanderWaal has announced her debut album, "Just the Beginning," will release Friday, Nov. 3. The 12-track album features her infectious single "Moonlight," which has over 15 million combined video views and 18 million combined worldwide streams, along with the beat-driven track "Sick of Being Told" and the just-released song "So Much More Than This."
Shea's 710 Theatre receives major funding boost from Jacobs
Thu, Sep 14th 2017 07:40 pm
Shea's 710 Theatre will be the recipient of $200,000 in state funds obtained by New York State Sen. Chris Jacobs. The monies will support construction costs for building upgrades that are part of a multiyear project.
UB welcomes 'Kenny Rogers The Gambler's Last Deal: Christmas & Hits'
Wed, Sep 13th 2017 08:35 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, announces the 11th annual Ronald McDonald House charity holiday concert will be "Kenny Rogers The Gambler's Last Deal: Christmas & Hits," with special guest Linda Davis. The show is set for 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16. Tickets go on sale online at 10 a.m. Friday, with the box office opening at noon.
Roadcase Royale: Heart's Nancy Wilson hits road with hard-hitting new funk-rock band
Thu, Sep 7th 2017 06:30 pm
Nancy Wilson has joined forces with vocalist Liv Warfield - formerly of Prince's New Power Generation - to create a dynamic live band she dubbed Roadcase Royale. The outfit is set to release its first record on Sept. 22, the 10-song "First Things First," and is opening for the Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band "Silver Bullet Tour" this fall.
ABC announces celebrity cast for upcoming 25th season of 'Dancing with the Stars' live on 'Good Morning America'
Wed, Sep 6th 2017 02:40 pm
"Dancing with the Stars" is gearing up to celebrate its 25th season, and the new celebrity cast members are sparkling up their wardrobes, breaking in their dancing shoes and readying themselves for their first dance on the ballroom floor, as the season kicks off Monday, Sept. 18 (8-10:01 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network.
VIDEO, PHOTOS: William Close and the Earth Harp Collective at Artpark
Sun, Sep 3rd 2017 11:00 am
On Saturday, Artpark became the latest venue to fall under William Close's spell as the world-renowned installation artist performed with his Earth Harp Collective on the newly extended Earth Harp, featuring more than two-dozen 1,000-foot-plus strings that sailed and wailed above the Lewiston audience.
VIDEO, PHOTOS: Artpark hosts US premiere of 'Big Bang' by Plasticiens Volants
Sun, Sep 3rd 2017 08:00 am
"Big Bang," by Plasticiens Volants, made its U.S. debut on Saturday, Sept. 2, at Artpark in Lewiston. The dazzling, one-night-only aerial exhibition combined large-scale pieces of floating art in the skies with performance artists on the ground - all to the beat of the touring company's original soundtrack.
PHOTOS: Nerds Gone Wild, John Kay & Steppenwolf at Artpark
Wed, Aug 30th 2017 11:55 pm
Artpark & Company billed the final "Tuesdays in the Park" concert of 2017 as a '70s-meets-'80s night of music. The event featured Nerds Gone Wild and John Kay & Steppenwolf.
Singer-songwriter/worship leader Christy Nockels unveils new single (with promise of more new music to follow)
Sat, Aug 19th 2017 03:05 pm
Three-time GMA Dove Award-winning recording artist Christy Nockels has released a new single, "Build My Life," available now. Following the release of her widely praised Christmas album, "A Thrill of Hope," Nockels said she hopes to invite listeners into a deeper place of worship and understanding of the wonder of God in "Build My Life."
Pop star Rachel Platten crashes ceiling with brand-new single, 'Broken Glass'
Sat, Aug 19th 2017 03:00 pm
Multiplatinum, award-winning pop star Rachel Platten returns with her powerful new single "Broken Glass," the first taste of music from her forthcoming album, set to be released this fall via Columbia Records.
Legendary ABBA songwriter & co-founder Benny Andersson to release career-spanning, 21-track solo piano album
Fri, Aug 18th 2017 09:20 am
Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announces a brand-new album of solo piano music from legendary Swedish composer and ABBA co-founder Benny Andersson. The album, titled simply "Piano," will be released on Friday, Sept. 29, through iconic classical music label Deutsche Grammophon.
Shania Twain announces 2018 'NOW' Tour
Thu, Aug 17th 2017 12:20 pm
Global superstar Shania Twain has announced she will hit the road next year in support of her new album, "NOW." These dates mark Shania's first tour since "Rock This Country" back in 2015. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off May 3 in Tacoma, Washington, and will run through the rest of the summer, culminating in Las Vegas on Aug. 4 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Dolly Parton to release first children's album, 'I Believe In You,' this fall
Thu, Aug 17th 2017 10:30 am
At a press conference Wednesday before media reps and their children as special guests, world-renowned entertainer Dolly Parton announced the release of "I Believe In You," her first album written and recorded for kids and those young at heart.
Tedeschi Trucks Band wraps up triumphant 'Wheels of Soul' tour
Tue, Aug 15th 2017 04:05 pm
After 21 nights of music across 16 different states, Tedeschi Trucks Band has completed their triumphant third annual "Wheels of Soul" tour.
'For What It's Worth': Liam Gallagher releases new song
Thu, Aug 10th 2017 04:25 pm
Liam Gallagher's high-profile return has already encompassed life-affirming live shows around the world with more than 12 million streams of the lead track "Wall Of Glass," and the recent "Chinatown," which Rolling Stone compared to the Oasis classic "Champagne Supernova."
Roger Daltrey, Sarah McLachlan, Huey Lewis and the News highlight November entertainment at Fallsview
Tue, Aug 8th 2017 05:10 pm
Fallsview Casino Resort presents a November to remember, with entertainment including rock legends Roger Daltrey and Jefferson Starship, Canadian music icon Sarah McLachlan, '80s hit makers Huey Lewis and the News, and Storia Italiana, featuring acclaimed Italian musicians Orchestra Casadei, Cosetta Gigli, Ron and I Vianella.
Alice Cooper tops album sales charts worldwide with his new album, 'Paranormal'
Tue, Aug 8th 2017 09:50 am
Alice Cooper and earMUSIC are celebrating the worldwide chart success of Alice Cooper's album "Paranormal." The record was produced by long-time Cooper producer Bob Ezrin for earMUSIC, the rock label part of the Edel AG group, which markets and distributes the album worldwide through its international network.
'Brain Candy Live!' starring Adam Savage and Michael Stevens booked at UB
Mon, Aug 7th 2017 01:00 pm
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts presents "Brain Candy Live!" starring Adam Savage and Michael Stevens at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22. Tickets go on sale at noon Friday, Aug. 11. A limited number of VIP tickets (premium seating and meet-and-greet) are available for $129.
Newsboys reunite at Kingdom Bound, lend a hand in Mexico
Thu, Aug 3rd 2017 07:55 pm
Members of Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling Newsboys took a break from their summer tour schedule to help build homes in Baja, Mexico, last week. In partnership with Baja Christian Ministries and God's Not Dead Missions, Newsboys' Michael Tait and Duncan Phillips joined volunteers from around the U.S. to construct two homes for disadvantaged families, and lead street evangelism teams in the area.
Vertical Worship debuts new studio album
Thu, Aug 3rd 2017 07:50 pm
Vertical Worship announces the release of their latest project, "Vertical Worship," available this Friday, Aug. 4. This studio LP is their fifth release with Essential Worship/Provident Label Group/Sony Music since 2012, and follows their latest live recording, "Frontiers," which released a year ago this week.
 

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