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Burnell Taylor is eliminated on 'American Idol'
Fri, Apr 5th 2013 01:45 am
Burnell Taylor was eliminated Thursday on "American Idol" after he received the fewest votes among the finalists. From New Orleans, the 19-year-old Taylor sang "You Give Love A Bad Name" by Bon Jovi on Wednesday night's "Classic Rock, No Ballads"-themed performance show.
Jay Leno announces his departure from NBC'S 'Tonight Show'
Wed, Apr 3rd 2013 02:45 pm
Jay Leno, longtime host of NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," announced Wednesday that he will wrap up what will be 22 years of headlining the iconic late-night show in spring 2014. NBC also announced that Jimmy Fallon, now host of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," will transition into new hosting duties on "The Tonight Show" franchise after Leno concludes his successful run.
'America's Got Talent' moves into new home
Wed, Apr 3rd 2013 11:25 am
NBC's top-rated summer series "America's Got Talent" is moving into Radio City Music Hall, one of the nation's most storied and historic venues, for its upcoming eighth season. The show will air live from Radio City Music Hall twice a week when live episodes begin on Tuesday, July 23.
On your mark. Get set. Bake! CBS announces 10 amateur bakers in new reality series 'The American Baking Competition'
Tue, Apr 2nd 2013 03:40 pm
CBS has announced the 10 amateur bakers who will compete in the new reality series "The American Baking Competition," which premieres Wednesday, May 29 (8 p.m.), on the CBS Television Network.
NBC's 'Fashion Star' turns up the heat to showcase must-have summer garments
Tue, Apr 2nd 2013 03:35 pm
In the fourth episode of NBC's reality competition show "Fashion Star," the contestants were tasked with creating a "must-have" garment for summer.
Demi Lovato will return to the judges' panel for season three of 'The X Factor' on FOX
Thu, Mar 28th 2013 10:00 pm
Chart-dominating singer, songwriter and actress Demi Lovato is ready to take Simon on for round two! Lovato jumps back in her seat as the fan-favorite judge on "The X Factor," the hit singing competition series that launches its third season this fall on FOX.
The Academy to host a 'Wayne's World' reunion. ... No way. Way.
Thu, Mar 28th 2013 09:30 am
Producer Lorne Michaels, writer-actor Mike Myers, actor Dana Carvey and director Penelope Spheeris will reunite for a panel discussion and screening of "Wayne's World" on Tuesday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m
'Shark Tank' announces season 5 open casting calls
Tue, Mar 26th 2013 05:40 pm
Entrepreneurs will get another opportunity to make their business dreams come true in the upcoming fifth season of the Emmy-nominated series, "Shark Tank," the show where self-made business tycoons invest in the best businesses and products that America has to offer.
'Revolution': So that just happened ...
Tue, Mar 26th 2013 10:10 am
SPOILER ALERT: There was a shocking turn of events on Monday's midseason premiere of "Revolution." Find out why.
NBC turns 'Revolution' back on
Mon, Mar 25th 2013 10:40 am
The Monday after Thanksgiving, the lights went out on "Revolution."

Fans of the freshman NBC action-adventure have been in the dark - much like the characters on the show - and unsure about what the future holds for Charlie, Danny, Miles and Monroe. Tonight, the Peacock Network fires the power back up, bringing "Revolution" back for the first of 10 new episodes in a row.

Aubrey Cleland chosen as winner of 'American Idol Live!' tour fan save
Thu, Mar 21st 2013 02:25 pm
In a brand-new "American Idol" element introduced earlier this month, "Idol" and AT&T teamed up to send an 11th singer on the "American Idol Live!" tour this summer.
'America's Got Talent' returns for eighth season on June 4
Tue, Mar 19th 2013 05:40 pm
NBC's "America's Got Talent" - America's top-rated summer series - will return for its eighth season when it premieres on Tuesday, June 4 (9 p.m.). It will begin its regular hour-long Wednesday edition on July 10 (8 p.m.).
'The Biggest Loser' is ...
Tue, Mar 19th 2013 10:10 am
Danni Allen, a 26-year-old advertising account coordinator from Wheeling, Ill., became "The Biggest Loser" at Monday night's live season 14 finale of the NBC series, winning $250,000. Danni began the season weighing 258 lbs. and lost 121 lbs. She weighed in at finale at 137 lbs., and lost 46.90 percent of her body weight.
Andy Grammer to headline Niagara University concert on April 6
Fri, Mar 15th 2013 06:55 pm
The Niagara University Student Government Association has announced singer/songwriter Andy Grammer will perform in the university's Gallagher Center on April 6 at 7 p.m.
Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Pitbull, Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift to perform at 'Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night'
Thu, Mar 14th 2013 01:50 pm
Country music superstars Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum, along with international music sensation Pitbull, have been added to the all-star lineup of artists scheduled to perform at the "ACM Presents: Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night."
Brad Paisley performs with Dierks Bentley, Hunter Hayes, Brantley Gilbert, Jana Kramer, Florida Georgia Line at ACM Fan Jam
Thu, Mar 14th 2013 01:40 pm
Brad Paisley will perform along with special guests Dierks Bentley, Hunter Hayes, and ACM New Artist of the Year nominees Brantley Gilbert, Jana Kramer and Florida Georgia Line as part of the Academy of Country Music Awards presentation on CBS.
ABC announces Joey Lawrence and Charissa Thompson as hosts of 'Splash'
Thu, Mar 7th 2013 01:55 pm
ABC announces Joey Lawrence and Charissa Thompson as hosts of the new diving competition series, "Splash," where 10 celebrity contestants will face their fears as they flip, twist and spin into the depths of the pool below. The show premieres Tuesday, March 19 (8 p.m.), on ABC.
Billy Idol, Joan Jett kick off 'Tuesday in the Park' at Artpark
Wed, Mar 6th 2013 03:15 pm
Rocker Billy Idol will ignite the summer concert season at Artpark on June 4, kicking off "First Niagara presents Tuesday in the Park." One week later, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts are slated to take the Outdoor Amphitheater stage. Tickets go on sale March 15.
Heidi Klum named fourth and newest judge on 'America's Got Talent'
Mon, Mar 4th 2013 09:10 am
NBC announced that supermodel/designer/executive producer/TV host Heidi Klum ("Project Runway") has been added as a new judge on "America's Got Talent" - marking the first time that the top-rated summer series has added a fourth judge.
Phillip Phillips single, 'Gone, Gone, Gone,' named goodbye song on season 12 of 'American Idol'
Wed, Feb 27th 2013 06:35 pm
Quadruple-platinum, Billboard chart-topper and "American Idol" winner Phillip Phillips will perform his second single, "Gone, Gone, Gone," from his debut album, "The World From The Side Of The Moon," on "American Idol" Thursday, March 14 (8 p.m.), on FOX. "Gone, Gone, Gone" also will serve as the "goodbye" song of the season and will be featured when the "American Idol" finalists are eliminated week by week.
Culinary stars return for new season of 'Chopped All-Stars'
Tue, Feb 26th 2013 06:30 pm
Season three of Food Network's top-rated series "Chopped All-Stars" debuts Sunday, April 7, at 9 p.m., as 16 culinary competitors battle it out for the title of all-star champion and a $50,000 prize for the winner's charity.
ABC announces this season's 'Dancing with the Stars' celebrity and professional pairings
Tue, Feb 26th 2013 04:50 pm
The stellar new cast will take to the stage when "Dancing with the Stars" premieres, Monday, March 18, on ABC.
Oscars show to be available in its entirety
Mon, Feb 25th 2013 09:40 am
For the first time, viewers in the U.S. will be able to stream Sunday's Oscars show in its entirety across multiple platforms, including ABC.com, the ABC Player app, and the free, ad-supported Hulu and Hulu Plus subscription service.
Kree Harrison, Amber Holcomb, Adriana Latonio, Angela Miller and Tenna Torres are first semifinalists in Top 20 on 'American Idol'
Thu, Feb 21st 2013 04:15 pm
Wednesday from Las Vegas, the first "American Idol" group of girl semifinalists performed on the stage of Cirque du Soleil's Beatles LOVE Theatre at The Mirage.
All-star sponsors on board for NBC's 'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice'
Tue, Feb 19th 2013 08:55 pm
Donald J. Trump and Mark Burnett have partnered with some of the world's most prominent and recognizable brands for NBC's "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice," premiering Sunday, March 3 (9 p.m.).
NKOTB, 98 Degrees and Boys II Men bring 'The Package Tour' to Buffalo
Fri, Feb 15th 2013 10:15 pm
"The Package Tour," featuring New Kids on the Block with special guests 98 Degrees and Boys II Men, is coming to First Niagara Center on Friday, Aug. 2, at 7:30 p.m.
'Idol Across America' kicks off Friday, March 1, in New York
Fri, Feb 15th 2013 09:50 pm
"American Idol" will kick off "Idol Across America," a cross-country relay of the "Idol" microphone, traveling from New York City to the "Idol" stage in Los Angeles.
Do you have 'The X Factor'?
Tue, Feb 12th 2013 09:50 pm
"The X Factor" begins its next nationwide search for the best undiscovered new solo artists and vocal groups on Wednesday, March 6, in Los Angeles at the University of Southern California's Galen Center. Auditions continue in Charleston, S.C., on Tuesday, March 19; New Orleans on Sunday, April 14; Long Island on Thursday, April 25; and Denver on Tuesday, May 14.
'The Office' closes its doors with 200th episode in hour-long series finale May 16
Sat, Feb 9th 2013 10:45 am
NBC's Emmy Award-winning "The Office" (Thursdays, 9 p.m.) will close up shop with its 200th episode, a one-hour series finale on Thursday, May 16 (9 p.m.).
'Touch' headed in different direction for season two
Fri, Feb 8th 2013 05:15 pm
When "Touch" returns to FOX for its second season, it will be set in a new city, with new characters and a new direction. Say goodbye to the Big Apple, the nefarious group home and the stand-alone episodes of the week. Instead, the show will boast a bigger, more action-packed, L.A.-set storyline.
Artpark casting for 'The Sound of Music'
Thu, Feb 7th 2013 01:00 pm
Artpark & Company Inc. announces auditions for its upcoming Mainstage production "Sound of Music," which will start rehearsals June 24 and run until July 19. Auditions will be held on Saturday, March 9, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Niagara University Annex (in the Valu Home Center plaza on Porter Road, Niagara Falls).
'The Avengers' cast - Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Renner, Mark Ruffalo - to present at Oscars
Wed, Feb 6th 2013 06:05 pm
"We are happy to re-unite the 'Avengers' cast to present on our show," said producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron. "Audiences who enjoyed the year's biggest box office hit will be excited to see these terrific actors back together again."
'LIVE with Kelly and Michael' announces guest lineup for Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort
Wed, Feb 6th 2013 05:15 pm
Top morning talk show "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" announces the lineup of guests who will join hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., Feb.18-21.
Super Bowl XLVII third-most-watched program in history
Mon, Feb 4th 2013 03:35 pm
The CBS Television Network's coverage of Super Bowl XLVII featuring the Baltimore Ravens' 34-31 win over the San Francisco 49ers' on Sunday was watched by a Nielsen estimated average of 108.41 million viewers, making it the third-most-watched program in television history.
Dreams! Drama! Desperation! It's Hollywood Week on 'American Idol'
Fri, Feb 1st 2013 09:45 pm
Whether auditioners received a unanimous "yes" from Mariah, Randy, Nicki and Keith or had the judges battling over their fates, it's a clean slate in Hollywood for the lucky contestants who are one step closer to becoming the next "American Idol."
CBS announces new contract extension for 'NCIS' star and EP Mark Harmon
Fri, Feb 1st 2013 09:40 pm
CBS announced Friday a new contract extension for NCIS star and executive producer Mark Harmon, and that the U.S. and global ratings phenomenon "NCIS" has been renewed for the 2013-14 season.
Soprano Kathleen Battle to make BPO Debut on March 8
Mon, Jan 28th 2013 07:10 pm
World-renowned soprano and opera star Kathleen Battle will appear with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at 8 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Kleinhans Music Hall in a special program, "The Underground Railroad: An Evening of Spirituals."

The program commemorates a number of important moments in history: the founding of the Abolitionist movement in 1833, the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, the 100th anniversary of the passing of famed civil rights pioneer Harriet Tubman, and the importance of Western New York to the Underground Railroad.

Diana Krall 'Glad Rag Doll World Tour' comes to Buffalo
Mon, Jan 28th 2013 07:00 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, presents Diana Krall on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
'60 Minutes Sports' takes viewers behind the scenes of the Super Bowl
Mon, Jan 28th 2013 07:00 pm
Every year, more than 100 million people watch the biggest sporting event in the country, perhaps the biggest single-game event in the world: the Super Bowl. Some people tune in to see the year's best NFL teams compete for the coveted Lombardi Trophy, while others count down the minutes until the highly anticipated half-time show - this year, Beyoncé. The next "60 Minutes Sports," premiering Wednesday, Feb. 6 (10 p.m.) on SHOWTIME, will offer the chance to witness how much planning and resources it takes to execute an event of this magnitude.
Adele to perform Academy Award-nominated song from 'Skyfall' at Oscars
Thu, Jan 24th 2013 04:15 pm
Multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter Adele will perform the Oscar-nominated theme song from the latest James Bond movie at the 85th Academy Awards, the show's producers have announced. "Skyfall," from the film of the same name, was announced as a nominee for Original Song at the Academy's Nominations Announcement on Jan. 10.
 

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