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Fox unwraps world broadcast premiere of 'DreamWorks Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury'
Fri, Nov 2nd 2012 05:25 pm
On Monday, Dec. 17 (8 p.m.), Fox presents the exclusive broadcast premiere of "Dreamworks Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury," based on the hit DreamWorks Animation film franchise "How To Train Your Dragon.
'America's Got Talent' heads to L.A. to begin largest open casting call search in show history
Wed, Oct 31st 2012 01:35 pm
Ready for your shot at $1 million? NBC's top-rated summer series "America's Got Talent," will begin its nationwide search for season eight contestants with auditions beginning in Los Angeles on Nov. 14 and 15. Last season the show discovered unprecedented and unique talent with finalists that included a comedian, a family dog act and a one-of-a-kind musical instrument.
Carrie Underwood comes to First Niagara Center
Wed, Oct 31st 2012 12:55 pm
Superstar Carrie Underwood will continue her critically acclaimed "Blown Away Tour" in 2013, with special guest Hunter Hayes. This includes a stop in Buffalo at First Niagara Center on March 26 (7 p.m.)
Disney to acquire Lucasfilm; 'Star Wars: Episode VII' targeted for 2015
Tue, Oct 30th 2012 05:05 pm
"Star Wars: Episode VII" feature film targeted for release in 2015; more features to follow.
'The Voice': Devyn and MarissaAnn 'Free Your Mind'
Mon, Oct 29th 2012 08:00 pm
If there is one cardinal rule on televised singing competitions, it's stay away from the divas. In short, you don't sing Mariah, Whitney, Celine or Christina. Imagine, now, if the four of them teamed up to form a supergroup.
'The Voice': Joe Kirkland, Michaela Paige, Cassadee Pope, Nicole Nelson talk 'Knockout Round'
Mon, Oct 29th 2012 07:40 pm
Most singers on "The Voice" don't relish the "Battle Rounds," the stage where two acts enter, and only one (usually) advances. Wait until you see how they react to the new "Knockout Rounds."
Niagara USA recreates 'Niagara' in anniversary package
Wed, Oct 24th 2012 07:00 am
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the movie "Niagara," starring Marilyn Monroe by experiencing some of the best Niagara Falls attractions from the film.
Fox picks up 'The X Factor' for a third season
Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:30 pm
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.
'Go On': Matthew Perry scores with new sitcom
Sat, Oct 20th 2012 09:45 pm
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.
Our Lady Peace to perform at the Rapids Theatre in Niagara Falls
Tue, Oct 16th 2012 02:05 pm
"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.
'The Voice': Gracia 'Battles' back
Mon, Oct 15th 2012 07:00 am
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.

'The Voice': Trevin, Amanda talk beautiful 'Battle'
Mon, Oct 15th 2012 06:55 am
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.

USA network fan favorite 'Psych' season seven premiere set for Feb. 27
Fri, Oct 12th 2012 09:30 pm
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.
NU Theatre presents Neil Simon's comedy 'Rumors'
Wed, Oct 10th 2012 07:00 am
From Nov. 8 to 18, Neil Simon's farce "Rumors" will be presented at Niagara University. The production will be directed by adjunct speech professor Amanda Lytle Sharpe.
'The Voice': Let the 'Battle' begin
Mon, Oct 8th 2012 04:00 pm
The "Battle Rounds" begin Monday on "The Voice." The 64 singers who were selected by coaches Adam Levine, CeeLo Green, Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton will be paired off in groups of two, each competing for a spot on the "Knockout Round" and live shows.
Best-selling author Nicholas Sparks at Seneca Niagara Casino on Dec. 1
Fri, Oct 5th 2012 11:50 pm
One of America's best-selling authors in recent history, Nicholas Sparks will make a special appearance at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel in Niagara Falls on Saturday, Dec. 1.
'The Voice' unveils the artists representing Team Christina, Team CeeLo, Team Adam and Team Blake
Tue, Oct 2nd 2012 01:35 pm
Singers will compete in the "Battle Rounds" beginning Monday, Oct. 8; advisers include Billie Joe Armstrong, Rob Thomas, Mary J. Blige and Michael Buble. Photos, Twitter and Facebook of and for each contestant on season three of NBC's "The Voice."
'The Voice' marks a new beginning for Hey Monday's Cassadee Pope
Mon, Oct 1st 2012 01:10 pm
INTERVIEW: Cassadee Pope is looking to follow in Dia's and Juliet's footsteps this season on "The Voice."
'The Voice': Diego Val shares his talent with hospitalized children
Mon, Oct 1st 2012 07:00 am
INTERVIEW: Diego Val isn't waiting for fame or fortune to share his gifts with those in need of a friend.
'The Voice': Mycle Wastman and Suzanna Choffel among early notables
Mon, Oct 1st 2012 07:00 am
INTERVIEWS: Only "The Voice" could bring us performances from 40-year-old Mycle Wastman and 32-year-old Suzanna Choffel, two gifted vocalists who are too free-spirited for "The X Factor" and too adult for "American Idol."
'The Voice': Welcome back, Dez Duron
Mon, Oct 1st 2012 07:00 am
INTERVIEW: "I just wanted to become the best artist that I could be," Dez said. "It was about more than just coming back on the show. It was about becoming a better artist in general, just in life getting better."
J.H. Wyman: 'Fringe' is 'highlight of my career'
Fri, Sep 28th 2012 02:25 pm
In the year 2036, "The Observers," once just obscure onlookers, have taken control of the universe. Our heroes, the FBI's fringe science team of Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv), Peter Bishop (Joshua Jackson) and Dr. Walter Bishop (John Noble), will do battle with the bald baddies over the course of the show's final episodes.
More stars join 'Dancing With Stars: All-Stars' fun with original Web series 'After Party'
Mon, Sep 24th 2012 03:25 pm
ABC.com is bringing more all-stars into the celebration for this season's "Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars." Supermodel and season nine alum Joanna Krupa and actor and recording artist Kyle Massey, who was a season 11 runner-up, are on board to join ABC.com's new web series, "After Party: Dancing with the Stars," presented by AT&T.
Bravo celebrates 10th anniversary of 'Top Chef' with sizzling new season in Seattle
Mon, Sep 24th 2012 01:40 pm
Bravo Media premieres "Top Chef: Seattle," the 10th season of the Emmy and James Beard Award-winning series, on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 10 p.m.
NBC welcomes Usher and Shakira as new coaches to 'The Voice'
Tue, Sep 18th 2012 02:00 pm
Christina Aguilera and CeeLo Green will take the spring cycle off to fulfill other commitments before returning next year; Adam Levine and Blake Shelton will remain for season four.
'The Voice': Meet the singers you didn't see
Mon, Sep 17th 2012 05:25 pm
INTERVIEWS: Meet performers MarissaAnn and Loren Allred.
'American Idol' judges announced
Sun, Sep 16th 2012 01:00 pm
Global icon Mariah Carey and music industry veteran Randy Jackson welcome renowned singer Nicki Minaj and country music superstar Keith Urban to judges' table.
'America's Got Talent' crowns Olate Dogs season seven winner
Sat, Sep 15th 2012 01:00 am
After months of intense competition and inspiring live performances, NBC's top-rated summer hit "America's Got Talent" crowned the winner of its seventh season Thursday night, traveling dog act Olate Dogs, from its home at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Grammy winner Jon Secada to headline Memorial's 2013 Premier
Thu, Sep 13th 2012 12:30 pm
The Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel will present three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Jon Secada as the headline entertainment at the 2013 Premier.

The Premier, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's annual black-tie dinner and entertainment gala, will be held Jan. 19. Proceeds from the event will benefit Memorial's cardiac and stroke care services.

Kennedy Center to honor Buddy Guy, Dustin Hoffman, David Letterman, Natalia Makarova and Led Zeppelin
Wed, Sep 12th 2012 01:40 pm
Bluesman Buddy Guy, actor Dustin Hoffman, comedian and television host David Letterman, ballerina Natalia Makarova and rock band Led Zeppelin will receive honors for 2012 on "The 35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors," to be broadcast Wednesday, Dec. 26, on CBS.

In a star-studded celebration on the Kennedy Center Opera House stage, the 2012 honorees will be saluted by great performers from Hollywood and the arts capitals of the world.

Q-and-A: Williamsville's Jacob Artist set to debut on 'Glee'
Mon, Sep 10th 2012 09:25 am
When the new school year begins at the fictional McKinley High School, one of the new faces roaming the hallways will be familiar to Western New York audiences. Jacob Artist, a 2010 graduate of Williamsville South, has joined the cast of "Glee." He stars as Jake, the younger half-brother of the show's original bad boy, Puck.
An all-star lineup of musicians visits 'LIVE! with Kelly and Michael'
Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:40 am
Nationally syndicated morning talk show "LIVE! with Kelly and Michael" will showcase an all-star lineup of musicians who will take the "LIVE" stage in the first weeks of the show's 25th season. Top artists from rock to pop, country and R&B will perform their latest hits and chat with the hosts.
Shake, rattle & roll with 'American Bandstand - A Tribute to Dick Clark'
Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:10 am
Depew welcomes the Latshaw Pops Orchestra concert and tribute to the legendary TV and radio icon Dick Clark with "American Bandstand - A Tribute To Dick Clark" coming to the Hearthstone Manor (333 Dick Road) on Tuesday, Oct. 9.
Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Justin Timberlake and Sofía Vergara join the 'Stand Up To Cancer' telecast
Thu, Sep 6th 2012 07:00 am
Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Justin Timberlake, Sofía Vergara, Eric Stonestreet, Ray Romano, Felicity Huffman, Max Greenfield, Stacy Keibler, Maura Tierney, Rocco DiSpirito, Ethan Zohn and Olympic gold medalists Gabrielle Douglas and Missy Franklin will participate in "Stand Up To Cancer's" landmark event on Friday, Sept. 7.
NBC's 'The Voice' will premiere as a three-night audition event Monday-Wednesday
Wed, Sep 5th 2012 11:00 pm
NBC has fashioned the fall season premiere of "The Voice" into a three-night event with the addition of a new night on Wednesday, Sept. 12 (8 p.m.) following the previously scheduled debut on Monday, Sept. 10 (8 to 10 p.m.) and Tuesday, Sept. 11 (8 p.m.).
TNT greenlights Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's 'The Hero'
Wed, Sep 5th 2012 10:50 pm
TNT has given the greenlight to "The Hero" (working title), a new reality-competition series that will set out to find the next great hero. TNT has ordered eight episodes of the series from Ben Silverman's multimedia entertainment studio Electus and its 5x5 Media exclusive producers.
Jillian Michaels is back on 'The Biggest Loser'
Tue, Sep 4th 2012 01:15 pm
NBC'S "The Biggest Loser" kicks off in early January 2013 with the return of Jillian Michaels and a big, bold mission: to tackle the childhood obesity epidemic head on by featuring kid participants (ages 13-17) for the first time ever
'Switched at Birth,' star Katie Leclerc, shine light on deaf culture
Sat, Sep 1st 2012 03:00 pm
INTERVIEW: Every network star, producer and publicist says her television show is amazing. Groundbreaking. Must-see TV. In truth, only about 25 percent are worth sticking past the first commercial break.

But when Katie Leclerc says "America needs a show" like her ABC Family series, "Switched at Birth," I'm inclined to agree.

Celeb(rate) good times for OUN
Fri, Aug 31st 2012 07:55 pm
The Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation held its 15th annual "Celebrity Bartending" event on Aug. 23 at The Brickyard Pub & B.B.Q. in Lewiston.
Sophia says: Jane's Addiction uncorks at Artpark
Fri, Aug 24th 2012 07:40 am
I have had the pleasure of seeing Jane's Addiction before, first at the inaugural Lollapallooza Festival (of which Mr. Perry Farrell is the founder), and in New York - both in larger venues than Artpark. But those, like myself, lucky enough to be at the Jane's Addiction concert on Aug. 20 at Artpark were entertained, dazzled and then some
 

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