From breakouts to comebacks, Academy Award nominees Anne Hathaway and Mickey Rourke, Academy Award host Hugh Jackman and teen heart throbs the Jonas Brothers sit down with Barbara Walters for a revealing hour on the 28th annual Oscar® edition of "The Barbara Walters Special." The special airs on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 at 7:00 p.m., ET on the ABC Television Network, and following the broadcast on the west coast.
Critics Choice Award Winner and Oscar Nominee Anne Hathaway watched her career explode after she landed her role in "The Devil Wears Prada," securing her place as an A-list actress. Now, after a trying personal year, the actress is finding success and serious critical acclaim for her Oscar-nominated role in "Rachel Getting Married."
Golden Globe Award winner Mickey Rourke lets life imitate art with his role in "The Wrester." Just like the character he plays in the movie, Rourke has seen his fair share of ups and downs... and now the actor is enjoying the comeback of the year.
Hugh Jackman, the Australian actor who has played characters ranging from the comic-book hero Wolverine to singer/songwriter Peter Allen, talks to Walters about his latest role hosting the 81st annual Academy Awards.
The Jonas Brothers exploded onto the scene with a top selling tour and a hit album. The International teen sensations discuss their whirlwind year and how they are nurturing their budding career.
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Friday, January 30, 2009
NBC'S Super Bowl XLIII Pregame Show
In-Depth Features, Interviews & Analysis Of Super Bowl XLIII; Exclusive Sit-Downs With Obama & Springsteen; Celebrity Appearances From Tina Fey, Will Ferrell, Kevin James, Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien; Performances From Faith Hill, Journey, John Legend Highlight NBC's Super Bowl Pregame Show
The lead up to the Super Bowl, a full day of football combined with music, comedy and entertainment, along with exclusive interviews with President Barack Obama from the White House and Bruce Springsteen, kicks off on NBC at Noon ET with NBC's Super Bowl XLIII Pregame Show. NBC's pregame coverage will be filled with expert analysis, interviews, features on the participants and an insider's look at the biggest day in sports. The NBC crew will rotate from sets at the NFL Experience, NFL Tailgate and from the "Pirate Ship" inside the stadium, with live reports from team hotels and locker rooms. The "Super Suite," hosted by "Today's" Al Roker, will be celebrity central. Jennifer Hudson will sing the national anthem as the final act before kickoff.
NBC's pregame coverage is hosted by Bob Costas, joined by co-hosts Cris Collinsworth, Keith Olbermann and Dan Patrick; analysts Jerome Bettis and Tiki Barber; and reporter Peter King. Joining the regular "Football Night in America" crew are Super Bowl winning coaches Tony Dungy and Mike Holmgren, along with Matt Millen and Rodney Harrison. The "Sunday Night Football" team of Al Michaels, John Madden, Andrea Kremer, Alex Flanagan and Bob Neumeier will contribute reports and analysis.
9 A.M. ET "TODAY" KICKS OFF NBC'S COVERAGE: During "Today's" special two-hour Super Bowl program, beginning at 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT, Meredith Viera, Al Roker and Ann Curry will give viewers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the sights, sounds, parties and food of the big game as well as the preparations that go into Super Sunday. They will also explore the city of Tampa and experience the local Super Bowl fever. Tiki Barber will get a VIP tour of the stadium from his twin brother Ronde, who plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
NOON ET "ROAD TO THE SUPER BOWL": Bob Costas will kick off NBC's pregame coverage live at Noon ET from the "Pirate Ship" leading into a comprehensive look back at the 2008 NFL season featuring the best of NFL Films cinematography and exclusive audio from players and coaches.
HAIL TO THE CHIEF: NBC News' Matt Lauer will sit down with President Barack Obama for a live interview from the White House during NBC's Super Bowl Pregame Show.
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Bruce Springsteen, who will be performing at halftime of Super Bowl XLIII, will be the subject of an exclusive sit-down during pregame with Bob Costas. Nightly News anchor Brian Williams, a native of the Jersey shore, is contributing an essay on his idol Springsteen in the pregame show.
COVER ME: Among the features in the Super Bowl XLIII pregame show are segments on the Cardinals' Ken Whisenhunt, Kurt Warner, Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald; features on Mike Tomlin, Troy Polamalu, James Harrison, beloved defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau and Ben Roethlisberger of the Steelers; analysis of each team with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, who analyzed game film with Collinsworth; and a look at what the players experience during Super Bowl week. Rodney Harrison will analyze how to defend the seemingly unstoppable Fitzgerald.
"LITTLE BIG SHOW": Olbermann and Patrick, who together redefined sports highlights, will break down the best highlights from the AFC and NFC this season.
BACK STAGE PASS: NBC will follow the Cardinals and Steelers throughout the lead up to the game, from the team hotels, to the team buses, to the first-ever Super Bowl pregame reports from the locker rooms, to the teams' sidelines. Patrick, Olbermann, Bettis, Barber, Kremer, Flanagan and Neumeier will shadow the AFC and NFC champs.
ROKER TO HOST SUPER SUITE: "Today's" Al Roker will host NBC's pregame coverage from the "NBC Super Suite" from the NFL Experience in Tampa. The Super Suite will be celebrity central during NBC's pregame show with appearances and segments scheduled from among others Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Kevin James, Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Vin Diesel, Hayden Panettiere and Rainn Wilson.
TOP CHEF: Tom Colicchio from Bravo's Top Chef, will join Tiki Barber and Jerome Bettis in judging a "Cook-Off" between previous "Top Chef" contestants exploring the cuisines of Arizona and Pittsburgh.
GATORADE SHOWER: CNBC's sports business reporter Darren Rovell will take a look at Gatorade and its iconic presence in the Super Bowl, which most believe started with Harry Carson's Gatorade shower of his coach Bill Parcells in 1986 but actually originated with the Chicago Bears.
MUSICAL PERFORMANCES: NBC's pregame show will feature live performances from rock stars Journey and John Legend. Faith Hill will perform a special Super Bowl version of her weekly "Sunday Night Football" theme song "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night." Hill also will sing America the Beautiful prior to Jennifer Hudson singing the anthem.
"LET THE SUNSHINE IN": The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore will provide updates on the weather from Tampa throughout the pregame.
- http://www.nbc.com/super-bowl/
- http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/43
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The lead up to the Super Bowl, a full day of football combined with music, comedy and entertainment, along with exclusive interviews with President Barack Obama from the White House and Bruce Springsteen, kicks off on NBC at Noon ET with NBC's Super Bowl XLIII Pregame Show. NBC's pregame coverage will be filled with expert analysis, interviews, features on the participants and an insider's look at the biggest day in sports. The NBC crew will rotate from sets at the NFL Experience, NFL Tailgate and from the "Pirate Ship" inside the stadium, with live reports from team hotels and locker rooms. The "Super Suite," hosted by "Today's" Al Roker, will be celebrity central. Jennifer Hudson will sing the national anthem as the final act before kickoff.
NBC's pregame coverage is hosted by Bob Costas, joined by co-hosts Cris Collinsworth, Keith Olbermann and Dan Patrick; analysts Jerome Bettis and Tiki Barber; and reporter Peter King. Joining the regular "Football Night in America" crew are Super Bowl winning coaches Tony Dungy and Mike Holmgren, along with Matt Millen and Rodney Harrison. The "Sunday Night Football" team of Al Michaels, John Madden, Andrea Kremer, Alex Flanagan and Bob Neumeier will contribute reports and analysis.
9 A.M. ET "TODAY" KICKS OFF NBC'S COVERAGE: During "Today's" special two-hour Super Bowl program, beginning at 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT, Meredith Viera, Al Roker and Ann Curry will give viewers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the sights, sounds, parties and food of the big game as well as the preparations that go into Super Sunday. They will also explore the city of Tampa and experience the local Super Bowl fever. Tiki Barber will get a VIP tour of the stadium from his twin brother Ronde, who plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
NOON ET "ROAD TO THE SUPER BOWL": Bob Costas will kick off NBC's pregame coverage live at Noon ET from the "Pirate Ship" leading into a comprehensive look back at the 2008 NFL season featuring the best of NFL Films cinematography and exclusive audio from players and coaches.
HAIL TO THE CHIEF: NBC News' Matt Lauer will sit down with President Barack Obama for a live interview from the White House during NBC's Super Bowl Pregame Show.
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Bruce Springsteen, who will be performing at halftime of Super Bowl XLIII, will be the subject of an exclusive sit-down during pregame with Bob Costas. Nightly News anchor Brian Williams, a native of the Jersey shore, is contributing an essay on his idol Springsteen in the pregame show.
COVER ME: Among the features in the Super Bowl XLIII pregame show are segments on the Cardinals' Ken Whisenhunt, Kurt Warner, Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald; features on Mike Tomlin, Troy Polamalu, James Harrison, beloved defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau and Ben Roethlisberger of the Steelers; analysis of each team with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, who analyzed game film with Collinsworth; and a look at what the players experience during Super Bowl week. Rodney Harrison will analyze how to defend the seemingly unstoppable Fitzgerald.
"LITTLE BIG SHOW": Olbermann and Patrick, who together redefined sports highlights, will break down the best highlights from the AFC and NFC this season.
BACK STAGE PASS: NBC will follow the Cardinals and Steelers throughout the lead up to the game, from the team hotels, to the team buses, to the first-ever Super Bowl pregame reports from the locker rooms, to the teams' sidelines. Patrick, Olbermann, Bettis, Barber, Kremer, Flanagan and Neumeier will shadow the AFC and NFC champs.
ROKER TO HOST SUPER SUITE: "Today's" Al Roker will host NBC's pregame coverage from the "NBC Super Suite" from the NFL Experience in Tampa. The Super Suite will be celebrity central during NBC's pregame show with appearances and segments scheduled from among others Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Kevin James, Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Vin Diesel, Hayden Panettiere and Rainn Wilson.
TOP CHEF: Tom Colicchio from Bravo's Top Chef, will join Tiki Barber and Jerome Bettis in judging a "Cook-Off" between previous "Top Chef" contestants exploring the cuisines of Arizona and Pittsburgh.
GATORADE SHOWER: CNBC's sports business reporter Darren Rovell will take a look at Gatorade and its iconic presence in the Super Bowl, which most believe started with Harry Carson's Gatorade shower of his coach Bill Parcells in 1986 but actually originated with the Chicago Bears.
MUSICAL PERFORMANCES: NBC's pregame show will feature live performances from rock stars Journey and John Legend. Faith Hill will perform a special Super Bowl version of her weekly "Sunday Night Football" theme song "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night." Hill also will sing America the Beautiful prior to Jennifer Hudson singing the anthem.
"LET THE SUNSHINE IN": The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore will provide updates on the weather from Tampa throughout the pregame.
- http://www.nbc.com/super-bowl/
- http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/43
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Kid Rock, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Rihanna and U2 added to 51st GRAMMY performance lineup
Kid Rock, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Rihanna, and U2 are the latest performers announced for the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards.
They join previously announced performers Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, Jennifer Hudson, Jonas Brothers, Lil Wayne, Paul McCartney (with special guest drummer Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters), Katy Perry, Radiohead, T.I. and Justin Timberlake, Carrie Underwood, and Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, T.I. and Kanye West in a special performance of their hit single "Swagga Like Us."
Actor Simon Baker actor/musician Jack Black, current GRAMMY nominee Duffy, current nominee Josh Groban, GRAMMY-winning jazz musician and current nominee Charlie Haden, actor Samuel L. Jackson and Academy Award-winning actress and current GRAMMY nominee Gwyneth Paltrow will appear as presenters.
As previously announced, this year's "My GRAMMY Moment" segment on the telecast gives music fans an opportunity to virtually share music's biggest stage with current GRAMMY nominee Katy Perry. Produced in partnership with CBS.com, music fans can upload a 30- to 60-second video of themselves singing along to a portion of Perry's "I Kissed A Girl" to www.cbs.com/grammys through Feb. 6. Videos will be voted on by fans and the public at-large, and the most popular videos will be shown as part of Perry's performance on Music's Biggest Night.
The 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held Feb. 8 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, and will be broadcast live in high-definition TV and 5.1 Surround Sound on the CBS Television Network at 8–11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The show will also be supported on radio via Westwood One worldwide and covered online at GRAMMY.com and CBS.com, on Twitter at "theGRAMMYs," on Facebook at "The Recording Academy," on YouTube at "51stGRAMMYs," and on Last.fm at "the51stgrammys."The GRAMMY Pre-Telecast will be streamed live on GRAMMY.com on Feb. 8 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT. Additional performers, presenters and special segments are scheduled to be announced.
- http://www.cbs.com/specials/grammys/
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They join previously announced performers Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, Jennifer Hudson, Jonas Brothers, Lil Wayne, Paul McCartney (with special guest drummer Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters), Katy Perry, Radiohead, T.I. and Justin Timberlake, Carrie Underwood, and Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, T.I. and Kanye West in a special performance of their hit single "Swagga Like Us."
Actor Simon Baker actor/musician Jack Black, current GRAMMY nominee Duffy, current nominee Josh Groban, GRAMMY-winning jazz musician and current nominee Charlie Haden, actor Samuel L. Jackson and Academy Award-winning actress and current GRAMMY nominee Gwyneth Paltrow will appear as presenters.
As previously announced, this year's "My GRAMMY Moment" segment on the telecast gives music fans an opportunity to virtually share music's biggest stage with current GRAMMY nominee Katy Perry. Produced in partnership with CBS.com, music fans can upload a 30- to 60-second video of themselves singing along to a portion of Perry's "I Kissed A Girl" to www.cbs.com/grammys through Feb. 6. Videos will be voted on by fans and the public at-large, and the most popular videos will be shown as part of Perry's performance on Music's Biggest Night.
The 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held Feb. 8 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, and will be broadcast live in high-definition TV and 5.1 Surround Sound on the CBS Television Network at 8–11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The show will also be supported on radio via Westwood One worldwide and covered online at GRAMMY.com and CBS.com, on Twitter at "theGRAMMYs," on Facebook at "The Recording Academy," on YouTube at "51stGRAMMYs," and on Last.fm at "the51stgrammys."The GRAMMY Pre-Telecast will be streamed live on GRAMMY.com on Feb. 8 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT. Additional performers, presenters and special segments are scheduled to be announced.
- http://www.cbs.com/specials/grammys/
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The HDNet Concert Series features Tokio Hotel
German band crosses the Atlantic to conquer the U.S.
WHAT: The HDNet Concert series presents "Tokio Hotel Live from Avalon Hollywood" on HDNet Sunday, February 1, 8:00 p.m. ET. A German Emo-core band of seventeen-year-old twin brothers has spawned three number one singles from their 2005 disc alone, becoming one of the most successful new German acts of their generation.
Tokio Hotel set out to conquer the US and Canada with a sold out show at Hollywood's Avalon, celebrating the release of their first English language album "Scream." This concert, complete with energetic performances of the hit singles "Scream" and "Ready, Set, Go" proves that the band is well on its way to doing just that.
WHEN: Sunday, February 1, 8:00 p.m. ET on HDNet
- www.hd.net
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WHAT: The HDNet Concert series presents "Tokio Hotel Live from Avalon Hollywood" on HDNet Sunday, February 1, 8:00 p.m. ET. A German Emo-core band of seventeen-year-old twin brothers has spawned three number one singles from their 2005 disc alone, becoming one of the most successful new German acts of their generation.
Tokio Hotel set out to conquer the US and Canada with a sold out show at Hollywood's Avalon, celebrating the release of their first English language album "Scream." This concert, complete with energetic performances of the hit singles "Scream" and "Ready, Set, Go" proves that the band is well on its way to doing just that.
WHEN: Sunday, February 1, 8:00 p.m. ET on HDNet
- www.hd.net
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Wednesday, January 28, 2009
John Legend to Headline Pregame Show at Super Bowl XLIII with Special Guest T-Pain
Five-time Grammy Award winning recording artist and concert performer JOHN LEGEND will help kick off Super Bowl XLIII as part of the pregame festivities at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay on Sunday, February 1, the NFL and NBC announced today.
This marks Legend's second Super Bowl appearance. Legend performed as part of a Salute to Motown during the Super Bowl XL pregame show in Detroit. Grammy-nominated recording artist, T-Pain, will join him on stage for an electrifying version of "Green Light," Legend's current chart-topping single.
More than 148 million viewers in the U.S. watched last year's Super Bowl, the most-watched television program in history. The pregame show and Super Bowl XLIII will be broadcast worldwide to more than 230 countries and territories.
- http://www.nbc.com/super-bowl/
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This marks Legend's second Super Bowl appearance. Legend performed as part of a Salute to Motown during the Super Bowl XL pregame show in Detroit. Grammy-nominated recording artist, T-Pain, will join him on stage for an electrifying version of "Green Light," Legend's current chart-topping single.
More than 148 million viewers in the U.S. watched last year's Super Bowl, the most-watched television program in history. The pregame show and Super Bowl XLIII will be broadcast worldwide to more than 230 countries and territories.
- http://www.nbc.com/super-bowl/
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Hilary Duff to guest star on "Ghost Whisperer"
Pop singer Hilary Duff will guest star as "a beautiful woman full of mystery" on an upcoming episode of GHOST WHISPERER, scheduled to be broadcast Friday, April 10 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Duff will play Morgan Jefferies, a beautiful woman of mystery who may be involved in the death of a man who fell victim - literally - to a freak accident.
GHOST WHISPERER explores the spiritual side of life and death as Melinda (Hewitt) navigates among the dead and the living in her sometimes chilling, sometimes heart-rending and sometimes amusing attempts to act as an intermediary between the ghosts and those they haunt.
- http://www.cbs.com/primetime/ghost_whisperer/
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Duff will play Morgan Jefferies, a beautiful woman of mystery who may be involved in the death of a man who fell victim - literally - to a freak accident.
GHOST WHISPERER explores the spiritual side of life and death as Melinda (Hewitt) navigates among the dead and the living in her sometimes chilling, sometimes heart-rending and sometimes amusing attempts to act as an intermediary between the ghosts and those they haunt.
- http://www.cbs.com/primetime/ghost_whisperer/
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Paul McCartney to appear on "The Colbert Report" on Wednesday, January 28
Paul McCartney to Appear on 'The Colbert Report' on Wednesday, January 28 at 11:30 P.M. ET/PT
Music legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician Paul McCartney will appear as a guest on COMEDY CENTRAL's Emmy(R) and Peabody(R) Award-winning "The Colbert Report" on Wednesday, January 28 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT. McCartney's appearance will be his first and only scheduled U.S. late-night appearance in support of the new album, Electric Arguments, released under The Fireman alias used by McCartney and producer/musician Youth.
Other musicians who have previously appeared on the show include Neil Young, Tony Bennett, Willie Nelson, R.E.M., The Roots, John Legend, Barry Manilow, John Mellencamp, Crosby Stills and Nash, NAS, Toby Keith, Feist, Rush, Peter Frampton, Carole King and Elvis Costello.
"The Colbert Report" airs regularly Monday-Thursday at 11:30 p.m. following "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart." Repeat episodes air Monday-Thursday at 1:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and Friday at 8:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (all times ET/PT).
- http://www.colbertnation.com/
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Music legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician Paul McCartney will appear as a guest on COMEDY CENTRAL's Emmy(R) and Peabody(R) Award-winning "The Colbert Report" on Wednesday, January 28 at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT. McCartney's appearance will be his first and only scheduled U.S. late-night appearance in support of the new album, Electric Arguments, released under The Fireman alias used by McCartney and producer/musician Youth.
Other musicians who have previously appeared on the show include Neil Young, Tony Bennett, Willie Nelson, R.E.M., The Roots, John Legend, Barry Manilow, John Mellencamp, Crosby Stills and Nash, NAS, Toby Keith, Feist, Rush, Peter Frampton, Carole King and Elvis Costello.
"The Colbert Report" airs regularly Monday-Thursday at 11:30 p.m. following "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart." Repeat episodes air Monday-Thursday at 1:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and Friday at 8:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (all times ET/PT).
- http://www.colbertnation.com/
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Rihanna, Fall Out Boy and Lifehouse to perform at "VH1 Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Bash"
It's Super Bowl Time!! Rihanna, Fall Out Boy and Lifehouse Touch Down in Tampa, Florida to Perform at 'The VH1 Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Bash' Premiering Live on Thursday, January 29 at 9 PM ET/PT
With Appearances by NFL Superstar Players New York Giants' Osi Umenyiora and Brandon Jacobs, Buffalo Bills' Marshawn Lynch, New England Patriots' Matt Cassell and Many More
Catch the Entire Show Online At VH1.com Beginning Friday, January 30
VH1, Pepsi and the NFL have joined forces once again to bring the worlds of football and music together with "The VH1 Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Bash." Taking place in the host city of Tampa, Florida, the concert will pay tribute to the All-American sport of football and its 43nd Super Bowl with performances by Rihanna, Fall Out Boy and Lifehouse among other special guest appearances.
For his second year, Jerry O'Connell will host "The VH1 Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Bash," which will also feature appearances by NFL superstar players New York Giants' Osi Umenyiora and Brandon Jacobs, Buffalo Bills' Marshawn Lynch, New England Patriots' Matt Cassell and many more. In addition, DJ Irie who is one of the premier DJs in the world and a member of the Pepsi DJ Division will be spinning throughout the concert.
"The VH1 Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Bash" will air live from the Ford Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida on Thursday, January 29 at 9 PM ET/PT on VH1. Beginning Friday, January 30, the entire concert will be available for on-demand viewing online at VH1.com. The concert will also air live on Thursday, January 29 on Palladia, MTV Networks' high-definition music channel.
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With Appearances by NFL Superstar Players New York Giants' Osi Umenyiora and Brandon Jacobs, Buffalo Bills' Marshawn Lynch, New England Patriots' Matt Cassell and Many More
Catch the Entire Show Online At VH1.com Beginning Friday, January 30
VH1, Pepsi and the NFL have joined forces once again to bring the worlds of football and music together with "The VH1 Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Bash." Taking place in the host city of Tampa, Florida, the concert will pay tribute to the All-American sport of football and its 43nd Super Bowl with performances by Rihanna, Fall Out Boy and Lifehouse among other special guest appearances.
For his second year, Jerry O'Connell will host "The VH1 Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Bash," which will also feature appearances by NFL superstar players New York Giants' Osi Umenyiora and Brandon Jacobs, Buffalo Bills' Marshawn Lynch, New England Patriots' Matt Cassell and many more. In addition, DJ Irie who is one of the premier DJs in the world and a member of the Pepsi DJ Division will be spinning throughout the concert.
"The VH1 Pepsi Smash Super Bowl Bash" will air live from the Ford Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida on Thursday, January 29 at 9 PM ET/PT on VH1. Beginning Friday, January 30, the entire concert will be available for on-demand viewing online at VH1.com. The concert will also air live on Thursday, January 29 on Palladia, MTV Networks' high-definition music channel.
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Paul McCartney and Radiohead added to GRAMMY Awards Line-up
Nominees Paul McCartney and Radiohead Added to Stellar Lineup for 51st Annual GRAMMY® Awards
Nominees T.I. and Justin Timberlake to Perform Together
Nominees Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, T.I. and Kanye West in a Special Performance of "Swagga Like Us."
Current GRAMMY Award nominees Paul McCartney (with special guest drummer Dave Grohl); Radiohead (in the band's first live U.S. television performance since 2000); T.I. and Justin Timberlake together; and Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, T.I. and Kanye West in a special performance of their hit single "Swagga Like Us" are the next round of performers announced for the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards. They join previously announced performers and nominees Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, Jennifer Hudson, Jonas Brothers, Lil Wayne, Katy Perry, and Carrie Underwood. The music industry's premier event will take place live on Sunday, Feb. 8, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound on the CBS Television Network from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The show also will be supported on radio via Westwood One worldwide, and covered online at GRAMMY.com and CBS.com, on Twitter at "theGRAMMYs," on Facebook at "The Recording Academy," on YouTube at "51stGRAMMYs," and on Last.fm at "the51stgrammys." Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon.
Jay-Z and Kanye West each have six nominations. Jay-Z is up for Album Of The Year (as a featured artist on Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III), Best Rap Solo Performance ("Roc Boys (And The Winner Is)…"), Best Rap Album (American Gangster), Best Rap Song ("Swagga Like Us" with Lil Wayne, T.I. and Kanye West) and two nods in Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group ("Mr. Carter" with Lil Wayne, and "Swagga Like Us" with Lil Wayne, T.I. and Kanye West). Kanye West is nominated for Album Of The Year (as a producer on Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III), Song Of The Year ("American Boy" with William Adams, Keith Harris, Josh Lopez, Caleb Speir, John Stephens and Estelle Swaray), Best Rap/Sung Collaboration ("American Boy" with Estelle), Best Rap Song ("Swagga Like Us" with D. Carter, S. Carter and Clifford Harris), and two nods in Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group ("Put On" with Young Jeezy and "Swagga Like Us" with Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and T.I.).
Radiohead has five nods: Album Of The Year and Best Alternative Album for In Rainbows, and Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals, Best Rock Song and Best Short Form Music Video for "House Of Cards."
T.I. is up for four awards: two in Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group ("Wish You Would" with Ludacris and "Swagga Like Us" with Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and Kanye West), Best Rap Song ("Swagga Like Us" with D. Carter, S. Carter and Kanye West) and Best Rap Album (Paper Trail).
Paul McCartney has two nominations: Best Male Pop Vocal Performance ("That Was Me") and Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance ("I Saw Her Standing There").
Justin Timberlake is nominated for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals ("4 Minutes" with Madonna and Timbaland).
For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com.
- http://www.cbs.com/specials/grammys/
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Nominees T.I. and Justin Timberlake to Perform Together
Nominees Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, T.I. and Kanye West in a Special Performance of "Swagga Like Us."
Current GRAMMY Award nominees Paul McCartney (with special guest drummer Dave Grohl); Radiohead (in the band's first live U.S. television performance since 2000); T.I. and Justin Timberlake together; and Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, T.I. and Kanye West in a special performance of their hit single "Swagga Like Us" are the next round of performers announced for the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards. They join previously announced performers and nominees Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, Jennifer Hudson, Jonas Brothers, Lil Wayne, Katy Perry, and Carrie Underwood. The music industry's premier event will take place live on Sunday, Feb. 8, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound on the CBS Television Network from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The show also will be supported on radio via Westwood One worldwide, and covered online at GRAMMY.com and CBS.com, on Twitter at "theGRAMMYs," on Facebook at "The Recording Academy," on YouTube at "51stGRAMMYs," and on Last.fm at "the51stgrammys." Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon.
Jay-Z and Kanye West each have six nominations. Jay-Z is up for Album Of The Year (as a featured artist on Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III), Best Rap Solo Performance ("Roc Boys (And The Winner Is)…"), Best Rap Album (American Gangster), Best Rap Song ("Swagga Like Us" with Lil Wayne, T.I. and Kanye West) and two nods in Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group ("Mr. Carter" with Lil Wayne, and "Swagga Like Us" with Lil Wayne, T.I. and Kanye West). Kanye West is nominated for Album Of The Year (as a producer on Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III), Song Of The Year ("American Boy" with William Adams, Keith Harris, Josh Lopez, Caleb Speir, John Stephens and Estelle Swaray), Best Rap/Sung Collaboration ("American Boy" with Estelle), Best Rap Song ("Swagga Like Us" with D. Carter, S. Carter and Clifford Harris), and two nods in Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group ("Put On" with Young Jeezy and "Swagga Like Us" with Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and T.I.).
Radiohead has five nods: Album Of The Year and Best Alternative Album for In Rainbows, and Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals, Best Rock Song and Best Short Form Music Video for "House Of Cards."
T.I. is up for four awards: two in Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group ("Wish You Would" with Ludacris and "Swagga Like Us" with Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and Kanye West), Best Rap Song ("Swagga Like Us" with D. Carter, S. Carter and Kanye West) and Best Rap Album (Paper Trail).
Paul McCartney has two nominations: Best Male Pop Vocal Performance ("That Was Me") and Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance ("I Saw Her Standing There").
Justin Timberlake is nominated for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals ("4 Minutes" with Madonna and Timbaland).
For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com.
- http://www.cbs.com/specials/grammys/
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Lil Wayne, others appear on Katie Couric's All Access Grammy Special on CBS February 4th
On Wednesday Feb. 4 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), CBS News will broadcast KATIE COURIC'S "ALL ACCESS" GRAMMY SPECIAL on the CBS Television Network. Couric gets personal with some of music's leading artists as she interviews past and present Grammy nominees, including Justin Timberlake, Lil' Wayne, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift.
With six wins already under his belt, Justin Timberlake could add a "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals" Grammy for his performance on Madonna's hit "4 Minutes featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland," which Timberlake and Timbaland also co-wrote and co-produced. From performing, producing and running a label, to his clothing line and charity work, Timberlake's talent seems boundless. Couric gains a rare look inside this expanding empire when she gets up close and personal with Timberlake to show why this charming and savvy artist is one of entertainment's enduring stars.
Garnering eight Grammy nominations for his album, "Tha Carter III," including Best Rap Album and the coveted Album of the Year, Lil' Wayne is the most nominated artist of the year. With six million units sold in his 13-year career, the New Orleans native is at the top of his game. Lil' Wayne walks Couric through his journey from impoverished childhood to being hailed as one of the best rappers of his generation.
Nominated for Best Female Pop Vocalist for her hit "I Kissed a Girl," Katy Perry has proven that she's more than just a pretty face. Perry talks to Couric about her upbringing as the daughter of former hippies turned devout pastors, and her evolution into a pop music powerhouse, whose irreverently rebellious songs have stirred a little controversy on their way to the top of the charts.
She's still shooting for her first Grammy win, but Taylor Swift has already solidified her future as a rising star. Nominated last year for Best New Artist, the 19-year-old's latest album "Fearless" has spent six weeks at the top of the charts, making Swift one of the industry's hottest artists. Couric hits the road with this young star and her mother to find out what's behind music's "It" girl.
Grammy nominees Jonas Brothers, Carrie Underwood, Metallica, Ne-Yo, John Legend, Rascal Flatts, Duffy, Adele, Kid Rock, Jazmine Sullivan, Jordin Sparks, T-Pain and others will appear on the broadcast and online.
ALL ACCESS kicks off CBS's road to the THE 51st ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS, to be broadcast live from The Staples Center in Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 8 (8:00-11:30 PM ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. Lil' Wayne, Katy Perry and Carrie Underwood are among the artists performing at the music industry's premiere event. Other performers include Jennifer Hudson, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers and Kenny Chesney.
- http://www.cbs.com/specials/grammys/
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With six wins already under his belt, Justin Timberlake could add a "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals" Grammy for his performance on Madonna's hit "4 Minutes featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland," which Timberlake and Timbaland also co-wrote and co-produced. From performing, producing and running a label, to his clothing line and charity work, Timberlake's talent seems boundless. Couric gains a rare look inside this expanding empire when she gets up close and personal with Timberlake to show why this charming and savvy artist is one of entertainment's enduring stars.
Garnering eight Grammy nominations for his album, "Tha Carter III," including Best Rap Album and the coveted Album of the Year, Lil' Wayne is the most nominated artist of the year. With six million units sold in his 13-year career, the New Orleans native is at the top of his game. Lil' Wayne walks Couric through his journey from impoverished childhood to being hailed as one of the best rappers of his generation.
Nominated for Best Female Pop Vocalist for her hit "I Kissed a Girl," Katy Perry has proven that she's more than just a pretty face. Perry talks to Couric about her upbringing as the daughter of former hippies turned devout pastors, and her evolution into a pop music powerhouse, whose irreverently rebellious songs have stirred a little controversy on their way to the top of the charts.
She's still shooting for her first Grammy win, but Taylor Swift has already solidified her future as a rising star. Nominated last year for Best New Artist, the 19-year-old's latest album "Fearless" has spent six weeks at the top of the charts, making Swift one of the industry's hottest artists. Couric hits the road with this young star and her mother to find out what's behind music's "It" girl.
Grammy nominees Jonas Brothers, Carrie Underwood, Metallica, Ne-Yo, John Legend, Rascal Flatts, Duffy, Adele, Kid Rock, Jazmine Sullivan, Jordin Sparks, T-Pain and others will appear on the broadcast and online.
ALL ACCESS kicks off CBS's road to the THE 51st ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS, to be broadcast live from The Staples Center in Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 8 (8:00-11:30 PM ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. Lil' Wayne, Katy Perry and Carrie Underwood are among the artists performing at the music industry's premiere event. Other performers include Jennifer Hudson, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers and Kenny Chesney.
- http://www.cbs.com/specials/grammys/
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John Legend and Juanes to perform at NBA All-Star Game
Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer and songwriter and pianist John Legend will headline the 2009 NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show on Sunday, Feb. 15, at US Airways Center in Phoenix, with a special rendition of his inspirational song, "If You're Out There." Legend will be joined on-stage by Latin rock star Juanes, winner of 17 Latin GRAMMY's, for a special halftime performance highlighting NBA Cares, the league's social responsibility initiative. The show will air live on TNT, Score Canada, ESPN Radio, and in more than 200 countries and territories beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
- http://www.nba.com/allstar2009/
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Thursday, January 22, 2009
HDNet Concert Series Rocks With "Daughtry: Live From California"
North Carolina rock band led by the former American Idol finalist premieres exclusively on HDNet - Sunday, January 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET
This breakthrough band, formed and fronted by former American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry fuel their fan frenzy in an intimate performance at California's Majestic Ventura Theatre. This American Music Award-Winning and Grammy-Nominated band is currently on the road, promoting their self-titled debut, which shot straight to the top of the charts and was named the fastest-selling debut rock album in Soundscan history. Don't miss DAUGHTRY performing their hits like "Used To," "It's Not Over," and "Home."
- http://www.hd.net/
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This breakthrough band, formed and fronted by former American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry fuel their fan frenzy in an intimate performance at California's Majestic Ventura Theatre. This American Music Award-Winning and Grammy-Nominated band is currently on the road, promoting their self-titled debut, which shot straight to the top of the charts and was named the fastest-selling debut rock album in Soundscan history. Don't miss DAUGHTRY performing their hits like "Used To," "It's Not Over," and "Home."
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz to guest star on "CSI: NY" on March 18
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz are set to guest star as "Bonnie and Clyde wannabes" on an upcoming episode of CSI: NY to be broadcast Wednesday, March 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Simpson-Wentz will play Lila Wickfield, a 21-year-old hotel cleaning lady who is working her way through community college, and Wentz will play her boyfriend, Chester Bryon.
Pop singer and actress Ashlee Simpson-Wentz television credits include "7th Heaven" and "Malcolm in the Middle." Pete Wentz is the bassist and primary lyricist for the Chicago-based band Fall Out Boy.
- http://www.cbs.com/primetime/csi_ny/
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Simpson-Wentz will play Lila Wickfield, a 21-year-old hotel cleaning lady who is working her way through community college, and Wentz will play her boyfriend, Chester Bryon.
Pop singer and actress Ashlee Simpson-Wentz television credits include "7th Heaven" and "Malcolm in the Middle." Pete Wentz is the bassist and primary lyricist for the Chicago-based band Fall Out Boy.
- http://www.cbs.com/primetime/csi_ny/
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SNL welcomes back veteran host Steve Martin with musical guest Jason Mraz
"SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" WELCOMES BACK VETERAN HOST STEVE MARTIN JANUARY 31, JASON MRAZ MAKES HIS DEBUT AS MUSICAL GUEST
Steve Martin will make his SNL record 15th appearance as host when he returns after three years to Studio 8H on January 31st. Martin is joined by singer Jason Mraz, making his debut alongside the legendary performer.
Martin is one of the most diversified performers in the motion picture industry today—actor, comedian, author, playwright and producer. The 2007 recipient of the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor, Martin will return in the role of Inspector Clouseau in "The Pink Panther 2," which opens February 6th. He has a score of film roles to his credit and received critical praise in the 2006 film "Shopgirl" (which he adapted from his novella), as well as in the hits "Cheaper By The Dozen" and "Bringing Down the House." Martin has starred in several comedy classics; "The Jerk," "All of Me" "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" "Father of the Bride," "Parenthood" and "Planes, Trains and Automobiles." Martin scripted and starred in the hit acclaimed comedies "Three Amigos," "Roxanne," "L.A. Story" and "Bowfinger;" and the drama "Grand Canyon."
Additionally, Martin has won Grammy Awards for his comedy recordings and for his banjo work on Earl Scruggs' 75th Anniversary album. He has won raves for his essays in The New Yorker and the play "Picasso at the Lapin Agile;" as well as his books "Shopgirl" and "The Pleasure of My Company." Late last year, Martin had two books published: "The Alphabet from A to Y with Bonus Letter Z!", and his autobiography, "Born Standing Up". Martin will also release his first full-length music album, "The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo" on January 27, 2009. The bluegrass-flavored album has been 45 years in the making, and will feature special vocal appearances by Mary Black, Vince Gill, Tim O'Brien, Dolly Parton and musicians Earl Scruggs, Pete Wernick and Tony Trischka.
Martin is joined by Grammy Award-nominated artist Jason Mraz. The San Diego-based tunesmith has been honored with a trio of Grammy Award nominations, including a prestigious "Song of the Year" nod for "I'm Yours." The song also was named in the "Best Male Pop Vocal Performance" category, while Mraz's acclaimed new album, "We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things." was acknowledged for "Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical." "I'm Yours," the hit single off Mraz's third album, has reached number one at CHR/Top 40 radio outlets nationwide, as well as been awarded with a variety of certifications including double platinum and triple platinum status around the world. "We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things," debuted at number three on the SoundScan/ Billboard 200 album chart upon its release, and continues to climb the charts.
- http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/
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Steve Martin will make his SNL record 15th appearance as host when he returns after three years to Studio 8H on January 31st. Martin is joined by singer Jason Mraz, making his debut alongside the legendary performer.
Martin is one of the most diversified performers in the motion picture industry today—actor, comedian, author, playwright and producer. The 2007 recipient of the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor, Martin will return in the role of Inspector Clouseau in "The Pink Panther 2," which opens February 6th. He has a score of film roles to his credit and received critical praise in the 2006 film "Shopgirl" (which he adapted from his novella), as well as in the hits "Cheaper By The Dozen" and "Bringing Down the House." Martin has starred in several comedy classics; "The Jerk," "All of Me" "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" "Father of the Bride," "Parenthood" and "Planes, Trains and Automobiles." Martin scripted and starred in the hit acclaimed comedies "Three Amigos," "Roxanne," "L.A. Story" and "Bowfinger;" and the drama "Grand Canyon."
Additionally, Martin has won Grammy Awards for his comedy recordings and for his banjo work on Earl Scruggs' 75th Anniversary album. He has won raves for his essays in The New Yorker and the play "Picasso at the Lapin Agile;" as well as his books "Shopgirl" and "The Pleasure of My Company." Late last year, Martin had two books published: "The Alphabet from A to Y with Bonus Letter Z!", and his autobiography, "Born Standing Up". Martin will also release his first full-length music album, "The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo" on January 27, 2009. The bluegrass-flavored album has been 45 years in the making, and will feature special vocal appearances by Mary Black, Vince Gill, Tim O'Brien, Dolly Parton and musicians Earl Scruggs, Pete Wernick and Tony Trischka.
Martin is joined by Grammy Award-nominated artist Jason Mraz. The San Diego-based tunesmith has been honored with a trio of Grammy Award nominations, including a prestigious "Song of the Year" nod for "I'm Yours." The song also was named in the "Best Male Pop Vocal Performance" category, while Mraz's acclaimed new album, "We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things." was acknowledged for "Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical." "I'm Yours," the hit single off Mraz's third album, has reached number one at CHR/Top 40 radio outlets nationwide, as well as been awarded with a variety of certifications including double platinum and triple platinum status around the world. "We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things," debuted at number three on the SoundScan/ Billboard 200 album chart upon its release, and continues to climb the charts.
- http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/
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Sheryl Crow: The E! True Hollywood Story
"SHERYL CROW: THE E! TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY" PREMIERES FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 AT 9PM ET/PT ON E!
Childhood Friends, Industry Colleagues and Music Journalists Join E! To Uncover the Real Story Behind the Singer's Climb to the Top
Sheryl Crow has produced many catchy chart-topping hits like "All I Wanna Do" and "Soak up the Sun," but her path to super-stardom has been anything but smooth. Still, through her perseverance and indomitable spirit, this leading lady of rock and nine-time Grammy award winner has inspired a new generation of female artists with her signature blend of country rock and pop. "THS: Sheryl Crow" chronicles Crow's amazing journey from small town backup singer to respected rocker, taking a very personal look at the woman whose strength comes from the many hardships that life has dealt her. This one-hour episode goes inside Crow's brave victory over breast cancer and highly-publicized split with super-cyclist Lance Armstrong, as well as her high-profile relationship with actor Owen Wilson. Plus, THS reveals the lesser-known stories of Sheryl's early struggles in the industry.
Featured are interviews with numerous childhood friends, industry colleagues, and leading music journalists who chart Crow's music history - from the pains of early rejection to her whirlwind tour as a backup singer for pop legend Michael Jackson and collaborations with several other high-profile musical partners. The show details how Sheryl's first album was shelved by the record company and what caused a rift to surface between Crow and her collaborators after the runaway success of her second album, "The Tuesday Night Music Club." "THS: Sheryl Crow" reveals the depth and grace with which the singer songwriter has overcome adversity and highlights the many joys she's experienced along the way, including motherhood. "Sheryl Crow: The E! True Hollywood Story" premieres Friday, January 23 at 9pm ET/PT on E!
- http://www.eonline.com/on/shows/ths/index.jsp
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Childhood Friends, Industry Colleagues and Music Journalists Join E! To Uncover the Real Story Behind the Singer's Climb to the Top
Sheryl Crow has produced many catchy chart-topping hits like "All I Wanna Do" and "Soak up the Sun," but her path to super-stardom has been anything but smooth. Still, through her perseverance and indomitable spirit, this leading lady of rock and nine-time Grammy award winner has inspired a new generation of female artists with her signature blend of country rock and pop. "THS: Sheryl Crow" chronicles Crow's amazing journey from small town backup singer to respected rocker, taking a very personal look at the woman whose strength comes from the many hardships that life has dealt her. This one-hour episode goes inside Crow's brave victory over breast cancer and highly-publicized split with super-cyclist Lance Armstrong, as well as her high-profile relationship with actor Owen Wilson. Plus, THS reveals the lesser-known stories of Sheryl's early struggles in the industry.
Featured are interviews with numerous childhood friends, industry colleagues, and leading music journalists who chart Crow's music history - from the pains of early rejection to her whirlwind tour as a backup singer for pop legend Michael Jackson and collaborations with several other high-profile musical partners. The show details how Sheryl's first album was shelved by the record company and what caused a rift to surface between Crow and her collaborators after the runaway success of her second album, "The Tuesday Night Music Club." "THS: Sheryl Crow" reveals the depth and grace with which the singer songwriter has overcome adversity and highlights the many joys she's experienced along the way, including motherhood. "Sheryl Crow: The E! True Hollywood Story" premieres Friday, January 23 at 9pm ET/PT on E!
- http://www.eonline.com/on/shows/ths/index.jsp
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Fall Out Boy rocks out with their version of “The Simpsons” theme song
FALL OUT BOY UNLEASHES THEIR YELLOW AND ROCKS OUT WITH THEIR VERSION OF “THE SIMPSONS” THEME SONG
Band to Perform Rendition of Theme Song in End Credits
Sunday, January 25, on FOX
Emily Blunt Makes Guest Voice Appearance in Episode
Fall Out Boy pays homage to their fans and the citizens of Springfield when they perform their rendition of THE SIMPSONS theme song during the end credits of the “Lisa the Drama Queen” episode Sunday, Jan. 25 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Named after the sidekick of THE SIMPSONS character Radioactive Man, Fall Out Boy will honor their namesake by recording their own version of the iconic theme song originally composed by Danny Elfman.
Additionally, actress Emily Blunt makes a guest voice appearance in the episode as Lisa’s equally academic and creative new friend Juliet. Together they construct a fantasy world that takes them both a little too far from reality.
Band to Perform Rendition of Theme Song in End Credits
Sunday, January 25, on FOX
Emily Blunt Makes Guest Voice Appearance in Episode
Fall Out Boy pays homage to their fans and the citizens of Springfield when they perform their rendition of THE SIMPSONS theme song during the end credits of the “Lisa the Drama Queen” episode Sunday, Jan. 25 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Named after the sidekick of THE SIMPSONS character Radioactive Man, Fall Out Boy will honor their namesake by recording their own version of the iconic theme song originally composed by Danny Elfman.
Additionally, actress Emily Blunt makes a guest voice appearance in the episode as Lisa’s equally academic and creative new friend Juliet. Together they construct a fantasy world that takes them both a little too far from reality.
Music mogul Sean Combs guest stars on "CSI: Miami"
"Presumed Guilty" - Horatio and the team go head-to-head with defense attorney Derek Powell (guest star Sean Combs) who may be involved in a murder cover-up, on CSI: MIAMI, Monday, Feb. 9 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
More Barack Obama Inauguration Coverage
Jamie Fox, Nas, Kerry Washington, Akon, T.I., Young Jeezy, Tatyana Ali and Jurnee Smollett have been added to the talent lineup for "Yes We Will! BET's Inauguration Celebration" premiering Tuesday, January 20 at 8:00 PM (ET/PT). Hosted by Nick Cannon, the one-hour special will commemorate the massive voter turnout and what African Americans are committed to doing in order to implement the change initiated by Barack Obama's presidency. As previously announced, this televised event will feature incredible performances by Chicago's own Common and Grammy Award-nominated Jazmine Sullivan and live shots from BET's Inaugural Ball, and will take a look back at the election and the significant campaign that led the way to America's first Black president.
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Larry King Live (on CNN) -- Usher and Will.i.am join Larry for post-inaugural parties, fun and fashion with TV's Tim Gunn! Celebrate this historic day on a special midnight edition of Larry King Live. Tonight at midnight ET.
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Larry King Live (on CNN) -- Usher and Will.i.am join Larry for post-inaugural parties, fun and fashion with TV's Tim Gunn! Celebrate this historic day on a special midnight edition of Larry King Live. Tonight at midnight ET.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Jennifer Hudson and Carrie Underwood added to GRAMMY Awards lineup
GRAMMY Nominees Jennifer Hudson and Carrie Underwood Added to Superstar Lineup for 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards
Current GRAMMY Award nominees Jennifer Hudson and Carrie Underwood are the latest performers announced for the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast. They join previously announced performers and nominees Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers, Lil Wayne, and Katy Perry. The music industry's premier event will take place live on Sunday, Feb. 8, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and will be air on CBS from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The show also will be supported on radio via Westwood One worldwide, and covered online at GRAMMY.com and CBS.com, on Twitter at "theGRAMMYs," on Facebook at "The Recording Academy," on YouTube at "51stGRAMMYs," and on Last.fm at "the51stgrammys." Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon.
Jennifer Hudson has three nominations: Best Female R&B Vocal Performance ("Spotlight"), Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals ("I'm His Only Woman," featuring Fantasia), and Best R&B Album (Jennifer Hudson).
Three-time GRAMMY winner Carrie Underwood is up for Best Female Country Vocal Performance ("Last Name").
Current GRAMMY Award nominees Jennifer Hudson and Carrie Underwood are the latest performers announced for the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast. They join previously announced performers and nominees Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers, Lil Wayne, and Katy Perry. The music industry's premier event will take place live on Sunday, Feb. 8, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and will be air on CBS from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The show also will be supported on radio via Westwood One worldwide, and covered online at GRAMMY.com and CBS.com, on Twitter at "theGRAMMYs," on Facebook at "The Recording Academy," on YouTube at "51stGRAMMYs," and on Last.fm at "the51stgrammys." Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon.
Jennifer Hudson has three nominations: Best Female R&B Vocal Performance ("Spotlight"), Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals ("I'm His Only Woman," featuring Fantasia), and Best R&B Album (Jennifer Hudson).
Three-time GRAMMY winner Carrie Underwood is up for Best Female Country Vocal Performance ("Last Name").
Friday, January 16, 2009
Presidential Inauguration Specials on ABC and Disney Channel
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES TALENT LINEUP FOR NEIGHBORHOOD INAUGURAL BALL AND KIDS' INAUGURAL CONCERT
Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Faith Hill, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Shakira and Stevie Wonder to Perform, Nick Cannon to DJ at Neighborhood Inaugural Ball, Airing Exclusively on ABC, Tuesday January 20
Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato and Bow Wow to Perform with Billy Ray Cyrus, Keke Palmer, Usher and Shaquille O’Neal Scheduled to Appear During Kids’ Inaugural Concert, Airing Exclusively on Disney Channel Monday, January 19
The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced the producers and initial talent lineup for "The Neighborhood Ball: An Inauguration Celebration," which will air live on ABC (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET/PT, Tuesday, January 20), and the "Kids' Inaugural: We Are The Future," a concert honoring military families airing on Disney Channel (8:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT, Monday, January 19).
Musical performers scheduled for the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball include Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Faith Hill, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Shakira and Stevie Wonder. Nick Cannon will DJ the event. Additional performers will be announced as they are confirmed.
Musical performances for the Kids' Inaugural event include Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato and Bow Wow. Billy Ray Cyrus, Keke Palmer, and Usher Raymond IV are also scheduled to appear. 13-year-old Perry Rubin, daughter of entertainment reporter Sam Rubin, will be the special backstage correspondent. Additional performers and guests will be announced as they are confirmed.
In an effort to make this inaugural celebration open and accessible to all Americans, President-elect Barack Obama will host the first-ever "Neighborhood Inaugural Ball," the premier event of inauguration evening, on January 20th. To help bring this unique event to neighborhoods across the nation, ABC will broadcast "The Neighborhood Ball: An Inauguration Celebration." The event will air live from the Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C., TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET).
On MONDAY, JANUARY 19 (8:00 – 9:30 p.m., ET) Disney Channel will present "Kids' Inaugural: We Are The Future," a concert celebration from the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. honoring military families. This inaugural concert celebration will be hosted by Mrs. Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden and their families. The event will be simulcast on Radio Disney, and will be streamed on Disney.com immediately following the culmination of the telecast on Disney Channel.
Beginning January 16, Disney.com guests are invited to join the celebration on the Kids Inaugural page www.Disney.com/USA which will feature polls, games and videos on the concert performers and a component which allows guests to chat with friends and send “shout outs” by texting USA, their first name and message to DISNEY (347639). Standard carrier fees apply and a parent's permission is required if users are under age 18.
Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Faith Hill, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Shakira and Stevie Wonder to Perform, Nick Cannon to DJ at Neighborhood Inaugural Ball, Airing Exclusively on ABC, Tuesday January 20
Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato and Bow Wow to Perform with Billy Ray Cyrus, Keke Palmer, Usher and Shaquille O’Neal Scheduled to Appear During Kids’ Inaugural Concert, Airing Exclusively on Disney Channel Monday, January 19
The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) announced the producers and initial talent lineup for "The Neighborhood Ball: An Inauguration Celebration," which will air live on ABC (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET/PT, Tuesday, January 20), and the "Kids' Inaugural: We Are The Future," a concert honoring military families airing on Disney Channel (8:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT, Monday, January 19).
Musical performers scheduled for the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball include Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Faith Hill, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Shakira and Stevie Wonder. Nick Cannon will DJ the event. Additional performers will be announced as they are confirmed.
Musical performances for the Kids' Inaugural event include Miley Cyrus, the Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato and Bow Wow. Billy Ray Cyrus, Keke Palmer, and Usher Raymond IV are also scheduled to appear. 13-year-old Perry Rubin, daughter of entertainment reporter Sam Rubin, will be the special backstage correspondent. Additional performers and guests will be announced as they are confirmed.
In an effort to make this inaugural celebration open and accessible to all Americans, President-elect Barack Obama will host the first-ever "Neighborhood Inaugural Ball," the premier event of inauguration evening, on January 20th. To help bring this unique event to neighborhoods across the nation, ABC will broadcast "The Neighborhood Ball: An Inauguration Celebration." The event will air live from the Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C., TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET).
On MONDAY, JANUARY 19 (8:00 – 9:30 p.m., ET) Disney Channel will present "Kids' Inaugural: We Are The Future," a concert celebration from the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. honoring military families. This inaugural concert celebration will be hosted by Mrs. Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden and their families. The event will be simulcast on Radio Disney, and will be streamed on Disney.com immediately following the culmination of the telecast on Disney Channel.
Beginning January 16, Disney.com guests are invited to join the celebration on the Kids Inaugural page www.Disney.com/USA which will feature polls, games and videos on the concert performers and a component which allows guests to chat with friends and send “shout outs” by texting USA, their first name and message to DISNEY (347639). Standard carrier fees apply and a parent's permission is required if users are under age 18.
Disney airs world premiere of videos from Jonas Brothers and Miley Cyrus
DISNEY CHANNEL TO PRESENT THE WORLD PREMIERE OF MUSIC VIDEOS FROM GRAMMY NOMINATED JONAS BROTHERS AND SUPERSTAR MILEY CYRUS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 19
-- First Look at "Hannah Montana The Movie" Trailer Included --
On MONDAY, JANUARY 19 (5:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT), leading into the "Kids' Inaugural: We Are the Future" special telecast, Disney Channel will present the world premiere of Grammy Award nominees the Jonas Brothers' music video, "Tonight," and the first music video from superstar Miley Cyrus's big screen debut, Walt Disney Pictures' "Hannah Montana The Movie." Cyrus hosts the video for the song she performs in the movie, "Let's Get Crazy." The official trailer of "Hannah Montana The Movie," directed by Peter Chelsom, will also debut.
The music video for "Tonight," a song written by Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas, was directed by Bruce Hendricks, director of Walt Disney Studios' upcoming "Jonas Brothers - The 3D Concert Experience" feature film in theaters February 27, 2009. It contains scenes from the 3-D movie, including concert footage, backstage moments and interaction with fans.
The song "Let's Get Crazy" was written by Colleen Fitzpatrick, Michael Kotch, Dave Derby, Michael "Smidi" Smith, Stefanie Ridel, Mim Nervo and Liv Nervo and produced by The Collective and Smidi.
-- First Look at "Hannah Montana The Movie" Trailer Included --
On MONDAY, JANUARY 19 (5:30-8:00 p.m., ET/PT), leading into the "Kids' Inaugural: We Are the Future" special telecast, Disney Channel will present the world premiere of Grammy Award nominees the Jonas Brothers' music video, "Tonight," and the first music video from superstar Miley Cyrus's big screen debut, Walt Disney Pictures' "Hannah Montana The Movie." Cyrus hosts the video for the song she performs in the movie, "Let's Get Crazy." The official trailer of "Hannah Montana The Movie," directed by Peter Chelsom, will also debut.
The music video for "Tonight," a song written by Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas, was directed by Bruce Hendricks, director of Walt Disney Studios' upcoming "Jonas Brothers - The 3D Concert Experience" feature film in theaters February 27, 2009. It contains scenes from the 3-D movie, including concert footage, backstage moments and interaction with fans.
The song "Let's Get Crazy" was written by Colleen Fitzpatrick, Michael Kotch, Dave Derby, Michael "Smidi" Smith, Stefanie Ridel, Mim Nervo and Liv Nervo and produced by The Collective and Smidi.
Update: "We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial"
KICKING OFF INAUGURAL OPENING FESTIVITIES, TO BE SEEN EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO JAN. 18
Bettye LaVette And Pete Seeger Added To Musical Lineup
Jack Black, Steve Carell, Rosario Dawson, Tom Hanks And Laura Linney Added To Lineup Of Readers
Two additional plays have been confirmed for WE ARE ONE: THE OBAMA INAUGURAL CELEBRATION AT THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL, the Opening Celebration for the 56th Presidential Inaugural, to be presented exclusively by HBO on SUNDAY, JAN. 18. In addition to the previously announced 7:00-9:00 p.m. (ET/PT) presentation, the special will also be seen live on HBO at 2:30 p.m.(ET)/11:30 a.m. (PT), as well as at 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT) later that evening. In addition, the event will be streamed live on hbo.com.
HBO will televise the event on an open signal, working with all of its distributors to allow Americans across the country with access to cable, telcos or satellite television to join in the Opening Celebration for free.
HBO will also make the concert available to the Spanish-speaking community on its multiplex channel HBO Latino (2:30-4:30 p.m. ET/PT). All speeches and readings by featured guests will be voiced-over in Spanish, while musical performances will be presented in their original format. The event will also be presented at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT) and 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on HBO Latino the same day.
Musical performers scheduled for the event include Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Renee Fleming, Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, Heather Headley, Bettye LaVette, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles, John Mellencamp, Usher Raymond IV, Pete Seeger, Shakira, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, U2, will.i.am and Stevie Wonder. Among those reading historical passages will be Jack Black, Steve Carell, Rosario Dawson, Jamie Foxx, Tom Hanks, Martin Luther King III, Queen Latifah, Laura Linney and Denzel Washington. The Rt. Reverend V. Gene Robinson will give the invocation. Rob Mathes will be the music director and arranger for the backing band, which will support all of the artists.
- http://www.pic2009.org/
- http://www.hbo.com/weareone/
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Bettye LaVette And Pete Seeger Added To Musical Lineup
Jack Black, Steve Carell, Rosario Dawson, Tom Hanks And Laura Linney Added To Lineup Of Readers
Two additional plays have been confirmed for WE ARE ONE: THE OBAMA INAUGURAL CELEBRATION AT THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL, the Opening Celebration for the 56th Presidential Inaugural, to be presented exclusively by HBO on SUNDAY, JAN. 18. In addition to the previously announced 7:00-9:00 p.m. (ET/PT) presentation, the special will also be seen live on HBO at 2:30 p.m.(ET)/11:30 a.m. (PT), as well as at 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT) later that evening. In addition, the event will be streamed live on hbo.com.
HBO will televise the event on an open signal, working with all of its distributors to allow Americans across the country with access to cable, telcos or satellite television to join in the Opening Celebration for free.
HBO will also make the concert available to the Spanish-speaking community on its multiplex channel HBO Latino (2:30-4:30 p.m. ET/PT). All speeches and readings by featured guests will be voiced-over in Spanish, while musical performances will be presented in their original format. The event will also be presented at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT) and 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on HBO Latino the same day.
Musical performers scheduled for the event include Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Renee Fleming, Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, Heather Headley, Bettye LaVette, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles, John Mellencamp, Usher Raymond IV, Pete Seeger, Shakira, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, U2, will.i.am and Stevie Wonder. Among those reading historical passages will be Jack Black, Steve Carell, Rosario Dawson, Jamie Foxx, Tom Hanks, Martin Luther King III, Queen Latifah, Laura Linney and Denzel Washington. The Rt. Reverend V. Gene Robinson will give the invocation. Rob Mathes will be the music director and arranger for the backing band, which will support all of the artists.
- http://www.pic2009.org/
- http://www.hbo.com/weareone/
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HBO airs "We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial"
The Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) is pleased to announce the producers and initial talent lineup for WE ARE ONE: THE OBAMA INAUGURAL CELEBRATION AT THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL, the Opening Celebration for the 56th Presidential Inaugural, to be presented exclusively by HBO on Sunday, January 18 (7:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT). The event will be free and open to the public, kicking off the most open and accessible Inauguration in history.
Musical performers scheduled for the event include Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Bono, Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Renee Fleming, Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, Heather Headley, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles, John Mellencamp, Usher Raymond IV, Shakira, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, will.i.am, and Stevie Wonder. Among those reading historical passages will be Jamie Foxx, Martin Luther King III, Queen Latifah and Denzel Washington. The Rt. Reverend V. Gene Robinson will give the invocation. Rob Mathes will be the music director and arranger for the backing band, which will support all of the artists. Additional performers will be announced as they are confirmed.
Televised to the nation, the Opening Celebration will be a declaration of common purpose and new beginnings. The Sunday afternoon performance will be grounded in history and brought to life with entertainment that relates to the themes that shaped Barack Obama and which will be the hallmarks of his administration.
HBO will televise the event on an open signal, working with all of its distributors to allow Americans across the country with access to cable, telcos or satellite television to join in the Opening Celebration for free.
- http://www.pic2009.org/
- http://www.hbo.com/weareone/
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Musical performers scheduled for the event include Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Bono, Garth Brooks, Sheryl Crow, Renee Fleming, Josh Groban, Herbie Hancock, Heather Headley, John Legend, Jennifer Nettles, John Mellencamp, Usher Raymond IV, Shakira, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, will.i.am, and Stevie Wonder. Among those reading historical passages will be Jamie Foxx, Martin Luther King III, Queen Latifah and Denzel Washington. The Rt. Reverend V. Gene Robinson will give the invocation. Rob Mathes will be the music director and arranger for the backing band, which will support all of the artists. Additional performers will be announced as they are confirmed.
Televised to the nation, the Opening Celebration will be a declaration of common purpose and new beginnings. The Sunday afternoon performance will be grounded in history and brought to life with entertainment that relates to the themes that shaped Barack Obama and which will be the hallmarks of his administration.
HBO will televise the event on an open signal, working with all of its distributors to allow Americans across the country with access to cable, telcos or satellite television to join in the Opening Celebration for free.
- http://www.pic2009.org/
- http://www.hbo.com/weareone/
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
Conan O'Brien signs off of "Late Night"
CONAN O'BRIEN SIGNS OFF OF 'LATE NIGHT' AND JIMMY FALLON TAKES OVER
Conan O'Brien, the dominant late-night host at 12:35 a.m. (ET) for the past 15 seasons, will sign off as host of "Late Night" on February 20, 2009 and beginning March 2, 2009, "SNL" alum Jimmy Fallon will take over the reins as "Late Night" host.
In addition, Fallon's nightly video blogs will continue at www.nbc.com/jimmyfallon as he ramps up for his March broadcast debut.
As previously announced, O'Brien will be taking over "The Tonight Show" hosting duties on June 1, 2009 and Jay Leno's last "Tonight Show" telecast will air Friday, May 29, 2009.
Fallon is the third host of "Late Night" which has dominated the 12:35 a.m. timeslot since its inception in 1982 with then-host David Letterman. Fallon's "Late Night" will depart from Letterman and O'Brien's Studio 6A and cross the hall to Studio 6B in NBC's 30 Rockefeller Plaza headquarters in New York.
Studio 6B has a long history of comedy within its walls. 6B was the New York home of the first ten years of Johnny Carson's unprecedented "Tonight Show" tenure as well as for his predecessor Jack Paar, who made television history -- in 6B -- by quitting his own show – on the air – after NBC censored a joke the night before. In its days as a studio for NBC Radio, it hosted such comedy legends as Bob Hope and Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis. It housed the first late night show in television history "Broadway Open House" in 1950 as well as the legendary "Texaco Star Theater" starring Milton Berle. In addition, it was from Studio 6B that the infamous game show "Twenty One" (the basis of the film "Quiz Show") originated, as well as where the legendary Ernie Kovacs created innovative comedy on his groundbreaking daytime show.
Conan O'Brien, the dominant late-night host at 12:35 a.m. (ET) for the past 15 seasons, will sign off as host of "Late Night" on February 20, 2009 and beginning March 2, 2009, "SNL" alum Jimmy Fallon will take over the reins as "Late Night" host.
In addition, Fallon's nightly video blogs will continue at www.nbc.com/jimmyfallon as he ramps up for his March broadcast debut.
As previously announced, O'Brien will be taking over "The Tonight Show" hosting duties on June 1, 2009 and Jay Leno's last "Tonight Show" telecast will air Friday, May 29, 2009.
Fallon is the third host of "Late Night" which has dominated the 12:35 a.m. timeslot since its inception in 1982 with then-host David Letterman. Fallon's "Late Night" will depart from Letterman and O'Brien's Studio 6A and cross the hall to Studio 6B in NBC's 30 Rockefeller Plaza headquarters in New York.
Studio 6B has a long history of comedy within its walls. 6B was the New York home of the first ten years of Johnny Carson's unprecedented "Tonight Show" tenure as well as for his predecessor Jack Paar, who made television history -- in 6B -- by quitting his own show – on the air – after NBC censored a joke the night before. In its days as a studio for NBC Radio, it hosted such comedy legends as Bob Hope and Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis. It housed the first late night show in television history "Broadway Open House" in 1950 as well as the legendary "Texaco Star Theater" starring Milton Berle. In addition, it was from Studio 6B that the infamous game show "Twenty One" (the basis of the film "Quiz Show") originated, as well as where the legendary Ernie Kovacs created innovative comedy on his groundbreaking daytime show.
Rick Springfield appears on "Don't Forget the Lyrics!" on FOX
A child of the ‘80s takes center stage to lock in the correct lyrics, but when there’s a million dollars at stake, will she be able to keep singing when the music stops or will she be at a loss for words? This “Jessie’s Girl” gets the surprise of a lifetime when Rick Springfield stops by to sing back-up on DON’T FORGET THE LYRICS! airing Friday, Jan. 23 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Faith Hill to sing "America the Beautiful" at Super Bowl XLIII
Faith Hill Returns to the Super Bowl to Sing 'America the Beautiful' in Tampa Bay on NBC
Grammy Award-winning artist and the voice of Sunday Night Football's theme-song Faith Hill will sing "America the Beautiful" as part of Super Bowl XLIII pregame festivities at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay on Sunday, February 1, the NFL and NBC announced today.
Hill joins VICKI CARR (Super Bowl XI), RAY CHARLES (Super Bowl XXXV) and ALICIA KEYS (Super Bowl XXXIX) as the only artists to perform the song at the Super Bowl. Hill sang the National Anthem before Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta.
Grammy Award-winning artist and the voice of Sunday Night Football's theme-song Faith Hill will sing "America the Beautiful" as part of Super Bowl XLIII pregame festivities at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay on Sunday, February 1, the NFL and NBC announced today.
Hill joins VICKI CARR (Super Bowl XI), RAY CHARLES (Super Bowl XXXV) and ALICIA KEYS (Super Bowl XXXIX) as the only artists to perform the song at the Super Bowl. Hill sang the National Anthem before Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Jennifer Hudson to Sing the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLIII
Multi-Grammy nominated sensation JENNIFER HUDSON will sing the National Anthem as part of Super Bowl XLIII pregame festivities at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay on Sunday, February 1, the NFL and NBC announced today.
Academy Award winner Hudson and her RIAA-certified Gold self-titled debut album received four Grammy Award nominations for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. Hudson's eponymous debut album entered at #2 on Billboard's Top 200 and marked the biggest first week sales for a debut R&B female since 2004. Her smash hit single "Spotlight" is now being followed by the beautiful mid-tempo "If This Isn't Love."
More than 148 million viewers in the U.S. watched last year's Super Bowl, the most-watched television program in history. The pregame show and Super Bowl XLIII will be broadcast worldwide in more than 230 countries and territories.
Hudson is among many great performers who have been honored with singing the Super Bowl National Anthem including: Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, Whitney Houston (Super Bowl XXV in Tampa Bay), Harry Connick, Jr., Garth Brooks, Natalie Cole, Vanessa Williams, Luther Vandross, Jewel, Cher, Faith Hill, the Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey, Dixie Chicks, Beyonce Knowles and many more.
It was previously announced that Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform in the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLIII Halftime Show.
- http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/43
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Academy Award winner Hudson and her RIAA-certified Gold self-titled debut album received four Grammy Award nominations for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. Hudson's eponymous debut album entered at #2 on Billboard's Top 200 and marked the biggest first week sales for a debut R&B female since 2004. Her smash hit single "Spotlight" is now being followed by the beautiful mid-tempo "If This Isn't Love."
More than 148 million viewers in the U.S. watched last year's Super Bowl, the most-watched television program in history. The pregame show and Super Bowl XLIII will be broadcast worldwide in more than 230 countries and territories.
Hudson is among many great performers who have been honored with singing the Super Bowl National Anthem including: Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, Whitney Houston (Super Bowl XXV in Tampa Bay), Harry Connick, Jr., Garth Brooks, Natalie Cole, Vanessa Williams, Luther Vandross, Jewel, Cher, Faith Hill, the Backstreet Boys, Mariah Carey, Dixie Chicks, Beyonce Knowles and many more.
It was previously announced that Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform in the Bridgestone Super Bowl XLIII Halftime Show.
- http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/43
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Nominations for "Premio Lo Nuestro 2009" Announced
Juanes, Wisin y Yandel, Gilberto Santa Rosa, El Chapo De Sinaloa and Mana Among Top Nominees for 'Premio Lo Nuestro 2009' on Univision
Univision, the leading Spanish-language network in the country, announced today the nominees for the 2009 edition of the prestigious "Premio Lo Nuestro a la Musica Latina" ("Lo Nuestro" Latin Music Awards). Now in its 21st year, "Premio Lo Nuestro's" list of nominees includes a diversity of genres and artists, reflecting the cultural richness of Latin music. The announcement was made today during a special edition of "Despierta America" (Wake Up America), "Fiesta de Nominados - Premio Lo Nuestro 2009" (Celebration of Nominations.) This year's "Premio Lo Nuestro a la Musica Latina" will be broadcast by the Univision Network on Thursday, March 26, 2009, from 8-11 pm ET/PT (7-10 pm Central) LIVE from the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL.
With finalists in 30 categories divided into the 5 most popular Latin music genres of pop, tropical, regional Mexican, rock and urban, along with the "Video of the Year", "Premio Lo Nuestro" awards are bestowed annually to the very best talent in the Latin music industry. Music nominations are based on Radio and Records' Latin Charts for the time period of October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008. The winners are chosen by popular vote by viewers.
Leading the list with five nominations each are Colombian mega-star Juanes (Best Artist, Album of the Year, and three nominations for Best Song in the Rock genre) and Puerto Rican salsa legend Gilberto Santa Rosa (Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, and two nominations for Best Song in the Tropical genre, as well as a nomination as Artist of the Year in the Salsa category). Following with four nominations each are the popular bachata group, Aventura; reggeaton's super duo, Wisin y Yandel; the ever popular rock band, Mana; the salsa group, NG2; and Regional Mexican icons, El Chapo de Sinaloa and La Arrolladora Banda el Limon.
Additional multiple nominees include pop music idols Alejandra Guzman (3), Enrique Iglesias (3), RBD (3), newcomer Yuridia (3), and the synth-pop band, Belanova (2); Regional Mexican groups Conjunto Primavera (3) and Grupo Montez de Durango (2); urban music super stars Flex (3), Daddy Yankee (2), Don Omar (2) and Alexis y Fido (2); Tropical music icons Juan Luis Guerra (3) and Victor Manuelle (3); and the rock groups Cafe Tacuba (2) and Motel (2), among others.
Other nominated music icons include, among others, Vicente Fernandez, Alejandro Fernandez, Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Chayanne, Marco Antonio Solis, Olga Tanon, Gloria Trevi, Calle 13, Jenni Rivera, Ana Isabelle, Andy Andy, Alacranes Musical, Babasonicos, Black Guayaba, El Potro de Sinaloa, Tommy Torres, Frank Reyes, Intocable, K-Paz de la Sierra, Banda el Recodo and Camila.
Univision.com (keyword: Premio) is once again the exclusive online destination for "Premio Lo Nuestro 2009." The excitement begins this month with online voting, where users choose the winners of this year's "Premio Lo Nuestro" awards. Fans can log onto Univision.com from January 14th at 11am ET through February 5th at 11:59pm ET to vote for their favorites. In addition, daily coverage keeps music lovers engaged with everything from nominee profiles and music video clips, to a special which showcases the history of the show. For more non-stop exclusives, Univision.com users can also access fashion tips, photos and community features through the Univision.com social networking service.
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2008, "Premio Lo Nuestro" was the highest-rated annual special among Hispanics in the United States with an average audience of 6.1 million viewers, beating all other English- or Spanish-language award shows. In addition, "Premio Lo Nuestro" delivered more Hispanic viewers than the combined audiences of the Academy Awards(R), Billboard Latin Music Awards, Emmy(R) Awards, MTV's Video Music Awards and the Golden Globes(R) Awards.
- http://www.univision.com/content/channel.jhtml?schid=10646
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Univision, the leading Spanish-language network in the country, announced today the nominees for the 2009 edition of the prestigious "Premio Lo Nuestro a la Musica Latina" ("Lo Nuestro" Latin Music Awards). Now in its 21st year, "Premio Lo Nuestro's" list of nominees includes a diversity of genres and artists, reflecting the cultural richness of Latin music. The announcement was made today during a special edition of "Despierta America" (Wake Up America), "Fiesta de Nominados - Premio Lo Nuestro 2009" (Celebration of Nominations.) This year's "Premio Lo Nuestro a la Musica Latina" will be broadcast by the Univision Network on Thursday, March 26, 2009, from 8-11 pm ET/PT (7-10 pm Central) LIVE from the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL.
With finalists in 30 categories divided into the 5 most popular Latin music genres of pop, tropical, regional Mexican, rock and urban, along with the "Video of the Year", "Premio Lo Nuestro" awards are bestowed annually to the very best talent in the Latin music industry. Music nominations are based on Radio and Records' Latin Charts for the time period of October 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008. The winners are chosen by popular vote by viewers.
Leading the list with five nominations each are Colombian mega-star Juanes (Best Artist, Album of the Year, and three nominations for Best Song in the Rock genre) and Puerto Rican salsa legend Gilberto Santa Rosa (Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, and two nominations for Best Song in the Tropical genre, as well as a nomination as Artist of the Year in the Salsa category). Following with four nominations each are the popular bachata group, Aventura; reggeaton's super duo, Wisin y Yandel; the ever popular rock band, Mana; the salsa group, NG2; and Regional Mexican icons, El Chapo de Sinaloa and La Arrolladora Banda el Limon.
Additional multiple nominees include pop music idols Alejandra Guzman (3), Enrique Iglesias (3), RBD (3), newcomer Yuridia (3), and the synth-pop band, Belanova (2); Regional Mexican groups Conjunto Primavera (3) and Grupo Montez de Durango (2); urban music super stars Flex (3), Daddy Yankee (2), Don Omar (2) and Alexis y Fido (2); Tropical music icons Juan Luis Guerra (3) and Victor Manuelle (3); and the rock groups Cafe Tacuba (2) and Motel (2), among others.
Other nominated music icons include, among others, Vicente Fernandez, Alejandro Fernandez, Marc Anthony, Gloria Estefan, Chayanne, Marco Antonio Solis, Olga Tanon, Gloria Trevi, Calle 13, Jenni Rivera, Ana Isabelle, Andy Andy, Alacranes Musical, Babasonicos, Black Guayaba, El Potro de Sinaloa, Tommy Torres, Frank Reyes, Intocable, K-Paz de la Sierra, Banda el Recodo and Camila.
Univision.com (keyword: Premio) is once again the exclusive online destination for "Premio Lo Nuestro 2009." The excitement begins this month with online voting, where users choose the winners of this year's "Premio Lo Nuestro" awards. Fans can log onto Univision.com from January 14th at 11am ET through February 5th at 11:59pm ET to vote for their favorites. In addition, daily coverage keeps music lovers engaged with everything from nominee profiles and music video clips, to a special which showcases the history of the show. For more non-stop exclusives, Univision.com users can also access fashion tips, photos and community features through the Univision.com social networking service.
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2008, "Premio Lo Nuestro" was the highest-rated annual special among Hispanics in the United States with an average audience of 6.1 million viewers, beating all other English- or Spanish-language award shows. In addition, "Premio Lo Nuestro" delivered more Hispanic viewers than the combined audiences of the Academy Awards(R), Billboard Latin Music Awards, Emmy(R) Awards, MTV's Video Music Awards and the Golden Globes(R) Awards.
- http://www.univision.com/content/channel.jhtml?schid=10646
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First Performers Announced for 51st GRAMMY Awards
GRAMMY® Nominees Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers, Lil Wayne and Katy Perry to Perform on 51st Annual Grammy Awards
Music's Biggest Night® Airs Live on CBS Sunday, Feb. 8
Current GRAMMY® Award nominees Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers, Lil Wayne, and Katy Perry are the first performers announced for the 51st Annual GRAMMY® Awards telecast. The music industry's premier event will take place live on Sunday, Feb. 8, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound on the CBS Television Network from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The show also will be supported on radio via Westwood One worldwide, and covered online at GRAMMY.com and CBS.com, on Twitter at "theGRAMMYs," on Facebook at "The Recording Academy," on YouTube at "51stGRAMMYs," and on Last.fm at "the51stgrammys." Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon.
Lil Wayne leads with eight nominations: Album Of The Year and Best Rap Album for Tha Carter III; Best Rap Solo Performance ("A Milli"); two nods in Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group ("Swagga Like Us" and "Mr. Carter"); Best Rap/Sung Collaboration ("Got Money"); two nods in Best Rap Song ("Lollipop" and "Swagga Like Us").
Four-time GRAMMY winner Coldplay has seven nods: Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals for "Viva La Vida"; Album Of The Year and Best Rock Album for Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends; and Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals and Best Rock Song for "Violet Hill."
Kenny Chesney is nominated for Best Country Collaboration With Vocals ("Shiftwork").
Two of music's newest stars, Jonas Brothers and Katy Perry, each are nominated: Jonas Brothers for Best New Artist and Katy Perry for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance ("I Kissed A Girl"). As previously announced, Katy Perry will perform as part of this year's "My GRAMMY Moment" segment on the telecast. Produced in partnership with CBS.com, music fans can upload a 30- to 60-second video of themselves singing along to a portion of Perry's "I Kissed A Girl" to www.cbs.com/grammys through Feb. 6. Videos will be voted on by fans and the public-at-large, and the most popular videos will be shown as part of Perry's performance on Music's Biggest Night®, allowing them to virtually share music's biggest stage with the current GRAMMY nominee.
- www.grammy.com
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Music's Biggest Night® Airs Live on CBS Sunday, Feb. 8
Current GRAMMY® Award nominees Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers, Lil Wayne, and Katy Perry are the first performers announced for the 51st Annual GRAMMY® Awards telecast. The music industry's premier event will take place live on Sunday, Feb. 8, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound on the CBS Television Network from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The show also will be supported on radio via Westwood One worldwide, and covered online at GRAMMY.com and CBS.com, on Twitter at "theGRAMMYs," on Facebook at "The Recording Academy," on YouTube at "51stGRAMMYs," and on Last.fm at "the51stgrammys." Additional performers, presenters and special segments will be announced soon.
Lil Wayne leads with eight nominations: Album Of The Year and Best Rap Album for Tha Carter III; Best Rap Solo Performance ("A Milli"); two nods in Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group ("Swagga Like Us" and "Mr. Carter"); Best Rap/Sung Collaboration ("Got Money"); two nods in Best Rap Song ("Lollipop" and "Swagga Like Us").
Four-time GRAMMY winner Coldplay has seven nods: Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals for "Viva La Vida"; Album Of The Year and Best Rock Album for Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends; and Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals and Best Rock Song for "Violet Hill."
Kenny Chesney is nominated for Best Country Collaboration With Vocals ("Shiftwork").
Two of music's newest stars, Jonas Brothers and Katy Perry, each are nominated: Jonas Brothers for Best New Artist and Katy Perry for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance ("I Kissed A Girl"). As previously announced, Katy Perry will perform as part of this year's "My GRAMMY Moment" segment on the telecast. Produced in partnership with CBS.com, music fans can upload a 30- to 60-second video of themselves singing along to a portion of Perry's "I Kissed A Girl" to www.cbs.com/grammys through Feb. 6. Videos will be voted on by fans and the public-at-large, and the most popular videos will be shown as part of Perry's performance on Music's Biggest Night®, allowing them to virtually share music's biggest stage with the current GRAMMY nominee.
- www.grammy.com
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BET's 9th Annual "Celebration of Gospel" airs January 25th
BET will 'Raise the Praise' on Sunday, January 25 at 8:00 p.m. with the 9th Annual CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL
Taking the spirit to new heights, BET's CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL is a soulful two-hour celebration with moving performances of worship by both gospel and mainstream greats. In his ninth year, veteran comedian, actor and popular syndicated radio personality Steve Harvey again hosts the popular religious telecast, which premieres Sunday, January 25 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on BET.
Led by the world-renowned musical director Ray Chew and his 24-piece orchestra, gospel supernovas Mary Mary and hip-hop legend LL Cool J passionately performed their new hit collaboration "We Gonna Make It" to a packed house at downtown Los Angeles' Orpheum Theatre. Kirk Franklin, Isaac Carree, Lowell Pye and Rance Allen also blessed the crowd with a soul-moving performance of "Lil Boy", followed by Smokie Norful and Heather Headley's rendition of "Jesus is Love." Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr. and actor Terry Crews performed beautiful spoken word segments, while Trin-i-tee 5:7 and 21:03 hit the stage and gave young gospel listeners something to stand up and dance to with "I'll Take You There."
Marvin Sapp, Pastor Shirley Caesar and Pastor Dorothy Glass, Dr. Bobby Jones with the Nashville Super Choir, Karen Clark-Sheard, Donnie McClurkin, Vickie Winans, Hezekiah Walker & LFC, Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers, as well as Christian artists Muyiwa & Riversongz direct from the United Kingdom, round out the mega-list of awe-inspiring performances at BET's CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL '09.
- www.bet.com/Specials/celebrationofgospel09/default.htm
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Taking the spirit to new heights, BET's CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL is a soulful two-hour celebration with moving performances of worship by both gospel and mainstream greats. In his ninth year, veteran comedian, actor and popular syndicated radio personality Steve Harvey again hosts the popular religious telecast, which premieres Sunday, January 25 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on BET.
Led by the world-renowned musical director Ray Chew and his 24-piece orchestra, gospel supernovas Mary Mary and hip-hop legend LL Cool J passionately performed their new hit collaboration "We Gonna Make It" to a packed house at downtown Los Angeles' Orpheum Theatre. Kirk Franklin, Isaac Carree, Lowell Pye and Rance Allen also blessed the crowd with a soul-moving performance of "Lil Boy", followed by Smokie Norful and Heather Headley's rendition of "Jesus is Love." Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr. and actor Terry Crews performed beautiful spoken word segments, while Trin-i-tee 5:7 and 21:03 hit the stage and gave young gospel listeners something to stand up and dance to with "I'll Take You There."
Marvin Sapp, Pastor Shirley Caesar and Pastor Dorothy Glass, Dr. Bobby Jones with the Nashville Super Choir, Karen Clark-Sheard, Donnie McClurkin, Vickie Winans, Hezekiah Walker & LFC, Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers, as well as Christian artists Muyiwa & Riversongz direct from the United Kingdom, round out the mega-list of awe-inspiring performances at BET's CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL '09.
- www.bet.com/Specials/celebrationofgospel09/default.htm
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Kate Voegele appears on ABC's "The Bachelor"
Tensions mount among the 12 remaining bachelorettes and jealousy reigns when it’s revealed that there will be two special one-on-one dates -- each with a rose at stake -- and a group date. Once again, some women will not go on a date at all. Jason surprises Stephanie with a poignant reunion with her child, and then they’re all off on a family-style date to Legoland California. A group date focuses on raising money for breast cancer research, and on the other one-on-one date, Jason showers one lucky bachelorette with a million dollars in diamonds and flies her to Las Vegas for a glamorous evening, including a private concert with pop sensation Kate Voegele. Finally, one woman is so fearful of being sent home, she runs out of the rose ceremony, on "The Bachelor," airing MONDAY, JANUARY 19 (8:00-9:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
Teen sensations Miranda Cosgrove and Keke Palmer featured in upcoming MTV Cribs
Nickelodeon's Miranda Cosgrove (iCarly) hosts the lifestyles of the rich and 'teen' famous in the upcoming two-hour MTV Cribs special, titled "Cribs Celeb Teens Countdown," premiering on MTV on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 12 noon (ET/PT). The teen star will count down the top 12 teen homes in Cribs history including the ultra-luxe abodes of teen celebs such as Teddy Geiger, Shaun White, AJ & Aly, Bow Wow and Omarion, to name a few.
Following Cosgrove's hosting duties, MTV will premiere the new half-hour special Cribs: Teen Edition at 3 p.m. (ET/PT). Viewers will go behind the velvet rope and take a guided tour of many of their favorite teen stars homes, including Nick's Keke Palmer (True Jackson, VP) whose role as True Jackson garnered two NAACP Image Award nominations last week, as well as Ryan Sheckler and Josh Hutcherson. Catch a glimpse into their very own plush and luxe lifestyles complete with private movie theaters, high-tech game rooms and houses with their very own clubs where they can hang out in top style. Cosgrove and Palmer are also featured this week as part of MTV News' Pop Week, profiling up-and-coming actors and musicians to look for in 2009.
Following Cosgrove's hosting duties, MTV will premiere the new half-hour special Cribs: Teen Edition at 3 p.m. (ET/PT). Viewers will go behind the velvet rope and take a guided tour of many of their favorite teen stars homes, including Nick's Keke Palmer (True Jackson, VP) whose role as True Jackson garnered two NAACP Image Award nominations last week, as well as Ryan Sheckler and Josh Hutcherson. Catch a glimpse into their very own plush and luxe lifestyles complete with private movie theaters, high-tech game rooms and houses with their very own clubs where they can hang out in top style. Cosgrove and Palmer are also featured this week as part of MTV News' Pop Week, profiling up-and-coming actors and musicians to look for in 2009.
BET announces Obama inauguration coverage and "The BET Honors"
BET Networks Presents Extensive Coverage of the Historic Inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama, Including All-Day News Coverage and Star-Studded Events
BET Special "YES WE WILL!: BET'S INAUGURATION CELEBRATION" Premieres Tuesday, January 20 at 8:00 P.M. (ET/PT)
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 marks a defining moment in U.S. history, and BET Networks will be all over our nation's capitol all weekend to celebrate the Inauguration of America's first African American president.
BET Networks announced that Queen Latifah, Ne-Yo, Anthony Hamilton, Anita Baker, Joss Stone, Yolanda Adams and the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater will be performing at THE BET HONORS on Saturday, January 17 at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. Terrence Howard, Cedric The Entertainer, Samuel L. Jackson and Hill Harper will also make appearances. As the kick-off to Inaugural weekend, THE BET HONORS will be hosted by actress Gabrielle Union and will honor the accomplishments of Tyler Perry, Mary J. Blige, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, B. Smith, Judith Jamison and Congressman James E. Clyburn. This year's show will premiere on BET on Monday, February 9 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT)
On Tuesday, January 20 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), Nick Cannon will host YES WE WILL! BET'S INAUGURATION CELEBRATION, a one-hour special commemorating the massive voter turnout and what African Americans are committed to doing in order to implement the change initiated by Barack Obama's presidency. This televised event will feature incredible performances by Chicago's own Common and Grammy Award-nominated Jazmine Sullivan and live shots from BET's Inaugural Ball, and will take a look back at the election and the significant campaign that led the way to America's first Black president.
For more info, visit http://www.bet.com/Specials/yeswewill/
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BET Special "YES WE WILL!: BET'S INAUGURATION CELEBRATION" Premieres Tuesday, January 20 at 8:00 P.M. (ET/PT)
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 marks a defining moment in U.S. history, and BET Networks will be all over our nation's capitol all weekend to celebrate the Inauguration of America's first African American president.
BET Networks announced that Queen Latifah, Ne-Yo, Anthony Hamilton, Anita Baker, Joss Stone, Yolanda Adams and the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater will be performing at THE BET HONORS on Saturday, January 17 at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. Terrence Howard, Cedric The Entertainer, Samuel L. Jackson and Hill Harper will also make appearances. As the kick-off to Inaugural weekend, THE BET HONORS will be hosted by actress Gabrielle Union and will honor the accomplishments of Tyler Perry, Mary J. Blige, Earvin "Magic" Johnson, B. Smith, Judith Jamison and Congressman James E. Clyburn. This year's show will premiere on BET on Monday, February 9 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT)
On Tuesday, January 20 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), Nick Cannon will host YES WE WILL! BET'S INAUGURATION CELEBRATION, a one-hour special commemorating the massive voter turnout and what African Americans are committed to doing in order to implement the change initiated by Barack Obama's presidency. This televised event will feature incredible performances by Chicago's own Common and Grammy Award-nominated Jazmine Sullivan and live shots from BET's Inaugural Ball, and will take a look back at the election and the significant campaign that led the way to America's first Black president.
For more info, visit http://www.bet.com/Specials/yeswewill/
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Monday, January 12, 2009
Taylor Swift to guest star on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation"
TAYLOR SWIFT, THE BEST-SELLING MUSICAL ARTIST OF 2008, WILL GUEST STAR IN AN UPCOMING EPISODE OF "CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION"
Taylor Swift, the best-selling musical artist of 2008, will guest star in an upcoming episode of the CBS Paramount Network Television and Jerry Bruckheimer Television series, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, on the CBS Television Network.
Taylor will play Haley Jones, a teenaged girl whose family runs a seedy Vegas motel. Over the course of a year, Haley goes through a series of changes that have tragic consequences.
Taylor Swift, the best-selling musical artist of 2008, will guest star in an upcoming episode of the CBS Paramount Network Television and Jerry Bruckheimer Television series, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, on the CBS Television Network.
Taylor will play Haley Jones, a teenaged girl whose family runs a seedy Vegas motel. Over the course of a year, Haley goes through a series of changes that have tragic consequences.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Rosario Dawson and Fleet Foxes headline SNL on January 17
"Saturday Night Live" launches into 2009 with its second show of the month, featuring one of today's hottest film actresses, Rosario Dawson, along with musical guest Fleet Foxes, making their "SNL" debuts on NBC January 17 at 11:30 p.m. ET.
Dawson has garnered praise for her numerous roles as an actress, making her one of Hollywood's most sought after leading ladies. Dawson can currently be seen in the drama "Seven Pounds", in which she stars with Will Smith. Her moving performance in the film has gained her acclaim and praise from critics and fans alike, including a recent nomination for a NAACP Image Award. Dawson gained recognition in 2005 when she received a Satellite Award for her performance as 'Mimi Marquez' in the film "Rent". She was honored again in 2007 at the esteemed ShoWest where she received the award for "Supporting Actress of the Year." Dawson was recently awarded the "Half-Life" Award at the 2008 Cine Vegas International Film Festival alongside Don Cheadle, Viggo Mortensen and Sam Rockwell. Making her film debut in the highly acclaimed and controversial hit "Kids," Dawson has appeared in numerous feature films, including Quentin Tarantino's horror project "Grindhouse"; the acclaimed Spike Lee film, "The 25th Hour", opposite Edward Norton, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Barry Pepper; "Men In Black 2" alongside Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, and Spike Lee's "He Got Game" opposite Denzel Washington. Dawson also made a huge impact in the 2005 Robert Rodriguez/ Frank Miller film noir drama "Sin City" starring with Bruce Willis, Benicio Del Toro, Clive Owen, and Brittany Murphy. "Sin City" opened number one at the box office and was in dramatic competition at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival.
Joining Dawson is the five-piece Seattle based Indie rock band Fleet Foxes, whose self-titled debut album ranked first on Billboard's (Critics' Choice) top albums of 2008. Billboard described it as a "shockingly gorgeous debut ... unlocked a subconscious desire in us for more vocal harmonies." The album also landed among the top five in Spin's year end rankings and finished 11th on Rolling Stones annual list. Spin declared that "on this haunting debut, Seattle's Fleet Foxes distinguish themselves from the vintage-vinyl crowd by infusing their rootsy retro-pop moves with a sense of mystery that no one's really summoned since Oh, Inverted World changed Natalie Portman's life. Like the Shins' James Mercer, frontman Robin Pecknold is more mood man than storyteller. But his eye for detail can devastate." Internationally, Fleet Foxes have beaten off competition from the likes of Radiohead and Elbow to be awarded the first-ever "UNCUT MUSIC AWARD". The band's eponymous debut album was unanimously hailed by a panel of industry judges as the most inspiring and richly rewarding album of the last 12 months. In early 2008, Fleet Foxes released the five-song EP, "Sun Giant" and followed in June with their critically acclaimed, self-titled debut full-length album.
Dawson has garnered praise for her numerous roles as an actress, making her one of Hollywood's most sought after leading ladies. Dawson can currently be seen in the drama "Seven Pounds", in which she stars with Will Smith. Her moving performance in the film has gained her acclaim and praise from critics and fans alike, including a recent nomination for a NAACP Image Award. Dawson gained recognition in 2005 when she received a Satellite Award for her performance as 'Mimi Marquez' in the film "Rent". She was honored again in 2007 at the esteemed ShoWest where she received the award for "Supporting Actress of the Year." Dawson was recently awarded the "Half-Life" Award at the 2008 Cine Vegas International Film Festival alongside Don Cheadle, Viggo Mortensen and Sam Rockwell. Making her film debut in the highly acclaimed and controversial hit "Kids," Dawson has appeared in numerous feature films, including Quentin Tarantino's horror project "Grindhouse"; the acclaimed Spike Lee film, "The 25th Hour", opposite Edward Norton, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Barry Pepper; "Men In Black 2" alongside Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, and Spike Lee's "He Got Game" opposite Denzel Washington. Dawson also made a huge impact in the 2005 Robert Rodriguez/ Frank Miller film noir drama "Sin City" starring with Bruce Willis, Benicio Del Toro, Clive Owen, and Brittany Murphy. "Sin City" opened number one at the box office and was in dramatic competition at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival.
Joining Dawson is the five-piece Seattle based Indie rock band Fleet Foxes, whose self-titled debut album ranked first on Billboard's (Critics' Choice) top albums of 2008. Billboard described it as a "shockingly gorgeous debut ... unlocked a subconscious desire in us for more vocal harmonies." The album also landed among the top five in Spin's year end rankings and finished 11th on Rolling Stones annual list. Spin declared that "on this haunting debut, Seattle's Fleet Foxes distinguish themselves from the vintage-vinyl crowd by infusing their rootsy retro-pop moves with a sense of mystery that no one's really summoned since Oh, Inverted World changed Natalie Portman's life. Like the Shins' James Mercer, frontman Robin Pecknold is more mood man than storyteller. But his eye for detail can devastate." Internationally, Fleet Foxes have beaten off competition from the likes of Radiohead and Elbow to be awarded the first-ever "UNCUT MUSIC AWARD". The band's eponymous debut album was unanimously hailed by a panel of industry judges as the most inspiring and richly rewarding album of the last 12 months. In early 2008, Fleet Foxes released the five-song EP, "Sun Giant" and followed in June with their critically acclaimed, self-titled debut full-length album.
"Rock Wives: The E! True Hollywood Story" Premieres January 16
Ninety-minute special features exclusive new interviews and unprecedented access into the lives of a new round of rock star wives whose husbands hail from legendary bands including Poison, Sevendust, Anthrax, Foreigner and Guns N' Roses
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a rock star? How about being married to one? Marriage to a famous rock star is anything but easy – endless touring, nasty drug habits and obsessive groupies can make for a most challenging relationship. In this special ninety-minute episode of True Hollywood Story, E! takes you backstage for an unprecedented look at the intimate lives of rock star royalty. It's an all-access pass to rock music's hottest couples in ways you've never seen them before.
THS: Rock Wives features the women devoted to rock gods from the likes of Guns N' Roses, Poison, Anthrax, Sevendust and Foreigner. These couples candidly reveal the most personal aspects of their lives and loves – from basking in luxury to dealing with jealousy and heartbreak.
This all-new THS brings viewers face-to-face with life as a rock wife. Our cameras go into the studio, onto the tour bus and even into the bedroom to provide a truly 'backstage' look at what it means to be 'committed' to a rock star. Viewers will share personal moments with couples as they do everything from getting matching tattoos to exchanging nuptials in a traditional Sikh wedding. See Poison drummer Rikki Rockett lend a little spousal support to his wife Melanie Martel in her new band, and watch Meatloaf's daughter Pearl Aday rock the stage with her husband Scott Ian of Anthrax as they play new songs from Pearl's upcoming debut album. Witness former Playmate Teri Harrison transform into a supportive rock mom, and also hear firsthand about the horrifying murder of Pantera's Dimebag Darrell from longtime love Rita Haney. Rock Wives: The E! True Hollywood Story" premieres Friday, January 16 at 8pm ET/PT on E!
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a rock star? How about being married to one? Marriage to a famous rock star is anything but easy – endless touring, nasty drug habits and obsessive groupies can make for a most challenging relationship. In this special ninety-minute episode of True Hollywood Story, E! takes you backstage for an unprecedented look at the intimate lives of rock star royalty. It's an all-access pass to rock music's hottest couples in ways you've never seen them before.
THS: Rock Wives features the women devoted to rock gods from the likes of Guns N' Roses, Poison, Anthrax, Sevendust and Foreigner. These couples candidly reveal the most personal aspects of their lives and loves – from basking in luxury to dealing with jealousy and heartbreak.
This all-new THS brings viewers face-to-face with life as a rock wife. Our cameras go into the studio, onto the tour bus and even into the bedroom to provide a truly 'backstage' look at what it means to be 'committed' to a rock star. Viewers will share personal moments with couples as they do everything from getting matching tattoos to exchanging nuptials in a traditional Sikh wedding. See Poison drummer Rikki Rockett lend a little spousal support to his wife Melanie Martel in her new band, and watch Meatloaf's daughter Pearl Aday rock the stage with her husband Scott Ian of Anthrax as they play new songs from Pearl's upcoming debut album. Witness former Playmate Teri Harrison transform into a supportive rock mom, and also hear firsthand about the horrifying murder of Pantera's Dimebag Darrell from longtime love Rita Haney. Rock Wives: The E! True Hollywood Story" premieres Friday, January 16 at 8pm ET/PT on E!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Clint Black, Brian McKnight, T-Boz among cast for new season of "Celebrity Apprentice"
Clint Black, Andrew Dice Clay, Annie Duke, Tom Green, Natalie Gulbis, Scott Hamilton, Jesse James, Claudia Jordan, Khloe Kardashian, Brian McKnight, Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, Brande Roderick, Dennis Rodman, Herschel Walker and Tionne Watkins Will All Be Competing For Charity
NBC and Donald Trump announced today the all-star celebrity cast for the second sensational season of "The Celebrity Apprentice" premiering on Sunday, March 1 (9-11 p.m. ET/PT).
On the first ever "Celebrity Apprentice" last season, winner Piers Morgan changed the way the game was played, winning millions for charity and setting the bar for all who follow. Now 16 new celebrities will rise to the challenge and once again it will be men versus women. The men include: Clint Black, Andrew Dice Clay, Tom Green, Scott Hamilton, Jesse James, Brian McKnight, Dennis Rodman, and Herschel Walker. The women include: Annie Duke, Natalie Gulbis, Claudia Jordan, Khloe Kardashian, Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, Brande Roderick and Tionne Watkins. All the celebrities will be vying for the coveted title as they fight for their respective causes.
The 16 celebrities will compete in business-driven tasks around New York City using their fame, rolodexes and their business acumen to win weekly tasks, while ultimately battling with each other to stay out of the boardroom and avoid hearing those dreaded words "You're Fired!" They'll be subjected to long hours, grueling mental challenges, personality clashes and intense scrutiny -- all without the help of their regular support system of agents, managers and personal assistants.
This season the competition is more cut throat than ever with a group of celebrities that will fight, tooth and nail, to win. Such intensity will result in flare-ups that, Piers Morgan says, "make his legendary fights with Omarosa look like a tea party."
Ultimately they will face the judgment of Donald Trump and his advisors in the boardroom, which will include his children (and colleagues), Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. Also appearing in the boardroom alongside Trump will be his longtime associate and trusted colleague, George Ross.
The boardroom will feature a "rotating seat," allowing a variety of famous business leaders and industry legends to join Trump in spirited judgment of the tasks. As with last season, winning celebrity teams will relish the opportunity to watch the losing team squirm in the boardroom from the comfort of their own war rooms.
When all is said and done, 15 celebrities will be famously fired and only one will emerge to become The Celebrity Apprentice.
NBC and Donald Trump announced today the all-star celebrity cast for the second sensational season of "The Celebrity Apprentice" premiering on Sunday, March 1 (9-11 p.m. ET/PT).
On the first ever "Celebrity Apprentice" last season, winner Piers Morgan changed the way the game was played, winning millions for charity and setting the bar for all who follow. Now 16 new celebrities will rise to the challenge and once again it will be men versus women. The men include: Clint Black, Andrew Dice Clay, Tom Green, Scott Hamilton, Jesse James, Brian McKnight, Dennis Rodman, and Herschel Walker. The women include: Annie Duke, Natalie Gulbis, Claudia Jordan, Khloe Kardashian, Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, Brande Roderick and Tionne Watkins. All the celebrities will be vying for the coveted title as they fight for their respective causes.
The 16 celebrities will compete in business-driven tasks around New York City using their fame, rolodexes and their business acumen to win weekly tasks, while ultimately battling with each other to stay out of the boardroom and avoid hearing those dreaded words "You're Fired!" They'll be subjected to long hours, grueling mental challenges, personality clashes and intense scrutiny -- all without the help of their regular support system of agents, managers and personal assistants.
This season the competition is more cut throat than ever with a group of celebrities that will fight, tooth and nail, to win. Such intensity will result in flare-ups that, Piers Morgan says, "make his legendary fights with Omarosa look like a tea party."
Ultimately they will face the judgment of Donald Trump and his advisors in the boardroom, which will include his children (and colleagues), Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. Also appearing in the boardroom alongside Trump will be his longtime associate and trusted colleague, George Ross.
The boardroom will feature a "rotating seat," allowing a variety of famous business leaders and industry legends to join Trump in spirited judgment of the tasks. As with last season, winning celebrity teams will relish the opportunity to watch the losing team squirm in the boardroom from the comfort of their own war rooms.
When all is said and done, 15 celebrities will be famously fired and only one will emerge to become The Celebrity Apprentice.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
CBS.com launches "My Grammy Moment" with nominee and performer Katy Perry
Music Fans Can Vie For The Opportunity To Virtually Share Music's Biggest Stage at the 51st ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS on Sunday, Feb. 8 on CBS
CBS.com Announces A Contest To Determine The Top Fan Video
CBS.com and The Recording Academy have announced the launch of the third installment of MY GRAMMY MOMENT with current GRAMMY nominee and performer Katy Perry. The 51st ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS will be broadcast live from Staples Center in Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 8 (8:00-11:30 PM ET/delayed PT) on CBS.
Music fans can upload a 30 to 60 second video of themselves singing along to a portion of Perry's current GRAMMY-nominated song, "I Kissed A Girl," at www.CBS.com/grammys. Submitted videos will be voted on by CBS.com users, and the most popular videos will be shown as part of Perry's 51st ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS performance on Music's Biggest Night.
Submission For MY GRAMMY MOMENT Consideration:
- Fans (at least 18 years old) can submit a 30- to 60-second video clip of themselves singing along to a portion of Katy Perry's current GRAMMY-nominated song, "I Kissed A Girl."
- Videos for MY GRAMMY MOMENT consideration should be submitted and uploaded at www.CBS.com/grammys no later than Friday, Feb. 6 at 11:59 PM, PT.
In addition, CBS.com announces an exclusive contest where viewers will select their favorite submissions to determine the Top Fan Video. Those who wish to be considered for both the live telecast of MY GRAMMY MOMENT and the CBS.com Top Fan Video Contest should submit and upload at www.CBS.com/grammys no later than Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at 11:59 PM, PT.
- On Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, CBS.com will announce the Top 20 video vote-getters.
- Voting among the Top 20 will continue until Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 when CBS.com will announce the Top 10 video vote-getters.
- Voting among the Top 10 will continue until Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, when the Top 3 Fan Videos will be determined and then highlighted, among additional popular video submissions, during Katy Perry's GRAMMY performance on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009.
Music fans can log on to www.cbs.com/grammys to access the video submissions and vote for their favorites.
CBS.com Announces A Contest To Determine The Top Fan Video
CBS.com and The Recording Academy have announced the launch of the third installment of MY GRAMMY MOMENT with current GRAMMY nominee and performer Katy Perry. The 51st ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS will be broadcast live from Staples Center in Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 8 (8:00-11:30 PM ET/delayed PT) on CBS.
Music fans can upload a 30 to 60 second video of themselves singing along to a portion of Perry's current GRAMMY-nominated song, "I Kissed A Girl," at www.CBS.com/grammys. Submitted videos will be voted on by CBS.com users, and the most popular videos will be shown as part of Perry's 51st ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS performance on Music's Biggest Night.
Submission For MY GRAMMY MOMENT Consideration:
- Fans (at least 18 years old) can submit a 30- to 60-second video clip of themselves singing along to a portion of Katy Perry's current GRAMMY-nominated song, "I Kissed A Girl."
- Videos for MY GRAMMY MOMENT consideration should be submitted and uploaded at www.CBS.com/grammys no later than Friday, Feb. 6 at 11:59 PM, PT.
In addition, CBS.com announces an exclusive contest where viewers will select their favorite submissions to determine the Top Fan Video. Those who wish to be considered for both the live telecast of MY GRAMMY MOMENT and the CBS.com Top Fan Video Contest should submit and upload at www.CBS.com/grammys no later than Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, at 11:59 PM, PT.
- On Friday, Jan. 23, 2009, CBS.com will announce the Top 20 video vote-getters.
- Voting among the Top 20 will continue until Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 when CBS.com will announce the Top 10 video vote-getters.
- Voting among the Top 10 will continue until Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, when the Top 3 Fan Videos will be determined and then highlighted, among additional popular video submissions, during Katy Perry's GRAMMY performance on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009.
Music fans can log on to www.cbs.com/grammys to access the video submissions and vote for their favorites.
Best of Bonnaroo: Volume 3 premieres on FUSE
Best of Bonnaroo: Volume 3 premieres Sunday, January 11th at 11:00am (ET)
Since 2002, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has been home to some of the biggest and best musical acts around. Catch this Bonnaroo Hall of Fame special that will bring you the most legendary, notorious and ground-breaking moments from the festival's colorful history. Volume 3 brings you memorable performances by Cypress Hill, Kings of Leon, Atmosphere and Flaming Lips.
Since 2002, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has been home to some of the biggest and best musical acts around. Catch this Bonnaroo Hall of Fame special that will bring you the most legendary, notorious and ground-breaking moments from the festival's colorful history. Volume 3 brings you memorable performances by Cypress Hill, Kings of Leon, Atmosphere and Flaming Lips.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Gavin Rossdale performs on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"
"EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION" HELPS AN INJURED IRAQI WAR VETERAN HERO AND HIS FAMILY FROM KANSAS REBUILD THEIR LIVES IN A SPECIAL TWO HOUR EPISODE
Gavin Rossdale Performs at the Reveal
"Tutwiler Family" -- "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" will be traveling to Fort Riley, Kansas to announce to the Tutwiler family, who have been living on a military base ever since their house in Chapman -- along with the town -- was devastated by an F4 tornado, that they will have a new home built in only seven days, SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Patrick Tutwiler was shot in the neck by an Iraqi sniper and returned home with traumatic brain injury, PTSD, memory loss and speech problems. Less than a year later, their modest home was hit by an F4 tornado. Patrick and his wife, Crystal, pulled the family into a closet and used their bodies as human shields while the tornado tore the house apart. Patrick, Crystal, their four children and nephew were living on a nearby military base temporarily until Patrick was given his official military discharge. Because of his injuries and his current part-time employment, the family cannot afford to rebuild or purchase a new house. Now it is up to "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" to build this dedicated soldier a safer and stronger place to call home.
While Ty and the designers, local builder coalition A.F.M.C. Construction & Remodeling Inc., American Dream Development, Blixt Construction, L.C., Harris Custom Homes LLC, Ponton Construction Inc. and Ryan McDonald Construction, plus hundreds of volunteers and workers are rebuilding their home, the Tutwiler family will go on a Disney cruise to the Bahamas and Disney's private island Castaway Cay. In addition, rock singer Gavin Rossdale performs his hit single, "Love Remains," for the family at the reveal.
Gavin Rossdale Performs at the Reveal
"Tutwiler Family" -- "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" will be traveling to Fort Riley, Kansas to announce to the Tutwiler family, who have been living on a military base ever since their house in Chapman -- along with the town -- was devastated by an F4 tornado, that they will have a new home built in only seven days, SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Patrick Tutwiler was shot in the neck by an Iraqi sniper and returned home with traumatic brain injury, PTSD, memory loss and speech problems. Less than a year later, their modest home was hit by an F4 tornado. Patrick and his wife, Crystal, pulled the family into a closet and used their bodies as human shields while the tornado tore the house apart. Patrick, Crystal, their four children and nephew were living on a nearby military base temporarily until Patrick was given his official military discharge. Because of his injuries and his current part-time employment, the family cannot afford to rebuild or purchase a new house. Now it is up to "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" to build this dedicated soldier a safer and stronger place to call home.
While Ty and the designers, local builder coalition A.F.M.C. Construction & Remodeling Inc., American Dream Development, Blixt Construction, L.C., Harris Custom Homes LLC, Ponton Construction Inc. and Ryan McDonald Construction, plus hundreds of volunteers and workers are rebuilding their home, the Tutwiler family will go on a Disney cruise to the Bahamas and Disney's private island Castaway Cay. In addition, rock singer Gavin Rossdale performs his hit single, "Love Remains," for the family at the reveal.
SNL returns with Neil Patrick Harris and Taylor Swift on January 10
Coming off a highly heated political season and showing no signs of slowing momentum, NBC's "Saturday Night Live" returns in 2009 with three live shows in January.
On January 10, Neil Patrick Harris hosts. The multi-talented Harris can currently be seen on the hit comedy "How I Met Your Mother", which recently garnered him a 2009 Golden Globe nomination and two consecutive Emmy award nominations. Named one of the "2008 Entertainers of the Year" by Entertainment Weekly, Harris gained notice on the small screen as the much-adored title character in "Doogie Howser, M.D.," a role which also garnered him a Golden Globe nomination. A stage veteran, Harris has starred in three Broadway productions, including the Tony Award-winning musical "Assassins," the Pulitzer Prize-winning production of "Proof" opposite Anne Heche and "Cabaret" at Studio 54. Rounding out his accomplishments on stage and television, Harris also has renowned success on the silver screen and in the world of voice-overs. Harris' feature film debut was starring opposite Whoopi Goldberg in "Clara's Heart." He also appeared in the hit comedy "Undercover Brother, "The Next Best Thing" opposite Madonna and Rupert Evert, among others. Harris also recently starred as the aspiring super villain and lovelorn title character of Joss Whedon's web-based musical miniseries sensation, "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog." He will soon be heard along with Will Arnett in the D3 Productions video game, "Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard."
Joining Harris and making her "SNL" debut is musical star Taylor Swift, the bestselling artist of 2008 in all popular music formats. Taylor currently has singles climbing both the country and pop radio charts. She will perform from her sophomore album "Fearless," which has held firm at #1 on Billboard's Country Albums sales chart each week since its November 11th release. Her album is currently in its 3rd week at #1 atop Billboard's all-genre Top 200 Albums chart, in addition to topping the country chart. Also, she currently holds Billboard's record (in all genres of music) for most Top 10 debuts in a calendar year. Taylor concluded 2008 as Billboard's Top Country Artist and also claimed the #1 spot on the Hot Country Songwriters tally. Taylor leads the Top Country Album Artists recap and is #1 on the Top Country Artists Female list. "Fearless" marked the biggest selling debut week for a female artist in any genre in 2008. It was the year's 4th biggest debut over all and was the best selling debut for a country title in over a year. Taylor was named 2008's Favorite Female Country Artist at the American Music Awards. She also garnered the Top New Female Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music and won 2008 CMT Music Awards for Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year. Swift has appeared on the covers of both Rolling Stone and Blender.
On January 10, Neil Patrick Harris hosts. The multi-talented Harris can currently be seen on the hit comedy "How I Met Your Mother", which recently garnered him a 2009 Golden Globe nomination and two consecutive Emmy award nominations. Named one of the "2008 Entertainers of the Year" by Entertainment Weekly, Harris gained notice on the small screen as the much-adored title character in "Doogie Howser, M.D.," a role which also garnered him a Golden Globe nomination. A stage veteran, Harris has starred in three Broadway productions, including the Tony Award-winning musical "Assassins," the Pulitzer Prize-winning production of "Proof" opposite Anne Heche and "Cabaret" at Studio 54. Rounding out his accomplishments on stage and television, Harris also has renowned success on the silver screen and in the world of voice-overs. Harris' feature film debut was starring opposite Whoopi Goldberg in "Clara's Heart." He also appeared in the hit comedy "Undercover Brother, "The Next Best Thing" opposite Madonna and Rupert Evert, among others. Harris also recently starred as the aspiring super villain and lovelorn title character of Joss Whedon's web-based musical miniseries sensation, "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog." He will soon be heard along with Will Arnett in the D3 Productions video game, "Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard."
Joining Harris and making her "SNL" debut is musical star Taylor Swift, the bestselling artist of 2008 in all popular music formats. Taylor currently has singles climbing both the country and pop radio charts. She will perform from her sophomore album "Fearless," which has held firm at #1 on Billboard's Country Albums sales chart each week since its November 11th release. Her album is currently in its 3rd week at #1 atop Billboard's all-genre Top 200 Albums chart, in addition to topping the country chart. Also, she currently holds Billboard's record (in all genres of music) for most Top 10 debuts in a calendar year. Taylor concluded 2008 as Billboard's Top Country Artist and also claimed the #1 spot on the Hot Country Songwriters tally. Taylor leads the Top Country Album Artists recap and is #1 on the Top Country Artists Female list. "Fearless" marked the biggest selling debut week for a female artist in any genre in 2008. It was the year's 4th biggest debut over all and was the best selling debut for a country title in over a year. Taylor was named 2008's Favorite Female Country Artist at the American Music Awards. She also garnered the Top New Female Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music and won 2008 CMT Music Awards for Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year. Swift has appeared on the covers of both Rolling Stone and Blender.
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