SNL returns with a pair of live shows in March

SNL returns with a pair of live shows in March featuring Dwayne Johnson & Ray Lamontagne March 7 and Tracy Morgan & Kelly Clarkson March 14

Dwayne Johnson returns for his third time hosting March 7, and stars in Disney's "Race to Witch Mountain," which opens Friday, March 13. He also recently wrapped filming the comedy "Tooth Fairy," starring alongside Julie Andrews, Ashley Judd and Billy Crystal. Since his breakout role in the film, "The Mummy Returns" and box office powerhouse "The Scorpion King," Dwayne Johnson has firmly established himself as one of Hollywood's top leading men. Johnson excelled as a high school All-American and star defensive lineman for the University of Miami Hurricanes and led his team to win the National Championship in 1991. Johnson has numerous film credits under his belt including "Get Smart," "Southland Tales," "Gridiron Gang," "The Rundown," "Walking Tall" and "Be Cool".

Singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne will join Johnson as the show's musical guest debut. His latest release "Gossip in the Grain," debuted at #3 on the Billboard charts during its first week and was the top selling album on iTunes. LaMontagne has won over music critics with a unique voice that Rolling Stone Magazine describes as "full of the warm yearning of a young Van Morrison." His debut release "Trouble" was a top 40 hit in the United Kingdom and the album peaked at number 5 in that country. It sold over 400,000 copies worldwide. LaMontagne's sophomore release "Till the Sun Turns Black" was a top 40 hit in the United States, peaking at #28 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 28,000 copies in its first week of release.

"30 Rock" star and SNL alum Tracy Morgan will host March 14. Morgan plays the wild and unpredictable movie star Tracy Jordan in NBC's two-time Emmy Award-winning comedy, "30 Rock." Morgan will appear in Disney's 2009 animated summer blockbuster "G-Force" and also in David O'Russell's feature film "Nailed," starring alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Jessica Biel. As a stand-up comic who headlined across the country, Morgan was first introduced to TV audiences in his role as "Hustleman" on the hit comedy series "Martin." Morgan joined "Saturday Night Live" in 1996, where he appeared for seven seasons and created such memorable characters as "Astronaut Jones" and "Brian Fellows." After leaving "Saturday Night Live," Morgan went on to star in his own comedy series "The Tracy Morgan Show" and as the voice of "Spoonie Luv" on "Crank Yankers." Morgan's feature-film credits include "The Longest Yard," "Little Man," "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back," "Head of State," "First Sunday" and "Superhero Movie". The "30 Rock" cast won the 2009 SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. Morgan received an individual nomination in both 2008 and 2009 for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

Kelly Clarkson, whose fourth album "All I Ever Wanted" is due out on March 10, returns to the SNL stage as musical guest. Clarkson, who has sold over twenty million records worldwide, first appeared on the music scene during the first season of "American Idol" in 2002. Clarkson beat out more than 10,000 people to land the $1 million recording contract as the show's first winner. Her first single, "A Moment Like This" came out in late September of 2002 and sold nearly 250,000 copies in its first week. Her superstardom was secured with "Breakaway" in 2005, which sold over ten million copies, spun off five Top Ten hits, and stayed on the charts for two full years. The platinum-selling follow-up, "My December", arrived in 2007. Clarkson has had nine of her singles becoming Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2008, she joined VH1's list of 10 sexiest women of the new millennium at #8 and also hit #28 on Vh1's Top 30 Hottest Rock Front Women. As of 2008 she is one of the 10 most played artists on adult contemporary radio. Clarkson won over 60 awards and received over 100 nominations. She has won 2 Grammy Awards (Best Female Pop Vocal Performance "Since U Been Gone", Best Pop Vocal Album "Breakaway").

- http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/

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Josh Hoge on "The Saturday Early Show" on CBS

"The Early Show" for Saturday, February 28 (7:00 - 9:00 AM, ET/PT, Check Local Listings) on CBS

Second Cup Café: Singer-songwriter Josh Hoge performs songs from his debut CD, "Everything She Was."

- http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/earlyshow/saturday/main3480.shtml

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Jack Johnson Kicks Back in Hawaii for the HDNet Concert Series

The master of casual rock debuts on HDNet - Sunday, March 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET

WHAT: Multi-platinum recording artist Jack Johnson kicked off his world tour by headlining the Carbon Neutral/Zero Waste Kokua Festival in Honolulu, Hawaii on Earth Day Weekend, 2008. The singer-songwriter brings his unmistakable, carefree, lazy blues/folk to HDNet on a night filled with sandy summer sounds - from the steel drum, slide guitar driven "Flake" to the upbeat blues of "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" to the clever sing-along "If I Had Eyes."

WHEN: "Jack Johnson - Kokua Festival, Honolulu, Hawaii 2008" premieres Sunday, March 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET on HDNet.

- http://www.hd.net/

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BET's "Rip The Runway" Premieres on Monday, March 2

Tune into BET on Monday, March 2 at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT) for the hottest fashions, entertainers and music -- all in one incredibly sexy fashion show, RIP THE RUNWAY. This year addressing the "State of the Union in Fashion" will be the beautiful, talented model-turned-actress Joy Bryant and today's most sought-after actor Derek Luke.

Featuring performances by T.I., Busta Rhymes, Bobby Valentino, Ron Brown, The Dream, Keri Hilson and more.

Featuring celebrity models Toccara, Neffie, Olympic Gold Medalists Shawn Crawford and LeShawn Merritt.

RIP THE RUNWAY is guaranteed to deliver the latest fashion trends to our viewers -- it's simply the best dressed hour of television. The show will re-air on Thursday, March 5 at 8:00 p.m. and Friday, March 6 at 10:00 p.m.

- http://www.bet.com/Specials/riptherunway09/

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Faith Hill, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban set for George Strait Tribute

Faith Hill, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban will be among the performers on "George Strait - ACM Artist of the Decade." The new, all-star concert special will be broadcast on CBS later this year. The show, produced for television by dick clark productions, will pay tribute to "The King of Country," George Strait, and his legendary 25-year career.

Only four other acts have received the Artist of the Decade accolade, including Marty Robbins in 1969, Loretta Lynn in 1979, Alabama in 1988 and Garth Brooks in 1998. This marks the first time the honor will be presented as a separate television special.

The tribute special will be taped at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Monday, April 6, the night following the 44TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, which will be broadcast Sunday, April 5 (8:00-11:00PM, live ET/delayed PT) on CBS.

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Jonas Brothers to Perform at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards

Slate of Stars also Set for Live Telecast Includes Hugh Jackman, Amy Adams, George Lopez, Keke Palmer, Robert Pattinson, Queen Latifah, Amy Poehler, Ben Stiller, Reese Witherspoon, Miranda Cosgrove, Zac Efron and Nat and Alex Wolff

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award-nominated mega-star trio Jonas Brothers, who clinched a coveted Blimp trophy last year for Favorite Music Group, will perform at Nickelodeon's 22nd Annual Kids' Choice Awards. The platinum-selling singing siblings will rock the house live from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion -- Saturday, March 28 (8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT) -- and join a slate of luminaries newly set to participate in the glorious, slime-filled event, including Hugh Jackman, Amy Adams, George Lopez, Keke Palmer, Robert Pattinson, Queen Latifah, Amy Poehler, Ben Stiller, Reese Witherspoon Miranda Cosgrove, Zac Efron and Nat and Alex Wolff.

In addition, the "Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Jonas Jam Sweepstakes" will award two lucky Grand Prize Winners -- and up to three guests for each -- a fantastic four-day/three-night trip to the 2009 Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles including limo transportation to the event, $1,000 spending money – plus the piece de resistance: a walk down the Orange Carpet with the Jonas Brothers. Also, as a post-KCA bonus, Nickelodeon's sweepstakes will include four tickets to a Jonas Brothers concert nearest to the winners' hometown (roundtrip airfare and overnight hotel stay included). Rules for entering will be posted on nick.com/kca and telecast in Nick spots airing from 2/28 – 3/7. On March 7, an 800 number to call for a chance to win will be revealed on Nickelodeon between 8-9 p.m. (ET/PT).

Preceding the award telecast, Nickelodeon will kick off the big night with a unique pre-show hosted by Lily Collins and Pick Boy featuring celebrity interviews on the orange carpet and a musical performance by Miranda Cosgrove (iCarly). The Nick superstar will sing "About You Now," her smash hit single (from Nickelodeon and Columbia Records' iCarly soundtrack album) that has charted on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Chart and Hot Digital.

Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards has emerged as one of the biggest events in Hollywood, boasting a massive popular vote and sweeping audience participation. It is the only award show that gives kids the power to vote for their favorites in movies, television, music, sports and much more – and honors their opinions with a live show filled with the stars they love.

Kids will be able to cast their vote online at http://www.nick.com/kca beginning Monday, March 2 in a total of 18 categories. Surprise awards also will be announced during the show. Kids also will be able to vote via the Nick mobile website (wap.nick.com).

- http://www.nick.com/kca/

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Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz guest star on "CSI: NY" - March 18 on CBS

Episode - "Point of No Return"

When a former medical examiner is found murdered, a white powder found at the scene provides the CSIs with a major lead in tracking the killer when it is discovered that the powder is heroin made from human bodies, on CSI: NY, Wednesday, March 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pop singer and actress Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy) guest star as Bonnie and Clyde wannabes.

- http://www.cbs.com/primetime/csi_ny/

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Peter Cincotti on "The Saturday Early Show" on CBS

"The Early Show" for Saturday, February 21 (7:00 - 9:00 AM, ET/PT, Check Local Listings)

Second Cup Café: Singer-pianist Peter Cincotti performs songs from his new jazz-rock CD, "East of Angel Town."

- http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/earlyshow/saturday/main3480.shtml

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U2 to perform live on ABC's "Good Morning America" on March 6th

ABC's "Good Morning America" is thrilled to announce it will host U2's first live morning show performance, Friday, March 6. The "GMA" performance will coincide with the highly anticipated release of U2's 12th studio album, "No Line on the Horizon," on Tuesday, March 3.

The Emmy Award-winning "Good Morning America" is co-anchored by Diane Sawyer and Robin Roberts. Chris Cuomo is the news anchor and Sam Champion is the weather anchor. The morning news program airs live Monday through Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m., ET on ABC.

- http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/

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"Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" Announces Lineup For Launch Week

Executive producer Lorne Michaels and producer Michael Shoemaker have announced that two-time Academy Award-winning actor, director and producer Robert De Niro will guest star on the show's premiere Monday, March 2 on NBC at 12:35 a.m. ET. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer Van Morrison will perform from his critically acclaimed "Astral Weeks."

Also slated to appear on the show during it's inaugural week are such stars as Tina Fey, Jon Bon Jovi and Santigold (Tuesday, March 3); Cameron Diaz and Billy Crudup (Wednesday, March 4); Donald Trump, Serena Williams and Ludacris (Thursday, March 5); and Drew Barrymore and Mario Batali (Friday, March 6).

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon - http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/

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Bret Michaels: The E! True Hollywood Story

One-Hour Episode Offers Unprecedented Access into Bret Michaels' Life, Featuring Exclusive New Interviews with the Poison Frontman, His Family, Childhood Friends and Personal Colleagues

Bret Michaels is rock's latest master of reinvention. As lead vocalist for the glam-metal band Poison, Michaels secured a place in heavy metal history, but his current role as rocker with a heart of tarnished gold on the "Rock Of Love" reality series has earned Bret a brand-new generation of fans. Now, True Hollywood Story delivers an all-access pass to Michaels' surprising life story, revealing his rise from rat-infested Hollywood apartments to stadiums packed with screaming fans.

In an exclusive new interview, Michaels turns rock and roll clichés upside down and speaks candidly about his life-long struggle with diabetes, several failed romances and his determination never to become a "has-been." In addition, Michaels' father Wally Sychak, former Poison guitarist Blues Saraceno and many other first-hand witnesses to Bret's journey offer personal insights into the real man behind the rock star.

THS: Bret Michaels features rare performance video of Poison's earliest incarnation, called "Paris," and never-before-seen photos and home video from Michaels' childhood. The special also includes intimate footage of Michaels' tearful introduction to his daughter Raine Elizabeth – straight from the hospital delivery room. Plus, tracks from Bret's solo albums layered throughout the episode are sure to bring viewers to their feet. "Bret Michaels: The E! True Hollywood Story" premieres Friday, March 6 at 9pm ET/PT on E!

VH1 Storytellers: Kanye West premieres on VH1, Saturday, February 28

Grammy award winning artist Kanye West treated fans to an intimate performance Friday night, February 13 while taping an upcoming episode of VH1 Storytellers at The Sony Stages in Los Angeles. This exclusive performance, "VH1 Storytellers: Kanye West" will premiere Saturday, February 28 at 9:00 PM (ET/PT) on VH1. The hour long show will feature West performing songs from his critically acclaimed album 808's & Heartbreak in addition to past hits. Following in the "Storytellers" format, viewers will get a unique opportunity to hear the inspiration and stories behind each song.

- http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/storytellers/series.jhtml

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India.Arie performs on "Good Morning America" on Tuesday, February 17

Grammy winning superstar India.Arie will perform live on ABC's Good Morning America on Tuesday, February 17. Fans who tune in to the top rated morning show will see the acclaimed singer/songwriter debuting new songs from her just released CD "Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics" (Soulbird Music / Universal Republic).

The new CD features a bonus track that Good Morning America's own Robin Roberts co-wrote with India.Arie – "A Beautiful Day" - as part of ABC Good Morning America's Ultimate Job Match series back in October. On that segment, Robins' was tested (along with the other GMA anchors) to see what her personal characteristics revealed about other possible career paths. Robin's test determined she could have been a composer, lyricist, comedian or drama teacher, and Robin chose lyricist. According to the morning anchor, when she got to thinking about how music had gotten her through some of the most difficult periods of her life – one name stood out: India.Arie. The two got together and cobbled verses for the song "A Beautiful Day," which, according to India.Arie: "Helped bring the words from Robin’s soul to life."

ABC’s Good Morning America airs at 7:00 AM EST on ABC (tape delayed to air at 7:00 AM in each time zone).

- http://abcnews.go.com/gma

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American Idol - Wednesday, Feb 18th

Three Finalists Chosen Tonight on "American Idol" Wednesday, February 18, on FOX

On tonight's live results show, the 12 semi-finalists who performed Tuesday night will return to the stage to find out their fate. America's votes will be revealed and three finalists (highest male vote-getter, highest female vote-getter and next highest vote-getter) will move on in the competition, while nine semi-finalists will go home. Tune-in to AMERICAN IDOL on Wednesday, Feb. 18 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed).

- http://www.americanidol.com/

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American Idol - Tuesday, Feb 17th

First 12 Semi-Finalists Perform Live For The First Time on "American Idol" Tuesday, February 17, on FOX

Voting Begins Tonight!

Last week, the Top 36 semi-finalists were revealed to the nation and were separated into three groups of 12. Tonight's episode features performances by the first 12 contestants, and America will vote on their favorites. Tune-in to AMERICAN IDOL on Tuesday, Feb. 17 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed).

- http://www.americanidol.com/

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HDNet Concert Series Presents The Backstreet Boys

Reunited 90s boy band premieres exclusively on the HDNet Concert Series, Sunday, February 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET

The HDNet Concert Series presents "Backstreet Boys Live from The O2 Arena, London," this Sunday, February 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET

The Backstreet Boys, who have several platinum records to their credit, conquered the music world shortly after their formation in 1992. Now reunited, they deliver an electric show to a sold out crowd, including energetic performances of their best-loved favorites such as "I Want It That Way," and "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)."

- http://www.hd.net/

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Sean Combs returns to "CSI: Miami"

Sean Combs ("A Raisin In the Sun") Returns as Defense Attorney Derek Powell, and Sophia Milos Returns as Yelina Salas

Episode: "Sink Or Swim"

When pirates take over a luxury yacht, Delko's future as a CSI is threatened just as his relationship with Calleigh moves to the next level, on CSI: MIAMI, Monday, March 2 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.

Dancing With The Stars Celebrity Partners Announced

An all new cast of celebrities hits the dance floor on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" with the highly anticipated two-hour season premiere, MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009 (8:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on ABC. Season Eight introduces us to 13 new stars, including the youngest competitor to date, an NFL legend, a computer icon, a female rapper, three music artists and a "Wildboy." Additionally, "love is a battlefield" when, for the first time, three real life couples take the ballroom floor. Husband and wife Ty Murray and Jewel compete for bragging rights, while newly engaged professional dancers Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff go head to head. To top it off, country crooner Chuck Wicks teams with girlfriend and two-time "Dancing with the Stars" champ Julianne Hough.

In alphabetical order, the 13 stars making their ballroom dancing debut are:

Belinda Carlisle, David Alan Grier, Jewel, Shawn Johnson, Lil' Kim, Gilles Marini, Ty Murray, Steve-O, Nancy O'Dell, Denise Richards, Lawrence Taylor, Chuck Wicks, and Steve Wozniak.

- http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancingwiththestars/index

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Beyonce, Stevie Wonder, Will.i.am added to NAACP Image Awards

Superstar recording artists Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder and will.i.am are each set to perform live at the 40TH NAACP IMAGE AWARDS, which will broadcast from Los Angeles' historic Shrine Auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 12 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.

Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder and will.i.am join previously announced performers Jennifer Hudson and Seal. In addition, Angela Bassett, Rosario Dawson, Omar Epps, Louis Gossett Jr., Hill Harper, Randy Jackson, Sanaa Lathan, Mo'Nique, Nate Parker, Tracee Ellis Ross and Cicely Tyson will appear on the special along with previously announced participants Sean "Diddy" Combs, Taraji P. Henson, Keke Palmer, Regina Taylor and Kerry Washington.

Hosted by Halle Berry and Tyler Perry, the special coincides with the NAACP’s 100th anniversary and will kick off the organization's year-long centennial celebration. Previously announced honorees include Former Vice President Al Gore and Dr. Wangari Muta Maathai, who both will receive the Chairman's Award; Russell Simmons, who will receive the Vanguard Award; and Muhammad Ali, who will receive the President's Award.

- http://www.naacpimageawards.net/

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U2 to Perform Five Consecutive Nights on "Late Show With David Letterman"

ROCK SUPERSTARS U2 TO PERFORM AN UNPRECEDENTED FIVE CONSECUTIVE NIGHTS ON CBS's "LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN," MONDAY, MARCH 2 - FRIDAY, MARCH 6

Marks the First Time a Musical Guest Will Perform a Full Week on the CBS Late Night Broadcast


Rock superstars U2 will perform an unprecedented five nights in a row on the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Monday, March 2 – Friday, March 6 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

This will be the first time that a musical guest will perform an entire week on the CBS late night broadcast.

The band will release their 12th album, No Line on the Horizon, March 3. They performed their first single off the album, “Get On Your Boots,” at the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards last weekend, and the song is already climbing the music charts.

U2 last appeared on the LATE SHOW on Oct. 29, 2001, where they performed and Bono was also interviewed on the broadcast. On June 10, 1997, Bono appeared with Larry Mullen Jr. to talk to Letterman on the program.

- http://www.cbs.com/latenight/lateshow/

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The Chris Isaak Hour premieres on Feb. 26 on BIO

Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Chris Isaak presents The Chris Isaak Hour, a weekly one-hour interview show featuring music's most popular artists. Intelligent, thoughtful and sometimes irreverent, Isaak invites musical guests to relive the highs and lows of their careers through a blend of storytelling and performance. Whether it's a spontaneous acoustic number or an onstage performance, each musician plays their own material as well as the songs of those who most inspired them.

Isaak's show features guests from a wide variety of musical backgrounds, including artists such as Trisha Yearwood, Stevie Nicks, Smashing Pumpkins, Chicago, Glen Campbell, Michael Buble and Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens).

Upcoming schedule:

02/26 - Trisha Yearwood

03/05 - Stevie Nicks

03/12 - Glen Campbell

03/19 - Cat Stevens

03/26 - Chicago


http://www.biography.com/chris-isaak-hour/

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NBA All-Star Weekend

Pop sensation and 2009 Grammy nominee Jordin Sparks will return to her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona to perform the National Anthem prior to the start of the 2009 NBA All-Star Game at US Airways Center on Sunday, Feb. 15. The performance will air live on TNT, Score Canada, ESPN Radio, and in more than 215 countries and territories beginning at 8 p.m. ET.

John Legend and Juanes will perform an extended version of Legend's inspiring hit song "If You're Out There" during the "NBA Cares"-themed halftime show.

On Friday, Feb. 13, actor/recording artist Corbin Bleu will entertain fans at halftime of the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge & Youth Jam at US Airways Center (9 p.m. ET, TNT). Bleu will perform his single, "Moments That Matter" from his forthcoming album, "Speed of Light," available March 10 from Hollywood Records.

On Saturday, Feb. 14, chart-topping singer/guitarist Kevin Rudolf will perform his smash hit "Let It Rock," which has sold more than two million digital singles and is top 10 in five countries, to energize more than 18,000 basketball fans prior to the highly-anticipated Sprite Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star Saturday Night (8 p.m. ET, TNT).

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Taylor Swift guest stars on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation"

Taylor Swift, The Best-Selling Musical Artist of 2008, Guest Stars As Haley Jones

Episode: "Turn, Turn, Turn" -

When the CSIs are called to a murder scene at a familiar motel, Nick is thrown for a loop as he pieces together three separate murder investigations that all took place at the same establishment over the course of a year, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, March 5 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. Taylor Swift guest stars as Haley Jones, a teenaged girl whose family runs the seedy Vegas motel.

- http://www.cbs.com/primetime/csi/

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Coldplay featured on CBS "60 Minutes" on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

Saving Flight 1549

Hero pilot Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger and his flight crew together reveal for the first time the sights, sounds and physical sensations they experienced as they pulled off an incredible water landing last month, saving the lives of all 155 people aboard US Airways Flight 1549. Katie Couric reports. | Watch Video - http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4771144


Coldplay

The British rock group that has taken its place among the most popular bands in the world gives 60 Minutes a rare look inside its world that includes a candid interview with frontman Chris Martin. Steve Kroft reports. | Watch Video - http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4777718

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E! Rocks Out with Music Royalty at the Grammy Awards

E!'s Multi-Level Platform Will be the Stars' First Stop on the Grammy Red Carpet when Ryan Seacrest, Giuliana Rancic and Kim Kardashian Open the LIVE Coverage with Countdown to the Red Carpet: Grammy Awards from 5:00pm-6:00pm ET/PT Along With Fashion Guru Jay Manuel

Hosts Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic Keep the Excitement Going on Live From the Red Carpet: Grammy Awards 6:00pm-8:00pm ET/PT

One-Hour Fashion Police Special Premieres
Monday, February 9 at 10:00pm ET/PT with Debbie Matenopoulos, Jay Manual and Peter Ishkans

LOS ANGELES, CA, February 5, 2009 – Music fans from around the globe join E! to celebrate the best of the best at The 51th Annual Grammy® Awards LIVE from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. E!'s multi-level platform will be the first stop on the rockin' red carpet as musical artists from every genre pay homage to the year's most talked-about performances. Superstar nominees like Leona Lewis, Coldplay, Ne-Yo and the Jonas Brothers along with a host of other music icons will visit with our Red Carpet experts to talk about the exciting event and dish on which artists struck a chord with them throughout the year. All week long, fans can visit E! Online for expert predictions, and on the big day, users will get live updates blogged from the event as well as fashion reviews and up-to-the-minute results from The Shrine. Don't miss E!'s celebration of the hottest names in music from The 51st Annual Grammy Awards when Countdown to the Red Carpet kicks off coverage from 5:00-6:00pm ET/PT and Live from the Red Carpet takes over from 6:00p-8:00p ET/PT on Sunday, February 8.

On E!'s LIVE Countdown to the Red Carpet, join Ryan Seacrest, Giuliana Rancic and co-host Kim Kardashian, along with a team of music and fashion experts, as they dissect the night's clothing and nominated performances from this gala. The Grammy's have always been known as the event where celebrities wear the most outrageous outfits and E!'s team will take viewers back through some of the best and worst looks from the past, as well as predict who they think will sport this year's most risqué ensemble. As E! counts down to the big show, Jay Manual will also take a close look at today's coolest fashions created from or inspired by tattoo art. During that segment, viewers will have a chance to log on to E! Online for an opportunity to be one of five lucky fans to get E!'s Rock Star Style Giveaway featuring a unique $900 fashion prize package from Affliction Clothing for each winner (see below for details).

Live from the Red Carpet kicks the Grammy's into high gear when Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic take fans behind the velvet rope for all the night's anticipated interviews with this year's nominees. To give fans a true red carpet experience, Ryan will leave the confines of E!'s multi-level platform and roam the carpet mingling with today's coolest artists from what will be a night to remember. As they strut their stuff, the gorgeous, outrageous and sometimes scandalous fashions will take center stage and our signature Glam cam is there to give fans the most intimate peak at their favorite artists' looks.

E! Online hits a high note with its coverage of this year's Grammy Awards that includes expert predictions in all the big categories along with a printable scorecard for fans at home. Who rocks your world? Tell us your picks and see how you measure up against our columnists Ted Casablanca, Marc Malkin, Leslie Gornstein and more. During Live from the Red Carpet, rate the red carpet fashion from an up-close look with the interactive Glam Cam and play the "Red Carpet Pose-Off" game. In addition, you'll get arrivals pics, liveblogging from the red carpet, backstage peeks, Fashion Police reviews and all the highs and "whoas" from the big night. It's a can't-miss Web experience!

The following evening, get a red carpet recap when E!'s fashion team reviews the night's hits and misses on Fashion Police: The 2009 Grammy Awards premiering Monday, February 9 at 10:00pm ET/PT. Hosted by Debbie Matenopoulos and featuring Jay Manuel and Peter Ishkhans, these three lively fashionistas will show viewers exactly who rocked the carpet and who missed the beat.

Viewers won't miss a moment of The Grammys Red Carpet with E!'s 3-hour LIVE coverage kicking off with:
• LIVE Countdown Show Grammy Awards Opens Coverage from 5:00pm-6:00pm ET/PT with Ryan Seacrest, Giuliana Rancic, Kim Kardashian and Fashion Expert Jay Manuel.
• Live From the Red Carpet Grammy Awards 6:00pm-8:00pm ET/PT with Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic.

No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes starts on February 8, 2009 at 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time (PST), and ends on February 8, 2009 at 11:59:59 PM PST. You must be a legal resident of the United States and 18 years of age or older to enter. Go to http://www.eonline.com/sweepstakes/entry/index.jsp?uuid=2295 for details and complete official rules.

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Terence Blanchard, Neil Diamond, M.I.A., Smokey Robinson, Robin Thicke, Allen Toussaint, Stevie Wonder added to GRAMMY Line-Up

Two-time GRAMMY winner and current GRAMMY nominee Terence Blanchard, GRAMMY winner and 2009 MusiCares Person of the Year Neil Diamond, current nominee M.I.A., GRAMMY winner Smokey Robinson, current nominee Robin Thicke, 2009 Recording Academy Trustees Award recipient Allen Toussaint, 25-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee Stevie Wonder, and a tribute to Bo Diddley featuring current nominees Buddy Guy, B.B. King, John Mayer and Keith Urban are the next round of performers announced for the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards.

They join previously announced performers Adele; Chris Brown; Kenny Chesney; Coldplay; Estelle and Kanye West; Jennifer Hudson; Jonas Brothers; Kid Rock; Lil Wayne; Paul McCartney (with special guest drummer Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters); Katy Perry; Robert Plant & Alison Krauss; Radiohead; Rihanna; Sugarland; Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus; T.I. and Justin Timberlake; U2; Carrie Underwood; a Four Tops Tribute featuring Duke Fakir (2009 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and original member of the Four Tops), Jamie Foxx and Ne-Yo; and Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, T.I. and Kanye West in a special performance of their hit single "Swagga Like Us."

Kate Beckinsale, a reunited Blink 182, Natalie Cole, Zooey Deschanel, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Morgan Freeman, Green Day, Dwayne Johnson, John Legend, Leona Lewis, LL Cool J, Jason Mraz, Emily Procter, LeAnn Rimes, and Will.i.am are the latest presenters announced for Music's Biggest Night®. Previously announced presenters include Simon Baker, Jack Black, Sheryl Crow, Duffy, Craig Ferguson, Al Green, Josh Groban, Charlie Haden, Samuel L. Jackson, Jay Mohr, Gwyneth Paltrow, Queen Latifah, and T-Pain.

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).

- http://www.cbs.com/specials/grammys/
- http://www.grammy.com/

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TV On The Radio and Jonas Brothers coming to SNL in February

Saturday Night Live will present back-to-back shows to open the month of February, featuring "He's Just Not That Into You" co-star Bradley Cooper as host February 7, along with musical guest New York-based soul rock band, TV On The Radio.

Emmy-Award winner and 14th-time SNL host, Alec Baldwin, will do the honors Valentine's Day. Jonas Brothers, the 2008 American Music Award winner for "breakthrough artist", will be the evening's musical guest.

- http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/

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Adele, Chris Brown, and Sugarland added to 51st GRAMMY performance lineup

Current GRAMMY nominees Adele, Chris Brown, and Sugarland; a special performance with Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift; Estelle and Kanye West to perform together; and a Four Tops tribute featuring Duke Fakir (2009 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree and original member of the Four Tops), Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx, and current nominee Ne-Yo are the next round of performers announced for the 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards.

They join previously announced performers Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, Jennifer Hudson, Jonas Brothers, Kid Rock, Lil Wayne, Paul McCartney (with special guest drummer Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters), Katy Perry, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Radiohead, Rihanna, T.I. and Justin Timberlake, U2, Carrie Underwood, and Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, T.I. and Kanye West in a special performance of their hit single "Swagga Like Us."

Sheryl Crow, Craig Ferguson, Al Green, Jay Mohr, Queen Latifah, and T-Pain are the latest presenters announced for Music's Biggest Night®.

Previously announced presenters include Simon Baker, Jack Black, Duffy, Josh Groban, Charlie Haden, Samuel L. Jackson and Gwyneth Paltrow.

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.

Additionally, The 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards Pre-Telecast Ceremony will take place from 1 – 3:45 p.m. PT at the Los Angeles Convention Center and will be streamed live internationally on www.grammy.com beginning at 1 p.m. PT. Hosting and performing at the Pre-Telecast will be current GRAMMY nominees Wayne Brady and Tia Carrere, with additional live performances by Latin GRAMMY-winning folk/jazz singer and current nominee Lila Downs, GRAMMY-winning classical artist and current nominee Hilary Hahn, and current GRAMMY nominee Heavy D. Presenting GRAMMY Awards in approximately 99 categories will be four-time GRAMMY-winning gospel singer Yolanda Adams, producer/host of "Millennium of Music" radio show Robert Aubry Davis, GRAMMY-winning songwriter/producer Lamont Dozier, GRAMMY-winning children's folk artists Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, comedian Alex Raymundo, and actor Blair Underwood. The live stream of the Pre-Telecast will remain on GRAMMY.com for 30 days following the event.

- http://www.cbs.com/specials/grammys/
- http://www.grammy.com/

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Jennifer Hudson and Seal to perform at "40th NAACP Image Awards", February 12th on FOX

Academy Award-winning actress and Grammy Award nominee Jennifer Hudson and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Seal are set to perform at the 40th NAACP IMAGE AWARDS, which will broadcast live from Los Angeles' historic Shrine Auditorium Thursday, Feb. 12 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. Additionally, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Taraji P. Henson, Keke Palmer, Regina Taylor and Kerry Washington will present during the special joining previously announced hosts Halle Berry and Tyler Perry.

The special coincides with the NAACP's 100th anniversary and will kick off the organization's year-long centennial celebration. Previously announced honorees include Former Vice President Al Gore and Dr. Wangari Muta Maathai, who will both receive the Chairman’s Award, as well as Russell Simmons, who will receive the Vanguard Award. Additional performers and presenters to be announced.

- http://www.naacpimageawards.net/

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