Friday, March 6, 2009

Kelly Clarkson and Kanye West perform on "American Idol" results show

On Tuesday, March 10 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), the Top 13 finalists will take the stage for the first time and battle it out live for the IDOL crown.

Tune in on Wednesday, March 11 (9:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) to the live results show to find out who receives enough votes to stay in the competition and who is sent home. The live results show will also feature performances by Kelly Clarkson (“My Life Would Suck Without You”) and Kanye West ("Heartless").

- http://www.americanidol.com/

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Performers for 2009 ACM Awards Announced

Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Heidi Newfield, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland and Taylor Swift are set to perform on the 44TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, airing live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 5 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on CBS. The event is dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent in the country music industry.

- http://www.acmcountry.com/

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Thursday, March 5, 2009

Katharine McPhee guests on "CSI: NY" April 8th on CBS

Episode: "Prey" -

While investigating the shooting of a man in an empty theater, Stella realizes that the crime scene is oddly familiar and staged, on CSI: NY, Wednesday, April 8 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. Guest cast: Katharine McPhee as Dana Melton.



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

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Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Trivia-filled "Camp Rock" to air Friday, March 6 on Disney Channel

Fun facts from the hit Disney Channel Original Movie "Camp Rock," starring Demi Lovato and Jonas Brothers, will be presented in a special "Trivia Jam" edition of the movie airing FRIDAY, MARCH 6 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

During Trivia Jam, viewers can put their "Camp Rock" IQ to the test answering such questions as: What is the name of Mitchie's friend at school and what color is the frosting that Shane licks off his cupcake? The trivia questions will be asked during the movie's programming breaks.

"Camp Rock" was cable's most-watched entertainment telecast in 2008. The movie has been seen by 115 million uniquetTotal viewers worldwide.

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The Fray kicks off "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" outdoor concert series

The Fray will kick off "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno's" eighth season of popular outdoor concerts with the "Mercedes-Benz Outdoor Concert Series" on March 2.

Held in the NBC Studio midway in Burbank, the outdoor concerts will feature some of the biggest names in music, including Randy Travis (March 13), Kelly Clarkson (March 19) and Miley Cyrus (April 3). Additional performances will be announced within the coming weeks.

The "Mercedes-Benz Outdoor Concert Series" on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" promises high-energy performances for the show and interactive components on the show's website. The site for The Mercedes-Benz Outdoor Concert Series on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" is on NBC.com (http://www.nbc.com/The_Tonight_Show_with_Jay_Leno/Mercedes-Benz_Concert_Series/). Users will find weekly band videos, games, trivia, and photos. In addition "Tonight Show" announcer John Melendez will interview both the musicians and their fans. On select weeks, those logging in will also find exclusive second performances by their favorite musical guests.

Mercedes-Benz will participate in 6 outdoor concerts for from March 2 through April 3 to wrap up the last months of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."

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Monday, March 2, 2009

Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova guest on "The Simpsons"

The Simpson family travels to Ireland to take Grandpa to have one last beer at his beloved O'Flanagan’s Pub in Dunkilderry. However, when they arrive, the little town of Dunkilderry isn’t the quaint little Irish village that Grandpa remembers. It has become a gentrified yuppie enclave filled with hipsters on laptops and Bluetooths, surrounded by swanky stores and coffee shops. When they track down O'Flanagan’s Pub, the bar is run down and nearly empty. After a few spirits, Homer and Grandpa buy the pub from Tom O'Flanagan (guest voice Colm Meaney), and they are left with trying to bring the bar back to life amidst an ultra-hip, hardworking and sober Irish town. With a little help from Moe, they find the perfect scheme to bring the pub back to life and put “Simpson & Son” on the map in the "In the Name of the Grandfather" episode of THE SIMPSONS airing Sunday, March 22 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Guest voice cast: Colm Meaney as Tom O’Flanagan; Glen Hansard as Street Musician; Marketa Irglova as Eastern European Woman; Kathy Ireland as herself.

- http://www.thesimpsons.com/

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"Idol Tonight" returns to TV Guide Network

Exclusive Live Pre-Show for "American Idol" To Premiere Wednesday, March 11, 2009 with Special Guest Taylor Hicks, Winner of Season Five

Show to Air Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT

IDOL TONIGHT, TV Guide Network’s exclusive live pre-show for America’s top-rated TV sensation, has been greenlit for a fourth season. The network has also brought back its two popular co-hosts Kimberly Caldwell and Justin Guarini, who will gear-up fans each week right from the doorstep of "American Idol." IDOL TONIGHT will premiere Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with special guest Taylor Hicks, season five winner of "American Idol." New IDOL TONIGHT episodes will air Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT through the duration of the “American Idol” season.

IDOL TONIGHT is the only "show before the show" and is telecast in front of a live studio audience. Each week, IDOL TONIGHT co-hosts Kimberly Caldwell and Justin Guarini provide fans with interviews with the most recent "American Idol" eliminated contestant, vocal coaches, fashion stylists and other insiders. The show also includes regular segments such as "Idol Flashbacks," featuring never-before-seen footage of the most outrageous auditions and former contestants; "Idol Worship," highlighting current contestant reactions to fun fan questions; and "Where Are They Now?," featuring former contestants as they discuss their careers and lives after "American Idol."

- http://www.tvguide.com/Channel/

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