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IFC Greenlights Fifth Season of COMEDY BANG! BANG!
by Caryn Robbins - May 5, 2015


IFC announced today that the comedy network has renewed its popular series Comedy Bang! Bang! for a fifth season. Hosted by comedian and podcaster Scott Aukerman, the series will continue on IFC for a fresh batch of 20, half-hour episodes in 2016.

VIDEO: Wiz Khalifa Performs 'See You Again' on SNL
by Caryn Robbins - May 4, 2015


Wiz Khalifa served as the musical guest on Saturday's SNL on NBC. Below, check out his performance of "See You Again' from the broadcast!

VIDEO: Kim Kardashian Talks Selfies, Bruce Jenner & More on JIMMY KIMMEL
by Caryn Robbins - May 1, 2015


On last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, guest Kim Kardashian West revealed how her stepfather Bruce Jenner has been doing since his big interview with Diane Sawyer.

BWW Invite: Attend SAG Foundation Career Conversations with the Cast of SOMETHING ROTTEN!
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2015


Screen Actors Guild Foundation and Broadway World have partnered for a filmed Conversations Q&A series to recognize and celebrate the vibrant theatre community in New York City and the actors who aspire to have a career on the stage and screen. On Tuesday, May 5 (2PM), please join us for a career Conversations with 2015 Tony nominees Christian Borle, Brian D'Arcy James, and Brad Oscar currently starring in Something Rotten! on Broadway. Teh event will take place at NYIT Auditorium on Broadway (1871 Broadway New York, NY).

Brian Nash to Celebrate Album Release at 54 Below
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 29, 2015


Musical director and performer Brian Nash (Silence! The Musical, the upcoming Beaches) will celebrate the release of his debut solo album, "Forever/After" with an album release concert May 8th at 9:30pm at 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club.

Hulu Acquires Exclusive Streaming Rights to All Episodes of SEINFELD!
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 29, 2015


Hulu CEO Mike Hopkins, Head of Advertising Sales, Peter Naylor, and SVP, Head of Content, Craig Erwich, announced that Hulu has acquired the exclusive subscription video on-demand (SVOD) rights to all episodes of iconic sitcom Seinfeld

InDepth InterView: Santino Fontana Talks Encores! ZORBA!, Plus FROZEN, New TV Series, Upcoming Tina Fey Film & More
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 27, 2015


Today we are talking to a spectacularly accomplished Broadway leading man with a considerable TV and film resume who plays a prominent role in the new Encores! production of John Kander & Fred Ebb's Tony Award-winning musical ZORBA coming up next month, the thoughtful Santino Fontana. Explaining his part in the production as well as the unique demands of a special limited run concert presentation such as ZORBA! is, Fontana also opens up about the rehearsal process for the show and the developing rapport and camaraderie between himself and the starry assortment of fellow cast members involved in the production - including John Turturro, Zoe Wanamaker, Marin Mazzie and more, all directed by Walter Bobbie. Besides the full 411 on ZOBRA, Fontana also sheds considerable light on his many current and upcoming projects, including the recently released FROZEN follow-up short musical film FROZEN FEVER and whether or not he would like to be involved in subsequent FROZEN-related entities. Furthermore, Fontana gives us a first look at his new TV series SHADES OF BLUE, starring Jennifer Lopez, as well as his new feature film comedy SISTERS, starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Additionally, Fontana previews his upcoming PBS twofer with the hotly anticipated premiere of his recent Broadway play ACT ONE, as well as a Mormon Tabernacle Choir concert co-starring members of SESAME STREET. All of that, SUBMISSIONS ONLY reflections, comments on MOZART IN THE JUNGLE and much, much more!

VIDEO: Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago Perform on JIMMY KIMMEL
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 24, 2015


Two legendary bands, Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago, performed a medley of songs on last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE.

Amy Poehler, Jerry Seinfeld & More Set for Vulture Festival
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 22, 2015


Vulture.com, New York Magazine's culture and entertainment site, today announced the initial lineup for the Vulture Festival, a series of high-profile events celebrating the best of today's television, music, film, and more. The Festival will take place May 30-31 at Milk Studios in New York City, and additional events will be announced in the coming weeks.

Vulture Festival Lineup to Feature Jerry Seinfeld, Amy Poehler, Billy Eichner & More, 5/29
by Matt Smith - Apr 22, 2015


New York, NY, April 22, 2015 – Vulture.com, New York Magazine's culture and entertainment site, today announced the initial lineup for the Vulture Festival, a series of high-profile events celebrating the best of today's television, music, film, and more. The Festival will take place May 30-31 at Milk Studios in New York City, and additional events will be announced in the coming weeks.

VIDEO: JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Researches Marijuana Use in New Edition of 'Pot Quiz'
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 21, 2015


JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE heads out to Venice Beach, where enthusiasts have been known to gather, to ask some simple questions, and they did it again for this special 4/20 edition of Pot Quiz.

Making the World's First Musical! Meet the Full Cast of SOMETHING ROTTEN!, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - Apr 22, 2015


The new musical comedy Something Rotten!, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin), with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Wayne Kirkpatrick and Golden Globe Award nominee Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Karey Kirkpatrick and best-selling author John O'Farrell, officially opens on Broadway tonight, April 22, 2015 at the St. James Theatre (246 West 44th Street). Scroll down to learn more about the company and watch interviews with the cast!

Film Arcade to Release Sundance Hit JAMES WHITE, Starring Cynthia Nixon
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 20, 2015


The Film Arcade announced today that the company is acquiring U.S. distribution rights to JAMES WHITE, the first feature film from Borderline Films writer/director Josh Mond.

ABC Family Premieres DR. SEUSS' HORTON HEARS A WHO! Today
by TV News Desk - Apr 19, 2015


ABC Family knows that sometimes the best weekends involve spending serious quality time with a cast of wacky but lovable characters.

VIDEO: Jamie Foxx Sings Tinder Profiles on JIMMY KIMMEL
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 17, 2015


There are a lot of crazy profiles on Tinder. They're fun to read, but JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE thought it might be more fun to hear them set to music. And Grammy Award winner Jamie Foxx was more than happy to oblige.

ABC Family to Premiere DR. SEUSS' HORTON HEARS A WHO!, 4/19
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 16, 2015


ABC Family knows that sometimes the best weekends involve spending serious quality time with a cast of wacky but lovable characters. So

VIDEO: People Comment on Fake Hillary Clinton Campaign Logos on JIMMY KIMMEL
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 16, 2015


Last night, JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE went out on the street and asked people what they thought about a bunch of fake Hillary Clinton campaign logos they actually made up. Check out their reactions below!

VIDEO: Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors Performs 'Here We Go' & More on JIMMY KIMMEL
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 16, 2015


Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors performed 'Here We Go' and 'Shine Like Lightening' from their newest studio album 'Medicine' on last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE. Check out both performances below!

VIDEO: Disney/Pixar's INSIDE OUT Heading to Cannes; Watch New Extensive Clip!
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 16, 2015


Disney•Pixar's “Inside Out” not only ventures inside the mind—it's heading to the 68th annual Cannes Film Festival for its World Premiere. Check out an extensive clip from the movie below!

VIDEO: JIMMY KIMMEL Denies Responsibility for Dennis Quaid 'Freak Out' Video
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 15, 2015


On last night's JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, Jimmy Kimmel responded to those who believe he is responsible for the recent Dennis Quaid freak out video. Check out the clip below!

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