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A star-studded line-up of performers will join host Jon Stewart during COMEDY CENTRAL's biennial autism benefit, 'Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs' (#2ManyStars). This year's charity special features taped segments from the Beacon Theatre in New York City, including a helium debate between Chris Matthews and Bill O'Reilly, surprise appearances from Sting, Louis CK and Ben Stiller and the inspiring and moving duet of 'Firework' between Katy Perry and 11-year old Jodi DiPiazza . The show will also include additional live wrap-arounds hosted by Stewart from 'The Daily Show' studio, including a celebrity phone bank, which allows viewers to call in during the show to donate while speaking and, for the first time, video chatting with additional comedic heavyweights. 'Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs' premieres on COMEDY CENTRAL on Sunday, October 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Bravo Media's Sunday night episode of WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE, hosted by Andy Cohen with guests Melissa Gorga of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" and Mario Lopez, earned over 2 million total viewers and 1 million adults 18- 49, up 13 percent and 21 percent, respectively, from last week's episode (10/7/12), according to Nielsen.

Bravo Media's Sunday night episode of 'Watch What Happens Live,' hosted by Andy Cohen with guests Melissa Gorga of 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' and Mario Lopez, earned over 2 million total viewers and 1 million adults 18- 49, up 13 percent and 21 percent, respectively, from last week's episode (10/7/12), according to Nielsen. This was the highest rated episode of the season to date among adults 18-49.

Actress Leandra Ramm, one of the stars of 'A for Adultery,' a dramatic musical based on Hawthorne's 'The Scarlet Letter,' has announced her appearance on Lifetime's new series 'My Life is a Lifetime Movie', scheduled to premiere tonight, October 17 at 10PM ET.

Broadway's Lawrence Leritz will appear in 'Night Of Too Many Stars', performing in 'Call Me Maybe' with Carly Rae Jepsen and Harvey Keitel. Comedy Central has once again joined forces with Jon Stewart's Busboy Productions for its fourth biennial special event, 'Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs.' Taped at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, the benefit features Jon Stewart hosting an evening filled with live performances, sketches and short films from a roster of comedy and celebrity all-stars. This year's event will premiere on Comedy Central on Sunday, October 21, 2012, at 8/7c.

Sunday on CBS's 60 MINUTES, get a peek inside the James Bond archives where all sorts of 'odd' props from 50 years of Bond films reside. Anderson Cooper's report, 'James Bond,' airs tonight, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. ET/PT. Get a sneak peek below!

COMEDY CENTRAL announced that Carly Rae Jepsen, Chris Matthews, Paula Deen, Steve Schirripa and "Jersey Shore" stars Jenni "JWoww" Farley and Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola will join the star-studded line up for the taping of NIGHT OF TOO MANY STARS America Comes Together For Autism Programs" tonight, October 13 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. The special will premiere on COMEDY CENTRAL on Sunday, October 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

United Solo Theatre Festival presents One Night With You, performed by Leandra Ramm. Starring in a new Lifetime series 'My Life is a Lifetime Movie' and with her new book 'Stalking a Diva' due out this fall, Leandra Ramm tells her amazing life story in an unforgettable one night engagement. The show focuses on the chilling cyber stalking experience that left her feeling imprisoned and helpless without protection from the U.S. legal system. Despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Leandra's perserverance and determination led her to eventually win her legal case. Begining with her unique origins from ' The Genius Sperm Bank', followed by her world traveling adventures, Leandra's life has been nothing short of exciting. One Night With You was written by Dagmar Spain and will be directed by Andrew Lonsdale.

Sunday on CBS's 60 MINUTES, get a peek inside the James Bond archives where all sorts of 'odd' props from 50 years of Bond films reside. Anderson Cooper's report, 'James Bond,' airs on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. ET/PT. Get a sneak peek below!

It just wouldn't be a James Bond film without those crazy gadgets, million-dollar stunts or custom-cool weapons. From Oddjob's deadly derby in "Goldfinger" to the steel teeth of seven-foot killer Jaws in "Moonraker," no films have been more defined by their props. Those and more Bond baubles will be on display in a 60 MINUTES segment on the film franchise's 50th anniversary. Anderson Cooper's report, including interviews with Bond actor Daniel Craig and producer Barbara Broccoli, will be broadcast Sunday, Oct. 14 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

COMEDY CENTRAL announced today that Carly Rae Jepsen, Chris Matthews, Paula Deen, Steve Schirripa and "Jersey Shore" stars Jenni "JWoww" Farley and Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola will join the star-studded line up for the taping of NIGHT OF TOO MANY STARS America Comes Together For Autism Programs" on Saturday, October 13

E!'s hilarious weekly comedies, 'The Soup' and 'Fashion Police,' get set for an October to remember with a number of special episodes featuring plenty of star power and spook-tacular skits.

The world's largest solo theatre festival, established in 2010 at Theatre ROW on 42nd Street in Manhattan, has grown to more than twice its original size. One hundred solo productions will be presented between today, October 11 and November 18, 2012, among them fifteen shows by artists who successfully performed at the United Solo Festival in the past.

Susan Mosher and Emily McNamara join the cast of the uproarious off-Broadway musical revue, NEWSical the Musical, beginning October 15th. Susan Mosher, who starred in Hairspray on Broadway, will replace Leslie Kritzer. Nightlife sensation Emily McNamara steps in for a limited run, filling in for Christine Pedi until October 26th.

On last night's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE on Bravo, Liam Neeson and Ethan Hawke took on the roles of a lifetime when they re-enacted a scene from THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY. Check out the clip below!

Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination, announced today a new development slate of original video series that will dramatically expand the company's content offerings. The made-for-Fandango movie news shows will be hosted by movie expert and newly appointed Fandango Chief Correspondent Dave Karger.

The best of the performing arts close to home brings you Joe Cocker with special guest Dave Mason. See full details below!

Fandango, the nation's leading moviegoer destination, announced today a new development slate of original video series that will dramatically expand the company's content offerings. The made-for-Fandango movie news shows will be hosted by movie expert and newly appointed Fandango Chief Correspondent Dave Karger.

Acclaimed country musician, Jerrod Niemann, is set to release his newest album, Free the Music, on Tuesday, Oct. 2. In anticipation, Niemann has 'set free' his own music this week in order to benefit others.

Perry will treat the audience to a one-time only special performance of 'Firework' at NIGHT OF TOO MANY STARS: America Comes Together for Autism Programs.' The special will tape in New York City at the Beacon Theatre on Saturday, October 13 and will premiere on COMEDY CENTRAL on Saturday, October 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.