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Today, we bring you a list of the most-read stories in our regional markets for the week of September 10 in another edition of 'Around BWW: Regional Highlights of the Week'. Browse over to your favorite far-away city/country to see what's making news, see what productions are playing around the country and overseas and get to know new performers! Enjoy this virtual trek around the globe and stay tuned for next week's recap of regional not-to-be-missed news!

The New York Post reports that SNL cast member Jason Sudeikis has officially announced his return to the long-running sketch comedy. The announcement ended months of speculation that the comedian would join departing cast mates Kristen Wiig, Abbey Elliott and Andy Samberg.

Sony Pictures Classics is set to release Genndy Tartakovsky's HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA in theaters on September 28. The film's cast appeared at the Toronto International Film Festival for a photo call prior the premiere later this month. The animated comedy features the voices of Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Kevin James, Fran Drescher, Cee-Lo Green, David Spade, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon and Jon Lovitz. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from TIFF below!

NBC has announced that comedians Aidy Bryant, Tim Robinson and Cecily Strong will join the cast of Saturday Night Live when the show returns for its 38th season.

Hosted by comedian Kevin Hart, the '2012 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS also featured performances by Frank Ocean, who sang 'Thinkin About You', Rihanna who performed 'Cockiness' and 'We Found Love', One Direction singing 'One Thing' and Taylor Swift with her new single, 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.' Check out all four performances below!

MTV today announced that the '2012 MTV Video Music Awards' will feature 90 seconds of exclusive footage from the final installment of Summit Entertainment's THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN - PART 2 during its LIVE telecast from STAPLES Center on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner and the cast of the film will be on-hand to introduce the footage. Watch a promo for the television event below!

MTV announced international sensation and five-time 2012 VMA nominee, Rihanna will heat up the 'MTV Video Music Awards' stage with a performance like never before, LIVE from STAPLES Center tonight, September 6 at 8:00pm ET/PT.

With the show just a few days away, MTV announced new additions to the performance line-up for the '2012 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS including Rihanna kicking off the VMAs with A$AP Rocky, Nicki Minaj will perform as a surprise guest with a previously announced VMA artist, 2 Chainz taking the VMA stage for the first time ever, and Lil Wayne with the worldwide premiere performance of his brand new single.

Sony Pictures Classics has released the first clip from director Genndy Tartakovsky's HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA, opening in theaters on September 28. Check it out below!

Hitsdailydouble.com reports that recording Frank Ocean is set to be the musical guest on the 38th season premiere of NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE.

MTV today announced international sensation and five-time 2012 VMA nominee, Rihanna will heat up the 'MTV Video Music Awards' stage with a performance like never before, LIVE from STAPLES Center on Thursday, September 6 at 8:00pm ET/PT.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Abby Elliott has announced she will not return for the upcoming 38th season of NBC's long-running comedy show SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE.

MSG Entertainment and S2BN are proud to welcome Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! Get the Sillies Out to The Theater at Madison Square Garden on Friday, November 30 through Sunday, December 2, 2012.

TEEN CHOICE 2012 will once again celebrate the hottest teen icons in television, music, film, sports, fashion, comedy and the web in the choicest, star-studded two-hour event airing live tonight, July 22 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. Among the nominees are GLEE star Lea Michele and 'How I Met Your Mother's Neil Patrick Harris.

Following a screening of FX's 'Wilfred,' the show's star Elijah Wood will participate in a Q&A moderated by Jarett Weiselman, editorial director of ETonline and TheInsider.com, tomorrow night, July 10, 2012, at 7 p.m. at the NYIT Auditorium on Broadway (1871 Broadway, between 61st and 62nd).

Talk Show Listings For Wednesday, July 4

Talk Show Listings For Wednesday, July 4

HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3D is coming to theaters on September 21 from Sony Pictures. The animated adventure is directed by Genndy Tartakovsky and stars Adam Sandler, Steve Buscemi, Kevin James, Andy Samberg, David Spade, Fran Drescher, Molly Shannon and Cee-Lo Green.

CELESTE AND JESSE FOREVER is coming to theaters from Sony Pictures. The film stars Rashida Jones and Andy Sandberg. Get a first look at the trailer below!