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CBS News' FACE THE NATION posted 3.68m viewers and 0.8/04 in adults 25-54 – the demographic most important to those who advertise in news

Below, check out a promo for the show in which Harrelson mocks his upcoming film THE HUNGER GAMES, and has an Old West Shoot-Out!

The White House announced that President Obama selected Mr. Alvin Ailey to be a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom this year. This honor is being given posthumously to acknowledge Mr. Ailey's contributions and commitment to Civil Rights and dance in America.

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Media & Entertainment Commissioner Cynthia López will today present the 2014 “Made in NY” Awards, celebrating excellence in the New York City creative community and recognizing the achievements of individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the City's entertainment and digital media industries.

Today, President Barack Obama named nineteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation's highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. The awards will be presented at the White House on November 24th.

With a Song in My Heart, the debut solo album by Anthony Kearns, a world-renowned tenor and member of the PBS super-group, The Irish Tenors, is under consideration for a 57th Annual GRAMMY Award nomination in four categories – including 'Best Classical Solo Vocal Al­­­­­­­bum.,' announced Kearns' agent and publicist Kirsten A. Fedewa.

Tony Bennett is a living legend and one of the most popular entertainers of all-time. To celebrate the extraordinary life and storied career of the 88-year-old music icon and 17-time Grammy-winning singer, LIFE and Sony Music Entertainment's Legacy Records released LIFE Unseen: Tony Bennett (Time Home Entertainment Inc.; Hardcover; 196 pages, $29.95) yesterday, Nov. 4. The one-of-a-kind book will feature rare and never-before-seen photos of Bennett from the archives of Sony Music Entertainment -- many of them intimate images of the legendary crooner taken during quiet and tender moments.

YouTube star Tyler Oakley will appear at The VETS in Providence on Wednesday, December 10th at 7:30pm.

(American Opera Projects) and Adelphi University present Independence Eve, a new chamber opera in three scenes that explores the troubled journey of race relations in America. The concert performances will take place on Thursday, November 13 at 7:30PM at the Concert Hall of the Performing Arts Center at Adelphi University (1 South Ave, Garden City, NY 11530), with a second performance on Saturday, November 15 at 8PM in the Great Room at AOP's South Oxford Space (138 S Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217). Composed by Sidney Marquez Boquiren with a libretto by Daniel Neer, the opera will include performances by baritone Jorell Williams, and tenor Brandon Snook. Damian Norfleet will act as stage director, while Mila Henry will provide music direction and piano.

Just in time to cure the post-midterm-election blues, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will present D.C.'s funniest singing comedians, The Capitol Steps, on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28-29.

Six-time Tony Award winner and Musical America's 2014 Musician of the Year Audra McDonald, returns to Carnegie Hall on Friday, December 12 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage.

Prince made history on on this week's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE on NBC by performing an extended musical medley lasting 8-minutes long! Check out the full appearance below!

There's a new medicine on the market for those affected by vertigo after discovering they love Taylor Swift – Swiftamine. Watch this hilarious parody commercial from last night's Saturday Night Live episode below!

During last night's episode of Saturday Night Live, it was revealed that Woody Harrelson will return to the show to host in two weeks.

'Top Five' writer, director and star Chris Rock hosted SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE with musical guest Prince last night, Nov. 1, 2014 at 11:30/10:30c. In the following video, the host opens the episode with a monologue about the Boston Marathon and the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

On last night's SNL, the cast parodied Megyn Kelly in an interview with Chris Christie and Kaci Hickox discussing the Ebola Crisis. Check out the video below!

1812 Productions is thrilled to present the ninth annual production of its smash political comedy This Is The Week That Is. This Is The Week That Is is a trademark 1812 production, presenting all the news that's fit to skewer. A stylistic marriage between The Carol Burnett Show and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, This Is The Week That Is continues to keep Philadelphians up to speed on all things political by revealing the truth behind the headlines.

Tonight, November 1 at 7/6c, USA Network will air 'Do The Right Thing,' a Spike Lee film, that sparked a national dialogue more than two decades ago about racial tension in America and which still remains relevant today.

The Capitol Steps, a Washington DC-based comedy troupe that began as a group of Senate Staffers, will present a show based on songs from their 2014 album "How to Succeed In Congress Without Really Lying" at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall tonight, Nov. 1. Just in time to help you laugh off the chaos of the mid-term election.