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OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network presents TV GUIDE MAGAZINE'S TOP 25 BEST OPRAH SHOW MOMENTS, counting down some of the most famous and memorable moments from 'The Oprah Winfrey Show.' The six episode series premieres tonight, August 28 with two back-to-back episodes airing at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET/PT, before moving to its regular time slot Tuesdays at 10pm ET/PT on OWN.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network presents TV GUIDE MAGAZINE'S TOP 25 BEST OPRAH SHOW MOMENTS, counting down some of the most famous and memorable moments from 'The Oprah Winfrey Show.' The six episode series premieres Tuesday, August 28 with two back-to-back episodes airing at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET/PT, before moving to its regular time slot Tuesdays at 10pm ET/PT on OWN.

According to the New York Post, Nathan Lane is set to host a fundraiser for President Barack Obama called 'East End for Obama' today, August 24.

The most experienced team in broadcast news - CBS EVENING NEWS Anchor and Managing Editor Scott Pelley, CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent and FACE THE NATION Anchor Bob Schieffer and CBS THIS MORNING co-hosts Charlie Rose and Norah O'Donnell - will lead CBS News' division-wide coverage of the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Convention.

Cleveland Play House opens its 98th consecutive season with its new production of the smash Broadway hit Lombardi. Bob Ari, seen last season as Mark Rothko in Red, returns to CPH to play the legendary coach who defined inspiration.

The most experienced team in broadcast news - CBS EVENING NEWS Anchor and Managing Editor Scott Pelley, CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent and FACE THE NATION Anchor Bob Schieffer and CBS THIS MORNING co-hosts Charlie Rose and Norah O'Donnell - will lead CBS News' division-wide coverage of the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Convention.

North Carolina Symphony Music Director Grant Llewellyn launches the orchestra's 2012/13 classical season with a thrilling concert program featuring a display of piano virtuosity from renowned guest soloist Gabriela Montero.

The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, presents the return of three time MAC award winning singer and pianist, Mark Nadler, in his critically acclaimed one-man show "Crazy 1961: The Songs and Events of 1961." The show celebrates the extraordinary year that saw the first man orbiting the earth in outer space (not to mention the first monkey!), the first performance of The Beatles, the inauguration of President Kennedy, Barbra Streisand's first TV appearance and Judy Garland's big comeback concert at Carnegie Hall.

For the sixth consecutive year, the Philharmonic and its Global Sponsor, Credit Suisse - whose partnership began at the start of the 2007 season - will offer a Free Dress Rehearsal of the Opening Night concert Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at 9:45 a.m.

Bob Schieffer, CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent and Anchor of FACE THE NATION, will moderate the final presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, the Commission on Presidential Debates announced today

Everyone Matters officially announced the launch of its "big-tent" inclusiveness and equality online and in-school campaign, bringing together global celebrities and organizations under a joint banner to "Open your heart to everyone's differences."

First Lady Michelle Obama will make her third appearance on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO (Monday - Friday, 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC) tonight, August 13.

So many cabaret shows, so little time . . . to write reviews that is. During his almost two years as a cabaret reviewer, BroadwayWorld.com critic Stephen Hanks managed to do a pretty good job of writing critiques during a show's run or soon after the run ended. But this summer he just couldn't keep up. Finally, here are observations on 10 performances over the past two months.

Abingdon Theatre Company-which has produced more than 77 new American plays in its 20-year history-launches its 2012-2013 Season, beginning this fall with the world premiere of MARCH MADNESS by Mike Vogel, set to begin previews October 26, prior to its official press opening November 4, at the Abingdon Theatre Company's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street), directed by Donald Brenner.

BET Networks announced today the debut of 'DON'T SLEEP!,' hosted by T. J. Holmes, on Monday, October 1 from 11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT.

First Lady Michelle Obama will make her third appearance on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO (Monday - Friday, 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC) on Monday, August 13.

BET Networks announced today the debut of 'DON'T SLEEP!,' hosted by T. J. Holmes, on Monday, October 1 from 11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT. In the new original series 'DON'T SLEEP!,' Holmes will deliver smart, biting social commentary on significant issues important to African-Americans.

The short film version of Mulatto Saga based on the controversial stage play, which focused on the bi-racial experience in America, is now a 7-minute film written and directed by Juliette Fairley. Syndicated nationally on rotation on NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX and the CW TV networks, Mulatto Saga will air as part of an African American Short Films showcase from today, August 4th, 2012 through September 30th, 2012.

BET Networks announced today the debut of 'DON'T SLEEP!,' hosted by T. J. Holmes, on Monday, October 1 from 11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT. In the new original series 'DON'T SLEEP!,' Holmes will deliver smart, biting social commentary on significant issues important to African-Americans. Guaranteed to shake up late night, 'DON'T SLEEP!,' presents and tackles current headlines that affect our community while also creating awareness about vital stories mainstream media tends to disregard. Airing Monday through Thursday, 'DON'T SLEEP!' is also infused with a team of correspondents injecting perspective, humor and commentary about a wide range of topics. The witty late night series is keenly focused on keeping Black America engaged, awake and in the know.