Dick Clark News

The writer who gave television some of its favorite moments in entertainment with 'Flamingo Road,' 'Dallas,' 'Falcon Crest,' 'The Colbys,' 'General Hospital,' and 'Dynasty,' Frank V. Furino, has brought Marilyn Monroe back to life ... on stage in 'Marylin ... MADNESS & Me,' which is based on an original concept by Didier Bloch, under the direction of Joe Leonardo. Opening in the Monroe Forum at the El Portal Theatre on Sept 26th for a limited run, the overwhelming response from the public and press alike, has resulted in the production's extension through October 20th, 2013, at which point the destiny of the show, with an eye on Broadway's Great White Way, will be determined. Scroll down for photos from the show!

19 Entertainment and Dick Clark Productions have announced that the SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE tour will perform at the Morris Performing Arts Center tonight, October 8, at 7:30 PM.

Carlos de Abreu announced today that the cast of 'August: Osage County,' directed by John Wells, will be honored with the 'Hollywood Ensemble Award'.

The 2013-14 national tour of ELVIS LIVES 'THE ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST EVENT' launches in Folsom, Calif. today, October 7. Dean Z, the newly crowned 2013 winner of EPE's Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest joins the touring cast of ELVIS LIVES during its winter 2014 engagements.

Carlos de Abreu, founder and executive producer of the 17th Annual Hollywood Film Awards, announced today that Matthew McConaughey, who starred this year to critical acclaim in Roadside Attractions' 'Mud' and Focus Features' 'Dallas Buyers Club,' will be honored with the Hollywood Actor Award.

Written and performed by singer songwriter Shelley Fisher, it is a one woman musical which chronicles Ms Fisher's Hollywood odyssey that begins in the heart of the Mississippi Delta in her hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll, Blues and Bar-b-cue. Growing up Jewish in the deep South with a flamboyant mother who frowned on her dating the local redneck boys, The Hebrew Hillbilly begins singing as a little girl and never stops. From her early years as a blonde bombshell, through her current incarnation as The Memphis Belle of L.A., Ms Fisher has been on a show business rollercoaster that slows down just long enough for her audience to climb on board this deeply personal, yet universally appealing and hilarious ride. The production is directed by Rory Mitchell with 14 original songs written by Shelley Fisher, Kenneth Hirsch (musical director), and Harold Payne. The Hebrew Hillbilly will be shown at the Santa Monica Playhouse, (1211 4th St, Santa Monica) October 12 - November 3.

So You Think You Can Dance, the eleven-time Primetime Emmy Award winning show that sparked America's fascination with dance, is set to captivate audiences again this fall live on tour. Celebrating its landmark 10 th season, So You Think You Can Dance's Top 10 finalists will make their way across North America, performing in a mix of theaters and arenas as part of the So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2013, sponsored by BLOCH, an international leader in dance wear.

Carlos de Abreu, founder and executive producer of the 17th Annual Hollywood Film Awards, announced today that Fox Searchlight's '12 Years a Slave' director, Steve McQueen will be honored with the 'Hollywood Breakout Director Award,'

Global music powerhouses Kelly Clarkson and will.i.am will announce the 2013 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS nominations in 5 categories LIVE on-air from ABC's Good Morning America on Thursday, October 10, 2013, during the 8:30 AM ET hour.

Julia Roberts (45) is tapped to be honored at the 17th annual Hollywood Film Awards for her supporting performance in 'August: Osage County.'

If leadership makes a difference, then strategic leadership is the difference - the difference between accomplishing organizational goals or not; the difference between thriving or failing through a global economic crisis; the difference between high-performing teams and stagnant ones. Today, September 25 -26, 2013, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, the 2013 Strategic Leadership Summit is bringing together 300 global strategic leaders to share and learn the most innovative techniques designed to tackle the challenges that we face in today's markets and organizations. Featured keynote speaker and #1 New York Times bestselling author, Peter Guber, and opening keynote speaker and international selling author, Marilyn Tam, inform on the value contributions that distinguish strategic leaders.

Carlos de Abreu, founder and executive producer of the 17th Annual Hollywood Film Awards, announced today that Academy Award -nominated actor Jake Gyllenhaal will be honored with this year's Hollywood Supporting Actor Award

Performer Nancy O'Bryan interprets the legendary singer who revolutionized women's place in country music and became a pop music legend as well

'Marilyn ... MADNESS & Me', a new one and a half person play by Frank V. Furino from an original concept by Didier Bloch will be directed by Joe Leonardo at the Monroe Forum at the El Portal Theatre, tonight, September 19 through October 20, 2013.

Moonlight Stage Productions' 33rd summer season closes with the smash Broadway hit THE WHO's TOMMY, from today, September 18 to October 5, 2013, in a rare full production marking the 20th anniversary of the show's Broadway debut.

The multi-hyphenated Woody Allen will be honored with the 2014 Cecil B. DeMille Award and will be paid tribute to at the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, January 12, 2014, LIVE coast-to-coast on NBC with the pre-show from 4:00-5:00 p.m. (PST)/7:00-8:00 p.m. (EST), and main telecast from 5:00-8:00 p.m. (PST)/8:00-11:00 p.m. (EST) from the Beverly Hilton Hotel. It was announced today by Theo Kingma, president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA).

Get ready to tap your toes and snap your fingers as Danny & the Juniors, The Chordettes, The Vibrations and Original Coaster Leon Hughes and His Group take center stage at the Harris Center/Three Stages for a trip down memory lane. Joined by Comedy Host Steve Bruner and The Max Bett Band, this concert is certain to have people dancing in the aisles!

On Stage Touring, LLC, in association with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE), announced today that it will kick off the 2013/2014 touring season of the acclaimed theatrical attraction ELVIS LIVES 'THE ULTIMATE ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST EVENT' in Folsom, Calif. on October 7, 2013. Dean Z, the newly crowned 2013 winner of EPE's Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest will join the touring cast ofELVIS LIVES during its winter 2014 engagements. American Express will be providing marketing support and giving fans priority access to tickets for the tour. As of today, 18 markets are booked for the tour with more to be added.