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In addition to the fully loaded roster of talent slated to perform at “The 2013 Billboard Music Awards,” Cee-Lo Green, Shania Twain, Celine Dion, Kelly Rowland, Hayden Panettiere, Kid Rock, Chloe Grace Moretz, Miley Cyrus

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards will be honoring Madonna with the Top Touring Artist Award for her 2012 MDNA tour. Madonna will take the stage to accept the prestigious award which recognizes the highest grossing concert touring act of the year.

2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS announce more star-studded acts to their already loaded performers list, including Jennifer Lopez, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Ed Sheeran, David Guetta, Ne-Yo, Akon and Icona Pop.

Adding to the previously announced, star-studded roster of talent performing at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, Pitbull, Christina Aguilera, Selena Gomez, The Band Perry, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Kacey Musgraves are also slated to grace the stage.

One Direction, Rihanna and Carly Rae Jepsen, Taylor Swift, fun. and Maroon 5 lead the finalists for the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, which will air live on Sunday, May 19 beginning at 8/7c on ABC from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan, best known for his performances on “Saturday Night Live” and for his role on the hit series “30 Rock,” will host the star-studded 2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas SUNDAY, MAY 19 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network

Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars, who have all topped the Billboard 200 in the past year, as well as critically acclaimed R&B stylist Miguel, are each set to perform at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, airing live on ABC from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 19.

New York Theatre Ballet presents the second installment of Legends and Visionaries: Program B on March 22-23 at 7pm at Florence Gould Hall, 55 East 59th Street, NYC. The evening features works by Richard Alston, Antony Tudor, James Waring, and a world premiere by Gemma Bond, commissioned by New York Theatre Ballet. Tickets start at $30 and are available for purchase at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787.

Last week's poll asked which nominee that has yet to make it to the Great White Way you'd like to see on stage next. Check out your results below!

Emmy and Tony award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth, Entertainment Weekly Managing Editor Jess Cagle and 'Good Morning America' anchor Lara Spencer will be hosting today's official Oscar pre-show, 'The Oscars Red Carpet Live.'

New BroadwayWorld.com Poll - Which 2013 Oscar Nominee Should Come to Broadway?

On Twitter Watch, Neil Meron wrote 'Backstage again...I love a good ghost light... 'The Oscars Red Carpet Live' airs SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, beginning at 7:00 p.m., ET. The show is executive-produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, producers of the Oscar telecast, and produced by Charlie Haykel and Juliane Hare for Don Mischer Productions. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is the world's preeminent movie-related organization, with a membership of more than 6,000 of the most accomplished men and women working in cinema. In addition to the annual Academy Awards - in which the members vote to select the nominees and winners - the Academy presents a diverse year-round slate of public programs, exhibitions and events; provides financial support to a wide range of other movie-related organizations and endeavors; acts as a neutral advocate in the advancement of motion picture technology; and, through its Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive, collects, preserves, restores and provides access to movies and items related to their history. Through these and other activities the Academy serves students, historians, the entertainment industry and people everywhere who love movies. Read more about Kelly Rowland Joins Chenoweth & More as Oscars Pre-Show Co-Host, 2/24 - BWWMoviesWorld by movies.broadwayworld.com'

Grammy Award-winning singer Kelly Rowland today announced that she has been invited to host the official Oscar pre-show. 'The Oscars Red Carpet Live' airs SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, beginning at 7:00 p.m., ET.

In a brand new behind-the-scenes clip, The Academy takes viewers backstage, showing them what it takes to plan, produce, and host the biggest night in film, The Oscars. The clip features interviews with producer Craig Zadan, director Don Mischer, and more! Check it out below!

Grammy Award-winning singer Kelly Rowland today announced that she has been invited to join Emmy and Tony award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth, Entertainment Weekly Managing Editor Jess Cagle and “Good Morning America” Anchor Lara Spencer to host the official Oscar pre-show. ”The Oscars Red Carpet Live” airs SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, beginning at 7:00 p.m., ET.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Broadway favorite Kristin Chenoweth with will co-host the 2013 Oscars pre-show along with Good Morning America's Lara Spencer and Entertainment Weekly's Jess Cagle. The show will be executive produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, who will also produce the actual Oscars telecast. Tune in at 4pm on ABC to watch Chenoweth in action!

ABC has released an all-new promo for this year's Oscars airing February 24th. In the spot, host Seth MacFarlane spoofs THE MATRIX and frets over whether he should take the red pill or the blue pill. "I just don't want to get hurt," quips the host. Check it out below!

Below, watch an all-new ABC promo for this year's Oscars airing February 24th. In the spot, host Seth MacFarlane is shaken, not stirred as he spoofs the Award show's planned tribute to filmdom's James Bond.

Below, watch an all-new ABC promo for this year's Oscars airing February 24th. In the spot, host Seth MacFarlane is shaken, not stirred as he spoof's the Award show's planned tribute to filmdom's James Bond.

With only a month to go before the big night, Seth MacFarlane, host of the 85th ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS decided to spoof one of the all-time scariest films ever made, Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho.' Check out the brand-new Oscar promo below!