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The Hollywood Museum and co-sponsor The Hollywood Reporter debut Loretta Young: HOLLYWOOD LEGEND the most comprehensive collection of authentic Hollywood memorabilia ever assembled, to mark the 100th Anniversary of the life of Loretta Young, beginning today, Jan 9, 2013.

Douglas Kirkland will be on hand for the opening reception of an exhibit of his famous work, 'Douglas Kirkland: My 50-Year Love Affair with Photography', including intimate photographs of Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, and Marilyn Monroe. The reception at THT's Jackson Gallery will be followed by a talk by the artist.

ABC will air the 2013 MISS AMERICA Competition on Saturday, January 12, 9:00-11:00 p.m., ET.

For nearly four decades (1957-1994), Martha Swope was America's pre-eminent photographer of theater and dance, her discerning eye chronicling hundreds of classical ballets, modern dance, and Broadway performances and performers. But she also went behind-the-scenes, documenting what audiences never get to experience-the creative collaborations that make the magic on stage possible: rehearsals.

The Hollywood Museum and co-sponsor The Hollywood Reporter debut LORETTA YOUNG: HOLLYWOOD LEGEND the most comprehensive collection of authentic Hollywood memorabilia ever assembled, to mark the 100th Anniversary of the life of Loretta Young, beginning Jan 9, 2013.

Ever been introduced to someone for the first time yet had an overwhelming sense of of having met previously? Ever visited a new city or country yet felt completely at home? How does a child who has never taken a lesson suddenly begin playing the piano with the skill of a virtuoso?

Douglas Kirkland will be on hand for the opening reception of an exhibit of his famous work, 'Douglas Kirkland: My 50-Year Love Affair with Photography', including intimate photographs of Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, and Marilyn Monroe. The reception at THT's Jackson Gallery will be followed by a talk by the artist.

The Picture Show at Bay Street Theatre has announced announce that Peconic Landing is sponsoring its long-running, classic Picture Show Series for the 2013 Season.

Oscar Season is in full swing; the big, end-of-year releases are hitting theaters and nominations voting began Monday. From now until the awards ceremony on February 24, the film world is abuzz with Oscar predictions. The Music Box Theatre takes this opportunity to take a look at some past award winners and see how this year's crop stacks up! Oscar-Winning Filmsmatinee series features a roster of movies that have racked up at least three Academy Awards apiece. Oscar-Winning Films show weekends, December 29, 2012-February 24, 2013, 11:30 a.m. at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. Tickets are $7.25 at the box office.

The Drama Desk Award-winning Celebrity Autobiography returns to Stage 72 (formerly the Triad Theater (158 West 72 Street) on Monday, January 14 at 7:30pm. The cast is scheduled to include Mario Cantone, Rachel Dratch, Janeane Garofalo, Kristen Johnston, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel, and Alan Zweibel.

Hollywood's celebrated jewelry designer Neil Lane added sparkle to ABC's The Bachelorette: Ashley and J.P.'s Wedding, as Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum commemorated their union with Neil Lane wedding bands. Ashley's ring featured a handmade, platinum band with French-cut diamonds in the middle section bordered by round diamonds on the side, while J.P.'s stylish wide platinum band included a raised elliptical edge in the middle. Ashley enhanced her elegant wedding day look with Neil Lane jewelry including a set of 10-carat, Indian-style vintage drop earrings and a dazzling 30-carat diamond bracelet; J.P. accented his ensemble with a set of five-carat diamond and platinum Neil Lane cufflinks.

San Francisco's African-American Shakespeare Company continues its 2012-13 season with Tennessee Williams's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. African-American Shakespeare Company Artistic Director L. Peter Callender (A Raisin in the Sun, Twelfth Night) helms this scintillating interpretation of Williams's timeless play. Called 'an indestructible American classic' by Variety, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF plays January 26 through February 17 (press opening: January 26) at the Buriel Clay Theater at the African American Art and Culture Complex in San Francisco.

The actor/playwright talks about his work on 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'

Today in 2009, A Little Night Music opened at the Walter Kerr Theatre, where it ran for 425 performances. A Little Night Music is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler. Inspired by the Ingmar Bergman film Smiles of a Summer Night, it involves the romantic lives of several couples. Since its original 1973 Broadway production, the musical has enjoyed professional productions in the West End, by opera companies, in a 2009 Broadway revival, and elsewhere, and it is a popular choice for regional groups. It was adapted for film in 1977, with Harold Prince directing and Elizabeth Taylor, Len Cariou, Lesley-Anne Down and Diana Rigg starring.

San Francisco's African-American Shakespeare Company has announced the lineup for its 18th season. The season marks African-American Shakespeare Company's third season under the artistic leadership of acclaimed actor and director L. Peter Callender. The season opens in December with an enchanting holiday production of CINDERELLA; this new take on the timeless fairytale has become a seasonal favorite for families and children of all ages. The season continues in March with William Shakespeare's quintessential comedy MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR. Closing the season in April is Tennessee Williams's Pulitzer Prize-winning CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. Productions will be staged at the Buriel Clay Theater at the African American Art & Culture Complex in San Francisco. Subscriptions for the 2012-13 season go on sale May 12.

"Good Morning America" revealed the diverse panel of national judges for the 2013 2013 MISS AMERICA COMPETITION on this morning's show.

Sundance Institute announced today the program of short films selected to screen at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, January 17-27 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. The 2013 Short Film program is comprised of 65 short films selected from a record 8,102 submissions (427 more than for the 2012 Festival).

ETonline reports that troubled actress Lindsay Lohan has been arrested in New York City early this morning, Thursday, November 29. The arrest came after a 'physical altercation' with another female at a club in New York.