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Sundance Institute today announced the seven artists selected for its 2014 Playwrights Retreat at Ucross Foundation. The 15th annual writing colony at the 20,000-acre working cattle ranch outside of Sheridan, WY takes place February 3-21. Under the supervision of Artistic Director Philip Himberg and Producing Director Christopher Hibma, the Playwrights Retreat is made possible through the generosity of Ucross Foundation.

Museum of the Moving Image will present a trio of films by director James Toback, on the occasion of his latest film Seduced and Abandoned (2013), a quasi-documentary made with Alec Baldwin and shot at the Cannes Film Festival in the hopes of raising money for a film project. The Museum will screen Seduced and Abandoned, with personal appearances by Toback and Alec Baldwin, on November 13. Toback will also appear in person to present screenings of Black and White (1999) and his rarely shown documentary The Big Bang (1989) on November 10.

The Gold Coast Arts Center in collaboration with the Town of North Hempstead just presented the 3rd annuAl Gold Coast International Film Festival (GCIFF), featuring fantastic films, parties, panels, and fanfare! The festival has brought the latest Hollywood hits and Indie favorites to the Gold Coast of Long Island. Add A-list celebrities and unforgettable events to the mix and GCIFF has become the 'go to' Festival for film buffs and it is the last major film festival on the East Coast before Awards season.

The cinematic romp SEDUCED AND ABANDONED captures the tug-of-war between the eternal dream of creating pure art and the bracing reality of modern movie commerce. James Toback's celebration of movie-making debuts tonight, OCT. 28 (9:00-10:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

Beyond the Screen - Zephyr Quartet present rarely performed concert works for string quartet by some of the legends of film composition and premiere a special commission from one of the leading lights of modern motion picture music-making.

Continuing through October 27, 2013 the Gold Coast Arts Center in collaboration with the Town of North Hempstead will present the 3rd annual Gold Coast International Film Festival (GCIFF), and everyone's invited-again-for fantastic films, parties, panels, and fanfare! The festival has brought the latest Hollywood hits and Indie favorites to the Gold Coast of Long Island. Add A-list celebrities and unforgettable events to the mix and GCIFF has become the 'go to' Festival for film buffs and it is the last major film festival on the East Coast before Awards season.

Lifelong performer and Tony Award nominee Maurice Hines (Broadway's Sophisticated Ladies and Eubie!) captivates audiences with stories, songs and smooth choreography for his return to Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater with Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life. Under the direction of Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun (Broadway's Newsies and Grey Gardens), Hines, who started performing at five years old, brings the history of American tap to life and pays tribute to his brother Gregory and the singers who inspired him, from Frank Sinatra to Lena Horne. A co-production with Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff and Cleveland Play House, Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life runs November 15-December 29, 2013 in the Kreeger Theater.

From today, October 21-27, 2013 the Gold Coast Arts Center in collaboration with the Town of North Hempstead presents the 3rd annual Gold Coast International Film Festival (GCIFF), and everyone's invited-again-to join us for fantastic films, parties, panels, and fanfare! The festival has brought the latest Hollywood hits and Indie favorites to the Gold Coast of Long Island. Add A-list celebrities and unforgettable events to the mix and GCIFF has become the 'go to' Festival for film buffs and it is the last major film festival on The East Coast before Awards season.

The cinematic romp SEDUCED AND ABANDONED captures the tug-of-war between the eternal dream of creating pure art and the bracing reality of modern movie commerce. James Toback's celebration of movie-making debuts MONDAY, OCT. 28 (9:00-10:45 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

From October 21-27, 2013 the Gold Coast Arts Center in collaboration with the Town of North Hempstead will present the 3rd annual Gold Coast International Film Festival (GCIFF), and everyone's invited—again—to join us for fantastic films, parties, panels, and fanfare!

Gucci, The Film Foundation and Warner Bros. Entertainment are pleased to announce the 2013 restoration of Nicholas Ray's Rebel Without a Cause (1955).

Award-winning superstar sibling trio, THE BAND PERRY, took over the airwaves last week, performing their new single 'Don't Let Me Be Lonely' and chatting with Arsenio Hall and the ladies of The Talk.

Beyond the Screen - Zephyr Quartet present rarely performed concert works for string quartet by some of the legends of film composition and premiere a special commission from one of the leading lights of modern motion picture music-making.

The Savannah Film Festival, which runs from October 26 to November 2, is pleased to announce Alexander Payne's NEBRASKA as its official Opening Night selection. Academy Award-winner Payne will be presented with an “Outstanding Achievement in Cinema” award by the film's star, Academy Award-nominee—and 2006 Savannah Film Festival honoree—Bruce Dern.

Sarah Kane's controversial drama 'Blasted,' which drew first outrage and then acclaim from audiences and critics when it had its premiere in 1995 at the Royal Court Theater Upstairs in London, will return to New York for a three week run this September at the Duo Multicultural Arts Center as Cryptic Fascination Theater Company's inaugural production.

Influencer casting agency Socialyte will host its annual #SocialyteGala on Sunday, Sept. 8th, 2013 at 7pm at The Box. The event will benefit the Rescue Paw Foundation, a nonprofit created by London Jewelers founder Candy Udell. Bringing together top fashion bloggers and lifestyle influencers such as Damsel in Dior, Wendy's Lookbook, and Viva Luxury the #SocialyteGala will award the very best in the field of luxury digital media. Voting for nominees began Monday, August 26th at Pinterest.com/SocialyteCo. Final winners will be selected based on amount of repins on Pinterest, with an industry committee selecting from the top three most pinned nominee images. Award winners will be announced on September 8th at the #SocialyteGala, taking place at The Box, 189 Chrystie Street, 7PM - 11PM. This invite-only event will be hosted by Tumblr-sensation Menswear Dog, and feature master of ceremonies Trey Smith aka DJ AcE, live acts from The Box's theatre, and a special performance by Interscope's Natalia Kills (YouTube). Presenting sponsors include Style.com, Express, Pierre Michelle Salon, Songza, The Hunt, Pavan Liquor and Francis Ford Coppola Wines. Winners in nominated categories will receive a Socialyte Award, a hanging pendant necklace featuring the agency's signature star logo. Designed by Satu and Celeste Greenberg, the sisters behind New York-based Tuleste, this custom statement piece will only be available to winners of the awards. Quotes: 'It's a fashionable fete, to save some pets.' Beca Alexander, President of Socialyte, Editor-in-Chief of FashionINDIE 'We're bringing together the world's most influential digital stars to help raise money for an amazing cause. It's a chance for us to show some love for pets in need and all the creative talents that represent the future of fashion.' Daniel Saynt, Creative Director of Socialyte, Founder of FashionINDIE, Former CMO of Rebecca Minkoff and Producer and Host of the Bloglovin Awards 2011 About: Socialyte is a casting agency that helps brands connect to a carefully curated group of 200 top fashion, beauty and luxury lifestyle influencers. We create and distribute branded advertorials reaching over 100M affluent fans each month helping clients increase sales and fanbase on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Youtube. Nominees: Notable nominees include Leandra Medine of the Man Repeller (4 Nominations including one for her collaboration with GlossyBox and Coach), Emily Weiss of Into the Gloss (3 Nominations), Chiara Ferragni of the Blonde Salad (3 Nominations), Bryan Boy (2 Nominations including one for his collection with Adrienne Landau), Tina Craig and Kelly Cook of Snob Essentials, Jacey Duprie of Damsel in Dior (2 Nominations), Shea Marie of Peace Love Shea, Nicole Warner of Gary Pepper Vintage, Rumi Neely of Fashion Toast, and over 100 other nominees being recognized for their talent in content direction, photography, and social presence. Select brands such as Club Monaco, Coach, Belle by Sigerson, the W Hotels, Luisa Via Roma and up and coming shoe label Modern Vice, were nominated for their initiatives featuring influential digital personalities. Digital media leaders like Refinery29 and StyleCaster were also tapped for awards, both leading with two nominations. In beauty, the Lauren Conrad produced, The Beauty Department received 3 nominations, and Byrdie, a recent entrant into beauty by the creators of Who What Wear, received 2 nominations. Some additions to the nominees include the controversial Get Off My Internets, plus-sized blogging star Nadia Aboulhosn, Hyrbrid Headpiece (The Hybrids), and the industries latest industry riser to become street style obsession, Kyle Editor. View below for a full list of nominees. Best Content Direction - Fashion That's Chic Neon Blush Lust For Life Viva Luxury Damsel in Dior Best Content Direction - Mens Four-Pins Fruit Punch Scout Sixteen TSB Men I Am Galla Best Content Direction - Beauty The Beauty Department Byrdie What I Heart Today Gal Meets Glam Into the Gloss Best Content Direction - Lifestyle Stripes & Sequins Bleubird Vintage A Beautiful Mess Camilla Styles Snob Essentials Best Photography - Fashion Gary Pepper Vintage Garance Dore From Me To You Kayture Jag Lever Best Photography - Mens Street Etiquette Edward's Hair One Dapper Street Cup of Couple Dapper Lou Best Photography - Beauty Into the Gloss afterDRK the Glamourai Beauty is Boring Keiko Lynn Best Photography - Lifestyle The New Potato Karla's Closet The Coveteur Beautiful Mess BleuBird Vintage Best Video Series - Fashion Wendy's Lookbook The Chriselle Factor Extra Petite Clothes Encounter The Fashion Statement Best Video Series - Beauty Charlotte Tilbury I Covet Thee From Head to Toe Beauty Crush Juicy Star 05 Best Video Series - Lifestyle StyleLikeU Dulce Candy LEAF Pardon My French Damsel in Dior Industry Choice - Fashion the Man Repeller Atlantic-Pacific Ring My Bell The Blonde Salad Fashion Toast Industry Choice - Mens Bryan Boy The Gentleman Blogger Street Peeper The Sartorialist Kyle Editor Industry Choice - Beauty Into the Gloss The Beauty Department Zoella Beauty is Boring Byrdie Industry Choice - Lifestyle Song of Style Natalie Off Duty Style Like U PS I Made This I Spy DIY Best International Influencer - Fashion Le Blog de Betty Style Scrapbook Gary Pepper Vintage Tulla Vintage 5 Inch and Up Best International Influencer - Beauty Kayture Zoella Beauty Crush The Fashion Fruit From Roses Best International Influencer - Lifestyle The Golden Diamonds Lovely Pepa Peony Lim Collage Vintage Wish Wish Wish Best Social Engagement - Fashion Wendy's Lookbook The Blonde Salad the Man Repeller Style Scrapbook We Wore What Best Social Engagement - Mens Riccardo Pizzoli - The Blonde Salad I Am Galla Bryan Boy Kyle Editor MDV Style Best Social Engagement - Beauty Into the Gloss The Beauty Department StyleNoted Keiko Lynn Beauty High Best Social Engagement - Lifestyle Peace Love Shea BleuBird Vintage Love Taza The Daybook I Spy DIY Best Influencer Initiative - Fashion Club Monaco's Spring Lookbook featuring Le Blog de Betty, Sincerely Jules Modern Vice x Natalie and Dylana Suarez Coach x Advanced Style featuring Frou Frouu, the Man Repeller, Susie Bubble Belle by Sigerson x The Coveteur Elin Kling for Marciano Best Influencer Initiative - Mens Bryan Boy x Adrienne Landau Luisa Via Roma x StyleLab Menswear Dog x American Apparel Grungy Gentleman x NAS Details Style Collective Best Influencer Initiative - Beauty Redkin x The Blonde Salad Revlon Through the Ages x Vanity Fair with Spicy Stiletto, Nany's Kloset, and We Wore What the Man Repeller x Glossybox Lancome's x Alber Elbaz featuring Park & Cube, the Blonde Salad and Kayture Refinery29 x Fekkai featuring Trop Rouge Best Influencer Initiative - Lifestyle Francis Ford Coppolla x Viva Luxury, Beautiful Mess, and Bleubird Vintage HP with Intel presents Digital Diva featuring FashionINDIE Diet Coke #ShareYourHeart and Red Dress W Magazine x The Coveteur x CFDA Style Scapbook x Canon EOS Best Industry News Refinery29 The Cut Buzzfeed - Fashion Business of Fashion StyleCaster Best Industry News Feature Business of Fashion - Creative Class Racked - Young Guns T Magazine - The Circus of Fashion by Suzy Menkes Refinery29 - 30 Under 30 Fashionista - How I'm Making It Original Voice The Hybrids FashionINDIE Get Off My Internets Nadia Aboulhosn White Girl Problems Newcomer of the Year Cara Loren Barefoot Blonde M Loves M Haut Appetit Winston & Willow Hapa Time Glamgerous Pet of the Year Mr. K (Thank Fifi) Elvis (This Time Tomorrow) Pepa (Lovely Pepa) Tank & Bambi (Nicola Formichetti) Menswear Dog App of the Year Brit.Co A Beautiful Mess Pose Beautified Snapette Admission: Invite only. General Inquires: Management@Socialyte.Co Media contact: Molly Madlock - Molly@Socialyte.Co

Grammy Award-winning Jennifer Lopez returns to American Idol XIII as a judge. Lopez will be joined by Grammy- and Emmy Award-winning multi-platinum singer and Broadway actor Harry Connick, Jr.

Grammy Award-winning and platinum-selling recording artist Jennifer Lopez returns to AMERICAN IDOL XIII as a judge. Lopez will be joined by Grammy- and Emmy Award-winning multi-platinum singer, musician, songwriter, composer and film/television and Broadway actor Harry Connick, Jr.

Sofia's Downstairs Theatre and it's sister restaurant on West 46th Street--the site where the Luca Brasi murder scene was filmed for The Godfather--may now sleep with the fishes, but Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, who for the past five years and more than 500 shows have been playing at the venue and keeping alive the big band music of the jazz and swing eras of the 1920s, will be swimming upstream to a new home at the Iguana Restaurant on 54th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue). Giordano was forced to move when earlier this summer The Hotel Edison decided not to renew Sofia Restaurant's lease (after jacking up the rent exponentially). The Nighthawks, who played at Sofia's downstairs club every Monday and Tuesday nights from 8 to 11pm, will have the same weekly performance schedule at Iguana beginning on September 9. The cover will be $15 with a $20 food/drink minimum.

Below, check out the trailer for PALO ALTO, written by James Franco and directed by Gia Coppola. The film is playing today at Telluride and Venice's Horizons on Monday, September 2.