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On September 21, SiriusXM's Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley, were joined by stars of the stage, screen, and dance floor for the latest iteration of their critically acclaimed CONCERT FOR AMERICA

Today's top stories: Watch the full Concert For America, 'My First Broadway Show' stickers are now available at all Broadway theatres, and more!

Last night was Concert For America in Los Angeles! The star-studded event featured performances and appearances from Melissa Benoist, Marcia Cross, Grant Gustin, Rachel Bay Jones, Jane Lynch, Melissa Manchester, Eric McCormack, Allison Smith, Elyfer Torres, Laurie Metcalf, Liz Callaway, Eden Espinosa, Carrie Manolakos, Caroline Rhea, Gina Torres, Chris Wood, Yuri Sardarov, Pasha Pashkov, Daniella Koragach, Seth Rudetsky, James Wesley, and more!

Elyfer Torres (Betty en NY), Eden Espinosa (Falsettos, Wicked), Carrie Manolakos (Mamma Mia!, Wicked), Allison Smith (Annie), Yuri Sardarov (Chicago Fire), and Pasha Pashkov & Daniella Karagach (Dancing With The Stars) join Concert For America!

Additional stars of the stage and screen will join the next iteration of their critically-acclaimed CONCERT FOR AMERICA.

Princess Elena receives new magical powers and, keeping her focus on the future of Avalor, proves herself ready to become Queen—but must first face the ultimate test of courage and character—in the third season of the animated 'Elena of Avalor,' premiering MONDAY, OCT. 7 (12:30-1:00 p.m. EDT), on Disney Channel and DisneyNOW. The Emmy® and Imagen Award-winning series is inspired by diverse Latin cultures and folklore.

Following its Tony-nominated hit Broadway run seen by tens of thousands, Tony Award winner John Leguizamo's one-man play “Latin History for Morons” will be presented by Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles from September 5 through October 20, 2019. See photos from opening night!

The animated adventure comedy 'Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure,' starring Mandy Moore ('This Is Us') and Zachary Levi ('Shazam!') as the beloved Rapunzel and Eugene, makes its third season premiere with a special one-hour episode, MONDAY, OCT. 7 (1:00-2:00 p.m. EDT), on Disney Channel and in the DisneyNOW app. Eden Espinosa (Broadway's 'Wicked') as Cassandra, James Monroe Iglehart (Broadway's 'Aladdin') as Lance, Paul F. Tompkins ('Bob's Burgers') as Shorty and Jeremy Jordan ('Supergirl') as Varian are among the talented voice cast. The music is by Academy Award®-winning Disney Legend Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater.

The animated adventure comedy 'Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure,' starring Mandy Moore ('This Is Us') and Zachary Levi ('Shazam!') as the beloved Rapunzel and Eugene, makes its third season premiere with a special one-hour episode, MONDAY, OCT. 7 (1:00-2:00 p.m. EDT), on Disney Channel and in the DisneyNOW app. Eden Espinosa (Broadway's 'Wicked') as Cassandra, James Monroe Iglehart (Broadway's 'Aladdin') as Lance, Paul F. Tompkins ('Bob's Burgers') as Shorty and Jeremy Jordan ('Supergirl') as Varian are among the talented voice cast. The music is by Academy Award(R)-winning Disney Legend Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater.

Today, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced casting for the next iteration of their critically-acclaimed CONCERT FOR AMERICA, an evening leveraging the power of music and performance to support vulnerable people in crisis. 

Jessica learns of the upcoming 'Blue Flu' from her Aunt Lilian, and realizes there's a lot more on the line than just a union contract. Watch the Suits spinoff, Pearson, Wednesdays 10/9c on USA Network.

Gina Torres has boarded romantic comedy THE HATING GAME, joining previously announced leads Lucy Hale and Robbie Amell. Peter Hutchings (THEN CAME YOU) will direct Christina Mengert's adaptation of the bestselling novel by Sally Thorne. The film is produced by Claude Dal Farra, Brice Dal Farra, and Brian Keady of BCDF Pictures. Shooting starts in August in New York. Mister Smith Entertainment is co-financing and will handle sales. 

The Paley Center for Media today announced that it will celebrate the final season of the acclaimed series Suits when it presents: Suits: A Farewell Celebration Exhibit.  The exclusive engagement will run at the Paley Center's Beverly Hills location July 17 through September 15. Admission to this exciting new exhibit is free.

This summer, one story will come to an end as a new one begins. USA Network today announced that SUITS' ninth and final season, and new spinoff series, PEARSON, will premiere back-to-back on Wednesday, July 17 at 9/8c and 10/9c respectively. Both dramas hail from UCP and will have 10-episode seasons.

USA Network today announced it has renewed its longstanding legal drama Suits for a 10-episode ninth and final season. The iconic hit series, which first aired on USA Network in 2011, hails from UCP and creator/executive producer Aaron Korsh.

USA Network has given a name to the upcoming Suits spinoff off starring Gina Torres, according to Deadline. The series will be called Pearson after the lead character, Jessica Pearson.

The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the showcase of new independent feature films selected across all categories for the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. The Festival hosts screenings in Park City, Salt Lake City and at Sundance Mountain Resort, from January 24 - February 3, 2019.

VIDEO: Check Out New SUITS Promo, Now Starring Katherine Heigl

According to Deadline, the new spinoff of the hit series SUITS will be titled SECOND CITY.  Centered on powerhouse lawyer Jessica Pearson (Torres) as she adjusts to the dirty world of Chicago politics, this new drama hails from Universal Cable Productions (UCP) and is executive produced and written by SUITS creator and executive producer Aaron Korsh alongside executive producer and showrunner Daniel Arkin. Doug Liman, David Bartis and Gene Klein of Hypnotic (SUITS) and Gina Torres will also serve as executive producers.