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New American Masters documentaries will premiere this fall on PBS about filmmaker Richard Linklater, artist Tyrus Wong and author Edgar Allan Poe. Descriptions follow

Amanda McBroom brings her new show, VOICES, to Catalina Jazz in Hollywood on June 30th for one show, celebrating the release of her new recording, VOICES, on Gecko Records.

A new group of entertainment professionals in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Radio and Recording have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it was announced yesterday, Thursday, June 22, 2017 by the Walk of Fame Selection Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

In 1978 Richard Sparks wrote the Schoolmaster Sketch and gave it to Rowan Atkinson, who premiered it in Having a Ball at Hampstead Theatre. A few months later Rowan performed the sketch in The Secret Policeman's Ball.

Musical Theatre of Anthem, in collaboration with Rhapsody School of Music, kicks off their 10th Season with School of Rock, a brand-new musical based on the famous Paramount film written by Mike White, which starred Jack Black. A production for ages 9-18, the musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. Completely disinterested in academic work, Dewey decides to create his own curriculum, turning his class into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band.

For 15 years, LUCHA VaVOOM has been delivering arguably the most electrifying shows on earth with a mind-blowing mix of Mexican masked wrestling, burlesque and comedy. On August 3 at the Mayan Theatre in downtown Los Angeles

On Thursday July 13th, a new monthly variety show hits the New York circuit. The Comedy Blender is 75 minutes of nonstop laughs, giving some of the brightest names in the business a chance to bring you a night of their best sketches, stand up and comedic performances!

The Declaration of Independence, The United States Constitution and The Bill of Rights are the words that built this country. Written by America's founding fathers, they provide a blueprint for our democracy.

BRIAN FALDUTO, once the young Billy (aka "Fancy Pants") we all knew and loved has grown up and graduated to become a successful Singer/Songwriter in his own right.

The third annual RED NOST DAY took place today concluding a six-week campaign of activity across the country. The campaign raised at least $35 million to help children in need, and has now raised more than $95 million in its first three years in the U.S.

More stars are joining NBC's star-studded television event THE RED NOSE DAY SPECIAL today, May 25 (10-11 p.m. ET) to have fun, raise money and change the lives of children in need in the U.S. and in some of the poorest communities around the world.

A star-studded cast of Hollywood favorites are coming together to have fun, raise money and change lives in RED NOSE DAY SPECIAL, airing Today, May 25 at 10 p.m. ET on NBC.

Comic Relief Inc., the charity behind Red Nose Day, today announced the return of the fundraising campaign. Red Nose Day in the U.S. will take place today, May 25, 2017, in conjunction with the third annual RED NOSE DAY SPECIAL from broadcast partner NBC.

More stars are joining NBC's star-studded television event THE RED NOSE DAY SPECIAL on Thursday, May 25 (10-11 p.m. ET) to have fun, raise money and change the lives of children in need in the U.S. and in some of the poorest communities around the world.

On a (thankfully) sunny Saturday afternoon, the thespians who usually inhabit London theatres turned bakers for the day. Benefitting Acting For Others, an umbrella name that represents 15 charities devoted to helping people in the theatre business, the West End Bake Off was a bounty of show-stopping sugary goodness.

More than 20 media outlets are generously supporting “THE RED NOSE DAY SPECIAL airing Thursday, May 25 (10-11 p.m. ET) on NBC by donating media space to promote the all-star charity event. In the spirit of Red Nose Day giving, media partners are donating print and digital space, airtime for spots, advertising space in theaters and more.

A star-studded cast of Hollywood favorites are coming together to have fun, raise money and change lives in RED NOSE DAY SPECIAL, airing Thursday, May 25 at 10 p.m. ET on NBC.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Olivier award-winning production of School of Rock - The Musical today announces that Gary Trainor, having played the role of alternate Dewey since the show's London premiere, will lead the cast as Dewey Finn from 17 May 2017, with Stephen Leask joining the cast as the alternate Dewey.

With Autism Awareness Month beginning, Los Angeles-based annual Autism Speaks benefit concert Light Up The Blues announces it will not be hosting an event this year

On Saturday, May 20th at 6pm at the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association's 2017 Beastly Ball, legendary guitarist Slash will be performing with a number of special guests to celebrate the L.A. Zoo's 50th Anniversary.