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'Love Hard,' the debut album from pop singer-songwriter Alyssa Bonagura will be released worldwide today, October 30. The album includes the song 'I Make My Own Sunshine,' which received national attention when it was used in a Lowe's commercial earlier this year.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 (8:00-9:01 p.m., ET), multi-platinum recording artist and six-time Grammy® winner Taylor Swift will perform her mega hit single, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," from her new blockbuster album, "Red."

Z100's Jingle Ball 2012 is approaching fast. With the artist line up finally announced, featuring artists like Justin Bieber, One Direction and Taylor Swift, it was no wonder that the tickets for this year's concert sold out within minutes of going on sale Tuesday morning. Luckily, Jovani Fashions, the official evening wear sponsor for the event, is giving 5 lucky fans a chance to win tickets to the sold out show.

'Love Hard,' the debut album from pop singer-songwriter Alyssa Bonagura will be released worldwide October 30. The album includes the song 'I Make My Own Sunshine,' which received national attention when it was used in a Lowe's commercial earlier this year.

One Direction, Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber are among the artists confirmed for this year's Jingle Ball, the annual star-studded, holiday-timed concert sponsored by New York's Top 40 music station, Z100 (WHTZ). This year's concert will take place on December 7 at New York's Madison Square Garden.

Acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Katie Cole is set to release her new single 'I Can't Wait' on October 22nd, 2012 through Beverly Martel Music. The track will be the leadoff single from her much-anticipated album, titled Lay It All Down, which is set for release in February 2013. The album features a guest appearance by songwriting and screen legend Kris Kristofferson.

Today, Z100, New York's Hit Music Station, announced the much-anticipated, star-studded lineup for its annual holiday concert, Z100's Jingle Ball 2012, presented by Aeropostale on Friday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden. To commemorate the pop culture phenomenon, Mayor Bloomberg has issued a special proclamation officially declaring December 7, 2012 Z100's Jingle Ball Day in New York City.

Uptown Express, the Bistro Award-winning and seven-time MAC Award-nominated male vocal pop quintet, delivers a new set of love songs both surprising and sweet, spanning the history of pop music.

Z2 Entertainment will present The Wailers perform "Survival" at the Fox Theatre on Friday, December 28th. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 19th for $26.00 in advance and $28.00 day of show.

The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's popular preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, are adding ONE NEW PERFORMANCE at 1:00 PM today, October 13, 2012 at the State Theatre, PlayhouseSquare.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest is escalating its longstanding campaign to reduce the consumption of soda and other sugary drinks today with the release of an animated short film exposing the drinks' unhappy health consequences. THE REAL BEARS tells the story of a family of polar bears who, even in their distant Arctic environment, are not immune from sunny marketing messages from Big Soda.

The New York Times artsbeatblog reports that Kristen Chenoweth and Sean Hayes will be among the roster of celebrities who will join talk show host Ellen DeGeneres when she receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on October 22.

The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's popular preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, are adding a second leg (50 cities, 70 performances) to their current sold-out nationwide concert tour and will play PlayhouseSquare today, October 13, 2012, at the State Theatre FOR ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY. After a brief break from the road, the tour will resume Aug. 23 in Melbourne, Fla. More than 200,000 fans will have seen the live show by the end of the first run making it one of this year's most successful music tours. Tickets and Fresh Beat Band VIP packages will be available at www.freshbeatbandlive.com and www.ticketmaster.com beginning Friday, April 13. Nickelodeon and Ticketmaster will offer pre-sale tickets and VIP packages beginning Thursday, April 5, at 10 a.m. local time in each city. Citi® card members will also have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Thursday, April 5, at 10a.m. through Citi's Private Pass Program at www.CitiPrivatePass.com.

MUSICIANS ON CALL-the non-profit organization that provides live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities-has gathered 20 exclusive 'VIP Experiences' from some of the top names in music and entertainment . Funds raised from all of the auctions-which run from September 27-October 18-will provide support for Musicians On Call's inaugural program at Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA Medical Center and expand its new Los Angeles branch to include additional programs, increasing the number of patients and hospitals served nationwide.

Warner Music Group (WMG) announced today that after more than eight years at WMG, Recorded Music Chairman and CEO, Lyor Cohen will resign from the company effective September 30, 2012.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter, Rachael Yamagata is currently in the midst of a SOLD OUT month-long NYC residency at Rockwood Music Hall. The An Evening with Rachael Yamagata and Friends residency marks Rachael's first New York shows since early Spring and will serve as a precursor to a North American headline tour. Please see below for all tour dates.

Warner Bros. Records recording artist Eric Hutchinson will kick off 'The Almost Solo Tour' on October 15th at San Francisco's Great American Music Hall. The series of special acoustic evenings will take place at intimate venues across the U.S., with audiences seated up close to Eric and his longtime band member, multi-instrumentalist Elliott Blaufuss. Special guest Jessie Payo will open on most dates. They will play three shows in Hutchinson's hometown of New York City: City Winery on October 29th and Joe's Pub on November 2nd and 3rd. Tickets go on sale this Friday and Saturday, September 14 and 15. See below for itinerary.

Talk Show Listings For Tuesday, September 4

Talk Show Listings For Tuesday, September 4

NBC's TODAY has announced additions to the lineup for their Toyota's Concert Series; breakout pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen and platinum recording artist Owl City.