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Bringing in shock jock radio host Howard Stern as a judge on NBC's AMERICA'S GOT TALENT, did not to much to boost the ratings of the long-running talent competition. Monday's Season 7 premiere earned 10.3 million viewers and a 3.6 in the adults 18-to-49 demographic - down from last year's 4.2.

Two-time Emmy®-winning filmmaker Peter Jones explores his life, career, complexities, and contradictions in the two-hour documentary American Masters JOHNNY CARSON: KING OF LATE NIGHT premiering nationally tonight, May 14, 2012 at 9 pm (ET) on PBS (check local listings). 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of Carson taking over The Tonight Show from Jack Paar and the 20th anniversary of his retirement.

Fast-Rising Cabaret Stars Will Dazzle Royal Room Fans from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day: Carole J. Bufford, Nicolas King, Jennifer Sheehan, Wayne Hosford & Ariana Savalas The Colony Hotel - which The Palm Beach Post has hailed as "probably the best place for cabaret on the planet" - plans another sizzling, song-filled summer with some really hot and fast-rising performers straight from Manhattan's leading cabarets - several of whom are making their Royal Room debut and other performers who are returning favorites for loyal fans of the Royal Room Supper Club. The Colony Hotel's world famous Royal Room is widely celebrated for presenting "immaculately staged cabaret performances" by well known Grammy- and Tony-winning stars (Conde Nast Traveler, February 2011).

FOX escaped with the adults 18-49 crown on Thursday thanks to new episodes of AMERICAN IDOL.

Broken Nose Theatre is proud to announce the Chicago premiere of the Off-Broadway hit, MY FIRST TIME at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 North Lincoln Ave., June 8 - July 28. Directed by Chicago's Broken Nose Theatre Artistic Director Benjamin Brownson and written by Ken Davenport and real people just like you, MY FIRST TIME runs Fridays and Saturdays at 11 p.m. Opening Night/Press Opening is Saturday, June 9 at 11 p.m. (Preview performance is June 8). For tickets to MY FIRST TIME visit www.greenhousetheater.org or call 773.404.7336.

NBC's late-night lineup has generated #1 results for the week of April 30-May 4, delivering bigger audiences in adults 18-49 and total viewers than the time-period competition on ABC and CBS.

FOX continued its reign on Wednesday with another two-hour AMERICAN IDOL last night.

Oscar Productions presents The Last Five Years, with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, directed by Peter Berube, with music direction by Lauren Fraley. One preview performance plays June 7th at 7:15pm and the show runs Saturday, June 16th, 17th, 22nd, and 23rd at 5:30pm. All performances are presented as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival.

The multi award-winning event will feature acclaimed Broadway and television star Megan Hilty (SMASH); singer-songwriter Javier Colon (winner of THE VOICE); R&B superstars Kool & The Gang; four time Tony-nominated Broadway star Kelli O'Hara.

NBC was the top demo draw on Tuesday thanks to the two-hour season finale of THE VOICE. Leading off the night was a special early edition of 'Fashion Star' - its lowest rating to date.

NBC was the network to beat on Monday thanks to the penultimate installments of THE VOICE and 'Smash'.

NBC's AMERICA'S GOT TALENT and its producers have again collaborated with YouTube, and for the first time, show sponsor Snapple, to allow talented acts from across the country the opportunity to audition online for their shot at stardom and a million-dollar prize.

ABC (7.64 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 2.4, #1) took home top demo honors on Sunday thanks to new episodes of 'America's Funniest Home Videos', 'Once Upon a Time', 'Desperate Housewives' and the season finale of 'GCB'.

Fast-Rising Cabaret Stars Will Dazzle Royal Room Fans from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day: Carole J. Bufford, Nicolas King, Jennifer Sheehan, Wayne Hosford & Ariana Savalas The Colony Hotel - which The Palm Beach Post has hailed as 'probably the best place for cabaret on the planet' - plans another sizzling, song-filled summer with some really hot and fast-rising performers straight from Manhattan's leading cabarets - several of whom are making their Royal Room debut and other performers who are returning favorites for loyal fans of the Royal Room Supper Club. The Colony Hotel's world famous Royal Room is widely celebrated for presenting 'immaculately staged cabaret performances' by well known Grammy- and Tony-winning stars (Conde Nast Traveler, February 2011).

James Morrison has established himself as one of the UK's biggest and brightest male voices after his latest full-length album The Awakening topped charts and was certified platinum earlier this year. Now, he brings his soulful, sincere music to the US on his first headlining tour through the states in support of The Awakening. James will take a brief pause from tour to play NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno tonight, May 4th at 11:35/10:35c.

NBC's LOVE IN THE WILD announces the 14 original single men and women as well as the seven surprise men searching for 'the one' on the Endemol produced adventure-dating series premiering Thursday, June 7 (8-10 p.m. ET).

Bettye LaVette arrives at The Colonial Theatre on May 26 at 8pm.

For the tenth year, the Nobodies of Comedy visit the State Theatre, tonight, May 4 at 8 PM.

The Town Hall presents Lea Salonga: The Journey Continues. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning actress and recording artist will perform in concert tonight, Friday, May 4, 2012 at 8pm. Tickets, priced at $55, $50 and $45, are now available via Ticketmaster.com (800-982-2787).

FOX (16.30 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.6, #1) as usual was the network to beat on Wednesday with another two-hour AMERICAN IDOL (16.30 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 4.6, #1).