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The Women's Forum of New York presents The 2nd Annual Elly Awards Luncheon benefitting The Education Fund of The Women's Forum today, May 18 at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The awards, named for The Women's Forum founder Elinor Guggenheimer, will honor outstanding women leaders.

ABC will present a special two- hour edition of 20/20, 'The Real Queen: By Her Own Royal Family with Katie Couric,' anchored by Katie Couric. The special will feature exclusive interviews with members of the Royal Family, including a chat with HRH Prince William from Buckingham Palace.

With millions around the world watching the historic celebrations surrounding Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee this spring, ABC News will air two exclusive primetime broadcasts .

Days before the celebrations surrounding the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, ABC News marks the occasion with a special two- hour edition of 20/20, 'The Real Queen: By Her Own Royal Family with Katie Couric,' anchored by Katie Couric.

Tony Award winning actress Jane Krakowski, fashion industry leader Susan Sokol and philanthropist Ann Levine will receive The Spirit of Life® Award at City of Hope's annual Spring luncheon today, May 14, at The Plaza Hotel. City of Hope's East End Chapter/Jeanne Kaye League will present the three distinguished women with its top philanthropic honor in recognition of their professional achievements, charitable contributions and personal commitment to the fight against women's cancers.

The Women's Forum of New York will present the 2nd Annual Elly Awards Luncheon benefitting The Education Fund of The Women's Forum on Friday, May 18 at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The awards, named for The Women's Forum founder Elinor Guggenheimer, will honor outstanding women leaders. Arianna Huffington & Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel will be the honorees.

Kravis Center Caps Sensational 20th Anniversary Season in May & June With Fun-Filled Shows for Entertainment Fans of All Ages + Spotlight on Young Musicians - May 3 + CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG LIVE! - May 5 + The Gipsy Kings - May 9 + Straight No Chaser - May 11 + The New 25th Anniversary Production of LES MISÉRABLES - May 16-26 + Katie Couric's THE BRAND NEW KID - June 19-22

The Women's Forum of New York will present The 2nd Annual Elly Awards Luncheon benefitting The Education Fund of The Women's Forum on Friday, May 18 at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The awards, named for The Women's Forum founder Elinor Guggenheimer, will honor outstanding women leaders.

As first reported on TVGuide.com, MURPHY BROWN creator Diane English is currently in talks with CBS and Warner Bros. about the possibility of producing 'political-commentary specials' featuring Candice Bergen in character as 'Murphy Brown', the tough-talking TV journalist from the popular 1990's CBS sitcom.

Celebrity icons from television, film and music joined TV Land and host Kelly Ripa for an unforgettable evening tonight at the 'TV Land Awards' 10th Anniversary celebration, which returned to New York for the second year in a row!

Orlando Repertory Theatre (The REP), in partnership with UCF, has announced its 10th Birthday Season. The REP is Orlando's only professional theatre for families and young audiences and has performed shows such as PINKALICIOUS: The Musical, Lyle the Crocodile, and A Nutty Nutcracker Christmas.

Season three of AT THE PALEY CENTER, focusing on women in news, is starting to tape its signature conversations with Paley Center president and CEO Pat Mitchell, which will air on WNET/Thirteen in the fall.

TVGuide.com reports that newswoman Katie Couric will soon be partnering with ABC News and Yahoo on a new weekly online web series entitled KATIE'S TAKE. The show is set to debut on May 1.

Kravis Center Caps Sensational 20th Anniversary Season in May & June With Fun-Filled Shows for Entertainment Fans of All Ages + Spotlight on Young Musicians - May 3 + CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG LIVE! - May 5 + The Gipsy Kings - May 9 + Straight No Chaser - May 11 + The New 25th Anniversary Production of LES MISÉRABLES - May 16-26 + Katie Couric's THE BRAND NEW KID - June 19-22

Tony Award winning actress Jane Krakowski, fashion industry leader Susan Sokol and philanthropist Ann Levine will receive The Spirit of Life® Award at City of Hope's annual Spring luncheon on Monday, May 14, at The Plaza Hotel. City of Hope's East End Chapter/Jeanne Kaye League will present the three distinguished women with its top philanthropic honor in recognition of their professional achievements, charitable contributions and personal commitment to the fight against women's cancers.

Celebrity icons from television, film and music joined TV Land and host Kelly Ripa for an unforgettable evening tonight at the 'TV Land Awards' 10th Anniversary celebration, which returned to New York for the second year in a row!

Deadline.com reports that the ABC network has renewed its only remaining daytime drama series GENERAL HOSPITAL, while canceling its latest talk show endeavor THE REVOLUTION. In addition, the network will add a 'Good Morning America' afternoon show beginning this summer.

TV Land announced today that the cast and show creator behind the cutting-edge and witty CBS series, MURPHY BROWN - Candice Bergen, Faith Ford, Joe Regalbuto, Charles Kimbrough, Grant Shaud and Diane English - will be honored with the Impact Award at the 'TV Land Awards' 10th Anniversary celebration, taping Saturday, April 14 at the Lexington Avenue Armory at Gramercy Park in New York City.

Despite bringing in popular news anchor Katie Couric to fill in for the vacationing Robin Roberts on ABC'S GOOD MORNING AMERICA, the 'Today' show still won the morning ratings battle, particularly in the all-important adults 25-54 demographic.