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'Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief,' today announced its lineup of superstar musical performances. The global telethon will feature performances by Wyclef Jean, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Shakira, and Sting in New York City; Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Dave Matthews, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift and a group performance by Keith Urban, Kid Rock, and Sheryl Crow in Los Angeles; and Coldplay, and a group performance by Bono, The Edge, Jay-Z, and Rihanna in a newly added London location. All musical performances will be available for purchase for $.99 per song through the Apple iTunes Store beginning Saturday, January 23, with all proceeds benefiting Haiti relief funds managed by 'Hope for Haiti Now' charities.

The 36th People's Choice Awards were handed out tonight, with fan favorite 'Glee' picking up the awards for Favorite New TV Comedy, and Hugh Jackmantaking home the trophy for Favorite Action Star.

Multi-platinum album selling and award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Richard Marx comes to The Orleans Showroom for two nights, Valentine's Weekend, February 13 and 14.

A star-studded selection of talent from film, TV and music including Sandra Bullock, Colbie Caillat, Mariah Carey, Steve Carell, Jackie Chan, Chevy Chase, Kaley Cuoco, Ellen DeGeneres, Jenna Elfman, Johnny Galecki, Ginnifer Goodwin, Tim Gunn, Taraji P. Henson, Josh Holloway, LL COOL J, Hugh Jackman, Ashton Kutcher, Hugh Laurie, Taylor Lautner, George Lopez, Kellan Lutz, Kathryn Morris, Jim Parsons, Paula Patton, Ryan Reynolds, Nicole Scherzinger, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Sofia Vergara and Kate Walsh are scheduled to attend the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2010 to be broadcast live from the Nokia Theater L.A. Live in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 6 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. The night will kick-off with an all-star musical number with host Queen Latifah and surprise guests and later will feature a dynamic performance by Mary J. Blige.

Current GRAMMY Award nominees Beyoncé, Fergie and the Black Eyed Peas, Lady Antebellum, Maxwell, and Taylor Swift are the first performers announced for the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast.

Nominations for the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced tonight by The Recording Academy and reflected an eclectic mix of the best and brightest over the past year in music, as determined by the voting members of The Academy.

The show was broadcast live from the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on SUNDAY, NOV. 22 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT) on ABC. For the third year, winners were determined by online voting at www.ama.abc.com, www.amavote.com and www.mycokerewards.com. Artists were honored in The categories of Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Latin and Contemporary Inspirational.

Only two days away, yet the excitement continues to grow for 'The 43rd Annual CMA Awards.' It was announced today that four-time nominee Taylor Swift will deliver the opening performance.

The People's Choice Awards, presented annually to entertainers in the categories of music, film and television, are unique in that unlike its Oscar and Golden Globe counterparts, the nominees and winners are selected by the viewing and voting public, as opposed to a panel of industry peers.

Only two days away, yet the excitement continues to grow for 'The 43rd Annual CMA Awards.' It was announced today that four-time nominee Taylor Swift will deliver the opening performance.

Kidman, who is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations, hoped to use her celebrity to help focus Washington lawmakers' attention on the issue of violence against women. The subcommittee was holding hearings Wednesday on the 'International Violence Against Women Act' which is expected to be voted on by members of Congress within the next several weeks.

The 2009 37th Annual American Music Award Nominees have been announced and pop icon, the late Michael Jackson dominates the pool with five nominations, alongside Taylor Swift who garnered six. Green Day, whose show, An American Idiot is enjoying a sold out run at Berkeley Rep, was recognized in the Favorite Alternative Rock Artist category. Broadway's Annie Get Your Gun star received recognition in Favorite Female Country Music Artist category. Music award staple Beyonce Knowles, who starred as Dina Jones in the film version of Dreamgirls is celebrated with three nominations for her album I Am...Sasha Fierce.

The Sheldon presents Tommy Emmanuel with special guest Rick Price, Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Called 'one of the greatest guitar players in the country' by Chet Atkins, two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel has a professional career that spans over four decades and continues to intersect with some of the finest musicians throughout the world.

The Sheldon presents Tommy Emmanuel with special guest Rick Price, Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Called 'one of the greatest guitar players in the country' by Chet Atkins, two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel has a professional career that spans over four decades and continues to intersect with some of the finest musicians throughout the world.

This bold venture of fusing rock, pop, Broadway and opera is bound to have people buzzing in Philly and beyond for quite a while.

The Rock Tenor makes its debut this summer beginning July 8, starring vocalist Rob Evan (Broadway performer and lead singer for the multi-platinum band The Trans-Siberian Orchestra), who conceived the show with director Vincent Marini (former Producing Artistic Director of New Jersey's Lenape Regional Performing Arts Center) officially opens July 15 and closes August 23. The Rock Tenor fuses rock and roll anthems, Broadway classics, opera favorites, country rhythms and classical melodies in a unique performance that showcases these familiar works in a whole new light. The Rock Tenor will be performed at The Wilma Theater, located at 265 South Broad Street. Tickets are $25-$40 and are available at www.therocktenor.com or by phone at (215) 546-7824.