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NBC is bringing in the holiday spirit with the stop-motion hourlong animated special “Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas,” set to air Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. Based on the popular film “Elf” and the hit Broadway show “Elf: The Musical,” the special will star four-time Emmy Award winner Jim Parsons (“The Big Bang Theory”) as Buddy.

Following the strong debut of Jill Soloway's dark comedy Transparent, Amazon will premiere all 10 episodes of the second season of Garry Trudeau's critically-acclaimed political comedy series ALPHA HOUSE today, October 24 exclusively on Amazon Prime Instant Video in the US, UK and Germany.

Gavin DeGraw stopped by this morning's TODAY to perform 'Fire' from his new album 'Finest Hour: The Best of Gavin DeGraw.

Keanu Reeves stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about his new film, 'John Wick,' in which he plays a retired hit man who goes on a rampage after a thug steals his car and kills his dog.

The queen of comedy, Melissa McCarthy stopped by NBC's TODAY to talk about starring opposite Bill Murray in her new film, 'St. Vincent.' The actress also addressed recent rumors that she will be appearing in the recently announced sequel to 'Ghostbusters.'

Bill Murray stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about his new film 'St. Vincent.'

NBC's TODAY continues to gain momentum and deliver significant ratings growth. For the week of October 6, TODAY posted its narrowest total viewer and A25-54 viewer gaps with GMA in five weeks.

James Marsden stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about his new film 'The Best of Me', a romantic drama based on the best selling novel by Nicolas Sparks.

Below, watch Driver perform the Elton John classic, 'Love Song' from her third studio album 'Ask Me to Dance.'

British sensation Sam Smith stopped by this morning's TODAY to perform his new hit single 'I'm Not the Only One' as well as his single 'Stay With Me,' which recently went triple platinum!

Russell Brand stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about his new book, 'Revolution,' covering a wide range of topics from drug laws to voting. He also opens up about his marriage to ex-wife Katy Perry.

Channing Tatum appeared on this morning's TODAY to talk about his new 3-D animated film 'Book of Life,' set against a backdrop of Mexico's Day of the Dead.

Paula and Ed Kassig, the parents of American ISIS hostage Abdul-Rahman Kassig, sat down with NBC News' Peter Alexander in an interview which aired today, Monday, October 13 on TODAY.

NBC's TODAY continues to gain momentum and post significant ratings growth. Year-to-date, TODAY has narrowed the total viewer gap with GMA by 9% versus the same period last year.

For the past month, Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) and NBC's “TODAY” have asked viewers and social media fans to share stories of community heroes making a big impact via small acts of generosity.

Country music star Jason Aldean stopped by this morning's TODAY to perform his new single 'Burnin' It Down' from his latest album, 'Old Boots, New Dirt'.

The British band Bastille stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC to perform their hit single 'Pompeii' as part of the Toyota Concert Series. Check out the appearance below!

NBC's TODAY continues to gain momentum and post significant ratings growth. For the 2014 calendar year-to-date, TODAY has narrowed the total viewer gap with GMA by 10%.