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FX Networks has placed an order for the comedy Pilot, Pariah, starring Bill Burr and co-created by John Chernin and Dave Chernin, it was announced today by Nick Grad and Eric Schrier, Presidents of Original Programming, FX Networks and FX Productions.

What better way for fans to celebrate the syndicated premiere of Mike & Molly – now airing five nights a week – than with their own free trip to Hollywood, including a live taping of the show starring Billy Gardell and Melissa McCarthy at Warner Bros. Studio

FX will be the exclusive provider of off-network episodes on cable of the Emmy Award-winning hit CBS comedy series, Mike & Molly, beginning Tuesday, September 23, 2014, it was announced today by Chuck Saftler, President of Program Strategy and COO, FX Networks.

Speaking with The Star at the Toronto International Film Festival this week, the comic shared that he liked the idea of an all-female cast.

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The Toronto International Film Festival is in full swing, continuing through September 14, 2014. A total of 393 films are scheduled to be shown, including 143 world premieres. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the red carpet opening of ST VINCENT, featuring stars Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, and Chris O'Dowd below!

In the film, Maggie and her adopted 12-year-old son, Oliver, move next door to war veteran Vincent, but when Oliver gets locked out after school one day, Vincent allows him to stay at his house until his mom gets home. Because he has bills up to the ceiling and is desperate for cash, he tells Maggie he'll babysit Oliver every day after school. Vincent then introduces Oliver to his lifestyle, including gambling, drinking, and his relationship with a Russian prostitute.

This Friday, September 5 th (8:00 9:00 PM ET/PT) Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), will stage its fourth biennial fundraising event.

To commenorate the final episode of Chelsea Handler's nightly E! Talk Show CHELSEA LATELY, Handler invited a number of famous faces to say goodbye in song. Joining Handler were stars Gwen Stefani, Dave Grohl, Fergie, Avril Lavigne, Melissa McCarthy, Selena Gomez, Sandra Bullock, and more.

One of the best parts of all awards shows it what happens before the telecast - the red carpet! The carpet was filled with red, black and white with a hint of metallic. The women really brought it this year. Some notable standouts are Julia Roberts, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Allison Williams. Check out all of BWW Fashion's picks for this year's Emmy Awards best dressed below!

Stage veteran Allison Janney, well known for her performance as C.J. Cregg on Aaron Sorkin's long-running political drama THE WEST WING, was the recipient of the 2014 Emmy 'Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series' award for her role Anna Faris' former alcoholic - and estranged - mother, 'Bonnie,' on the CBS sitcom MOM.

The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards telecast will air live coast-to-coast live tonight at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT on NBC from the NOKIA Theater L.A. Live in Los Angeles. The stars have already hit the red carpet and settled in for the ceremony - but it's never too late to get one last look at the fashion!

The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards telecast will air live coast-to-coast live tonight at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT on NBC from the NOKIA Theater L.A. Live in Los Angeles. Over the last week, BroadwayWorld has been bringing you special Emmy coverage with profiles of Emmy-nominated theatre stars and plays adapted into Emmy-nominated TV movies. Check out all of BWW's Emmy Coverage.

E!'s “Chelsea Lately” is ending its legendary run with a live finale tonight, August 26th featuring a star-packed series finale that will be sure to make TV history. After seven years, Chelsea Handler is saying goodbye and some of her very famous friends are stopping by to help mark the occasion when Jennifer Aniston, Sandra Bullock and 30 more of Hollywood's biggest stars descend upon the famed Stage 1 at Universal Studios for one last curtain call.

Comedians Nate Bargatze, Adam Ray and Hampton Yount will take the stage in Mesa Arts Center's Piper Theater on Friday, September 5, at 8 p.m. for a special engagement presented in partnership with the ASU Polytechnic Programming and Activities Board. Tickets are on sale now and available at mesaartscenter.com or 480-644-6500. A limited number of free tickets are available to Arizona State University (ASU) students with a valid Suncard ID. ASU students can learn more about this offer and claim tickets at https://natebargatzeandfriends.eventbrite.com/.

The 66th Annual Emmy Awards will come to you from the Nokia Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles on NBC on Monday, August 25th live at 8:00pm. All week, BWW has been spotlighting the Emmy nominated TV performances of some of Broadway's biggest stars. If you want to follow along and interact with all of BroadwayWorld's Emmy coverage, check out #BWWEmmys on Twitter or visit our BWW Emmy Coverage Home.

Beginning August 26th, Music Choice-the multi-platform video and music network-will debut Chronicles, its first artist-focused episodic series on its linear TV channel Music Choice Play

The 2014 Emmys are fast approaching, and we have broken down all the Drama and Comedy acting categories for you, so you can go wager all your life savings on our infallible picks. (Don't actually do that.)

In anticipation of the live 66th Annual Emmy Award broadcast on NBC on Monday, August 25th, BWW will be spotlighting the Emmy nominated TV performances of some of Broadway's biggest stars. If you want to follow along and interact with all of BroadwayWorld's Emmy coverage, check out #BWWEmmys on Twitter.

E!'s “Chelsea Lately” is ending its legendary run with a live finale on Tuesday August 26th featuring a star-packed series finale that will be sure to make TV history. After seven years, Chelsea Handler is saying goodbye and some of her very famous friends are stopping by to help mark the occasion when Jennifer Aniston, Sandra Bullock and 30 more of Hollywood's biggest stars descend upon the famed Stage 1 at Universal Studios for one last curtain call.