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TV One's celebration of Black History Month through the lens of comedy extends on-line with the launch of a new web series, Black History Bowl starring popular blogger, Franchesca Ramsey.

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) today released its year-end tally of 2012 Gold & Platinum (G&P) Program awards.

Elektra recording artist Marina And The Diamonds has unveiled the next series of North American dates on her ongoing 'Lonely Hearts Club' headline tour. The dates -- which see support from Charli XCX -- get underway May 2nd at The Showbox At The Market in Seattle and then continue through a major New York City concert at the world famous Central Park SummerStage at Rumsey Playfield on May 29th (see itinerary below). For complete details, please visit www.marinaandthediamonds.com/live.htm.

RBMG/Island Def Jam Music Group global superstar Justin Bieber is celebrating 2013 in style by announcing the release of his new acoustic album, BELIEVE ACOUSTIC-arriving in stores today, January 29th, and is now available for pre-order on iTunes(http://smarturl.it/JBBelieveAcoustic).

International Checkout Inc. announced its partnership with one of the leading names in contemporary fashion, Nanette Lepore, expanding her brand's reach to consumers in more that 220 destinations. International customers can now shop on the designer's website, view pricing and pay in their local currency, and have their items shipped to their address.

Miss Greater Baton Rouge, Megan Miller, wobbled into her AMERICAN IDOL audition on crutches on last night's show filmed in Baton Rouge, Lousiana. In addition to her stellar performance, the judges applauded her determination and ambition and sent her through to the Hollywood round. Check out her audition below!

This February, FOX fuels up with major television events, all-new episodes and big guest stars, including the landmark 850th episode of COPS Feb. 2;

Mariah Carey was brought to tears last night when AMERICAN IDOL hopeful Burnell Taylor sang a stirring rendition of 'I'm Here,' from Broadway's The Color Purple. Burnell was the final contestant on last night's auditions from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Check out his performance below!

Tonight on American Idol, the judges rolled into Charolette, North Carolina in hopes to find the next big talent. The episode kicked off with footage of the long speculated feud between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. As everyone knows however, the show must go on and that it did.

Below, check out quotables from NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH Jimmy Fallon JANUARY 14 - 18.

On last night's episode of AMERICAN IDOL, America was introduced to Lazaro Arbos of Florida who has suffered from a terrible stutter since the time he was a little boy. Although he struggled to speak to judges Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj and Keith Urban, the inspirational 21-year-old blew them away with his rendition of 'Bridge Over Troubled Water.' Check out his performance below!

Relativity Music Group and Republic Records will release the original motion picture soundtrack to Relativity Media's upcoming deeply romantic thriller Safe Haven on February 5th. The soundtrack features original tracks "We Both Know," written and performed by Republic Records' two-time Grammy Award-winner Colbie Caillat and RCA Records' multi-platinum recording artist Gavin DeGraw (http://smarturl.it/ColbieWeBothKnowiTns ) and "The Journey" by FM Radio. Tristan Prettyman, Irish singer/songwriter Gareth Dunlop and a host of new talent also contributed tracks. Award-winning composer Deborah Lurie wrote the score and contributes an original song to the soundtrack. See full track listing below.

In anticipation of tonight's season 12 premiere of AMERICAN IDOL, host Ryan Seacrest stopped by THE TODAY SHOW. In the interview, Seacrest sheds some light on what to expect moving foward, as well as the infamous rivalry between new judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey. Check out the clip below!

Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX); 19 Entertainment Ltd., a division of Core Media Group; and FremantleMedia North America today announced that Ford Motor Company, Coca-Cola and AT&T will return as official sponsors for the 12th season of AMERICAN IDOL.

Teen Pop/R&B quartet Mindless Behavior announce their return with the release of their sophomore album All Around The World on March 12th via Streamline/Conjunction/Interscope Records. Beginning February 12th, fans will be able to pre-order the album online and will receive the track 'All Around The World' as a bonus.

Teen Pop/R&B quartet MINDLESS BEHAVIOR announce their triumphant return with the release of their eagerly anticipated sophomore album All Around The World on March 12th via Streamline/Conjunction/Interscope Records.