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The Capitol Center for the Arts is pleased to announce an exciting lineup of performances for our sixteenth season. On Saturday, October 15, legendary comedian Bill Cosby makes his first appearance on the Chubb Theatre stage.

The 22nd Annual Dusty Film and Animation Festival kicks-off Friday, May 6 and continues through Tuesday, May 10 highlighting over 100 films by students graduating from the BFA Film, Video and Animation Department at the School of Visual Arts (SVA).

One of a kind musical group Black Violin will bring their unique blend of jazz, hip-hop, funk and classical music to the Colonial for a series of events this May. They will work with local area music students in two special workshops on Wednesday, May 11, followed by two school matinee performances on Thursday, May 12.

Nicole Scherzinger appeared as Maureen in last summer's adaptation of RENT at the Hollywood Bowl; will she next appear in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA or CATS? Maybe not, but for Scherzinger it would be something she looks forward to. 'If there's any way I can have a working and creative relationship with Andrew that would be my greatest honour,' she tells the Mirror.

On Wednesday, February 23rd at 6:00 PM, Black Violin will rock The Orpheum Theatre to its very core. Fusing elements of classical, jazz, blues, R&B and hip-hop, phenomenal fiddlers Kev and Will B--along with their mixing maestro DJ TK- promise a night of show stopping entertainment.

On Wednesday, February 23rd at 6:00 PM, Black Violin will rock The Orpheum Theatre to its very core. Fusing elements of classical, jazz, blues, R&B and hip-hop, phenomenal fiddlers Kev and Will B--along with their mixing maestro DJ TK- promise a night of show stopping entertainment.

After an incredible opening month, with resident DJs Erick Morillo breaking in the decks on New Year's Eve, Kaskade spinning until 8 a.m. after New Year's Day, and Roger Sanchez, ATB and Chuckie turning up the heat at the city's newest music destination, Marquee Las Vegas continues into February full of more exclusive 2011 residencies from some of the leading artists in the world, including Sander Van Doorn, Above & Beyond and Markus Schulz.

Producers David Maldonado and Juan Toro announced today the Off Broadway premiere of La Barbería (The Barbershop), a new Spanglish comedic drama by David Maldonado (Celia: The Life and Music of Celia Cruz, Quien Mato A Hector Lavoe) and Ari Maniel Cruz.

The multi-talented Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs has been announced by the Associated Press as an upcoming guest star on a spring episode of the popular series 'Hawaii Five-O' on CBS. Combs' character is Reggie Williams, an NYPD detective who comes to Honolulu in pursuit of men who committed a crime against his family. In addition, some of Combs' music will be used in the episode.

Producers David Maldonado and Juan Toro announced today the Off Broadway premiere of La Barbería (The Barbershop), a new Spanglish comedic drama by David Maldonado (Celia: The Life and Music of Celia Cruz, Quien Mato A Hector Lavoe) and Ari Maniel Cruz.

Soul/R&B legend Betty Wright has signed with S-Curve records following a 2011 Grammy nomination for her bold new song 'Go!' in the Traditional R&B Vocal category. Recorded live and clocking in at ten minutes long, the song takes a gritty, unflinching and ultimately courageous look at domestic violence.

A star-studded selection of talent from film, TV and music including Malin Akerman, Julie Bowen, Michael Chiklis, Miranda Cosgrove, Kaley Cuoco, Taye Diggs, Lisa Edelstein, Zac Efron, Neil Patrick Harris, Teri Hatcher, the Kardashians, Minka Kelly, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Hugh Laurie, Taylor Lautner, Zachary Levi, AnnaLynne McCord, Leighton Meester, Stephen Moyer, Conan O'Brien, Jerry O'Connell, Jim Parsons, Pauley Perrette, Katy Perry, Natalie Portman, Emma Roberts, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Swift and Kate Walsh are scheduled to attend the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2011, to be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 5 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Diddy. Mr. Combs. Puff Daddy. Sean Jean. P. Diddy. No matter how many times he changes his name, one thing remains the same: Sean 'Diddy' Combs KNOWS how to throw a party! And party he did as the famed music mogul, fashion designer and actor lived up to every expectation, taking Sin City by storm and creating the biggest and most lavish party for New Year's Eve 2011 at LAX nightclub inside Luxor Hotel and Casino.

A star-studded selection of talent from film, TV and music including Malin Akerman, Julie Bowen, Michael Chiklis, Miranda Cosgrove, Kaley Cuoco, Taye Diggs, Lisa Edelstein, Zac Efron, Neil Patrick Harris, Teri Hatcher, the Kardashians, Minka Kelly, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Hugh Laurie, Taylor Lautner, Zachary Levi, AnnaLynne McCord, Leighton Meester, Stephen Moyer, Conan O'Brien, Jerry O'Connell, Jim Parsons, Pauley Perrette, Katy Perry, Natalie Portman, Emma Roberts, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Swift and Kate Walsh are scheduled to attend the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2011, to be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 5 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Diddy visits BET's 106 & Park at BET Studios on December 13, 2010 in New York City.

The Game is from the birthplace of Gangsta' Rap, Compton, CA. But this is a new, different Westside story, one that joins with the Eastside while paying respects to rap's hardcore pioneers of the ‘80s, NWA.

Rock star Bret Michaels is in negotiations to possibly replace Simon Cowell on 'American Idol,' contactmusic.com reports.

Photos from arrivals for the 2010 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on June 27, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

Celebrated performer Neil Patrick Harris will direct the premiere of RENT at the Hollywood Bowl this summer. Responding to the mixed reactions of his casting Vanessa Hudgens as Mimi, Harris has now spoken out in support of the High School Musical actress.

The casting of the premiere of RENT at the Hollywood Bowl is completed; Nicole Scherzinger, solo artist, lead singer of The Pussycat Dolls, and this season's winner of Dancing With the Stars, will play Maureen.