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WE Day California Unites 16,000 Young Change-Makers with Selena Gomez, Jackie Corin, Jennifer Anniston & More

The world's largest youth empowerment event, WE Day, is returning to southern California on April 19, 2018 at The “Fabulous” Forum. An unparalleled celebration of young people committed to making a difference, WE Day California will bring together over 16,000 students and educators from across the state for a powerful, life-changing experience featuring renowned speakers, innovative thought leaders and celebrity performers. WE Day California will be filmed for a one-hour national televised broadcast special airing on ABC on August 17, 2018 at 8P ET/7P CT.

Academy Award and Golden Globe winning performer George Chakiris and acclaimed dancer, Barrie Chase have been named the honorees for the Professional Dancers Society's (PDS) annual Gypsy Awards Luncheon, it was announced by PDS President, Mitzi Gaynor and PDS Board Chairman, Joni Berry.  Emmy and Grammy nominated choreographer/director/singer Toni Basil will receive the organization's Choreographer's Award.  PDS' 31st Anniversary Luncheon will be held on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel (9876 Wilshire Blvd.) in Beverly Hills, CA.

When she rose to fame on Season 6 of 'American Idol,' LaKisha Jones, who bears a vocal and physical resemblance to Aretha Franklin, blew away judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson with Aretha's 'Think' and 'Until You Come Back to Me.' Ms. Jones is ready to reclaim center stage with an unbelievable evening celebrating the great ladies of song: Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Tina Turner and the one and only Whitney Houston when she belts out the hits in To Whitney, With Love Saturday, April 7th at 8pm at The Ridgefield Playhouse, part of Northeast Builders of Ridgefield Emerging Artist Series and Pepsi Rock Series Powered by Xfinity.

Tony Award-winning actress Laura Benanti brought her consummate performance style to its pinnacle in her one-woman cabaret show, An Evening with Laura Benanti to the Straz Centre for the Performing Arts in Tampa. Her exuberant fans showed up in big numbers to see a performer whose act transcends generations.

The Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation (LAPMF) will hold a special benefit concert on Tuesday March 6 at Avalon Hollywood. The evening will begin with a performance by LA-based rock musicians Heaven & Earth. Steven Tyler and the Loving Mary Band will close the evening out.

Final casting is announced today for the West End production of the Olivier Award-nominated The Rat Pack - Live from Las Vegas, which returns to the Theatre Royal, Haymarket - home to its first West End run in 2003 - for a strictly limited season from Wednesday 13 December - Saturday 3 February.

'90s pop star and AMERICAN IDOL judge Paula Abdul will guest star on the fourth season of ABC's FRESH OFF THE BOAT. The episode will tape next month.

Celebrating over 25 years in show business, four-time GRAMMY Award-winning R&B vocal group Boyz II Men return with their latest album Under the Streetlight (Sony Masterworks) available October 20.

Veteran music producer and television personality Randy Jackson and his partners Richard G. Stewart Jr., and Sammy Oriti launched their new production complex Starwest Studios last night at an invitation-only event that displayed the many attributes of their Burbank complex to best effect.

Today Swedish singer-songwriter Marlene released her new single, Miss You a Little, (Spotify - YouTube) via her own label, SWEET MUSIC. The soulful, personal ballad puts words to those quiet nights after a breakup, when the warmth of another person is gone and you're left with your own thoughts.

Iconic music artists and cutting-edge acts now share their voice through spoken word on the new Music Connection Podcast on PodcastOne, America's largest advertiser-supported podcast network.

Celebrating over 25 years in show business, four-time GRAMMY Award-winning R&B vocal group Boyz II Men return with their latest album Under the Streetlight (Sony Masterworks) available October 20.

Ari B takes to a whole new playing field with her new music video 'Dance Into The Party', showing moves never seen before as well as the singer's commanding, meaningful narrative. The music video was directed by Wayne Isham (Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bon Jovi) and choreographed by Chuck Maldonado (Stomp the Yard, Step Up 4),

Ari B takes to a whole new playing field with her new music video 'Dance Into The Party', showing moves never seen before as well as the singer's commanding, meaningful narrative. The music video was directed by Wayne Isham (Michael Jackson, Madonna, Bon Jovi) and choreographed by Chuck Maldonado (Stomp the Yard, Step Up 4),

What makes a great summer song? It should come on with the easy inevitability of an ocean breeze, but it also needs to be sufficiently energetic to move the crowd at a party.

Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating its 33rd season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, continues its summer season with 'West Side Story,' the explosive musical retelling of the Romeo and Juliet story set against the backdrop of rival street gangs in 1950s New York City. Staged on the grounds of the Richter Arts Center in Danbury July 7 through 22, performances take place outdoors under the stars Friday through Sunday evenings at 8:30 p.m., with additional specially discounted performances on Thursday, July 13 and 20.

Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating its 33rd season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, continues its summer season with 'West Side Story,' the explosive musical retelling of the Romeo and Juliet story set against the backdrop of rival street gangs in 1950s New York City. Staged on the grounds of the Richter Arts Center in Danbury July 7 through 22, performances take place outdoors under the stars Today through Sunday evenings at 8:30 p.m., with additional specially discounted performances on Thursday, July 13 and 20.