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Blue Note Entertainment Group has announced its first-annual NEW YORK BRASS AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL, a celebration of New Orleans music and culture January 7-12, 2014. Artists including THE REBIRTH BRASS BAND, THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA, THE DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND, KELLER WILLIAMS AND THE TRAVELIN' MCCOURYS and more will take to the stage at Blue Note Jazz Club, B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, The Highline Ballroom, Lucille's Bar & Grill, and Drom, bringing a mix of New Orleans jazz-fusion, blues and brass for six nights of unforgettable Southern comfort.

The 125th Tournament of Roses Parade will air live from Pasadena, California on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 (11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. 'Good Morning America' news anchor Josh Elliott and ESPN's Hannah Storm will co-host the network's live coverage. This year's parade will feature 45 floral floats in the theme of 'Dreams Come True.' The Grand Marshal will be famous sports broadcaster and The Voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Vin Scully.

Spend Christmas with Pacific Symphony and LeAnn Rimes! It's a heartwarming holiday celebration when the orchestra welcomes to the stage the two-time Grammy Award-winning country/pop singer today-Saturday, Dec. 19-21, at 8 p.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.

NBC dominated the night among the Big 4 in 18-49, with “The Voice” the #1 show of the night by a 39% margin (3.9 vs. 2.8 for the #2 show, CBS's “NCIS”).

Washington, DC [CapitalWirePR] December 16, 2013 – Andres W. Lopez, Co-Founder of the Futuro Fund that helped President Obama engage Hispanics at an unprecedented level in his 2012 reelection, will headline the 3rd Annual Hispanic VIP Gala on December 16, 2013 at 6:30 pm at the GALA Theatre, following a Red Carpet and Celebration Reception hosted at the Former Residence of the Ambassador of Spain. Mr. Lopez will be awarded the 2013 Person of the Year Award for his ongoing work as a dedicated Leader and Advocate for equal justice whose contributions have made a local and national impact.

Below are remarks by President Barack Obama made yesterday at 32ND “CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON” broadcast.

The Brevard Music Center (BMC) will open its 2014 season on Saturday, June 21, with the Music Center debut of one of the true superstars of classical music – violinist Itzhak Perlman. A Kennedy Center Honoree and multiple Grammy winner, Perlman's 50-year career has included performances with the world's top orchestras, television and film appearances, and concerts for heads of state including Queen Elizabeth II and President Obama. Perlman will join BMC Artistic Director Keith Lockhart and the Brevard Music Center Orchestra for an evening of his most well-loved works from film, television and classical repertoire.

Below are the official remarks by President Obama at the 2013 KENNEDY CENTER HONORS reception, held Sunday, December 8th from the East Room of The White House

Motown's Tony Nominee Charl Brown, and Saycon Sengbloh will join fellow cast-mate N'Kenge for her Holiday Magic Concert featuring Motown's Jamal Story and 12 year old Ice staking sensation and Actress Ilana Sedaka at Stage 72 @ The triad.

The celebrated Irish actor Gabriel Byrne, who was brought up a strict Catholic and trained for the priesthood, discusses Pope Francis in a thoughtful radio interview with Michael Des Barres airing today, describing the pontiff's recent acts of humility as empty gestures that won't fundamentally change the Catholic Church.

Two lawyers find themselves defending a wealthy white executive charged with raping a black woman. When a new legal assistant gets involved in the case, the opinions that boil beneath explode to the surface. When Mamet turns the spotlight on what we think but can't say, dangerous truths are revealed, and no punches are spared.

The Directors Guild of America today announced that it will honor Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers of Shondaland with the Guild's 2014 Diversity Award.

Carnegie Hall today announced that conductor Michael Tilson Thomas has graciously agreed to step in for Yannick Nezet-Seguin, leading The Philadelphia Orchestra's performance in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage this Friday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Nezet-Seguin has cancelled this appearance as well as concerts this week in Philadelphia on medical advice that he not travel for the next few weeks due to sinus-related problems. Pianist Helene Grimaud is soloist for this performance; Brahms's Piano Concerto No. 1 will replace the previously-announced Brahms's Piano Concerto No. 2 at her request. The second half of the program, featuring Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique, remains as announced.

Below, check out what Cardinal Dolan had to say on Obamacare and more in his interview with David Gregory!

Playwright, director and screenwriter David Mamet made a bold observation about President Obama in a recent interview with The Hugh Hewitt Show.

On last night's Piers Morgan on CNN, former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson weighed in on a number of political hot topics, from the taboos surrounding the n-word to Obamacare to the media reports on the supposed trend of "knockout games."

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, WELL IT'S ALMOST THANKSGIVING. HERE'S AN AMAZING STATISTIC: OVER 43 MILLION PEOPLE WILL BE TRAVELING OVER THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND. IN FACT MORE BREASTS AND LEGS WILL BE GRABBED AT THE AIRPORT THAN AT THANKSGIVING DINNER TABLES ALL ACROSS…

Orange County, Calif.—Nov. 26, 2013—Spend Christmas with Pacific Symphony and LeAnn Rimes! It's a heartwarming holiday celebration when the orchestra welcomes to the stage the two-time Grammy Award-winning country/pop singer on Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 19-21, at 8 p.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Rimes' sweet southern charm and big, rich voice embrace the holiday spirit as she performs songs from her Christmas album, “What a Wonderful World,” plus fan favorites such as “How Do I Live” and “Can't Fight the Moonlight,” all backed by the lush sounds of the Symphony. Breaking into the country music scene at age 13 with the release of the hit song and album, “Blue,” Rimes became the youngest person to ever win a Grammy—and then went on to sell more than 37 million records worldwide. Now 31 and having just released her 14th album, “Spitfire,” the former prodigy has become known for her easy banter between songs, warm smile and undeniable talent.

Below, check out highlights from last week's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'S WEEKEND UPDATE with Seth Meyers and Cecily Strong!