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President Barack Obama grants his first interview to a Spanish-language television network since asking for congressional approval for a military strike against the Assad regime in Syria to Noticias Telemundo. Excerpts of the interview, to be conducted by news anchor José Díaz-Balart will be broadcast on 'Noticiero Telemundo' on Tuesday, September 17 at 6:30pm/5:30 central.

Today's “Meet the Press with David Gregory” featured interviews with Senators John McCain (R-AZ), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), and Roy Blunt (R-MO). Below, check out Sen. McCain's interview, where he says “there is not a seriousness on the part of the Russians” in regards to Syria handing over its chemical weapons.

Jacob's Pillow Dance, a National Historic Landmark, home to America's longest-running dance festival, and recipient of the National Medal of Arts, is now accepting applications for the 2014 Festival's Inside/Out free performance series. The deadline to apply is October 31, 2013.

BroadwayWorld Chicago reviews Teatro Vista's WHITE TIE BALL.

International charity and educational partner Free The Children, in partnership with Title sponsors Cheerios, Green Giant and Yoplait, announced the second group of names joining the star-studded lineup set to inspire 18,000 students who have earned their way through service to attend the first-ever We Day Minnesota at the Xcel Energy Center on October 8.

Esteemed Hong Kong film producer Nansun Shi and leading Chinese-born contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang are among the faces of a campaign to promote Brisbane, Australia's new world city.

Lehmann Maupin is honored to open its fall season in Hong Kong with the first solo show in China of acclaimed American artist Teresita Fernández, whose conceptual, experiential works are often characterized by an interest in perception and the psychology of looking. The exhibition will be on view from today, 12 September through 9 November 2013. An opening reception for the artist will be held tonight, 12 September from 6 to 8 PM.

NBC is the #1 network among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox Tuesday night for each primetime half-hour in adults 18-49, with “America's Got Talent” clearly #1 for the night on those networks but subject to revision, and “The Million Second Quiz” (1.5 at 8 p.m.) the #2 show on those nets.

Well, it all comes down to this. Four months of auditions, partnerships, All-Stars, and voting will culminate in tonight's Season 10 Finale of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. Tonight Mary Murphy, Cat Deeley, Nigel Lyhgoe, and an undoubtedly eclectic cast of assembled characters will announce 'America's Favorite Dancers!' This year, contemporary dancers Jasmine Harper and Amy Yakima are vying for the women's title, and hip hopper Fik-shun is hoping beyond hope that he can pull the biggest upset since the US Hockey Team beat Russia in the 1980 Winter Olympics and steal the crown from tap dancer Aaron Turner.

NBCUniversal announced today that Jeff Shell has been named Chairman, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. In his new role, Shell will oversee worldwide operations for the motion picture group including its global theatrical and home entertainment businesses.

Scott Pelley will anchor CBS News' live primetime coverage of President Barack Obama's address to the nation on Syria tonight, Sept. 10 at 9:00 PM, ET on the CBS Television Network.

ABC News is providing comprehensive coverage of the crisis in Syria across its television, digital and radio platforms. ABC News Chief Foreign Correspondent and Anchor Terry Moran is reporting for all broadcasts and platforms from the nearby city of Beirut; he is joined there by Middle East Correspondent Alexander Marquardt. ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl and Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz are reporting from Washington. Full coverage from ABC News Digital here: http://abcn.ws/16f5R8s.

NBCUniversal announced today that Jeff Shell has been named Chairman, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. In his new role, Shell will oversee worldwide operations for the motion picture group including its global theatrical and home entertainment businesses.

Nine-time GRAMMY award-winner Sheryl Crow will release her highly anticipated brand-new album, Feels Like Home, today, September 10th on Warner Bros. Records.

This new documentary traces the incredible life of the single most important female athlete of the 20th century as her 70th birthday nears.

Jacob's Pillow Dance and MASS MoCA co-present inventive, contemporary ensemble Shen Wei Dance Arts on October 26 and 27 at MASS MoCA's Hunter Center for the Performing Arts.

Deadline writes that President Barack Obama is set to address the upcoming Congressional vote on taking military action in Syria and more in a series of TV appearances this coming Monday, September 9.

Tonight, September 7, the Houston Symphony will kick off its 100th Season with three-time Grammy award winner and vocal superstar, Renee Fleming.