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EW reports that show runner Ed Bernero is leaving Katherine Heigl's new political drama STATE OF AFFAIRS on NBC.

The cast of 'A to Z' celebrated the show's digital premiere on the Warner Bros. set yesterday NBC joined forces with iHeartRadio to bring this debut seven weeks prior to the network's launch on Thursday, Oct. 2 (9:30-10 p.m. ET).

As the tan lines start to fade, turn over a new leaf and tune in to the #1 brand in comedy! This fall Comedy Central debuts all-new seasons from its roster of hit series

After a year of performances in the newly renovated Ruth Finley Person Theater, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts kicks-off the fall season with a rich array of performers, speakers and family programming. The line-up features music legends like Steve Winwood, Heart, The Temptations and The Four Tops as well as unforgettable comedians Cheech and Chong and Nick Offerman.

International opera sensation Danielle de Niese is taking on a new role today, becoming an 'IRC Voice' to help the International Rescue Committee raise awareness of the needs of refugees and people who have been displaced by conflict, religious persecution or political oppression around the world. Danielle is the latest talent to become an 'IRC Voice,' joining a group of young, prominent artists including Morena Baccarin, Rashida Jones, John Legend, and Piper Perabo, who have all committed to do their part to speak up on behalf of some of the world's most vulnerable.

After a year of performances in the newly renovated Ruth Finley Person Theater, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts kicks-off the fall season with a rich array of performers, speakers and family programming. The line-up features music legends like Steve Winwood, Heart, The Temptations and The Four Tops as well as unforgettable comedians Cheech and Chong and Nick Offerman.

Everyone's favorite online therapist, played by Emmy Award winner Lisa Kudrow, will dole out more horrible advice on the fourth season of WEB THERAPY, premiering on Wednesday, October 22nd at 11 P.M. ET/PT.

Comedian/ vocalist/ beatboxer/ actor / musician/ improvisor extraordinaire Reggie Watts will be performing his highly-anticipated, first full NYC show of the year this summer. After a sold out show at Irving Plaza last December, Reggie will be bringing his mindblowing improvisional mix of music and comedy to NYC's Town Hall for a headlining show today, June 18 as part of the Blue Note Jazz Festival.will benefit JazzReach.

Music Theatre International (MTI) and iTheatrics recently joined First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House to support The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities' (PCAH) successful Turnaround Arts initiative, a program designed to help turn around low-performing schools, narrow the achievement gap, and increase student engagement through the arts. The program was celebrated at the White House with a special showcase of various schools from around the country who have benefitted from the initiative.

Power couple Jay Z and Beyonce are planning their first joint tour, as previously reported, which is expected to perform in 20 U.S. cities. In anticipation of the tour, the pair have released a new short film, titled 'On The Run.' Check it out below!

At its upfront presentation, TNT and TBS revealed details of their upcoming development slates. Check out series descriptions below!

Coming off a season in which the network catapulted to No. 1 in the 18-49 demo and saw double-digit improvement in many prominent timeslots, NBC has announced a line-up of popular returning series, inventive new comedies, compelling new dramas and season seven of the Emmy Award-winning musical competition series 'The Voice.'

The network has just given the comedy pilot A TO Z, which hails from Warner Bros., Rashida Jones and Will McCormack, a series order. Ben Queen penned the script which chronicles the relationship between a young couple from the time they meet, to the time they break up.

TBS has given a series pickup to the Steve Carell police comedy, starring Rashida Jones. The network has ordered 10 episodes of the project, set for a 2015 premiere.

Next Thursday's Season Finale of PARKS AND REC will have a whole host of special guest stars, including First Lady Michelle Obama and Broadway and FROZEN alum Kristen Bell. The episode will also feature Heidi Klum, Henry Winkler, Billy Eichner, Rob Huebel, John Hodgman, Yo La Tengo, The Decemberists, Letters to Cleo, Jeff Tweedy, and several Indianapolis Colts.

Comedian/ vocalist/ beatboxer/ actor / musician/ improvisor extraordinaire Reggie Watts will be performing his highly-anticipated, first full NYC show of the year this summer. After a sold out show at Irving Plaza last December, Reggie will be bringing his mindblowing improvisional mix of music and comedy to NYC's Town Hall for a headlining show on Wednesday, June 18 as part of the Blue Note Jazz Festival. Tickets are on sale tomorrow, Tuesday April 15 at http://www.livenation.com/events/353154-jun-18-2014-reggie-watts, A portion of the proceeds will benefit JazzReach.

Actress Rashida Jones stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC to talk about kicking up her heels in her new movie 'Cuban Fury' where she plays an engineer with a hidden passion for salsa dancing!

With Broadway's 2014 season now in full swing, there's a solid group of performers making their Broadway debuts this Spring. Meet all of the Great White Way's newest stars below, and be sure to let us know who you're most looking forward to seeing onstage!

Directed by Tony Award-winner Anna D. Shapiro, the new Broadway production of Of Mice and Men begins performances tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19, 2014 and will officially open on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Scroll down to learn more about the full company, plus watch interviews with the cast and get a sneak peek at the play below!

Universal Cable Productions (UCP) continues to align itself with the industry's hottest talent, adding two new pod deals to its growing all-star roster. Steve Carell's Carousel Television and Jessica Biel's Iron Ocean Productions join UCP with exclusive development deals; it was announced today by Jeff Wachtel, President and Chief Content Officer, NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Group. The new deals represent the latest additions to UCP's stellar development roster, which includes Gale Anne Hurd's Valhalla Entertainment ('The Walking Dead'), Doug Liman's Hypnotic FIlms ('Suits,' 'Covert Affairs') and most recently Tim Kring ('Heroes') and Gideon Raff ('Homeland').