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The Television Academy and Emmy Awards telecast producers Don Mischer Productions and Done+Dusted today announced the first group of talent set to present the iconic Emmy statuettes at the 71st Emmy Awards on Sunday, September 22 and  Tony winner Billy Porter and stage veteran Viola Davis are among the first group .See the full list of presenters below!

The classic Second City comedy sketches and original songs that launched generations of comedy legends have been re-booted and re-imagined for the company's current cast of future superstars in The Second City Tour: Greatest Hits (Vol. 59). The tour comes to Musco Center for the Arts for one night only, Wednesday, October 16, at 7:30pm.

“The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has dominated the late-night ratings week of Sept. 2-6 in adults 18-49 and all other key demographics, posting its highest 18-49 weekly average in more than nine months, as well as a 19-week high in total viewers.

ABC (4.435 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.2, #1) held onto the top demo spot on Monday thanks to a new 'Bachelor in Paradise' (5.255 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.4, #1) and the season finale of 'Grand Hotel' (2.797 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 0.6, #4).

Peppa Pig, the most charming little piggy on the block, has hit the road on a brand-new live stage show tour across the US and will stop by the The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater on Wednesday, September 18th. Fans spanning from Nicky Hilton, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert to rappers Lil Nas X and Iggy Azalea, and even Princess Charlotte, have been contributing to the brand love for Peppa Pig following the preschool property's first-ever music album release, My First Album.

New York's most anticipated night of hope, healing and laughtera?"returns for its 13th annual celebration to honor our nation's impacted veterans and their families, on Monday, November 4, at 8:00 p.m. at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden. Stand Up for Heroes is presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) and the New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) and is brought to you by Veterans on Wall Street, supported by founding sponsor GFI Group Inc., and Craig Newmark Philanthropies.

TimesTalks, The New York Times live conversation and performance series, is proud to announce its Fall 2019 Program, featuring intimate conversations that pair Times journalists with today's most creative and influential voices in the fields of film, technology, politics, music, literature and science.

NBC (4.922 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.8, #1) claimed top honors on a competitive Wednesday with its mix of 'America's Got Talent' (8.376 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.2, #1), 'Songland' (4.202 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.8, #T3) and 'Hollywood Game Night' (2.189 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T8).

Café Carlyle has announced its lineup of performers this fall. More acts will be announced shortly. Tickets are available through Ticketweb.

NBC (7.199 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.2, #1) was the champ on Tuesday thanks to its pairing of 'America's Got Talent' (9.057 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.4, #1) and 'Bring the Funny' (3.481 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.7, #3).

Encore telecasts of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” have won the late-night ratings week of Aug. 26-30 in adults 18-49 as well as adults, men and women 25-54 versus rebroadcasts of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

Today, E! announced the commencement of voting for the 2019 “E! People's Choice Awards,” celebrating all forms of entertainment, chosen entirely by the people.  Starting with the fan nomination week back in August, E! engaged fans worldwide to submit their favorites in the various categories. Now it's time for them to select their choice from the eight nominees to determine the winner in each category representing movies, television, music and pop culture.

ABC (3.503 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.9, #1) was the Labor Day champ in demos with fresh installments of 'Bachelor in Paradise' (4.073 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1) and 'Grand Hotel' (2.364 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T6).

Platinum award-winning Welsh songstress Donna Lewis and producer, arranger, mixer and engineer David Baron have teamed up again on 'Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)' their own rendition of the original by Kate Bush released on 30 August via Here and Now Recordings.

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a new All Star Stand-Up Comedy Show on Friday, September 27 at 8 pm. The show is presented in partnership with comedian Joseph Vecsey (Optimum's UnMovers, Netflix's Father of the Year with David Spade).

FOX (2.595 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.8, #1) was the top draw on a competitive Wednesday with originals from 'MasterChef' (3.209 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.8, #3) and 'BH90210' (1.980 million viewers, #11; adults 18-49: 0.7, #T4).

NBC (7.170 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1) was the network to beat on Tuesday with its pairing of 'America's Got Talent' (8.901 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.3, #1) and 'Bring the Funny' (3.707 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.7, #3).

Encore telecasts of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” have taken the late-night ratings week of Aug. 19-23 in adults 18-49 as well as adults, men and women 25-54 versus rebroadcasts of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

October events have been announced at the Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck, See the full lineup below.

47th Vice President Joe Biden will return to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, Wednesday, Sept. 4(11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The interview will be Vice President Biden's first on late night television since announcing his 2020 presidential campaign and will be his fourth visit to THE LATE SHOW. Biden's first appearance was on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015.