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According to TVGuide.com, the new ABC Family Channel series, 'Melissa and Joey' will premiere on Tuesday, August 17 and 8 pm. Starring Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence, ten episodes have been ordered for the series. 'Melissa and Joey' stars Lawrence as a nanny working for a female politician (Hart) who is forced to take care of her sister's two kids.

Yesterday, May 17, Broadway's Jarrod Spector (JERSEY BOYS) and Justin Bartha (LEND ME A TENOR) were aboard the United Airlines jet that made an emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport due to a fire that broke out in the plane's cockpit.

Tickets at Uptown Theater in Kansas City, MO are now on sale for upcoming events. The May and June lineup includes: A singing battle entitled 'Night of Fame III' on May 14; Cobra Starship (feat. 3OH!3) on May 19; and spiritual psychic and teacher, Sylvia Browne on June 8. For a complete list of upcoming events, visit www.uptowntheater.com

Newlyweds Tracey and Vivian Williams celebrated their May 10 wedding by dressing up as their favorite couple, Shrek and Princess Fiona. The Welsch couple painted their faces and bodies completely GREEN, in addition to fake ears and homemade SHREK costumes. Tracey and Vivian added the SHREK touch to the rest of the wedding party. The bride's parents dressed up as Lord Farquaad and Fairy Godmother, while the best man portrayed Monsieur Hood.

Broadway star, GLEE actress, and singer Idina Menzel, has added a new Pittsburgh show to her current solo tour. According to idinamenzel.com, the additional performance will be on June 29th at the Pittsburgh Symphony Heinz Hall. Members of Idina's fan club will have the opportunity to purchase pre-sale tickets, starting TOMORROW at 9am EST. For more details or to purchase tickets, visit www.idinamenzel.com.

The upcoming PBS documentary, 'The Tenth Inning', will be narrated by Tony nominee, Keith David. The new two-part, four-hour documentary by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick picks up where Burns's 1994 series BASEBALL left off. The documentary will air Tuesday-Wednesday, September 28-29, 8:00-10:00 pm ET on PBS.

As part of a special issue, the newest 'HELLO Canada' features 50 of Canada's Most Beautiful People. The issue, hitting newsstands today, include GLEE stars, Jessalyn Gilsig (Terry) and Cory Monmeith (Finn). Canada editor-in-chief Ciara Hunt stated, 'It was almost impossible to whittle down our list to 50, especially as there has been an explosion of fresh faces over the year.'

Official production photos have been released today for the upcoming 'Sex and the City 2.' Warner Bros. and New Line will release the the film in theaters on May 27, 2010. The big screen sequel reteams director-writer Michael Patrick King with his four leading ladies--Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis. John Melfi will return to produce with King and Parker.

According to Deadline, Matthew Broderick's new show, 'Beach Lane', originally scheduled for NBC's Fall Season, has been cancelled. 'Perfect Couples', a show following the relationships of three couples, is slated to replace the 'Beach Lane' pilot.

ABC's hit sitcom, 'Modern Family' is known for its realistic portrayal of the average family. However, the behavior of the show's gay couple, Cameron (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Mitchell (Eric Stonestreet) exemplify the latest inconsistency to be picked up by viewers. Although the sitcom is often praised for its non-stereotypical portrayal of the gay community, viewers are starting to see just the opposite.

On Monday, May 24, John Tartaglia will host the grand finale of a fundraiser benefiting the Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC). The benefit, 'Got Talent?' is a spin-off of the popular TV show of the same name. 'Got Talent?' will be held at the Times Square Art Center. Joining Tartaglia are judges Rachel Hoffman, Leslie Jordan, and Dr. Ruth Westheimer.

On Saturday, May 22, Nickelodeon will host a brand new event entitled, 'Nickelodeon Mega Music Fest'; according to people.com. Hosted by actor John Leguizamo, the concert will take place at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Nick Jr. preschool characters including Dora the Explorer and The Fresh Beat Band will perform alongside music sensations Colbie Caillat, Wyclef Jean and The Roots.

Wayne Brady, current host of the CBS game show, 'Let's Make a Deal', might soon be headed back to the stage. Fortunately for Brady, the long-running show continues to be a hit with viewers. The comic actor was last seen on Broadway in 2004, where he played Billy Flynn in CHICAGO. Additionally, Brady is slated to star in the Hollywood Bowl's production RENT (August 6-8), alongside Neil Patrick Harris ('How I Met Your Mother').

It has been quite a year for director/choreographer Marcia Milgrom Dodge, who was recently nominated for Tony Award for her direction of the Broadway revival of RAGTIME last fall. A workhorse by admittance, Dodge has left herself little time to celebrate, as she finishes prep for the Reprise Theatre Company's production of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, which opens tomorrow May 12 and runs thru May 23 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse.

Creative Capital, an Arts Writers Grant Program, heads into their second decade with over $8 million of grants distributed to fund artists' projects. Since 1999, more than 40 projects have premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Additionally, the organization's grant recipients have achieved 7 MoMa premieres, as well as several presented works at the Kennedy Center for the Arts, Tate Modern, the Venice Biennale, the Public Theater, and Broadway.

Betty White hysteria is in full-force. Although White poked fun of the Facebook group pushing for her to host Saturday Night Live, the tactic proved successful. Two other Facebook groups have ensued following her May 8th SNL appearance. The first of the two, 'Betty White Must Host 2010 Emmys!' has already hit 700 members. The second Facebook fan page, 'Getting Betty White to Host The Academy Awards' is growing fast with over 11,000 supporters.

Residents of Tempe, Arizona will have the opportunity to watch the Tony Awards LIVE, at an Official Viewing Party on Sunday, June 13. The event will take place on Arizona State University at ASU Gammage, one of the largest university-based presenters of performing arts in the world. The viewing party and black-tie event is made possible thanks to Tony Award Productions.

The Manhattan School of Music will present an honorary Doctoral Degree in Musical Arts to Angela Lansbury at its May 14th graduation ceremony. The commencement will take place at Riverside Church at 2 pm. Robert Sirota, the school's President, will bestow the honor onto Lansbury.

On Wednesday, May 19th, students from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts presents 'Arts and Technology Night'. Students will transform Kenilworth studios into three floors of performance, projection, interactive art, sound and digital media installations to see, experience and investigate. This student-run event is free and open to the public.

'Precious' star, Gabourey Sidibe is among the many stars putting GLEE at the top of their wish list. The 26-year-old is a huge a fan of the show and would love to guest star, according to People.com. On her recent SNL hosting gig, Gabourey surprised viewers by showcasing her singing chops. Her favorite character? Merecedes, played by Sidibe's real-life friend, Amber Riley.