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Chugg Entertainment is proud to present the much-lauded return of the one and only Elton John to Australia this summer.

May 8 was the world premiere of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' held at Disneyland in Anaheim. BroadwayWorld brings you photo coverage from the event.

Lincoln Center Theater's production of A MINISTER'S WIFE, a new musical with book by Austin Pendleton, music by Joshua Schmidt and lyrics by Jan Levy Tranen, based on Candida by George Bernard Shaw, conceived and directed by Michael Halberstam, will officially open tonight, Sunday, May 8, at 6:45pm.

Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell will be reunited as judges on 'The X Factor,' according to The Hollywood Reporter. Abdul has finally finished the deal which will have her join previously announced judges Cheryl Cole and Antonio 'L.A.' Reid on the show. 'The X-Factor' will begin taping the judges rounds today in Los Angeles and the show will debut on Fox in September.

The Broadway cast of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET performed 'Blue Suede Shoes' at the annual Tribeca Film Festival on April 30.

Talk show listings for Friday, May 13

Talk show listings for Thursday, May 12

Talk show listings for Wednesday, May 11

Talk show listings for Tuesday, May 10

Talk show listings for Monday, May 9

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Film legend Barbra Streisand and gay activist Larry Kramer recently spoke with Entertainment Weekly about their failed attempt to big THE NORMAL HEART, Kramer's 1985 play about the beginning of the AIDS epidemic, to the big screen. According to Streisand, the failure is the fault of Kramer, while Kramer insists that the fault lies with Streisand. In the interview with EW, Streisand called Kramer 'brilliant, courageous, stubborn, and self-destructive.' While Kramer said that 'She never put her money where her mouth is.'

Sarah Liane Foster just returned from the Helikos School in Florence, Italy, where she has been teaching and studying clown-- tap into what she learned while it's 'fresco e puro!'

Chicago Children's Theatre (CCT) and Artistic Director Jacqueline Russell are delighted to announce three wildly imaginative productions for the company's 2011-2012 season.

The Black Ensemble Theater World Premiere of 'All In Love Is Fair' opened this past March to rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. This unique take on traditional love stories, is produced and directed by Black Ensemble Theater Founder and Executive Director Jackie Taylor and choreographed by Rueben Echoles. 'All In Love Is Fair' features an incredible ensemble cast as well as music from renowned artists such as Luther Vandross, Brook Benton, James Ingram, Gladys Knight and Roberta Flack. The show kicked off the 2011 Season at the Black Ensemble Theater, 4520 N. Beacon Street, and is now on an open run.

Charlotte Symphony POPS: Bugs Bunny at the Symphony

The Prague Shakespeare Festival, Guy Roberts Artistic Director, and the Classical Theatre Company, John Johnston Executive Artistic Director, are proud to announce an exciting and unprecedented collaboration for Czech and Houston audiences and artists alike: rotating repertory productions of Shakespeare's King Lear and As You Like It, directed by Guy Roberts, starring Czech superstar Pavel K?íž and featuring a multinational company of artists from America and Europe.

There will be a dynamic duo of sports legends in Williamsburg on Thursday, May 12th when Diana Nyad is honored with the 2011 Action Maverick Award. To add to the excitement, tennis legend Billie Jean King will present her with the award. The Billie Jean King who won 12 Grand Slam singles titles, 16 Grand Slam women's doubles titles, and 11 Grand Slam mixed doubles titles.

THE NORMAL HEART officially opened on Broadway April 27 at the Golden Theatre and earlier this week, received five Tony Award nominations. Elton John and David Furnish recently visited the show and sat down to discuss the relevance of the play which was written by Larry Kramer.