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The Break with Michelle Wolf promises to take on everyone and everything... including the NFL.

If it's Summertime in Colorado, that can only mean one thing for blues lovers in the know: The 16th Annual Blues from The Top Festival is right around the corner!

As Los Angeles-based alt-folk duo Freedom Fry prepare to release their long-awaited debut album Classic this Friday, the band releases new single “Die Tryin” alongside an in-depth conversation with Billboard. Highlighted by the harmonic vocals of Parisian-bornMarie Seyrat and Michigan-born Bruce Driscoll, the track gives fans another taste of the sunshine-flecked feel-good rhythms that they can expect on the upcoming album.

Up against the opening game of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals during prime time on Memorial Day, ABC took the entertainment lead on Monday with Adults 18-49, more than doubling Fox with its 2-hour “Lucifer” special (+120% - 1.1/4 vs. 0.5/2). The Net straight out won the night across all key Women demos (W18-34/W18-49/W25-54).

The New York Public Library is joining forces with HBO on #ReadingIsLit, a national campaign to celebrate the written word, the power of storytelling and encourage people to read, talk about, and enjoy all things literary.

Constructed around a 14-hour interview, McKellen: Playing the Part uncovers the remarkable story of actor Sir Ian McKellen. From his upbringing living through the Second World War, working through repertory and West End theatre becoming a pioneering stage star, coming out and being a leader in the campaign for equality, to his mainstream film breakouts as Magneto and Gandalf. His work and influence transcends generations, celebrated here in this fully authorized insight.

For the third consecutive year, Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Foundation will be entertaining CMA Fest fans with Music City's cutest canines, all available for adoption to caring, qualified families. Partnering with Nashville Humane Association, MuttNation will have adorable adoptables available each day from11-3pm at the MuttNation rig located inside the Music City Center. Bev Lambert, Miranda's mom and co-founder of MuttNation Foundation, will be on-site to have photos taken with each adopting family. With MuttNation's support, more than 100 shelter dogs have been rescued by country music fans at CMA Fest over the past two years. 

Food Network rings the wedding bells on Monday, June 25th with a primetime lineup celebrating the season with a lush stack of wedding cake-themed episodes along with exciting new hosts and a bevy of special guests. The all-new competition series, Wedding Cake Championship, premieres at 9pm ET/ PT, hosted by the dynamic Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir, and features six teams of elite wedding cake makers vying for the grand prize and Wedding Cake Champion title. Judging the action are baking extraordinaire Kimberly Bailey, Chopped's Maneet Chauhan, and celebrity wedding planner David Tutera, who are joined on the premiere by special guest Randy Fenoli, host of TLC's Say Yes to the Dress. Before the bakers get baking, don't miss the all-new special Wedding Cake Countdown with Drew and Linda premiering at 8:30pm ET/PT featuring Drew Scott, of HGTV's Property Brothers, and Linda Phan as they hunt for the wedding cake of their dreams.

Gob Bluth gives an unforgettable speech while accepting the Bluth-Austero Family of the Year Award.

On Friday, June 8th, Rooftop Films will present the New York Premiere of Wrestle outdoors in MetroTech Commons in Downtown Brooklyn. The screening is free with an RSVP and will include a live musical performance. Director Suzannah Herbert and co-director Lauren Belfer will attend and participate in a post-screening Q&A. The 2018 Rooftop Films Summer Series takes place from May 19 to August 25 and is presented by Sundance TV. 

City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces versatile jazz master Chick Corea and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, May 31 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.

Award-winning pianist, producer and composer, Jamar Jones delivers a conceptual work of art with his debut album, Fatherless Child. The album, which is available for pre-order today, will be released on July 13th by GPE Records, music legend Patti LaBelle's imprint. The 16-track collection offers a multifaceted account of Jones' personal relationship with his piano, which was forged at the early age of four following the passing of his father.

The star-studded collection MENACE & MURDER: A Lynda La Plante Collection makes its DVD debut from Acorn TV on June 12, 2018 and features three of Lynda La Plante's acclaimed mystery thrillers – Supply & Demand, Killer Net and Mind Games; all of which have never been on DVD in the U.S. before. Filled with her legendary mystery, thrills, and intrigue, the DVD 5-Disc set features 10 episodes and two feature-length episodes of the three series ($59.99, Amazon.com). Emmy®-nominated and winner of two BAFTA Awards as well as their Dennis Potter Award, Lynda La Plante is one of the UK's most prolific and well-known writers. She wrote the multi-award-winning, groundbreaking drama series Prime Suspect starring Helen Mirren; as well as The Commander, Above Suspicion, and The Governor. Supply & Demand,Killer Net and Mind Games are also available on Acorn TV. Called a “glorious streaming service… an essential must-have” (The Hollywood Reporter), Acorn TV is North America's most popular streaming service focused on British and international television from RLJ Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLJE).

GRAMMY-Award winning, multiplatinum-selling artists BEN HARPER and CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE will play the Orpheum Theatre on Tuesday, September 11 at 8pm. Tickets will go on sale Friday June 1 at 10am and will be available for purchase online at the official Orpheum Theatre website, www.orpheum-memphis.com, the Orpheum Box Office (901.525.3000), and Ticketmaster.

Concerts at Saint Thomas closes their 2017-18 season with “Four Hands, Four Feet: Daniel Hyde and Benjamin Sheen in Recital” on June 16, 2018 at 2 pm.In their debut duo recital, showcasing the magnificent pipe organs of Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, award-winning organists Daniel Hyde and Benjamin Sheen perform virtuosic transcriptions of works from the orchestral and operatic literature.

Rounding off what has been an unequivocally spectacular first six months of the year, Finnish trance legends Super8 & Tab today drop 'Part 2' of their 2018 long player 'Reformation', out for full international release today.

KURA has become a leading force on the DJ circuit, demonstrating pure eclecticism in his music production. His latest release 'Lambo' is out now via Tiësto's label, Musical Freedom. Listen HERE!

Dr. David R. Thye of Gilbert, Arizona, was not born into a musically-inclined family. But after taking trumpet lessons in the fifth grade, he found his passion. He began his musical journey as a trumpeter and baritone vocalist -- and has never looked back. Today this father of two and grandfather of six, who made his Carnegie Hall conducting debut in 2005, is now the patriarch of a three-generation musical dynasty.

Each September, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) becomes a central hub for film lovers from around the world to experience Festival Street, watch some of the year's most anticipated films, and discover new international filmmaking voices. Organizing the 11-day Festival is no small feat, and each year the TIFF experience is made stronger and more vibrant through the remarkable support of our Volunteers. This year is no different — TIFF encourages Toronto's most enthusiastic, motivated, and committed film lovers to apply today!

David Lee Murphy and Kenny Chesney's positive vibe “Everything's Gonna Be Alright” enters the Top 5 this week at country radio. For Murphy, it's his 5th Top 5 hit as an artist, and 12th Top 5 as a songwriter.