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Entertainment icon and two-time GRAMMY Award-winner LL COOL J will host Spike TV's original series, "Lip Sync Battle," debuting April 2. Based on the pop culture phenomenon of lip sync battling, the new series will feature celebrities going head to head - lip-syncing the song of their choice - battling for the coolest bragging rights on the planet. "Like the rest of the world, I'm a big fan of these battles, but this show is going to bring it to a whole new level. I'm thrilled to be working with Jimmy Fallon, John Krasinski, Stephen Merchant and the entire team to host the show and can't wait for the fans at home to join in!!" said LL COOL J. "Icon, Grammy Winner and one of the best hosts in the game, LL COOL J will bring a whole new fan base of music lovers to the show. We have the dream team in front of and behind the camera on Lip Sync Battle and we're ready to BRING IT for our fans" said Casey Patterson Executive Producer/Executive Vice President Talent Development and Production, Viacom Entertainment Group.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Dustin Lynch Performs 'What's Your Fantasy' on LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Caryn Robbins - December 20, 2016

Below, check out a preview clip of Dustin Lynch's performance of 'What's Your Fantasy" on Spike's "LIP SYNC BATTLE."...


STRANGER THINGS, HAMILTON'S AMERICA Among Nominees for 2017 PGA Awards
by Caryn Robbins - January 05, 2017

The Producers Guild of America has announced the nominations for the 2017 PGA Awards for television....


VIDEO: Michael Phelps Channels Eminem on Last Night's LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Caryn Robbins - September 12, 2016

On last night's LIP SYNC BATTLE: ALL STARS CHAMPIONSHIP, Olympic Gold Medal swimmer Michael Phelps took on Eminem's iconic anthem 'Lose Yourself,' while Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Terry Crews performed his rendition of Public Enemy's 'Fight the Power'....


TV: Broadway is About to Get Spicer as Mel B Prepares for Her CHICAGO Debut!
by Nicole Rosky - December 21, 2016

International superstar Mel B, 'Scary Spice' of the iconic Spice Girls and judge on 'America's Got Talent,' will star in the show for an 8-week limited engagement starting Wednesday, December 28, 2016 and through Sunday, February 19, 2017. Now in its 20th year on Broadway, Chicago plays at the Ambas...


Blake Shelton, Pentatonix & More Set for NBC'S NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH CARSON DALY
by Caryn Robbins - December 07, 2016

NBC will celebrate the new year with NBC'S NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH CARSON DALY, set for Saturday, Dec. 31 and live from Times Square in New York...


VIDEO: Snek Peek - Craig Ferguson Channels ABBA on Next LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Caryn Robbins - January 16, 2017

Below, check out a preview clip of Craig Ferguson's performance of "Take a Chance on Me" on Spike's "LIP SYNC BATTLE."...


VIDEO: Melissa McCarthy Plays 'Word Sneak' on TONIGHT SHOW
by - July 13, 2016

On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest Melissa McCarthy had to sneak random words into a casual conversation with host Jimmy Fallon....


STAGE TUBE: The Name on Everybody's Lips! Behind the Scenes with Mel B at CHICAGO Photo Shoot
by Stage Tube - December 28, 2016

International superstar Mel B, 'Scary Spice' of the iconic Spice Girls and judge on 'America's Got Talent,' will star in CHICAGO for an eight-week limited engagement starting tonight, December 28, 2016, through Sunday, February 19, 2017. Now in its 20th year on Broadway, Chicago plays at the Ambassa...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Lupita Nyong'o & Regina Hall Battle on LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Caryn Robbins - November 01, 2016

Mexican-born actress Lupita Nyong'o mixes things up on the LIP SYNC BATTLE stage with a flawless performance of Enrique Iglesias' Spanish language hit, 'Bailando,' against her opponent, Regina Hall!...


BWW Breakdown: The HERstory of the World According to RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE ALL STARS
by Maggie Yates - September 12, 2016

RuPaul's Drag Race has shown an increasing willingness to share its self-awareness, and more and more frequently does the show reminds us that any 'reality' competition featuring seasoned performers (which these drag queens are) will sashay the line between the vitality of unscripted television and ...


Spike TV's LIP SYNC BATTLE to Come Aboard Carnival Cruise Line
by Caryn Robbins - August 30, 2016

Fans of Spike TV's award-winning hit show LIP SYNC BATTLE will soon be able to channel their inner rock star at sea as the pop culture phenomenon has been added to the diverse entertainment lineup aboard Carnival Cruise Line....


Kevin Hart, CAPTAIN AMERICA Top PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD 2017 Nominees; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - November 15, 2016

The nominees for PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS 2017 were announced this morning at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills....


'Modern Family's Sarah Hyland to Host Nickelodeon's LIP SYNC BATTLE SHORTIES, 12/11
by Caryn Robbins - November 17, 2016

Now it's the kids' turn, as Modern Family actress Sarah Hyland hosts the anticipated one hour-special,LIP SYNC BATTLE SHORTIES , set to premiere Sunday, Dec. 11, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon....


VIDEO: Zachary Quinto Performs George Michael's 'Freedom' on LIP SYNC BATTLE!
by Caryn Robbins - June 10, 2016

On last night's LIP SYNC BATTLE, Zachary Quinto went all-out for his performance of George Michael's 'Freedom! '90' with a shocking cameo from Cindy Crawford!...


Gilbert Gottfried & Phoebe Robinson Join Eliot Glazer for AN EVEN MORE SPECIAL HAUNTING RENDITIONS HOLIDAY SHOW
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2016

Eliot Glazer is bringing back his iconic show Haunting Renditions Live - this time for 'An Even More Special Haunting Renditions Holiday Show' with special guests Gilbert Gottfried and Phoebe Robinson. The show is tonight, December 22 at 8:30pm at The Bell House....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's Rachel Bloom Performs Katy Perry Classic on LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Caryn Robbins - June 13, 2016

On this week's LIP SYNC BATTLE, it's high school all over again! Watch as the CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND star, Rachel Bloom, brings her musical comedy to the stage with Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream'!...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Don Cheadle Performs 'Mo Money Mo Problems' on LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Caryn Robbins - January 09, 2017

Below, check out a preview clip of Don Cheadle's performance of "Mo Money Mo Problems' on Spike's "LIP SYNC BATTLE." The highly anticipated Don Cheadle vs. Wanda Sykes lip sync battle debuts Thursday, January 12 at 10:00pm ET/PT....


Spike's LIP SYNC BATTLE App Officially Launches Today
by Caryn Robbins - October 13, 2016

Spike is bringing its hit series LIP SYNC BATTLE directly to fans with a new interactive app available now, in partnership with music technology engine Wurrly and Casey Patterson Entertainment (CPE)....


BWW Breakdown: Phi Phi is a Sore Winner and Loser (Truth) on RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE
by Maggie Yates - September 26, 2016

Trust the Duchess: It ain't over just yet. Why? Because the eliminated All-Stars are back, baby! Coco is back, and her tear-away arrival ensemble is beaded to the gods. Tatianna is back, and her boat neck mini-dress turns into a sleek, studded Selena-brassiere. Ginger is back, and what starts out...


VIDEO: Mel B Talks Doing American Accent in Broadway's CHICAGO
by Caryn Robbins - January 18, 2017

On last night's LATE SHOW, Mel B, the new star of CHICAGO on Broadway told Stephen the real story of who gave the Girls their nicknames....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Sir Ben Kingsley Covers Elton John Classic on Next LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Caryn Robbins - October 10, 2016

Sir Ben Kingsley takes you to the moon and back with his performance of Elton John's classic hit 'Rocket Man' on the next episode of LIP SYNC BATTLE. The show is back with a new season on a new night and time...


Blumenthal Performing Arts to Launch Outdoor Movie Nights Next Month at Spirit Square
by Tyler Peterson - June 22, 2016

Blumenthal Performing Arts will begin hosting free outdoor movie nights in July at Spirit Square. The Square, at the corner of College and 7th Street, has a brand new look and will be transformed into the perfect movie event space multiple times throughout the summer....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Laverne Cox Channels Nicki Minaj on Next LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Caryn Robbins - October 25, 2016

'Orange is the New Black' star Laverne Cox (Sophia Burset) performs Nicki Minaj's hit 'Roman's Revenge' against her co-star, Samira Wiley (Poussey Washington) on this week's LIP SYNC BATTLE on Spike....


Cincinnati Playhouse to Launch 'Off the Grid' Bar Series This Fall
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2016

The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park is reaching out to Greater Cincinnati's young professionals and college students with its new Off the Grid Bar Series....


VIDEO: Snek Peek - Craig Ferguson Channels ABBA on Next LIP SYNC BATTLE
by Caryn Robbins - January 16, 2017

Below, check out a preview clip of Craig Ferguson's performance of "Take a Chance on Me" on Spike's "LIP SYNC BATTLE."...






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