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The race is on. The Hollywood Film Awards gala ceremony lit up the night with a star-studded turnout at its 17 th anniversary show on Monday night at the Beverly Hilton, in Beverly Hills.

FX's hit horror anthology series American Horror Story has recently reached its ratings peak thus far with the highly successful third season, subtitled COVEN, and the stars of the series discuss the stately mansion that acts as home to many of the characters on the series in a new featurette.

The Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) today announces that an agreement has been reached for global private equity firm Providence Equity Partners to become a major shareholder in the company, having successfully reached agreement for its seventh fund to purchase a majority share from current investors led by Exponent Private Equity.

MUSE/IQUE, known for its inspired, unexpected live music events curated by noted artistic director/conductor Rachael Worby, continues its 'Uncorked Series' with a spotlight on female jazz musicians on Monday, November 11, 2013, 7 pm, at the expansive Avon Distribution Center in Pasadena. The program at Avon, itself long a symbol of female empowerment, opens with a screening of the acclaimed award-winning documentary film The Girls in the Band, which traces the history of women jazz artists from the 1930s through present day, exposing sexism and racism faced by the immensely talented women who broke through primarily male music bastions. Avon, according to Fortune magazine, is the world's fifth largest cosmetic company and second largest direct selling company, with 6.4 million independent sales representatives, primarily female, in more than 140 countries. Capping the evening are an interactive panel discussion with the film's director Judy Chaikin and some of the celebrated artists in the film, moderated by Worby, as well as musical interludes performed by some of the current leading ladies of jazz, including saxophonist Mindi Abair, who has appeared with Josh Groban, Lee Ritenour and the Backstreet Boys, among many others. A complimentary pre-concert cocktail hour for ticket holders, with 'popcorn fare' and music by an all-female jazz ensemble from Westridge High School in Pasadena, begins at 6 pm followed by the 7 pm program.

Broadway vet Patti LuPone (Evita, Gypsy) is appearing in the recurring role of 'Joan Ramsey' in the current season of FX's AMERICAN HORROR STORY: Coven. Below, get a sneak peek at the Tony winner in the upcoming episode titled 'The Replacements'.

Go inside the horror with two new recently released featurettes continuing the experience of entering into the world of FX's hit anthology AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN, called The Experience.

MUSE/IQUE, known for its inspired, unexpected live music events curated by noted artistic director/conductor Rachael Worby, launches its 2013-14 season with 'Free For All,' a free family-friendly concert in which hip hop and orchestral music collide to create a rocking dance party today, October 11, 2013, 6 to 9 pm, on the plaza of the Pasadena Civic Center.

The premiere episode of FX's critically-acclaimed miniseries American Horror Story: Coven (10/9/13, 10:00-11:12 PM) was the most-watched telecast ever of the American Horror Story franchise, recording 5.54 million Total Viewers, 3.87 million Adults 18-49 (3.0 rating) and 2.34 million Adults 18-34 (3.5 rating), which ranked #1 for the night in Adults 18-34 against all broadcast competition in primetime (8:00-11:00PM), and it ranked #2 in Adults 18-49 behind Modern Family. (Cable program rankers for Wednesday will be available later this afternoon.)

is joiningThe former AMERICAN HORROR STORY STAR, who is currently starring in CBS' HOSTAGES opposite Toni Collette, has boarded the upcoming thriller SURVIVOR, according to Deadline. McDermott joins the previously announced Milla Jovovich, Pierce Brosnan, Emma Thompson, and Angela Bassett.

The esteemed cast and crew of FX's hit horror anthology series American Horror Story discuss the new witch-themed third season, subtitled COVEN, as well as what viewers can anticipate in tonight's season premiere as part of a new behind

The third season of FX's hit series AMERICAN HORROR STORY titled 'Coven' premieres tonight, Wednesday, October 9th at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Series co-creator Ryan Murphy today teased that the new season will be 'a little bit scary, but more fun' than previous installments.

American Horror Story: Coven, the newest miniseries in the American Horror Story franchise, will debut tonight, October 9 at 10:00 PM ET/PT on FX. Currently in production in New Orleans, the 13-part miniseries will air Wednesdays at 10:00 PM ET/PT though January of 2014.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, after a recent screening, AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN creator Ryan Murphy revealed the deeper implications of this season, set to premiere on FX tomorrow night, October 9, at 10 p.m.

Two terrifying new viral videos showcasing the sights, sounds and scares soon to be on display when FX's hit horror anthology series AMERICAN HORROR STORY begins again this Wednesday night have arrived, including one that puts the viewer in the actual POV of a witch - in fitting with the third season theme, COVEN.

The hotly anticipated Season Three premiere of FX's hit horror anthology series American Horror Story is only a few days away and the promotional push continues with two brand new featurettes and a brand new promo that shed considerable more light on the witch-centric new season of the edgy thrill ride, subtitled COVEN.

A new mini-documentary discussing the presence and influence of voodoo culture in New Orleans and outlining how it pertains to the new season of FX's hit horror anthology series American Horror Story is now available to view.

Some particularly eye-grabbing and inventive new viral video advertisements for FX's hit horror anthology series American Horror Story have been unveiled this week, showcasing the wild thrills and weird scares coming up in Season Three and today comes another two - with a particularly animalistic streak, you might say!

Some particularly eye-grabbing and inventive new viral video advertisements for FX's hit horror anthology series American Horror Story have been unveiled, showcasing the wild thrills and weird scares coming up in Season Three.

Patti Lupone, Cristin Milioti and Sean Hayes are among the many Broadway favorites who will be popping up throughout the new Fall TV season. Below, BWW brings you a peek at some of your favorite Broadway stars who will be featured as both series regulars and guest stars.

Wow! FX has released CREEPY new character promo photos for 'American Horror Story: Coven', which premieres October 9 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.The 13-part miniseries will air Wednesdays at 10:00 PM ET/PT though January of 2014. Get a first look below!