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Jennifer Aniston's WANDERLUST Released on Blu-ray/DVD Today, 6/19
by Movies News Desk - Jun 19, 2012


From director David Wain (Role Models, Wet Hot American Summer) and producer Judd Apatow (Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin) and starring Paul Rudd (I Love You Man, Role Models) and Jennifer Aniston (Horrible Bosses, The Break-Up), WANDERLUST is a laugh-out-loud comedy about leaving it all behind.

Brad Pitt Among Winners of 2012 BIG DADDY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 18, 2012


Brad Pitt wins four awards including the 'Biggest Big Daddy Of Them All' for receiving the most overall votes of all of the nominees in the BIG DADDY AWARDS, it was announced today. Pitt also won the 'Current Movie Big Daddy,' 'Do-Gooder Big Daddy' and was voted one of three celebrities to be added to the 'Movie Dad Hall of Fame.'

MTV and Logo Announce 2nd IT GETS BETTER Special with Dan Savage, Fall 2012
by TV News Desk - Jun 13, 2012


MTV and Logo today announced that the two Viacom networks will air a second 'It Gets Better' special in fall 2012. Dan Savage, star of MTV's 'Savage U,' syndicated columnist, author, and co-creator of the It Gets Better Project, will once again anchor the special, which will share stories and experiences of young people who are growing up LGBT.

AMERICAN IDIOT Cast Appears on 'Talks at Google' Series, 6/14, to Livestream Online
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2012


SHN (Shorenstein Hays Nederlander Theatres) and Google have announced a special live presentation with the cast of AMERICAN IDIOT as part of the Talks at Google series at their Mountain View headquarters. This very special event will take place this Thursday, June 14th at 3pm pst.

Andy Samberg to Star in BBC Comedy Series CUCKOO
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 12, 2012


BBC Three on Tuesday announced Andy Samberg's first post-Saturday Night Live TV project, unveiling CUCKOO, a six-part comedy series that will see him star opposite Welsh comedian Greg Davies (The Inbetweeners).

Mila Kunis et al. Set for JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: GAME NIGHT Beg. Tonight, 6/12
by TV News Desk - Jun 12, 2012


For the fifth consecutive year in conjunction with the NBA Finals, ABC presents JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: GAME NIGHT. These special edition episodes will air every night of the NBA Finals beginning with Game 1, tonight June 12.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek - MTV's REAL WORLD's 27th Season Premiering 6/27
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 11, 2012


MTV's THE REAL WORLD celebrates its 27th season on the exotic island of St. Thomas when the series premieres on Wednesday, June 27 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Watch a sneak peek at the upcoming season below!

Carrie Underwood Among Winners of 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 7, 2012


Carrie Underwood added two more CMT MUSIC AWARD buckles to her collection this evening winning the coveted VIDEO OF THE YEAR award for 'Good Girl' and COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR with Brad Paisley for 'Remind Me' at the 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS.

Obama and Romney to Appear on 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS Tonight
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 6, 2012


Political rivals, incumbent President Barack Obama and Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney will appear in a comedic opening segment of the CMT MUSIC AWARDS, hosted by Toby Keith and Kristen Bell, premiering live tonight, Wednesday, June 6 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on CMT and CMT.com.

InterAct Theatre Company Closes 24th Season With ETCHED IN SKIN ON A SUNLIT NIGHT, Now thru 6/24
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2012


InterAct Theatre Company closes its 24th season with the world premiere of the dynamic drama ETCHED IN SKIN ON A SUNLIT NIGHT by Kara Lee Corthron, which opens officially tonight, June 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. ETCHED IN SKIN ON A SUNLIT NIGHT imagines an African American painter who has exiled herself to Iceland, only to have her secrets revealed and her racial demons unleashed during Barack Obama's Presidential election campaign.

Mila Kunis et al Set For JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: GAME NIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 5, 2012


For the fifth consecutive year in conjunction with the NBA Finals, ABC presents JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: GAME NIGHT. These special edition episodes will air every night of the NBA Finals beginning with Game 1, Tuesday June 12.

President Obama, Bill Clinton Speak at BARACK ON BROADWAY Fundraiser
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 5, 2012


Yesterday, June 4, Broadway veterans united for a fundraiser with President Barack Obama and special guest President Bill Clinton at the New Amsterdam Theater, titled- BARACK ON BROADWAY. Featuring direction by George C. Wolfe, the event was hosted by Margo Lion, Thomas Schumacher, Michael David, Lauren Mitchell, Roger Berlind, and Paul Boskin. Rob Berman was music director and John Guare acted as script consultant.

InterAct Theatre Company Closes 24th Season With ETCHED IN SKIN ON A SUNLIT NIGHT, 6/1 - 6/24
by Laura Meltzer - Jun 1, 2012


InterAct Theatre Company closes its 24th season with the world premiere of the dynamic drama ETCHED IN SKIN ON A SUNLIT NIGHT by Kara Lee Corthron, which begins previews on Friday, June 1, and opens officially on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. ETCHED IN SKIN ON A SUNLIT NIGHT imagines an African American painter who has exiled herself to Iceland, only to have her secrets revealed and her racial demons unleashed during Barack Obama's Presidential election campaign.

1000th Moth Performance Plays 2012 World Science Festival Tonight, 5/31
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2012


EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson and Pulitzer Prize-winning cancer researcher Siddhartha Mukherjee headline the 1,000th performance by The Moth, the non-profit organization dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling, as part of the 5th Annual World Science Festival.

Photo Flash: President Obama Awards Bob Dylan the Presidential Medal of Freedom
by Kelsey Denette - May 30, 2012


Yesterday, May 29th, President Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Medal of Freedom is our Nation's highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. The Medals were presented in the East Room at the White House in an afternoon ceremony.

President Obama Speaks at Medal of Freedom Ceremony, Honoring Bob Dylan, Toni Morrison et al.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2012


Today, May 29th, President Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Medal of Freedom is our Nation's highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. The Medals were presented at the White House in an afternoon ceremony. What follows is a transcript of the president's remarks. To read more about each of this year's honorees, click here.

No Doubt to Perform at Fox's TEEN CHOICE 2012 AWARDS, 7/21
by Caryn Robbins - May 29, 2012


World-renowned Grammy Award-winning rock group No Doubt will perform together live for the first time in a year-and-a-half at the TEEN CHOICE 2012 Awards.

President Obama to Award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Bob Dylan, Toni Morrison, Madeleine Albright and More, 5/29
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2012


On Tuesday, May 29th, President Barack Obama will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Medal of Freedom is our Nation's highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. The Medals will be presented at the White House in an afternoon ceremony.

Pittsburgh CLO Announces 22nd Annual Gene Kelly Award Winners!
by BWW News Desk - May 27, 2012


A near capacity crowd gathered at the Benedum Center as Pittsburgh CLO and the University of Pittsburgh honored Allegheny County's finest high school performers at the 22nd Annual Pittsburgh CLO Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theateron Saturday, May 26, 2012.

Pittsburgh CLO Hosts Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater, 5/26
by BWW Special Coverage - May 26, 2012


Pittsburgh CLO and the University of Pittsburgh have announced the nominees for the Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. The awards show will take place tonight, Saturday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Benedum Center in downtown Pittsburgh.

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