Bette Midler News

Adele dominated this year's Billboard Music Awards, taking home an incredible 12 awards in the following categories: Top Artist, Top Female Artist, Top Billboard 200 Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist, Top Digital Songs Artist, Top Radio Songs Artist, Top Digital Media Artist, Top Pop Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album, Top Pop Album, Top Streaming Song (Audio) and Top Alternative Song.

Katy Perry will debut a new song, 'Wide Awake,' in an exclusive performance on the 2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas tonight, MAY 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Singer, songwriter Chris Brown will take the stage with an incredible performance at the 2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS hosted by Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, which airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas tonight, MAY 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

The late Whitney Houston will be honored with the 2012 Billboard Millennium Award. A moving tribute dedicated to Houston will be performed by Jordin Sparks and John Legend as they take the stage to commemorate Houston's legacy.

Multi-talented artist and 10-time Billboard Music Award winner Alicia Keys will present the Billboard Icon Award to Stevie Wonder and join him on stage for an unforgettable performance at the 2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS hosted by Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, which airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on today, MAY 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Genre bending singer-songwriter CeeLo Green will be joined on stage by Jean Sok (aka Bboy Hourth), an innovative, inspiring one-legged dancer in a powerful, moving live performance of 'Fight to Win' at the '2012 Billboard Music Awards,' hosted by Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, which airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas today, MAY 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Today, May 19, 2012, Touchstone Theatre will present the seventh annual Young Playwrights' Festival, a showcase of original one-act plays written by students ages 8-15 and brought to life by the Touchstone Ensemble, invited guest directors, and professional and community actors from across the Lehigh Valley. The Young Playwrights' Festival will take place in Zoellner Arts Center's Baker Hall at 7pm, followed by the Gala Dessert Reception & Live/Silent Auction Fundraiser.

Genre bending singer-songwriter CeeLo Green will be joined on stage by Jean Sok (aka Bboy Hourth), an innovative, inspiring one-legged dancer in a powerful, moving live performance of 'Fight to Win' at the '2012 Billboard Music Awards,' hosted by Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, which airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on SUNDAY, MAY 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Multi-talented artist and 10-time Billboard Music Award winner Alicia Keys will present the Billboard Icon Award to Stevie Wonder and join him on stage for an unforgettable performance at the 2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS hosted by Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, which airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on SUNDAY, MAY 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Experience the art of the tease as critically acclaimed Quinn Lemley stars in her new touring production, Burlesque to Broadway. The limited run will be presented two nights only, tonight, May 18th and 19th at 8 pm at Brooklyn's Millennium Theater. Check out the production video below featuring many of the songs from the show.

The late Whitney Houston will be honored with the 2012 Billboard Millennium Award. A moving tribute dedicated to Houston will be performed by Jordin Sparks and John Legend as they take the stage to commemorate Houston's legacy.

Melissa Manchester just brought er solo concert to Blue Note. In addition to her many hit songs and albums, the New York-born Manchester has written for and acted in films, television and the stage. An early achiever, she sang jingles and was a staff writer for Chappell Music while attending the High School for Performing Arts. BroadwayWorld brings you complete coverage below!

Singer, songwriter Chris Brown will take the stage with an incredible performance at the 2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS hosted by Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, which airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on SUNDAY, MAY 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Katy Perry will debut a new song, 'Wide Awake,' in an exclusive performance on the 2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on SUNDAY, MAY 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

In her first return to television since 'Sex in the City,' Emmy Award-winning actress and fashion icon Sarah Jessica Parker will guest star in the fourth season of GLEE.

New York's Group Theatre Too (GTT) will honor noted choreographer Tony Stevens at the fifth anniversary presentation of the Choreographer's Canvas tonight, May 10th at the Manhattan Movement and Arts Center.

Singer, songwriter, musician and producer Stevie Wonder will receive the 2012 Billboard Icon Award. An all-star tribute to him, along with the award, will be presented at the '2012 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS,' hosted by Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, which airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on SUNDAY, MAY 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

The New York Public Library (NYPL) and Souleo Enterprises LLC, an event/media production company, have formed a partnership to provide adult library patrons with an exciting line-up of artistic/cultural, LGBT and financial literacy summer programming, beginning June 2012. Highlighting the evolving role of libraries as educational culture hubs, programming includes improv performances by the National Comedy Theater; make-up makeovers by NYC's top drag queens such as Hedda Lettuce; a panel on LGBT hip-hop; celebrity impersonators discussing diva worship; music industry veterans Meli'sa Morgan, Full Force and Christopher "Play" Martin discussing overcoming financial struggles; a master class in career reinvention by George C. Fraser; interactive workshops featuring the iconic drag entertainer John Epperson (Lypsinka's Maid); a fashion reinvention design workshop with Beau McCall; and much more. Full program information below.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame previously announced the presenters and artists who performed at the 2012 inductions. The 27th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place Saturday, April 14 in Cleveland and debuts tonight, May 5 (9:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO. In addition, HBO Signature will present a 24-hour marathon of the HBO special, beginning at midnight that same day, and concluding Sunday, May 6 at midnight.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY will continue its Spring 2012 season with the debut of British West End TV and singing star, MELANIE STACE on June 3-4 and September 16-17.