Blake Shelton News

Despite rumors of a National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians Union strike, the 12th annual 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center' will be held tonight, as scheduled.

NBC rolls out the holiday festivities on Wednesday, December 2 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) with the 12th annual 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center' telecast, featuring the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree, and star-studded talent performances. Co-hosted by NBC stars Jane Krakowski ('30 Rock') and Zachary Levi ('Chuck') and broadcast in high definition, the star-studded tree lighting celebration will feature Michael Buble, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Barry Manilow, The Roots, Shakira, and The Radio City Rockettes performing a mix of current hits and holiday classics from beautifully ornamented stages around Rockefeller Center in New York City.

NBC rolls out the holiday festivities on Wednesday, December 2 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) with the 12th annual 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center' telecast, featuring the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree, and star-studded talent performances. Co-hosted by NBC stars Jane Krakowski ('30 Rock') and Zachary Levi ('Chuck') and broadcast in high definition, the star-studded tree lighting celebration will feature Michael Buble, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Barry Manilow, The Roots, Shakira, and The Radio City Rockettes performing a mix of current hits and holiday classics from beautifully ornamented stages around Rockefeller Center in New York City.

NBC rolls out the holiday festivities on Wednesday, December 2 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) with the 12th annual 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center' telecast, featuring the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree, and star-studded talent performances. Co-hosted by NBC stars Jane Krakowski ('30 Rock') and Zachary Levi ('Chuck') and broadcast in high definition, the star-studded tree lighting celebration will feature Michael Buble, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Barry Manilow, The Roots, Shakira, and The Radio City Rockettes performing a mix of current hits and holiday classics from beautifully ornamented stages around Rockefeller Center in New York City.

Olympia Theatre announces its upcoming events.

Since launching 'No Service Fee Wednesday,' June 3rd, Live Nation has helped concert goers save millions of dollars on ticket fees at LiveNation.com. With last week's first ever All-In Ticket Concert Experience resonating with music fans across the country, Live Nation is now expanding its offer even further.

Olympia Theatre announces its upcoming events.

Live Nation announced today its 'No Service Fee Wednesday' offering for June 24 will eliminate the service fee on its popular 4-Pack program, which already offers fans a 4 ticket bundle at an average 17% discount. With the service fee eliminated on 4-Packs this Wednesday, music fans will enjoy a 40% average discount when compared to the regular price of 4 individual tickets.

Live Nation announced today its 'No Service Fee Wednesday' offering for June 24 will eliminate the service fee on its popular 4-Pack program, which already offers fans a 4 ticket bundle at an average 17% discount. With the service fee eliminated on 4-Packs this Wednesday, music fans will enjoy a 40% average discount when compared to the regular price of 4 individual tickets.

Olympia Entertainment Upcoming Events: Fox Theatre, Joe Louis Arena, Cobo Arena, City Theatre, Comerica Park, Masonic Temple, Sound Board, Hockeytown Cafe

Multi-platinum country music artist Blake Shelton turns up the heat while performing songs from his new album Startin' Fires when MATRIX:MIDLAND Festival presents Blake Shelton Live in Concert on Sunday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. St. Andrews Rd., Midland, MI.

Olympia Entertainment announces upcoming events for 2009 in Detroit.

Multi-platinum country music artist Blake Shelton turns up the heat while performing songs from his new album Startin' Fires when MATRIX:MIDLAND Festival presents Blake Shelton Live in Concert on Sunday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. St. Andrews Rd., Midland, MI.

MATRIX:MIDLAND at Midland Center for the Arts has announced the launch of its 31st annual MATRIX:MIDLAND Festival, featuring world-class performers, musicians and professional speakers. This year's festival runs from Wednesday, May 27 through Sunday, June 14 with all events taking place at Midland Center for the Arts. Tickets go on sale Monday, April 13, 2009. Information and ticket prices are available online at www.mcfta.org or by calling the Ticket Office at 989-631-8250 or 800-523-7649.

Olympia Entertainment announces upcoming events for Fox Theatre, Joe Louis Arena, Cobo Arena, City Theatre, Comerica Park, Masonic Temple, Sound Board, Hockeytown Cafe.

MATRIX:MIDLAND at Midland Center for the Arts has announced the launch of its 31st annual MATRIX:MIDLAND Festival, featuring world-class performers, musicians and professional speakers. This year's festival runs from Wednesday, May 27 through Sunday, June 14 with all events taking place at Midland Center for the Arts. Tickets go on sale Monday, April 13, 2009. Information and ticket prices are available online at www.mcfta.org or by calling the Ticket Office at 989-631-8250 or 800-523-7649.

Well known for his film and television appearances, James Earl Jones' acting career is firmly rooted in the theater. He was part of the historic company of Jean Genet's The Blacks, which incubated a generation of future black stars, and his long association with Joseph Papp's New York Shakespeare Festival saw him in classical plays including Hamlet, The Merchant of Venice and King Lear. Awards for his theater work include Tony Awards for the Broadway productions of The Great White Hope and Fences, a Tony Award nomination for On Golden Pond, and Obie Awards for Clandestine on the Morning Line, The Apple, Moon on a Rainbow Shawl and Baal, a Theatre World Award for Moon on a Rainbow Shawl and the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Fences. Additional theater credits include Paul Robeson, The Iceman Cometh,Of Mice and Men and seven different productions in the title role of Othello. He recently starred in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof on Broadway.

William H. Macy has a long association with playwright David Mamet, having starred in New York in productions including Oleanna and American Buffalo. He received an Academy Award nomination for his work in the film Fargo. He also appeared in Benny & Joon, Mr. Holland's Opus, Seabiscuit, Magnolia, Pleasantville, Boogie Nights and Air Force One. In 2002, he won Emmy Awards for both Lead Actor in a Miniseries and Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries with the TV film 'Door to Door'.

Well known for his film and television appearances, James Earl Jones' acting career is firmly rooted in the theater. He was part of the historic company of Jean Genet's The Blacks, which incubated a generation of future black stars, and his long association with Joseph Papp's New York Shakespeare Festival saw him in classical plays including Hamlet, The Merchant of Venice and King Lear. Awards for his theater work include Tony Awards for the Broadway productions of The Great White Hope and Fences, a Tony Award nomination for On Golden Pond, and Obie Awards for Clandestine on the Morning Line, The Apple, Moon on a Rainbow Shawl and Baal, a Theatre World Award for Moon on a Rainbow Shawl and the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Fences. Additional theater credits include Paul Robeson, The Iceman Cometh,Of Mice and Men and seven different productions in the title role of Othello. He recently starred in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof on Broadway.