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dick clark productions and NBC announced today that music legend, Janet Jackson, will be honored with the prestigious ICON Award at the “2018 Billboard Music Awards,” and will deliver a highly-anticipated performance that will be her first on television in nine years. 

Comedy Central, the #1 brand in comedy, Superfly, the brains behind Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands co-producer, Another Planet Entertainment, today announced details for the Comedy Central Presents Clusterfest immersive experiences. These five different attractions, each inspired by some of TV's most iconic shows, distinguish the fan experience at Clusterfest and make the festival unlike any other through creative set design, themed food and drink offerings, surprise appearances by cast members, interactive programming, and of course, lots of humor. The three-day comedy and music festival takes place in San Francisco June 1-3, 2018 and tickets are on sale now at www.clusterfest.com.

dick clark productions and NBC announced today that “2018 Billboard Music Awards” host, Kelly Clarkson, and two-time Billboard Music Award winner, John Legend, will both perform on the three-hour live telecast, airing Sunday, May 20th at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on NBC.

dick clark productions and NBC announced today that multiplatinum, record-breaking superstar Ariana Grande will open the “2018 Billboard Music Awards” with a show-stopping performance from her upcoming LP. Grande revealed the big news, exclusively, last night on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

iHeartMedia announced today the return of the annual star-studded iHeartRadio Music Festival on September 21 and 22 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and its Daytime Stage, which will take place at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on Saturday, Sept. 22. The Daytime Stage will feature live performances by both popular and emerging artists including first-revealed performers Dua Lipa, 5 Seconds of Summer, Lil Uzi Vert, Dustin Lynch, Bazzi, Belly, Bobby Bones and the Raging Idiots and Greta Van Fleet with more to be announced. The main stage performance lineup for the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Festival will be announced at a later date.

Camila Cabello, Meghan Trainor, Selena Gomez, Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran lead the nominations for the 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMA). Nominees for music's biggest event for families were announced today during a #FriYAYLive nomination livestream, hosted by Radio Disney's Morgan and DJ Lela B with special guests Jenna Ortega ('Stuck in the Middle'),

Atlantic Records and Big Loud have announced the joint signing of 11-year-old singing sensation Mason Ramsey and the release of his eagerly anticipated debut single. “Famous” is available today at all DSPs and streaming services HERE.

A fabulous new family-friendly festival is coming to Warrington this August. FamFest Warrington, the brainchild of Wire FM founder Pete Pinnington, takes place at Orford Jubilee Park on Saturday and Sunday 11-12 August and promises a weekend of amazing activities and events for all the family.

Pied Piper Productions' annual original production featuring songs and dance from favorite Broadway shows to modern day tunes. Done in a cabaret style this year's theme is the school of life. Music from Grease, Wicked, and Chicago will be paired with artists such as Bruno Mars, Meghan Trainor and more…Pied Piper Productions mission is to inspire children and communities by connecting children with the Arts. We deliver artistic programs that have the potential to unlock creative thinking and build confidence in our youth.

Sports fans rejoice as one of the most competitive seasons of “Dancing with the Stars” ever fires up the scoreboard and welcomes 10 determined athletes who will take to the ballroom floor for their first dance, on the season premiere of “Dancing with the Stars: Athletes,” MONDAY, APRIL 30 (8:00- 10:01 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.

dick clark productions and NBC announced today that global sensation and reigning Top Social Artist winners BTS, will perform the world television premiere of their new single at the “2018 Billboard Music Awards.”

ASCAP, the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers, hosted its 35th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards on Monday, April 23, recognizing four impressive songwriting talents with a 2018 ASCAP Pop Music Songwriter of the Year award, each for their individual achievement in crafting some of the most popular songs of 2017. Steve Mac won for 'Shape of You' (Ed Sheeran), 'Strip That Down' (Liam Payne ft. Quavo), 'Rockabye' (Clean Bandit ft. Sean Paul) and 'What About Us' (P!nk); Max Martin, receiving the award for an unprecedented 11th time, for 'Side To Side' (Ariana Grande), 'Can't Stop The Feeling!' (Justin Timberlake), 'Send My Love' (Adele) and 'Just Like Fire' (P!nk); Starrah for 'Now or Never' (Halsey), 'Fake Love' (Drake), 'What Lovers Do' (Maroon 5 ft. SZA) and 'Havana' (Camila Cabello); and Drew Taggart for '1-800-273-8255' (Logic ft. Alessia Cara and Khalid) in addition to three hits by his band, The Chainsmokers: 'Something Just Like This' (ft. Coldplay), 'Closer' (ft. Halsey) and 'Paris.'  ASCAP President and award-winning songwriter Paul Williamspresented the awards. 

dick clark productions and NBC today announced the first round of performers for the “2018 Billboard Music Awards.” Top New Artist nominee, Camila Cabello, UK's hottest act, Dua Lipa, and multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter, Shawn Mendes, will all take the stage on a night filled with music's biggest names!

Music superstar Christina Aguilera will duet with James Corden in a new 'Carpool Karaoke' on the upcoming THE LATE LATE SHOW CARPOOL KARAOKE PRIMETIME SPECIAL 2018, to be broadcast Monday, April 23 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Also in the special, MOM's Anna Faris and Academy and Emmy Award winner Allison Janney, THE BIG BANG THEORY's Kunal Nayyar and YOUNG SHELDON's Iain Armitage will join Corden for 'Crosswalk the Musical: The Sound of Music.' Corden and bandleader Reggie Watts will kick off the special with a Bruno Mars-inspired musical number, and Corden will share some of his favorite moments as host of THE LATE LATE SHOW.

Landing at #2 on Pollstar's newly published '2018 1Q YTD Worldwide Ticket Sales Top 100 Tours' chart, the Winter Jam 2018 Tour Spectacular takes the top spot of all music tours on the chart. Following the #1 tour 'Disney On Ice,' Winter Jam ranks ahead of first quarter tours by such superstars as Bruno Mars and Blake Shelton.

Cardi B talked with Ellen about being a disruptive student, becoming Instagram famous, and truly enjoying her stint as a stripper.

Singer-songwriter Mitch Hayes, Queen City Music Awards 'Americana/Folk Artist of the Year' winner, brings his 'Chasing The Pacific Sunset' 2018 Spring Tour to acclaimed singer-songwriter venue Genghis Cohen, 740 N. Fairfax Ave., Thursday, April 26. Showtime: 7:00pm. Tickets: $10. Info: (323) 653-0640 or visit http://www.genghiscohen.com/.

Fresh off performances on American Idol and the Late Late Show with James Corden, acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated Country star, Cam, announces today her first headline show at the famed Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. The show, set for Wednesday, September 26th will include singer-songwriter, Lucie Silvas as the special guest. 

BET Networks announced today its upcoming 2018-2019 fiscal year programming slate. Now, more than ever, black culture is powering every area of mainstream from politics and social media to music and fashion. As the #1 Cable Network for African American viewers 18-49 for 17 consecutive years, BET is omnipresent in its influence of all aspects of pop culture with new original series and specials, featuring some of Hollywood's biggest stars and influencers, both in front and behind the camera. From Dwayne Johnson, T.I., Will Packer, En Vogue, SWV, Salt, Pepa, Spinderella, Swizz Beatz, Tracey Edmonds and more, BET is raising the bar on premium programming content and will deliver 21% more original programming than last year. From engaging new provocative series, to culture-defining mega-specials, BET continues to entertain, empower and engage its audiences.

dick clark productions and NBC today announced nominees for the "2018 Billboard Music Awards," which will honor the year's most successful artists in 57 categories of music.  Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran lead the pack with 15 nominations each, followed by Post Malone with 13, Imagine Dragons with 11, Drake with 9 and Justin Bieber and Cardi B with 8. The "2018 Billboard Music Awards" will broadcast LIVE coast to coast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 20 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on NBC.