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“The Biggest Loser” (2.2/7 in 18-49, 7.0 viewers overall from 8-9 p.m.) is up 10% in total viewers versus last year's regular-slot premiere

Next month at STAGE 72 (158 West 72nd Street) on November 8, 9 and 10, the New York Comedy Festival will present three exciting and hilarious shows which will feature comedy, TV star and author Richard Belzer (Law & Order: SVU), Chelsea Lately regular Dan Levy, celebrated comedy writer of stage and screen Alan Zweibel,and comedy writers Bill Scheft from The Late Show with David Letterman, JR Havlan from The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and Chris Henchy from Funny or Die. Tickets are $20-$25 and can be purchased online at www.NYComedyFestival.com.

“The Voice” and “The Blacklist” are currently generating the night's #1 and #2 ratings in 18-49 on the Big 4 networks, pending updates.

Comedian Ray Romano stopped by last night's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN to share his philosophy on marriage, laughter and sex.

Image/Madacy Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, announces the release of The Best of Jack Hanna, an action-packed journey that will leave you with a renewed appreciation for all creatures.

Concord, North Carolina-based indie folk-pop darlings the Avett Brothers received rave reviews for their 2009 breakthrough major-label debut, I and Love and You, which peaked at number 16 on the Billboard 200 album chart and resulted in an invitation to perform alongside Bob Dylan and Mumford & Sons at the 2011 Grammy Awards.

Side Splitters Comedy Club in Tampa, Fla., has announced its headliners for the next two weekends. Details below!

Directed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (Contact, The Producers, The Scottsboro Boys), with music and lyrics by Grammy and Tony Award nominee Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party, The Addams Family), and a book by Grammy and BAFTA Award nominee John August (Frankenweenie, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Big Fish opened on Broadway on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52nd Street). Scroll down to learn more about the cast!

'Dateline NBC' (1.1/4 in 18-49, 5.2 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) grew steadily throughout its time period and increased by 44% in 18-49 rating from its first half-hour to its fourth (to a 1.3 from a 0.9), by 19% in total viewers (5.7 million vs. 4.7 million) and by 46% in adults 25-54 (1.9 vs. 1.3). By its fourth half-hour from 10:30-11 p.m., 'Dateline' ranked #1 among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-34 (with a 0.9 rating),women 18-34 (1.1) and women 18-49 (1.7) and tied for #1 among women 25-54 (2.4). In total viewers, 'Dateline' beat NBC's slot average last season by 7% (5.244 million vs. 4.919 million, L+SD non-sports).

The all-new live show MythBusters: Behind the Myths starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery channel series 'MythBusters,' will be playing a special engagement at the SHN Orpheum Theatre for two performances only today, October, 12 at 2pm and 8pm.

Birdland Jazz Club has announced its line-up of talent for October 21-27, featuring: Lorna's Pink Party; Peter Eldridge with Jane Monheit; Kurt Elling; Barbara Carroll; Jim Caruso's Cast Party; The Birdland Jazz Party featuring Hilary Gardner, and more!

Gary Gulman gives tips for surviving the recession In This Economy? the comedian's new stand-up album, to be released by New Wave Dynamics as digital audio and video download on October 22, 2013

Below, check out the Late Show's Top 10 'Thoughts Going Through the Mind of the Guy Who Had Sex with a Toaster" as presented on the Wednesday, Oct. 9 broadcast of the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, seen weeknights (11:35 PM12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network

“Sean Saves the World” (1.0/3 in 18-49, 3.8 million viewers overall from 9:01-9:31 p.m. ET) built by 0.2 of a point or 25% on its lead-in in 18-49 and by 54% in total viewers.

Texas Performing Arts welcomes Latin Grammy Award-winning singer Mariza, recognized the world over as the queen of fado - the rich and emotionally textured musical tradition from Portugal. With multiple platinum-selling albums to her credit, Mariza's stunning repertoire pays deep respect to tradition while pushing the sublimely beautiful folk music into intriguing directions.

Itzhak Perlman, one of the of the world's greatest violinists, performs at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 8 pm. Tickets are $129-79. Rohan DeSilva will perform on piano.

NBC's “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” have delivered hefty year-to-year gains during the second week of the new television season, giving them convincing wins over broadcast timeslot competition.

With its late-night lineup of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” at 11:35 p.m. and “Nightline” at 12:35 a.m. during the week of September 30, 2013, ABC grew over its premiere week performance in late-night with Total Viewers

CBS's LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN and THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON posted year-to-year gains in viewers for the second consecutive week, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Oct. 4.

Actress Lucy Liu stopped by LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN on CBS last night to chat about the new season of her drama series 'Elementary.' Check out the appearance below!