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AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Dominates Ratings For NBC
by Caryn Robbins - May 30, 2012


NBC took home the demo crown on Tuesday with a new AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (11.30 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 3.7, #1). Said hour was bookended by repeats of 'America's Got Talent' (7.25 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 2.0, #2) and 'Grimm'

Regina Spektor's New Album Released Today; Live-Streamed Concert at Le Poisson Rouge Set for 5/31
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2012


Regina Spektor's new album We Saw From The Cheap Seats is out now on Sire/Warner Bros. Records. To celebrate, Spektor will perform a free concert presented by NPR Music on May 31 at 10 p.m. at (Le) Poisson Rouge in New York. The entire event will be hosted by World Cafe's David Dye and Rita Houston of WFUV and will be broadcast live on air at public radio stations WFUV New York and WXPN in Philadelphia. worldwide live via free streaming at NPR.org/music and in the NPR Music mobile apps.

David Yazbek Returns to Joe's Pub Tonight, 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2012


Acclaimed composer/writer/performer David Yazbek returns to the stage at Joe's Pub with his remarkable band for the first time in four years. The concert takes place tonight, May 30, 2012 at 7:30pm and will feature songs from Yazbek's album "Evil Monkey Man" on Ghostlight Records, plus new works and songs from his other albums and his recent Broadway show Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.

The Black Keys to Perform at 2012 MTV MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - May 29, 2012


MTV today announced that rock duo The Black Keys will perform their hit single 'Gold On the Ceiling' off their certified RIAA Gold album 'El Camino' at the 2012 MTV MOVIE AWARDS.

Bay Street Theatre's All Star Comedy Showcase & Ivy League of Comedy Set for 6/11 & 18
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2012


Sag Harbor, New York's Bay Street Theatre has announced two nights of comedy, beginning with THE ALL STAR COMEDY SHOWCASE on Monday, June 11 and continuing with THE IVY LEAGUE OF COMEDY on Monday, June 18. Both shows begin at 8 pm. Tickets are $25 per show and are available online at www.baystreet.org or by calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500.

AMERICAN IDOL Finale Puts FOX On Top
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2012


The two-hour season finale of AMERICAN IDOL (20.71 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 6.1, #1) not surprisingly put FOX (20.71 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 6.1, #1) on top for the final night of the 2011-12 season. Said broadcast however was down 31.46% from last year's finale among adults 18-49.

Joe Bonamassa is No.1 in the UK's Midweek Album Chart
by Kelsey Denette - May 23, 2012


Joe Bonamassa's brand new studio album "Driving Towards The Daylight" is the number 1 album in today's Official UK Midweek Album Chart.

IDOL, GLEE Finales Boost Fox in Tuesday Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - May 23, 2012


FOX posted its best Tuesday since February 28 thanks to the penultimate 'American Idol' and the season finale of 'Glee'.

Paul Rodriguez Performs at Opening of The Laugh Factory at Tropicana, 5/23-24
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2012


The renowned Laugh Factory, which has been hailed by USA Today as "the #1 Comedy Club in the country," previously announced its Grand Opening at the New Tropicana Las Vegas with special guest headliner Paul Rodriguez tonight, May 23 and tomorrow, May 24.

AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Scores Ratings Victory
by Caryn Robbins - May 22, 2012


NBC took home top demo honors on a competitive Monday thanks to a new AMERICA'S GOT TALENT and a two-hour 'American Ninja Warrior'.

STAGE TUBE: GLEE's Lea Michele Talks Hidden Tattoos
by Stage Tube - May 21, 2012


GLEE and Broadway star Lea Michele discusses her 14 hidden tattoos on the Late Show with David Letterman. For Michele, tattooing is a family event. Watch the video below!

Danny Bhoy's DEAR EPSON Comes to Edinburgh, Aug 3-8; Tours Scotland in Sep
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2012


Following performances on The Late Show with David Letterman and Live at the Apollo, hit tours of Australia, New Zealand and North America; one of Scotland's biggest comedy exports, Danny Bhoy, brings his internationally renowned Gaelic charm back to Scotland for 5 nights at the Edinburgh EICC 3rd-8th August and tour dates across Scotland from the 12th September.

Comedy Central Records to Release Gary Gulman's NO ONE CAN DEFEND, 6/5
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2012


COMEDY CENTRAL Records releases Gary Gulman's 'No Can Defend' digital album on Tuesday, June 5.

GIL EVANS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Kicks Off Highline Ballroom Events, Now thru 6/4
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2012


Highline Ballroom has announced its upcoming shows, May 21-June 4, 2012. See below for the full schedule.

STAGE TUBE: Aziz Ansari on Rapper 50 Cent and Grapefruits DELICIOUSLY DANGEROUS, Airing Tonight, 5/20
by TV News Desk - May 20, 2012


Aziz Ansari returns to Comedy Central in the world television premiere of Aziz Ansari: Dangerously Delicious, airing tonight, May 20 at 10:00 pm ET/PT. Then a few days later on May 22nd Comedy Central Records will digitally release an extended and uncensored Aziz Ansari: Dangerously Delicious.

Sizzling, Song Filled Summer At The Colony Hotel Palm Beach
by Beau Higgins - May 19, 2012


Fast-Rising Cabaret Stars Will Dazzle Royal Room Fans from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day: Carole J. Bufford, Nicolas King, Jennifer Sheehan, Wayne Hosford & Ariana Savalas The Colony Hotel - which The Palm Beach Post has hailed as "probably the best place for cabaret on the planet" - plans another sizzling, song-filled summer with some really hot and fast-rising performers straight from Manhattan's leading cabarets - several of whom are making their Royal Room debut and other performers who are returning favorites for loyal fans of the Royal Room Supper Club. The Colony Hotel's world famous Royal Room is widely celebrated for presenting "immaculately staged cabaret performances" by well known Grammy- and Tony-winning stars (Conde Nast Traveler, February 2011).

STAGE TUBE: THE MIDTOWN MEN Play Iowa!
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 18, 2012


The Midtown Men, a touring group starring four of the original cast members from JERSEY BOYS, are still touring the country singing '60s classics, and they just arrived in Iowa to sing at the Diamond Jo Casino May 18 and the Winnavegas Casino May 19. Check out this new promo for their touring concert!

Warner Bros. Records Signs Nashville's JEFF The Brotherhood
by Kelsey Denette - May 18, 2012


Warner Bros. Records today announced that it has signed Jake and Jamin Orrall, aka JEFF The Brotherhood, to its roster. Described as 'latter-day pioneers of the Nashville rock scene, the duo is known for its rockin' live shows, prolific recorded output, relentless work and touring schedule, as well as its family-owned, super cool, vinyl-centered record label, Infinity Cat Recordings, which has been a pillar of support for Nashville bands since 2002 with over 70 releases to date.'

Paul Rodriguez to Perform at the Opening of The Laugh Factory at Tropicana 5/23-24
by Sally Henry Fuller - May 18, 2012


The renowned Laugh Factory, which has been hailed by USA Today as "the #1 comedy club in the country," is proud to announce its Grand Opening at the New Tropicana Las Vegas with special guest headliner Paul Rodriguez, May 23-24.

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