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The Kennedy Center today unveiled an all-star lineup and new producers for the 21st annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which this year will celebrate Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Under the direction of the creative team from Done + Dusted, the Kennedy Center's new producing partner for the Mark Twain Prize, the cast will feature many of Louis-Dreyfus's admirers, friends, and collaborators, including Stephen Colbert, Bryan Cranston, Tina Fey, Ilana Glazer, Tony Hale, Abbi Jacobson, Keegan-Michael Key, Kumail Nanjiani, and Jerry Seinfeld. The live Gala Performance will take place on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. ET in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, and will be taped by WETA Washington, D.C.

This morning on the fourth hour of TODAY, Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb announced four categories for The People's Choice Awards: Style Star of 2018, Bingeworthy Show of 2018, The Show of 2018, and The Daytime Talk Show of 2018. See the full list of nominees below!

To celebrate the release of her debut album Life of the Party, the 'girl of a thousand voices' has announced five UK dates

TLC announced today that its second annual GIVE A LITTLE Awards, an extension of the network's national multiplatform campaign dedicated to empowering individuals to make a difference in the lives of those in need by giving a little time, support and compassion, will be held on September 20 in New York City. Presented in partnership with Redbook magazine and Love Is Louder, a project of The Jed Foundation, this event will shine a light on advocates who work tirelessly to prevent bullying. TLC star Jazz Jennings, TV personality/host Kelly Osbourne and recording artist Jessie Chris are among those being honored this year, in addition to three national contest winners who are purposefully sowing seeds of kindness and standing up against bullies in their communities: Kristin Caminiti (Kindness Grows Here), Dianne Grossman (Mallory's Army) and Jaylen Arnold (Jaylen's Challenge).

You're going to know his name after you see 'My Name!' Newly-signed to HOLLYWOOD RECORDS as the Youngest Solo Artist ever, JD McCrary, who will soon be heard as Young Simba in Disney's new live-action film The Lion King opposite Donald Glover and Beyonce, has just released a new video 'My Name' for his original single.

Grammy-nominated band Panic! At The Disco today released a new music video for track 'High Hopes'. Directed by Brendan Walter and Mel Soria, the thrilling video sees frontman Brendon Urie bring the artwork for the band's critically acclaimed new album Pray For The Wicked to life. 

Ovation West Musical Theatre presents "Funny Girl" September 14 through October 7 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen, CO, 80439. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 Adults; $26 seniors (62+), $20 Youth (18 and under), $25 groups of 10 or more and available by phone 303-674-4002 or online at www.ovationwest.org.

 Imagine hundreds of shelter and pound dogs not only being rescued, but also being lovingly trained to excel at performing athletic stunts which they relish. Picture a husband and wife team who started this family-owned business not only to entertain but also to promote pet adoption, responsible pet ownership, and spaying and neutering. Then you would have The Stunt Dog Experience - the world's largest and original stunt dog show.

iLuminate, referred to as "the best new act in America" during a 2011 run to the finals of "America's Got Talent", brings its unique style of entertainment to the State Theatre on Sunday, September 23.

St. Vincent will perform a DJ set to open Beck's performance at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, September 28, 2018.

St. Vincent a/k/a Annie Clark has added an Official 2018 ACL Fest Late Night Show to her current I Am A Lot Like You! world tour. October 5 will see St. Vincent headline Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin, Texas the day before she plays her first of two Saturday sets at the Austin City Limits Festival.

It's time to slay in a whole new way. Turner's TNT has ordered a pilot for Naked With Niecy Nash, a decidedly unique show with a late-night feel hosted and executive produced by the queen of Claws and author of the best-selling book It's Hard to Fight Naked, the inimitable Niecy Nash. Nash, never afraid to get real and tell it like it is, will serve up a tall glass of humor, advice, and one-of-a-kind 'Niecy-isms' on all things love, sex, romance and relationships with everyday people. The pilot will tap Niecy's unparalleled strengths to inspire, empower and make viewers laugh out loud. Nothing is off limits and no topic will be out-of-reach.

TNT Expands Relationship with Niecy Nash With New Late Night Themed Pilot

The Croatian duo of Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, better known as 2CELLOS, return this Fall with an all-new album, Let There Be Cello, set for release October 19 via Sony Music Masterworks. A follow-up to the 2017 release of Score, Let There Be Cello finds the pair exploring a diverse catalogue with their signature boundary-breaking playing style. Preorder for the album is available everywhere now.

“Brandi Carlile in Concert: A BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND Special” is now streaming in full for a limited time at PBS.org and can also be viewed on demand at Apple TV, RoKu and Amazon Prime. Watch HERE. Filmed at The Caverns, an underground venue located at the foot of Monteagle Mountain in Pelham, TN, the live performance special features songs from throughout Carlile's extensive career as well as her critically acclaimed new album, By The Way, I Forgive You.

This Today, August 11, the Warner Theatre will show FINDING NEMO and JAWS on the big screen, sponsored by Elevator Service Company. Tickets for each film are $5!

In a list reflective of the depth and breadth of The Showbox's history, more than 150 local and national artists have signed onto an open letter in Friday's Seattle Times urging Seattle residents to take action to #SAVETHESHOWBOX.

CBS has ordered MILLION DOLLAR MILE (working title), a new 10-episode high-stakes competition series that challenges everyday athletes' physical and mental toughness like never before with an opportunity to change their lives forever.

This Saturday, August 11, the Warner Theatre will show FINDING NEMO and JAWS on the big screen, sponsored by Elevator Service Company. Tickets for each film are $5!

One of the biggest breakout artists of the past year, Bazzi, has teamed up with multi-platinum global chart topping singer/songwriter Camila Cabello, just off of her two back to back #1 singles "Havana" and "Never Be the Same" for a new version of his hit single "Beautiful."  This brings the two back together after Bazzi joined Camila on her sold out North American Never Be The Same Tour. The track, co-written by Bazzi and Camila, is available today at all DSPs and streaming services. Listen HERE