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Alfonso Ribeiro has been named host of ABC Family's new series SPELL-MAGEDDON. The one hour game show puts a fresh spin on the spelling bee, where contestants take on hilarious distractions while spelling increasingly challenging words.

Have you ever dreamed of rocking out with rock legends and getting up-close and personal with a master winemaker at one of Napa Valley's most historic wineries? Look no further. To celebrate its 80 th anniversary, Louis M. Martini is partnering with Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp to present the best of both worlds in their 'Wine, Wisdom and Rock Experience,' August 16 18, 2013.

ABC Family has added another original series to its roster of original programming that will premiere this summer. "Spell-Mageddon" is an hour game show where contestants take on hilarious distractions while spelling increasingly challenging words.

Williams Interactive LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of WMS Industries Inc., announced today that the Company's first KISS online slot theme, KISS: Shout it Out Loud!, is now available to Williams Interactive's Remote Game Server customers.

Spike TV is back in the scripted business in a big way. As the network continues to target a broader general audience, Spike unveils an ambitious scripted development slate featuring five high-profile projects from some of the industry's most accomplished producers. The projects in development, if greenlit, would each be a special-event series.

Texas born and bred singer William Blake--who came to New York six years ago at age 24--has lately taken the town by storm with his terrific tribute show to the legendary Etta James. In the process, Blake has also managed to transform some of the town's most prestigious nightclub/cabaret venues into his own personal concert halls. First it was at Birdland, where in the summer of 2012 and with the support of 'Cast Party' impresario Jim Caruso, Blake launched his Echoes of Etta raucous, standing-room only crowds. Then last February, Blake, his five piece band and three girl backup singers, overpowered Joe's Pub. But the last two nights might have been Blake's most impressive performances to date, as he totally captured the crowd at the elegant and sedate Cafe Carlyle (for the room's new 10:45 'Second Act' sets). It was almost as if you were experiencing an R & B concert at Carnegie Hall.

Stand-Up Month rages on when famed radio funnyman, best-selling author, and TV personality Jim Norton returns to COMEDY CENTRAL in the network television premiere of JIM NORTON: PLEASE BE OFFENDED, debuting tonight, April 20, at 12:30 a.m. ET/PT.

As part of its ongoing commitment to providing a place for original stories and characters that defy expectations, AMC made a number of announcements on the day of its Upfront. Today's announcements revealed that the second half of the acclaimed drama BREAKING BAD's fifth and final season — eight episodes in total — will premiere on Sunday, Aug. 11 at 9 pm.

Kobra And The Lotus make their major label debut with their self-titled album KOBRA AND THE LOTUS on April 16, 2013, on Simmons Records/T-Boy Records/Universal Music Enterprises (UME).

Best-selling authors Richard Seppala and Dan Kennedy released the second edition of 'No B.S. Direct Marketing' book. Kennedy dares marketers to dramatically simplify their marketing, refocusing on what works. This new book is updated to address the newest media and marketing methods. This marketing master plan delivers a short list of radically different, little-known, profit-proven direct mail strategies for any business. Strategies are illustrated by case history examples from an elite team of consultants - all phenomenally successful at borrowing direct marketing strategies from the world of mail-order, TV infomercials, etc., to use in 'ordinary' businesses including retail stores, restaurants, and sales.

Kayla Stockert, the confident, striking young singer who is fast becoming one of the most talked about aspiring young performers on the East Coast, has announced a slate of radio appearances and live performances through her website at kaylastockert.com.

This spring, Travel Channel debuts two original series - RED, WHITE & NEW, featuring host Steve Watson as he travels across the nation looking for American inventions with originality and imagination, and DIG WARS, a competition show following three teams of relic hunters as they crisscross the country to uncover America's buried history.

Teaching kids right from wrong may take a village... except when it takes a congregation! Lifetime will premiere its provocative new family docuseries PREACHERS' DAUGHTERS, following the lives of three families for a behind-the-altar look at what happens at home after the sermon concludes, tonight, March 12, at 10pm ET/PT.

Craig Gass has announced the release of his debut live comedy album and DVD, The Worst Comedy Show Ever, on April 16, 2013 through Oglio Records. The release will coincide with GASS' North American tour (dates TBA).

Clive Davis and The Recording Academy presented the Pre-GRAMMY Gala, continuing the party that has been a Davis legacy for more than 30 years. This exclusive, star-studded celebration was attended by artists and industry VIPs in music, film and television and featured spectacular musical performances.

Singer and bassist of the famed rock group KISS and star of the 7-season-running Reality TV show 'Gene Simmons Family Jewels' has agreed to be a Keynote speaker at the Tickets.com ProVenue Exchange conference being held April 29-May 2 at the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego.

Teaching kids right from wrong may take a village... except when it takes a congregation! Lifetime will premiere its provocative new family docuseries PREACHERS' DAUGHTERS, following the lives of three families for a behind-the-altar look at what happens at home after the sermon concludes, on Tuesday, March 12, at 10pm ET/PT.

To celebrate the 50th webcast of CBS Interactive's award-winning live webcast concert series, LIVE ON LETTERMAN, KISS will bring their spectacular, larger-than-life extravaganza of music to the world famous Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. The concert will be webcast live and available on CBS.com and VEVO tonight, Oct. 10 (8:00 PM, ET/5:00 PM, PT).

Tonight, October 10th at 9:00 PM, Justin Matthew Sargent - star of the Broadway smash hit ROCK OF AGES - comes to the Triad in an original program titled JUSTIN SARGENT'S COVERED IN ROCK, featuring an all-star band playing classic rock as you've never heard it.

To celebrate the 50th webcast of CBS Interactive's award-winning live webcast concert series, LIVE ON LETTERMAN, KISS will bring their spectacular, larger-than-life extravaganza of music to the world famous Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. The concert will be webcast live and available on CBS.com and VEVO on Wednesday, Oct. 10 (8:00 PM, ET/5:00 PM, PT).