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Gear up for an epic road trip alongside Travel Channel's culinary explorer, Andrew Zimmern, as he travels America's most iconic pathways in an all-new season of BIZARRE FOODS with Andrew Zimmern.

Today, S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water announces the anticipated return of S.Pellegrino Young Chef, an extraordinary culinary competition that recognizes leading young chefs worldwide. Following the success of past events, the third edition of S.Pellegrino Young Chef will feature talent from an expanded 21 global regions and will take place over the span of 18 months. It will begin with the call for applications on February 1, 2017 and will culminate with the announcement of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2018 winner at the Grand Finale in Milan in June 2018.

Bravo Media's Emmy and James Beard Award-winning series TOP CHEF is embarking on a nationwide search for the utmost talented and emerging chefs to compete on season 15 of the high-stakes culinary competition series.

Like most perfect couples, some flavors are simply "meant to be." That was the thought behind Norman Love Confections' 2017 Valentine's Day Collection, Perfect Pairs, which combines two compatible and delicious gourmet flavors inside each individual piece to create a box of chocolates that is truly unique. This latest line of chocolates from award-winning pastry chef Norman Love includes pairings likeStrawberry Banana, Lemon Raspberry, Peaches and Cream, Raspberry Champagne, Chocolate Vanilla Swirl, Coconut Pineapple, White Chocolate Mint, Peanut Butter Marshmallow, Coffee Hazelnut and Vanilla Caramel. Perfect Pairs make the perfect Valentine's Day gift, and will be available to pre-order from www.normanloveconfections.com on January 23 and in-store starting January 30.

Tea Forte, identified around the world as the exceptional tea experience, is introducing SIPSCRIPTIONS, a collection of organic, functional mind and body balancing teas for optimal health. Handcrafted in small batches to ensure each blend's unique and beneficial properties, SIPSCRIPTIONS tea enters the market to answer the growing demand from health-conscious consumers for naturally functional beverages that deliver health and wellness.

With unprecedented access, filmmakers Bob Hercules and Rita Coburn Whack trace Dr. Angelou's incredible journey, shedding light on the untold aspects of her life through never-before-seen footage, rare archival photographs and videos and her own words.

Sundance Institute revealed the program elements for the 2017 Sundance Film Festival's annual Day One celebration, An Artist at the Table

WNET announced today that AARP has provided two years of major funding for THIRTEEN's American Masters series, which launched Season 31 with the exclusive U.S. broadcast premiere of American Masters: By Sidney Lumet this week.

VICE Media, the world's leading youth media brand, and ESPN Films today announced that O.J.: MADE IN AMERICA, the award-winning documentary directed by Ezra Edelman, will air on VICELAND (with two intermissions) on January 1, 2017, from 4 pm ET to midnight.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has announced its lineup for March events. See the full schedule below!

Check out some top spots in New York City to enjoy the New Year's holiday.

VICE Media, the world's leading youth media brand, and ESPN Films today announced that O.J.: MADE IN AMERICA, the award-winning documentary directed by Ezra Edelman, will air on VICELAND (with two intermissions) on January 1, 2017, from 4 pm ET to midnight.

Gear up for an epic road trip alongside Travel Channel's culinary explorer, Andrew Zimmern, as he travels America's most iconic pathways in an all-new season of BIZARRE FOODS with Andrew Zimmern.

???????Following the release of her new book, Lidia's Mastering the Art of Italian Cuisine: Everything You Need to Know to be a Great Italian Cook, join the Emmy-winning host of Public Television's "Lidia's Kitchen" and "Lidia's Italy," Lidia Bastianich, on December 3, 2016 at 8 p.m. at the Times-Union Center for an evening of conversation and storytelling celebrating our love of Italian food.

Six additional boardroom advisors will join THE NEW CELEBRITY APPRENTICE boss Arnold Schwarzenegger for the new Los Angeles-based season kicking off on Monday, Jan. 2 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) on NBC.

Bravo Media reveals the eight returning chefs back for redemption on the new season of the TOP CHEF, airing Today, December 1

Bravo Media's Emmy and James Beard Award-winning TOP CHEF takes on the culinary hotspot of Charleston, South Carolina, for the new season, kicking off with a supersized premiere today, December 1 at 10 – 11:15pm ET/PT.

Edible Arrangements , the global leader in creatively designed fresh cut fruit arrangements, announced today the launch of its newest brand: Edible Chocolate. Edible has already been unyielding in its commitment to quality chocolate, using real semisweet and white chocolate in its Edible Dipped Fruit line and providing delicious chocolate customization options including Gourmet Belgian Chocolate Pops and chocolate sentiments for a variety of occasions. The creation of the Edible Chocolate brand expands the company's reach, allowing Edible to provide exceptional chocolate experiences to millions of customers, increase customer frequency and relevancy with new gifting options, and further establish the company as both a fruit and chocolate expert.

Emeril Lagasse, one of the most recognizable chefs in the world, joins host Eric J. Lawrence for the current installment of KCRW's Guest DJ Project.

Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science will offer general rush tickets beginning at 10:00am at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre box office on performance days.