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'Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night' will air as special half-hour primetime shows each night of the NBA Finals, beginning Thursday, June 3 on ABC.

Tickets for Seattle Theatre Group (STG) summer concerts Big Head Todd at and Kale go on sale Friday, June 4 at noon. Tickets for Comedians of Chelsea Lately, August 13, at ShowBox Sodo are on sale Saturday, June 5 at 10am. For more information visit http://www.stgpresents.org/.

Logo, the entertainment network for gays, lesbians and their families and friends announced today that award-winning dancer/choreographer, dynamic performer, multi-platinum recording artist and popular entertainment personality, Paula Abdul will be honored with the Always Next, Forever Now Icon Award at the 2010 'NewNowNext Awards.' Given annually, this special award pays homage to a beloved pop icon. Paula is slated to accept her award in person at the 'NewNowNext Awards' taping at the Edison in Downtown Los Angeles on June 8th.

'Jimmy Kimmel Live' was awarded a SILVER CLIO in the Innovative Media category for its partnership project with Warner Brothers' film 'The Informant,' as the two teamed up to create 'Guillermo in the Informant.' 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' was recognized with its award in the digital gallery of the Skylight Studios Soho in New York during last night's CLIO Awards presentation of Interactive & Innovative Awards.

Emmy Award-winning 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' presents a special half-hour primetime show each night of the NBA Finals beginning Thursday, June 3 on ABC. Join host Jimmy Kimmel as he welcomes guests including Russell Brand, Ashton Kutcher, the cast of 'Grown Ups' -- Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James, David Spade and Rob Schneider -- plus a first time appearance by Drew Barrymore. In addition to guest interviews, signature comedy pieces will air throughout the 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night' primetime specials featuring 2009 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant, 2009 and 2010 NBA MVP LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.

People.com is reporting that Mariah Carey has pulled out of Tyler Perry's next film, FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF, which is also set to star revealed that Janet Jackson, Whoopi Goldberg, Phylicia Rashad, Jurnee Smollett, Kimberly Elise, Kerry Washington, and Macy Gray. Filming had been scheduled to begin in June. No reason has been given for the sudden withdraw. Cindi Berger, a rep for Carey merely stated that she is 'not at liberty to discuss her personal life at this time.' For many, this move fuels rumors that Carey may be pregnant, however, the songbird has been mum on the subject. No replacement possibilities for Carey have been announced.

Introducing your season nine 'American Idol:' Lee Dewyze. In a battle between two tremendously talented contestants, DeWyze was able win America's votes and be crowned champion. After a tough set of performances last night, DeWyze was able to pull out the victory and what many considered an upset over runner up Crystal Bowersox. DeWyze was consistent throughout the season, giving great performance week after week and really honing his skills. DeWyze grew an incredible amount throughout the season and was able to turn himself into an 'American Idol.'

Introducing your season nine 'American Idol:' Lee DeWyze. In a battle between two tremendously talented contestants, DeWyze was able win America's votes and be crowned champion. After a tough set of performances last night, DeWyze was able to pull out the victory and what many considered an upset over runner up Crystal Bowersox. DeWyze was consistent throughout the season, giving great performance week after week and really honing his skills. DeWyze grew an incredible amount throughout the season and was able to turn himself into an 'American Idol.'

Today the producers announced that Layon Gray's acclaimed new play, Black Angels Over Tuskegee, would continue its run at the Actors Temple Theater (339 West 47th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues), beginning June 5th. It is currently at St. Luke's Theatre until Monday May 31st.

One part comedian, one part chanteuse, wholly entertaining, Canada's edgy goddess of cabaret, named 'Best Cabaret Performer' by Toronto's NOW Magazine, serves up her own unique brand of uproarious entertainment.

Jimmy Kimmel welcomes the vampire and werewolf stars of 'The Twilight Saga' to a special primetime broadcast, 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: Twilight Saga: Total Eclipse of the Heart.' In their only primetime appearance together, stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner and more visit Kimmel WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Legendary superclub Pacha NYC brings New York another month of amazing guest DJs, applauded residents, and not-to-be-missed events as they are set to kick off the summer festivities. To jump start the weekend, Made Event brings the undisputed leader of new wave trance Markus Schulz to grace the decks on May 7.

To celebrate the paperback release of James Gavin's acclaimed biography, Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne - one of Oprah's Top 25 Summer Reads of 2009 - and to launch the new Verve CD, Lena Horne Sings: The M-G-M Singles Collection, the Camden Opera House will host a unique new concert presentation.

Legendary superclub Pacha NYC brings New York another month of amazing guest DJs, applauded residents, and not-to-be-missed events as they are set to kick off the summer festivities. To jump start the weekend, Made Event brings the undisputed leader of new wave trance Markus Schulz to grace the decks on May 7.

According to reports from Variety, Tyler Perry will work with Lionsgate for the 11th time on 'Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family.' The strong filmmaker-studio bond is very rare in these times, and Lionsgate has distributed all of Perry's films.

'Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night' will air as special half-hour primetime shows each night of the NBA Finals, beginning Thursday, June 3 on ABC.

To celebrate the paperback release of James Gavin's acclaimed biography, Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne - one of Oprah's Top 25 Summer Reads of 2009 - and to launch the new Verve CD, Lena Horne Sings: The M-G-M Singles Collection, the Camden Opera House will host a unique new concert presentation.

To celebrate the paperback release of James Gavin's acclaimed biography, Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne - one of Oprah's Top 25 Summer Reads of 2009 - and to launch the new Verve CD, Lena Horne Sings: The M-G-M Singles Collection, the Camden Opera House will host a unique new concert presentation.

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) announced today that recording artist Adam Lambert will perform at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards Presented in Los Angeles by ABSOLUT® Vodka on April 17, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.

Weekend Movie Box Office Update: April 9 - April 11, 2010