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Chris Mann, the classically based pop vocalist and 2012 finalist on NBC's "The Voice," will perform atThe Capitol Center for the Arts on Wednesday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. Mann is touring in support of this first album, "Roads," (October 2012), which shot to #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. His PBS special, "A Mann for All Seasons," aired locally on Public Television in March and featured Martina McBride and jazz saxophonist Mindi Abair. The special was a re-creation of the Elvis Presley '69 Comeback Special with Mann performing in a boxing ring on a Sony soundstage. Tickets start at $28 and are on sale now.

The rumors around NBC's late night lineup never end. According to The Hollywood Reporter, 'well-placed' sources have confirmed that Jimmy Fallon has closed a deal as Jay Leno's successor on THE TONIGHT SHOW, which will take effect early next year.

NBC is a decisive #1 for the night among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox with the #1 and #2 shows of the night on those networks in 18-49, THE VOICE and REVOLUTION, pending updates

Yamagata's set on the Dealbreaker Heart Tour will be stripped down and intimate, and will showcase her stunning songwriting and the raw emotional power of her songs.

The rumors of Jimmy Fallon taking over Jay Leno's perch a top the TONIGHT SHOW empire never seem to end. And apparently neither do the parodies. In the latest, courtesy of LATE NIGHT, Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon sing their version of the classic duet 'Tonight' from the Broadway musical 'West Side Story' and ponder 'Who Will Host 'Tonight'?'

The rumors of Jimmy Fallon taking over Jay Leno's perch a top the TONIGHT SHOW empire never seem to end. And so, neither do the parodies. In the latest, courtesy of LATE NIGHT, check out Leno and Fallon address the most recent speculation as to who will be taking over hosting duties!

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata, 'the troubadour of heartbreak', will launch a tour in support of her latest EP, Heavyweight. Digitally released in November of 2012, the Heavyweight EP is now available in stores. Yamagata's set on the Dealbreaker Heart Tour will be stripped down and intimate, and will showcase her stunning songwriting and the raw emotional power of her songs. Yamagata recently returned from a successful string of SOLD OUT shows in Southeast Asia, with stops in Seoul, Korea, Bangkok, Thailand and Singapore, Singapore.

Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray, and Gin Blossoms have united to present 'Under The Sun 2013,' a marathon summer tour featuring a remarkable array of chart topping stars from the Nineties.

At 8 p.m. ET, 'Fashion Star' (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall) delivered a three-week high in 18-49 (its top rating since its debut 0.8 on March 8) and its best result to date in total viewers, pending updates. Week to week, 'Fashion Star' is up 14 percent in 18-49 rating (to a 0.8 from a 0.7) and 6 percent in total viewers (3.025 million vs. 2.862 million), pending updates. From its first half-hour to its second, 'Fashion Star' increased in rating by 11 percent in adults 18-49 (to a 0.8 from a 0.9) and 7 percent in total viewers (3.1 million vs. 2.9 million).

With its new lineup of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" at 11:35 p.m. and "Nightline" at 12:35 a.m., ABC delivered its best performance in late-night in Total Viewers in 4 weeks (2.222 million) and in Adults 18-49 in 3 weeks (762,000) - since the weeks of 2/18/13 and 2/25/13, respectively.

With its new lineup of JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE at 11:35 p.m. and NIGHTLINE at 12:35 a.m., ABC delivered its best performance in late-night in Total Viewers in 4 weeks (2.222 million) and in Adults 18-49 in 3 weeks (762,000) - since the weeks of 2/18/13 and 2/25/13, respectively.

At 9 p.m. ET, 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' (1.7/5 in adults 18-49, 6.5 million viewers overall) captured its highest 18-49 rating since January 30 and its biggest overall audience since January 9.

Imagine Dragons, one of the biggest break-out rock bands of 2012, adds five new shows to their highly anticipated summer tour for a total of 19 dates. They now stop at Bank of America Pavilion in Boston, Massachusetts on July 24th, Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York onJuly 25th, Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel in Nashville, Tennessee on July 27th, Echo Beach in Toronto, Ontarioon July 29th, and Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica in Cleveland, Ohio on July 30th. The summer tour begins on May 7thin Charlotte, North Carolina at the Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre. Tickets for the newly announced shows go on sale April 5th on LiveNation.com. Tickets for the previously announced shows are available now.

Star of stage and screen Kristin Chenoweth stopped by last night's TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO on NBC to promote her new film 'Family Weekend' opening in theaters this Friday. Check out clips from last night's appearance below!

The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm.

Delta Rae recently had the opportunity to collaborate with one of their heroes. They teamed up with Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac, their all-time favorite band, who played guitar on the re-recorded version of their new single, 'If I Loved You.' Check out the video below!

Bay Street Theatre has announced the 2013 Comedy Club lineup. The fun begins on June 11 and will continue on most Monday nights at 8 pm through August. Tickets are $62 for members or $69 for non member excluding The All Star Comedy Showcase, which is $15 in advance and $25 on the day of the event. All are available online at www.baystreet.org or by stopping by or calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500.

Chris Mann's debut full-length album, Roads, shot straight to No. 1 on Billboard's Heatseekers Chart and Top 5 on Billboard's Classical Chart. Upon its release, Mann gave numerous high-profile television performances, including playing for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as part of TNT's 'Christmas In Washington' special, 'The Today Show,' the 'Tonight Show with Jay Leno,' and NBC's 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center Special.'

At 9:30 p.m. ET, 'The New Normal' (1.4/4 in 18-49, 3.6 million in total viewers) is up week to week by 100 percent in 18-49 rating (to a 1.4 from a 0.7) and up 70 percent in total viewers

Brian Williams appears on tonight's episode of THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, and during the interview, the renowned host pushed Williams to comment - or shed some light on - the recent issues at the network with Jay Leno, Matt Lauer, and Jimmy Fallon. Check out the preview clip, via Mediaite, below!