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Nokia Music, Nokia's new free music streaming service, held its exclusive launch event last Friday, October 19th, in Nashville, TN in the rotunda at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The event hosted by Billboard's Ray Waddell, benefitted Musicians On Call.

DirecTV's Audience Network, known for its daring entertainment programming, will take viewers a step further into the realm of the deeply provocative with the premiere of Something to Talk About, a series of socially and culturally relevant documentaries presented in association with Brainstorm Media, beginning in October exclusively on DirecTV. In certain cities, the films will be screened in theaters starting in late September and, in select locations, will include live discussions following the screenings.

Nokia Music today announced they will host an exclusive event in Nashville, TN today, October 19, 2012 in the exclusive Rotunda event space at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, will be a guest on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, marking her debut appearance on the late-night show. 

According to The Hollywood Reporter, a source close to Super Bowl XLVII has revealed to The Associated Press that Grammy-winning superstar Beyonce will be the halftime performer at this year's Superbowl, taking place at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on February 3, 2013.

House of Blues, the country's pre-eminent live music venues are set to kick off a 20th Anniversary extravaganza to commemorate 20 years of music and over 20,000 amazing live music performances at their world-famous venues. The 20-month long celebration commences December 4 at its renowned Sunset Strip location featuring Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and legendary rock band ZZ Top.

Anything Barbra Streisand-related is well worth attending (are you kidding?!), and on Friday, October 5, there was an invited dress rehearsal on the Temple University campus in the Liacouras Center as Barbra Streisand: BACK TO BROOKLYN got its feet wet for the first time in front of about a thousand people.

The Dance Cartel and The Breslin join forces to present OntheFloor, which performs at Liberty Hall at the Ace Hotel New York. Fusing a rigorous artistic approach with the vibrant social nature of dance, OntheFloor features innovative choreography supported by live musicians, video art, DJ, full bar, and snacks. Performances are every Tuesday at 9pm through December 18 at Liberty Hall at the Ace Hotel New York, 20 W. 29th Street. Tickets are $20 and are available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/248944.

The Dance Cartel and The Breslin join forces to present OntheFloor, which performs at Liberty Hall at the Ace Hotel New York. Fusing a rigorous artistic approach with the vibrant social nature of dance, OntheFloor features innovative choreography supported by live musicians, video art, DJ, full bar, and snacks. Performances are every Tuesday at 9pm through December 18 at Liberty Hall at the Ace Hotel New York, 20 W. 29th Street. Tickets are $20 and are available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/248944.

Today, AskMen, the leading men's lifestyle website with 17 million monthly readers, announced the results of their 7th annual Top 49 Most Influential Men, as determined by more than 500,000 votes.James Bond, the fictional character whose namesake film franchise celebrates its 50th anniversary this month as well as the highly anticipated release of SKYFALL in November, takes the No. 1 position

Nokia Music today announced they will host an exclusive event in Nashville, TN on Friday, October 19, 2012 in the exclusive Rotunda event space at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

This year marked the seventh annual BET HIP HOP AWARDS hosted by funnyman Mike Epps. The BET HIP HOP AWARDS delivered an exceptional night filled with hip hop's biggest stars and highly anticipated performances.

Virtuoso violinists Kev Marcus and Wilner Baptiste - aka Kev and Wil B of BLACK VIOLIN - return to New York with their funky fusion of classical, jazz, hip-hop, blues and R&B. With DJ TK on the turntables, Beatdown on the drums, and Joe Cello rounding out the band, these Apollo Legends, who played to sold-out New Vic houses in 2009, will perform a concert of new compositions, classic favorites and pop cover tunes at The New Victory Theater, 209 West 42nd Street, from November 9 through November 25.

MTV today announced that Carly Rae Jepsen, fun. and Rita Ora three of the hottest emerging acts in music today will each make their EMA debut with performances at the 2012 MTV EMA.

MTV2 today announced that comedians Lil Duval and Andrew Schulz, who star in the networks highest-rated show MTV2's Guy Code, will serve as special MCs for the U.S. telecast of the 2012 MTV EMA from Frankfurt's historic Festhalle on Sunday, November 11 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT on MTV2.

Jay-Z will bring all 99 of his problems to America. Through YouTube.

ANNIE, the new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, went into rehearsal today in New York City with its full company. The production begins previews October 3, 2012 and opens November 8, 2012 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Meet the full cast below!

MTV today announced the first batch of performers for the "2012 MTV EMA," with three of the world's most popular acts in pop and rock set to take the stage in Germany.

Big Black Delta today announced that their new single 'Betamax' will be released on November 5th. 'Betamax' is the second single from an upcoming album set for release in early 2013.

BET Networks today announced that legendary MC, Rakim will be the recipient of the 'I AM HIP HOP ICON' Award at this year's BET HIP HOP AWARDS filming at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta tonight, September 29, 2012.