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Before AMERICAN IDOL, Lee DeWyze worked as a paint store clerk in Mt. Prospect, IL. Kris Allen was a college student from Conway, AR. David Cook tended bar in Blue Springs, MO. Chris Daughtry was a service advisor at a car dealership in Greensboro, NC. Carrie Underwood lived on a farm in Checotah, OK. Jennifer Hudson was a cruise ship performer from Chicago, IL. Kelly Clarkson was a waitress from Dallas, TX. One audition changed the rest of their lives.

According to The New York Times Blog the next season of American Idol will allow hopefuls as young as 15 to audition for the show. The max age remains 28. In past seasons the youngest contestants have been 16.

North Carolina Theatre, the region's only producer of professional Broadway musical revivals, announces Bringing Broadway Home, a spectacular benefit concert on Monday, June 21st at 8 PM in Raleigh Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh. This one-night-only event will celebrate 27 seasons of Broadway at North Carolina Theatre and will feature Clay Aiken, Lauren Kennedy, Sharon Lawrence, Terrence Mann and Quiana Parler.

NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Announces Upcoming Schedule, 6/5-19

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have front row seats and the President makes the customary finale address in 'America Celebrates July 4th at Ford's Theatre,' airing FRIDAY, JULY 2 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

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.

NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Announces Upcoming Schedule, 6/26-7/17

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.

Three Rivers Arts Festival, a division of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, proudly announces the headline music schedule for the 2010 Festival, June 4-13. All headline concerts are presented on the Dollar Bank Stage at Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh. The free live music series, a Pittsburgh tradition, is sponsored by Dollar Bank.

NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Announces Upcoming Schedule, 6/5-19

The Country Music Association Awards, also known as the CMA Awards, or the CMAs, and not to be confused with the ACM Awards, are voted on by business members of the Country Music Association. The first CMA awards were presented at an untelevised ceremony in Nashville's Municipal Auditorium in 1967.

Yesterday, June 9, Kid Rock hosted the 2010 CMT Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

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.

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.

Montego Glover, Tony nominated for her performance in MEMPHIS, will perform at the Ford's Theatre Society annual gala titled 'America Celebrates July 4th at Ford's Theatre.' The program will be filmed Sunday, June 6, in Washington, DC; portions of the gala will air on Friday, July 2nd on ABC (9pm - 10pm ET).

Ford's Theatre Society will host its annual gala on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW). The evening's performance, titled 'America Celebrates July 4th at Ford's Theatre,' will be taped for broadcast on the ABC Television Network to air July 2, 2010 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET).

NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Announces Upcoming Schedule, 6/5-19

Three Rivers Arts Festival, a division of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, proudly announces the headline music schedule for the 2010 Festival, June 4-13. All headline concerts are presented on the Dollar Bank Stage at Point State Park in downtown Pittsburgh. The free live music series, a Pittsburgh tradition, is sponsored by Dollar Bank.

Today, following this week's sold out run of GLEE: LIVE! At Radio City Music Hall, and in honor of next week's season finale, as well as the just released 4th album of soundtrack songs, we are taking a listen to the four soundtracks of the hit Golden-Globe-winning Fox TV musical dramedy series GLEE starring Broadway veterans Matthew Morrison and Lea Michele, with additional featured performances by Kristin Chenoweth, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris and Idina Menzel.

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.