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The internationally-acclaimed African Children's Choir (ACC) is coming once again to New York City for their 8th Annual fundraising gala at Canoe Studios on November 17th.  

The internationally-acclaimed African Children's Choir (ACC) is coming once again to New York City for their 8th Annual fundraising gala at Canoe Studios on November 17th.  

Launching the new year in dramatic style, NBC has set January premiere dates for three key midseason series — “The New Celebrity Apprentice,” now in Los Angeles and starring master of the boardroom Arnold Schwarzenegger; “Grimm,” which will begin its sixth and final season; and the epic, romantic and wondrous “Emerald City.”

The biggest stars from the worlds of sports and entertainment gathered at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Wednesday night to celebrate the best sports moments of the year at “The 2016 ESPYS Presented by Capital One.”

For the first time ever, The ESPYS will honor three retiring athletes with its prestigious Icon Award. Justin Timberlake will do a special presentation to honor Kobe Bryant, Peyton Manning and Abby Wambach.

On July 13, some of the world's premier athletes and biggest stars will join host John Cena on stage for “The 2016 ESPYS Presented by Capital One.”

ESPN will tip off its 14-game regular-season schedule of the WNBA's historic 20th year tonight, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. ET

ESPN will tip off its 14-game regular-season schedule of the WNBA's historic 20th year on Saturday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. ET

The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, the fundraising arm of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, celebrated its 30th anniversary in high-style tonight, treating more than 2000 of its friends and supporters to a star-studded extravaganza highlighted by a concert headlined by 'Mr. Worldwide,' the global music icon Pitbull, and the Italian luxury brand Brunello Cucinelli showcasing the company's Spring 2016 Collection thanks to Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour.

Sixteen celebrities are set to compete for their favorite charities when “The Celebrity Apprentice” shifts to Los Angeles for its eighth season where twice-elected California governor and international movie superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger reigns over the boardroom.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will premiere an all-new season of “Oprah: Where Are They Now?” tonight, January 23 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Master sculptor Brian Hanlon once again brought life to a plaza with the unveiling of his latest bronze masterpieces on Friday, September 11, at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame where more than 50 Hall of Famers were in attendance for the annual induction ceremony. An eight-foot sculpture of the founder of basketball, Dr. James Naismith, sitting on a bench is flanked by smaller statues of three young basketball players who are 'listening' intently to the coach who came up with the idea from a childhood game called 'Duck on a Rock.' The new Naismith Coaches Circle Monument is part of the 2015 Hall of Fame Enshrinement, which includes the induction of eleven new members into the Hall of Fame at Springfield Symphony Hall. 'It's going to be an awesome event chock full of iconic basketball stars,' Brian Hanlon who is the official sculptor for the Hall of Fame said prior to the event. 'Not only will 'Dr. J' (Julius Irving) be there but so will Michael Jordan, four-time NBA All-Star Spencer Haywood and former college coach George Raveling who is now Nike's Director of International Basketball. Also coming to present will be Charles Barkley, Pat Riley, Bill Walton and Lisa Leslie. The list goes on and on.' The new monument sits on a 25-ton granite base engraved with Naismith's Core Values like leadership and perseverance as well as inspirational quotes from current and former basketball coaches who have supported the project. In addition, each coach was able to honor their mentors by engraving their names on basketball-themed granite benches, finishing off the dedication with an autograph. In addition to inventing the game of basketball in 1891, Dr. Naismith is also credited with designing the first football helmet and writing the first basketball rulebook that contained 13 rules. He also established the basketball program at University of Kansas where he coached from 1898 to 1907. The Hall of Fame that bears his name was founded 20 years after his death in 1959. Unlike the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame honors international and American professionals, as well as American and international amateurs. Now 56 years later, Naismith's name continues to live on in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Naismith Awards, which include the Naismith College Player of the Year, the Naismith College Coach of the Year and the Naismith Prep Player of the Year. Naismith is also a member of the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame, the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame, the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame, the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame, the McGill University Sports Hall of Fame, the Kansas State Sports Hall of Fame and the FIBA (the International Basketball Federation) Hall of Fame. About Brian Hanlon/Hanlon Sculpture Studio: Brian P. Hanlon is a classically trained master sculptor and founder of Hanlon Sculpture Studio, a full-service art studio that designs, creates, and installs awe-inspiring and signature monuments featuring bronze, aluminum, stainless steel and granite sculptures, illustrative and informational graphics, and interactive kiosks. The Studio provides complete site design services from sculptures to hard and softscapes, and offers total project management from design to installation and unveiling. In collaboration with administrative staff at colleges, universities, corporations, non-profits, and municipalities, the Studio develops the scope of artwork projects that are designed to enhance the spirit, pride, and tradition of the local community. For more information, visit www.hanlonsculpture.com.

GOLDEN, Colo., June 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ There's a new side at Boston Market but you won't find it on the menu. The fast casual restaurant that sparked America's love affair for rotisserie chicken is "taking a side against fried" and other hasty dinnertime decisions that cheat us from making mealtime as meaningful and delicious as it can be. Titled "All Good," the new branding campaign that debuts today, and the summer- long conversation that starts tomorrow with the first National Rotisserie Chicken Day, will stand up for the simple goodness of families and friends connecting over real food that's carefully prepared, affordable and without compromise.

CBS Sports' critically acclaimed all-female weekly sports show, WE NEED TO TALK, will air a year-end special on the CBS Television Network today, Dec. 27.

CBS Sports' critically acclaimed all-female weekly sports show, WE NEED TO TALK, will air a year-end special on the CBS Television Network on Saturday, Dec. 27

CBS Sports debuts WE NEED TO TALK, the first-ever nationally televised all-female sports show, tonight at 10:00 PM, ET on CBS Sports Network.

Forging programming relationships with the NFL, MLS and NASCAR, Nickelodeon is celebrating kids' love for the action and excitement of the game with the launch of NickSportsa brand-new primetime programming block

The CW will keep bringing the funny with its hit improvisational comedy series WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?, ordering an additional 24 all-new, half-hour episodes to debut in 2015

Set to take place today, July 17, at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, Kids' Choice Sports 2014 will follow Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards legacy to honor kids' favorite athletes

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