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Concert goers will hear greatest hits from the Disney classics "Aladdin," "The Little Mermaid" and Disney/Pixar's "Toy Story" remixed to rock, pop, reggae, hip-hop, jazz and country, among other jams at Disney Live! Mickey's Music Festival October 3, 4 and 5.

In the coming months, Broadway will welcome a fresh crop of productions- many of which will mark the Broadway debuts for a slew of talented actors. Whether they are fresh faces or established stars, these Broadway babies will soon take their very first bows on the grandest stages in the world. Meet all of the Great White Way's newest stars below, and be sure to let us know who you're most looking forward to seeing onstage!

Warner/Chappell Music (WCM), the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, was named Publisher of the Year at last night's BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. In addition, WCM songwriters took home a collective 19 Most Performed Song of the Year Awards, eight of which went to Dwayne Carter AKA Lil Wayne, who was named Songwriter of the Year. 'To win Publisher of the Year at the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards is an enormous accomplishment for WCM, and we couldn't be more proud of our incredibly talented songwriters. I'd also like to thank our dedicated team for their tireless hard work, and BMI for this wonderful recognition,' said Jon Platt, President, North America, Warner/Chappell Music. 'We are all humbled by what we've achieved together in the past couple of years. It's been amazing to be part of our songwriters' extraordinary creativity and success.' Cameron Strang, Chairman & CEO, Warner/Chappell Music, added, 'Our songwriters continue to deliver hit after hit in all genres, and the acknowledgements that WCM has received is a tribute to the great talent we have been cultivating throughout WCM, artists and executives alike. Congratulations to all of our winners.' Following is the complete list of Most Performed Song Awards presented to WCM songwriters last night by BMI: • 'Ball' - Dwayne Carter • 'Bandz A Make Her Dance' - Dwayne Carter, Justin Garner • 'Beware'- Dwayne Carter, Dwane Weir • 'Body Party'- Pierre Slaughter • 'Bugatti'- Justin Garner • 'Holy Grail' - Jerome Harmon, Dave Grohl • 'Love Me' - Dwayne Carter, Asheton Hogan • 'No New Friends (SFTB Remix)' - Dwayne Carter • 'No Worries' - Dwayne Carter, Rasool Diaz, Andre Proctor, Brian Soko • 'Pop That'- Dwayne Carter • 'Pour It Up' - Justin Garner • 'Rich as f**k' - Dwayne Carter, Tyler Williams • 'Suit & Tie' - Jerome Harmon, Charles Still, Johnny Wilson, Terrence Stubbs • 'Swimming Pools Drank' - Tyler Williams • 'Take Back the Night' - Jerome Harmon • 'Timber' - Breyan Isaac • 'TKO' - Jerome Harmon, Barry White • 'Tom Ford' - Jerome Harmon • 'Turn on the Lights'- Marquel Middlebrooks These accolades follow closely on the heels of WCM being named Publisher of the Year at three of ASCAP's most prestigious ceremonies-the Pop, Country, and Rhythm & Soul Awards. 2014 marks the first year WCM has ever been named Publisher of the Year at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards, also making it the first year in which WCM has won the title at both BMI and ASCAP's urban music award ceremonies. About Warner/Chappell Warner/Chappell Music, the global music publishing company of Warner Music Group, is home to a wide array of legendary songwriters and a rich catalog of contemporary hits and influential standards. With offices in more than 40 countries, Warner/Chappell provides deep expertise across a range of creative services and the most innovative opportunities for songwriters and copyright holders. With a history dating back more than 200 years, Warner/Chappell currently publishes and administers music from Barry Gibb, Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, Eric Clapton, fun., Gamble & Huff, Green Day, Jay Z, Katy Perry, Led Zeppelin, Madonna, Miramax Films, Muse, Radiohead, Red Hot Chili Peppers, R.E.M, Roc Nation, Stephen Sondheim, T.I., Timbaland, and Kacey Musgraves, among many others.

MTV, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), announced today that the 2014 'Video Music Awards,' the loudest and at times, the most controversial, annual live celebration of music, is set to make its triumphant return to the west coast when it airs LIVE from the Forum, presented by Chase, in Inglewood, CA tonight, August 24th.

In a new video from USA Today Broadway baby and pop music megastar Ariana Grande talks about the changes in her newest album. She says the new singles have a more mature sound than her previous hits. She also talks about the incredible year she has had which took her from VMA preshow to opening act. Finally, she discusses her pride in the way her brother Frankie J. Grande has handled himself on the CBS reality show 'Big Brother.'

The Ringwald Theatre has announced the One Night Only performance of Javier Rivera's one-man show, SALVE REGINA: A COMING OF GAY STORY. Coming to us from the Windy City, SALVE REGINA is written and performed by Javier Rivera and will play at The Ringwald tonight, August 22nd at 8pm.

Long Wharf Theatre's Shake-it-up-Shakespeare Youth Ensemble brings its unique take on the classics to Much Ado About Nothing, performed on Stage II, today, August 21-24.

MTV News reports that Jessie J will be performing at the VMAs this Sunday, August 24th. The singer will be joined by her "Bang Bang" co-stars Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande

Chart-topping teen singing sensation Austin Mahone is featured in the July 2014 issue of YRB Magazine wearing Robin's Jean Motard biker pants in white Madonna wash styled by celebrity fashion stylist, Darius Baptist.

Ellen DeGeneres wanted to celebrate her sixth wedding anniversary with her wife Portia de Rossi in a big way, and apparently, the skies were literally the limit!

DanceOn, the leading YouTube dance video network that was co-founded by Madonna, has partnered with producer John Legend and his upcoming internet generation dance film 'Breaking Through' to identify talented dancers to perform in Legend's new film. Writer and director John Swetnam ('Step Up All In') joined executive producer John Legend to announce an official online casting call with DanceOn where hopefuls can submit their audition videos for the chance to perform at a live event in Los Angeles or have their performance video selected to be featured in the film. On August 29, Swetnam will be directing a live event scene for the film at the Los Angeles Convention Center that will feature dancers who have submitted their personal YouTube audition videos via the DanceOn website. Additional 'Breaking Through' scenes will also be filmed that day as part of the DanceOn Spotlight: The Ultimate Dance Experience Event which includes performances by Beyonce dancers Les Twin and Emilio Dosal from 'So You Think You Can Dance,' and more than a dozen YouTube dance stars.

Debbie Reynolds – actor, singer, dancer, author, champion for the preservation of the artifacts of film history and for the understanding and treatment of mental illness – has been named the 51st recipient of SAG-AFTRA's highest honor:

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced that WYEP and the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will present Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, performing at the Byham Theater on Thursday, November 6th at 8:00 p.m. Tickets start at $45.25 and are on sale now. Tickets are available at www.TrustArts.org, by calling 412-456-6666, or by visiting in person at Theater Square Box Office, 655 Penn Avenue.

SHOW BOAT, the first great contemporary musical opens tonight, August 16 in Arts Centre Melbourne's State Theatre for 10 performances.

UNITED SOLO presents Javier Rivera's one-man show, SALVE REGINA: A COMING OF GAY STORY. Coming to us from Puerto Rico (via the Windy City), SALVE REGINA is written and performed by Javier Rivera and will play the 2014 UNITED SOLO Festival on Saturday, October 18th at 7:30 pm.

Accomplished dancer Jamal Story, currently on tour with Cher and just off of Broadway's smash hit “Motown The Musical” has released a novel, “Toss in the Ether” with book-signings scheduled in cities along the icon's high-grossing “Dressed to Kill Tour.”

Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the network's fall premiere schedule, which includes two new original series plus all-new episodes of returning favorites beginning this September.

Gary Naylor sees a spectacularly entertaining show in which the laughs and the learning keeps coming and coming and coming - though Cher fans may wish to take a raincheck.

Billboard.com reports that Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora will perform their hit single 'Black Widow' at the August 24th VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS on MTV. The single is currently at No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Dennis Hensley's The MisMatch Game returns to the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre for two more of its riotously unpredictable performances tonight and Sunday, August 8 and 10, 2014.