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The legacy of a production wizard. The understanding of electronic dance music and all of its options. 'A Song Across Wires' is BT's highly anticipated ninth studio album, and another highlight to admirers of the special spark that makes his sounds glow.

ORLANDO, FL - Nothing causes anticipation quite like a good party except perhaps the grand opening of two 200-foot waterslides and a 90-foot speed slide. And when these two events coincide within the most magical city in the country, the result is one not-to-miss summer celebration at the Orlando World Center Marriott.

ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL--the world's premier electronic music festival--is coming to Croatia today, July 12, 13 & 14, 2013 for ULTRA EUROPE, it was announced in a press conference in Zagreb today, November 28. Taking place in the city of Split July 12 & 13 and the island of Hvar July 14 for the very first time, organizers have also revealed the further news that ULTRA EUROPE will now be housed exclusively in Croatia for at least the next five years.

'A Phantom Returns' is set for tonight July 11th, at 8pm at the Kerrytown Concert House in Ann Arbor Michigan.

MG Icon, the joint venture between Iconix Brand Group, Inc. and Madonna today unveiled its Fall 2013 Material Girl marketing campaign featuring international performer, Rita Ora. Rita is one of the latest music protégées from Jay-Z and Roc Nation. Selected by Madonna and her daughter Lola, Rita joins past spokespeople Georgia May Jagger and Kelly Osbourne as the face of the junior brand, available exclusively at Macy's and macys.com in the United States.

ole is pleased to announce that it has acquired a music publishing catalog comprised of music from Sony Pictures Entertainment's film and television releases between 1993 and 2012.

After years of only sharing his work with private individual clients (think Oprah and Madonna) and designing for Barneys, Bergdorf's and other elite boutiques, Mark Schwartz is sharing his famous shoe paintings with the public through the launch of his website www.highheeledart.com. The site showcases many of the iconic shoe paintings that have garnered him a reputation as one of the most "inspiring fashion artists of the modern era."

MTV, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), has teamed up with the world-renowned, Brooklyn-based artist KAWS to reimagine the MTV Moonman for the 2013 MTV “Video Music Awards” -- the first major awards show to ever take place in Brooklyn, airing LIVE from Barclays Center on August 25, 2013. An artist whose work has been presented at prestigious museums and galleries from Los Angeles to Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong, KAWS' art will be present throughout the award show, influencing the design for both the set and the logo. Additionally, artists who win a 2013 “Video Music Award” will take home a special-edition KAWS Moonman, which was created exclusively for this year's show.

The new stage musical KING KONG recently opened at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne, Australia. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the show is already casting its eye towards Broadway, with a hopeful launch as early as 2014. The production, which was originally slated to run through July 28, has extended again through October 6. For tickets, visit http://www.ticketmaster.com.au

What has become an annual favorite outdoor arts series in Orange County, Segerstrom Center for the Arts' Free Movie Todays---returning for its seventh summer---will continue the popular summer pastime of providing great entertainment on the Arts Plaza for OC audiences to enjoy. The five films in this year's line-up include: The Wedding Singer, Buena Vista Social Club, Disney's The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera, and Evita.

Nightlife fixtures Joey Arias & Raven O are joining forces for the first time in a decade. This summer the two will bring their burlesque star-status to Provincetown with their new show Wanted Live at The Art House from today, July 6 to Sept. 1.

ole is pleased to announce that it has acquired a music publishing catalog comprised of music from Sony Pictures Entertainment's film and television releases between 1993 and 2012.

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's masterpiece Evita visits the Lyceum Theatre for two weeks from today 1 - Saturday 13 July, starring West End star and multi-platinum selling artist Marti Pellow (Wet, Wet, Wet) who returns to play Che following his appearance in Blood Brothers earlier this year.

Nightlife fixtures Joey Arias & Raven O are joining forces for the first time in a decade. This summer the two will bring their burlesque star-status to Provincetown with their new show Wanted Live at The Art House from July 6 to Sept. 1.

Audiences have the chance to experience the magic of Godfrey Johnson in three productions this year at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.

The New York Philharmonic will present A Dancer's Dream: Two Works by Stravinsky, a multidisciplinary, theatrical reimagining of the ballets The Fairy's Kiss and Petrushka, created by Giants Are Small. Sara Mearns, New York City Ballet principal dancer, will star in the production, which will be conducted by Music Director Alan Gilbert, directed and designed by Doug Fitch, choreographed by Karole Armitage, and produced by Edouard Getaz - tonight, June 27, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, June 28 at 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, June 29 at 8:00 p.m.

The Drama Desk Award-winning Celebrity Autobiography returned to Stage 72 (formerly the Triad Theater) with its new edition, Celebrity Autobiography: The Next Chapter, on Saturday, June 15 at 9:30pm and Monday, June 17 at 7:30pm. Check out a look back below!

'A Phantom Returns' is set for Thursday July 11th, at 8pm at the Kerrytown Concert House in Ann Arbor Michigan. Tickets: $5 - $25. To order, call 734-769-2999 or order online. A second show is set for Saturday July 13th, at 7:30pm at the Village Theater at Cherry Hill in Canton, Michigan. Tickets: $20. To order, call: 734-394-5300 or order online.

L.A. singer-songwriter Treena Ruberg has her eyes on the skies and is set to launch her first studio album, titled AFTER SCHOOL, featuring hit songs such as "Materialistic" and "Why Do You Want More" for a-mid-summer album's release

Oprah, the queen of entertainment, is back on top after placing second for two consecutive years.