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Country singer Brett Eldredge stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC to perform his new single 'Mean to Me'. Check out the appearance below!

Since Idina Menzel is having a whirlwind month of both performing on Broadway and releasing a chart-reaching (and wonderful) holiday album, we decided to follow this 'Broadway stars goes big' as she travels the world's stages, the small screen and beyond with all sorts of wonderful appearances this season. For a look at what she's been up to this week, read on!

Ben Stiller stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about his new film 'Night at the Museum' and share his opinion on Sony's recent decision not to release the controversial film 'The Interview'

NBC's TODAY continues to gain momentum and tighten the morning ratings race posting its closest total viewer gap with GMA in months.

Brooke Shields and Bravo's 'Watch What Happens Live' host Andy Cohen stopped by this morning's TODAY to recommend reading for the holiday season. Check out the appearance below!

Charli XCX stopped by this morning's TODAY to perform her new hit, 'Break the Rules' from her sophomore album, 'Sucker'. Watch the appearance below!

Before the ball drops in Times Square, NBC will help ring in the New Year with "A Toast to 2014!," a two hour primetime special airing Wednesday, December 31 at 8pm/7c

Rapper Nicki Minaj stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC to talk about her third album 'The Pinkprint' and opened up about some of the events in her life that inspired her to make music.

Award winning actor Jim Parsons stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC to talk about lending his voice to Buddy the Elf, originated by Will Farrell, in tonight's animated special ELF: BUDDY'S MUSICAL CHRISTMAS.

NBC is bringing in the holiday spirit with the stop-motion hourlong animated special 'Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas,' set to air tonight, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. Based on the popular film 'Elf' and the hit Broadway show 'Elf: The Musical,' the special will star four-time Emmy Award winner Jim Parsons ('The Big Bang Theory') as Buddy.

NBC is bringing in the holiday spirit with the stop-motion hourlong animated special 'Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas,' set to air Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m.

NBC has announced that legendary singer Barry Manilow will perform live tonight, December 15 broadcast of TODAY.

NBC has announced that legendary singer Barry Manilow will perform live on the Monday, December 15 broadcast of TODAY. On Wednesday, December 17th, Broadway favorite Bernadette Peters will visit the morning show to talk about her new series 'Mozart in the Jungle'

Mark Wahlberg stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about his new film 'The Gambler' and also discusses a request he filed with the state of Massachusetts asking to be pardoned for an assault he committed in his teens.

Ricky Gervais stopped by this morning's TODAY to celebrate the news that he received a Golden Globe nomination for his TV series 'Dexter.'

The Hollywood Reporter just unveiled a new, exclusive clip from NBC's upcoming stop-motion special ELF: BUDDY'S MUSICAL CHRISTMAS, starring Jim Parsons. Watch below!

Rebel Wilson stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about starring in the new comedy 'Night at the Museum 3' alongside Ben Stiller.

Martin Freeman stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about reprising his role as Bilbo Baggins in the latest installment of the THE HOBBIT franchise.

Carrie Underwood stopped by this morning's TODAY on NBC to chat with Matt Lauer about her brand new album and the challenge of choosing a name for the baby boy she's expecting.

Multi-platinum recording artists and two-time CMA Vocal Duo of the Year winners, Florida Georgia Line will join WWE Superstars and Divas to honor the United States Armed Forces with the 12th annual WWE holiday special, Tribute to the Troops