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Gary Naylor sees an energetic take on the classic tale.

MTV today announced via its social channels that the 2013 'MTV Video Music Awards' will celebrate the artists and songs that defined this summer with performances from chart toppers Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke.

MTV today announced via its social channels that the 2013 “MTV Video Music Awards” will celebrate the artists and songs that defined this summer with performances from chart toppers Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke

International pop artist Nelson De La Nuez will be personally appearing at the Bruce Lurie Gallery for an artist's champagne and wine reception on Saturday, August 17, 2013 from 6:00-10:00 pm. The Nelson De La Nuez 'Pop Icons' show will be comprised of original works, limited edition pieces, and brand new releases. The artist will also have his coffee table books, 'Pop Americana: The Pop Art of Nelson De La Nuez' available for signing. The 'Pop Icons' show will run in its entirety from Thursday, August 15th, which is an advanced Preview night, through September 7th, with the artist's rotating body of work remaining at the gallery on a permanent basis.

There's no need to stretch one's imagination when people jump to their feet and dance in the aisles, shaking and grooving the night away. They've already formed their own images and feel the magic. Motown's a fun show with 12 pretty great singers and a full orchestra center stage under the nifty musical direction of Andrew Reyes.

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular 'Backstage' with Susie Mosher is 15:54, and more:

N'Kenge performed at BIRDLAND before at a sold out house and will now return together with TONY nominee Orfeh on August 18 at 6pm. Tickets at www.Birldlandjazz.com

Red-hot British pop-vocal sensation The Wanted follow up last weekend's season finale of their E! network summer TV series The Wanted Life, with news of a brand new single release, 'We Own the Night.' The single is now available commercially, as of today, August 12th on iTunes, coinciding with the video premiere. 'We Own the Night' is the first US lead single from WORD OF MOUTH, The Wanted's eagerly anticipated debut full-length album, set to arrive September 17 th on Island Records.

Shoshana Bean will perform a special one-night-only concert at the Historic Hemet Theater, August 23, 2013 at 8:00 pm.

Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased from an authorized ticket agent in person at the Aronoff Center Box Office downtown at 650 Walnut Street, online at CincinnatiArts.org or by phone at 513.621.ARTS.

Why schlep to the Mojave Desert for Richard Branson's expensive and stuffy trip to space?! The Orion Experience, an intergalactic space journey meets theatrical live electro-pop concert, conveniently takes flight from midtown-Manhattan three nights a week. In-flight amenities include original live music from a 9-piece band, wall-to-wall dancing, aerialists, and cocktails, all at a fraction of the cost. Featuring music and lyrics by the band of the same name, The Orion Experience's official Off-Broadway opening takes place tonight, August 8. XL Nightclub will transform into a starship where audiences join the crew as they blast into the stratosphere and dance the night away. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

In his two decades of professional DJing, DJ Chicus has been championing diverse musical styles across the board from pop classics to underground dance music, merging them in a fresh, tasteful and unexpected way. Recently his musical focus has been tied with the two record labels he runs -- Redbud Records [Reggae] and Dither Down Records [Nu-Disco/House/Indie]. His latest mix, Moombahton De Las Ochentas (80s Moombahton) is a prime example of his dancefloor sensibilities with its consistent momentum and infectious hooks. Click below for a first listen!

Jordache unveiled its most exciting advertising campaign to date featuring the sexy supermodel, designer, entrepreneur and host of TV's Project Runway and America's Got Talent, Heidi Klum. Shot by photographer, director and longtime Klum collaborator, Rankin in Los Angeles, the commercial casts Klum as a pied piper and takes a turn for the fantastical as she leads a suburban cast (and a not so suburban cast) to the beat of Bee Gees Stayin' Alive. In addition to singing the track, Klum dances to a sequence choreographed by Fatima Robinson who has choreographed music videos for Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna and Michael Jackson just a few. The multifaceted campaign will include a national television commercial and print ad that will run in mid August through November.

Grammy-winning musician George duke has passed away. The news was announced by New York's BB King Blues Club & Grill.

Multi-platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and actor Josh Groban has announced that Judith Hill will join him as support on his upcoming 'In The Round' tour of North America, which kicks off in Boise, ID, on October 2nd and concludes November 13th in Dallas, TX.

According to published reports, jazz musician George Duke passed away on Monday, August 5, 2013 at the age of 67.

The final week of the tenth anniversary Deer Valley Music Festival includes three performances with the Utah Symphony in Park City, Utah. The Utah Symphony performs Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 tonight, August 7. Then, on August 9 opera stars and the Utah Opera chorus serenade audiences under the night sky. The Festival ends with its seventeenth concert of the summer: a rock 'n' roll tribute to the Music of the Rolling Stones with the Utah Symphony on August 10.

Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood New Jersey announces some great new shows that you won't want to miss! Get ready for Elvis Costello, Monday, November 4, 2013 at 8 PM, Lisa Marie Presley, Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 8 pm, Hinder/ Candlebox with Special Guests Devour The Day and Open Air Stereo, Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 7 pm, The Amazing Kreskin, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 8 pm and Reserve tickets at Ticketmaster.com or at the box office at 201 227 1030 or visit the box office at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey!

Die "Rock Meets Classic"-Tour wird 2014 erneut fur ein unvergessliches Konzerterlebnis auf hochstem Niveau sorgen. Bereits zum funften Mal verknupft das einzigartige Crossover-Projekt in einem dreistundigen Liveprogramm weltbekannte Rock-Hits mit gefuhlvoller Klassik, dargeboten von internationalen Rocksangern. Rock meets Classic hat sich mittlerweile durch seine großartige Qualitat als hochwertige Marke in den Kopfen der immer großer werdenden Fangemeinde etabliert. Nach den vier letzten Hallentourneen mit internationalen Top-Stars wie Ian Gillan (Deep Purple), Steve Lukather (Toto) oder Lou Gramm (Foreigner) wartet die Tournee zum Jubilaum mit einem Lineup auf, das alles bisher Dagewesene nochmals toppt und eine einzigartige Weltpremiere in petto hat: Weltstar ALICE COOPER konnte nicht nur als Headliner gewonnen werden, sondern er wird mit einem klassischen Orchester live zu erleben sein - zum ersten Mal in seiner uber 40-jahrigen, beispiellosen Karriere!

Some of Broadway's brightest talents will sing completely new arrangements of the hits of Amy Winehouse in the next concert of the BROADWAY SINGS concert series. More than 20 Broadway performers will be accompanied by a full band playing brand new, original orchestrations of the English singer's greatest songs. The concert is the fifth of the series; previously honored were Adele, Michael Jackson, Beyonce, and Stevie Wonder.