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General public ticket sales open at 12:00 AM (EST) on Monday, October 21, 2013 for the 13th annual Food Network South Beach Wine &Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE. Taking place February 20 - 23, 2014, the Festival has raised approximately $18 million to date for the Florida International University (FIU) Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and the Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center. The 2014 Festival features a variety of signature events, late-night parties, intimate dinner experiences, fitness activities, and more!

October is spooktacular on ABC, as the network gets into the spirit of things (literally!) with Disney•Pixar's first special for television, "Toy Story OF TERROR!

The “ABC Fall Preview Special Presented by The Chew,” airing TONIGHT, SEPTEMBER 1 (7:00-8:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network, will offer viewers a sneak peek at the network's new fall primetime lineup.

During the week of August 5, “The Chew” delivered its most-watched week in 5 months in Total Viewers (2.49 million), in 9 months in Women 18-49 (477,000) and in over 6 months in Women 25-54 (615,000) – since weeks of 2/25/13, 11/12/12 and 1/28/13, respectively. The week featured Raul De Molina, Laila Ali, ESPN's Mike Greenberg, Michael Pollan, Chef Curtis Stone and Yvette Nicole Brown.

The “ABC Fall Preview Special Presented by The Chew,” airing SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 (7:00-8:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network, will offer viewers a sneak peek at the network's new fall primetime lineup.

Delta Air Lines is partnering with FOOD & WINE to create an original culinary competition video series, called "The Cabin Pressure Cook Off," to find its newest chef. The winning chef will consult with Delta on menus for flights departing Atlanta.

It was announced today on ABC's "The Chew" that there will be a second book tied to the hit ABC television show.

Life is Beautiful (L.I.B.) Festival announces the lineup for the inaugural festival taking place Saturday, October 26th and Sunday, October 27th, 2013. With more than 50 musical acts, 60 chefs and restaurants, special performances by Cirque du Soleil and other theatrical productions, world renowned artists and over 25 noted speakers, L.I.B expects to attract tens of thousands of people to Downtown Las Vegas.

Life is Beautiful (L.I.B.) Festival announces the lineup for the inaugural festival taking place Saturday, October 26 th and Sunday, October 27 th, 2013.

Coming home to the Charleston Marriott, Executive Chef Jeff Robinson is teaming up with new Sous Chef Ross McRae Webb to create flavorful dining experiences in downtown Charleston.

Which will be crowned the Ultimate? Find out on "Ultimate BBQ Cookout Countdown," airing SATURDAY, MAY 25 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Which will be crowned the Ultimate? Find out on "Ultimate BBQ Cookout Countdown," airing SATURDAY, MAY 25 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

May Madness hits Food Network this spring as Food Network pits Iron Chef vs. Iron Chef in the first-ever IRON CHEF AMERICA: TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS.

Tim Drucker (writer - Fat Camp, Spider Musical) and Tracy Weiler (actress - theatre: Fat Camp; film: Fugly with John Leguizamo) wrote a pilot called Hot Fail. The half-hour comedy stars Noah Weisberg (theatre: Elf, South Pacific, Legally Blonde; TV- The New Normal, Modern Family) and many other theater-related actors. More cast members will be announced through video updates on Hot Fail's website over the coming days. In the meantime, get a preview of Hot Fail below!

During today's show, co-host Clinton Kelly announced that thechew.com is joining in the celebration of Cinco de Mayo with the launch of "Latin Flavors," a devoted section of the website that will give viewers a one-stop-shopping resource for Latin-themed culture and cuisine. "Latin Flavors" will showcase many of the favorite recipes seen on "The Chew," as well as additional interviews and content from some of the hottest Latin chefs in the country.

Food Network launches into May with the season finale of Chopped All-Stars on Sunday, May 5th at 9pm followed by the first-ever Iron Chef America: Tournament of Championsas Iron Chef battles Iron Chef in a five-episode stunt premiering Sunday May 5th at 10pm.

Actor Goran Visnjic (ABC's 'Red Widow') visits 'The Chew' today, April 24, 2013. 'The Chew' airs MONDAY - FRIDAY (1-2pm, ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Actor Goran Visnjic (ABC's 'Red Widow') visits 'The Chew' on April 24, 2013. 'The Chew' airs MONDAY - FRIDAY (1-2pm, ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Olympic gold medal gymnast Gabby Douglas will visit THE CHEW today, April 18, 2013 (1-2pm, ET) on the ABC Television Network.

May Madness hits Food Network this spring as Food Network pits Iron Chef vs. Iron Chef in the first-ever IRON CHEF AMERICA: TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS.