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Fineman, Tucker & More Set For THE CHRIS MATTHEWS SHOW 6/19-20

The Fort Greene Festival is a major, not-for profit, community service event. The event benefits scholarships, and helps community service. All of the talent are donating their time. Fort Greene Fest's demographics reflect a stronghold for some of NYC's political, business, civic, fashion, media, entertainment and sports leaders and stars.

Multi-award winning actress Sharon Gless (Burn Notice, Queer As Folk, Cagney & Lacey) will be in Chicago for two events Saturday, June 26, Pride Weekend. She will be honored by international LGBT law enforcement members, and attend a Chicago DVD release party for Hannah Free.

TheGrio.com and AllHipHop.com, in partnership with NBC News, will debut 'Hip Hop & Politics: From The Beat to The Ballot' starting June 14. The weeklong series will run on both websites as part of Black Music Month.

THE CHRIS MATTHEWS SHOW Announces Schedule For 6/12-13

Axelrod, Fiorina et al. To Appear On MEET THE PRESS 6/13

THE CHRIS MATTHEWS SHOW Announces Schedule For 6/12-13

Axelrod, Fiorina et al. To Appear On MEET THE PRESS 6/13

TheGrio.com and AllHipHop.com, in partnership with NBC News, will debut 'Hip Hop & Politics: From The Beat to The Ballot' starting June 14. The weeklong series will run on both websites as part of Black Music Month.

In an exclusive interview, NBC News' Matt Lauer will sit down with President Barack Obama to discuss the disaster in the Gulf and the controversy over his administration's response to the crisis. The interview will air Tuesday, June 8 on 'Today' and is Obama's first network interview since the oil spill.

On June 2, 2010, President Barack Obama presented former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, awarded by the Library of Congress, in the East Room of the White House. The prize, named for American songwriting brothers George and Ira Gershwin, has been awarded annually since 2008 to a musician who has made exceptional contributions to the world of popular song. The prize's first recipient was Paul Simon. Last year, Stevie Wonder received the award.

'How are you guys feeling tonight? Welcome to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. So did you guys catch the big Lost finale last night? Don't worry, don't worry, I will not tell you what happened. Because I have no idea.'

On Wednesday, June 2nd, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring Paul McCartney, who will be awarded the 3rd Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Congress. President Obama will present the award as he did last year when the Library of Congress honored Stevie Wonder.

The National Fatherhood Leaders Group (NFLG), a consortium of the leading fatherhood organizations in the U.S., is teaming up with VH1 on the premiere of the television network's upcoming original series 'Dad Camp,' which focuses on encouraging responsible fatherhood, featuring licensed psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere.

Last Father's Day, President Obama challenged young men to step up as fathers, asking them to recognize that their 'responsibility does not end at conception.' VH1 and 3 Ball Productions are taking that call to heart with the new series 'Dad Camp,' which tasks a small group of young fathers-to-be to step up and become responsible and caring parents. 'Dad Camp' premieres on VH1 on Monday, May 31 at 10PM*

This Sunday: It is now being called the worst leak in U.S. history, surpassing the Exxon Valdez disaster, and forcing the resignation of the head of the agency that oversees offshore drilling. When will workers finally get the spill under control? And what is the plan to clean up the affected areas and help the Gulf residents impacted by the leak? We'll ask the point person for President Obama on energy and environmental policy: Carol Browner.

President Obama Proclaims June 2010 As African-American Music Appreciation Month

This Sunday: It is now being called the worst leak in U.S. history, surpassing the Exxon Valdez disaster, and forcing the resignation of the head of the agency that oversees offshore drilling. When will workers finally get the spill under control? And what is the plan to clean up the affected areas and help the Gulf residents impacted by the leak? We'll ask the point person for President Obama on energy and environmental policy: Carol Browner.

'Have you guys been following the whole immigration fight in Arizona? Well, at a rally this weekend, Sarah Palin said, “We're all Arizonans now.' Yeah, at which point every immigrant in Arizona was like, 'soooo...we can stay?'

On Wednesday, June 2nd, the President and First Lady will host a concert in the East Room honoring Paul McCartney, who will be awarded the 3rd Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Congress. President Obama will present the award as he did last year when the Library of Congress honored Stevie Wonder.