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Photo Coverage: Pharrell Williams Celebrates 41st Birthday With SpongeBob SquarePants!

Pharrell Williams and friends attended the SpongeBob SquarePants themed, 41st birthday party for Pharrell at Bikini Bottom at Cipriani Wall Street on April 4, 2014 in New York City. Grammy Award winning musician/entrepreneur Pharrell Williams is a creative force, using music, fashion, and design to express his distinctive style. And yes, he's still wearing the hat.

DJ Rap, Luca Pretolesi, DJ Reborn, DJ Endo and Dynamix to Teach at New Dubspot in LA

Dubspot, the renown NYC and Online DJ & Production School, opens the doors on its brand new Los Angeles location in just over 60 days with a brand new, cutting-edge facility in Hollywood located at 6515 Sunset Boulevard. The instructor roster features some of the world's greatest music talents. Dubspot is proud to announce that DJ Rap, Luca Pretolesi, DJ Reborn, DJ Endo and Dynamix will begin teaching students in June.

Carolee Carmello Guest Stars in NYC Gay Men's Chorus and Youth Pride Chorus Gala Tonight

Tonight, February 19th generous supporters will come together to celebrate the mission of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus (NYCGMC) and Youth Pride Chorus (YPC) of promoting equality through the power of song. Harmony, now in its 13th year, will be held at Affirmation Arts, a luxury venue located in Manhattan's Hudson Yards. Three-time Tony nominee Carolee Carmello will guest star at this year's gala. Members of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus (NYCGMC) and Youth Pride Chorus (YPC) will also perform.

Photo Flash: Patina Miller, Russell Simmons, Cynthia Nixon and More Attend Rush HeARTS Education Luncheon

Designer Zac Posen, Model Alek Wek and Actress Patina Miller were honored this afternoon for their careers and philanthropic achievements, and their unyielding dedication to our youth, arts and education initiatives at the Rush HeARTS Education Luncheon presented by the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. Cynthia Nixon hosted the event with Angela Simmons serving as Event Chair with Designers Dee and Ricky. Two of Rush's co-founders, Russell Simmons and Danny Simmons, were also in attendance. Scroll down for photos from the event!

North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival to Screen THE MUSLIMS ARE COMING, 2/7

n Partnership with the UNC Center for the Study of the American South, Carolina Center for the Study of the Middle East and Muslim Civilizations, UNC's Department of American Studies, and Muslim Life at Duke, the North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival is presenting a screening of the new comedy documentary, The Muslims Are Coming, at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 7. The screening will be at the FedEx Global Education Center Nelson Mandela Auditorium on the campus of UNC. Tickets are free. Tickets and more information can be found at www.nccomedyarts.com

Third Annual Underground Comedy Railroad Tour Set for 2/7-28

The 3rd Annual Underground Comedy Railroad will makes it's way across Canada February 7-28, 2014, in honour of Black History Month. The tour features seven top-notch black comedians - TRIXX, KEESHA BROWNIE, GILSON LUBIN, RODNEY RAMSEY, ANDREW SEARLES, KWASI THOMAS and DANIEL WOODROW - hitting nine cities from Montreal to Victoria.

Carolee Carmello to Guest Star in NYC Gay Men's Chorus and Youth Pride Chorus Gala, 2/19

On Wednesday February 19th generous supporters will come together to celebrate the mission of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus (NYCGMC) and Youth Pride Chorus (YPC) of promoting equality through the power of song. Harmony, now in its 13th year, will be held at Affirmation Arts, a luxury venue located in Manhattan's Hudson Yards. Three-time Tony nominee Carolee Carmello will guest star at this year's gala. Members of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus (NYCGMC) and Youth Pride Chorus (YPC) will also perform.

New Work by Ntozake Shange, Staceyann Chin & More Set for POETIC LICENSE 2014: SHADES OF LOVE, 2/3-16

Poetic Theater Productions is proud to present POETIC LICENSE 2014: SHADES OF LOVE, their third annual festival of new poetic theater. Running from Monday, February 3 for a limited engagement through Sunday, February 16, the expanded two-week festival features performances, readings and cabaret evenings covering topics such as war, love, mental health, family, identity and politics from diverse social and cultural voices. The performance schedule and ticket prices vary. See below for details. All performances are at The Wild Project (195 E. 3rd Street between Avenues A & B). Ticket can be purchased from OvationTix on 212.352.3101 or online at www.poetictheater.com. The Box Office opens one hour prior to curtain.

The Other Ball Features The Black Keys and More Tonight

The Other Ball, a brand new annual event to raise funds to protect children from adversity and exploitation in the developing world to transcend the machine, lift the spirit and honor the power of music to create global social change. The Black Keys will perform, and Jeff Bhasker will act as Musical Director for A$AP Rocky, Mikky Ekko, Lykke Li and Miguel. The event is set for tonight, December 10th at the Highline Ballroom in New York City.

terraNOVA Collective Presents 10 DAYS, Now thru 12/13

Vanessa Hidary, best known as the Hebrew Mamita and for her work on Russell Simmons 'Def Poetry Jam' on HBO, returns to the stage with her comedic solo show 10 DAYS. Written and performed by Vanessa Hidary and directed by Kimberly Faith Hickman, this limited engagement will run today, Dec 3 - 13 at the New Ohio Theatre. 10 DAYS is being presented by terraNOVA Collective, a soloNOVA ARTS workshop as part of the New Ohio Theatre's Producers' Club 2013.

terraNOVA Collective to Present 10 DAYS, 12/3-13

Vanessa Hidary, best known as the Hebrew Mamita and for her work on Russell Simmons 'Def Poetry Jam' on HBO, returns to the stage with her comedic solo show 10 DAYS. Written and performed by Vanessa Hidary and directed by Kimberly Faith Hickman, this limited engagement will run Dec 3 - 13 at the New Ohio Theatre. 10 DAYS is being presented by terraNOVA Collective, a soloNOVA ARTS workshop as part of the New Ohio Theatre's Producers' Club 2013.

Dov Davidoff Set for Comedy Works Landmark Village, 11/29-12/1

Combining hyper ADD with an amusingly acute take on hings, Dov Davidoff puts on one of the most high intensity shows in stand-up, making himself an audience favorite. His CD The Point Is… was voted Top 10 Comedy Albums on iTunes and by Punchline magazine. Recorded live at Comedy Works, Davidoff's CD captures this kinetic master at his best. It's Davidoff's impeccable ability to find common ground with everyone that makes him a truly great comedian. Dov reaches people in a way that not only makes people think and look at themselves, but laugh hysterically while doing so.

CHRIS TUCKER LIVE Plays The Fox Theatre Tonight

Armed with a trademarked style, incomparable delivery, impeccable comedic timing and a signature voice, comedian Chris Tucker brings his 2013 World Tour to the Fabulous Fox Theatre tonight, October 5!

Stella Adler Studio of Acting to Present COUNTY OF KINGS & MERCY KILLERS, 9/19

The Stella Adler Studio of Acting is excited to announce a one-night-only opportunity to see two of Off Broadway's most celebrated shows, Lemon Andersen'sCounty of Kings and Michael Milligan's Mercy Killers, as part of the Harold Clurman Festival of the Arts. The performances will be followed by a discussion with Mr. Andersen and Mr. Milligan that will be moderated by Teresa Eyring, Executive Director of Theater Communications Group. Andersen and Milligan stand out in the theater world as examples of artists who react to challenges in their lives by writing and performing in meaningful theater pieces.

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