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Hosted by Sherri Sheppard, the event featured a special performance by six-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood.

Music Theatre International (MTI) and iTheatrics recently joined First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House to support The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities' (PCAH) successful Turnaround Arts initiative, a program designed to help turn around low-performing schools, narrow the achievement gap, and increase student engagement through the arts. The program was celebrated at the White House with a special showcase of various schools from around the country who have benefitted from the initiative.

With an already impressive summer ahead of him, Steel Wool Records recording artist Watsky announces his latest tongue-twistin', head bobbin' single “Whoa, Whoa, Whoa,” arriving on June 10th from his forthcoming third studio album All You Can Do out August 12th.

Def Jam co-founder, Russell Simmons, was sighted attending Rock of Ages Friday evening, May 30 at The Venetian Las Vegas. Following the performance, Simmons joined the cast backstage for a photo and to share his enthusiasm for the show. Scroll down for an image!

Mesa Arts Center today announced its 2014-2015 Performing Live Season, which begins with Lyle Lovett & His Large Band on July 24, and includes performances with Tony Bennett, MythBusters, Bill Cosby, Joshua Bell, Evil Dead the Musical, Molly Ringwald, and many more. The shows unveiled today are in addition to the six series packages announced on May 1, including Broadway on Center, Classical, Dance, Jazz, National Geographic Live, and Spoken World.

OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK announces JUNE 2014 programming highlights

The 1979 cult classic 'The Warriors', with an introductory performance by acclaimed poet Lemon Andersen., is the next screening in the 'Sunday Movies at the Palace with Lin-Manuel Miranda' series that features classic New York City films every month. It's set for tonight, May 18, 2014. Doors open at 4:00pm. Stage show begins at 5:00pm. Screening at 5:30pm.

BET Networks launches "THE MESSAGE," a provocative documentary showcasing the influence of Hip Hop and how its sheer power has changed the sociopolitical landscape of America as well as the world.

The 1979 cult classic "The Warriors", with an introductory performance by acclaimed poet Lemon Andersen., is the next screening in the "Sunday Movies at the Palace with Lin-Manuel Miranda" series that features classic New York City films every month. It's set for Sunday, May 18, 2014. Doors open at 4:00pm. Stage show begins at 5:00pm. Screening at 5:30pm.

The three-time Emmy® award-winning, The Dr. Oz Show is bringing the cool factor back to science for America's youth with the kick-off of Dr. Oz's Celebrity Science Fair on Thursday, May 15th.

Katt Williams will return to HBO for his second stand-up comedy special on the network, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming.

Award-winning comic, actor, writer and producer, Lavell Crawford will perform at the Suncoast Showroom June 14 and 15. Crawford's career took off after his national exposure on NBC's hit reality series 'Last Comic Standing," and he has been quickly climbing the comedic ranks ever since. The rising comedy star has repeatedly guest-hosted the "Steve Harvey Radio Show" and has regular appearances on "Chelsea Lately," "Tosh.0" and "Workaholics."

Tonight, April 24, 2014, ArtsConnection will celebrate its 35th anniversary at a fundraising gala honoring Time Warner Inc. and internationally-renowned visual artist Vik Muniz. Lisa Garcia Quiroz, Time Warner's Senior VP of Corporate Responsibility and Chief Diversity Officer, will accept the award on behalf of the company.

VH1 has been bringing the heat all year with ratings up +33% in the adult 18-49 demo year-to-date. The network looks to keep the momentum going with an equally hot summer line-up.

New Wave Dynamics will release comedian Mike Vecchione's new stand-up album 'Muscle Confusion' on iTunes, Amazon, and most digital retailers and streaming outlets today, April 22, 2014.

New Wave Dynamics will release comedian Mike Vecchione's new stand-up album 'Muscle Confusion' on iTunes, Amazon, and most digital retailers and streaming outlets on April 22, 2014.

On Thursday, April 24, 2014, ArtsConnection will celebrate its 35th anniversary at a fundraising gala honoring Time Warner Inc. and internationally-renowned visual artist Vik Muniz. Lisa Garcia Quiroz, Time Warner's Senior VP of Corporate Responsibility and Chief Diversity Officer, will accept the award on behalf of the company. The event, which will be attended by leaders from the arts, business, media, and philanthropy worlds, as well as draw celebrities from both NYC and Hollywood, will raise support for ArtsConnection's arts education initiatives for New York City public school students. Emily and Harold Ford, Jr., Linda & Mort Janklow, Lisa and Richard Plepler, Tracey & Robert Pruzan, and Paula and Fareed Zakaria will serve as event co-chairs. Award-winning CNN anchor Don Lemon will host the evening at 583 Park Avenue. He will be joined by Sarah Jessica Parker and Jeffrey Wright who will make a special presentations. The event will be styled by acclaimed designer and ArtsConnection Board Member David Monn.

UJA-Federation of New York will honor Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy, at its Music Visionary of the Year Award Luncheon on Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at The Pierre in Manhattan.

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.

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.