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Comedian SOMMORE presents "The Standing Ovation Tour" at the historic Morris Performing Arts Center in South Bend, Indiana, on Sunday, February 16, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. Comedians TOMMY DAVIDSON, GEORGE WILLBORN, and TONY ROCK will also be appearing.

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.

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.

Oxygen Media has elevated Brie Miranda Bryant to Vice President, Development and Production, Original Programming

MTV2 today announced that “Guy Court,” a new half-hour, 10 episode series from the creator and producers of MTV's “Girl Code” and MTV2's “Guy Code,” will premiere on MTV2 tonight, November 6 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

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.

mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network, today announced that acclaimed artist and activist Shepard Fairey is the newest guest professor in the network's ongoing, Emmy-nominated "Stand In" series.

VH1 will air a 4-part documentary series based on Stoute's best-selling book, 'The Tanning of America: How Hip-Hop Created a Culture That Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy.'

Star of MTV2's hit show, Guy Code, Dean Edwards, will make his inaugural visit to Comix At Foxwoods when he keeps the audience in stitches from Thursday, Dec. 12 to Saturday, Dec. 14. Edwards will take the stage four times, with performances at 8 p.m. nightly before a 10:30 p.m. 'nasty'-themed show on Saturday to round out the weekend in style.

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today that Chris Meledandri, Founder and CEO of Illumination Entertainment, will receive the 2014 Visionary Award.

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.

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!

MTV2 today announced that “Guy Court,” a new half-hour, 10 episode series from the creator and producers of MTV's “Girl Code” and MTV2's “Guy Code,” will premiere on MTV2 on Wednesday, November 6 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

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.

FilmBuff has released their September lineup of films heading to VOD - check it out below! As always there is something to fit every taste: the global impact of China's unquenching thirst for fine wines; a hilarious team of Muslim comedians touring the US, cracking jokes and ending Islamophobia one town at a time; a chronicle of eccentric adult “My Little Pony” fans; and the love of repertory cinema all take center stage in this month's lineup.

The free ticketed concert will take place on the Great Lawn of New York's iconic Central Park, with performances by Stevie Wonder, Kings of Leon, Alicia Keys, and John Mayer on September 28, 2013.

THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW, the new late-night syndicated talk show debuting nationwide September 9 (check local listings), today announced its scheduled premiere week guest lineup featuring a mix of top talent from music, comedy, film, TV and sports.

Milton 'Lil Rel' Howery, best known for finishing as a semi-finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing, will hit the Comix stage for the first time when he appears for three performances at 8 p.m. nightly from tonight, August 29 through Saturday, August 31.

The Producers Guild of America announced today the opening of submissions and key deadlines for consideration for the 25th Annual Producers Guild Awards that will take place on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.