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SMIRNOFF®, the world's best-selling vodka, is kicking off round two of the successful reality television show, Master of the Mix.

The Capitol Center for the Arts is pleased to announce an exciting lineup of performances for our sixteenth season. On Saturday, October 15, legendary comedian Bill Cosby makes his first appearance on the Chubb Theatre stage.

Stars from the stage, and the big and small screen were in attendance at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. on April 30, 2011 and we were there to capture the star studded arrivals!

ROKK Vodka, the recently launched freeze-filtered Swedish vodka and national presenting partner of the 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards, launched its premiere partnership last night at the New York City Awards by going above and beyond its presenting partner title and making an even larger contribution to the GLAAD community.

The event honors four individuals making considerable contributions to the health and well-being of American youth: Miami real-estate developer and philanthropist, Tibor Hollo; Hollywood and philanthropic couple Deb and Hugh Jackman; and Russell Simmons, producer, philanthropist and wellness advocate. Heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, Emmy Award-winning nationally syndicated talk show host of 'The Dr. Oz Show' and founder of HealthCorps, will serve as the evening's master of ceremonies. At the Gala, Dr. Oz will make a special announcement about HealthCorps' plans for the upcoming year.

Evidence, A Dance Company will present the 7th Annual Evidence Gala...A Breath of Spring on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, The Grand Ballroom at Manhattan Center hosted by actor, producer, director and star of Law & Order SVU Tamara Tunie and Jazz Vocalist Gregory Generet.

On Saturday, April 9, 2011, at 1:30 pm New York City Opera will present a special family matinee concert of Where the Wild Things Are, the opera based on the beloved children's book by Maurice Sendak.

Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) will hold a BENEFIT CONCERT FOR JPAS CULTURAL CROSSROADS on May 14, 2011 at 8PM at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center (EJHS Auditorium, 400 Phlox Street in Metairie).

HealthCorps (www.healthcorps.org) will take its fight against child obesity to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City for its Fifth Annual Gala, 'Fresh From The Garden,' on Wednesday, April 13.

ROKK Vodka, the recently launched freeze-filtered Swedish vodka and national presenting partner of the 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards, launched its premiere partnership last night at the New York City Awards by going above and beyond its presenting partner title and making an even larger contribution to the GLAAD community.

GLAAD Media Award recipients were announced in 25 of this year's 32 media categories at the 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards presented nationally by RÖKK Vodka and locally by American Airlines and Prudential at the Marriott Marquis Times Square in New York on Saturday night. Additional awards will be presented in Los Angeles on April 10 at the Westin Bonaventure, and in San Francisco on May 14 at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis. In the following clip, media mogel Russell Simmons accepts the Excellence in Media Award at the GLAAD Media Awards in New York.

The event honors four individuals making considerable contributions to the health and well-being of American youth: Miami real-estate developer and philanthropist, Tibor Hollo; Hollywood and philanthropic couple Deb and Hugh Jackman; and Russell Simmons, producer, philanthropist and wellness advocate. Heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, Emmy Award-winning nationally syndicated talk show host of 'The Dr. Oz Show' and founder of HealthCorps, will serve as the evening's master of ceremonies. At the Gala, Dr. Oz will make a special announcement about HealthCorps' plans for the upcoming year.

GLAAD Media Award recipients were announced in 25 of this year's 32 media categories at the 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards presented nationally by RÖKK Vodka and locally by American Airlines and Prudential at the Marriott Marquis Times Square in New York on Saturday night. Additional awards will be presented in Los Angeles on April 10 at the Westin Bonaventure, and in San Francisco on May 14 at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis.

Harlem Stage has music, film, dance and youth events this month. Below is a full list of activities. Digital photos, media review passes, and artist interviews are available; contact us at email/phone below for details.

The Stella Adler Studio of Acting announced today that Lemon Anderson will perform his show, County of Kings, at the studio for students of Adler's Outreach Division.

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) Annual Awards Dinner honored Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Ingrid Saunders Jones and Joseph R. Perella last night, March 7, 2011 at the Waldorf Astoria. Presenting its 2011 'ROBIE Awards,' the dinner paid tribute to those who embody the humanitarian ideals of Jackie Robinson and have helped raise money for the Foundation.

On Saturday, April 9, 2011, at 1:30 pm New York City Opera will present a special family matinee concert of Where the Wild Things Are, the opera based on the beloved children's book by Maurice Sendak.

Evidence, A Dance Company will present the 7th Annual Evidence Gala...A Breath of Spring on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, The Grand Ballroom at Manhattan Center hosted by actor, producer, director and star of Law & Order SVU Tamara Tunie and Jazz Vocalist Gregory Generet.

Budd Friedman and Mark Lonow's world-famous Improv Comedy Club at Harrah's Las Vegas showcases a different marquee of acts each week. Guy Torry takes the stage tomorrow through Sunday, with supporting acts Larry Brown and Lachlan Patterson. Improv shows are at 8:30pm and 10:30pm every Tuesday through Sunday. Tickets are $29.05 (plus applicable taxes) or $44.95 (plus applicable taxes) for VIP tickets that include special seating, an Improv t-shirt and post-show meet-and-greet with the comics. Special two-for-one tickets are also available for locals. Tickets are available at Harrah's Box Office (702-369-5223) and online at www.harrahs.com.

David Letterman: Adam Sandler, Chris Colfer, Ty Burrell, Gang of Four