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Actor and comedian Chris Tucker's trademarked style, incomparable delivery, impeccable comedic timing, and signature voice make him one of today's premiere entertainers. Tucker brings his stand-up show to Bass Concert Hall on Friday, May 3. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 25 at 10 a.m., at authorized ticket outlets, which include the Bass Concert Hall ticket office, most H-E-B stores and all Texas Box Office outlets, online at www.texasperformingarts.org, or by calling (512) 477-6060 or (800) 982-BEVO.

Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) along with PHILANTHROPIK will present the HIP-HOP INAUGURAL BALL II in celebration of the Hip-Hop community's role in the 2012 Election and promoting political awareness. Actress and television personality LA LA ANTHONY together with actor and E! News anchor TERRENCE J will host the black tie, charity gala at 8 p.m., January 20, at The Harman Center for the Arts, 610 F Street, N.W., Washington, DC.

'I'm delighted to bring the hit comedy play Good God A'Mighty! to Atlanta for a special two-week engagement,' states playwright Lolita Snipes. 'It's my Valentine's gift to the city. Starring Tony Award winning actress and legendary singer Melba Moore, this electrifying comedy will give audiences a behind-the-scenes look inside an African-American church in the midst of change. Featured in the cast of memorable characters are nationally known comedians Just June and Dante Carter. Make plans to bring your family and friends to join us at the intimate 14th Street Playhouse from February 14-24.'

MTV2's fan-favorite and highest rated series ever, GUY CODE is back on Tuesday, January 15 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT to save one guy at a time with an all-new 12-episode season. Check out the trailer below!

Drawing from his real-life experiences growing up in New Jersey, Bill Bellamy brings his clever comic routine to the Suncoast Showroom, February 9 and 10.

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today the presenters and honorees for the upcoming 24th Annual Producers Guild of America Awards.

Today, December 20, 2012, artists, activists, corporate leaders, celebrities, politicians, Nobel Peace Prize laureates and individuals around the planet are coming together to do exactly what the Mayan Calendar predicts will happen - create a paradigm shift away from the world as we know it, and towards a more humane and peaceful world.

MTV2 today announced the network has begun production on a reality series featuring emerging music superstar and entrepreneur Mac Miller along with his four best friends as they leave their hometown of Pittsburgh, PA and set up shop for the first time in Los Angeles, CA. More than a simple Entourage-tale, the series stars Mac and his "Most Dope" crew's real-life antics as the rapper/producer puts the finishing touches on his highly anticipated new album, Watching Movies with the Sound Off. The six-part special series will premiere in the first quarter of 2013 on MTV2.

On December 20, 2012, artists, activists, corporate leaders, celebrities, politicians, Nobel Peace Prize laureates and individuals around the planet are coming together to do exactly what the Mayan Calendar predicts will happen - create a paradigm shift away from the world as we know it, and towards a more humane and peaceful world.

FronteraFest, now celebrating its 20th year as one of the largest fringe performance events in the Southwest kicks-off its 'Short Fringe' from January 15 - February 16 and 'Long Fringe' performances from January 21 - February 3, 2013. The Short Fringe takes place at Hyde Park Theatre (511 West 43rd) Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Long Fringe performances are held at Salvage Vanguard Theatre (2803 Manor Road) at various dates/times (available at www.hydeparktheatre.org). There is also a special 'Mi Casa es Su Teatro' event which takes place one day only, Saturday, February 9th from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

The David Lynch Foundation Presents: AN HISTORIC NIGHT OF JAZZ, Gala December 13th with Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Esperanza Spalding and Corinne Bailey Rae

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today the Documentary Motion Picture nominees that will advance in the voting process for the 24th Annual Producers Guild Awards.

mtvU, MTV's 24-hour college network, today announced that comedian, writer, producer and this year's host of the Oscars®, Seth MacFarlane, is the newest guest professor on the network's ongoing, Emmy®-nominated "Stand In" series.

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today that producer, entrepreneur and humanitarian Russell Simmons will receive the Producers Guild's 2013 Visionary Award. The award will be presented to Simmons at the 24th Annual Producers Guild Awards ceremony on Saturday, January 26th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.

The HistoryMakers will welcome and honor Berry Gordy, Jr., founder of Motown Records, during AN EVENING WITH BERRY GORDY on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at The Art Institute of Chicago.

The T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research announced today that one of Country Music's most popular groups Little Big Town will perform at its 37th Annual Honors Gala tonight, October 23, 2012 at the legendary Ciprianis on 42nd St in New York. With the release of Little Big Town's full-length album, Tornado, hitting the nation on September 11, 2012, the Capitol Records recording artists have found themselves on an impressive road to country music super stardoM. Little Big Town includes Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet and Jimi Westbrook, a group famous for their four part harmonies.

The T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research announced that legendary recording artists and songwriters Crosby & Nash will take the stage at the 37th Annual Honors Gala on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at the legendary Cipriani on 42nd Street in New York.

World renowned superstar Katy Perry has requested donations be made to the David Lynch Foundation, a US-based charity that provides meditation instruction at no charge to inner-city school kids and veterans suffering from the traumatic stress of combat. Perry made the request to her more than 28,000,000 twitter followers that they support David Lynch Foundation in honor of her upcoming birthday on October 25.

Lemon, a new documentary about the acclaimed New York poet/playwright Lemon Andersen, will have its broadcast premiere on PBS as part of Latino Public Broadcasting's arts and culture series VOCES tonight, October 19, 2012 from 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET (check local listings), in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month. Produced and directed by Laura Brownson and Beth Levison, Lemon is a Russell Simmons presentation in association with Impact Partners.

LEMON, a new documentary about the acclaimed New York poet/playwright Lemon Andersen, will have its broadcast premiere on PBS as part of Latino Public Broadcasting's arts and culture series VOCES ON PBS on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET (check local listings),in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month. Produced and directed by Laura Brownson and Beth Levison, Lemon is a Russell Simmons presentation in association with Impact Partners.