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The 27th annual South By Southwest Music Conference and Festival commences today, March 12 and runs through Sunday, March 17. In what has become an annual milestone for the music world, an estimated 20,000 convention attendees and thousands of performing musicians will journey to Austin, Texas, to immerse themselves in every aspect of music and its attendant business. The activities in the Austin Convention Center, which begin today March 12th are a valuable resource that cater to music industry professionals. By day, the 190 conference sessions will include rare glimpses into the business acumen of notable industry professionals who have successfully navigated the music world for many years.

MTV's 24-hour college network, mtvU, announced today that 2013 mtvU 'Breaking Woodie' nominee Zedd will perform in the '2013 mtvU Woodie Awards,' joining previously announced artists Macklemore & Ryan Lewisandtwenty one pilots in Austin, Texas on March 14 during the SXSW Music Festival. Additionally, 'Tag Team Woodie' nominee Pusha T and Atlas Genius will join the already announced 'Woodie Awards Festival' performers including 'Breaking Woodie' nominee Alt-J, Trinidad Jame$, HAIM, Jake Bugg, Travi$ Scott, Timeflies, andJoey Bada$$. MTV and mtvU will air a half-hour '2013 Woodie Awards Special' on Sunday, March 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT hosted by twin sister indie pop sensations and 'Tag Team Woodie' nomineesTegan and Sara and Cleveland Rapper and 'Woodie of the Year' nominee Machine Gun Kelly.

MTV's 24-hour college network, mtvU, announced today that 2013 mtvU 'Breaking Woodie' nominee Zedd will perform in the '2013 mtvU Woodie Awards,'

This week, Bruno Mars' WHEN I WAS YOUR MAN was the best selling song, while country star Luke Bryan claimed the best selling album spot with SPRING BREAK...HERE TO PARTY. For the full-breakdown of this week's iTunes best sellers, check out the list below!

MTV's 24-hour college network, mtvU, announced today that The Lonely Biscuits from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee took home the first-ever Chevrolet Sonic College Artist Woodie Award, which honors the best emerging musicians on campus. After winning the online voting competition, the band will hit the road to open the “2013 mtvU Woodie Awards” at the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas on March 14. Later that day, HAIM, Timeflies, Trinidad Jame$, Travi$ Scott, Alt-J, Jake Bugg, and Joey Bada$$ will perform at the “Woodie Awards Festival,” and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, as well as twenty one pilots will take the stage at the “mtvU Woodie Awards,” with additional performers to be announced. MTV and mtvU will air the “2013 Woodie Awards” special, hosted by Tegan and Sara and Machine Gun Kelly, on Sunday, March 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, and viewers will get a glimpse of The Lonely Biscuits during the half-hour show. The band's journey to Austin will also be profiled on-air on mtvU, MTV and on MTV.com.

MTV's 24-hour college network, mtvU, announced today that twin sister indie pop sensations Tegan And Sara will co-host the 2013 mtvU Woodie Awards with Cleveland rapper Machine Gun Kelly.

FILTER Creative Group, publisher of FILTER Magazine, is proud to announce their official 2013 SXSW showcases, taking place between March 13-16: http://bit.ly/XYM84L. Eight showcases mark FILTER Creative Group's ascent into Austin, TX, bringing some of the festival's most highly-touted brands and exceptional musical performances to the SXSW Music Festival this year. FILTER brand partners include: Tumblr, Dickies, Dr. Martens, GAP, DTS, Absolut, Brixton, Macy's American Rag, Macbeth Footwear, FedEx Office, Slacker Radio, ASCAP, OXFAM and more.

The 27th annual South By Southwest Music Conference and Festival commences Tuesday, March 12 and runs through Sunday, March 17. In what has become an annual milestone for the music world, an estimated 20,000 convention attendees and thousands of performing musicians will journey to Austin, Texas, to immerse themselves in every aspect of music and its attendant business. The activities in the Austin Convention Center, which begin on Tuesday March 12th are a valuable resource that cater to music industry professionals. By day, the 190 conference sessions will include rare glimpses into the business acumen of notable industry professionals who have successfully navigated the music world for many years.

The 27th annual South By Southwest Music Conference and Festival commences Tuesday, March 12 and runs through Sunday, March 17. In what has become an annual milestone for the music world, an estimated 20,000 convention attendees and thousands of performing musicians will journey to Austin, Texas, to immerse themselves in every aspect of music and its attendant business. The activities in the Austin Convention Center, which begin on Tuesday March 12th are a valuable resource that cater to music industry professionals. By day, the 190 conference sessions will include rare glimpses into the business acumen of notable industry professionals who have successfully navigated the music world for many years.

'Saturday Night Live,' with host Kevin Hart and musical guest Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, averaged a 4.8/12 in metered-market households. 'SNL' scored the #1 rating of the night among ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX in metered-market households, topping all primetime telecasts on those networks.

This week, Baauer's HARLEM SHAKE was the best selling song, while Bruno Mars claimed the best selling album spot with UNORTHODOX JUKEBOX. For the full-breakdown of this week's iTunes best sellers, check out the list below!

On last night's SNL cold opening, President Obama showcases how the sequester will impact 'ordinary' working Americans. Plus, an appearance from the Village People. Check it out below!

On last night's episode of SATURDAY NIGHT LOVE, hosted by Kevin Hart, breakout stars Macklemore & Ryan Lewis were the featured musical guests. Check out their performance of 'Can't Hold Us' below!

On last night's SNL, The Vatican's selection to replace Pope Benedict XVI is a shocking and very progressive pick: Quvenzhane Wallis. Check out the sketch below!

On last night's episode of SNL, the cast debuted a WALKING DEAD parody, featuring host Kevin Hart. Check it out below!

In his opening monologue, Kevin Hart recounts his botched SNL audition from years ago, relays a couple of impressions, and enlightens the audience on the time when a homeless man 'palmed' another guy's sandwich at Panera Bread. Check it out below!

In Saturday Night Live's 'Barnes & Noble Firing' sketch, when a Barnes & Noble manager announces an employee has to be let go, two baristas cross the line assuming they're out of a job.

Kevin Hart will host tonight's episode of NBC's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, featuring musical guests Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. Hart will be promoting his BET comedy series The Real Husbands of Holllywood, which spoofs the Real Housewives franchise. The episode will air tonight, March 2 at 11.30pm ET on NBC.

MTV's 24-hour college network, mtvU, today announced that “2013 mtvU Woodie Award” nominee Macklemore & Ryan Lewis will perform at the “mtvU Woodie Awards” on Thursday, March 14, 2013 during the SXSW Music Festival.