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MTV Live, MTV's 24-hour dedicated music channel, kicks off spring with new seasons of performance series' 'Live from Daryl's House' and 'Later... With Jools Holland' today, May 5 beginning at 9:00 p.m.

MTV Live, MTV's 24-hour dedicated music channel, kicks off spring with new seasons of performance series' 'Live from Daryl's House' and 'Later... With Jools Holland' on Thursday, May 5 beginning at 9:00 p.m.

Jessica Rotter is able to transcend creative boundaries and defy what's expected of a modern female musician. The songstress' voice has been heard across multiple genres, from movies, TV shows and commercials to backing vocals and collaborations with other artists—all in addition to her original songs.

Berklee President Roger H. Brown will present Rita Moreno, Ronald and Ernie Isley, Lucian Grainge, and Milton Nascimento with honorary doctor of music degrees at Berklee's commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 7

Berklee President Roger H. Brown will present Rita Moreno, Ronald and Ernie Isley, Lucian Grainge, and Milton Nascimento with honorary doctor of music degrees at Berklee's commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 7, at the 7,000-seat Agganis Arena at Boston University. Moreno, this year's commencement speaker, will address more than 900 Berklee graduates and their parents and invited guests. 

Just weeks ago he was preparing to make his Broadway return in NERDS. Now he is starring in the most popular show on Broadway. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Tony Award-nominee Rory O'Malley recently began his reign as King George in the Broadway musical Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 W. 46 St). Mr. O'Malley steps into the role that was previously played by Jonathan Groff, Brian d'Arcy James and Andrew Rannells. How did he end up here? O'Malley explains in the full interview below!

Broods will play The Neptune on Aug. 17, 2016 at 8:00PM.

As a principal percussionist for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Philip Shipley is used to watching concerts from behind the oboes and the woodwinds. At the CSO's concert with Ben Folds on April 9, Shipley got distinctly different point of view.

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has promoted Jorge Mejia to the position of President, Latin America and U.S. Latin, based in the company's Miami office.

? Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents Kidz Bop Kids: Life of the Party Tour sponsored by Friendly's Ice Cream-Friday, May 20, 2016 at 7PM. Purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or Box Office at 201.227.1030. 

The fan-fueled third annual IHEART MUSIC AWARDS, hosted by Jason Derulo, took place on Sunday, April 3, bringing the music of the iHeartRadio app to life at the historic fabulous Forum in Los Angeles.

The fan-fueled third annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will be hosted by Jason Derulo on Sunday, April 3, bringing the music of the iHeartRadio app to life at the historic fabulous Forum in Los Angeles.

Sony Corporation ('Sony') and the Estate of Michael Jackson ('the Estate') announced today that Sony Corporation of America ('SCA'), Sony's wholly owned subsidiary, signed a binding memorandum of understanding ('MOU') with the Estate to obtain full ownership of Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC ('Sony/ATV') by acquiring the 50% interest in Sony/ATV held by the Estate.

New show on sale this week at bergenPAC: Kidz Bop Kids: Life of the Party Tour sponsored by Friendly's Ice Cream-Friday, May 20, 2016 at 7PM; Paula Poundstone-Friday September 23, 2016 at 8PM; and The Price is Right Live!-Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 8PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 4, 2016 at 11AM at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at 201.227.1030.

The extended edit of MK's highly anticipated new single, 'Piece of Me' is now out, after receiving its first play on Annie Mac's famous BBC Radio 1 show on Friday.

Below, check out shots of the winners of the 2016 ACADEMY AWARDS meeting the press during last night's all-star event!

The 88th ACADEMY AWARDS aired Sunday, February 28, 2016, from the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood.

Jimmy Napes and Sam Smith, who co-wrote the music and lyrics to 'Writing's on the Wall' from SPECTRE, have won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

On tonight's ACADEMY AWARDS, Sam Smith performed 'Writing's on the Wall,' from James Bond, a nominee for this year's Best Original Song.

While they're no Tonys, THE ACADEMY AWARDS are kind of a big deal for showbiz folks. So, throughout the week, BroadwayWorld has been covering the 2016 Oscars from a decidedly theatre perspective, and tonight will be no different. Beginning at 7:00pm ET, one of the stars of the upcoming Broadway show NERDS THE MUSICAL, Patti Murin, will be live-blogging the Oscars' Red Carpet.