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There have been quite a few unmistakable characters that heavy metal has given us over the years. Tonight, 16th December 2014, an impressive amount of these renowned names, including Zakk Wylde, James LaBrie, Gus G, Joey Belladonna and Dave Ellefson and many more, will unite as the 'Metal All Stars', for a special one-off UK concert at O2 Academy Brixton, London.

The Arvada Center will begin the New Year with Mary Chase's delightful play Harvey directed by Gavin Mayer. Harvey will run in the intimate Black Box Theater January 27 - February 22, 2015.

Kokandy Productions is pleased to announce the 20-member cast for its 2015 season opener, the hilarious and heartfelt musical comedy THE FULL MONTY with music and lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Terrence McNally, direction by Co-Artistic Director John D. Glover, choreography by Danny Spagnuolo and musical direction by Resident Music Director Kory Danielson. THE FULL MONTY will play March 10 - April 12, 2015 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago.

According to Deadline, J.K. Simmons has signed on to join Tom Hiddleston in KONG: SKULL ISLAND, directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts.

Baby Phat OUT, the new KLS Kimora Lee Simmons IN.

Recent additions of artwork representing medieval Europe, the Ancient Americas, 20th-century photography and contemporary art further enhance the Cleveland Museum of Art's permanent collection. World-renowned for its quality and breadth, the collection represents almost 45,000 objects and 6,000 years of achievement in the arts.

The Jewish Museum will present a series of recent photographs by artist Laurie Simmons, on view from March 13 to August 9, 2015. The seven new works in Laurie Simmons: How We See draw upon the 'Doll Girls' community, women who alter themselves to look like Barbie, baby dolls, and Japanese Anime characters through make-up, dress, and even cosmetic surgery. Simmons' images call to mind high school portraits, featuring fashion models posed in front of a curtained backdrop, cropped from the shoulders up. Prismatic lighting and small, surprising details in the models' clothing lends these otherwise banal images a psychedelic effect, which is exaggerated by each girl's preternaturally large, sparkling eyes. They stare out at the viewer with an uncanny, alien gaze, created by lavishly painting eyes onto the models' closed eyelids-a technique drawn from the 'Doll Girls' themselves.

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival continues its tradition of honoring the year's standout performers by presenting The 2015 Virtuosos Award to Chadwick Boseman (Get on Up), Ellar Coltrane (Boyhood), Logan Lerman (Fury), David Oyelowo (Selma), Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl), J.K. Simmons (Whiplash) and Jenny Slate

WORLD RELIGIONS: SIKHS, SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS, & MENNONITES, a CBS Interfaith Special, looks at three faiths and asks them to share with us their beliefs, traditions, histories and modern voice.

Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Louisville Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.

Sundance Selects presents FREE THE NIPPLE, the film that inspired the empowering real-life movement supported by celebrities such as Miley Cyrus, Lena Dunham, Russell Simmons, Rihanna, Cara Delevingne and many more! Starring Lina Esco (LOL), Lola Kirke (Gone Girl), Monique Coleman (High School Musical) and Zach Grenier ('The Good Wife'), the film is also directed by Esco. Sundance Selects will release FREE THE NIPPLE today, December 12, 2014, theatrically and on VOD.

Golden Globe-nominated actor and Broadway veteran Blair Underwood is set to appear on ABC's "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." when the series returns this March.

The New Jersey home renovation of Joseph Simmons—best known as Rev Run from the iconic rap group, RUN DMC—continues in the second season of DIY Network's popular Rev Run's Renovation

It's the most wonderful time of year because Scott Nevins (one of the breakout stars of Bravo's new hit show The People's Couch) brings his star-studded Holiday benefit SPARKLE: An All-Star Holiday Concert back to Los Angeles tonight, December 11that 7:30pm to Rockwell: Table & Stage where it will once again benefit the programs and services of The Actors Fund (www.actorsfund.org).

The Committee + AKArt are pleased to present The Photography Show, a group show of works by Janine Gordon, Allie Pohl, Sepideh Salehi, Marielis Seyler, Aiden Simon, Philip Smith, Michael Tharp, and Shadi Yousefian. The images included in The Photography Show seek to expand and reframe the boundaries of the medium by presenting new, experimental perspectives and commentary on gender, identity, and the photographic process itself. On view at Site/109, located at 109 Norfolk Street, from tonight, December 11 through December 20, 2014, the opening reception will take place tonight, December 11, 2014 from 6 to 9 pm. The Photography Show is made possible with the support of Perrier.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today a month-long celebration in January honoring civil rights legends who paved the way as we approach the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery marches led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that changed the trajectory of America forever.

Hot off the dance floor, Alfonso Ribeiro (Dancing with the Stars, Spell-Mageddon) partners with Thinkfactory Media as they take out multiple projects to various networks. The projects will re-team Ribeiro with Thinkfactory Media, having previously collaborated on ABC Family's Spell-Mageddon.

MARVEL'S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. celebrate the mid-season final with reversals, reveals and more. Let's jump right into the declassified files, shall we?

Mercury Theater Chicago, 3745 N. Southport Avenue, presents Chicago's beloved holiday musical THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER, running now through December 28, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Last Sunday, December 7th at Joe's Pub, 'A Better Holiday' concert was held to benefit the It Gets Better Project. The event featured stars of Broadway and television singing songs of the season. Scroll down for photos!