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Grand Rapids Symphony's popular Picnic Pops returns this summer with the pop/rock sound of Hanson plus the eclectic folk/classical crossover virtuosity of Kittel & Co., the smooth all-male vocal harmonies of The Doo Wop Project, and the joyful, infections world music of Ladysmith Black Mambazo all joining the Grand Rapids Symphony at Cannonbsurg Ski Area in July for the 2020 D&W Fresh Market Picnic Pops.

Patton Oswalt finished reading the 'Harry Potter' series with his daughter and when he asked Stephen what they should read next, Oswalt was surprised to hear Stephen recommend they skip 'The Hobbit' and go straight for 'The Lord Of The Rings.'

Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg made history at the Iowa caucus and he hopes his success in that contest will provide some amount of comfort and inspiration to young people who feel marginalized in their families and communities.

Kelli O'Hara, Laura Benanti, and Megan Hilty will perform as part of Feinstein's/54 Below's new Diamond Series, featuring concert-length performances by some of the most luminous talents on Broadway matched with specially curated dinners.

Jim Carrey's genius doesn't stop at acting, he is also an accomplished illustrator and painter who isn't afraid to tackle politics head-on. That said, in 2020, Carrey wants his art to let people know that 'every month is May and the trees are filled with mangoes.' Don't miss Jim as the bad guy in the new film 'Sonic the Hedgehog.'

The authors of 'A Very Stable Genius,' Washington Post journalists Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig, join Stephen Colbert to discuss their new book and their impressions of Trump's State of the Union address.

Though he didn't take his own advice as a young songwriter, legendary musician James Taylor advises those just starting out to pick an existing song they like and, without stealing it, use it as a template upon which to craft a new original tune. Listen to Taylor share stories from the beginning of his career on his new Audible audiobook memoir titled 'Break Shot.'

Every night before the show, our host takes a few questions from the audience. But rarely does he dance in response! Watch as Stephen Colbert explains his 'King of Glory' dance for one lucky audience member.

The creator and star of 'Latin History for Morons,' available now on Netflix and Audible, has been following the Democratic primary race very closely and has determined that caucus size matters.

Today the beloved Madrid-born and bred quartet Hinds announce their glorious beast of a third album, The Prettiest Curse. On this new record, Hinds take a quantum leap forward as a band and shrug off any remaining lo-fi accusations, finally harnessing the full extent of their pop prowess and unleashing songs which sound bigger, bolder, and more complex than anything they have done before, while still remaining true to their girl-gang, garage rock roots. “We have this incredible job, but it's really transformed the way we live,” says Carlotta Cosials, explaining the album title. “We know we're not going to stop, so we've decided to embrace it—to see this curse as something pretty.” Featuring songs performed in Hinds' native tongue for the first time, The Prettiest Curse was produced by Jenn Decliveo and is positively bursting with life, finding Hinds at their very best yet. Pre-order The Prettiest Curse, out April 3rd via Hinds' long-time label home Mom + Pop, HERE. 

 “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of Jan. 27-31 versus the ABC and CBS competition in the key demographic of adults 18-49, as well as the primary news demo of adults 25-54, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

Today, multi-platinum selling band INCUBUS has announced they will be hitting the road this summer on their upcoming North American amphitheater tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will kick off July 15 in Auburn, WA and will travel to 35+ cities across the country before concluding September 5 in Noblesville, IN. The Grammy-nominated band will be joined on the trek by alternative rock stalwarts 311, who are celebrating their 30th Anniversary in 2020 (and will play all 50 U.S. States over the year) and Badflower, who recently had two #1 songs at Rock Radio. This summer marks the first time in 20 years that Incubus and 311 have toured together. The band also announced the release of their highly anticipated new EP, Trust Fall (Side B), in April 2020. Pre-save the EP HERE.

International comedy phenomenon The Umbilical Brothers will smash together the spectacle of cinema and the energy of live performance in a mind-blowing new show The Distraction at Queensland Performing Arts Centre's (QPAC) Playhouse from 21 to 26 April.

The Writers Guild of America Awards were handed out yesterday! Big winners for the night included Parasite and Jojo Rabbit in the film categories, and Succession and Barry for television.

Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson talks about getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Eminem and Dr. Dre speaking at his ceremony, Jimmy having the same agent as Stephen Colbert, the most money he has ever lost betting at a sports book, the end of series 'Power,' and his new show 'For Life' on ABC.

Internationally acclaimed harpist Kirsten Agresta Copely today announced the release of Around The Sun, an all-original new age harp album. This CD takes listeners on a journey through a 365-day cycle from “Daybreak” to “Winter's Bone” with beautiful, introspective melodies and ambient soundscapes. This marks Kirsten's third solo album and first as composer.

Laura Benanti, renowned Broadway and TV performer, will perform at the Lesher Center for the Arts for one-night-only on Friday, March 27, 2020 (original performance date was January 31). She presents a one-woman production, Tales from Soprano Isle, marked with uproarious monologues, witty stories, and flawless soprano vocals from both classic Broadway productions as well as recognizable, modern tunes.

World-renowned banjo player and bandleader Steve Martin leads his Steep Canyon Rangers through a rousing rendition of their new single 'California.'

THE Steve Martin, known for his many showbiz projects including acting and music, considers whether he and pal Martin Short would be good royal replacements for Harry and Meghan.

Though he looks fantastic with facial hair, 'Magnum P.I.' star Jay Hernandez opted not to imitate the iconic mustache worn by the man who portrayed his character in the original 'Magnum' series, Tom Selleck.