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TBS's new original comedy series ARE WE THERE YET? debuted Wednesday in a big way with 3.2 million viewers and 1.6 million adults 18-49 for its 9 p.m. (ET/PT) premiere episode, according to fast national data from Nielsen Media Research. The second episode at 9:30 p.m. built on that success, with more than 3.3 million viewers and 1.7 million adults 18-49, ranking it as ad-supported cable's top sitcom telecast for the year to date. The 9 p.m. episode ranked a close second. ARE WE THERE YET? also performed well among adults 18-34, with the episodes each scoring more than 700,000 viewers in the demo.

Blondie, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and the pioneers of rock and new wave, will be honored at the '8th Annual TV Land Awards' that will be held on Saturday, April 17th, 2010 on the historic stage 15 of the Sony Studios Culver City lot. The band will receive the Icon Award for its contributions to music and pop culture through their long and successful career in the music industry. In addition to receiving the Icon Award, the band will be performing one of their classic hits. The TV Land Awards premieres on Sunday, April 25th at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Celebrities from television, film and music all came out tonight for the unforgettable taping of the eighth annual 'TV Land Awards' premiering on Sunday, April 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Appearances included Billy Crystal, Jay Leno, Betty White, Paula Abdul, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick, Bob Newhart, Ryan O'Neal and more. Honorees included the cast of 'Everybody Loves Raymond' (Impact Award), Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner (Legend Award), the cast of 'Bosom Buddies' including Tom Hanks (Anniversary Award), cast members from 'Glee' (Future Classic Award), 'Charlie's Angels' (Pop Culture Award), 'The Love Boat' (Fan Favorite Award) and legendary punk rock band Blondie (Icon Award.) The show was taped on Saturday, April 17th and was hosted by Tim Allen on the historic Stage 15 on the Sony Lot in Culver City.

Blondie, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, and the pioneers of rock and new wave, will be honored at the '8th Annual TV Land Awards' that will be held on Saturday, April 17th, 2010 on the historic stage 15 of the Sony Studios Culver City lot. The band will receive the Icon Award for its contributions to music and pop culture through their long and successful career in the music industry. In addition to receiving the Icon Award, the band will be performing one of their classic hits. The TV Land Awards premieres on Sunday, April 25th at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

TBS will add two new comedies in June as the cable channel has confirmed its first summer plans.

Get ready for Tom Hanks in drag, again, as the now movie star will reunite with his fellow Bosom Buddies cast during the upcoming TV Land Awards, marking the first time the gang has joined together in public since the series ended in 1982...

Tony Orlando is steppin' out to the St. George Theatre as he takes the stage to perform in a benefit concert for the theatre on September 10th.

Tony Orlando is steppin' out to the St. George Theatre as he takes the stage to perform in a benefit concert for the theatre on September 10th

JD Lawrence and Fox Concerts present The Clean Up Woman at the Fabulous Fox Theatre March 14-15 for 4 performances. Ticket prices range from $39.50 - $28.50 depending on performance date and time. JD Lawrence is best known for his award winning 'dramedies' featuring him portraying several different characters while simultaneously directing, composing and producing. He quite literally is a 'Man of Many Faces.' Honored as one of the country's Top 40 American Entrepreneurs Under 40 and winner of a 2007 Telly Award, Lawrence has been a creative force of inspiration. Lawrence's witty, sharp and family oriented humor will sweep through playhouses spring 2009 in his new play, The Clean Up Woman.

JD Lawrence and Fox Concerts present The Clean Up Woman at the Fabulous Fox Theatre March 14-15 for 4 performances. Ticket prices range from $39.50 - $28.50 depending on performance date and time. JD Lawrence is best known for his award winning 'dramedies' featuring him portraying several different characters while simultaneously directing, composing and producing. He quite literally is a 'Man of Many Faces.' Honored as one of the country's Top 40 American Entrepreneurs Under 40 and winner of a 2007 Telly Award, Lawrence has been a creative force of inspiration. Lawrence's witty, sharp and family oriented humor will sweep through playhouses spring 2009 in his new play, The Clean Up Woman.

'What A Pair! 3' honored Renee Zellweger and Nancy Ryder for their support of the Revlon/UCLA Breast Cancer Center.