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This holiday season, NBC and WWE will once again honor the United States Armed Forces with "WWE Tribute to the Troops" presented by Slim Jim. The annual extravaganza will air on NBC as a one-hour television special tonight, December 22 at 9 p.m. ET.

Starz Entertainment announced today the launch of the STARZ PLAY and ENCORE PLAY authenticated online services for DIRECTV's STARZ and ENCORE customers. The PLAY services offer these customers in the United States portable and online access to the best of its exclusive movies and originals premium programming at no extra charge.

English comedian Ricky Gervais is reportedly in talks to star in THE MUPPETS sequel as the film's lead character, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The Disney film is set to begin production in January with Gervais potentially tackling one of the three 'human main characters,' and MODERN FAMILY's Ty Burrell as another.

AT&T* and Starz Entertainment, LLC, announced today the launch of STARZ PLAY, ENCORE PLAY, and MOVIEPLEX PLAY, for AT&T U-verse TV subscribers of the STARZ, ENCORE, and MOVIEPLEX premium channels and services.

Get the holidays off to an action-packed start when, during the week of December 17, USA delivers five nights of WWE Superstars and Divas.

CeeLo Green and Rod Stewart teamed up to record 'Merry Christmas, Baby' for Green's 2012 Christmas album, 'CeeLo's Magic Moment.' The duo reunited to sing the track as part of the 'CeeLo & Friends' holiday special in Las Vegas. Check out the performance below!

Today we are talking again to one of Broadway's recent rising stars all about his sensational sophomore solo album, STILL DREAMING OF PARADISE, as well as his role in this weekend's invitation-only reading of the new musical AMAZING GRACE - 2011-2012 season standout and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Tony Award nominee Josh Young. Espousing on the many elements that converged to make his solo album a reality, Young outlines his process with his close collaborators by discussing the imperative inspirations, subsequent arrangement experimentation, actual studio recording, scientific song selection process, major project goals and a lot more, as well as shares memories of what many of the album's tracks mean to him on a personal level and what we can expect from albums from him in the future, near and far. Plus, Young reveals his affection for his first major New York post-SUPERSTAR production, AMAZING GRACE, as he shares his enthusiasm for the daring subject, rich source material - no less than the life of controversial historical figure John Newton - and the purportedly thrilling new score composed for it and the unique and compelling tale behind it as the new musical takes this next step in its developmental process in the Lincoln Center-set industry presentation. Additionally, Young touches upon his favorite memories from the Tony Awards and participating in the Transport Group's recent concert production of BABY - and much, much more!

Nominations for the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards were announced tonight by The Recording Academy and reflected an eclectic mix of the best and brightest in music over the past year, as determined by the voting members of The Academy. Scroll below to see the nominees for Best Musical Theater Album!

Today, December 5th, the stars of Broadway's THE LION KIN will perform on the ABC daytime talk show 'The Chew' airing 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET.

On Wednesday, December 5th, the stars of Broadway's THE LION KIN will perform on the ABC daytime talk show 'The Chew' airing 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET.

TV Guide Network will celebrate the holiday season with Grammy(R) Award-winning recording artist CeeLo Green (coach on NBC's 'The Voice') and will become the exclusive television destination for his festive all-ages holiday special, CEELO'S MAGIC MOMENT, premiering tonight, November 30 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

NBC will celebrate the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree with a live broadcast from Rockefeller Center in New York City tonight, November 28 (8-9 p.m. ET). The star-studded holiday special will feature performances from Trace Adkins, Mariah Carey, CeeLo Green (NBC's 'The Voice'), Victoria Justice, Chris Mann, Rod Stewart and Il Volo, and special appearances by Billy Crystal and Bette Milder.

The results show tonight included some great performances, (including special guests: the Muppets) but also some ridiculously nerve-wracking moments, as the audience waited to see who America saved and which two would have to go home.

NBC will celebrate the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree with a live broadcast from Rockefeller Center in New York City on Wednesday, November 28 (8-9 p.m. ET). The star-studded holiday special will feature performances from Trace Adkins, Tony Bennett, Mariah Carey, CeeLo Green (NBC's 'The Voice'), Victoria Justice, Chris Mann, Scotty McCreery, Rod Stewart and Il Volo, and special appearances by Billy Crystal, Bette Milder and the Radio City Rockettes.

It's green on Green on NBC's THE VOICE when musician coach CeeLo Green forms an unforgettable duet with Disney's Kermit the Frog for the classic song "Bein' Green" tonight, November 27 (8-9 p.m. ET).

The ceremony was hosted by Barney Harwood at the London Hilton on Park Lane, and presenters included Eddie Izzard, Alesha Dixon, Sir David Jason, Tom and Dougie from McFly, Olympic gold medallists Heather Stanning and Alex Gregory, Tyger Drew Honey, Caitlin Moran, X Factor's Kye Sones and Jade Ellis, Jedward and American film director John Landis.

It's green on Green on NBC's THE VOICE when musician coach CeeLo Green forms an unforgettable duet with Disney's Kermit the Frog for the classic song "Bein' Green" on Tuesday, November 27 (8-9 p.m. ET).

America's favorite holiday tradition, the 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, returns to dazzle and enchant millions nationwide on Thursday, November 22. "The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" will take to the streets of New York City with a cornucopia of whimsical treats for the whole family. With more than 3.5 million spectators watching the revelry live -- and more than 50 million viewers tuned in to the magic nationwide -- the 86th edition of the world-famous spectacle promises to be the nation's largest Thanksgiving Day celebration.

NBC will air the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this Thursday morning at 9am ET. John Piper, VP Creative Director at Macys Parade Studio, gives NBCUDirect a private tour of all the new floats that will appear in this year's parade. Check it out below!

America's favorite holiday tradition, the 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, returns to dazzle and enchant millions nationwide on Thursday, November 22. "The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" will take to the streets of New York City with a cornucopia of whimsical treats for the whole family. With more than 3.5 million spectators watching the revelry live -- and more than 50 million viewers tuned in to the magic nationwide -- the 86th edition of the world-famous spectacle promises to be the nation's largest Thanksgiving Day celebration.