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The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 37th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards. Many of the major categories were announced this morning on 'CBS News' 'The Early Show,' by Bree Williamson (Jessica Brennan on 'One Life to Live,' ABC) and Travis Stork ('The Doctors,' Syndicated) including the naming of the Lifetime Achievement honoree, Agnes Nixon, the grand dame of Daytime serial drama.

Nickelodeon notched another weekly ratings win as basic cable's number-one total day network, driven by another top-ranking iCarly (Saturday, May 8, 8 p.m. ET/PT). iCarly took basic cable's top entertainment spot among total viewers for a second straight week (5/3/10-5/9/10). iCarly drew 4.4 million total viewers with the new episode 'iBelieve in Bigfoot'. The episode averaged 8.6/2.0 million kids 6-11, 7.0/1.5 million tweens 9-14 and 7.0/2.5 million kids 2-11. Year to date, iCarly ranks at the number-one live-action series with kids 2-11.

Driven by another stellar performance from iCarly, which scored basic cable's top entertainment telecast among total viewers for the week (4/26/10-5/2/10), Nickelodeon notched another weekly ratings win. Nick scored a clean sweep as basic cable's number-one network with kids 2-11, kids 6-11, tweens and total viewers, and drew the week's top ten kid-targeted telecasts. For the week, Nickelodeon averaged 2.2 million persons 2+, a 3.3/1.2 million K2-11, 2.6/570,000 K6-11 and 2.0/431,000 T9-14.

Fela!, the critically acclaimed new musical based on the life and music of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, is directed and choreographed by Tony® Award-winner Bill T. Jones (Spring Awakening), with a book by Jim Lewis and Bill T. Jones. Sahr Ngaujah and Kevin Mambo play the title character at alternate performances, while the world renowned Antibalas and other members of the NYC Afrobeat community, under the direction of Aaron Johnson, perform Kuti's rousing music live onstage.

Nickelodeon notched another weekly ratings win, fueled by performances from brand-new episodes of iCarly and Victorious. iCarly (April 17) ranked as broadcast and basic cable's number-one telecast in its 8-8:30 p.m. time period on Saturday with total viewers, kids 2-11, kids 6-11 and tweens 9-14. Victorious (April 18) also grabbed broadcast and basic cable's top spot among scripted series in its 8-8:30 p.m. time period on Sunday with total viewers and bested direct competition in the time slot with kids 2-11, kids 6-11 and total viewers.

J T Rogers' award-winning Madagascar will be given its UK premiere at Theatre503 from 11th May to 5th June, 2010.

Nickelodeon's first quarter performance marks its biggest audience ever with total viewers (P2+) in the network's 30-year history and its 60th straight quarter as the top basic cable network with kids 2-11 and total viewers?the longest run of its kind. Nick also claims basic cable's top spot in total day with kids 2-11, kids 6-11, tweens 9-14 and persons 2+ for 1Q10. According to Nielsen Media Research (12/28/09-3/28/10), Nickelodeon averaged 2.3 million total viewers; a 3.7/1.3 million K2-11; a 3.2/684,000 K6-11; and 2.3/490,000 T9-14 for the quarter.

Nickelodeon brought its annual Upfront presentation to Los Angeles for the first time ever, where it announced new additions to its robust 2010-11 programming slate originally unveiled during its March 11 presentation in New York. Joining six new series and new seasons of 16 returning hits such as top-ranked iCarly, SpongeBob SquarePants and Team Umizoomi, Nickelodeon also will premiere three new TV movies, including: Fred: The Movie, starring Lucas Cruikshank as online sensation Fred Figglehorn; Boy Who Cried Werewolf, starring Victoria Justice and Brooke Shields; and Best Player starring iCarly's Jerry Trainor and Jennette McCurdy. Nickelodeon also has acquired My Wife and Kids (123 episodes), starring Damon Wayans (In Living Color, Major Payne), which will debut on Nick at Nite this fall.

For a second time this month, iCarly grabbed basic cable's top spot with total viewers (P2+) on Friday night (March 19, 8 p.m. ET/PT). iCarly's 'iMove Out' topped basic cable overall with total viewers (3.8 million), kids and tweens for the night.

At its 2010 annual upfront presentation which featured top talent across the worlds of television, music and film, Nickelodeon today announced a slate of new programming that will be added to the network's 2010-11 schedule, including: six new series and new seasons of 16 returning hits such as top-ranked iCarly, SpongeBob SquarePants and Team Umizoomi. Additionally, five brand-new series will bow across Nick's digital nets, which include TeenNick, Nick Jr. and Nicktoons, during the 2010-11 season. Nickelodeon, the top-ranked basic cable network in total day for almost 16 years, is poised to close 1Q10 as its most-watched quarter ever in its 30-year history and just celebrated January as its most-watched month ever.

CalArts, in partnership with Northwest Film Forum, presents the fifth annual REDCAT International Children's Film Festival, Saturday, Febraury 27, 2010 - Sunday, March 7, 2010. Curated by Elizabeth Shepherd, this audience favorite offers a treasure trove of cinematic delights for filmgoers of all ages. Two weekend programs bring wondrous animation, exhilarating live action, rarely shown classics, and highlights from Cinemagic, Belfast. The festival also includes a very special Nickelodeon Family Fun Day.

Lizards & Snakes: Alive! opens at American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street Saturday, March 6, 2010

Fela!, the critically acclaimed new musical based on the life and music of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, will celebrate its 100th performance on Friday, February 19 @ 8pm.

The real monsters, dragons, and basilisks are back! More than 60 live lizards and snakes from five continents in exquisitely prepared habitats. In addition to the live animals, the exhibit uses interactive stations, significant fossils, and an award-winning video to acquaint visitors with the world of the Squamata, the group that includes lizards and snakes. Vistors can learn about ballistic tongues of chameleons, how a basilisk escapes from predators by running across water, amazing camouflage of Madagascar geckos, the 3-D thermal vision of rattlesnakes and boas, spitting cobra fangs, blood-squirting Horned Lizards, flying snakes and lizards, and other gravity-defying squamates.

CalArts, in partnership with Northwest Film Forum, presents the fifth annual REDCAT International Children's Film Festival, Saturday, Febraury 27, 2010 - Sunday, March 7, 2010. Curated by Elizabeth Shepherd, this audience favorite offers a treasure trove of cinematic delights for filmgoers of all ages. Two weekend programs bring wondrous animation, exhilarating live action, rarely shown classics, and highlights from Cinemagic, Belfast. The festival also includes a very special Nickelodeon Family Fun Day.

Lizards & Snakes: Alive! opens at American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street Saturday, March 6, 2010

Beginning on February 2, 2010, audiences at the historic Garde Arts Center in New London will be transported around the world, to the ends of the Earth and into the ocean's depths to discover the 'Faces of Our Planet.'

Sting and Alicia Keys were amongst other well-known music and entertainment personalities to visit the Broadway sensation Fela! during its first week run, and the praise for this dazzling production was unanimous.

Producers Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith announced today that beginning January 6, the new critically acclaimed Broadway musical Fela! will add Wednesday matinee performances to its weekly schedule and push back Sunday matinee times to 3pm. The new schedule, beginning Tuesday, January 5 will be as follows: Tuesday at 7pm, Wednesday at 2pm & 8pm, Thursday and Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm & 8pm and Sunday at 3pm (except Sunday, January 10 when curtain is 2pm).

Fela!, the new Broadway musical based on the life and music of African composer and performer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, officially opens tonight, November 23, minus a few high profile celebrity producers. It was planned for Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Jay-Z to all be in attendance for Fela!'s opening night, but due Smith's oldest son acquiring a sports related injury, the Smiths are no longer able to attend. Jay-Z will still be attending the opening night festivities including a red carpet appearance and the after party.

Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith have enthusiastically joined the producing team of Fela!, the new Broadway musical based on the life and music of African composer and performer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, marking the first Broadway production that these entertainment icons have presented.

Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith have enthusiastically joined the producing team of Fela!, the new Broadway musical based on the life and music of African composer and performer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, marking the first Broadway production that these entertainment icons have presented.

NBC gives the gift of holiday-themed series episodes and specials throughout late November and December with a multitude of festivities, a special military audience for 'The Jay Leno Show' airing Thanksgiving evening and a night of holiday-themed Thursday night comedies from 'Community,' 'Parks and Recreation,' 'The Office' and '30 Rock' on December 10.

Often hailed as one of the greatest musicians to ever play the guitar, Grammy Award-winning artist and Edison Award recipient, guitarist John Williams, brings his vast repertoire of musical talent to University Auditorium on Sunday, March 29 at 2 p.m. for a performance that will leave audience goers spellbound.

Often hailed as one of the greatest musicians to ever play the guitar, Grammy Award-winning artist and Edison Award recipient, guitarist John Williams, brings his vast repertoire of musical talent to University Auditorium on Sunday, March 29 at 2 p.m. for a performance that will leave audience goers spellbound.