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Tony-nominee David Rockwell reveals his first love

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:25:44 -0400

NEW YORK - One clue to understanding how David Rockwell's mind works is by finding out what he collects. It turns out to be kaleidoscopes.

Obama honors Carole King at White House concert

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:56:42 -0400

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama, saluting Carole King's five decades as an award-winning singer-songwriter, said Wednesday that music often is a place where people seek comfort and inspiration during trying times.

Seth MacFarlane won't return as 2014 Oscar host

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:56:33 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Seth MacFarlane is too busy to host the Oscars in 2014.

Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:37:27 -0400

Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.

Broadway's 'Pippin' to go on national tour

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:40:03 -0400

NEW YORK - The thrilling Broadway revival of "Pippin" will be taking its magic on the road.

Oscar rivals Spielberg, Lee reunited at Cannes

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:40:58 -0400

CANNES, France - Asked about their recent history as Oscar rivals, Steven Spielberg and Ang Lee look at each other hesitantly before Spielberg graciously offers, "After you."

Rapper Drake leads BET Awards with 12 nominations

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:13:10 -0400

NEW YORK - He started from the bottom, but now he's on top at the BET Awards: Drake has 12 nominations.

Harris, Miller among Americana Awards top nominees

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:35:11 -0400

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Husband-wife duo Shovels & Rope is the top nominee for this year's Americana Honors & Awards, but longtime favorites Buddy Miller and Emmylou Harris lurk nearby.

Swift, Bryan, Hayes to perform at CMT Music Awards

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:35:19 -0400

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Taylor Swift leads a list of country's hottest stars set to perform at the CMT Music Awards next month.

2014 Grammys to be held Jan. 26 in Los Angeles

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:40:09 -0400

NEW YORK - If you're a fan of the Grammy Awards, you can mark your calendar for Jan. 26, 2014, and Feb. 8, 2015.

Neil Patrick Harris to return as Tony Awards host

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:31:07 -0400

NEW YORK - Neil Patrick Harris will be back for his fourth turn as host of the Tony Awards.

Michigan Christian band wins big at indie awards

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:16:08 -0400

TRENTON, Michigan - A suburban Detroit-based Christian band has received top song honors in a national independent music contest.

Saxophonist Wayne Shorter wins 3 Jazz Awards

Thu, 02 May 2013 21:28:45 -0400

NEW YORK - Saxophonist-composer Wayne Shorter is a triple winner in the 2013 Jazz Awards presented by the Jazz Journalists Association.

Minaj, Chris Brown to perform at Billboard Awards

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:19:39 -0400

NEW YORK - Nicki Minaj and her mentor, Lil Wayne, will join forces for a performance at the Billboard Music Awards, to be presented May 19 in Las Vegas.

'The Young and the Restless' top Emmy nods

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:31:18 -0400

NEW YORK - CBS' soap "The Young and the Restless" earned a leading 23 Daytime Emmy nominations on Wednesday, including three of the four competitors for best actor, while ABC rival "General Hospital" had 19 nominations.

O Music Awards set to return June 19

Wed, 01 May 2013 07:40:33 -0400

NEW YORK - More than 50 bands will help keep the party rolling for 24 hours during the O Music Awards.

2 Twin Cities-connected actors up for Tonys

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:13:23 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - Two actors with Twin Cities connections are up for Tony Awards.

Tony Award nods largely skip stars for veterans

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:25:45 -0400

NEW YORK - The Tony Awards committee largely favored tried-and-true stage veterans over flashy visitors Tuesday when announcing this year's Tony nominations, with Hollywood stars such as Bette Midler, Jessica Chastain, Al Pacino, Katie Holmes and Scarlett Johansson never hearing their names called.

Drama Desk Award nominations are unveiled

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:34:04 -0400

NEW YORK - The off-Broadway show "Giant" and the quickly shuttered Broadway musical "Hands on a Hardbody" lead the Drama Desk nomination race this season, with the British import "Matilda," the audience-friendly "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" and a revival of Stephen Sondheim's "Passion" close behind.

Actor Jon Hamm to host ESPY Awards

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:02:12 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Don Draper is heading from Madison Avenue to the sports world.

Nicole Kidman and Ang Lee join starry Cannes jury

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:19:14 -0400

PARIS - The Cannes Film Festival announced its most Hollywood-heavy jury lineup in years Wednesday, with a list that includes Oscar winners Nicole Kidman, Christoph Waltz and Ang Lee.