Don Mischer News

Science Channel has been named the official broadcast partner of the inaugural 2014 BREAKTHROUGH PRIZES, a one-of-a-kind global event which rewards and recognizes some of the greatest minds in the science world. Join celebrities from Hollywood and the world's greatest thinkers as they pay tribute to the brilliance, hard work and leadership of world-renowned scientists.

NBC has acquired the 'American Comedy Awards,' which will be telecast in May 2014 and produced by Don Mischer Productions. Emmy Award winner Don Mischer, Charlie Haykel and Juliane Hare will serve as executive producers.

The Producers Guild of America (PGA) announced today that prolific producer Chuck Lorre will be honored with the 2014 Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television.

In the 1980s, 100 million Americans were tuning into public television every week, and over a third of that primetime programming was being created by New York's THIRTEEN, the PBS flagship station.

In the 1980s, 100 million Americans were tuning into public television every week, and over a third of that primetime programming was being created by New York's THIRTEEN, the PBS flagship station.

ABC received 45 nominations for the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards this morning, including nods for Kerry Washington and Connie Britton, both for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards show, executive produced by Don Mischer, aired live from Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, May 19 (8:00 - 11:00 pm, ET) on the ABC Television Network, sponsored by Chevrolet, Las Vegas, Samsung Galaxy S(R) 4 and Buffalo David Bitton. Taylor Swift took home an impressive eight awards in The Following categories: Top Artist, Top Female Artist, Top Billboard 200 Artist, Top Digital Songs Artist, Top Country Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album, Top Country Album and Top Country Song.

Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan, best known for his performances on 'Saturday Night Live' and for his role on the hit series '30 Rock,' will host the star-studded 2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas TONIGHT, MAY 19 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network, sponsored by Chevrolet and Las Vegas.

A star-studded lineup of the world's top-selling artists will come together to perform their biggest hits on “The 2013 Billboard Music Awards.”

In addition to the fully loaded roster of talent slated to perform at “The 2013 Billboard Music Awards,” Cee-Lo Green, Shania Twain, Celine Dion, Kelly Rowland, Hayden Panettiere, Kid Rock, Chloe Grace Moretz, Miley Cyrus

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards will be honoring Madonna with the Top Touring Artist Award for her 2012 MDNA tour. Madonna will take the stage to accept the prestigious award which recognizes the highest grossing concert touring act of the year.

2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS announce more star-studded acts to their already loaded performers list, including Jennifer Lopez, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Ed Sheeran, David Guetta, Ne-Yo, Akon and Icona Pop.

Adding to the previously announced, star-studded roster of talent performing at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, Pitbull, Christina Aguilera, Selena Gomez, The Band Perry, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Kacey Musgraves are also slated to grace the stage.

One Direction, Rihanna and Carly Rae Jepsen, Taylor Swift, fun. and Maroon 5 lead the finalists for the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, which will air live on Sunday, May 19 beginning at 8/7c on ABC from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan, best known for his performances on “Saturday Night Live” and for his role on the hit series “30 Rock,” will host the star-studded 2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas SUNDAY, MAY 19 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network

Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars, who have all topped the Billboard 200 in the past year, as well as critically acclaimed R&B stylist Miguel, are each set to perform at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, airing live on ABC from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 19.

New York Theatre Ballet presents the second installment of Legends and Visionaries: Program B on March 22-23 at 7pm at Florence Gould Hall, 55 East 59th Street, NYC. The evening features works by Richard Alston, Antony Tudor, James Waring, and a world premiere by Gemma Bond, commissioned by New York Theatre Ballet. Tickets start at $30 and are available for purchase at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787.

Last week's poll asked which nominee that has yet to make it to the Great White Way you'd like to see on stage next. Check out your results below!

Emmy and Tony award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth, Entertainment Weekly Managing Editor Jess Cagle and 'Good Morning America' anchor Lara Spencer will be hosting today's official Oscar pre-show, 'The Oscars Red Carpet Live.'

New BroadwayWorld.com Poll - Which 2013 Oscar Nominee Should Come to Broadway?