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GLEE pays homage to Madonna and the power of her music with a full episode devoted to one of the most revered and iconic musicians of this generation. The sure-to-be-fan-favorite installment of television's most-loved new series will air in its regular time period Tuesday, April 20 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

The CW's freshman hit THE VAMPIRE DIARIES took flight with some of its best ratings in key women demos in over two months, hitting a 2.6/9 among women 18-34 (best since 2/4/10) and a 2.1/6 among women 18-49 (best since 2/11/10), according to national live plus same day Nielsen ratings for Thursday, April 15, 2010.

The Spill Canvas debuted the video for their new single, "Our Song," on MTV2, MTVu, and MTV.com, April 14th.

Adapted from the hit play by award-winning novelist, playwright and screenwriter John Mortimer (Rumpole of Bailey), A Voyage Round My Father, debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on April 27, 2010. Also adapted for screen by Mortimer himself, this touching story of father and son stars stage and screen legends Laurence Olivier and Alan Bates (Gosford Park), and garnered multiple awards, including an International Emmy® for best drama (1982). By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, A Voyage Round My Father captures the special bond between father and son, which at times seems unbearable-but ultimately proves unbreakable (80 min., $29.99, www.AcornOnline.com).

BBC's hit undercover cop drama series Murphy's Law is back with the DVD debut of Series 2 from Acorn Media on April 27, 2010. Award-winning actor James Nesbitt (Waking Ned Devine, Bloody Sunday, Woody Allen's Match Point, and Five Minutes of Heaven) delivers another powerhouse performance as roguish undercover cop Tommy Murphy in this 'outstanding series' (The Mirror, UK). Based on his novel, Colin Bateman (Divorcing Jack) wrote and created the series specifically for Nesbitt. The 2-volume DVD set includes all six episodes from Series 2 (www.AcornOnline.com, $39.99).

Featuring poetry's highlights through the years, as read by distinguished actors, Six Centuries of Verse debuts on DVD from Athena (Playing Shakespeare) on April 27, 2010. Presented by Oscar® winner John Gielgud (Gandhi), one of the most revered actors of his generation, this star -studded series traces the evolution of English-language poetry from Beowulf to modern times.

TLC has announced that its long-running series WHAT NOT TO WEAR has been renewed for an 8th season. Each week, resident fashion experts Stacy London and Clinton Kelly ambush a fashion victim nominated by family and friends and offer them a $5,000 shopping spree in NYC in exchange for their old wardrobe. The end result is a life-changing makeover inside and out. Currently in production, Season 8 is slated to premiere in October 2010 and will air a total of 26 episodes.

SURVIVOR: HEROES VS. VILLAINS was Thursday's number one program in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, CSI won its time period in all key measures and a rebroadcast of THE MENTALIST was first in viewers and adults 25-54, leading CBS to its fifth consecutive Thursday win, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for April 15.

As part of Fox Broadcasting Company's annual 'Green It. Mean It.' campaign, an initiative designed to raise both viewer and employee awareness of environmental concerns, talent from FOX series will appear in network and affiliate on-air promos, as well as online at fox.com/earthday, to offer viewers 'Green Tips' on how to help and get involved with environmental issues. The tips will also be provided to more than 2,000 radio stations for their use during all day parts throughout April.

Join The Little Orchestra Society April 26 as we explore the majesty of flight from the early Greeks, the Wright Brothers, Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart through NASA's missions to the moon, our solar system, and beyond. American composers have long been fascinated with humanity's dream of flight, and it has inspired such musical giants as Marc Blitzstein (The Airborne Symphony), Samuel Barber (Symphony No.2), Aaron Jay Kernis (Musica Celestis), Gardner Read (Night Flight) and Kurt Weill (The Lindbergh Flight).

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, will honor those committed to promoting equality and tolerance at the 21st Annual GLAAD media awards in ceremonies taking place in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. By recognizing and honoring media for outstanding images of the LGBT community, the GLAAD Media Awards serve as a benchmark for the media industry and complement GLAAD's work to bring LGBT images and stories to Americans.

After its sold out run at New York's Rattlestick Playwrights Theater BUA's West New York Premiere of 'Slipping' begins performances April 16.

GLEE fans now have another way to interact with their favorite show. A new application, appropriately titled 'Glee' is available through the iTunes store for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad (oh my!)

The malevolent world of the Disney villains takes a comical spin in Villains Tonight!, a musical spectacular premiering in March 2010 aboard the Disney Magic. Take a look behind the scenes and get a sneak peak at the new stage show.

Sideshow Theatre Company is bringing girl power back with a vengeance for the sixth time with The Chicago League of Lady Arm Wrestler's CLLAW VI! As arm wrestling leagues pop up all over this great country, Sideshow is proud to produce and host the Chicago League's sixth match benefiting Sideshow Theatre Company and Gilda's Club Chicago.

Actor and new GLEE heartthrob Jonathan Groff will star with the award-winning Simon Russell Beale in a new production of Ira Levin's comic murder thriller Deathtrap, beginning performances in London on August 21

BWW Discounts is offering you the chance to save on Broadway's SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM, presented by Roundabout Theatre Company and directed by James Lapine, currently running at Studio 54.

Gossip maven Liz Smith has written about her beloved friend Dixie Carter in her newest article.

The Old Globe Theatre has announced their upcoming educational events schedule.

The Old Globe Theatre has announced their August event schedule.