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CBS's entire Monday lineup posted gains from last week, led by THE BIG BANG THEORY, the night's top program in adults 18-49, adults 18-34 and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for May 10.

FOX continued its winning streak and remained the only broadcast network to post year-over-year gains this season (+3%). Four nightly wins, led by dominant performances by AMERICAN IDOL and GLEE, kept FOX at No. 1 for the season, out-pacing the next highest rated competitor by +16%.

ABC was most-watched TV network for the 2nd straight Monday of the May Sweep (16.5 million), ranking #1 on the evening for the 8th consecutive week. The Net earned a strong second during prime in Adults 18-49 to CBS (tied in audience share - 3.6/10 vs. 3.8/10), beating Fox by 16% and NBC by 125%. ABC was up week to week in viewers and young adults, while building its overall audience from the year-ago Monday for the 7th time in 8 weeks.

Last Father's Day, President Obama challenged young men to step up as fathers, asking them to recognize that their 'responsibility does not end at conception.' VH1 and 3 Ball Productions are taking that call to heart with the new series 'Dad Camp,' which tasks a small group of young fathers-to-be to step up and become responsible and caring parents. 'Dad Camp' premieres on VH1 on Monday, May 31 at 10PM*

Spike TV has promoted Sharon Levy to executive vice president, original series and animation, it was announced by Kevin Kay, president of the network, to whom she reports. Based in Spike's Los Angeles offices, Levy was formerly senior vice president of original series.

Wing-It Productions is proud to present its newest late night show in collaboration with Puppet This!-Puppet TV.

Jonah Bokaer's fascination with the fusion of architecture, technology and choreography is front and center this year, in the United States and Internationally. Consider his 2010 commissioned world premieres: a choreography and architecture commission from Dance Works Rotterdam, Holland; the opening of Pavilion Dance's new building in Bournemouth, England; and Georgia Institute of Technology, where he is also the school's first Artist in Residence. Bokaer, who along with John Jasperse, created CPR - Center for Performance Research, was also instrumental in the architectural design of the performing space and facilities. Greenbelt, which houses CPR, recently became the first New York State L.E.E.D!-NC Gold certified mixed-use structure.*

Joe's Pub in NYC has announced events scheduled for May 11 through May 17. Joe's Pub is located at 425 Lafayette St, NYC.

Electric Zoo, New York's Electronic Music Festival is coming this Labor Day weekend on September 4 & 5, 2010. Following the success of its kickoff year, Made Event is very excited to announce the hugely anticipated 2010 edition bringing together the highest caliber of artists from across the many sub-genres of electronic music to New York's premier open air festival of electronic music favorites to the beautiful greenery of Randall's Island Park with stunning water views.

Conveniently located in the heart of Times Square near Penn Station and Port Authority, The B.B. King Blues Club & Grill offers music fans a unique experience. Owned by the Bensusan Family, proprietors of the world renowned Blue Note Jazz Club, the club features world-class musical talent and consists of two distinct spaces: the Showcase Room & Lucille's Grill.

The Brimmer Street Theatre Company has announced that in association with Bootleg Theater it will present the world premiere of Wednesday Night at the Home of Michel Leiris a Reading of the Play ‘Desire Caught by the Tail' by the Painter Pablo Picasso, written and directed by David Jette, with performances beginning on Thursday, June 10. Opening night is set for Saturday, June 12, and Leiris/Picasso will play a limited engagement through July 24.

Hot on the heels of the recent Hollywood debut of CAST PARTY, JIM CARUSO and BILLY STRITCH are thrilled to announce their return to THE MAGIC CASTLE on Wednesday, May 26th. Once again, the event will take place at The Inner Circle at the Castle (700 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood). Doors will open at 6pm for singer's signup, and the Open Mic-style variety show will start at 8pm.

Currently featured in Broadway's new hit Musical Memphis, Rhett George will take to the Triad Theatre stage to share what he has learned about The Gift of Music, in The Live Sessions. The concert will take place Monday, May 17th, 2010, from 9:00pm to 10:30pm.

On June 9, Actor Nick Cearley will celebrate the work of Tony Award nominee Bill Russell. The evening, 'Still Bill' features lyrics and poems by Russell, and will feature Lauren Molina (vocals, cello, ukelele), Chris Schelling (keys), Christian Imboden (banjo, guitar), Shannon Ford (drums) and special guest Alice Ripley.

Stage and screen star Idina Menzel will be singing another tune on GLEE: the actress will bring 'Funny Girl' to the small screen.

MARY GATCHELL AND NYC BAND AT LEDDY CENTER! Leddy Center presents Mary Gatchell in Concert at Leddy Center's new beautiful theater on Ladd's Lane in Epping, NH, Friday evening, May 21, at 7:30pm. Mary's drummer is multi-Grammy award winning Rodney Holmes of Santana. Her guitar player, Craig Magnano is the guitar player for Broadway's 'Wicked' and 'Jersey Boys'. Mary's bass player is the international recording and touring bassist, Steve Lucas.

'Total Recall: The Toyota Story' will premiere on Thursday, May 13th at 10pm, and will repeat at 1am.

On this week's 'Top Chef Masters,' airing on Bravo Wednesday, May 12th @ 10 p.m. ET/PT, Springfield comes alive as Hank Azaria, Matt Groening, and Matt Selman - the voices and writers behind the critically acclaimed series, 'The Simpsons' - drop by to judge the quickfire challenge based on their character's appetites. In the elimination round, the seven remaining chefs must combine exotic, and often unappetizing proteins in an appealing surf-and-turf inspired duo.

The one and only Diana Ross will be making summer nights red hot with her 'MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY' tour. Ross spoke to Entertainment Tonight about her upcoming tour, her 'timeless' music and her family.

As a cabaret artist, Anne has made a name for herself on both coasts, including Upright Cabaret, Ryan Black's 88s Cabaret, Musical Mondays at Eleven, and Caffeinated Cabaret in Los Angeles; and Birdland, Joe's Pub, Metropolitan Room, Laurie Beechman, Duplex, Splash Bar, Bartini, Therapy, G-Lounge in New York. She recently made both her Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center debuts, singing the works of emerging composers.