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Britain's Got Talent star Shaheen Jafargholi sings 'Who's Lovin' You' at the memorial for Michael Jackson.

'In just five short months since the passage of the economic recovery bill, the NEA enacted a plan that quickly and efficiently distributed $50 million to reach nonprofit arts businesses in every corner of America. Many jobs will be saved and arts programs will continue on as a result of these much-needed funds. The tireless advocacy efforts of our nation's arts community has truly paid off,' said Robert L. Lynch, president and CEO of Americans for the Arts.

Usher Raymond sings in honor of Michael Jackson at his memorial service at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

On July 18th, for one night only, Carol Channing returns home to where she belongs in her first appearance after having to cancel late last year due to breaking her leg. Joining the Broadway Icon and San Francisco native are the bawdy, brassy and hysterically funny Carole Cook (and the worlds second Dolly), singer Joyce Aimee and the magical stylings of Walt Anthony. An unplugged evening that follows a simple format, Carol offers memories, humorous storytelling and, of course, several of her signature tunes, including 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend,' ' Little Girl From Little Rock' and, of course, the title song from 'Hello, Dolly!' that brings the audience up close and personal with the Ultimate Broadway Baby.

Tickets to two-time Tony Award nominee Gavin Creel Joe's Pub concert were sold out within one hour of going on sale. Creel announced today that a second show will be added.

Singer and actress Queen Latifah remembers Michael Jackson at his memorial service at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

Actress Brooke Shields paid a tearful tribute to the memory of Michael Jackson at the public memorial at Los Angeles' Staples Center.

Oscar Winner Jennifer Hudson performs in a tribute to Michael Jackson at the late pop star's memorial service in Los Angeles.

The Trevor Project, the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth, raised approximately $210,000 at its ninth annual East Coast fundraising gala, Trevor New York, last Monday, June 29. Academy Award-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black was honored with the Trevor Hero Award and CNN was named as the Trevor Commitment Award recipient, both for serving as inspirations to LGBTQ youth. Tony Award nominee Gavin Creel presented to Black and Jane Velez-Mitchell, host of HLN's (sister network of CNN) 'Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell,' accepted the award from broadcaster Keith Boykin, on behalf of CNN.

The Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals has introduced the 2009 cast of the 'Autographed Hounds of Broadway,' which will be showcased and sold at the silent auction at Broadway Barks, the star-studded dog and cat adoption event taking place on Saturday, July 11, in Shubert Alley (between 44th and 45th Streets, just west of Broadway).

The Michael Jackson memorial service will be televised, and it will be televised for the many millions who can't see the Michael Jackson memorial service in person at Los Angeles' STAPLES Center. The Michael Jackson memorial service shall be televised on all the major networks and cable channels. The Michael Jackson memorial service is a shaping up to be a televised media event unlike any funeral or special service before it.

Variety reports that the sentencing hearing for former Broadway producers Garth Drabinsky and Myron Gottlieb got under way Monday in Toronto, with the prosecution calling for a sentence of eight to 10 years for each defendant.

Michael Jackson was rehearsing at the Staples Center in Los Angeles just two days before his death. The rehearsal was for his hoped for comeback tour in that would of begun in London.

Color symbolism is a literary device that is hammered home by high school English teachers around the country. Students are encouraged to ponder why Jay Gatsby reaches out to the green light at the end of Daisy Buchanan's dock and what Robert Frost meant when he wrote about two roads diverging in a yellow wood. Why did these authors choose the colors green and yellow? What did they mean?

Entertainment Tonight announced that screen legend Elizabeth Taylor has tweeted about her plans for today's public Michael Jackson memorial in Los Angeles.

Britain's Got Talent star Shaheen Jafargholi has been invited by Michael Jackson's family to sing at his memorial service in Los Angeles today at the Staples Center.

Variety reports that actress Jane Lynch will not be returning to the second season of Starz comedy 'Party Down' because of her commitment to Fox fall series GLEE. Starz was hoping that the schedules could be coordinated to accommodate Lynch, but the timing did not allow her return.

Variety is reporting that Katie Holmes has teamed up with Hairspray director Adam Shankman, reality TV mastermind Nigel Lythgoe and Dancing with the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba to set up the Dizzy Feet Foundation. 'Dizzy Feet' is a dance scholarship fund that will give underprivileged youngsters the opportunity to take part in dance programs and win grants to enroll in accredited dance studios.

The producers and cast of The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) have dedicated the one-night-only benefit performance on Wednesday, July 8 at 7:30pm to the memory of Lovette George, who starred in the original off Broadway production and died in September, 2006 from ovarian cancer, at the age of 44. The benefit will be presented at The York Theatre Company in Saint Peter's Church, (54th Street and Lexington Avenue).

The producers, cast and creative team on 'Thriller - Live' will mark the funeral and memorial service for Michael Jackson with their own stage tribute on July 7th.