Oxygen to Premiere Second Season of 'Hair Battle Spectacular' 8/15July 6, 2011Hosted by actor, fashion model and TV host Eva Marcille ('America's Next Top Model'), 'Hair Battle Spectacular' is returning for the second season on Monday, August 15 at 10pm ET/PT. This season, the competition series pits 11 of America's hottest stylists against each other to see who can deliver the biggest and best in fantasy hair design.
AMERICAN IDOL's Pia Toscano to Release Album; Single to Be Released 7/12July 5, 2011In a shocking elimination on last season of AMERICAN IDOL, front-runner Pia Toscano was eliminated from the show. Toscano's fans will get their wish, however: the singer has signed a recording contract with Interscope Records, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Her debut single, entitled 'This Time,' is set for a July 12 release.
2011 World Festival of Sacred Music Comes to Los Angeles, 10/1-16July 5, 2011With the success of four previous Festivals (1999, 2002, 2005, 2008), the 2011 World Festival of Sacred Music (WFSM) has established itself as one of the premiere arts festivals of Los Angeles. For 16 days and nights from October 1 through 16, 2011, WFSM fills L.A.'s historic theaters, churches, temples and public spaces with 32 performances featuring local and international artists with disciplines ranging from sacred traditional music to contemporary dance.
Photo Flash: The 2011 McDonald's 365Black AwardsJuly 5, 2011Continuing its long-standing support and connection to the African-American community, McDonald's® recognized a distinguished list of five prominent African-Americans who influence and inspire greatness through outstanding community service at the 2011 365Black® Awards.
Burning Coal Theatre Company to Present ENRON, HENRY V (ON TRAPEZE), & More in 2011-12 SeasonJuly 5, 2011Burning Coal Theatre Company, a small professional theatre in Raleigh, North Carolina has announced its 2011-2012 main stage season. It will begin with the riveting music and dance filled Enron by Lucy Prebble, Sept. 8-25, 2011; followed by Shakespeare's Henry V (on Trapeze), Dec. 1-18, 2011; then Man of La Mancha by Darion, Leigh and Wasserman, Feb. 2-19, 2012; and wrapping up with Jude the Obscure, Pts. 1 & 2, a new musical by Ian Finley, Jerome Davis and Bruce Benedict, in repertory, April 12-May 5, 2012.
Civic Presents HAIRSPRAY, 7/23-8/7July 5, 2011'You Can't Stop The Beat' or keep Tracy Turnblad down! Our loveable plus-size heroine wins a coveted spot on the Baltimore TV airwaves singing and dancing on The Corny Collins Show. She's an overnight teen celebrity, but still battles to integrate the show and find true love. A Tony Award winner for Best Musical - Hairspray takes you back to the changing world of the 1960's with 'The Nicest Kids In Town,' 'I Can Hear The Bells,' and '(It's) Hairspray.' A Civic Premiere!
CTC’s 28th Season Opens With THREE SISTERSJuly 5, 2011Chautauqua Theater Company Artistic Directors Vivienne Benesch and Ethan McSweeny announce the first production of CTC's 28th season: Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters, translated by Paul Schmidt.
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Extends Shakespeare Run Through 7/31July 5, 2011Due to overwhelming response and sold-out performances, Chesapeake Shakespeare Company-in-the-Ruins will be extending the performance run of A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) at Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park in Ellicott City, MD. Performances are at 8:00 pm Thursday-Saturday and 6:00 pm on Sunday-- now through July 31, 2011.