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Flavor Flav, the iconic star tells all in his new book 'Flavor Flav: The Icon The Memoir.' Flavor Flav will be signing copies of his book at the Las Vegas Hilton on Saturday, August 6.

After the sold out show of Fred Armisen on August 6, Bay Street Theatre will continue the Comedy Club with Elayne Boosler on Monday, August 15.

Bay Street Theatre announced today that Bock Art Limited is hosting a silent art auction and reception at its 16 Hill Street gallery in Southampton on Friday, August 12 from 5 - 7 pm. Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit Bay Street Theatre and Southampton Hospital. The event is free and is open to the public.

Brett Ratner and Don Mischer will produce the 84th Academy Awards telecast, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak announced today. This will be Ratner's first involvement with the Oscar show; Mischer will for the second year in a row serve as a producer and as the telecast director.

The 3D thriller NURSE 3D has added Corbin Bleu to its roster of stars, according to Variety. The movie, which will star Paz De La Huerta and Katrina Bowden, will be directed by Douglas Aarniokoski and penned by David Loughery.

According to Collider.com, a film adaptation of Irvine Welsh's novel 'Filth' is in the works, and boasts the talents of James McAvoy, Jamie Bell, and Alan Cumming thus far.

Johanna Day, Sharon Lawrence, Reg Rogers and Christopher Evan Welch (in alphabetical order) have been cast in the world premiere of "Poor Behavior," a new play about lust and deception, marriage and fidelity opening at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum September 18, 2011. Written by renowned playwright Theresa Rebeck and directed by Doug Hughes, "Poor Behavior," begins previews September 7; performances will continue through October 16.

'Islands in the Desert' is a colorful and exciting program featuring Pacific Islander music and dance by local Utah artists carrying on their family and island legacies.Ngati Hiona have been performing the Maori Culture from New Zealand in Utah since 1988. With Ko Ngati Hiona you'll witness delightful action songs, the beautiful and skillful twirling Poi dance and the Haka, a thunderous war dance. The group is pleased to share these ancient songs and dances of welcome from the Land of the Long White Cloud, New Zealand.

Tickets are now on sale for Boise Contemporary Theater's Annual Season Opening Celebration. The event will take place on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Boise Contemporary Theater. This is an opportunity for you to toast the opening of Boise Contemporary Theater's exciting 11|12 Season.

K.C. Redheart, a Chicago-based improv troupe, has announced the 2nd Annual Playground Improv Marathon, 30 staight hours of improvised comedy alongside a different guest group each hour, a charity event benefiting Namaste Charter School and the Playground Theater.

The Guthrie Theater's splash-hit production of Gilbert and Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore boasts critically acclaimed choreography and musical staging by David Bolger, whose fancy footwork has been heralded by critics as 'arresting,' 'breathtaking,' and 'awesome.'

Just before GLEE returns to airwaves this September 21, Darren Criss can be seen at the Festival of New American Musicals in Los Angeles. The actor, who's set to take over for Daniel Radcliffe in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING for three weeks this January, will perform at the September 10th closing party.

Multi-hyphenate comic impresarios Steve Carell (The Office) and David Steinberg (Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg) are bringing the biggest names in comedy to the table as executive producers of LAUGHING STOCK, a revealing new comedy interview series featuring the world's funniest personalities, one-on-one with host Steinberg, it was announced today by SHOWTIME President of Entertainment David Nevins. Iconic talent spanning five decades will discuss the art of comedy, evolution of the genre and their ascension to the top of their field. Carell and Steinberg will serve as executive producers, alongside Vance DeGeneres and Charlie Hartsock for Carousel Productions, with Steinberg also serving as Director and Host. The ten, half-hour episodes will debut on SHOWTIME in early 2012.

'State of Georgia' will feature back-to-back episodes on its summer finale night, Wednesday, August 17 beginning at 9:00PM ET/PT on ABC Family.

According to Variety, the Kristen Wiig starring 'Imogene' has two new additions to its cast: June Diane Raphael and Natasha Lyonne.

ABC Family's new musical movie - a first for the network - has two new names added to its creative team. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jaylynn Bailey will pen the film and Terry Rossio will produce.

The NYC Dance Alliance Foundation held its 1st Annual Bright Lights, Shining Stars Gala at the Jack H. Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at NYU and clearly delivered on its promise of a star studded evening of music & dance with one show-stopping number after another. Following cocktails hosted by Honorary Co-Chairs Cassandra Seidenfeld Lyster and Robin Cofer, eager guests flooded into the elegant theater for an evening of unforgettable moments.

HAIRSPRAY, the most anticipated musical theatre event of the summer, comes to the stage of the Moonlight Amphitheatre as part of Moonlight Stage Productions' 31st Summer Season. HAIRSPRAY is the Broadway musical phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture and captured eight Tony Awards including Best Musical in 2003. Now, for the first time at Moonlight, audiences will be swept away to 1960s Baltimore in this smash-hit musical that's piled bouffant-high with comedy and music. Tickets are priced $22-$50 and are on sale now through the VisTix Ticket Office at (760) 724-2110 and online at moonlightstage.com.

After an award-winning run during the 2010 Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, playwright Mark Jason Williams will mark his New York International Fringe debut with the his comic Drama RECOVERY, directed by Andrew Block. (Lost and Found, last years Fringe Award winner, Small Engine Repair). RECOVERY will run from Sunday, August 21 - Saturday, August 27at The LES' Kraine Theatre (85 East 4th Street).

The Katselas Theatre Company and Rogue Machine present Rogue Machine's production of SMALL ENGINE REPAIR by John Pollono. Due to overwhelming demand, the critical and commercial smash hit (CRITIC'S CHOICE-LA Times; GO - LA Weekly, CRITIC'S PICK-Backstage, Ovation RECOMMENDED, Roar of the Crowd-- Goldstar) will extend the performance schedule through August 27th at Beverly Hills Playhouse.