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Tyler Peterson Tyler is one of BroadwayWorld's lead News Desk Editors, covering breaking Broadway and theatre news daily. He studied Public Relations and Creative Writing at Loyola University Chicago while working part-time for BWW on evenings, weekends, and occasionally during classes. He has also been involved in the Chicago theatre industry, working in media relations and publicity with Margie Korshak, Inc.




Tony Bennett's Entire Columbia Records Catalog Now Available On iTunes
December 19, 2012

Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings/RPM Records announce the recent addition of thirty-seven deep catalog album titles to the online discography of legendary recording artist Tony Bennett. Available now on iTunes: Tony Bennett's entire Columbia Records catalog including his Columbia Records singles, outtakes, rarities and more.

History's New Scripted Series VIKINGS to Premiere 3/3
December 19, 2012

The word "Viking" has been synonymous with brutality, terror, andmystery ever since the first Norse warriors appeared along the coastsof England and France at the end of the eighth century. Theirnotoriety for barbarianism without pity was an important part of the mythology that grew up around them. And while Vikings are stillcharacterized as such in popular culture, the reality is much morecomplex, visceral, and powerful than their reputation suggests.

Photo Flash: First Look - TWO AND A HALF MEN's 1/10 Episode
December 19, 2012

On the midseason return of TWO AND A HALF MEN, entitled 'Grab a Feather and Get in Line,' Walden and Alan go to Kate's fashion show in New York so Walden can tell her the truth about his identity, on TWO AND A HALF MEN, Thursday, Jan. 10 (8:31 - 9:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Google Play Books Receives Major Update; Now Supports 'Read Aloud' Feature
Google Play Books Receives Major Update; Now Supports 'Read Aloud' Feature
December 19, 2012

Google Play Books received a couple of major updates last night: all books purchased on the app with now support pinch-to-zoom, doubl-tap-to-zoom, and the new 'Read Aloud' feature.

Photo Flash: First Look - REVENGE's Midseason Return, 1/6
December 19, 2012

On the midseason return of ABC's drama series REVENGE, entitled 'Power,' Victoria begins plotting a scheme which, surprisingly, involves Emily, while Emily locks in on her next target, and Declan discovers something that may threaten the future of the Stowaway, on 'Revenge,' SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Shelly Bond Named Executive Editor of Vertigo at DC Entertainment
Shelly Bond Named Executive Editor of Vertigo at DC Entertainment
December 19, 2012

Shelly Bond has been promoted to Executive Editor of the Vertigo imprint for DC Entertainment. Joining Bond in her new leadership role are Will Dennis, who has been promoted to Group Editor, Vertigo and Mark Doyle who has been promoted to Editor, Vertigo. All three staffers have spent years under the guidance of outgoing SVP &

Jon Voight in Talks to Play Russian Spy in Independent Ronald Reagan Biopic
December 19, 2012

Jon Voight is in final negotiations to joing the upcoming independent Ronald Reagan biopic, REAGAN, The Hollywood Reporter announced this morning. The Oscar-winner would portray a KGB agent hunting the 40th President.

VIDEO: Dustin Hoffman Talks Love and Acting on CBS THIS MORNING
VIDEO: Dustin Hoffman Talks Love and Acting on CBS THIS MORNING
December 19, 2012

Academy Award-winning actor and 35th Annual Kennedy Center Honoree Dustin Hoffman discussed with co-host Gayle King his career, insecurities and finding the love of his life in a report that was broadcast live today, Dec. 19, 2012, on CBS THIS MORNING on the CBS Television Network (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM). Check out his interview below!

Grammy Foundation Announces 15th Annual Entertainment Law Scholarship Competition
December 19, 2012

The GRAMMY Foundation has launched its 15th Annual Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Competition, co-sponsored by the American Bar Association. The ELI Essay Competition invites law students to write a 3,000-word paper on a compelling legal topic facing the music industry today. To encourage applications, the GRAMMY Foundation hosts ELI Essay Competition workshops at prominent law schools around the country with the goal of helping students with their essays. Once again, ELI is partnering with Box.com to allow students to upload their submissions directly via the Internet. Box.com's mission is to provide the best tools to enable people around the world to share and exchange information and content. A substantial cash scholarship of $5,000 will be awarded to the author of the winning paper and $1,500 will be awarded to each of four runners-up. Additionally, each winner will receive airfare, hotel accommodations and a ticket to the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards, which will be held at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, and broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. In addition, the winners receive invitations to other GRAMMY Week activities, including the prestigious annual ELI Luncheon on Feb. 8. The winning student authors will present their essays at the luncheon. Past luncheon keynote speakers include Edgar Bronfman Jr., former chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group; Clive Davis, chief creative officer of BMG North America; Daniel Ek, co-founder and CEO of Spotify; Timothy J. Leiweke, president and CEO of AEG; and will.i.am, GRAMMY-winning artist/producer and GRAMMY Foundation Board member among others.

VIDEO: First Look - James Franco in INTERIOR. LEATHER BAR
VIDEO: First Look - James Franco in INTERIOR. LEATHER BAR
December 19, 2012

James Franco has partnered with filmmaker Travis Matthews on the upcoming film INTERIOR. LEATHER BAR, based upon inspired by William Friedkin's iconic film CRUISING. Check out a first look below!

Jonatha Brooke's Album 'My Mother Has Four Noses' Exceeds Target Sales in First Week
December 19, 2012

Modern folk icon Jonatha Brooke's ambitious album and theater project, *My Mother Has Four Noses*, exceeded its entire campaign target in its first week. It documents the poignant and, at times, humorous journey of Jonatha living with her mother who is in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's-induced dementia. It's been an overwhelming response to a highly ambitious creative undertaking. In return for supporting the album and workshops of the play, fans receive such personal and intimate memorabilia as a handwritten lyric sheet, specialty T-shirts and powerful real time connections like attending a rehearsal, enjoying a living room concert, or getting a music and guitar lesson from Jonatha.

CBS EVENING NEWS WITH SCOTT PELLEY Wins Dupont-Columbia Journalism Award
December 19, 2012

The CBS EVENING NEWS WITH SCOTT PELLEY won an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia Journalism Award for a series of reports from inside Syria by CBS News Foreign Correspondent Clarissa Ward, it was announced today by Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.

Jonathan Groff Joins Idina Menzel & Kristen Bell in Disney's FROZEN
December 19, 2012

SPRING AWAKENING and GLEE alum Jonathan Groff has officially signed on to join Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell in Disney's upcoming animated musical feature FROZEN. The Tony-nominated actor will help bring the character 'Kristoff' to life. The icey, epic journey is set for a Nov. 27, 2013 theatrical release.

BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S, THE MATRIX, & More to Be Added to National Film Registry
December 19, 2012

The excitement of national football; the first black star of an American feature-length film; the visionary battle between man and machine; and an award-winning actress born yesterday are part of a kaleidoscope of cinematic moments captured on film and tapped for preservation. The Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today named 25 motion pictures that have been selected for inclusion in the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. These cinematic treasures represent important cultural, artistic and historic achievements in filmmaking.

Creator David Chase Confirms No SOPRANOS Movie, Talks Potential Prequel on HBO
December 19, 2012

With the upcoming release of his first feature film, NOT FADE AWAY, SOPRANOS creator David Chase recently confirmed to Showbiz 411 that plans for a movie based upon his hit HBO show have been scrapped.

Authors of AN INVISIBLE THREAD Partner with Share Our Strength's 'No Kid Hungry' Initiative
Authors of AN INVISIBLE THREAD Partner with Share Our Strength's 'No Kid Hungry' Initiative
December 19, 2012

New York Times bestselling author Laura Schroff of An Invisible Thread ( Howard Books /Simon & Schuster, ISBN:978145164897) co-author, Alex Tresniowski and Maurice Mazyck are partnering with Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign to help end childhood hunger in America. The No Kid Hungry campaign connects kids in need with nutritious food and teaches their families how to cook healthy, affordable meals. A portion of the proceeds from the paperback sales of An Invisible Thread will be donated to the No Kid Hungry campaign to help ensure all children get the healthy food they need every day.

David Letterman to Appear on OPRAH'S NEXT CHAPTER, 1/6
December 19, 2012

Legendary talk show host David Letterman will be featured on 'Oprah's Next Chapter' in a rare interview airing Sunday, January 6 from 9-10 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Immediately following, the OWN original special 'My Life is a Joke' following the lives of five up-and-coming comediennes airs from 10-11 p.m. ET/PT.

NBC Orders New Game Show HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT, Sean Hayes to Produce
December 19, 2012

NBC has ordered 'Hollywood Game Night,' a new hour-long game show series from Emmy Award-winning actor/producer Sean Hayes ('Will & Grace,' 'Hot in Cleveland'), based on his real-life 'game nights,' featuring A-list celebrities hanging out and living it up in a cocktail party atmosphere.

LIZ & DICK, STEEL MAGNOLIAS Boost Lifetime's Year-to-Year Ratings Growth
December 19, 2012

As a result of its aggressive triple threat programming strategy doubling its amount of original programming spanning scripted dramas, reality series and movies, coupled with a major re-brand, Lifetime is set to post its strongest year-on-year growth among the key demographics in 10+ years, while also reaching its youngest median age in 16 years, according to Nielsen Research.

Cartoon Network & Adult Swim Take Top Spot in Key Demos, Week of 12/10-12/16
December 19, 2012

Cartoon Network scored as the #1 destination among boys 6-11 & 9-14 on Friday Night (7-9 p.m.), with Regular Show at 7 p.m. ranking as the #1 program of the day among boys 6-11.



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