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CBS Renews THE TALK For Season 13

Natalie Morales surprised the panel of co-hosts with the new Monday morning. Watch the surprise announcement here. The daily one-hour series is hosted by Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Natalie Morales, Jerry O’Connell and Sheryl Underwood. Watch the surprise announcement in a new video now!

Christine Andreas to Bring PIAF NO REGRETS to Kravis Center

From March 12-13 Christine Andreas will be presenting her woman show, PIAF - No Regrets at Kravis Center.

ADELE ONE NIGHT ONLY Draws 9.9 Million Viewers

The pecial included a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey in which Adele discussed her divorce, weight-loss, her new album, and more. Adele performed classics, like 'Someone Like You' and 'Hello', plus new tracks from her upcoming album '30', such as 'I Drink Wine', 'Hold On', and 'Love Is A Game', in the special, now streaming on Paramount Plus.

VIDEO: Adele Debuts 3 New Songs During CBS Concert Special

The special also included a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey. Adele performed classics, like 'Someone Like You' and 'Hello', plus new tracks from her upcoming album '30', such as 'I Drink Wine', 'Hold On', and 'Love Is A Game'. Watch Adele perform the album's lead single 'Easy One Me' now!

Photo Flash: TWISTED BROADWAY 3 Benefit at Feinstein's at Vitello's

Head inside Twisted Broadway 3, the third annual Theatre LA Cares fundraiser, this year in support of Red Cross Australia animal rescue.

Photo Flash: jackbenny Brings AND ON THE 366TH DAY to the Luckman Fine Arts Complex Intimate Theatre

Twin brothers Jack and Benny Lipson, aka the critically acclaimed jackbenny, presented And on the 366th Day at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex Intimate Theatre on Saturday, February 29, at 8pm. The show featured the fiery powerhouse singer Bella Hicks, vintage songstress Nina Herzog, Baritone Bombshell Jonnie Reinhart, guitarist John Schroeder, and musical theatre icon Valerie Perri.

Photo Flash: First Look at the LA Philharmonic WEIMAR CABARET Featuring jackbenny

The Los Angeles Philharmonic's Weimar Republic: Germany 1918-1933, through two wide-ranging and dramatic programs led by Conductor Laureate Esa-Pekka Salonen, explores the musical culture of Germany's politically charged Weimar era. These concerts are given context by Weimar Variations, a collection of ancillary events curated by Stephanie Barron and Nana Bahlmann.

Photo Flash: Jackbenny Returns to Birdland

Twin brothers Jack and Benny Lipson, aka the critically acclaimed jackbenny, returned to Birdland Theater in New York City with their new show All Aboard! The Train of Thought for one performance only on Tuesday, October 15, at 7pm.

Photo Flash: Valerie Perri and Jack & Benny Lipson Present ALL IN THE FAMILY At the Rubicon Theatre

Celebrated singer/actress Valerie Perri and her twin sons composer/singer/multi-instrumentalists Jack and Benny Lipson are set to bring their unique musical show All in the Family, directed by Barbara Epstein, to the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura for two performances only on Saturday, August 24 at 8pm and Sunday, August 25 at 2pm, it was announced today. In this special, personal evening of music, the family trio interprets selections from the playlist of their unconventional artistic home, spanning Broadway classics, 60s pop hits, and original compositions. Videos, photos, and amusing anecdotes from their lives on and offstage make for a colorful evening, showcasing three voices that blend with an ease only families can achieve.

Photo Flash: jackbenny Comes to Birdland

Tin brothers Jack and Benny Lipson, aka the critically acclaimed jackbenny, performed at Birdland Theater in New York City on Tuesday, July 16, at 7pm. Check out the photos!

jackbenny to Headline Birdland Theater

Twin brothers Jack and Benny Lipson, aka the critically acclaimed jackbenny, are set to perform at Birdland Theater in New York City on Tuesday, July 16, at 7pm. 

Photo Flash: INDECENT Opens At Center Theatre Group

'Indecent,' by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, opened on June 9 at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Directed by Rebecca Taichman in a co-production with Huntington Theatre Company, the Tony Award-nominated 'Indecent' will run through July 7, 2019.

Nickelodeon, CBS Announce New Animated STAR TREK Series

Nickelodeon and CBS Television Studios announced the greenlight of a new animated 'Star Trek' series to be developed by Emmy Award winners Kevin and Dan Hageman ('Trollhunters' and 'Ninjago') and overseen for Nickelodeon by Ramsey Naito, EVP, Animation Production and Development, Nickelodeon.

Photo Flash: jackbenny at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex Intimate Theatre

Twin brothers Jack and Benny Lipson, aka the critically acclaimed jackbenny, have announced their special guests for It's National See-a-Show Day! at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex Intimate Theatre on Saturday, March 16, at 8pm. Along with jackbenny's longtime percussionist Theo Seidmon, the show will feature the Baritone Bombshell Jonnie Reinhart, fiery songstress Bella Hicks, guitarist Chili Corder, violinist Miyuki Miyagi, and musical theatre legend Valerie Perri.

Jackbenny Makes San Diego Debut at Martinis Above Fourth

Twin brothers Jack and Benny Lipson, professionally known as the critically acclaimed jackbenny, will make their San Diego debut at Martinis Above Fourth on Wednesday, March 20, at 8pm. The duo will present their show It's National See-A-Show Day! featuring wittily provocative original songs and uniquely arranged covers, all seasoned with the brothers' signature sibling shtick. Along with jackbenny's longtime percussionist Theo Seidmon, special guests will include fiery songstress Bella Hicks and the Baritone Bombshell Jonnie Reinhart.

Special Guests Announced For Jackbenny: IT'S NATIONAL SEE-A-SHOW DAY!

Twin brothers Jack and Benny Lipson, aka the critically acclaimed jackbenny, have announced their special guests for It's National See-a-Show Day! at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex Intimate Theatre on Saturday, March 16, at 8pm. Along with jackbenny's longtime percussionist Theo Seidmon, the show will feature the Baritone Bombshell Jonnie Reinhart, fiery songstress Bella Hicks, guitarist Chili Corder, violinist Miyuki Miyagi, and musical theatre legend Valerie Perri.

Reba McEntire to Host the 54TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

The Academy of Country Music® announced today that iconic entertainer and 16-time ACM Award® winner Reba McEntire will return as host and executive producer of the 54th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Country Music's Party of the Year®. The awards telecast, honoring country music's superstars and hottest emerging talent, will air LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 8:00 PM ET / delayed PT on the CBS Television Network. This year's ceremony will mark Reba's sixteenth time serving as host.

Photo Coverage: BroadwayWorld Remembers Candice Earley

BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of Candice Earley. According to an obituary, she passed away at home after an, 8-year struggle with Multiple Systems Atrophy. She was 68.

Showtime Appoints Geoff Stier as the Senior Vice President, Original Programming

Showtime Networks Inc. has announced that Geoff Stier has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Original Programming. Stier will help develop and shepherd original comedies, dramas and limited series for the network. He will be based in the SHOWTIME West Coast offices. The announcement was made today by Amy Israel, Executive Vice President, Scripted Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. to whom he will report. 

Jackbenny Makes Final Appearance in Residency at Lyric Hyperion

The critically acclaimed jackbenny will make their final residency appearance at the Lyric Hyperion Theatre in Silver Lake on Sunday, December 9, at 7pm. Percussionist Theo Seidmon will team with the Lipson duo along with special guests in a two-act show that features wittily provocative original songs, uniquely arranged covers, and friendly guest performers … all seasoned with the brothers' signature sibling shtick.