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U-M African American Music Conference Goes Virtual, Celebrates Willis Patterson's 90th Birthday

Scholars, composers and performers from across the U.S. will come together for a virtual event that will celebrate the upcoming 90th birthday of legendary bass singer, U-M alumnus and professor emeritus Willis Patterson.   The African American Music Conference, hosted by the University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance, will take place virtually Sept. 18-20. The event is free and open to the public.  

PEACE, LOVE AND CUPCAKES and More Round Out NYMF's Lineup; 2017 Events & More Announced!

The New York Musical Festival (NYMF) announced today its final selections for 2017 NYMF. A series of developmental readings, invited productions, concerts and Beta Events will join the previously announced programming.

NCAA Baseball Conference Play Begins on ESPN College Networks

ESPN's college networks swing into NCAA baseball season conference play this week carrying 97 games across ESPNU, SEC Network and Longhorn Network

Antoine Walker Joins SEC Network as Studio Analyst for 2016-17 Season

SEC Network, the ESPN network devoted to coverage of Southeastern Conference sports, has hired former Kentucky Wildcat and NCAA National Champion Antoine Walker as a studio analyst for the 2016-17 season.

Pat Bradley, Jarvis Hayes Join SEC Network as Men's Basketball Analysts

SEC Network has hired two new men's basketball analysts to commentate both in studio and games for the 2016-17 season. Former Southeastern Conference standouts Pat Bradley (Arkansas) and Jarvis Hayes (Georgia) will provide analysis.

'Yale in New York' Series to Present Songs from the Koch Collection with Yale Opera Singers, 12/7

? The Yale School of Music continues its acclaimed Yale in New York series when singers of Yale Opera bring manuscripts to life in a concert on Sunday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.

Stanley Tucci & Felicity Blunt Confirm First Child On the Way

Stanley Tucci and Felicity Blunt, sister of actress Emily Blunt, are expecting their first child together.

Stanley Tucci Joins Cast of TRANSFORMERS 4

TRANSFORMERS 4 director Michael Bay announced at last night's CinemaCon in Las Vegas that Stanley Tucci has signed on to the cast of the upcoming sequel.

Stanley Tucci, Anne Heche Sign On for Action Thriller HEAT

Deadline reports that Stanley Tucci and Anne Heche have joined the cast of the action thriller HEAT, based on the novel by William Goldman. The actors will join Jason Statham, Cedric the Entertainer, Hope Davis and Milo Ventimiglia, Sophia Vergara, Michael Angarano, and Dominik Garcia-Lorido.

Political Thriller Weaves a Gripping Web of Intrigue and Deception

In his new book, The Jerusalem Exchange, author Ron Lev presents a thrilling tale of conspiracy and espionage connecting the great American financial exchanges, corporations, the United States Congress and the conflict in the Middle East.

Jason Alexander Guest Stars on Tonight's HARRY'S LAW on NBC

Actor Jason Alexander will be appearing as a guest star in tonight's episode of HARRY'S LAW on NBC. In the episode, entitled, 'Bad to Worse', Harry (Kathy Bates) represents Richard Cross (Alexander), a recently fired biology teacher who claims he was terminated for failing a student for rejecting Darwinism. The case pits Harry against the overzealous Pastor who fired him.

STAGE TUBE: Jason Alexander Talks Appearance on NBC's HARRY'S LAW

Actor Jason Alexander will be appearing as a guest star in tonight's episode of HARRY'S LAW on NBC. In the episode, entitled, 'Bad to Worse', Harry (Kathy Bates) represents Richard Cross (Alexander), a recently fired biology teacher who claims he was terminated for failing a student for rejecting Darwinism. The case pits Harry against the overzealous Pastor who fired him.

Stanley Tucci and Cloris Leachman Join 'Gambit' Film

Stanley Tucci and Cloris Leachman have joined Colin Firth and Cameron Diaz in the upcoming film ‘Gambit,' the remake of the 1966 Michael Caine-Shirley MacLaine movie, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Paley Center Screens MARIA GOLOVIN, 5/21

Join us for a screening of this rarely performed opera and a conversation with one of the stars. NBC commissioned Gian Carlo Menotti to write Maria Golovin, which had its premiere at the 1958 Brussels World's Fair and ran briefly on Broadway in late 1958 before its television premiere on NBC Opera on March 8, 1959.

Stanley Tucci Joins HUNGER GAMES Film

According to Deadline.com, Broadway veteran Stanley Tucci is the latest star to join the big scren adaptation of THE HUNGER GAMES. Tucci will play TV host Caesar Flickerman.

Stanley Tucci, Ian McShane, et al. Join Cast of JACK THE GIANT KILLER Film

According to the Hollywood Reporter, stage veterans Nicholas Hoult, John Kassir, Ewan McGregor, Ian McShane, Bill Nighy, and Stanley Tucci are on board for New Line/Legendary's 'Jack the Giant Killer.' The movie will be written by Darren Lemke and directed by Bryan Singer.

Kate Tucci, Wife of Actor Stanley Tucci Passes Away

Various news services, including TV Guide have reported the sad news that Kate Tucci, the wife of Emmy-winning actor Stanley Tucci, has passed away after battling cancer.

Epic Theatre Ensemble to Honor John Guare & Stanley Tucci at 8th Annual Gala March 9th

New York's OBIE Award-winning Epic Theatre Ensemble (Zak Berkman, Melissa Friedman, Ron Russell, Executive Directors) will honor Award-winning playwright John Guare and Golden Globe winner Stanley Tucci at their 8th Annual Winter Gala to be held at Twenty Four Fifth (24 Fifth Avenue) on Monday, March 9, 2009.