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DVR Alert! Catch the JaneDear Girls on Grand Ole Opry Live Friday July 1!

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Welcome Home Carrie!

Carrie Underwood has returned from her Australian promotional tour where she appeared on Australian TV and performed for industry professionals.

“I didn't want to take the chance to miss performing for my fans in Sydney, so we decided to get a bus and make the drive!” said Underwood. “It also gave me an opportunity to see more of the country than I'd otherwise get to see which was very exciting!"

Here's a photo montage of her trip:

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1) VIP Performance Trade Shot Grant Donges/Director, Publicity & Promotions at Sony Music Australia; Molly Meldrum/legendary Australian journalist/music critic/producer; Carrie; Dennis Handlin/Chairman & CEO Australia & New Zealand and President South East Asia & Korea, Sony Music Entertainment 2) VIP Performance Shot 3) Sunrise TV Show Appearance 4) Carrie's visit to Melbourne Zoo Photo Credits: Sony Music Australia, Darren Roberts, Melissa Schleicher

Jennifer Garner Returns Home to Benefit Local Theater!

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Charleston’s Favorite Daughter, Jennifer Garner, to host benefit for the Charleston Light Opera Guild during FestivALL Charleston 2011

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Actress and former Charleston Light Opera Guild veteran, Jennifer Garner, will host a red carpet benefit for the Charleston Light Opera Guild on June 18, during FestivALL Charleston 2011, when the Light Opera Guild presents Thoroughly Modern Millie at the Charleston Civic Center Little Theatre. Attendees of the June 18th benefit performance will be invited to attend a gala reception at the Civic Center following the show. Benefit price for the show and the party are $200 for premium reserved seating and a photo with Ms. Garner. Benefit price for the show and the party with reserved seating are $120. All tickets will go on sale June 1st at the Civic Center Little Theatre Box Office. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

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For additional information, please visit the Guild's official site

Mark Your Calendars: Joe Jonas Solo Debut Coming Soon!

June 3 the single "See No More" will hit radio.

September 6 the album will be available for purchase.

BEP to Put on Free Show at Central Park June 9

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What you need to know:

  • Chase Presents The Black Eyed Peas in a Free Ticketed Concert at Central Park to Benefit the Robin Hood Foundation on June 9
  • Clear Channel Radio is Event's Exclusive Radio Partner Text-to-Donate at Concert to Raise Funds for Robin Hood's Mission to Fight Poverty in New York City
  • Free Tickets to Show will be distributed via Giveaway beginning May 11 with Select VIP Tickets Available for Purchase

Robin Hood, The Black Eyed Peas, Chase, DAS Communications, NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, the Central Park Conservancy and Clear Channel Radio announced today that the six-time Grammy-award winning group will perform their first-ever live concert in Central Park on June 9, 2011. The concert will benefit Robin Hood and its mission to fight poverty in New York City, as well as fund the creation of three new sites for The Black Eyed Peas' Peapod Academies in New York City. All concertgoers must have a ticket to enter the event. Chase, the largest private-sector employer in New York City, is the presenting sponsor. Clear Channel is the event's exclusive radio partner. The Black Eyed Peas and Robin Hood announced the concert this morning in an exclusive interview on "Elvis Duran and the Z100 Morning Show" on Z100.

This is a ticketed event – all concertgoers must have a ticket to enter and backpacks and other carry alongs are not permitted. 54,000 free tickets will be available only through random giveaway by registering at blackeyedpeas.robinhood.org beginning on May 11. A small number of VIP tickets will be available for sale through the same website. Tickets are limited to ensure the safety of all fans attending the event.

"We are thrilled to follow in the footsteps of icons such as Simon & Garfunkel and Diana Ross by performing a free concert for our fans in Central Park," said Fergie. "But more importantly, we are performing to benefit Robin Hood's efforts to help those living in poverty in New York City and to help disadvantaged youth in New York with the launch of our Peapod Academy."

Taylor Swift Added to Star-Studded Line-Up For CMT Music Fest

CMA Music Festival takes place Thursday through Sunday, June 9-12, in downtown Nashville. The event, which celebrates its 40th birthday since beginning as Fan Fair® in 1972, will once again be filmed for an ABC television special to air in late summer.

"Taylor has been a strong supporter of CMA Music Festival since she burst on the national scene a few years ago, and we are thrilled to welcome her back," said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "As we celebrate 40 years of CMA Music Festival, it is exciting to see Taylor and all our performers continue the legacy of Fan Fair which spotlights the unique relationship between Country Music artists and their fans."

 

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Daniel Radcliffe Honored as "Trevor Hero of the Week"

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In celebration of Trevor Hero honoree, Daniel Radcliffe, who was recently honored by The Trevor Project as a vocal ally for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people in crisis, the suicide prevention organization will launch "Trevor Hero Week" online.

Beginning Independence Day, July 4, 2011, supporters of The Trevor Project will be encouraged to share 2-3 minute video stories of their heroes online.

The videos will be aggregated through TrevorHeroWeek.org and shared through the organization's social networks, including Facebook, Twitter and TrevorSpace.org as a source of inspiration for youth in crisis.

Congrats to Taylor Swift!

Not only is her "Speak Now" tour garnering high praise, but her single "Mean" has just become the 8th #1 of her career! Way to go Taylor!

For more check out her official site here

Doing Good Things - Peter Facinelli

Peter Facinelli Launches #ifiwereaVampire Campaign to Raise Funds for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

Fantapper Campaign Gives Fans Vampire Treatment While Supporting Childhood Cancer Charity

Actor Peter Facinelli, star of THE TWILIGHT SAGA and "Nurse Jackie," has launched a new effort to raise funds for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer through an online experience. With the help of Fantapper, Peter has invited fans to submit photos for a special vampire treatment which they can share digitally with their friends. Once the campaign reaches two million viewers, the Southern California Foundation will make a $50,000 donation to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.

A longtime supporter of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ASLF), Facinelli hopes to bring new awareness to the organization while engaging with fans through Fantapper. "Fans can support ALSF without spending a dime – and have some fun in the process," said Facinelli. "Fantapper gives me a way to connect with people directly and share the things I'm passionate about – like supporting kids and families struggling with childhood cancer. And who wouldn't want to be turned into a vampire for a great cause?"

People can email their photos to peter@fantapper.com and watch for the results by downloading Peter's free Fantapper app at www.ifiwereavampire.com.

"We have been so thrilled to have the continuing support of Peter Facinelli in the battle against childhood cancer," said Liz Scott, Alex's mom. "We are hopeful that Peter's fans – and everyone interested in supporting kids facing childhood cancer – will participate and share #ifiwereaVampire with their friends and family. We think the Fantapper campaign is a win-win opportunity to support our efforts."

The campaign is currently live and will run through Monday, June 27; full details are available at: www.fantapper.com.

"I Love You This Big" Hits Top 25 in Three Weeks!

Idol winner Scotty McCreery has burst onto the charts with his first single "I Love You This Big," jumping to #25 within 3 weeks!

Catch Scotty performing the hit tune on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Wednesday, June 15!

Scotty McCreery Makes History With Debut Single, "I Love You This Big"

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SONG IS HIGHEST DEBUT FOR A NEW ARTIST IN MORE THAN TWO DECADES

Mercury Nashville/19 Recordings/Interscope artist Scotty McCreery has made country music history with his first single, "I Love You This Big," which has the highest-charting debut for a new artist in more than two decades.

“I Love You This Big” debuts at No. 32 on Billboard’s Nielsen BDS-based Hot Country Songs chart. This is the highest debut for a new artist’s first single since the chart began using BDS data the week of Jan. 20, 1990, according to Billboard.

The song, which hit No. 1 on iTunes, reached No. 3 on the Billboard Digital Songs chart with 171,404 units sold, while a compilation album featuring 14 of his performances from American Idol, entitled American Idol Season 10: Scotty McCreery , reached No. 12 on the Billboard Top 200 all-genre albums chart and No. 3 on the country albums chart with 23,196 units sold.

“I am humbled and shocked by this news,” says Scotty. “I can’t tell you what it means to me to be on the same charts as my musical heroes. I want to thank my fans and especially country radio for their support. “I continue to be amazed by everything that has happened to me in such a short time.”

Scotty won Season Ten of American Idol on May 25. A record-breaking 122.4 million votes were cast for Scotty and Lauren Alaina, the runner-up, and 38.6 million viewers tuned in to see the winner’s name announced. The song was sent to radio on May 24 after Scotty debuted the song on American Idol.

“This is such a special song to me, so I am thrilled that it is getting such a great reception at country radio. What I love about ‘I Love You This Big’ is that it can mean different things to different people. It could be about the relationship between a couple in love or a parent and child.”

The 17-year-old singer is receiving big love from WQDR in Raleigh, N.C., which is located six miles north of his hometown, Garner, N.C. Not only is the station leading all Billboard panelists with more plays in the first week, but it has dubbed itself “Scotty 94.7” and incorporated the new name into an American Idol-inspired logo.

“I feel like the words ‘thank you’ aren’t enough,” he says. “I wish I could find more words to express my gratitude to everyone. I still can’t believe how people are supporting me in so many ways.”

Scotty will travel to Nashville next week to begin recording his debut album. He will present at the CMT Music Awards on Wednesday and participate in other CMA Music Festival activities, including the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday, June 11. He will make his Grand Ole Opry debut on Friday, June 10. He will perform on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on June 15. He will be featured on the American Idols Live tour that begins July 6 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and runs through September. He will perform on ABC’s Good Morning America on Aug. 12.

T.J. Martell Foundation to Honor Big Time Rush at 12th Annual Family Day June 5th in NYC

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Big Time Rush to perform a rare acoustic set at Family Day event The T.J. Martell Foundation is proud to announce that it will celebrate its 12th Annual Family Day on Sunday, June 5th, 2011 from 12-4 p.m. at Roseland Ballroom in New York City. Family Day provides a spectacular day full of fun games, carnival activities and live performances to raise money for leukemia, cancer and AIDS research. Family Day has steadily grown into one of the Martell Foundation's most successful events and has raised over $3.5 million since its inception. Last year's sold out event honored global superstars, the Jonas Brothers, and raised over three quarters of a million dollars for Martell funded research at eleven research hospitals across the country.

This year's Family Day will honor Big Time Rush for their tremendous support of numerous charitable causes and their management team, Ozone Entertainment. Big Time Rush are stars of the hit Nickelodeon TV series of the same name and have a top selling self-titled CD on Columbia Records. Supporting Big Time Rush will be special guests We The Kings, Allstar Weekend and The Ready Set. Family Day will also host a silent auction that will feature amazing, one-of-a-kind celebrity auction items including two VIP tickets and backstage passes to the U2 concert at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, TN on July 2nd, 2011.

Over the years, Family Day has brought together a "who's who" of music and entertainment executives along with music artists and celebrities including John Mayer, Rob Thomas, Jay-Z, Jordan Sparks and Jesse McCartney.

According to Family Day Chairman Marcus Peterzell, "Big Time Rush has made it their mission to always give back to their community and fans by donating their time to so many worthy causes. We are thrilled to be able to honor them at this year's Family Day event and help us fund the T.J. Martell Foundation research programs across the country." Tony Martell, Founder and Chairman of the Martell Foundation, adds, "Of all the fundraising endeavors of our Foundation, Family Day is one of the most pleasant of them all. Having Big Time Rush as our honorees this year makes Family Day one of the Martell Foundation's most stellar events of the year! These young men really care about helping people less fortunate – they are really 'young humanitarians.'"

For more information on sponsorship packages, VIP packages and general tickets to the event, please contact the T.J. Martell Foundation at (212) 331-2161 or please visit our web site at www.TJMartellFoundation.org.


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supah ninjas“Supah Ninjas” Kicks It Up A Notch on Nickelodeon!

By: Sarah Creamer

Looking for action? Adventure? Comedy? Crime-fighting teenagers? Look no further than “Supah Ninjas,” an action-packed new show that premiered on Nickelodeon this past April. The series follows the lives of the main protagonist, Mike Fukanaga (Ryan Potter), and his sidekicks, Owen (Carlos Knight) and Amanda (Gracie Dzienny). These teens previously lived a normal high-school life until their worlds were torn upside down with the death of Mike’s grandfather. Mike discovers that he is a descendent of a very long and ancient line of ninjas. It is now his job, with the help of Owen and Amanda, to fight crime. They form a team called “Supah Ninjas,” and are trained by the hologram of Mike’s grandfather.

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Nickelodeon fans are excited that the second season of “The Troop” will begin on Saturday, June 25, at 12:30PM! In the first season of the series, we met Jake (Nick Purcell) a typical teenager who is brought into a secret society. This organization helps keep the world safe from supernatural beings that unknowingly inhabit our planet. Jake is teamed with Hayley, a smart and beautiful girl who throughout the first season, he developed a crush on. Things get shaken up a bit in season 2 with the arrival of a new girl named “Cadence,” (played by Malese Jow). The attention-grabbing newcomer tries to come between Jake and Hayley and she is used to getting what she wants. Does this outsider help or hurt the team when it comes to their missions? You’ll have a great time watching to find out!

We recently had the chance to chat with Malese Jow about bringing “Cadence” to life on “The Troop.” Thankfully, she is nowhere near as scary as her character and we had a great time talking with her.

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By: Susan J. Yeager

A small crowd of event ticket holders gathered outside of the Charleston Civic Center Little Theater, hoping to catch the first glimpse of the evening’s guest of honor. “Do you think she’ll be in a limo?” I wonder aloud to the nice lady standing next to me with whom I had been chatting. “Of course,” she replied. Isn’t that how all movie stars travel we guessed? We should have known better. Jennifer Garner just doesn’t roll that way. When a non-descript, mid-size, four door pulled up, hardly anyone looked twice. Until, that is, West Virginia’s most famous movie star stepped out of the front seat.

Jennifer grew up in Charleston and spent many hours working on Charleston Light Opera Guild productions like “Gypsy” and “Barnum.” She has remained close friends with her director and mentor Nina Denton Pasinetti. She told reporters that Nina was too sweet to ask for help, so she called when she realized she would be making a trip home and offered to host a benefit for the Guild. She said she realized that she sprung the news a little late, giving the guild only about 4 weeks to put together the whole event. “I’m sure that they would have liked at least six months” she reasoned. Luckily, the guild would be launching the run of their latest production, “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” around the same time Garner would be coming home.

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Green Lantern One Sheet"In brightest day, in blackest night..." Green Lantern Promises to Give Fans the Ultimate Superhero Experience

“In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, an elite, powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. Warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him the ability to create anything his mind can imagine. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds).

Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have little respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal’s humanity is one weapon no member of the Corps has ever had, and if—with willpower, determination and the encouragement of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively)—Hal can quickly master his new powers and find the courage to overcome his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to defeating Parallax...he will save the Earth and all of mankind from certain destruction.”

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“iParty With Victorious” Gives Nickelodeon Fans The Best of Both Worlds!

It’s the Nickelodeon 90-minute crossover that can’t be missed! The gang from iCarly travels from Seattle to Los Angeles to visit Carly’s new boyfriend ‘Steven.’ Once they arrive in L.A., Carly is met with an unfortunate surprise. Steven is also dating Tori. The iCarly crew and the gang from Hollywood Arts are brought together to work this messy situation out.

Meanwhile, guest star Kenan Thompson (who got his start on Nickelodeon as well) offers to let Andre have a party at his new house. A mistaken tweet invites way too many people and the boys have a huge party problem on their hands.

This special Nickelodeon event promises lots of laughs and of course a ton of music. Check out a promo for this movie here:

In honor of this special Nick event, we chat with Noah Munck who plays the incredibly funny “Gibby” on the show.

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Super 8 One Sheet"Super 8" Brings Mystery and Old School Filmmaking to the Summer Blockbuster

“In the summer of 1979, a group of friends in a small Ohio town witness a catastrophic train crash while making a super 8 movie and soon suspect that it was not an accident. Shortly after, unusual disappearances and inexplicable events begin to take place in town, and the local Deputy tries to uncover the truth - something more terrifying than any of them could have imagined.”

In his latest film, director, producer and writer J.J. Abrams wanted to portray several different themes. First and foremost he wanted to remind kids of all ages that all it takes is an idea, a camera, and a group of friends willing to spend a summer with you, to make a movie. Second to that is the idea that even in a world filled with 24/7 information access, you can create something that contains mystery and suspense even as you see the first images on screen.

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Big Time Rush Honored by TJ Martell Foundation

The 12th Annual TJ Martell Foundation Family Day took place on Sunday, June 5th and EnterTeenment got a spot on the red carpet so we could bring you all the fabulous pictures from the event.

This year's Family Day honored Big Time Rush for their tremendous support of numerous charitable causes and their management team, Ozone Entertainment. Big Time Rush are stars of the hit Nickelodeon TV series of the same name and have a top selling self-titled CD on Columbia Records. Supporting Big Time Rush were special guests We The Kings, Allstar Weekend and The Ready Set. Family Day also hosted a silent auction that featured amazing, one-of-a-kind celebrity auction items including two VIP tickets and backstage passes to the U2 concert at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, TN on July 2nd, 2011.

Over the years, Family Day has brought together a "who's who" of music and entertainment executives along with music artists and celebrities including John Mayer, Rob Thomas, Jay-Z, Jordan Sparks and Jesse McCartney.

For more information about the TJ Martell Foundation check out their Web site: www.TJMartellFoundation.org

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CMT Lets the Fans Decide Which Videos Made The Most Impact by Voting Them to Win at The 2011 CMT Music Awards!

Music videos have been a visual accompaniment to great music since the 80’s and CMT continues the tradition of honoring this year’s best on their channel at the 2011 “CMT Music Awards!” The event will air live from Nashville on June 8 at 8:00PM (EST). Fans can also catch all of the action on their computers at www.CMT.com.

Voting is already underway so head to www.CMT.com to cast your vote for your favorites! We have listed the nominees below so you can make an educated choice! Congratulations to all of the nominees!

CMT Music Awards Performers Anncounced!

Rascal Flatts, Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban and Sugarland will be taking the stage on June 8 for the "CMT Music Awards!"

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Scott McCreery American Idol 10 Winner“American Idol” Crowns a New Winner and Gives Country Music Two New Super Stars!!!

It’s hard to believe that this time last year, everyone was speculating whether “American Idol” would be worth watching this season. Would anyone care to watch the aging talent show without judges like Simon Cowell and Ellen Degeneres? They would and they did with a record number 122 million votes being cast in order to determine a winner between 17 year olds Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alania.

Scotty, who hails from Garner, North Carolina is a country singer who has never shied away from professing his love for God and Jesus. His deep voice won praises from the judges during his audition last year. Consistent, good performances won him fan after fan after every performance show. He has remained humble and seems unshaken by the spotlight that he has found himself in. Let’s hope he stays that way.

Less than 16 hours after being crowned the “Idol” winner, Scotty was on the phone with reporters fielding questions about his journey to the top, his “romance” with Lauren, and what the future hold for this talented teen. Here are some of the highlights.

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All-Star WeekendEnterTeenment News Kicks Off Our “All Star Summer” With Nathan Darmody from Allstar Weekend! Summer Never Sounded So Good!

Every successful singer or group has a unique story of how they got discovered. The four guys in Allstar Weekend are no exception. Their road to being signed with Hollywood Records reads like a fairytale complete with a Disney twist.

For the next four months of summer, EnterTeenment News will be getting to know this group better by talking to each member of the band individually. First up is lead guitar player and founding member, Nathan Darmody. A super cool and laid back musician, the California resident has been all about music since the fifth grade.

We recently caught up with Nathan to talk about that fairytale discovery, the guys in the band and what’s up next for these four friends. We’ll give you a hint… it involves a new album being released and hitting the road with a talented young lady named Selena.

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Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush are the platinum selling duo known as Sugarland. They seemed to have discovered the secret of success in the Country Music world… become entertaining musicians, write catchy songs, and then sing and play the heck out of them.

It’s a formula that not only works when it comes to radio success, it also works when the duo is live and in concert. They recently hit the road to take the music to the people who matter most, country music fans. A recent stop in Charleston, WV showcased talent, musicianship and entertaining skills that can only be developed by spending lots and lots of time on stage. Their hard work was very much appreciated by the sell-out crowd.

Singer/songwriter, Sara Bareilles, opened the show. Her powerful voice is reminiscent of another Sarah (McLachlan) and more than filled the huge space full of loud people. She maneuvered easily between instruments (the piano and guitar) to bring her hits like “Love Song” and “King of Anything” to life. Backed by a four piece band, she introduced the crowd to songs from her latest album “Kaleidoscope Heart” and then treated them to one of the first songs she had ever written, an ode to an ex-boyfriend titled “Gravity.”

After a short intermission and stage redressing, the lights dimmed and Michael Jackson’s “Black or White” played before segueing into “All We Are.” The curtain finally fell as Jennifer and Kristian took the stage. The crowd went crazy and were on their feet before the first note was sung. They stayed that way until the last note of the encore was finished. Jennifer’s voice was strong and steady through hit after hit like “Stuck Like Glue,” “It Happens,” and “Settlin.” They paused long enough for Jennifer to welcome the crowd and wish one audience member a happy 21st birthday before getting the crowd dancing on “All I Wanna Do.”

Sugarland Charleston WVWith their latest album being “The Incredible Machine,” the twosome was not going to waste the opportunity to showcase several songs from this worthy project. “Tonight,” “Every Girl Like Me,” “Little Miss,” “Find the Beat,” and the title track all got to take center stage at some point, with some cover song mash ups thrown in for good measure. The crowd let the performers know they loved the new stuff just as much as they love the older tunes.

If there was any complaint to be made, it was that there wasn’t enough time to include all of the group’s hits. Songs like “Already Gone,” “Want To,” and “Just Might (Make Me Believe)” were missed. It’s understandable that those songs would be sacrificed in the party-like atmosphere.

Which brings us to probably the most notable aspect of the night; both Jennifer and Kristian looked like they were having the time of their lives on stage. That in turn made the audience feel like they were part of some big party. It’s like Jennifer mentioned, “You think you go to the zoo to look at the monkeys, but really… they’re looking at you!” It seems like Sugarland gets as much from watching the audience as the audience gets from watching the group.

Kristian took the Jon Bon Jovi lead on “Who Says” proving that he’s more than just a great guitar and mandolin player. They seemingly finished up with “Something More” before leaving the stage and then returning for the encore. The audience was sad to see it end.

In the summer season where concerts seem to be happening all the time, it might be hard to pick and chose which shows to spend your money on. Music fans should take a chance on this Sugarland tour. This is one well-oiled machine that won’t take your money and not deliver your goods.

For more information on Sugarland, check out these great sites!

Official Site: http://www.sugarlandmusic.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sugarland
Twitter: http://twitter.com/sugarlandmusic

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Are You Ready? Bucket & Skinner Debuts July 1!

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We can't wait for the July 1 premiere of the Nickelodeon show "Bucket and Skinners Epic Adventures!" Nick is giving you a behind-the-scenes look at all the action!

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Are you ready for a summer of fun? Join rising stars Taylor Gray, Dillon Lane and the rest of the gang for new adventures and a lot of laughs! Find out more at: www.Nick.com

Nickelodeon Unites Blockbuster iCarly with Cast of New Hit Victorious in Epic Summer TV Event, 'iParty With Victorious,' Premiering Friday, June 10

Original TV Movie Brings Together iCarly and Victorious Casts for First-Time Ever; Guest Stars Kenan Thompson and Features Performance of Theme-Song Mash-up "Leave It All to Shine"

TV Movie Spearheads Season of More Than 100 New Episodes of Nick's Hit Live-Action Programming

iParty CastNickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, will unite the casts of mega-hit iCarly and Victorious for an epic primetime event, "iParty with Victorious," an original TV movie airing Friday, June 10. The TV movie spearheads a new season of more than 100 new episodes of the network's live-action hit series, including iCarly, Victorious, Big Time Rush , True Jackson, VP and the daily telenovela-style series House of Anubis, among others. The season also will feature the launch of two new Nickelodeon live-action series, Supah Ninjas and Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures.

"What better way to celebrate summer than a movie mash-up with two of the biggest teen stars, Miranda Cosgrove and Victoria Justice, plus the casts of iCarly and Victorious?" said Marjorie Cohn, President, Development and Original Programming, Nickelodeon and MTV Networks Kids and Family Group. "The special TV event will deliver big comedy, as will the new episodes of iCarly, Victorious, Big Time Rush and House of Anubis, and our two newest series, Supah Ninjas and Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures."

"iParty with Victorious" brings the casts of Nick's hit series iCarly and Victorious together for the first time ever. One cheating boyfriend, plus two scorned girlfriends, equals a night to remember as Carly and Tori plot sweet revenge while the rest of the iCarly and Hollywood Arts gang compete in a lyrical battle royale. Culminating in an ensemble performance of the theme song mash-up, "Leave It All to Shine," the movie also guest stars Nickelodeon alumnus Kenan Thompson (Saturday Night Live, All That, Kenan & Kel) as himself.

In "iParty with Victorious," Carly is dating a boy named Steven who divides his time between his divorced parents who live in Seattle and Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Tori is also spending time with her new boyfriend who, unbeknownst to her, is the very same boy Carly is seeing! Elsewhere at Hollywood Arts, Andre is psyched because Kenan Thompson has offered to let him throw a small party in his awesome new house but the party spirals out of control when Rex sends a mass tweet. Back in Seattle, Carly suspects that Steven is cheating on her after seeing a photo of him and Tori together and plans a trip to Los Angeles to catch him in the act. After convincing Tori that Steven is cheating on both of them, Carly and Tori come together to plot their revenge at the party. Amidst all the scheming, Rex challenges the partygoers to a lyrical rap battle.

Nickelodeon will roll out more than 100 new episodes this season of its roster of hit live-action series, including iCarly ; Victorious ; Big Time Rush ; True Jackson, VP ; House of Anubis ; Nick News with Linda Ellerbee , which is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary on the air; the afternoon game show, BrainSurge; and The Troop.

Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures CastSurf's Up This Summer as Nickelodeon Debuts New Live-Action Series BUCKET & SKINNER'S EPIC ADVENTURES, Premiering Friday, July 1, at 8:00 P.M. (ET/PT)

Brand-New Buddy Comedy Starring Taylor Gray and Dillon Lane as Two Sun-Soaking, Beach-Loving Best Friends Joins the Network’s Successful Slate of Hit Live-Action Programming

Nickelodeon heats up the summer with the epic launch of its newest live-action comedy series, Bucket & Skinner’s Epic Adventures, premiering Friday, July 1, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT), with a second brand-new episode airing at 8:30 p.m. The epic weekend continues with the premiere of two all-new episodes on Saturday, July 2 at 8p.m. (ET/PT) and Sunday, July 3, at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT). The series, which will air regularly on Sundays at 7:00 p.m. (ET/PT), centers on two lifelong best friends on a never-ending quest for awesomeness while dealing with everyday dilemmas. Always approaching life, high school and surfing with enthusiasm, Bucket (Taylor Gray) is measured and analytical, while Skinner (Dillon Lane) is zen and carefree.

“Bucket & Skinner’s Epic Adventures is a classic buddy comedy set against the backdrop of a fantasy California beach town,” said Marjorie Cohn, Nickelodeon’s President, Development and Original Programming. “Taylor and Dillon have great comedic chemistry and you can’t help rooting for their characters, as they face every crazy situation with endless enthusiasm. And our audience will love to see True Jackson, VP’s Ashley Argota in a brand-new role as Bucket’s object of affection.” Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures follows two inseparable friends from Southern California with three goals in life: stay friends forever, always be near a beach and, when they’re not at a beach, find a way to get to one. In the premiere episode, “Epic Election,” Bucket attempts to win over the affection of classmate Kelly (Ashley Argota, True Jackson, VP), by running for class president, with his best bud Skinner acting as his campaign manager. However, Bucket soon realizes that he will need a lot more help to beat super-popular athlete, Aloe (Glenn McCuen, Marmaduke) and is forced to team up with the Kelly’s younger sister, the precocious Piper (Tiffany Espensen, Hop), in order to save face and try to win the heart of his dream girl.

In support of the series premiere, Nickelodeon’s multi-platform efforts include sneak peeks and promotional behind-the-scenes content that will stream on Nick.com as well as Nick’s wireless partners. Following each premiere, clips will be available via Nick’s wireless partners and full episodes will be made available for download in HD on iTunes, Sony, Xbox and Amazon. Bucket & Skinner’s Epic Adventures will also launch in the summer-themed “Surf and Burp” category on Nick’s video-on-demand.

Bucket & Skinners' Epic Adventures CastBucket & Skinner’s Epic Adventures is developed by executive producer Tom Lynch (The Troop, South of Nowhere) and created by executive producers Boyce Bugliari and Jamie McLaughlin (Quintuplets, Kid Notorious) under The Tom Lynch Company banner. Jonathan Stark (According to Jim) also serves as executive producer.

Taylor Gray (Bucket) is a native of the Los Angeles area and began his acting career five years ago after booking his first commercial doing stunt work for Dannon Spring Water. Shortly after, his adventure continued in a feature film entitled The Take, starring opposite John Leguizamo and Rosie Perez. Since then, he has appeared in multiple hit television series, including Numbers, Hawthorne and The Mentalist. Dillon Lane (Skinner), originally from Arizona, has been singing and acting for most of his life. With his unique sound blending acoustic with pop, his debut album Broken Promises features such virally popular songs as Never Understand My Life, Hangin on a Heartbeat, among others. Gray and Lane sing the series’ theme song, “No Worries.”

Tom Lynch, founder and CEO of The Tom Lynch Company, began his career as a rock-n-roll producer on Don Kirschner’s Rock Concert and as creator-writer-producer of Night Tracks. With an extensive roster of creating television hits to his credit—including Nickelodeon series The Troop, South of Nowhere, Romeo!, Secret World of Alex Mack, Caitlin’s Way and The Journey of Allen Strange, Lynch’s other series include Just Deal, Skate, Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension, and the Emmy-nominated Scout’s Safari, which was set and filmed on location in South Africa.

He rediscovered his musical roots with the hip-hop sitcom Romeo!, starring rap artist Master P and his real-life son, Romeo and Class of 3000, co-created with André Benjamin of OutKast. Bugliari and McLaughlin previously served as writers on Comedy Central’s The Showbiz Show with David Spade and Kid Notorious and writers/producers on Fox’s Quintuplets starring Andy Richter. Stark previously co-created and served as executive producer/writer on ABC’s hit series According to Jim. Prior to that, he served as writer/producer on hit series The Drew Carey Show and Ellen and was also part of the writing team for Bob and Cheers.

Cymphonique Miller How to RockNickelodeon Greenlights "How to Rock," a New Live-Action Series Featuring Original Music Starring Cymphonique Miller

Nickelodeon announced today a 20-episode pick-up of How To Rock, a new live-action comedy series featuring original music and starring multi-talented recording artist, Cymphonique Miller. The series builds on the network’s successful slate of original live-action programming, joining the stable of hit music-themed shows Victorious and Big Time Rush. Set to premiere in 2012, How To Rock centers on Kacey Simon (Cymphonique), a talented teenager who takes her pop/hip-hop band to new heights as their lead singer. How to Rock, produced by Nickelodeon in association with Alloy Entertainment, is slated to begin production this summer in Los Angeles.

“Cymphonique is an extraordinarily talented 14 year-old who has already established herself as an actress, singer and dancer, while remaining an honor student,” said Marjorie Cohn, Nickelodeon’s President, Development and Original Programming. “How To Rock is the perfect showcase for her comedic and musical skills, and we know our audience will love watching Kacey figure out how to temper her mad ambition and learn to become a good friend and bandmate.”

After a fall from grace from the perfect and popular group at high school, Kacey Simon forges unlikely friendships with the members of the band Gravity featuring Stevie (Lulu Antariksa), Zander (Max Schneider) and Nelson (Noah Crawford). As lead singer, Kacey takes Gravity’s musical success to new heights while igniting a musical rivalry with The Perfs featuring her former best friends and fellow performers, Molly (Samantha Boscarino) and Grace (Halston Sage).

Based on a pilot script by Jim O’Doherty (Grounded for Life, 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Tracy Morgan Show) and the proposal for the upcoming Alloy Entertainment book How to Rock Braces and Glasses by Meg Haston, How to Rock will be helmed by executive producer David M. Israel (Grounded for Life, 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Tracy Morgan Show), who is also a contributing writer on the project. Leslie Morgenstein (Pretty Little Liars, Gossip Girl, Vampire Diaries) and Gina Girolamo (The Lying Game, Nine Lives of Chloe King) will also executive produce under the Alloy Entertainment production banner.

A singer/writer/actress and daughter of hip-hop mogul/entrepreneur and philanthropist Percy Miller (also known as Master P.), Cymphonique has performed with various artists including Romeo, JoJo, Wonder Girls, Raven-Simone, Ashley Tisdale and the College Boyys. In film, Miller landed the leading role as Molly in the 2007 short film Scarecrow Joe and appeared in the feature film Opposite Day. She has guest starred in Nickelodeon series Big Time Rush, True Jackson VP, The Troop and Just Jordan and also voices the character of Holly in the animated series, Phineas & Ferb. Adding to her resume, Miller has also appeared in numerous national commercials and PSA’s.

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Big Time Rush Season One Volume TwoBig Time Rush Season One, Volume Two 2-Disc Special Edition Hits Stores June 21!

Join America’s favorite four best friends from Minnesota as they continue their journey to stardom in the all-new DVD release Big Time Rush: Season One, Volume Two. Kendall, James, Carlos and Logan are back with more of their antics as they navigate making it big time! Come hang poolside at “The Palm Woods,” try to attract some ladies and, above all, sing, dance and try to have it all. The boys quickly learn that success truly comes with dedication, determination and friendship – but they never forget to enjoy the ride! This brand-new two-disc set includes the last seven episodes of the season with special features and guest appearances by Fabio, Jordin Sparks and Ed Begley, Jr. Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, Big Time Rush: Season One, Volume Two hits shelves in a 2-disc DVD package on June 21, 2011.

Special features include: House of Anubis Pilot Episode 1 Behind the Scenes · Throwing Cam 1 Ride to Mansion 2 Stairs 3 Lorenzo Lamas

Beastly DVD CoverLove is Never Ugly...Beastly Comes to Blu-Ray and DVD June 28!

Alex Pettyfer and Vanesssa Hudgens star in the big screen adaptation of Alex Flinn's popular book about finding love where you least expect it.

Seventeen-year-old Kyle (Alex Pettyfer) is the spoiled, shallow and incredibly popular prince of his high school kingdom. Kyle foolishly chooses Kendra (Mary-Kate Olsen), a witch masquerading as a high school student, as his latest target for humiliation. In order to teach Kyle a lesson, Kendra transforms him into someone as unattractive on the outside as he is on the inside. Now he has one year to find someone to love him, or he will remain Beastly forever. A quiet classmate he never noticed named Lindy (Vanessa Hudgens) may be his best chance to prove that love is never ugly.

DVD/Blu-Ray Special Features:
Alternate Ending Deleted Scenes A Classic Tale Retold: The Story of Beastly Creating the Perfect Beast "Be Mine" Music Video by Kristina & The Dolls

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules DVD ArtKick Off the First Day of Summer with DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: RODRICK RULES Available on Blu-ray and DVD on June 21st

Greg Heffley is about to discover that there is something worse than middle school – his own family! Based on the 2011 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice™ Award for Best Book Series, the original film cast returns in DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: RODRICK RULES, available on Blu-ray and DVD on June 21st. This flick takes sibling riv

alry to entirely new levels as big brother and little brother wrestle through growing pains. Just back from summer vacation, Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon, National Treasure: Book of Secrets) and his friend Rowley (Robert Capron, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice) enter the next grade as undersized weaklings in their school. A bully favorite, Greg tries not to get noticed by anyone except the pretty new girl, Holly Hills (Peyton List, 27 Dresses). And at home, Greg is still at war with his older brother, Rodrick (Devon Bostick, “Degrassi”), until their mom Susan (Rachael Harris, The Hangover) instigates a ‘Mom Bucks’ program so Greg and Rodrick can earn play money by doing chores and—gasp!—being nice to each other. Calamity ensues when their parents return from vacation and dad Frank (Steve Zahn, A Perfect Getaway) finds evidence that Rodrick secretly threw a houseparty with his band, Löded Diper. As they struggle with school and compete for ‘Mom Bucks,’ the brothers discover that avoiding trouble is easier if they unite—and their once-twisted partnership grows into a hilariously playful and sometimes mischievous friendship.

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: RODRICK RULES will be available on single-disc DVD, 2-disc DVD, and 3-disc Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy and includes the crazy adventures Greg and his friends has over the summer with hilarious all-new “My Summer Vacation” shorts not seen in theaters. It is available in the U.S. and Canada.

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