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Lucy Hale You Sound Good to Me

LUCY HALE RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE AND VIDEO TOMORROW, JANUARY 7

"You Sound Good To Me" video to world-premiere during the winter premiere of ABC Family's hit original series "Pretty Little Liars"

While the holiday season has passed, Lucy Hale has several gifts in store for her fans in the coming days! Today she'll appear on Sirius XM from Music City Theater in Nashville to premiere her new single "You Sound Good To Me" and other songs from her highly anticipated country album to a live audience and via satellite on The Highway, channel 59.

"You Sound Good To Me," written by top tunesmiths Ashley Gorley, Luke Laird and Hillary Lindsey, is the actress and singer's first single and will be available for download starting tomorrow at iTunes and Amazon.

Tomorrow, fans can set their clocks to tune in to ABC Family at 8/7 central as the network will world-premiere the music video for Lucy's single during the winter premiere of Pretty Little Liars. The clip, which highlights a fun and spontaneous day with close friends, was filmed in late 2013 and is directed by Philip Andelman (Taylor Swift, John Mayer, Band of Horses).

The video for "You Sound Good To Me" can be streamed on VEVO immediately after it airs on Pretty Little Liars. VEVO, the world's leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform with over 5 billion monthly views globally, has selected Lucy Hale as its first LIFT artist of 2014. In the weeks following the premiere of "You Sound Good To Me," fans will have the opportunity to get to know Lucy through exclusive interviews, performance videos and behind-the-scenes footage on a dedicated page across VEVO's apps, VEVO.com and syndication partner web sites.

Keep up with Lucy and everything she has going on by liking her Facebook Page here: www.Facebook.com/Lucy Hale

Swon Brothers

The Swon Brothers Ship Debut Single, "Later On," to Country Radio

Arista Nashville recording artists and NBC The Voice Season 4 finalists The Swon Brothers debuted their new song, "Later On," to a rousing response during a return performance to the show in December, and "Later On" has now been officially announced as the debut single from the duo's upcoming album. Penned by Ryan Hurd, Joey Hyde, and Justin Wilson, "Later On" shipped to country radio today, with an official airplay impact date in March.

Released for sale digitally just prior to the duo's performance on The Voice, "Later On" shot to #1 on iTunes' Country Top Songs chart within 24 hours, immediately resonating with fans, just as it had with the Swons themselves. "We are beyond blessed and excited to be releasing our very first single on Arista Nashville! We believe that with the love and support from our fans this song has big potential." says Zach Swon.

"We've waited and prayed for this moment our whole lives and it's finally here! We are more than ready to meet all the folks at country radio and want to say thank you in advance for welcoming your two new brothers to the family!," says Colton Swon.

The Swon Brothers are currently at work on their Arista Nashville debut album, helmed by multi-million-selling producer Mark Bright (Carrie Underwood, Sara Evans). Featuring "Later On," the album is set for release later this year. "Later On" is currently available for sale here: http://smarturl.it/lateron.

Fans who missed the duo's December performance of "Later On" on The Voice can see it online here: http://bit.ly/1cp1DKM.

For more on the Swon Brothers, visit: www.SwonBrothers.com

Lea Michele Louder

LEA MICHELE TO RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM LOUDER MARCH 4, 2014

DEBUT SINGLE "CANNONBALL" TO PREMIERE ON THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW DECEMBER 12th

Lea Michele, star of Fox Television's popular series, Glee, is set to release her highly anticipated debut album LOUDER on March 4, 2014. Marking Michele's career as a solo artist, the album is underscored by the singer's beloved pop voice, beautiful ballads, and emotionally-driven lyrics. The album is currently available for pre-order now and includes an instant download of the moving lead single, "Cannonball," which Michele will unveil this Thursday December 12th with a performance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Stream "Cannonball" here: http://smarturl.it/CannonballPseudo.

"LOUDER really encompasses my experiences over this past year and my journey as an artist up to this point," said Lea Michele. "There's a lot of emotion but it's also very encouraging and hopeful - it's about pushing forward and living your life in a way that's louder, stronger and bolder. I'm so excited to share this new side of me with my fans."

Recorded over the past year, stand out tracks on LOUDER include the Sia penned lead single "Cannonball," the pop/rock anthem "On My Way," and "Battlefield," a heartfelt ballad also in collaboration with Sia. Other album favorites include the edgy-pop song "Burn With You," and the title track "Louder" which culminates this eclectic album. Standout contributors include Christina Perri, Colin Munroe and Stargate. Lea's debut album LOUDER is available for pre-order now and includes an instant download of her debut single "Cannonball," visit www.LeaMicheleMusic.com for more info.

Fast and Furious 6

UNIVERSAL ANNOUNCES THAT A PORTION OF PROCEEDS FROM THE BLU-RAY, DVD AND DIGITAL RELEASES OF "FAST & FURIOUS 6" WILL BE DONATED TO PAUL WALKER'S REACH OUT WORLDWIDE CHARITY ORGANIZATION

Universal Pictures today announced that a percentage of proceeds from the upcoming home entertainment release of "Fast & Furious 6" will be donated to Paul Walker's non-profit Reach Out WorldWide, a network of professionals with first responder skill-sets who augment local expertise when natural disasters strike in order to accelerate relief efforts. Walker founded the organization after witnessing deficiencies in local activations following the January 2010 Haiti earthquake, and he remained passionately devoted to the charity.

"With the passing of Paul, the world has lost a man who spent a great deal of his life in service to others. We share in the deep grief of his family, friends and the countless fans who love him," said Donna Langley, Chairman, Universal Pictures. "We keep Paul's memory alive and honor his legacy through continued support of Reach Out WorldWide, the non-profit he founded to give hope to those who must rebuild after they have experienced natural disasters."

"Fast & Furious 6" will be available in North America on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital and On Demand on December 10, 2013.

Paul Walker's family has requested that in lieu of flowers or other gifts, donations be made to support Paul's charity.

To learn more about the efforts of Reach Out WorldWide or make a direct donation, please visit www.ROWW.org

Demi Lovato X Factor

Platinum Selling Artist And The X Factor Judge Demi Lovato Announces THE NEON LIGHTS TOUR Set To Launch In February 2014

North American Tour Features Dates With Little Mix, Cher Lloyd and Fifth Harmony; Will Visit 27 Cities Including New York, Chicago, Vancouver, Toronto, Dallas, Nashville

Tickets On Sale Starting Saturday, October 5, at LiveNation.com

Platinum-selling music artist and The X Factor judge Demi Lovato announced exclusively on a Facebook Q&A yesterday that she is launching THE NEON LIGHTS TOUR on February 9, 2014, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at Pepsi Live At Rogers Arena. Produced and promoted by Live Nation, the North American tour will support her latest Hollywood Records album, DEMI , and visit 27 cities across the United States and Canada, including shows in the New York City area, Chicago , Toronto , Dallas , Houston , Atlanta and Nashville . "Neon Lights" is the forthcoming single from DEMI and will impact at radio in early November. THE NEON LIGHTS TOUR will also feature lead special guests, Little Mix, performing on their first U.S. tour, as well as Cher Lloyd who will also perform on select dates. The X Factor finalists turned hit-making girl group, Fifth Harmony, will also join their X Factor mentor on all dates throughout the tour.

Please visit www.DemiLovato.com, www.LiveNation.com and www.Ticketmaster.com for additional ticket and tour information.

Bruno Mars To Perform During Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show February 2 On FOX

Grammy-award winner BRUNO MARS will perform at the PEPSI SUPER BOWL XLVIII HALFTIME SHOW on FOX in MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Sunday, February 2, 2014, it was announced today.

Bruno Mars is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer and musician. The 14-time Grammy Award nominee and Grammy winner has sold over 115 million singles worldwide. His current album Unorthodox Jukebox and his debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans have a combined certification total of 60x platinum worldwide. According to Billboard, Mars scored his first five "Hot 100" No. 1s faster than any male since Elvis Presley. As a singer, songwriter and producer, Mars has an impressive catalog of 22 "Hot 100" hits. Currently, Bruno Mars and his eight-piece band The Hooligans are on a sold-out, 91-city world arena tour.

Bruno Mars joined FOX NFL SUNDAY co-hosts Curt Menefee and Terry Bradshaw, along with analysts Howie Long, Jimmy Johnson, Michael Strahan and Jay Glazer in New York City's Times Square to make the live nationally-televised announcement just before kickoff of the Sunday afternoon games. Bradshaw (4), Long (1), Johnson (2) and Strahan (1) have a combined eight Super Bowl championships as a player or coach.

This unprecedented announcement is just the beginning. Fans are encouraged to tune into FOX Sports throughout the season to see what surprises Bruno Mars has in store for this historic Halftime Show.

The Pepsi Super Bowl halftime show is the most-watched musical event of the year. More than 110.5 million viewers in the U.S. watched last year's show. The Super Bowl and halftime show will be broadcast worldwide.

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Thor: The Dark World

Thor: The Dark World Premiere

Now here's a photo straight from "Fan-Geek" Heaven (actually, Marvel Studios sent it to us!). Zachary Levi (Chuck and Tangled) celebrated the US premiere of his latest film with cast, crew and friends. Nathan Fillion (Castle, Firefly) stopped by to take in all the action and support his friends.

Learn more about the movie on our THOR: The Dark World Feature Page

THOR Feature Page

Kudos Corner

Jane Lynch

"Glee's" Jane Lynch Receives a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Funny woman, Jane Lynch, has been making people laugh for years with great roles in both film and television. Most recently, a whole new generation of fans have come to appreciate her talent as the mean-spirited "Sue Sylvester" on the hit FOX series "Glee."

Hollywood recently honored the actress with her very own star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. "Glee" creator, Ryan Murphy, was on-hand to celebrate with his colleague.

"Glee" will return to FOX for its fifth season on September 26. You can pick up a copy of Season 4 when it arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on October 1.

For more from Jane's "Star" ceremony, click on the link for a short highlight video below!

Jane Lynch Star Ceremony

Selena Gomez

SELENA GOMEZ REACHES # 1 AT TOP 40 RADIO WITH SMASH SINGLE "COME & GET IT"

Multi-platinum Hollywood Records' recording artist Selena Gomez has landed the #1 spot at mainstream Top 40 radio today with her hit song "Come & Get It." This is the first #1 Top 40 radio single for Gomez. "Come & Get It" is also # 1 this week on Billboard Magazine's Dance Chart, marking her 5th # 1 Dance record.

"Come & Get It" is from Selena's upcoming fourth studio album, Stars Dance, which is set for release July 23. The music video was directed by Anthony Mandler and already has over 67 million online views. Selena is set to perform her # 1 song this Thursday on Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on NBC.

Fans can stream Stars Dance exclusively on iTunes a week prior to its official release. The stream will be available to a global audience beginning July 16th. The stream will be live on iTunes until the album is available on July 23.

Selena will have a flurry of high profile events the week of July 21, kicking off with an exclusive Ryan Seacrest interview on E! followed by performances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Good Morning America Summer Concert and Live with Kelly & Michael. She will also be performing on the iHeartRadio Live Coca-Cola Summer Concert Series. Three weeks later Selena will kick off her world tour on August 14 in Vancouver, BC.

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For more on Selena... visit www.SelenaGomez.com

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Phineas and Ferb: Quest For Cool Stuff

Phineas and Ferb: Quest For Cool Stuff

Those crazy brothers who we love to kill time with have a brand new video game out this holiday season! Phineas and Ferb: Quest For Cool Stuff is now available for Wii U, XBox 360, Wii, and Nintendo 3DS and DS.

Players must dig, drill and blast their way to finding cool stuff with Phineas and Ferb for the Museum of Cool! Look for items in ancient temples, underwater caverns and even on the moon!

This game is rated E for everyone, so fans of all ages can add this to their wish list!

Get this game at most places where video games are sold or you can order on-line here: Phineas and Ferb: Quest For Cool Stuff!

Bare Fruit Apple Chips Are a Great Snack! Share With Your Loved Ones This Holiday Season!

Bare Fruit

Looking for a healthy snack to counter-act all of the Holiday season goodies? Give bare fruit's Apple Chips a try!

These all-natural, 100% organic snacks are available in different flavors like "Granny Smith," "Crunchy Cinnamon," and "Fiji Red." Emma, an eight-year old, third grader says, "My friends try to get my crumbs!"

Share these good and "good for you" treats with your guests this Holiday season!

www.BareSnacks.com

Back To School Cool! May Designs Makes Being Organized Look Good!

May Designs

Let's face it... buying new "Back to School" supplies is about the only good thing about summer ending. A company called "May Designs" knows that you want stylish yet practical supplies to make the school day more fun!

May Designs

You have to check out their selection of books that will keep you organized like planners, journals, address books, and the list goes on and on! Customize each book by creating your own design!

May Designs

You can also pick up some cute notecards to drop those all-important "Thank You" notes in the mail, or to keep in touch with long-distant friends the old-fashioned way. Who doesn't love to get a piece of actual mail every now and then?

Don't forget that "May Designs'" creations make perfect gift for friends. Share your good find with all of your friends this Holiday season!

Find out more about their products and great designs here: May Designs

In the Spotlight

 

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters"Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters" is Unleashed on DVD and Blu-ray

The sequel to the popular "Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief" has now arrived on Blu-ray and DVD. The adventure continues with the newly released on home video, "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters."

We chat with actor, Brandon T. Jackson, who plays "Grover" in the film. Find out his favorite scene in the movie, his most memorable day of filming, and where you can find him when he isn't acting.

Read our review, see photos from the movie and watch the trailer on our feature page too!!

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Saving Mr. BanksWe go Behind-the-Scenes of the Movie That Looks Behind-The-Scenes of the Movie "Mary Poppins!" Tom Hanks Talks Becoming Walt Disney in "Saving Mr. Banks!"

It promises to be the movie to take the whole family to this Christmas season! "Saving Mr. Banks" stars Tom Hanks as Walt Disney in the film that shows the world the long journey in getting "Mary Poppins" to the big screen.

Visit our feature page to learn more about this sweet film like how Tom Hanks approached playing such an iconic role and who he relied on for help getting into character.

You'll also find photos from the film, you can watch the trailer and stay tuned for our review and more info from the cast and filmmakers. Continue the family time this holiday season by going to this fabulous film together!

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Holidays 2013Visit Our Holiday Page For Suggestions On Making This Holiday Season The Best Ever!

It's the most "Wonderful Time of the Year" and we want to help you and your family have the best Holiday possible! Visit our annual Holiday page to read answers to our poll questions from actors and musicians!

We also let you know what Christmas music helps to get everyone in the Christmas spirit and what movies you should see while the family is all together!

And last but not least, we give you some suggestions so you can check off that "To Buy For" list and maybe even give you some ideas for your own wish list!

Vist our Holiday page and feel free to email or tweet us with your Holiday suggestions!

New info added every day! Check back often!

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JinxedAnything That Can Go Wrong... Will! Ciara Bravo Stars in Nickelodeon's "Jinxed!"

"Big Time Rush" star, Ciara Bravo, stars in Nickelodeon's latest TV movie, the very funny, "Jinxed!" This family-friendly feature introduces audiences to the Murphy family. Though they seem like your typical "neighbors," the whole clan has been cursed! Seemingly normal everyday tasks never go right for the poor Murphy's and that equals a lot of laughs!

We talk to Ciara (Meg) about physical comedy, playing "Meg," bonding with cast-mates and a whole lot more!

Be sure to tune into "Jinxed," November 29 at 7:00PM on Nickelodeon!

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"Frozen" Warms Cast, Crew, Friends and Celebrity Guests at Los Angeles Premiere!

Disney's next animated smash "Frozen" hits theaters on November 27, but the movie's real-life, voice-lending cast attended a star-studded premiere in Los Angeles recently.

Those lucky enough to get to attend this special screening drank hot chocolate from Ghirardelli while walking the carpet. Kellogg's sponsored the premiere and provided Pop Tarts and Kellogg's cereals to top off items from the Wolfgang Puck Catering ice-cream bar, along with an Eggo waffle dessert creation. Sounds delicious!

Frozen Premiere

We couldn't bring you the scrumptious desserts, but we can show you pictures of those who showed up to support this Disney film! Click on the above picture for tons of photos from the "White Carpet!"

Don't forget to see "Frozen" in theaters beginning November 27th!

Photos by Steven Brun

Marvel's Thor: The Dark WorldMarvel's "Thor: THe Dark World" Ignites a Battle Between Light and Darkness!

One of the year's most anticipated films has finally arrived in theaters. "Thor: The Dark World" reunites our favorite characters and actors from the first Thor movie, including Chris Hemsworth as "Thor," Natalie Portman as "Jane Foster," and Ton Hiddleston as "Loki."

Before (or after) you head to the theater, visit our feature page to find out everything you need to know about this fun-filled thrill ride.

Read our review, see photos and clips from the movie and more!!

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The ThundermansNickelodeon Brings A Super New Show To Saturday Night! "The Thundermans" Power Up For A Lot of Laughs!

From the outside, the Thundermans look like your typical suburban family... two parents, four kids, just trying to get through school and growing up. However, there is something uniquely special about this crew; they all have super powers!

We talk to Diego Velazquez (Billy Thunderman) and Addison Riecke (Nora Thunderman) about special effects, downtime on the set, and a whole lot more!

Be sure to tune into "The Thundermans" on Nickelodeon on Saturday nights!

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Pete's ChristmasIt's A Christmas Day That Just Keeps on Giving in The Holiday Movie "Pete's Christmas!"

Poor Pete! He's having the worst Christmas ever! There are no presents for him under the tree, he's getting blamed for his brother's wrong-doings, his estranged grand-father shows up unannounced, his Mom has to work on Christmas day and his Dad in still unemployed. If all that isn't horrible enough, Pete is forced to relive the day over and over again. The only bright spot for the teenager is meeting his new beautiful and sweet neighbor Katie, who quickly becomes a good friend.

We talk to Bailee Madison who plays "Katie" about Christmas in April, working with Zachary Gordon, and re-living the same day over and over again.

Be sure to tune into "Pete's Christmas" on Hallmark Channel, Friday, November 8 at 8PM EST/PST.

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THOR: The Dark World Premieres in London

The US has to wait until November 8 to see "THOR: The Dark World" but the stars got to see it recently in London! Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston and several others gathered to see the next installment of the "Avengers" franchise.

Having a hard time waiting for this movie's release? Join the club! Pass the time checking out some photos from the London event.

THOR: The Dark World London Premiere

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The Movies of 2013!

So many great movies are coming out... can't keep track of them all? Let us help you out!

Visit the EnterTeenment News Cineplex for a run down of what's playing now and what's coming soon to a theater near you!

We've got your trailers, posters, photos, and break-downs of the stories unfolding on the big screen this year. Mark your calendars everybody! There are several great, can't miss films now playing and coming soon!

Read our review of "The Fifth Estate" here: Review of The Fifth Estate

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"THOR: The Dark World" Star, Tom Hiddleston, Delights Fans Around the Globe!

In anticipation of the release of "THOR: The Dark World" (released in the US on November 8), actor Tom Hiddleston has been visiting cities around the world to meet with fans of the movie and get them even more excited about this sequel!

MARVEL Studios shared these photos of the actor who plays "Loki" in the popular franchise attending fan events in Sydney, Australia, Beijing, China, and Seoul, Korea. Just click on the image below for the fun photos from Tom's adventures!

Thor: The Dark World

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ReignIn To Everyone's Life, A Lot of "Reign" Should Fall!

The CW is hoping that their latest drama "Reigns" supreme when it comes to captivating audiences and they certainly have all the right ingredients for an addictive new addition to our "Must-See" list. "Reign" is a historical drama based on the life of a teenaged Mary, Queen of Scots. Mary is betrothed to the future King of France and has been since she was six years old. That hasn't at all dampened Mary's independent streak and she's quite hopeful that her future husband and she can truly find love with each other.

We talked to actor Torrance Coombs who plays "Sebastian" on this intriguing new drama. Find out what he had to say about his cast-mates, the historical accuracy of the show, and what part of his costume is just "too tight!"

Be sure to tune into "Reign" on The CW on Thursday nights. Will you crown this series the best new show of the season?

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Blake Shelton Ten Times Crazier TourThe Blake Shelton "Ten Times Crazier" Tour Makes for an Insanely Good Night!

He's the CMA's reigning "Entertainer of the Year," and this tour proves why Blake Shelton is deserving of the title! The country singer and his amazing band plowed through hit after hit and rocked the sold-out crowd.

Joining Blake on tour are Jana Kramer and Easton Corbin, two promising, rising stars in their own right. We recap what went down at a recent Charleston, WV tour stop like who covered Brooks and Dunn and what "Voice" winner made a surprise appearance.

He's back as a judge on this season of "The Voice," but Blake will never give up his day job and we tell you why thousands of country music fans are grateful for that!

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GBK Pre-Emmy 2013 Gift LoungeGBK Pre-Emmy 2013 Gift Lounge is a Bonafide Hit!

GBK, a company known for it's luxurious gift lounges and successful special event coordination, hosted another great showcase in honor of this year's Emmy Awards and all of the nominees!!

Held at the W Hotel in Hollywood, prior to the Awards show, several celebrities and media stopped by to learn more about new products, charities, and tasty treats! The vendors on display did not disappoint and introduced visitors to all kinds of items they could brag to their friends about owning.

Find out what way-cool swag celebrity guests loaded up on and how you can get your hands on those awesome products!

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"Jessie" Star Peyton List Greets Fans in West Virginia

The beautiful and sweet actress, Peyton List, stopped by the Charleston Town Center, in Charleston, West Virginia to meet with fans. Hundreds of kids and their patient parents stood in line to wait their turn to say, "Hi" to one of the stars of the Disney Channel series "Jessie."

A fashion show kicked off the Meet and Greet event, followed by a dance routine by a local dance group. The routine ended with the dancers on bended knee, pointing to an escalator, with Peyton descending. She was met by radio DJ, Coach Kidd, from Electric 102.7. He asked Peyton a few questions like what state she calls home (She was born in Florida, calls New York home, but lives in California while taping "Jessie"). She also talked about how she got started in show business and how she felt about visiting West Virginia ("Everyone is so nice," she gushed).

A table was set up and the stream of young fans began. While waiting for each person to approach, Peyton would wave to those watching from the second and third floors. Once the eager fan made it to the table though, they had Peyton's full attention. She would ask their name and carefully sign a photo, making sure to spell everyone's name right.

A lot of fans brought new pairs of socks to donate that were collected for the Union Mission. Helping others, meeting their favorite actress... it was a great day for Peyton and for her fans!

Peyton List

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Luke Bryan Dirt Road Diaries TourLuke Bryan's "Dirt Road Diaries Tour" Makes for A Great Entry or Two!

Country music artist, Luke Bryan, may have saved his hit song "I Don't Want This Night to End," for his encore, but that's exactly how most of the sold out crowd felt from the very first note played at the "Dirt Road Diaries" concert event. Fans that filled the Charleston Civic Center on a cold February night, made it clear through their applause and audience participation that there was no where else they would rather be than singing some of their favorite country songs with one of their favorite artists.

Read our recap, see pics from the show and learn more about Luke's opening acts in our "Dirt Road Diaries" tour review.

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Music

Upcoming Releases

January

1/14

Jennifer Nettles: That Girl

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A Great Big World: Is Anybody Out There

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Music Video Spotlight

LoCash Cowboys have released a touching song for anyone who has lost someone close to them. "Best Seat in the House" was co-written by the duo (also known as Chris Lucas and Preston Brust)as a tribute to Chris' late father.

During this holiday season, this beautiful songs serves as a reminder to keep our loved ones close.

Learn more about this dynamic country music act by following them on twitter www.Twitter.com/LoCashCowboys

Reviews

HeartthrobYou'll Fall in Love With Listening to Tegan and Sara's "Heartthrob!"

By: Sarah Messer

Tegan and Sara's 7th album release is far from what you would expect from this veteran duo. Most fans know their signature indie style that feature deep cutting/emotional lyrics. Hearthrob isn't necessarily a change from the style, but merely just a different point of view or maybe, dare I say, style evolution.

Fans of the beloved album, "The Con" may find themselves somewhat at a lost at first, but no doubt it won't be long before they come around. It isn't guitar filled tracks; its melodic, hip, pop meets hipster driven beats. Each song is unique with the only similarities being how every song keeps your toe tapping, or head bouncing with its catchy constructed tunes.

Some definite stand outs on this album after a first listen are "I Was a Fool," a power ballad that is sure to win over even the toughest critic. Lyrically, this song is a wonderful, honest, story and the listener can definitely feel what Tegan is trying to convey.

"Drove Me Wild," is one of the catchiest tunes on the album. Every time this song comes on, one can only picture people standing in front of their mirror or in their bed room jumping around singing with their make-shift microphone.

"Love They Say," is an acoustic-style ballad. Again, another lyric driven song, you start to really see that this whole album is very personal.

Last but not least, there's "Closer.," Obviously, this track stood out from the day it was released as the first single. It quickly became one of the most popular songs on the radio. This song speaks for itself.

Fall in love with this album today! You can pick it up at most places where music is sold or download it on Itunes. You can also order it here:

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TV

What to Watch

Community Returns to NBC

Thursday, January 2 | 8:00PM EST | NBC | Community

Well folks, the day is finally here. Fan favorite Community is back January 2nd with back-to-back episodes. Creator Dan Harmon is back at the helm, and for the most part, the show's stars are returning to reprise their roles. But more on that below.

With Harmon's absence during the fourth season, the show naturally took a different direction, but its solid fan base remained loyal and hopeful, and NBC heard the pleas of viewers worldwide and renewed the series for a fifth season, reinstating the original showrunner and promising more groundbreaking comedy. Now, with study group members Jeff Winger (Joel McHale) and Pierce Hawthorne (Chevy Chase) both graduated, the writers had to find new directions for many of the characters in order to keep the show alive. Thus, we can expect "Repilot," the first episode of the season, to be true to its name.

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"You'll see as Dan said, it's a re-piloting of the show and a re-establishing of the characters," says McHale of the season premiere. "And Community lives because the characters are, I believe, incredibly grounded. And then that means that when that happens that the world can go crazy."

As McHale and fellow series regular Jim Rash described in a recent interview, the world of Greendale Community College is about to do just that once again. The new season promises tons of hilarious guest stars, a string of themed episodes, and even the return of some fan favorites. "There's another D&D episode," says McHale, calling back to a season two favorite, "Advanced Dungeons & Dragons." In between their sarcastic banter with each other (i.e., that McHale's body is airbrushed and Rash carries an Oscar in his back pocket at all times), the actors teased about what to look forward to, including an in-depth homage to a noted actor in episode three, a Logan's Run-themed episode, and some surprise appearances by people we would least expect to see.

Community has faced more than its share of challenges. Between angry voicemails, social media messages, resignations, firings, and re-hirings, this little-sitcom-that-could has had plenty to overcome, even if there weren't dips in ratings along the way. But as cast members and commentators have noted, all the backstage drama may have strangely helped keep the show alive.

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"In a weird way the drama sort of kept us out there," says Rash. At any rate, it hasn't slowed the cast down. As McHale points out, "You know, with all the things that have happened with the show, when the material's so good you kind of forget about that stuff."

That quality of material (with the help of an incredible ensemble cast) has helped the show build and maintain a solid following over the last few years. If season five proves to be as strong as it sounds, then who knows? Abed's phrase "six seasons and a movie"* just might come true for this modern classic-even if he didn't get that wish for "The Cape."

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*Did you spot this phrase in the background of the season four finale? It's one of many gags the set dressers have incorporated that sometimes require a re-watch to find.

Visit NBC for more information: www.NBC.com

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DVD

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Upcoming Releases

The Mortal Instruments: City of BonesThe Lone RangerDespicable Me 2One Direction: This is Us

December

12/3

The Wolverine

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones

The Smurfs 2

12/10

Despicable Me 2

Fast & Furious 6

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The Lone Ranger

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The Sound of Music Live!

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Sound of Music LiveThe "Sound of Music Live" Brings Beautiful Music To Your Holiday Season!

Broadway shows, Carrie Underwood, "The Sound of Music,"... these are a few of our favorite things! Naturally, we were thrilled when NBC announced that they would be airing a broadway version of this beloved story live on television and that it would feature Carrie as "Maria".

Millions of people tuned in to watch the action unfold live but now the magic and the music have arrived on Blu-ray and DVD for fans to watch over and over again. Songs that are part of our childhood like "Do-Re-Mi" and "My Favorite Things," are given new life by an incredibly talented cast that combines Broadway veterans with fresh new faces, all of whom are worth getting to know.

Though the story remains the same (A young governess falls in love with the father of the seven children she is caring for), the cast and venue is different than the movie that has stood the test of time. "The Sound of Music Live" features a great cast, beautiful music and a production that should make the crew proud! Share this wonderful story with your friends and family this holiday season!

You can pick up this musical event at most of the places that sell home entertainment or you can order on-line here: The Sound of Music Live!

The Lone RangerThe Masked Man Is Worth Riding With! "The Lone Ranger" Rides on to Blu-ray and DVD!

By Derek Samms

December 17th sees another classic franchise revived on Home Entertainment with Disney's The Lone Ranger, based on the old Western hero of radio and television fame. Audiences have been both worried and excited about this one. We all love the masked man, but we've also seen beloved characters and their stories ruined by studios looking for their next summer blockbuster. Fortunately, the talented cast and the bold creative team give us far more delight than disappointment.

Attorney John Reid (Armie Hammer) heads to the town of Colby on the still-under-construction transcontinental railway to do his part in bringing justice to the West. After a thrilling train ride in which he narrowly escapes murderous thief Butch Cavendish (William Fichtner) with the help of Tonto (Johnny Depp), a mysterious Comanche warrior, John is recruited by his brother Dan (James Badge Dale) to ride with his band of Texas Rangers and bring Cavendish and his men to justice. Things turn sour in a hurry, though, and the situation leads John-at the urging of Tonto-to don the iconic mask and go after the bad guys himself. What follows is an action-packed adventure somewhere between a classic Western and Pirates of the Carribean.

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That's no surprise given the names behind this movie. The film is made by the same team that brought us the Pirates series: producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Gore Verbinski, and writing team Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, with the addition of screenwriter Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road). This band of storytellers has earned a reputation for sweeping adventures that are pure, popcorn-munching fun, and that's what they provide us again here.

Ranger certainly has a lot going for it. It's entertaining from beginning to end, thanks to an engaging story and a reliable cast. Tonto and brothel-owner Red (Helena Bonham Carter) bring the same level of quirkiness we've come to expect from Depp and Carter. Given the talent surrounding him, 26-year-old Hammer has a lot to live up to, but he dons the mask with aplomb, giving us a hero we can both root for and laugh at. Indeed, the antics of Reid and Tonto stand out in this picture, giving credit to the skill of both Depp and Hammer at playing the physical comedy. The chemistry between the two also works well-a necessity for such an iconic duo.

Their relationship might have been a concern for some moviegoers. When one thinks of Tonto, what comes to mind is usually not a respectful portrayal of Native American history and culture, but a cliched sidekick of few words. To improve on this for a new audience, Depp and the creative team made him the storyteller and a key player in the story, taking care not to make him a stereotype while still paying homage to the original character. It's a fine line, but they managed to walk it. Tonto doesn't stray too far into the silly or the sagely. Instead, he has enough flaws and insight to make him both mysterious and relatable, a very human sort of character that a lot of films fall short of when portraying Native Americans.

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There are still a few aspects critics will not like. For all the Union Blue on screen, we don't see much honor among the soldiers, and some of the dialogue sounds more like 21st-century America than the Old West. A number of characters, shots, and plot points seem familiar too. In fact, certain pieces of the story seem identical to elements in one of Elliott and Rossio's previous films (to avoid potential spoilers, we won't say which). But if the filmmakers are reusing old tricks, it's because they work, and this story has enough originality to avoid feeling formulaic.

In the end, The Lone Ranger is just what you want it to be. It's loyal to the classic series but still has a fresh take to keep it interesting. There's comedy, drama, action, beautiful Western landscapes, and several unforgettable sequences atop train cars. That classic William Tell Overture even shows up in the score a few times, just enough for you to enjoy it. The film may or may not be Oscar fodder, but it's the perfect treat for family fun this holiday season!

Bonus features on the Blu-ray and DVD combo pack include a blooper reel, deleted scenes, and multiple behind-the-scenes looks at the making of the movie. See a sneak peak BTS below.

You can pick up this new release at most places where home entertainment is sold. You can also order on-line here:

The Lone Ranger

Gravity FallsGravity Falls Sends Six Tales to Home Entertainment!

Fans of the Disney Channel series "Gravity Falls" will be happy to discover that a new collection is available on DVD. Now you can watch the show whenever you want either at home or in the car with the DVD player.

Join twin siblings Dipper and Mabel in an adventure that unravels when they are sent to spend the summer with their uncle. The duo soon discovers that their "home away from home" has some secrets to uncover.

"Gravity Falls: Six Strange Tales" puts six well-loved episodes together on one DVD collection. - "Tourist Trapped," "The Legend of the Gobblewonker," "Headhunters," "The Hand That Rocks the Mabel," "The Inconveniencing," and "Dipper vs. Manliness" are yours to view over and over again.

You can pick this title up at most places where home entertainment is sold. You can also order on-line and have it shipped straight to your door:

Gravity Falls: Six Strange Tales

Shrek The MusicalShrek: The Musical Delights on DVD and Blu-ray!

You fell in love with this huge-hearted Ogre on the big screen and now you can enjoy all the fun of Shrek and his friends as a Broadway musical! For those who couldn't make it to New York to see this fun-filled musical extravaganza in person, all of the action and wonderful music can be relived over and over again in your own home as "Shrek The Musical" arrives on home video.

The story in this production revolves around a sometimes-down-on-himself ogre named Shrek who unwillingly leaves his home and sets out to reclaim the deed to his swamp land. The journey will change his life forever as he makes new friends, fights nasty villains, and experiences true love for the first time. The funny dialogue is accentuated with 17 brand-new songs composed for this Broadway rendition.

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Bonus material on the Blu-ray/DVD Combo set includes "From the Swamp to the Stage: The Making of Shrek the Musical" and "Shrek The Musical" Songbook With Sing-Along. You can pick up this fun-for-the-whole-family set at most places where DVDs are sold or you can order on-line here:

Shrek The Musical

Meet The Cast:

Loved the actors who brought the show to life? Find out more about them here!

Bryan D'arcy James - Bryan plays the role of our beloved ogre Shrek. While he's sure to win you over in his green role he's definitely not new to the stage. Mr. Darcy will be star opposite Ethan Hawke in the Lincoln Center Theatre production of Shakespeare's Macbeth. The talented artist is also notable on the screen too, most recently for his role as Frank Houston on NBC's Broadway themed drama 'Smash'. You're probably wondering if he sings too, and he does, his solo debut album is From Christmas Eve to Christmas Morn.

Sutton Foster - Princess Fiona is brought to life by the beautiful Sutton Foster. The multi talented artist (actor, singer, and dancer) is best known for her role in the fan favorite ABC Family series 'Bunheads', for which she earned a Critic's Choice Television Awards nomination. Using her beautiful voice, Sutton has performed at venues across the country performing in concerts such as Funny Girl, They're playing out songs, Chess, and many more. Like her fellow cast mate, she also works on solo album projects, releasing two albums, Wish and An Evening with Sutton Foster - Live at the Cafe Carlye.

Christopher Sieber - Every story needs a villain and none is more villainous than Lord Farquaad, played by Christopher Sieber. His performance as the miniature maniacal royal is sure to make your living room erupt with laughter and boo's. Chris' talent has also been enjoyed in various Broadway productions, such as Pipin, Spamalot, Beauty and The Beast, Into the Woods, and much more. He most recently debut his solo concert "Minnesota Boy Does Well: Tales from Back and Center Stage." Fans of the Olsen twins may also remember him from the ABC comedy Two Of A Kind, in which he played the girls' father.

Daniel Breaker- The character enjoyed equally by parents and their kids is Shrek's smart tongued sidekick, Donkey. As the liveliest character of the musical, Daniel Breaker brings sass, smarts, and laughter to the stage. The Julliard Scholl Graduate has starred in several Tony and award winning productions such as Passing Strange, Cymbeline, and more. Off screen he has appeared in top titles such as Limitless opposite Robert DeNiro and Bradley Cooper, the Spike Lee-directed project entitled Redhook Summer and Passing Strange.

John Tartaglia - What do Pinocchio, The Magic Mirror, Dragon Puppeteer all have in common? They are all John Tartaglia. The talented Tartaglia is best known for producing, creating, and starring in the 8-time Emmy nominated children's show "Johnny and the Sprites". Additionally, he received a Tony Award Nomination for his role in the Tony-Award winning musical Avenue Q, in which he originated the roles of Princeton and Rod. Most exciting of all his credits may be his 12-year stint on Sesame Street, making him one of the youngest puppeteers to ever perform on the historic show.

Phineas and FerbPhineas and Ferb are on a Mission... A MARVEL Mission!

Those two crazy brothers are at it again and this time they have help from some of the world's favorite Super Heroes. The fate of the Tri-state area and the world are in their hands, but it's just another summer day for Phineas, Ferb and their loyal friends.

In this special full-length feature, one of Dr. Doofenshmirtz's crazy inventions ricochets off Phineas and Ferb's space station and hits Thor, Spider-Man, Iron Man and the Hulk and removes their powers. It's really bad timing as villains are just about to destroy the planet and the MARVEL heroes were going to stop them.

Phineas, Ferb, and Perry must team up with S.H.I.E.L.D and the four super heroes to try to restore their powers and stop the bad guys from taking over. Pick up your copy today and enjoy "Mission MARVEL" and six other bonus episodes.

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Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel

The Little MermaidOne of Our Favorite Disney Princesses Returns From "Under The Sea!" "The Little Mermaid: Diamond Edition" Brings Ariel and Friends to Blu-ray for the First Time!

We never get tired of this timeless classic and now it looks better than ever. "The Little Mermaid: Diamond Edition" tells the tale of a beautiful, curious mermaid named Ariel who dreams of life out of the water and what it would be like to walk on the sand. The dream gets bigger when she rescues a handsome prince named Eric from almost drowning during a bad storm. She trades her beautiful voice for legs to a bad sea witch named Ursula. Does this doom Ariel to a life of never speaking again? What about seeing her family and friends under the sea?

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This new release features over three hours of bonus material including a new version of "Part of Your World" by hit-maker Carly Rae Jepsen. There are a few Behind-the-Scenes featurettes including a look a deleted character (Harold the Merman) who never made it into the movie and classic bonus features like "The Making of the Little Mermaid" and more!

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Relive all of your favorite moments or share this film with a brand new audience by picking up a copy at most of the places where home entertainment is sold. You can also order it on-line here:

The Little Mermaid: Diamond Edition

Modern FamilyLove, Laughter and Tears..."Modern Family: The Complete Fourth Season" Brings Family Bonding at its Best to Home Entertainment!

There is a reason that Modern Family just won its fourth consecutive Emmy for "Outstanding Comedy Series" and that is simply, it is situation comedy at its best! Well-acted, well-written, and extremely funny, "Modern Family" chronicles the lives of the Pritchett and Dunphy families through the big (new babies) and little (headaches) events.

The fourth season boasts twenty-four laugh-inducing episodes, some of which feature amazing guest stars like Elizabeth Banks, Shelley Long, and Matthew Broderick. Adding these comedic talents to a cast that already features the talents of actors like Eric Stonestreet, Ty Burrell, Julie Bowen, Sofia Vergara, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Ed O'Neil is a winning formula. With the show now entering syndication, it's the perfect time to get caught up on all the "Modern" moments that you have missed!

Bonus material on "The Complete Fourth" season includes featurettes like "A Day With Eric," "A Modern Family Guide to Parenting," and "Modern Family Writers." There's also a gag reel, deleted and alternate scenes, and a season finale directors cut.

They say that you can't pick your family, but this is the one exception. Choose to share the laughs and the tears with this crazy, lovable group by picking up "Modern Family: The Complete Fourth Season" at most places where home entertainment is sold. You can also order it on-line here:

Modern Family: The Complete Fourth Season

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Maleficent - Coming May 2014

Maleficent

Disney gives this classic villian her own movie! Sleeping Beauty's evil enemy is brought to life in this live-action feature by the beautiful and talented, Angelina Jolie.

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