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On Friday night's episode of RuPaul's Drag Race, the seven remaining contestants of Season 14 took part in one of the most beloved challenges of the franchise- the Rusical. This season, the queens gave a show-stopping performance of Moulin Ru- inspired of course, by the Tony-winning Moulin Rouge! the Musical.

Reba McEntire’s special CD & DVD pairing, MY CHAINS ARE GONE, is available today. The releases feature Reba performing some of the most beloved hymns of all time.The DVD offers a recording of Reba’s 2017 first ever solo headlining show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville,TN, now being released with Gaither Music Group.

Tonight, the Audio Publishers Association announced the winners of the 2022 Audie Awards, the premier awards program recognizing distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment.

The DVD offers fans a long-requested recording of Reba’s 2017 first ever solo headlining show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN, now being released with Gaither Music Group. Featuring special guests Trisha Yearwood, Kelly Clarkson and The Isaacs, the special combines footage from that historic night. Pre-order the CD and DVD now!

Actor/playwright Steve Trzaska world premiere’s his CAMP GINGER for two Saturdays beginning February 26, 2022, at the Little Theater at the Actors Company. Directed by Joy Mamey, CAMP GINGER tells the semi-autobiographical experiences of Steve in summer for other red-headed kids. I had the chance to quiz Steve on his origins of CAMP GINGER.

This morning, Tracee Ellis Ross and Leslie Jordan announced the nominations for the 2022 Academy Awards, which will be held this year on March 27th! Nominees includes Andrew Garfield, Ariana DeBose, Jessie Buckley, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Judi Dench, Steven Spielberg, Nicole Kidman, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Denzel Washington, and more.

Today's top stories include the launch of our brand new word game! Check it out here and be sure to come back daily for an all new puzzle! This year's list of Oscar nominees includes  Andrew Garfield, Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and more! Plus, Jagged Little Pill will embark on North American tour, check out all new photos from The Music Man, and more!

This morning, Tracee Ellis Ross and Leslie Jordan announced the nominations for the 2022 Academy Awards, which will be held this year on March 27th! Nominees includes Andrew Garfield, Ariana DeBose, Jessie Buckley, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Judi Dench, Steven Spielberg, Nicole Kidman, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Denzel Washington, and more.

The 30th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party today announced six-time Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile will perform at the event. Additional names joining the event will be announced in the coming weeks. Carlile has also collaborated with Elton John, The Highwomen, Tanya Tucker, Alicia Keys, Dolly Parton, and more.

The Audio Publishers Association (APA) have announced finalists for the 2022 Audie Awards. Finalists include Cynthia Erivo for Best Female Narrator and Lin-Manuel Miranda for Best Male Narrator. Leslie Odom Jr., Annie Golden, Telly Leung, and Jason Tam are also featured on audiobooks that made the list. Check out the full list of nominations now!

Emmy-winning actor-comedian Leslie Jordan (“Will & Grace,” “The Help”) and Emmy-nominated actor-CEO-producer Tracee Ellis Ross (“black-ish,” “The High Note”) will announce the 94th Oscars® nominations in all 23 Academy Award categories. The 94th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby® Theatre at Hollywood.

Billy Porter is set to co-host Dick Clarke's New Year's Rockin' Eve, also performing his new single. Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper return to CNN with an appearance from Patti LuPone. Miley Cyrus and Pete Davidson present a brand-new variety show. Chita Rivera hosts a special for PBS, featuring Lea Salonga, Paulo Szot, Drew Gehling, and more.

In Italian Bred – The Theatrical Comedy, actress/singer/storyteller Candice Guardino effortlessly slips in and out of multiple family characters as she reminisces about her childhood. The show, which has received rave reviews wherever it has played, will have its Florida premiere performances at the Mizner Park Cultural Center on February 24th, and at the Delray Beach Playhouse on February 25th and 26th.

Global Pop Superstar Katy Perry will headline the program live from her new Las Vegas residency, along with other special guests, including Patti LuPone, William Shatner, Patti LaBelle, Earth, Wind & Fire, Duran Duran, Amanda Gorman, David Arquette, Leslie Jordan, Cheri Oteri and many more. The special will also include coverage from Puerto Rico.

This stunning take on the seasonal classic was originally written and performed by David Bowie for Bing Crosby’s holiday television special that aired November 30, 1977. Jordan is also set to take the Ryman Auditorium stage for a special one-night-only performance featuring artists including Brothers Osborne, Fancy Hagood, Jimmie Allen, and more.

Six-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer, producer and New York Times Best Selling author Brandi Carlile returned to “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” last night to debut her new song, “This Time Tomorrow,” and speak with the host. Carlile also performed a version of Joni Mitchell’s “Blue” as a bonus web exclusive.

Reba McEntire revealed today that she will hit the road again, announcing REBA: LIVE IN CONCERT tour. Find out how to get tickets.

The American Pops Orchestra presents two new episodes of 'ONE VOICE: THE SONGS WE SHARE.' The episodes, entitled “Country” and “American Roots,” will be broadcast back to back on Friday, October 29, 2021 (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video App.

The American Pops Orchestra announced today the release of two new episodes of ONE VOICE: THE SONGS WE SHARE, as part of #PBSForTheArts. The episodes, entitled “Country” and “American Roots,” will be broadcast back to back on Friday, October 29, 2021 (check local listings) on PBS.

Inspired by the mining of her own history while writing this year’s #1 New York Times Best Selling memoir, Broken Horses (Crown), 'In These Silent Days' was conceived of while Carlile was quarantined at home with longtime collaborators and bandmates Tim and Phil Hanseroth.