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Weight loss author John Barrett Hawkins new book Penitentiary Fitness: the Amazing Weight Loss Formula is based on research studies that were conducted of the world's top universities and medical schools. Over a 10-year period Hawkins compiled and studied hundreds of published studies on the subject of weight loss, and began to identify several common themes. One medical school would discover that a particular food, nutritional supplement, or type of exercise would produce dramatic results; then another research facility would analyze the same stimulus and confirm its effectiveness for weight loss. These findings inspired Hawkins to cross-reference and synthesized the information in the research studies. What emerged were 10 scientifically proven success secrets for weight loss that became the foundation of Hawkins' book.

Bodyweight exercise author John Barrett Hawkins is offering the Kindle e-book edition of Penitentiary Fitness free for three days only beginning Monday Febuary 4.

Check out photos from the starry red carpet arrivals for DEAD ACCOUNTS on Broadway!

Last night, during one of the year's most watched live television events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Miss Rhode Island USA, Olivia Culpo, as Miss USA 2012.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company hosts a one-night-only performance of Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith, excerpted from the stage adaptation by Derek Goldman, from the book by Studs Terkel on Monday, May 21 at 7pm.

In front of a worldwide audience of approximately one billion viewers, Miss Angola, Leila Lopes, was announced Miss Universe 2011 live from Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The 60th Annual 'MISS UNIVERSE Pageant' was broadcast live on both NBC and Telemundo.

In the audience at last night's concert were special guests, including Marisa Tomei, Liza Minnelli and Billy Stritch. Lady Gaga recognized both from the stage, and told a story to the audience about how Minnelli was an inspiration to her. She talked about her origins at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, mentioning how her acting and performance teachers told her she didn't have what it took, essentially, to 'be a superstar.' 'You'll never be the main character... the blonde... your hair's too dark... you look too ethnic' To retort in the face of such opposition, Gaga would reply, 'What about Liza?' She then asked the audience to give Liza a standing ovation, which they did to an obviously thrilled Minnelli. The moment was filmed, though there's no word if it'll make the cut for her May 7th TV special. Here's hoping! Afterwards, Liza and her longtime brilliant musical collaborator and friend Billy Stritch made their way backstage and Stritch was kind enough to share his personal photos with BroadwayWorld.com.

In the audience at last night's concert were special guests, including Marisa Tomei and Liza Minnelli. Lady Gaga recognized both from the stage, and told a story to the audience about how Minnelli was an inspiration to her. She talked about her origins at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, mentioning how her acting and performance teachers told her she didn't have what it took, essentially, to 'be a superstar.' 'You'll never be the main character... the blonde... your hair's too dark... you look too ethnic' To retort in the face of such opposition, Gaga would reply, 'What about Liza?' She then asked the audience to give Liza a standing ovation, which they did to an obviously thrilled Minnelli.

Mrs. Warren's Profession opened yesterday, October 3rd, 2010 for a limited engagement through Sunday, November 21st, 2010 and stars Cherry Jones as 'Kitty Warren.' The George Bernard Shaw classic, also stars Sally Hawkins as 'Vivie Warren' with Doug Hughes directing. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the opening night arrivals and brings you photo coverage below!

The Bickford Theatre's NJ Premiere of N.J. Crisp's psychological thriller, Dangerous Obsession, will end its run at the Morristown Equity house May 23, 2010.

Restoration, written by Claudia Shear and directed by Christopher Ashley opened at the New York Theatre Workshop this week on May 19, 2010, at 7:00pm. The production runs through Sunday, June 13. BroadwayWorld was on hand to celebrate the opening night, capturing the starry arrivals, curtain call and after party.

Last night, during one of the year's most watched live television events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Miss Michigan USA, Rima Fakih, as Miss USA 2010. Internationally-renowned chef and current 'Celebrity Apprentice' contestant Curtis Stone and 'Today' show co-host and correspondent Natalie Morales hosted the 59th Annual Miss USA Pageant from Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in one of the world's most electrifying cities, Las Vegas. The comedic mother-daughter duo Joan and Melissa Rivers were on hand providing backstage color commentary.

Casting has been announced for the Bickford Theatre's NJ Premiere of N.J. Crisp's psychological thriller, Dangerous Obsession, to run at the Morristown Equity house April 29 through May 23, 2010.

Casting has been announced for the Bickford Theatre's NJ Premiere of N.J. Crisp's psychological thriller, Dangerous Obsession, to run at the Morristown Equity house April 29 through May 23, 2010.

LOVE, LOSS and WHAT I WORE, an intimate collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron, is making its world premiere for a 12-week run at New York's Westside Theatre. The play celebrated its official Opening Night yesterday evening, Thursday, October 1st.

EQUUS officially opened on Broadway last night, September 25th, after beginning previews on September 5. BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to capture the star studded arrivals at the Broadhurst Theatre.

Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway production of Christopher Hampton's Les Liaisons Dangereuses officially opened Thursday, May 1st. Laura Linney as 'La Marquise de Merteuil' and Ben Daniels as 'Le Vicomte de Valmont' star in Les Liaisons Dangereuses, directed by Rufus Norris at the American Airlines Theatre.

The limited 12-week Off-Broadway engagement opened officially on Wednesday, April 20th.