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**** TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP MUSIC **** VICIOUS LIES AND DANGEROUS RUMORS In advance of Big Boi's second stand-alone solo album, VICIOUS LIES AND DANGEROUS RUMORS, arriving in stores December 11th on Purple Ribbon/Def Jam Recordings, Diamond-selling, seven-time Grammy Award®-winning General has released a new single to overwhelming critical reception, "Mama Told Me" featuring fellow Grammy®-winner Kelly Rowland. "Mama Told Me" is quickly gaining buzz as "a slippery piece of '80s funk pastiche" according to music buzz site Stereogum. Comparison to Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer the Purple One (see the 3-star Rolling Stone "Top Singles" review below) was echoed by the New York Post, which declared "Mama Told Me" to be "frisky like vintage Prince, both musically and lyrically. weightlessly pleasant." Spin magazine called the single "excellent and a standout." The Los Angeles Times ra...

**** SHOPPING QVC WITH JENNIFER HUDSON **** Jennifer Hudson Jennifer Hudson proved that after her summer of being in New York, she has turned into a true New Yorker – cab hailing and all.  The singer was spotted in New York looking amazingly fit in the newest pieces from her Jennifer Hudson Collection for QVC; however, has this weight loss given Jennifer more confidence? Hudson joked, “I’ve always been confident; don’t get it twisted. Big Jennifer would give Little Jennifer some competition!” Jennifer Hudson Hails Taxi Tune in to QVC on Monday, November 12 at 4 PM (ET) for the highly anticipated return of award-winning actress and recording artist Jennifer Hudson. Hudson is scheduled to present a full hour of new designs from her Jennifer Hudson Collection for QVC. Photos Courtesy Of: QVC/ DomainMSA

**** MUSIC QUEENS **** Halloween Queen Rihanna Rihanna was named the Queen of the 2012 West Hollywood Halloween Carnival at Greystone Manor Supperclub yesterday in West Hollywood, California. Photo By:  RD / Prommer / Retna Ltd.

Guns N' Roses Guns N' Roses kicked off their Residency show, Appetite for Democracy at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo By: RD / Kabik / Retna Digital

**** MICKY DOLENZ – REMEMBERS B. B. KING’S & BEYOND EXCLUSIVE TO TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP **** Micky Dolenz After his triumphant concert at NYC’s B. B. King’s last week; which was recorded for his first-ever DVD (actor Tony Danza was in the audience, cheering him on!), Micky Dolenz rebounded to California and taped a two-hour interview with actor Kevin Pollak, on his talk show, The Kevin Pollack Chat Show, wherein he talked about his new album, Remember, and elaborated on each song; a re-arranged“Sugar, Sugar” – which Dolenz revealed could well have been a track for The Monkees. Dolenz says that at first he was somewhat reluctant to re-do it, but when he heard producer David Harris’ new arrangement, he was immediately enticed. He says it’s now his favorite track on the album. He also talked about a re-arranged Monkee-track, “Randy Scouse Git” that has become a fas radio favorite from the album. It’s a track he wrote about his exploits in England, when he first m...

**** TRUE TELEVISON CAN THE GOLD FAMILY SURVIVE BETRAYAL **** Hardcore Pawn After Seth attempted to sell his father's business out from under him, Les cannot forgive or forget his son's betrayal. The shop can't function without Les, but he seems to have checked out and locked himself in his office, refusing to speak to anyone. When a fight on the floor gets tossed outside, the parking lot rumble rolls out of control and the Golds find themselves in the line of fire. Fans of the show Hardcore Pawn on truTV do not want to miss the mid-season premier. The mid-season premiere of HARDCORE PAWN has moved to Tuesday, Nov. 13th at 9 p.m. ET. ABOUT THE GOLD FAMILY As owners of Detroit's biggest pawn shop, the Gold family has bought and sold things you can't begin to imagine. Every day brings new danger as the Golds operate in the heart of one of America's most troubled cities. With 50,000 sq ft of cash and goods surround...

**** TELEVISION FITNESS **** The Newlywed Game Tune-in to “The Newlywed Game” tonight at 8pm ET on GSN to see a special themed Fitness episode with couples who work in the Fitness industry showing if their newlywed knowledge is as stellar as their physique. Anthony Monetti, a Fitness Trainer and Life Coach, and his wife Karen, a Nutrition Coach and Life Coach from Somerville, NJ, are guests. Although they may be in great shape physically, are they mentally prepared for the competition? Tune-in to find out. The Newlywed Game, hosted by Sherri Shepherd, airs every Thursday in back-to-back episodes starting at 8pm ET on GSN.  Photo Courtesy Of: GSN  

**** Zimmer Children’s Museum’s 12th Annual Discovery Award Dinner **** Dane Cook Comedian and actor Dane Cook will serve as emcee of Zimmer Children’s Museum’s 12th Annual Discovery Award Dinner on Thursday evening, Nov. 8, at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Serving as the only children’s museum in the city of Los Angeles, the Museum will present its prestigious Discovery Award honoring extraordinary leaders in their fields and communities to Deborah Klein, a partner at Jackoway Tyerman Wertheimer Austen Mandelbaum Morris & Klein, and her husband Mort Marcus, co-president of Debmar-Mercury; Sharon Sacks, president and founder of event company Sacks Productions; and Carrie Lieberman, partner at Team Tutors and an attorney. Cook, who has maintained his reputation as one of today's most prolific standup comedians, while simultaneously distinguishing himself acting in a variety of film and television projects, will preside over the ceremony that will inclu...

**** E! REALITY **** The Saturdays At The Roxy The other night, British sensation and stars of the new E! reality series, Chasing The Saturdays performed for a sold out audience at the iconic music venue, The Roxy. The Saturdays are arguably the biggest British female group in recent memory, releasing a string of chart-topping hits and taking up permanent residence in UK media, thanks to their high-profile personal lives, influential fashion sense and strong, engaging personalities. To date, the talented young women have had eleven Top 10 singles in the UK, three Top 10 UK albums and just completed their first Arena tour. Now, the fab five are invading the States. The girls performed a full set including their highly-anticipated first American single “What About Us.” Noticeably absent from the group last night was Frankie Sandford who was back in the UK tending to a family emergency. The girls were disappointed she wasn’t able to perform but, they all agreed that “th...

Jennifer Hudson Lucky, the magazine about style and how you get it, has rescheduled LUCKY SHOPS 2012, New York’s ultimate shopping event, in partnership with American Express®. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy and out of concern for all of those affected, the brand has opted to suspend the VIP Charity Shopping Night on November 1st, hosted by two-time Grammy® Award-winning recording artist Jennifer Hudson at 82Mercer in New York City, as well as the two consumer shopping days on November 2nd and 3rd. “The safety of everyone is our first priority and our thoughts are with those affected, which is why we feel it is necessary to postpone LUCKYSHOPS,” said Lucky’s Vice President and Publisher, Marcy Bloom. The event will now take place December 6th, 7th and 8th at 82Mercer in New York City.

**** THE LAS VEGAS GOSSIP **** John Legend Soul Train Awards 2012 is pleased to announce John Legend, Fantasia, and Charlie Wilson as the first performers to this year’s lineup. Soul Train legend Jody Watley and recording artist Keri Hilson will also join previously announced host, Cedric the Entertainer, and 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, New Edition, as two of this year’s presenters. For the first time in Soul Train Awards history, this year’s show will be a part of a special 3-day experience bringing together the biggest names in music, comedy, and entertainment. Kicking off on Thursday, November 8th at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas will be the brand’s annual awards show, Soul Train Awards 2012. The 3-day experience will also feature a Comedy All Star showcase on November 9th, a live concert event on November 10th, and golf tournament. The Soul Train Awards 2012 will premiere simultaneously on BET and Centric on Sunday, November 25th at 9...

**** NEW YORK OFF BROADWAY * *** Zelda at the Oasis Zelda at the Oasis, a new play by P. H. Lin, directed by Andy Sandberg (The Last Smoker in America), will celebrate its New York Premiere on Friday, November 16th when it begins previews at St. Luke’s Theatre, 308 West 46th Street, in the heart of Times Square. The official opening is Tuesday, December 4th at 7 PM. Zelda at the Oasis, which features Edwin Cahill and Gardner Reed, is an open-ended engagement. Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald, wife of legendary American novelist, F. Scott Fitzgerald, wants nothing more than to be recognized as an artist in her own right. Two things stand in her way: a growing mental instability and the overbearing shadow of her husband. On this magical night in the 1930’s, Zelda discovers The Club Oasis, a New York City bar where she has escaped to drink alone…until a unique and unexpected friendship is forged with an aspiring musician who plays piano and tends bar at the Oasis...