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Eric Johnson Newark, New Jersey - New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents GRAMMY-winning rock legend Eric Johnson and his original band performing their landmark 1990 album, Ah Via Musicom, live and in its entirety on Saturday, October 20th. As a performer, composer and recording artist, Eric Johnson been at the forefront of contemporary music for well over 20 years. Ah Via Musicom, Johnson’s third studio album, was certified platinum and introduced his signature hit, “Cliffs of Dover,” which won that year’s GRAMMY Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. The album also spawned two other chart-topping singles – “Trademark” and “Righteous” – which made Johnson the first artist ever to score three “Top 10” instrumentals. All Music Guide recently described Ah Via Musicom as “a recording that has reached near-classic proportions within the guitar community,” and one that has seen Johnson “compared with rock's immortals.” "Eric Johnson plays...

Moulin Rouge Boston, MA – The pre-Broadway engagement of Moulin Rouge! The Musical began performances on Tuesday July 10, at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. The production runs through August 19. As previously announced, reviving a great theatrical tradition, Boston’s crown jewel reopens its doors this summer with the world premiere of the musical, based on the 2001 20th Century Fox motion picture by Baz Luhrmann. Moulin Rouge! The Musical stars Karen Olivo (Tony Award® for West Side Story, In the Heights), Aaron Tveit (Catch Me If You Can, Next to Normal), Danny Burstein (six-time Tony Award®-nominee, Fiddler On the Roof, Cabaret), Sahr Ngaujah (Tony® and Olivier award-nominee for Fela), Tam Mutu (Doctor Zhivago, Encores!’s Hey, Look Me Over! and The New Yorkers), Ricky Rojas (Burn the Floor) and Robyn Hurder (Nice Work If You Can Get It). The ensemble and swings include Jacqueline Arnold, Olutayo Bosede, Kyle Brown, Sam Cahn, Joe Carroll, Max Clayt...

Cardi B E! NEWS -- In just a few short days, it's safe to say Cardi B knows all about the joys of parenthood. Last Wednesday, the hip-hop superstar announced the birth of her first child with Offset on social media. "Kulture Kiari Cephus 07/10/18," she shared on Instagram with a pink and floral-themed nude photo. While fans are eagerly waiting to see the first photo of the couple's baby girl, E! News is learning new details about how the woman behind "I Like It" and "Bodak Yellow" is adjusting to being a parent. "Cardi was so excited to have the baby early and has been nothing but head over heels with her baby girl," a source shared with E! News exclusively. "She had a smooth delivery and the baby was definitely ready to be here early." "Cardi is obsessed with Kulture and is already very attached and overprotective," our source continued. "She has let her family and a fe...

GETTIN THE BAND BACK TOGETHER Feeling stuck in the middle by student discounts and AARP discounts? Can't sleep on sidewalks for tickets? Then the producers of Broadway’s new musical comedy, Gettin’ The Band Back Together, have a rush offer just for you. During previews, 40 tickets per performance will be available at $40 each for people 40 years of age and older. And because we know 40-year-olds have responsibilities and bad backs that may prohibit them from sleeping on sidewalks, this rush-offer is available now at the box office and online using this code: BT40440. Customers are able to select from seats in the front orchestra, including the front row, for all preview performances starting July 19. The production, which is directed by Tony Award winner John Rando and choreographed by Chris Bailey, will begin preview performances on July 19 at the Belasco Theatre (111 W 44th Street) with the official opening set for August 13. Gettin’ The Band Back Toget...

Chenoa And David Rivera Amidst an idyllic backdrop of Paradise, California, HGTV’s newest series Rustic Rehab follows real estate and home renovation experts David and Chenoa Rivera as they snap up outdated cabins, vacation rentals and bungalows, turn them into charming retreats and sell them to families seeking small-town life. In the eight-episode season, which premieres Thursday, Aug. 16, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, David, a real estate investor who oversees the construction, and Chenoa, a real estate agent and designer with a rustic flair, work together to flip more than 30 homes a year in this popular destination nestled in the foothills of Sierra Nevada Mountains. Photo Courtesy Of: HGTV

Dwayne Johnson Dwayne Johnson hits the streets to visit The Late Show With Stephen Colbert the other day in New York City. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Keanu Reeves Keanu Reeves was looking shabby when he was photographed at the ‘Siberia’ New York Premiere at Metrograph the other evening in New York City. Maybe it was the hot Big Apple heat. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Kat Graham Kat Graham was photographed yesterday at The BUILD SERIES in New York City. The star was all smiles for the campers. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Liv Tyler Liv Tyler was in a great mood when she was photographed at The Late Show With Stephen Colbert the other day in New York City. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

A BRONX TALE A Bronx Tale welcomes Gerald Caesar, Frankie Leoni and Kimber Sprawl to the cast. Nick Cordero, Bradley Gibson, and Hudson Loverro have departed the show. Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri continues in the role of Sonny, now performing Tuesdays through Fridays and Sundays beginning next week. He will also perform select Saturdays. For Mr. Palminteri’s complete schedule, visit ABronxTaleTheMusical.com . Gerald Caesar has joined in the role of Tyrone. Frankie Leoni joins in the role of Young Calogero beginning July 5. On July 15, Christiani Pitts will also depart. Kimber Sprawl will join in the role of Jane beginning July 17. A Bronx Tale, the musical featuring a book by Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri, music by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Alan Menken, and lyrics by Grammy Award winner and Oscar and Tony Award nominee Glenn Slater, directed by two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro and four-time Tony Award winner Jer...

Justin Bieber E! News -- Yes, they did! Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin recently got engaged during a trip to the Bahamas after a whirlwind rekindled romance, E! News confirmed on Sunday, following reports. The 24-year-old singer and 21-year-old model and daughter of actor Stephen Baldwin have not commented. "They are engaged and it happened Saturday night in front of a crowd in Baker's Bay," a source told E! News exclusively. "Justin made arrangements for the ring when they were in NYC and knew that he wanted to propose to her. It was a sudden decision but Justin always knew Hailey and him had a special bond that was incomparable." "The proposal was a very happy moment and Hailey was taken off guard," the source said. "Her face was in shock but you could tell they are both so in love." Another source told E! News, "They are engaged. It happened while on vacation at Baker's Bay. They flew in f...

Jean Shafiroff  @ Hampton's Heart Ball Long Island, New York - The American Heart Association’s Hamptons Heart Ball was a huge success on Saturday night June 23rd. The rain held off, but the festivities did not. The 22nd Annual Hamptons Heart Ball was held at the Southampton Arts Center in Southampton and was attended by 400 people raising over $700,000 to benefit the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association. Jean And Martin Shafiroff Randi Schatz And Barbara Poliwoda The event honored Audrey & Martin Gruss, of The Audrey and Martin Gruss Foundation and Dr. Apostolos K. Tassiopoulos, Department Chair of Vascular Surgery at Stony Brook and Director of the Heart and Stroke Center at Southampton Hospital. The Ball was Co-Chaired by Jean Shafiroff, Philanthropist and Author and Chuck Simonton, M.D., Chief Medical Officer and Divisional Vice President, Global Medical Affairs, Abbott. Entertaining the guests was Master of Ceremonies Greg K...

The Avett Brothers NEW YORK, NY — THE AVETT BROTHERS announced today that they will be ringing in 2019 with two shows at Charlotte, North Carolina’s Bojangles Coliseum on December 30th and December 31st. Tickets will be available to Avett Guild members starting on Tuesday, July 10th at 10am and will then go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 13th at 10am. CID Entertainment will once again be offering special VIP and travel packages. The band recently finished up a three night sold out run at Colorado’s legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre, performing to nearly 30,000 people. The band continues on tour throughout the rest of 2018. See full tour dates at: www.theavettbrothers.com/tour . This past year has been historical for The Avett Brothers as they released their critically acclaimed documentary May It Last: A Portrait of The Avett Brothers, which was co-directed by Judd Apatow [Doc & Darryl, Knocked Up, The 40-Year-Old Virgin] and Michael Bo...

Smokey Joe’s Cafe Performances for Smokey Joe’s Cafe: The Songs of Leiber & Stoller began Friday, July 6 at Stage 42 (422 West 42nd Street) and the other day the producers announced the Digital Lottery and Rush policy. Tickets for both the digital lottery and rush tickets will be $30 which includes the facility fee. Digital lottery: Available performances for the digital lottery will be posted on www.smokeyjoescafemusical.com/lottery as early as 12:00 AM EST on the day of the performance. Matinee lotteries close at 9:00 AM and evening lotteries close at 2:00 PM. Winners have 2 hours to complete their purchase online and can pick up their tickets at the Stage 42 box office with their credit card. The Stage 42 box office is open Monday-Sunday from Noon-6 PM. If there is an evening performance, the box office will remain open until curtain. Rush tickets are subject to availability and available when the box office opens. Two tickets maximum per per...

America’s Polo Match Governors Island NYC   -- The Victory Cup, ‘America’s Polo Match’, returns to Governors Island, NYC on Saturday August 4th to host The Victory Cup NYC Classic Polo Match. With the help of awesome partners and sponsors, this event is back and will be even bigger than last year. Major partners and sponsors include: vineyard vines, Peroni Beer, The United State Polo Association, The Wagner Hotel, Avenue Magazine, Whispering Angel Wine, True Model Management, Bai Water, Speed Pro Imaging and more! A true entertainment experience, the Victory Cup has not only lined up exciting rival polo matches, but polo-goers will also enjoy dozens of local chefs, restaurants, children’s playground and an informal fashion contest. Not to be missed, enjoy lunch with the polo players, as the Victory Cup boasts one of the largest and certainly most unique farm to table dinner experiences in the nation. If you love horses, wine, craft beer or spirits...