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(Thursday, March 20th, 2008. - Editor)          Comedian and Talk Show Host Ellen DeGeneres will once again join Ryan Seacrest as co-host of "Idol Gives Back", a music celebration raising awareness and funds to benefit various U.S. and international charities. DeGeneres will host from the Kodak Theatre with Seacrest hosting from the "American Idol" stage in Los Angeles Wednesday, April 9 (7:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Having garnered a prestigious Governor’s Award Emmy for raising an incredible $76 million last year, this year’s IDOL GIVES BACK will be bigger and more ambitious than ever. Maroon 5, Heart, Gloria Estefan, Boyz II Men and The Clark Brothers join previously announced international talent and sports figures including Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend and Snoop Dogg. Additional artists scheduled to appear to be announced.

"Everyone knows it’s better to give than to receive," said DeGeneres. "That’s why I want to give you some advice. You get the advice and I get the joy of giving. It’s a win-win. Here it is: Give yourself a treat and watch "Idol Gives Back". Again, you get the joy of giving and an amazing line-up of artists get to give us an incredible show. Last year, we were able to giveaway over $76 million. You give, you get. Get it?"

The brainchild of Simon Fuller, "Idol Gives Back" has been recognized as a life-changing program, earning praise from many of the world’s best known figures including President George W. Bush, HRH Prince Charles and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

During the show, viewers will be able to make donations via toll-free lines and the Internet. Money raised by the charity special will be distributed to the following beneficiaries: the Children’s Defense Fund (www.childrensdefensefund.org); The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (www.jointheglobalfund.org); Make It Right (www.makeitrightnola.org); Malaria No More (www.malarianomore.org); Save The Children (www.savethechildren.org); and the Children’s Health Fund (www.childrenshealthfund.org).

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Multi-award winning actor comedian Robin Williams makes a rare dramatic appearance on NBC’s "Law & Order: SVU" as an engineer whose life has gone terribly wrong with dramatic repercussions. The episode, "Authority", will air Tuesday, April 29 at 10:00 PM ET/PT.

When a law-abiding engineer’s life takes a tragic turn, he becomes an ardent believer in the necessity of challenging authority. His purpose in life turns to making people aware that there are risks posed by leading unquestioning lives.

Executive Producer Neal Baer said, "We are thrilled that one of the most talented and versatile actors around will be starring in this powerful and complex special 200th episode. We can’t imagine anyone else doing this role.".

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          Rapper, Actor and Cultural Icon Snoop Dogg has agreed to make a guest appearance on the ABC Daytime Drama "One Life To Live" on May 8th and 9th to continue that show's initiative to become a major television destination for the top recording artists and performers of today. Dogg will appear as himself and perform two songs from his 9th album, "Ego Trippin'". He will also remix the show's theme song for the two episodes in which he will appear. 

Snoop will appear as a special guest performer at Adriana's (Melissa Fumero) bachelorette party at Llanview's club, Ultra Violet. Not only will he perform his new hit single, "Sensual Seduction," as well as "Life of Da Party," but he will also act in scenes with, among others, Bo Buchanan (Robert S. Woods), Rex Balsom (John-Paul Lavoisier), Adriana Cramer and Roxy Balsom (Ilene Kristen).

"After the appearance of our most recent music guest, Mary J. Blige, we heard that Snoop Dogg was a longtime fan of "OLTL" and wanted to redo our theme song," said executive producer Frank Valentini. "We're thrilled that he'll not only do a theme for us, but perform and act on the show. His tremendous talent reaches way beyond the music industry and we look forward to welcoming him to Llanview."

"I've been a fan of 'One Life to Live' since I was a baby," said Snoop Dogg. "My momma always had it on the tube in the crib growing up. The opportunity to change up the theme song and give it some of my flavor will make the show the Life of the Party."

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          ABC.COM has launched a series of new features in support of the primetime competition show "Dancing With The Stars". The new features include fan spotlight dances, a special dance studio feature with Carrie Ann Inaba, a hosted weekly show, a widget and more. Now viewers can show off their dance moves by uploading their own videos in the Fan Spotlight Dances UGV (user generated video) section, and website visitors can watch and rate the performances.

Also new to the website is Dance Studio, featuring "Dancing with the Stars" judge Carrie Ann Inaba. Each week Carrie Ann, along with two professional dancers, will show you how to perform dances from the show, including the cha cha, waltz, fox trot and tango, just like the pros.

A new hosted weekly show will feature commentary, reviews and analysis from "Dancing with the Stars" insiders and recap the week's performances and scores, as well as highlight the celebrity confessionals, along with the UGV videos.
 
A new fitness section will launch using content from the recent book, "Dancing with the Stars: Jive, Samba and Tango Your Way into the Best Shape of Your Life," that will give fans a detailed look at select workout routines that the dancers use to stay in shape and prepare for performances.

Other multimedia additions include, the return of the popular Fantasy Dancing Game; an embeddable widget that fans can post to their own blogs, and social networking pages that will feature video clips, photos, news alerts and info on the professional dancers and celebrities; an all-new mobile WAP version of the website at m.dwts.abc.com that will allow fans to follow the action on their mobile phone or wireless device, and if you text "DANCING" to ABCTV (22288), you will get the top five dancers and their scores; exclusive backstage interviews with the stars and their partners; a music guide of songs featured on the show; and of course you can vote for your favorite couple with the Live Weekly Vote.

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Barbara Walters and the cast of "The View" will play host to the nomination ceremony for The 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Wednesday, April 30th. "All My Children" stars Rebecca Budig (Greenlee Smythe) and Cameron Mathison (Ryan Lavery), Farah Fath (Gigi Morasco) and John-Paul Lavoisier (Rex Balsam) of "One Life to Live," Marcy Rylan (Lizzie Spaulding) from "Guiding Light" and Van Hansis (Luke Snyder) of "As the World Turns" will join Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Horton) and Alison Sweeney (Sami DiMera) from "Days of our Lives" as "The View" hosts the live event from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET. In addition, PEOPLE Magazine senior writer Mark Dagostino will be on hand to provide predictions and commentary based on the nominations. The "35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards" will be broadcast live on ABC on Friday, June 20, from Hollywood's famed Kodak Theater, from 8:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT (West Coast tape delay).

The awards recognize outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production and are presented to individuals and programs broadcast from 2:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. during the 2007 calendar year. "The 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards" is a presentation of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

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          CBS hopes to draw a primetime audience with the new performance show "Secret Talents Of The Stars", debuting on the network on Tuesday, April 8th from 10pm to 11pm EST. Each week, celebrities will compete in a tournament-structured format to determine who has the BEST unknown talent.  Each performer will fulfill his/her dream by practicing, and then performing live, many supported by a headline production troupe.  Each performance will be critiqued by three judges - but it's the viewers who get to vote for the celebrity that has impressed them the most.  Each week, the "Viewer Vote" will determine which celebrities move on in the competition, and who will go home.

Celebrities competing include Clint Black (country singer) performing stand-up comedy; George Takei (actor) crooning as a country singer; Malcolm-Jamal Warner (actor) accompanied by a Hip Hop Orchestra on bass guitar as they perform an original song; Marla Maples (actress/model) presenting her gymnastic abilities with The Anti-Gravity Troupe featuring unusual gear, aerials, flips and bungee mechanics; Sasha Cohen (Olympic medalist) exhibiting her agility as a contortionist by performing with the "New Shanghai Circus," a Chinese Acrobat Troupe featuring Kate Kong, renowned contortionists and additional background performers; Ric Flair (Wrestling Champion) surprising viewers with his salsa dancing skills; Joe Frazier (athlete/boxer) showcasing his smooth moves as a rhythm & blues singer; Bridget Marquardt (actress/model) soaring as a trapeze artist with the former masters of Cirque du Soleil; Mya (singer/actress) demonstrating her tap-dancing prowess; and Danny Bonaduce (actor/radio DJ) maneuvering a unicycle with members of The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

In addition, Sheila E. (singer/drummer) will juggle with The Flying Karamazov Brothers; Roy Jones, Jr. (boxing champion) will rap; Cindy Margolis (spokesmodel/actress) will perform magic; Ben Stein (pop culture personality) will dance The Jitterbug.  Additional acts to be announced shortly.

 

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