Deets: In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Nickelodeon’s Rugrats, The Escape Game and ViacomCBS have teamed up to create a limited-edition escape room to honor the iconic, fan-favorite television show. “Search for The Losted Toys” will appeal to the now adult fans of Rugrats and use the show’s beloved characters, unique storytelling methods and visual style to create an immersive experience to remind nostalgic players why they fell in love with these babies three decades ago. Rugrats enthusiasts will be able to access the experience both in-person at The Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas and the King of Prussia Mall in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, as well as virtually worldwide from June 18 through January 2, 2022.

Upon entering the game, “growed” up fans of Rugrats will learn Angelica has tricked the babies and hid all their favorite toys, including her beloved Cynthia doll. Players will “baldly go where nobaby’s every gone before” with Tommy and the gang in a race against the clock to track down their beloved toys and save playtime before Grandpa Lou wakes up from his nap to discover them outside the playpen. Otherwise, they will be scooped up and toyless – maybe forever!

This limited-edition experience for the 30th anniversary of Rugrats will be powered by The Escape Game, America’s number one escape room company best known for their exemplary hospitality and one-of-a-kind team building experiences offered both virtually and at their twenty locations nationwide. To learn more or sign up for updates, please visit https://theescapegame.com/rugrats/ After all, “the whole world is a big adventure waitin’ to be ‘splored!”

About The Escape Game:
The Escape Game is the premier provider of escape rooms with a mission to provide epic interactive experiences for every single guest. The Escape Game adventures bring epic stories to life in a one-of-a-kind tactile experience. Enter one of our immersive worlds and recover a priceless work of art, find lost gold, or break out of prison. Your team will have one hour to complete your mission and escape. The Escape Game currently has 20 locations in the United States.

About Rugrats:
The original Rugrats series launched in August of 1991 and instantly became a groundbreaking phenomenon, spawning consumer products and three hit theatrical releases, and cementing its place in pop culture history through its iconic characters, storytelling and unique visual style. Rugrats was in production for nine seasons over the course of 13 years. The series earned four Daytime Emmy Awards, six Kids' Choice Awards and its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Hint for the Average Socialite: Limited-time escape room sign up below!

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Deets: We are bringing our annual Oscars® party to you!

Given the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, our 29th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards® Pre-Party and Viewing will be virtual on Sunday, April 25, 2021. We invite you to join us for a 60-minute Pre-Party Special with spectacular stripped back guest performances by GRAMMY® Award Winner Dua Lipa and a must-see duet with Elton John.

Hosted by our dear friend Neil Patrick Harris, the unforgettable evening will also include fabulous appearances from top actors, musicians, entertainers, and philanthropists.

Who You May Spot: Elton John, Lady Gaga, Neil Patrick Harris, David Furnish, Dua Lipa, Olly Alexander, Nathaniel Curtis, Omari Douglas, Cynthia Erivo, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Callum Scott Howells, Elizabeth Hurley, Eric McCormack, David Walliams, Lydia West

Hint for the Average Socialite: The USA and Canada stream will take place on Sunday, April 25, with UK, Europe and Australia streams on Monday, April 26.For just £14.99 / €16.99 / $19.99, you will experience everything this fabulous party has to offer, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris and featuring a very special stripped-back performance from Dua Lipa.

For enquiries related to donations, events or sponsorship, please email us on fundraising@eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org or call our offices at US +1.212.219.0670 or UK +44.20.7603.9996 for more information.

What’s Trending: @ejaf #EJAFOscars @ActuallyNPH @eltonofficial

Deets: The Los Angeles Philharmonic announced the details of the second season of Sound/Stage, beginning Friday, March 5, 2021, with new episodes released through June 25, 2021. With Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel acting as host, the free online series features new performances by the LA Phil; Oscar and Grammy Award-winning artist, activist, author and actor Common; Grammy Award-winning gospel duo Mary Mary; opera star Nadine Sierra; Grammy-Award winner singer-songwriter and one of the world’s greatest ambassadors for Latin music Carlos Vives; and acclaimed pianists Yuja Wang and David Fung; as well as conversations with LA Phil Creative Chair John Adams and renowned chef José Andrés. Also appearing in his LA Phil debut is Martín Dudamel Marturén, Gustavo Dudamel’s nine-year-old son. Each episode includes one or more special segments, ranging from animated shorts to interviews between Dudamel and his guests. The second season of Sound/Stage and supporting material, including artist-curated playlists, program notes and insights from Dudamel on how each program came together, will be available at laphil.com/soundstage.

FULL LIST OF EPISODES HERE.

The series launches with The Carnival of the Animals, in which Dudamel is joined by his nine-year-old son Martín as co-host. Together they discuss some of the earliest forms of storytelling and how animal stories can teach us about the natural world and ourselves. The performance by pianists Yuja Wang and David Fung of Camille Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals is accompanied by four folktales from different parts of the world brought to life by India’s Ghost Animation and narrated by Martín and young musicians associated with El Sistema programs around the world.

In the second episode, A Pan-American Musical Feast explores the connection between great music and great food. Interwoven between music by composers from across the Americas—Tania León, Paul Desenne and Aaron Copland—is a conversation between Dudamel and his friend José Andrés, the Spanish chef and founder of World Central Kitchen, in which they discuss how various cultural expressions meet in their respective crafts and form the basis of their humanitarian work.

To accompany The Carnival of the Animals and A Pan-American Musical Feast, the LA Phil is releasing an online Symphonies for Schools experience. This flexible, immersive program is available to schools, teachers and youth from around the world at no cost and includes curricula and activities to guide youth along the Sound/Stage performances. The experience also includes a Hollywood Bowl Virtual Field Trip. Registration opens February 23, and educators who register will also receive a special professional development video resource.

The series continues with the Easter Sunrise at the Hollywood Bowl episode, in which Dudamel takes a look at the LA Phil’s very first concert at the Hollywood Bowl 100 years ago, as well as the venue’s connection with The Ford. Accompanied by archival images, the program explores the long-standing tradition of both venues’ openness to a wide and diverse range of artists, with Mozart’s celebratory Exsultate, jubilate performed by soprano Nadine Sierra, and gospel duo Mary Mary singing a hymn performed at that first Bowl concert 100 years ago, “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name,” in a special arrangement by composer Carlos Simon.

The next episode, titled Grand Pianola Music and based on composer and LA Phil Creative Chair John Adams’ 1981 work, shifts to more recent history. In it, Dudamel interviews Adams about the piece and the dream that inspired it. Photographer and video artist Deborah O’Grady provides visual accompaniment to the performance, which features sopranos Holly Sedillos and Elissa Johnston and mezzo-soprano Kristen Toedtman.

Episode five of Sound/Stage, Unfinished, focuses on Schubert’s Eighth Symphony. In his introduction, Dudamel discusses famous works of art that were never finished and the pleasure of the mysteries their creators left behind.

Prior to the final two episodes, audiences will take a virtual visit to The Ford and Walt Disney Concert Hall, where five chamber performances featuring LA Phil musicians were filmed. The Walt Disney Concert Hall performance of the Mendelssohn work was the first at the venue since March of 2020. These performances, available weekly between May 7and June 4, feature excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s String Sextet in D minor, Op. 70, “Souvenir de Florence,” Piazzolla’s Tango Ballet for String Quartet, Fanny Mendelssohn’s String Quartet in E-flat major, Clara Schumann’s Piano Trio in G minor, and Arturo Márquez’ Homenaje a Gismonti.

Returning to the Bowl stage, the sixth episode of the Sound/Stage series features Common with Dudamel and the LA Phil. The artist, who recently appeared in the LA Phil’s Icons on Inspiration online event, joins Dudamel for a conversation filmed at the Bowl about the program and their mutual musical interests.

To complete the series, close Dudamel friend Carlos Vives, who also recently appeared in Icons on Inspiration, returns to the Bowl to perform a special acoustic set with the orchestra. Their conversation about the program is also included in the episode.

All Sound/Stage performances were filmed outdoors at the Hollywood Bowl under strict adherence to public health guidelines, with all performers maintaining social distance. The chamber performances were filmed at The Ford and Walt Disney Concert Hall without an audience and also in strict compliance with public health guidelines.

The second season of Sound/Stage is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Hint For The Average Socialite: Sound/Stage is available online below.

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When: September 18-19, 2020 @ 6PM/PT, 9PM/ET

Deets: The 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival will take place on September 18 and 19 during, and the two-day virtual mega-concert will feature performances from BTS, Coldplay, Kane Brown with special guest Khalid, Keith Urban, Migos, Miley Cyrus, Thomas Rhett, Usher, and more, and it’s all hosted by Ryan Seacrest. 

And, in true iHeartRadio Music Festival fashion, the virtual mega-concert will feature one-of-a-kind collaborations and surprise performances as many bands and artists reunite to perform together again for the first time in months.

Fans will also get to see intimate backstage moments with artists as they share how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their lives and families, given the disruption in society and touring.

Remote performances for the festival are filmed on stages in Los Angeles and Nashville, in partnership with T-Mobile, in front of a virtual audience that will include a fan wall of iHeartRadio listeners. And this year’s iHeartRadio Music Festival will pay tribute to the connection between fans and artists. Music fans will have the opportunity to introduce artists, as well as enjoy virtual meet and greets. Finally, fans watching live will also have the chance to appear in a special fan video wall and be serenaded by their favorite artists.

The very first iHeartRadio Music Festival took place in 2011 to celebrate the launch of the iHeartRadio app. The inaugural lineup included artists like Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, Coldplay, Kenny Chesney, Black Eyed Peas, Steven Tyler, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, Jane’s Addiction, Bruno Mars, and more.

Over the last decade, the festival has continued to make music history, bringing together artists and bands across all genres for incredible performances and unforgettable collaborations from artists including, U2, Billy Idol, Bon Jovi, Childish Gambino, Def Leppard, Drake, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, Mary J Blige, Prince, Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift, and so many more.

Who You May Spot: Ryan Seacrest, BTS, Coldplay, Kane Brown with special guest Khalid, Keith Urban, Migos, Miley Cyrus, Thomas Rhett, Usher, and more!

Hint For The Average Socialite: Fans can tune in to watch the festival live on The CW App and CWTV.com on September 18 and 19 at 9pm ET/6pm PT, and relive all of the epic performances during a two-night Festival highlights special on September 27 and 28 from 8-10pm ET/PT. The iHeartRadio Music Festival will also be broadcast on iHeartMedia stations nationwide, as well as on the iHeartRadio app.

A nationwide pre-show will also be broadcast on iHeartRadio stations, hosted by Elvis Duran, which will feature moments backstage with artists and more.

Make sure to tune in and celebrate the iHeartRadio Music Festival turning the big 1-0 on September 18 and 19!

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When: Friday, September 4, 2020 @ 5PM (local time)- Monday, September 7, 2020 @ 5PM (local time)

Deets: Beginning Friday, September 4 at 5 pm local time through Monday, September 7 at 5 pm local time, the special event will unveil the winners in each category and feature acceptance speeches from this year’s biggest artists on-air and via iHeartMedia’s social platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat.

The annual iHeartRadio Music Awards is a star-studded music event celebrating the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio s

tations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2019. Given the new limitations on events during the pandemic, this year’s live event of the iHeartRadio Music Awards, originally scheduled to air from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 29 on FOX, was cancelled. The show is set to return to FOX in 2021.

Since the Awards’ inception in 2013, the show has included live performances and appearances by superstar artists, such as Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Bruno Mars, Garth Brooks, Rihanna, Halsey, Justin Bieber, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Martin, Bon Jovi, Maroon 5, Camila Cabello, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Big Sean, Sam Smith, Madonna, Blake Shelton, Pharrell, Pitbull and many others.

Nominees for the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards, were announced on January 8. Artists receiving multiple nominations include Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Daddy Yankee, Dan + Shay, Drake, Ed Sheeran, El Fantasma, Halsey, J Balvin, Jonas Brothers, Justin Bieber, Khalid, Kygo, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Post Malone, Selena Gomez, SHAED, Shawn Mendes, Snow, Summer Walker and Taylor Swift. For a full list of nominees and categories, please visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.

This year’s awards featured a broad array of categories, including Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Best Duo/Group of the Year and individual winners for Album of the Year in music’s biggest genres including Pop, Country, Alternative Rock, Rock, Dance, Hip-Hop, R&B and Latin.

iHeartRadio listeners had the opportunity to decide winners in several new and established categories. Fan voting will determine this year’s Best Fan Army, Best Lyrics, Best Cover Song, Best Music Video, Best Remix, the Social Star Award, Favorite Tour Photographer and the first-ever Favorite Music Video Choreography Award.

Proud partners of the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards include Taco Bell, with more to be announced.

For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Song of the Year:

• “bad guy” - Billie Eilish

• “Old Town Road” - Lil Nas X

• “Señorita” - Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

• “Sucker” - Jonas Brothers

• “Truth Hurts” - Lizzo

Female Artist of the Year: 

• Ariana Grande

• Billie Eilish

• Halsey

• Lizzo

• Taylor Swift

Male Artist of the Year:

• Ed Sheeran

• Khalid

• Luke Combs

• Post Malone

• Shawn Mendes

Best Duo/Group of the Year: 

• Dan + Shay

• Imagine Dragons

• Jonas Brothers

• Maroon 5

• Panic! At The Disco

Best Collaboration:

• “Dancing With A Stranger” - Sam Smith & Normani

• “Eastside” - benny blanco, Halsey & Khalid

• “I Don't Care” - Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber

• “Señorita” - Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

• “Sunflower” - Post Malone & Swae Lee

Best New Pop Artist: 

• Ava Max

• FLETCHER

• Lewis Capaldi

• Lil Nas X

• Lizzo

Alternative Rock Song of the Year:

• “bad guy” - Billie Eilish

• “Doin' Time” - Lana Del Rey

• “Ready To Let Go” - Cage The Elephant

• “The Hype” - twenty one pilots

• “Trampoline” - SHAED

Alternative Rock Artist of the Year:

• Billie Eilish

• Cage The Elephant

• Imagine Dragons

• Panic! At The Disco

• twenty one pilots

Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist:

• Dirty Honey

• Dominic Fike

• Matt Maeson

• SHAED

• The Glorious Sons

Rock Song of the Year:

• “Blue On Black” - Five Finger Death Punch

• “Ghost” - Badflower

• “Lo/Hi” - The Black Keys

• “Monsters” - Shinedown

• “S.O.S. (Sawed Off Shotgun)” - The Glorious Sons

Rock Artist of the Year:

• Disturbed

• Five Finger Death Punch

• Godsmack

• Greta Van Fleet

• Shinedown

Country Song of the Year:

• “Beautiful Crazy” - Luke Combs

• “GIRL” - Maren Morris

• “God’s Country” - Blake Shelton

• “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home” - Justin Moore

• “Whiskey Glasses” - Morgan Wallen

Country Artist of the Year:

• Carrie Underwood

• Dan + Shay

• Luke Bryan

• Luke Combs

• Thomas Rhett

Best New Country Artist:

• Jimmie Allen

• Matt Stell

• Morgan Wallen

• Riley Green

• Runaway June

Dance Song of the Year:

• “Body” - Loud Luxury featuring brando

• “Close To Me” - Ellie Goulding, Diplo featuring Swae Lee

• “Here With Me” - Marshmello featuring Chvrches

• “Higher Love” - Kygo & Whitney Houston

• “So Close” - NOTD, Felix Jaehn & Captain Cutsv featuring Georgia Ku

Dance Artist of the Year: 

• Diplo

• Kygo

• Loud Luxury

• Marshmello

• The Chainsmokers

Hip-Hop Song of the Year: 

• “Going Bad” - Meek Mill featuring Drake

• “Money In The Grave” - Drake featuring Rick Ross

• “Money” - Cardi B

• “Old Town Road” - Lil Nas X

• “Suge” - DaBaby

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:

• Cardi B

• Drake

• Lil Baby

• Meek Mill

• Travis Scott

Best New Hip-Hop Artist:

• City Girls

• DaBaby

• Lil Nas X

• Lizzo

• Megan Thee Stallion

R&B Song of the Year:

• “Before I Let Go (Homecoming Live Album)” – Beyoncé

• “Girls Need Love (Remix)” - Summer Walker & Drake

• “No Guidance” - Chris Brown featuring Drake

• “Shot Clock” - Ella Mai

• “Talk” - Khalid

R&B Artist of the Year: 

• Chris Brown

• Ella Mai

• H.E.R.

• Khalid

• Summer Walker

Best New R&B Artist:

• Ari Lennox

• LightSkinKeisha

• Nicole Bus

• Summer Walker

• The Bonfyre

Latin Pop/Reggaeton Song of the Year: 

• “Calma” - Pedro Capó & Alicia Keys featuring Farruko

• “Con Calma” - Daddy Yankee & Katy Perry featuring Snow

• “MIA” - Bad Bunny featuring Drake

• “QUE PRETENDES” - J Balvin & Bad Bunny

• “Taki Taki” - DJ Snake featuring Selena Gomez, Ozuna & Cardi B

Latin Pop/Reggaeton Artist of the Year: 

• Bad Bunny

• Daddy Yankee

• J Balvin

• Maluma

• Ozuna

Best New Latin Pop/Reggaeton Artist: 

• Camilo

• Guaynaa

• Lunay

• Rosalía

• Sech

Regional Mexican Song of the Year:

• “¿Por Qué Cambiaste De Opinión?” - Calibre 50

• “A Través Del Vaso” - Banda Los Sebastianes

• “Con Todo Incluido” - La Adictiva Banda San José De Mesillas

• “Encantadora” - El Fantasma

• “Nada Nuevo” - Christian Nodal

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year: 

• Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga

• Calibre 50

• Christian Nodal

• El Fantasma

• La Arrolladora Banda El Limón

Best New Regional Mexican Artist: 

• Banda Los Sebastianes

• El Fantasma

• Fuerza Regida

• Kanales

• Lenin Ramírez

Producer of the Year: 

• Andrew Watt

• Benny Blanco

• Finneas

• Louis Bell

• Max Martin

Songwriter of the Year: 

• Ashley Gorley

• Finneas

• Frank Dukes

• Louis Bell

• Savan Kotecha

Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category

• “10,000 Hours” - Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber

• “7 rings” - Ariana Grande

• “bad guy” - Billie Eilish

• “Beautiful People” - Ed Sheeran featuring Khalid

• “Hot Girl Summer” - Megan Thee Stallion featuring Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign

• “Juice” - Lizzo

• “Lose You To Love Me” - Selena Gomez

• “Nightmare” - Halsey

• “Señorita” - Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

• “Someone You Loved” - Lewis Capaldi

• “The Bones” - Maren Morris

• “You Need to Calm Down” - Taylor Swift

Best Cover Song: *Socially Voted Category

• Led Zeppelin - “Black Dog” - Miley Cyrus cover

• Ariana Grande - “break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored” - Lana Del Rey cover

• Phil Collins - “Can’t Stop Loving You” - Taylor Swift cover

• Sam Smith & Normani - “Dancing With A Stranger” - 5SOS cover

• Elvin Bishop - “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” - Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Elle King, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammack cover

• The Rembrandts - “I’ll Be There For You” - Meghan Trainor cover

• Taylor Swift - “Lover” - Keith Urban cover

• Lewis Capaldi - “Someone You Loved” - Camila Cabello cover

• Jonas Brothers - “Sucker” – Halsey cover

Best Fan Army: *Socially Voted Category

• Agnation - Agnez Mo

• Arianators - Ariana Grande

• Beliebers - Justin Bieber

• BTSArmy - BTS

• Camilizers - Camila Cabello

• Harries - Harry Styles

• Limelights - Why Don’t We

• Louies - Louis Tomlinson

• MendesArmy - Shawn Mendes

• Niallers - Niall Horan

• Selenators - Selena Gomez

• Swifties - Taylor Swift

Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category

• “7 rings” - Ariana Grande

• “bad guy” - Billie Eilish

• “Boy With Luv” - BTS featuring Halsey

• “Con Altura” - Rosalía, J Balvin featuring El Guincho

• “Con Calma” - Daddy Yankee & Snow

• “Dancing With A Stranger” - Sam Smith & Normani

• “I Don’t Care” - Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber

• “Kill This Love” - BLACKPINK

• “ME!” - Taylor Swift featuring Brendon Urie

• “Old Town Road” - Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus

• “Señorita” - Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

• “Sucker” - Jonas Brothers

Social Star Award: *Socially Voted Category

• Asher Angel

• Cody Orlove

• Danielle Cohn

• DeStorm Power

• King Bach

• Montana Tucker

• Niki and Gabi

• Piper Rockelle

• Scotty Sire

• Stephanie Poetri

• The Moy Boys

• Zoe Laverne

Best Remix: *Socially Voted Category

• “bad guy” - Billie Eilish (with Justin Bieber)

• “Con Calma” - Daddy Yankee, Katy Perry featuring Snow

• “Good As Hell” - Lizzo featuring Ariana Grande

• “Higher Love” – Kygo & Whitney Houston

• “Lover” - Taylor Swift featuring Shawn Mendes

• “Old Town Road” - Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus

• “The Bones” - Maren Morris featuring Hozier

• “Thotiana” – Blueface featuring Cardi B and YG

• “Trampoline” - SHAED featuring Zayn

• “Without Me” - Halsey featuring Juice WRLD

Favorite Tour Photographer: *Socially Voted Category

• Adam Degross (Post Malone)

• Alfredo Flores (Ariana Grande)

• Andy DeLuca (5SOS)

• Blair Caldwell (Normani)

• Daniel Prakopcyk (John Mayer)

• Jake Chamseddine (Panic! At The Disco)

• Josiah Van Dien (Shawn Mendes)

• Matty Vogel (Billie Eilish)

• Rays Corrupted Mind (Travis Scott)

• Zack Caspary (Why Don’t We)

• Zakary Walters (Ed Sheeran)

Favorite Music Video Choreography: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category

• “7 rings” (Ariana Grande) - Scott and Brian Nicholson

• “How Do You Sleep?” (Sam Smith) - Parris Goebel

• “Kill This Love” (BLACKPINK) - Kyle Hanagami & Kiel Tutin

• “ME!” (Taylor Swift featuring Brendon Urie) - Tyce Diorio

• “Motivation” (Normani) - Sean Bankhead

• “Señorita” (Shawn Mendes & Camilla Cabello) - Calvit Hodge & Sara Bivens

Who You May Spot: All your favorite artists! Performers include Justin Bieber, Halsey, Lizzo

Hint For The Average Socialite: Watch via iHeartMedia’s social platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat.

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What’s Trending: @iHeartRadio @iHeartMedia #iHeartAwards

When: August 14-30, 2020

Deets: The National Comedy Center, the nation’s official cultural institution dedicated to comedy – recently named the “Best New Museum” in the country by USA Today --  is presenting its acclaimed Lucille Ball Comedy Festival virtually this year, featuring conversations with a diverse lineup of artists, starting Friday, August 14, 2020 and streaming over three weekends throughout August.

·         The virtual festival will also recognize founding National Comedy Center Advisory Board Member and comedy legend Carl Reiner, who passed away just six weeks ago, by featuring a long-form interview with exclusive, never-before-seen footage of Carl directly from the Comedy Center Archives.

·         All programs will be available free online via live stream at the National Comedy Center’s new online platform, National Comedy Center Anywhere, at ComedyCenter.org/Festival as well as via Facebook Live on the National Comedy Center’s Facebook page: Facebook.com/NationalComedyCenter. Following each live stream, these programs will remain available for free, on-demand viewing on the National Comedy Center Anywhere platform.

Full Schedule and list of talent participating includes:

Friday August 14th:

o   8pm ET - Jay Leno: Hosted by Stephen J. Morrison (Part 1)– Legendary comedian Jay Leno discusses his extensive career in stand-up, acting, writing and late-night television in a conversation with Stephen J. Morrison, Executive Producer of Exhibit Media for the National Comedy Center.

o   9pm ET - Roy Wood Jr. - Hosted by Wayne Federman - Roy Wood Jr. speaks about his multifaceted comedy career, including his experiences as a correspondent on The Daily Show, in a conversation hosted by comedian Wayne Federman for the National Comedy Center.

o   10pm ET - Margaret Cho - Hosted by Judy Gold - Margaret Cho candidly discusses her craft and comedy’s vital role in issues of social justice and equality with comedian Judy Gold in this National Comedy Center Conversation. 

Saturday, August 15th:

o   8pm ET - Jay Leno: Hosted by Stephen J. Morrison (Part 2)

o   9pm ET - Sam Jay: Hosted by Harrison Greenbaum – Sam Jay, stand-up comedian and Emmy-nominated writer for “Saturday Night Live,” discusses her creative process and new Netflix special, “3 In The Morning,” with comedian Harrison Greenbaum in a National Comedy Center Conversation.

Sunday, August 16th:

8pm ET - Mad Magazine: Hosted by Harrison Greenbaum – Legendary creative team members  from Mad Magazine, including John Ficarra (former Editor-in-Chief), Joe Raiola (former Senior editor) and Sam Viviano (former Art Director) join in a National Comedy Center conversation with comedian Harrison Greenbaum to talk about the impact of comics, comedy for print, and their transition to becoming a digital humor magazine. 

Friday, August 21st

o   8pm ET - Bill Engvall: Hosted by Rutledge Wood - Comedian Bill Engvall discusses finding his unique comedic voice and the phenomenon of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour in a National Comedy Center Conversation hosted by Floor is Lava’s Rutledge Wood. 

o   9pm ET - Howie Mandel: Hosted by Harrison Greenbaum –Comedian, host and producer Howie Mandel discusses his vast career and his “say yes” philosophy with comedian Harrison Greenbaum in an exclusive National Comedy Center Conversation. 

o   10pm ET - Dulcé Sloan: Hosted by Charles McBee - Join stand-up comedian Dulcé Sloan as she discusses her career and the importance of Black artistry in a National Comedy Center conversation with her former comedy collaborator, Charles McBee.

Saturday August 22nd :

o   8pm ET - Tiffany Haddish: Hosted by Flame Monroe – Actress, comedian, author Emmy Award winner, and two-time 2020 Emmy nominee Tiffany Haddish discusses her work and process with comedian Flame Monroe on the Emmy-nominated Netflix variety special Tiffany Haddish Presents; They Ready, “Flame Monroe,” as well as her personal nomination for Outstanding Variety Special for Netflix special Tiffany Haddish: Black Mitzvah.

o   9pm ET - Kenan Thompson: Hosted by Stephen J. Morrison – SNL’s Kenan Thompson, the longest-tenured cast member in SNL history and 2020 Emmy nominee discusses comedy with Stephen J. Morrison, Executive Producer of Exhibit Media for the National Comedy Center.

o   10pm ET - Judy Gold: Hosted by Frank DeCaro - Judy Gold discusses her craft and the importance of comedy during these trying times with comedian and author Frank DeCaro in a conversation for the National Comedy Center. 

Sunday, August  23rd :

o   8pm ET - Alan Zweibel: Hosted by Kelly Carlin – Original SNL writer Alan Zweibel discussed his new memoir, Laugh Lines, My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier, and  his nearly five decades as an award-winning comedy writer with writer/producer/actress/radio host Kelly Carlin, the daughter of George Carlin. 

Friday, August 28th :

o   8pm ET - Mark Russell: Hosted by Lewis Black - Legendary political satirist and comedian Mark Russell takes on current events for the National Comedy Center with a performance of new musical parodies plus a discussion of his career and legacy.

o   9pm ET - Aidy Bryant & Lolly Adefope: Hosted by Anna Drezen– Actress, comedian and SNL cast member Aidy Bryant and her “Shrill” co-star Lolly Adefope  in conversation with comedian, actor and SNL writer Anna Drezen.

o   10pm ET - Gilbert Gottfried with special guest Penn Jillette: Hosted by Harrison Greenbaum - Voice actor and stand-up comedian Gilbert Gottfried sits down virtually with comedian Harrison Greenbaum to talk about his unique voice, crude humor, and the many aspects that go into telling a joke in this National Comedy Center Conversation.  Special guest Penn Jillette joins the conversation. 

Saturday, August 29th :

o   8pm ET – “Weird Al” Yankovic: Hosted by Jimmy Fallon and Lin-Manuel Miranda -  Singer/songwriter/producer “Weird Al” in conversation about his work, creative process and influences with The Tonight Show host and comedian Jimmy Fallon and composer/lyricist/producer/playwright/actor, Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. 

o   9pm ET - Kate Flannery: Hosted by Ophira Eisenberg - Comedic actress Kate Flannery, best known for her work on The Office, reflects on her acting career and the 15th anniversary of the popular TV series in a National Comedy Center Conversation with comedian and NPR host Ophira Eisenberg. 

Sunday, August 30th:

·         8pm ET - Carl Reiner Interview from the Archives: Hosted by Paula Poundstone and Stephen J. Morrison – An interview with comedy legend and founding National Comedy Center Advisory Board Member Carl Reiner from the Comedy Center Archives, featuring never-before-seen interview footage, plus a discussion about Carl Reiner’s genius with comedian Paula Poundstone and producer Stephen J. Morrison.

·         “The mission of the National Comedy Center is to provide education on the comedic arts in the form of commentary and contextualization of its bodies of work, telling the vital story of comedy in America across all eras and genres of the art form,” stated National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson. “As a non-profit cultural institution, the museum celebrates comedy’s great minds and unique voices, while providing an examination of the time-honed creative processes that have elevated comedy to an art. I can’t think of a better way to tell the story of comedy than via these artists’ voices, at a time when we all need laughter more than ever.”

·         The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, produced and presented by the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY, named in 2019 as one of TIME magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places,” was headlined in 2019 by John Mulaney and Sebastian Maniscalco, and has showcased comedy’s greatest stars and rising young comedians, including Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres, Trevor Noah, Lily Tomlin, Jay Leno, Amy Schumer, Brian Regan, Lewis Black, W. Kamau Bell, Jim Gaffigan, Paula Poundstone, Joan Rivers, Bob Newhart, the Smothers Brothers and more than one hundred other comedic artists. The 30th Lucille Ball Comedy Festival will take place August 4-8, 2021, featuring Jeff Foxworthy, and SNL legends David Spade, Kevin Nealon and Rob Schneider. 

·         The nonprofit National Comedy Center is the nation’s official cultural institution and state-of-the-art  museum dedicated to comedy, based on Lucille Ball's vision for her hometown of Jamestown, NY to become a destination for the celebration of comedy. 

Who You May Spot: Over 30 artists from stand-up, theater, television and film in all-new, candid, in-depth conversations about their work, careers, influences and the art of comedy, including Lolly Adefope, Lewis Black, Aidy Bryant, Kelly Carlin, Margaret Cho, Frank DeCaro, Anna Drezen, Ophira Eisenberg, Bill Engvall, Jimmy Fallon, Kate Flannery, Wayne Federman, Judy Gold, Gilbert Gottfried, Harrison Greenbaum, Tiffany Haddish, Sam Jay, Penn Jillette, Jay Leno, Howie Mandel, Charles McBee, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Flame Monroe, Paula Poundstone, Mark Russell, Dulce Sloan, Kenan Thompson, Roy Wood, Jr., Rutledge Wood, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Alan Zweibel, and legendary creative team members from Mad Magazine.

Hint For The Average Socialite: All the programs will be available free online via live stream at the National Comedy Center’s new online platform, ComedyCenter.org/Festival as well as via Facebook Live on the National Comedy Center’s Facebook page: Facebook.com/NationalComedyCenter. Following each live stream, these programs will remain available for free, on-demand viewing on the National Comedy Center platform.

The Center encourages donations to support the museum and the Center’s mission of presenting the vital story of comedy in America, preserving its heritage for future generations.  Visit ComedyCenter.org/Donate.

What’s Trending: @ntlcomedycenter #lucilleball #comedyfestival

When: Friday, August 7, 2020 @ 7PM/PT

Deets: The Los Angeles Philharmonic will debut the Play Your Part online benefit concert hosted by Gustavo Dudamel and Thomas Wilkins, and featuring the GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Brandi Carlile, Friday, August 7, at 7pm. Carlile had been scheduled to open the Hollywood Bowl’s 2020 season with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and YOLA (Youth Orchestra LA). Following the season’s cancelation, she instead connected with the young musicians of YOLA online, and they will perform together as part of the Play Your Part benefit.

Who You May Spot: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, YOLA, Gstavo Dudamel, Thomas Wilkins, Brandi Carlile

Hint For The Average Socialite: The program, which will also feature members of the LA Phil, will be available for streaming on-demand for free from August 7 through 14 on the Hollywood Bowl website. 

This very special event raises vital funds for YOLA and the LA Phil’s influential Learning programs and is made possible by a generous community of supporters. To join them by making a gift to support the LA Phil’s Learning programs like YOLA, which have continued to operate throughout the pandemic, please visit https://www.hollywoodbowl.com/campaigns/abenefitforyola

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What’s Trending: @laphil

When: Thursday, July 30- Friday, August 14, 2020 @2PM EST/ 11PM PST for 45 minutes

Deets: Join Rachael Ray and her celebrity chef friends for an interactive, online, FREE cooking camp!

Rachael Ray’s Yum-o! along with the Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City and South Beach Wine & Food Festivals are thrilled to introduce a new virtual cooking camp this summer. The camp will offer your entire family the opportunity to learn important and fun cooking skills, as well as recipes you can make at home. Each session will bring your family into the kitchens of your favorite culinary and lifestyle personality through Zoom – providing an unforgettable summer learning experience.

The Details!

• Camp will run daily from Thursday, July 30 through Friday, August 14 and will take place at 2pm EST/11am PST on Zoom — for a total of 16 camp sessions. Each camp session will be approximately 45 minutes in length.

• Target age group is 8-15 years old, but everyone is welcome to join. We encourage parents to participate with their kids so they can produce the recipes along with the chef host and ensure kitchen safety.

• Attendance to the camp will be FREE and will only require on-line registration to receive the Zoom conference instructions and details for that day’s camp session.

• Register Now! Scroll down to view the class list, and be sure to check back for more classes being added every day. Limited spots are available; reserve your virtual seat today!

The best part of the Camp? Proceeds from sponsorships and optional online donations will be split between two incredible organizations both of which provide support for youth development and empowerment: Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Rachael Ray Yum-o! scholarship for students to attend Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. Learn more here.

Who You May Spot: Rachel Ray

Hint For The Average Socialite: FREE FOR EVERYONE! Sign up below!

Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions

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What’s Trending: #RRCookingCamp  @RachaelRay