Campus Times - The Campus Activities Board felt it made out good on its latest deal, bringing in comedian Howie Mandel for the annual Winterfest Weekend on Jan. 29, 2011.

“We wanted to continue to bring quality entertainment programming to UR students and with 30 years of experience, Howie definitely fits that description,” Publicity Chair for CAB Caitlin Grady said.

Mandel, who has risen to fame as the host of NBC’s television game show “Deal or No Deal,” was originally a stand-up comedian before reaching his current success on primetime television.

Past years’ comedians have included Stephen Lynch, B.J. Novak, Dimitri Martin, Michael Ian Black and

MLB.com - Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), the groundbreaking initiative backed by Major League Baseball and aimed at raising funds for collaborate research in the fight against cancer, will give everyone cause to share their prime-time viewing attention during Friday night's full slate of baseball games.

An extraordinary lineup of actors, musicians, athletes and other celebrities will take part in a fund-raising event starting at 7:30 p.m. ET Friday that will be streamed live on MLB.com and simulcast commercial-free on MLB Network, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Bio, Discovery Health, E!, G4, HBO, HBO Latino, mun2, Showtime, Smithsonian Channel, The Style Network, TV One

San Francisco Chronicle (blog) - Starting Wednesday, this blogger's taking a special trip to something called The 3D Entertainment Summit, in Universal City, California.

With the proliferation of 3D in our entertainment lives, this event, only in its third year, has become the must-attend function for anyone involved in or covering the tech aspect of culture.

As mentioned in a previous post, DreamWorks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg will be the keynote speaker, and film producer and Director M. Night Shyamalan will be the featured speaker.

But beyond those two heavyweights are the many discussions, some of a very technical nature, that make up what our entertainment future, from movies

PR Newswire (press release) - An Original Freedom Writer, Manuel V. Scott, whose story is told in the Hollywood movie, Freedom Writers, starring two-time Academy Award winner Hillary Swank, will be the keynote speaker at four events on Friday, September 10, 2010 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

At 7:30 A.M., Manuel will deliver a keynote address, "The True Heroes of the World," to 350 area business people who volunteer as tutors for students who need extra help.  Scott will celebrate them for making a difference in the lives of young people.  "I know that people are very busy, but I want to let them know that on

Hartford Courant - HARTFORD — —
The Hartford Public Library will host "One Unforgettable Big Summer Night With Julie Powell" on June 24.

Powell, the New York Times best-selling author of "Julie & Julia: 365 days, 524 recipes, 1 tiny apartment kitchen," will speak at the event, which will also include a reception, silent and live auctions, and jazz music. Dinner will be served.

The event will take place at the Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Boulevard, from 6 to 9 p.m.

WOAI - SAN ANTONIO – Double Emmy Award-winning, Grammy-nominated, NY Times Best-Selling Author, and 2009’s GLAAD Vanguard recipient, Kathy Griffin is returning with her rapid fire wit and hilarious Hollywood gossip to San Antonio. The multi-faceted performer has more stories, more dish, more of what she shouldn't say, but you know you want to hear.

Catch Kathy live in her true element Friday, August 6 at 8 PM at the Majestic Theatre. Tickets ($60-$80) go on sale Friday, June 4 at 10 AM.  Purchase tickets online at www.ticketmaster.com, via phone at (800) 745-3000, or in person at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Majestic

Look To The Stars - Many would love the opportunity to play poker with some of the biggest names in Hollywood and the most skilled poker professionals. Now you can.

The 2010 Ante Up For Africa Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament on Saturday, July 3 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas offers a special opportunity as the only event of its kind where the general public can participate.

Created by Oscar nominee Don Cheadle and Celebrity Apprentice star and WSOP bracelet winner Annie Duke, the Ante Up for Africa tournament will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 3rd at the Rio All-Suite Hotel

San Francisco Examiner - SAN FRANCISCO — The Oscar-winning actress and gender-equality advocate will be a keynote speaker Tuesday at a conference for businesswomen at Moscone Center.

The second keynote speaker at the 21st annual Professional BusinessWomen of California Conference will be author and physician Ian Smith.

The annual event attracts thousands of businesswomen, along with students from the First Lady’s Young Women’s Summit hosted by Jennifer Siebel Newsom.

Madison.com - Steve Martin is coming to Overture Hall on July 27 -- but it's not a comedy show.

In addition to being famous as a comedian and actor ("Roxanne," "The Jerk,") Martin is also a talented five-string banjo player who won 2009 Grammy Award for his bluegrass album "The Crow." Martin, who recently played in Milwaukee, will bring his bluegrass combo the Steep Canyon Rangers to Overture Hall, on Tuesday, July 27, at 7:30 p.m.

Detroit Free Press - On "Family Guy," Brian and Stewie are locked in a bank vault together and must find new ways to deal with each other. We sense the makings of a bloodbath. 9 p.m., Fox.

MONDAY

Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito guest-stars as himself in an episode of "Castle" that finds our crew investigating the murder of a chef found frozen to death. Brrrr. 10 p.m., ABC.
TUESDAY

"Glee" just keeps getting, well, more gleeful. Tonight, Olivia Newton-John drops by for what sounds like a fun cameo appearance. She performs a version of "Physical" with coach Sue Sylvester. 9 p.m., Fox.
WEDNESDAY

If you're not visiting "Cougar Town" on

The Milk Processor Education Program, PR Newswire (press release) - Celebrity Chef Invites Moms To Share How They 'Milk the Moment' To Win Exclusive Family Dinner Experience
 
Download image NEW YORK, March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Experts agree that sharing time together around the dinner table does double duty for building strong families – forging emotional bonds and helping kids develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime.

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Moms agree on the value of dinner. According to an online survey of 1,000 moms by the National Milk Mustache "got milk?"® Campaign, the majority of moms recognize dinner is an important time to connect as a family (88%), and value it as

by BWW News Desk, Broadway World - Although TV viewers know Denis Leary as the Emmy/Golden Globe-nominated dramatic star of FX's hit series Rescue Me, his career began in Boston comedy clubs as a stand-up. His "second" tour return to those comedy roots, The Rescue Me Comedy Tour 2, will showcase Leary's politically-incorrect style of humor at PlayhouseSquare June 22 at 8 pm. (Tickets go on sale Fri., April 9th at 11 am.)

Joining Leary on the tour will be fellow comedians/Rescue Me series cast members Lenny Clarke and Adam Ferrara, plus musical guests The Enablers featuring The Rehab Horns. (One dollar of each concert ticket sold will

James Gregg Arizona Daily Star - Hundreds of competitors and supporters braved obstacles and climbing walls spread through a 5K run Saturday.

They were rewarded with a screaming barrage of U.S. Army soldiers who surrounded them in a final push through a mud pit, capping off the second annual Beat Cancer Boot Camp Challenge at Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E. River Road.

Proceeds from entry fees, merchandise sales and sponsorships went to support the Beat Cancer Boot Camp, founded by "Sarge" Anita Kellman as a support group for cancer patients and survivors built around fitness and survival rather than self-pity.

Competitor Lynn Bunstine, covered head to toe in