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Look up Broadway in the Merriam-Webster dictionary and you will get the standard description of the hub of theatrical entertainment in midtown Manhattan. Begging to differ, the real definition should be just two words Patti LuPone. This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone familiar with the musical theatre icon. The few who might not be in agreement should take just one listen to Ms. LuPone's most recent release, Don't Monkey with Broadway. Joined on this two-disc set by her music director and accompanist, Joseph Thalken, we are gifted with storied and show-stopping renditions of Broadway classics and lesser known hits. This is Ms. LuPone's third album with Broadway Records, following previous releases Far Away Places 2013 and Matters of the Heart 2015. On this new iteration, she does not disappoint. In fact, she vigorously delivers and Broadway Records proves that quality and quantity are both thankfully exceeded when it comes to this leading lady.

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The year 2016 took a lot of people from us. But was This Is Us‘ Toby one of ’em?

This week’s episode let us in on Kate’s beau’s fate quickly, revealing within the first few minutes that he did not die after collapsing at Randall’s home on Christmas Eve. Turns out it was “just” arrhythmia — but the condition indicates he’s got bigger cardiac problems, which prompts his hasty declaration of love to Kate… and then a lot of worried waiting while Tobes undergoes...

Has Mike Ross made a deal with the devil?

As USA Network’s Suits serves up its Season 5 finale (tonight at 10/9c), Mike has given Anita Gibbs what she wanted — his admission of guilt, as a fraud, in exchange for the U.S. attorney keeping Jessica, Harvey et al out of her crosshairs.

Here, Patrick J. Adams previews the blowback Mike will sustain from those close to him, as a result of his selfless act. Plus, could Mike survive life behind bars, that is in fact where he winds up?

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The Flash is spilling villainous secrets and stirring up romantic feelings this Tuesday to make for “the best episode we’ve done,” executive producer Andrew Kreisberg proclaims.

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“It’s everything that The Flash can do as a TV show,” raves the Ep, noting that the hour is directed by Thor Freudenthal, who also helmed Arrow‘s fall finale “The Climb.”

“The episode delivers in spades. It’s got amazing special effects you just don’t see on television. It’s full of heart. It’s full of romance.

Results

Written & Directed by Andrew Bujalski

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It’s about midway through the new romantic-comedy Results that you realize the filmmakers have no clue what they’re trying to accomplish. Writer-director Andrew Bujalski loves his script so much that he doesn’t realize it’s unfilmable. There are three main characters, two separate stories, and zero reasons to care about what’s happening. With so many talented people doing perfectly good work on the screen, it’s baffling how this movie could be such a complete mess.

Trevor (Guy Pearce) is a fitness guru who practices what he preaches. He’s the picture of discipline; taking action only after he’s visualized a precise path to success. This dedication helped him build a great gym, but it’s also made him into a loner. Matters of the heart, after all, don’t care about quality control standards.

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Monica Potter might not be straying from NBC after Parenthood‘s end.

The Peacock network has given a pilot production commitment to a half-hour comedy starring the actress and executive-produced by Ellen DeGeneres, our sister site Deadline reports.

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Details about the project’s premise are not available, but according to Deadline it is loosely based on Potter’s own life.

The multi-cam pilot is penned by I Hate My Teenage Daughter creators Sherry Bilsing-Graham and Ellen Kreamer. Potter will also serve as a producer.

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This week’s installment of Saturday Night Live with host Bill Hader had the potential to go one of two ways.

On the optimistic side of the equation, what better choice of emcee than a beloved, eight-season vet of the show, a guy who certainly wouldn’t have any issues with the on-the-fly workings of Studio 8H?

Nevertheless, with SNL presenting its third fresh installment in a three-week period, the question loomed, would the show’s inconsistent writing staff have enough time to create memorable setups and zingers?

Thankfully, this was an instance where — despite a deplorably unfunny cold open...

If you’re hoping to see some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities on NBC’s fall comedy Marry Me (premiering Oct. 14), stars Casey Wilson and Ken Marino have some bad news.

“I’m going to say a couple of names,” Marino says, tongue planted firmly in cheek.“George Clooney… Meryl Streep…” — He points to Wilson when she suggests Kim Kardashian — “…will not be on the show.”

Still, despite a lack of Academy Award winners (and one polarizing reality TV star), Marry Me still packs quite the comedic punch. Starring Happy Endings’ Wilson and Childrens Hospital’s Marino as odd couple Annie and Jake,...

NBC’s Bad Judge this Thursday drew 5.2 million total viewers and a 1.3 rating, making it this fall’s first freshman comedy to retain 100 percent of its demo number in Week 2.

The news was not as good for lead-out A to Z, which with 3.6 mil/1.0 was down 25 and 17 percent from its debut.

Bookending the Peacock’s night, The Biggest Loser (4.6 mil/1.2) ticked down a tenth and Parenthood was rock steady with 4.3 mil/1.3.

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Elsewhere….

ABC | Grey’s Anatomy (8.4 mil/2.4) and Scandal (9.5 mil/3.0) each slipped 11 percent, while How to Get Away With Murder (10.7 mil/3.1) dipped 6 percent in the demo.

“We’re like… old. We’re real-life grown-ups, dude.”

That piece of wisdom, courtesy of Amber Holt on Thursday’s season premiere of Parenthood, just about sums up the NBC dramedy’s return.

The first hour of Parenthood’s final season found the Braverman clan dealing with a number of thoroughly grown-up changes, all of them eliciting reactions ranging from, “How could she?!” to “Can someone pass the Kleenex?” Read on for a recap of “Vegas,” then tell us what you thought of the episode.

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Is Once Upon a Time‘s Evil Queen back with a vengeance?

A sneak peek at the ABC drama’s Season 4 premiere, screened at the San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, suggested as much, as Regina sought out a familiar frenemy.

“I need my mirror,” she declares, visiting Giancarlo Esposito’s entrapped adviser. “There’s someone standing in the way of my happiness. I need your help getting rid of them.”

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Is Regina’s heartbreak, brought on by the return of Robin Hood’s “dead” wife Marian,...

Also, is Emily losing her mind?

Everyone took deception to the next level on the Jan. 19 episode of Revenge: Emily (Emily VanCamp) and Daniel (Joshua Bowman) went all War of the Roses on us, Victoria (Madeleine Stowe) revealed a dark secret to Patrick (Justin Hartley), and more shocking truths were uncovered!

This Means War

Let’s face it: Emily and Daniel’s marriage has tanked. Even before the shooting and the fake pregnancy revelation, Daniel wanted out. He’s apparently in love with Sarah (Annabelle Stephenson) and was fully prepared to use her as bait in his battle against Emily.

One of the first things to brighten Emily’s morning — you know, after ripping her stitches open — was the sight of Daniel and Sarah in bed together. He was a total tool to Emily in front of Sarah, but the look on Emily’s face said he was toast.

The members of the six juries awarding prizes at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival (January 16-26) are listed below. Feature film awards will be announced on January 25 in Park City, hosted by husband-and-wife duo Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally, and also livestreamed. Short Film Awards will be announced at a ceremony on January 21 at Park City’s Jupiter Bowl. U.S. Documentary Jury Tracy Chapman Tracy Chapman is a Grammy Award–winning singer/songwriter and international recording artist. She has made eight studio albums since her multiplatinum debut in 1988, including Tracy Chapman, Crossroads, Matters of the Heart, New Beginning, Telling Stories, Let it Rain, Where You Live, and Our Bright Future. In 2008, Chapman made her theatre debut composing the music for a new production of Athol Fugard's classic 1961 play Blood Knot, which opened at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theatre. She has toured extensively in the last 25 years in the United States and abroad.

The Sundance Institute today revealed the members making up this year's jury of the Sundance Film Festival. The awards for the 2014 edition of the event will be handed out on Jan. 25 in Park City at an awards ceremony hosted by husband-and-wife duo Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally. Full jury list below, with bios courtesy of Sundance. Sundance 2014 runs Jan. 16-26. U.S. Documentary Jury Tracy Chapman Tracy Chapman is a Grammy Award–winning singer/songwriter and international recording artist. She has made eight studio albums since her multiplatinum debut in 1988, including Tracy Chapman, Crossroads, Matters of the Heart, New Beginning, Telling Stories, Let it Rain, Where You Live, and Our Bright Future. In 2008, Chapman made her theatre debut composing the music for a new production of Athol Fugard's classic 1961 play Blood Knot, which opened at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theatre. She has toured extensively in the last 25 years in the United States and abroad.

X-Men franchise director Bryan Singer, whose first two features debuted at the Sundance Film Festival — including The Usual Suspects in 1995 — was one of the industry figures named to the Sundance juries that will judge this year’s films when the festival begins next week. Singer, who has X-Men: Days of Future Past due in May, will be one of five members of the U.S. Dramatic Jury. Other members of the juries include Tracy Chapman, Lone Scherfig, Leonard Maltin, and screenwriter Jon Spaihts (Prometheus). A complete list of the juries, courtesy of the Sundance Film Festival, can be viewed after the jump.

Plus, is another fan-favorite character about to die? Like, actually die? Get our thoughts on the midseason finale, then share yours.

Just when you thought Elena’s (Nina Dobrev) dead parent problems couldn’t become any more complicated, the Dec. 12 episode of The Vampire Diaries revealed that her dad was the scientist who designed the very experiments currently being conducted on her. Of course, the torture she experienced on the operating table wasn’t nearly as bad as the emotional torture she would face at the end of the midseason finale.

Damon & Elena Break Up… Again

Tired of having to apologize to Elena for the unstoppable parade of skeletons from his closet, Damon (Ian Somerhalder) decided to let her go — again. She didn’t want to break up, but he insisted, leaving her alone to weep by the fireplace.

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Warning: The following contains major spoilers from this Wednesday’s episode of Arrow.

The twists flew as fast as the vigilante’s spears on Wednesday’s fall finale of Arrow.

While a captured Roy survived the hour (just barely), Oliver still lost someone back on the island when Ivo shot Shado.

And death kept coming as Tommy made a haunting appearance — and then Slade was revealed to be alive in Starling City and up to no good!

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Below, executive producers Andrew Kreisberg and Greg Berlanti preview the dark times ahead and discuss Barry’s “profound effect” on Oliver and Felicity.

New Delhi, Nov 26: Singer-composer Sandeep Chowta is happy that his latest album "Matters Of The Heart", a compilation of mostly jazz numbers, has received a good response in times when Bollywood and international pop tops the charts.

Chowta, known for creating memorable tunes for films like "Mast", "Bollywood Hollywood", "Rakht", "Om Shanti Om" and "Housefull", has collaborated with international musicians like Dave Grusin, Tom Schuman, Chuck Loeb and more for the new album.

"I am very glad that the album is being very well received. In the days of Bollywood and international pop ruling the charts, it is very difficult.

It’s all aboard the struggle bus for most of the doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial. From newborns to exams, these doctors are being pushed to the max. Plus, Richard makes a jaw-dropping confession to Meredith!

Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Derek (Patrick Dempsey) are the epitome of new parents on the Oct. 3 episode of Grey’s Anatomy: messy and sleep-deprived. They may have been accustomed to staying up all hours of the night for surgeries, but that is nothing compared to caring for a newborn. In short, it’s so nice to finally see Meredith and Derek be normal after so many years of heartbreak. (R.I.P. Lexie and Mark!)

The interns were feeling the same tired struggles while studying for their boards; Cristina (Sandra Oh) was laughing at the youngsters and even crawled into bed with Alex (Justin Chambers). She also taunted him over the fact that he...