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Obamas To Hold Celebration Of Blues Music; Jagger, B.B. King And Other Artists To Perform

Mick Jagger attends the re-release of The Rolling Stones’ ‘Exile on Main St.’ album at The Museum of Modern Art, NYC, May 11, 2010

February 13, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C.

The White House is opening its doors in an invitation to the blues.

Jeff Beck, Mick Jagger, B.B. King and Keb Mo are among an A-list of artists who will perform at the White House Feb. 21 to celebrate blues music and recognize Black History Month.

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Shirley MacLaine Joins Season 3 ‘Downton Abbey’ Cast

Shirley MacLaine attendS Variety’s 1st Annual Power of Women Luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on September 24, 2009

January 30, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Shirley MacLaine is joining the cast of runaway PBS hit “Downton Abbey,” ITV and Carnival Films confirmed on Monday.

The legendary actress and Oscar winner will play Martha Levinson, the American-born mother of Elizabeth McGovern’s Lady Grantham.

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New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees Takes ‘Time Out’ For Sesame Street; Elmo Will Co-star

New Orleans Saints star Drew Brees bends down to speak in the microphone on stage after winning the ESPY for Best Male Athlete during the ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on July 14, 2010

December 13, 2011

NEW ORLEANS, La.

Move over, Grover! One of the NFL’s top passers is heading to “Sesame Street.”

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is making a special appearance on Thursday’s episode of the educational children’s TV show. He visited the set a few months ago to record the segment, which co-stars the street’s furry red resident, Elmo.

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New PBS Spring Season Brings Back ‘Downton Abbey,’ Sherlock Holmes

Benedict Cumberbatch attends the American Express Gala Screening of “The King’s Speech” during the 54th BFI London Film Festival at the Odeon Leicester Square, London, October 21, 2010

November 16, 2011

NEW YORK, N.Y.

There’s good news for fans of Sherlock Holmes and “Downton Abbey”: They’re both coming back to PBS next year.

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Will Ferrell To Be Honored In DC

Will Ferrell hits the “Burlesque” premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on November 15, 2010 in Hollywood

October 23, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C.

The “Saturday Night Live” star who perfected his character as “President George W. Bush” and later took his presidential act to Broadway is receiving the nation’s top humor prize in Washington.

Comedians and performers including Jack Black and Conan O’Brien will honor Will Ferrell on Sunday night with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

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‘Downton Abbey’ Star Headed To ‘Game Of Thrones’ Season 2 As Ygritte

Rose Leslie, who will play Ygritte, the wildling in ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 2, and Kit Harington, who plays Jon Snow

October 12, 2011

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

As Gwen, on PBS’ Emmy-award winning series “Downton Abbey,” Rose Leslie played a house maid with lofty ambitions, and she’ll be bringing a similar drive to “Game of Thrones” as Ygritte.

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