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SHERYL UNDERWOOD Sheryl Underwood is one of the funniest and topical standup comics working on the road today. As co-host of BET's talk show "Oh Drama!" Sheryl was an immediate hit. BET recognized Sheryl's way with words and sharp appeal and called on her to host her own show "Hollah! Always a member of the BET family, Sheryl was brought back to Comic View with her own segment Sheryl Speaks . Sheryl s voice has been heard on the radio on the Tom Joyner Morning show and Sirius Satellite Radio, on Jaime Foxx s The FoxxHole. Sheryl has appeared on ABC's The View , "Politically Incorrect , the "Late, Late Show" with Craig Kilborn, Chelsea Lately , HBO s Def Comedy Jam, and was a regular on Comedy Central s Tough Crowd . Film credits include Bulworth and Master P's I Got the Hook Up. Sheryl can currently be seen on the daytime talk show The Talk .
ARNEZ J Rapidly becoming one of the most talked about comedians, Arnez J s charisma and physical agility are unforgettable. Arnez can currently be seen in his own One-Hour comedy special for BET, and due to the success of the special, has recently landed the plum role as host of BET s signature standup comedy series Comicview. Arnez made his first television appearance on Showtime s Comedy Club Network. Numerous television appearances soon followed, including appearances on The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show, Louie Anderson s Comedy Showcase, Comedy Central s Make Me Laugh, NBC s Friday Night Videos, Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam, his own BET Comic View Grandstand Hour Special and many others. He hasn t stopped since then. Currently, Arnez is going to be filming a new stand up special live from the Wilbur Theater this winter for release soon after.
TONY ROCK Being the brother of an established entertainer, Tony was able to successfully elude the shadows of his older sibling and step into his own limelight. After more than a decade of experience, Tony has proven himself as a skillful comedian, actor, and executive producer. When in New York, he's a regular at the famous "Comic Strip", "Caroline's" and "Stand-Up New York". When in Los Angeles, he's performed at "The Improv", "The Comedy Store", "The Comedy Union", and he hosts Chocolate Sundays at "The Laugh Factory" in Hollywood. Tony has found comfort on the big screen; playing roles in movies such as Three Can Play That Game, alongside Vivica A. Fox, and Life Support, with veteran entertainer Queen Latifah. Tony stepped into the role of executive producer on projects such as The Funny Spot (2008) and The Tony Rock Project (2008), both of which he also hosts. His "Comedy Central Presents" special aired in 2010, and Tony continues to tour comedy clubs and arenas around the country. He will appear in the next season of BET s Reed Between The Lines, and as the host of the new Showtime at The Apollo.
TOMMY DAVIDSON Starting his career as a standup comedian in Washington DC, he was spotted by major concert promoters who booked him as the opening act for A-list touring acts. It wasn't long before he came to Hollywood and was performing stand-up at a number of clubs which led to his first national television appearances, most notably join the uniquely talented cast of In Living Color. His visibility on In Living Color led to three Showtime specials. His elasticity as a performer who delivers on both the big and small screen led to other projects like the lead in the Disney's animated series, The Proud Family and as a host on FOX's The NFL Show, alongside football greats Michael Irvin and Tony Siragusa. He is currently receiving critical raves for a cameo in the award-winning documentary, Just Like Us, a feature film masterpiece which is a cross-cultural study of stand-up comedy bridging all ethnicities. Tommy travels internationally selling out every venue in which he headlines.
DAMON WILLIAMS Damon William s numerous television appearances include BET's ComicView as well as his own one-hour special. He's been featured on BET LIVE and hosted several episodes of the legendary Showtime at the Apollo. In 1999, Damon performed for more than 300,000 fans as the opening act for the highly successful Kings of Comedy Tour, establishing him as one of the elite comics in the nation. And finally, Damon maintains his weekly comedy showcase at B'n'J's in Matteson, IL, and often opens for the hit sketch comedy team "Forgotten City" at Second City. He can currently be heard on the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show.
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"DANCING WITH THE STARS"
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Zendaya or Kellie Pickler will be winning the mirrorball trophy. At least according to the judges' scores on "Dancing With the Stars." They both got two rounds of perfect 10s on last night's show. A single point separates Zendaya and Pickler, based on their performances in the cha-cha relay. Aly Raisman had perfect scores on her freestyle too, but not her first dance. The judges also praised Jacoby Jones. But the Baltimore Ravens' star fell short of the rest on his performances. The winner will be crowned on tonight's show.
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Carrie Ann Inaba (ee-NAH'-bah)
Judge Carrie Ann Inaba says she was moved by Kellie Pickler's freestyle. COURTESY: BBC Worldwide Limited and American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. ((mandatory on-air credit))
<<CUT ..004 (05/21/13)>> 00:10 "here it comes (cheers)"
Len Goodman
Head judge Len Goodman gives Kellie Pickler a standing ovation and a 10. COURTESY: BBC Worldwide Limited and American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. ((mandatory on-air credit))
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Announcer and judges
The judges give Kellie Pickler a perfect round of 10s for her freestyle. COURTESY: BBC Worldwide Limited and American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. ((mandatory on-air credit))
<<CUT ..006 (05/21/13)>> 00:08 "out there, fantastic"
Carrie Ann Inaba (ee-NAH'-bah)
Judge Carrie Ann Inaba says Zendaya's freestyle couldn't have been better. COURTESY: BBC Worldwide Limited and American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. ((mandatory on-air credit))
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Announcer and judges
The judges give Zendaya perfect 10s for her freestyle. COURTESY: BBC Worldwide Limited and American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. ((mandatory on-air credit))
"DANCING WITH THE STARS"-TORNADO
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Usually the audience is applauding on "Dancing With the Stars," as the show returns from a commercial break. But not on last night's show. Tom Bergeron asked the studio audience to remain silent after one break. He noted they're live and to go to air in the shadow of another tragic event. Last month, it was the Boston bombings. Last night, it was the devastating tornado in Oklahoma. Bergeron says their thoughts are with the victims and their families. Bergeron then asked the audience to applaud the first-responders who were still searching for victims as the broadcast aired.
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Tom Bergeron, host
Host Tom Bergeron says their thoughts are with the tornado victims and their families in Oklahoma. COURTESY: BBC Worldwide Limited and American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. ((mandatory on-air credit))
<<CUT ..002 (05/21/13)>> 00:20 "first responders on-site (applause and cheers fade)"
Tom Bergeron, host
Host Tom Bergeron explains why he asked the studio audience for a moment of silence. COURTESY: BBC Worldwide Limited and American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. ((mandatory on-air credit))
"THE VOICE"
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Blake Shelton is from Oklahoma -- and he's thinking about the victims of yesterday's killer tornado. On "The Voice" last night, Shelton said people in his home state were going through "hell" but adds his family is OK. The Swon brothers are also from Oklahoma and say they're praying for the folks back home. As for the performances, Shelton says Sarah Simmons from Team Adam "just radiated sexy." Adam Levine says she had the best performance of the night.
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Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton says his mind is on the folks back home in Oklahoma. ((note language; cut contains word "hell")) COURTESY: NBC ((mandatory on-air credit))
<<CUT ..009 (05/21/13)>> 00:11 "they're all OK"
Blake Shelton and Carson Daly
Blake Shelton says he was on the phone with folks back home in Oklahoma right up to air time. COURTESY: NBC ((mandatory on-air credit))
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Excerpt of the Swon Brothers, performing "How Country Feels"
Excerpt of the Swon Brothers performing "How Country Feels." COURTESY: NBC ((mandatory on-air credit))
<<CUT ..011 (05/21/13)>> 00:14 "first and foremost (cheers)"
The Swon Brothers
The Swon Brothers say they're thinking about everyone back home in Oklahoma. COURTESY: NBC ((mandatory on-air credit))
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Excerpt of Sarah Simmons, performing "Mamma Knows Best"
Excerpt of Sarah Simmons performing "Mamma Knows Best." COURTESY: NBC ((mandatory on-air credit))
<<CUT ..013 (05/21/13)>> 00:04 "radiated sexy tonight"
Blake Shelton
Blake Shelton loves Sarah Simmons' performance. COURTESY: NBC ((mandatory on-air credit))
<<CUT ..014 (05/21/13)>> 00:12 "the night tonight (cheers)"
Adam Levine
Adam Levine says Sarah Simmons continues to surprise. COURTESY: NBC ((mandatory on-air credit))
`MIKE AND MOLLY' EPISODE PULLED
NEW YORK (AP) -- CBS pulled the season-ending episode of "Mike and Molly" off the air last night, because the plot line revolved around a tornado. The network said a rerun was broadcast instead, out of sensitivity to victims of the deadly tornado in Oklahoma. CBS says the finale will air "at an appropriate date." The plot had Mike and Molly confessing to each other as a tornado threatens Chicago.
SETH MACFARLANE REPEATS HIS PROMISE NOT TO HOST THE OSCARS AGAIN
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- He's said it once and he'll probably say it many more times in the months leading up to the Academy Awards. Seth MacFarlane says he won't return as host of the Oscars. MacFarlane says he's too busy. He tweeted that he "tried to make it work schedule-wise," but he needs at least some sleep. MacFarlane joked that the producers should hit Joaquin Phoenix to host the show.
"IDOL" AUDITIONS
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Inspired by Candice Glover? You can try out for the next "American Idol" this summer. The first tryouts will be held July 10 in Salt Lake City. Other auditions will be held in San Francisco, Detroit, Atlanta, Boston, Austin and Omaha. More cities will be announced later. You can also submit a video of you singing a-cappella online.
BROOKE WHITE TO CO-STAR IN HALLMARK CHANNEL MOVIE
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- If you've been wondering whatever happened to Brooke White from season seven of "American Idol," she's co-starring in a movie for the Hallmark Channel. White plays the owner of a record company, who's been estranged from her brother for 10 years. They have to return home after their mother suffers a heart attack. White will perform two original songs. "Banner 4th of July" airs June 29 on the Hallmark Channel.
"STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS" - BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Benedict Cumberbatch hopes he confuses you in "Star Trek Into Darkness." Cumberbatch likes how audiences come to understand why he's on a rampage of revenge. He says that leads to "a confusing audience empathy," which he says is "a novelty" in an action movie. He says it's "a nice, rich, deep vein of confusion."
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Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch says he likes that the audience doesn't know whether to sympathize with his character or not.
<<CUT ..016 (05/21/13)>> 00:11 "with these characters"
Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch says he didn't realize how much he liked "Star Trek" until he saw J.J. Abrams' first Star Trek movie.
"THE PEEPLES" - KERRY WASHINGTON
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- No trailers on the set of "The Peeples." Kerry Washington says they lived in the mansion where they filmed the movie. She says the cast had a lot of fun hanging out in and out of the house. She says they also became regulars at a nearby hotel bar in Connecticut.
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Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington says they lived in the house where they filmed the movie.
<<CUT ..018 (05/21/13)>> 00:12 "of this movie"
Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington says after meeting Diahann Carroll on the set, she has used her as a sounding board for her TV series "Scandal."
<<CUT ..019 (05/21/13)>> 00:12 "all of it"
Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington says Diahann Carroll was fun to be around.
<<CUT ..020 (05/21/13)>> 00:10 "during finals week"
Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington says she's only become fashionable since becoming an actress.
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