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The popular comedy artist, Nick Cannon will feature in the first ever standup gig special that will air on Showtime. Watch out Premiere of Showtime’s Nick Cannon special at 9 pm on Saturday, May 14, 2011. The ‘jack of all trades’ Cannon is adept in, TV (America’s Got Talent), movies (Drumline) and music (Nick Cannon).  Now, you can catch him on stage in front of live audience. The Showtime exclusive show chronicles the life of the multi talented individual and father of twins Cannon, which can be watched on DISH Network.

In this special presentation on Showtime ‘Mr. Showbiz’, Cannon, the musician-actor, reflects on his journey to glory and his present elite lifestyle together with his marriage to Mariah Carey and amazing experience of fatherhood. Nick chuckles that their twins, a boy and a girl, will be there ‘any day now’. Shot at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, this Nick Cannon Mr. Showbiz on Showtime will certainly be completely informative and entertaining!

Taking a closer look at the life of Nick Cannon Mr. Showbiz, at the age of just 15, he performed at comedy clubs that include The Laugh Factory and The Improv. Later, he earned a spot on ‘All That’ (Nickelodeon) in the year 2002 and then he became a staff- writer on the show by the age of 17. His iconic comedies include that of Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy, and Bill Cosby.

Keeping in mind this Showtime Nick Cannon show, he remarked, “People forget that I started out doing stand-up,” he says. “I’m actually going back to my roots. I’m a comic at heart”. Truly, he is a comedian by heart! So, guys don’t miss out on this special presentation Showtime’s Nick Cannon Mr. Showbiz all set to air on Saturday, May 14, 2011.

Hold on folks, this is not all. All your answers to Nick’s feud with Eminem will probably be answered, as Cannon addresses this well-publicized incident as well, that dates back to the year 2009. Hopefully you remember that the rapper point blank criticized Mariah Carey in his album ‘Relapse’ for her Bagpipes from Baghdad track. To this Nick backfired and called Eminem as Slim Lamey! Well, let’s find out what Cannon has to say to this only on this exclusive stand-up comic presentation of Nick Cannon on Showtime ‘Mr. Showbiz’.

So, to find out all, do catch up with comedian Nick Cannon Mr. Showbiz on Showtime sharp at 9 pm ET Saturday tonight (May 14, 2011). Enjoy the program on DISH Network and have lots of fun!

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Yeah fans! Tap your feet and sway with superb music to the rocking band tonight. Kings of Leon, Death Cab for Cutie, and Cee Lo Green, a band of popular musicians will feature in Season 15 Premiere of VH1’s Storytellers series kicking off tonight sharp at 11 (Friday, May 13, 2011). VH1 original series has a new facet in its huge lineups of shows! So, stage is set and music has already filled the air! Are you ready to watch out the super cool band? Check out the DISH Network programming right away so that you don’t miss VH1 Storytellers Kings of Leon special presentation right on time! You can be rest assured to have a perfect dazzling night.

The VH1 Storytellers show typically showcase stories from more established acts like Green Day and ZZ Top; however, this special presentation of Storytellers Kings of Leon on VH1 will mark a shift from the old to young generation of musicians and songwriters. Viewers will get a closer look into their lives through artistic musings, anecdotes, and several inspiring stories that pushed these artists and their music to greater heights where they are at present.

In fact, a lot of critics are anticipating that the shift will significantly be more meaningful, since it will depict less ‘canned’ stories and have informative and enlightening moments. Hats off, these guys are not afraid to share their intimate secrets in front of audiences and camera! Well, indeed, it’s time that viewers know what it takes to climb the ladder! Not an easy, folks!! So, catch up with Kings of Leon May 13, 2011 on VH1 Storytellers.

Some of the artists that top the VH1 Storytellers charts include Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Jay-Z, Elton John, Green Day, Kanye West, and Pearl Jam. However, tonight on Storytellers Vh1 exclusive show, the spotlight will be on My Morning Jacket, Maxwell, and Ray LaMontagne together with Kings of Leon and others. Surely, you cannot afford to miss any of Vh1 Storytellers episodes!

Check out the VH1 Storytellers schedule:

• Kings of Leon – Friday, May 13 at 11PM,
• Cee Lo Green – May 20 at 11PM,
• Death Cab for Cutie – May 27 at 11 PM,
• My Morning Jacket – June 3 at 11PM,
• Ray LaMontagne – June 10 at 11PM and
• Maxwell – June 17 at 11PM

All you die-hard fans of King of Leon, didn’t manage to get VH1 Storytellers tickets? Don’t fret; enjoy the exclusive telecast of the Storytellers show on DISH Network! The same musical entertainment is guaranteed! So, gear up for the Iconic Music Series VH1 Storytellers Premiering tonight sharp at 11! Set an alarm in case you don’t forget it!

If you think, you will not be able to make it late tonight, then set the DISH DVR to record the show, so that you can watch it when you are free! Tune right into channel to have fun!

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Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks are up tonight for another gaming rivalry! Yes, fans gear up for an exciting evening, as you watch out Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 6 Bulls vs. Hawks Live on ESPN tonight (Thursday, May 12, 2011) at 8 pm ET. Enjoy the seamless coverage on DISH Network direct from the Philips Arena in Atlanta. You can even have fun-filled time by watching NBA 2011 on ESPN HD! Chuck off your assignments aside for you can’t just miss the much awaited Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks tonight! Entertainment is guaranteed.

The Game 6 of Eastern Conference Semifinals 2011 is going to be a tough match up where Chicago Bulls face Atlanta Hawks. More so, as in Game 5 on Tuesday night, Chicago Bulls enjoyed a 95-83 victory against the Atlanta Hawks and leads them by 3-2 in the series. In this tournament, Taj Gibson played the entire 4^th quarter instead of Carlos Boozer, as Chicago Bulls broke open a see-saw game, which gave a tight blow to the shooters of Hawks.

Since the Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls are just a single win away from the Eastern Conference Finals, Chicago Bulls are surely to put a historic fight on the arena, which just cannot be missed!! Isn’t it! However, team Hawks are also ready for a fiery defense, for this tournament is significant for them. In fact, it becomes a must-win for Atlanta! Indeed, Hawks will have to muster up all their courage to put a kind of defense shown by Bulls last night! So, go for it tonight and catch both teams fighting to enter the finals on Hawks vs. Bulls Game 6 2011.

Giving you a sneak peek in to the Bulls vs. Hawks NBA for Game 5, Jeff Teague gathered 21 points with 7 assists, whereas Johnson scored 16 points coupled with 7 rebounds suffering in loss. Teague has surely shown improvements in the series, and is confident to put back a right fight against Derrick Rose in NBA 2011 Playoffs. His quick transition is appreciable. Joe Johnson is good, but seems to give in early!

On the other hand, Josh Smith played Game 3 with amazing caliber; however, over time his efficiency is seemingly decreasing. Derrick Rose captured 33 points for Bulls along with 9 assists. And Deng is just behind with 23 points! Amazingly, Taj Gibson had a fantastic 4^th quarter rounding up the game with 11 points. So, no doubt, Atlanta Hawks will have to begin running a solid offense so that they can win the series in Eastern Conference Semifinals 2011 Game 6 Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls!

So, tune into channel right on time to find out finally who steals the show with applauses and admiration! Tension is mounting up as the time is nearing. Catch Game 6 Bulls vs. Hawks on ESPN tonight sharp at 8 pm ET. You can enjoy Eastern Conference Semifinals on DISH Network HD!

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NBA fans, gear up to cheer your most loving team as Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 5 is coming up tonight (Wednesday, May 11, 2011) on TNT sharp at 7/6c. You can watch out Game 5 Celtics vs. Heat tonight. Surely, post Game 4 match up, where Miami enjoyed a victory along with 3-1 series edge over Celtics, the two brawny teams are once again face to face for NBA 2011. Yippiee, we are all gonna have lots of sporting fun with mounting tensions! DISH Network viewers, you can enjoy the match up Live on TNT HD offering seamless coverage directly from the American Airlines Arena (AAA) in Miami.

With the much awaited Game 5 Eastern Conference Semifinals on TNT tonight, speculations are on to decide the winning team. However, until you watch out the Game 5 Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics, giving your final say would be really tough. But if we take it from Game 4 or consider a couple of years, then our decision will drift in favor of Heat, as the team has been dominating the Eastern Conference for quite some time. Boston Celtics at series standings (1-3) will fall limp in front Miami Heat at (3-1)!

Considering the win of Miami Heat in Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 4, Bosh, Wade, and LeBron (the Big 3) scored highly for the Heat. They collectively scored 83 of Heat’s 98 points and they gathered 35 of 45 rebounds in the kitty of Miami’s. Could you imagine what would have happened if one of the bench players had a nice game, as we have already marked with James Jones and Mario Chalmers earlier in the NBA 2011 Playoffs.

Erik Spoelstra has remarked for tonight’s Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat 2011 for Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 5, “What we’re going to face (tonight) will be our greatest challenge of this season. It will be the toughest thing we have to do up to this point, to put away a champion. We’ll have to play our very best with our best effort, probably to win by one”. So, definitely Heat has upped its sleeves for real tough NBA Playoffs Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics 2011!

Buck up Celtics for 2011 Playoffs Celtics vs. Heat Game 5! If you don’t win Eastern Conference Semifinals 2011 Game 5 Heat vs. Celtics, it puts an end to your gaming season, which means lose your goal of winning the 18^th Championship of the franchise. And viewers, you fasten your belts for a real historic battle on the basketball field! Check out these important notes:

• The Heat is at 30-3 when the Big 3 scored at least 75 points.
• Dwyane Wade has franchise record, as he scored in double figures in 72 successive NBA playoff games, all with the Heat.
• LeBron James scored in double figures in about 80 NBA playoffs that he played.
• Dating back to last season, Miami enjoyed victories in 6 straight home playoff games.

So, don’t forget to tune into channel right on time to enjoy watching Eastern Conference Semifinal Game 5 Celtics vs. Heat on TNT tonight, brought to you exclusively by DISH Network!

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Know what it is when there is reassignment of gender? Find out only on Becoming Chaz that chronicles the journey of Chaz Bono, formerly Chastity Bono, from a woman into a man! Watch out Becoming Chaz Premiere on OWN tonight at 9/8c (Tuesday, May 10, 2011). You can have complete insight in to Bono’s life aired on DISH Network.

Becoming Chaz documentary on OWN is not just about changing of genders, it is a touching reminder of what we all undergo as transgender, gays or lesbians. It sheds light on the eternal process of coming out of all these as well what we want to be as ourselves. In fact, with the premiere of Chaz Bono, much anticipated documentary, the OWN Documentary Club is also launched. This Club offers a glimpse into the subjugated world of the child of celebrities, one of whom is Chaz – popular as yesterday’s Suri Cruise!!

Becoming Chaz OWN show that premieres tonight takes us into the journey of Chaz’s life, his family gives us a sneak peek into the feelings and emotions of his mother, Cher regarding his transformation into a man. Directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato (remember the documentary ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’?), Becoming Chaz Bono offers strong dramatic appeal together with fascinating arc. It is something more than his change, it is about his strength, both mental and physical to get double mastectomy and reveal the same in the media. In fact, the documentary subtly handles several gender issues and carefully balances Chaz’s love affair with Jenny Elia, his girlfriend on TV.

Becoming Chaz on OWN offers tiniest of information related to Bono. The camera follows Chaz to hospitals, clinics, and seminars. Finally, it also takes us to a support group for transgender children and their parents. Moreover, this hour-long documentary also brings interesting yet casual footage of Chaz Bono when he met his addiction sponsor, visited his stepmother, Mary Bono Mack, and his meeting with half-siblings. Besides, you will also get peek-a-boo into the house of Chaz and Jenny, which is filled with cats and dogs. In addition, Becoming Chaz TV show also discusses at

So, follow Chaz Bono on his intensely encouraging and personal voyage only on Becoming Chaz that premiers May 10, 2011 at 9/8c, only on OWN. Tune into channel on DISH Network right on time so that you don’t miss it!

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