We are so glad that the world didn't end today - the beautiful Miss P was given the honor of Broadway Babe (female) from Gorgeous Media Group's First Annual Gorgeous Awards! She and colleague Cheyenne Jackson won out the top spots for hottest actors from the Broadway as decided by the team at Gorgeous Media - a boutique management and public relations firm in Los Angeles. Valarie was selected on the merit of her one woman show earlier in 2012 at the Renberg Theatre.

Despite the cold weather in NY, Valarie is feeling all warm and fuzzy about this award.

Winners were posted today on The WOW Report, the World of Wonder blog. See the full list HERE.

Miss P is nominated for Best Female Cabaret Artist for her self-titled show at the Renberg Theatre. The Broaway World Awards are voted on by fans and industry insiders. Be sure to visit the site to vote!

Voting is open online through December 31.

The new LA Weekly issue just came out today -- and Valarie Pettiford In Concert at the Renberg Theatre at the LA Gay and Lesbian Center this Sunday (September 16 @ 7PM) has gotten the publication's recommendation with a "GO" tag on her calendar listing!

Tickets are $20 and area available online at www.lagaycenter.org/theatre.

This will be an amazing evening of music and dancing and storytelling with a rare gem of a performer -- Valarie Pettiford -- award-winning and Tony-nominated triple threat! Don't miss it!

Miss P recently sat down to speak with Jigsaw Magazine's Yuri Shimoda about her favorite places in LA and the Valley, and about how dance shaped her career -- not just being a dancer, but the work ethic and the dedication that is involved.

Read the full article HERE.

In case you haven't heard, the delicious diva -- Miss P herself -- is soon appearing in recurring roles on two shows on two networks this fall!

Yes! You heard me right -- two shows on two major networks. Valarie can be seen starting in September on the third season of HBO's Treme, and then in CBS's new show, The Golden Boy, playing Chi McBride's wife.

It's going to be a great season! Watch your local listings for times.

The marvelous Miss P will perform at the Ojai Arts Center in Ojai, CA on Saturday, August 25, sharing the stage with the incredible Sharon McKnight!

There will be wine, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction at 7PM. The show begins at 8 PM.

For reservations, contact 805-640-8797.

UPDATE: The album release has been pushed back to October 9 -- again, VELVET SKY will be available on October 9!

The word is out! Valarie's second solo album, VELVET SKY, a collection of original lullabies, will be released on Tuesday, September 18. The album is comprised of twelve tracks -- all original songs written especially for Miss P by the writing teams of Rob Abel/Chuck Steffan and Jamie Wooten/Michael Orland!

Read more about the album HERE!

BUNHEAD!

We all know how the lady loves a dance movie, a dance competition, a dance show -- and Miss P is slated to make a few appearances on the newest television series showcasing dancers, ABC Family's BUNHEADS, starring Sutton Foster.

Set your DVRs -- let's help make this new show a success! The show premieres on Monday, June 11. Valarie's first appearance as "Violet" is in episode 2!

See the trailer HERE!

Valarie is live on IMC Radio this Sunday, 5/26 at Noon chatting with Byrd Pressley (BYRD TALK) -- she'll be talking about Battlefield America, which opens on June 1, her role on Bunheads, which premieres on ABC Family on June 11, and her upcoming album of original lullabies -- Velvet Sky!

Listen to Valarie live at IMC Radio!

Last night was the world premiere of Miss P's latest film, Battlefield America - she plays the overly-concerned parent of one of Marques Houston's students. She is giving real mom realness as Mrs. Williams!

Valarie arrived at the premiere wearing a little black dress from Badgley Mischka a killer pair of cobalt blue Manolos!