Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks:

v”Miracle on Easy Street,” 8 p.m.: A large cast of singers, dancers and musicians powers this local tradition by Easy Street Productions. Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264.

v“The Ugly Christmas Sweater Revue,” 8 p.m.: Don we now our ugly apparel. Rust Belt Theater Company, Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown; 330-507-2358.

vB.E. Taylor, 7:30 p.m.: Christmas concert at Scottish Rite Cathedral, 110 E. Lincoln Ave., New Castle, Pa.; Ticketmaster.

v“Inspecting Carol,” 7:30 p.m.: Holiday humor if you’re in no mood for family fun. The Youngstown Playhouse, Glenwood Avenue; 330-788-8739.

v“Miracle on 34th Street,” 8 p.m.: Santa Claus vs. the lawyers. Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., Salem; 330-332-9688.

“Christmas in Washington” (8 p.m., TNT): Ellen DeGeneres is our host for “Christmas in Washington.” Performers at the annual musical gala attended by the president and first lady include Mariah Carey, Miranda Cosgrove, Annie Lennox, Andrea Bocelli and Maxwell.

TV Listings, B6

entertainment news

‘King’s Speech,’ ‘Fighter’ earn nods

LOS ANGELES

The British monarchy drama “The King’s Speech” and the boxing drama “The Fighter” led the Screen Actors Guild Awards with four nominations each Thursday, among them honors for Colin Firth, Christian Bale and Helena Bonham Carter.

While “The King’s Speech” star Firth was among best-actor nominees, “The Fighter” star Mark Wahlberg missed out in that category.

His co-stars Bale, Amy Adams and Melissa Leo all earned supporting nominations, along with Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush for “The King’s Speech.”

DMX going to prison

PHOENIX

Court officials in Arizona say the rapper known as DMX has had his probation revoked and is heading to prison for one year.

The Maricopa County Superior Court issued the ruling Thursday against the rapper, whose real name is Earl Simmons. Simmons was arrested last month for violating probation. Documents allege Simmons failed to submit to drug testing and drove on a suspended license.

Boy bands team up

LOS ANGELES

New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys are bringing their ’90s boy-band magic to Dick Clark’s annual New Year’s Eve TV special.

Producers say the two groups are mashing up to close out 2011 on the ABC special. They’ve melded their monikers to become NKOTBSB.