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Boyle special

TV Guide Network says it will air a special program starring singing sensation Susan Boyle next month.

The one-hour documentary, "I Dreamed a Dream: The Susan Boyle Story," will feature performances by Boyle, plus interviews with her as well as friends and celebrities including Simon Cowell, a producer of the special.

The documentary premieres at 8 p.m. Dec. 13.

'Idol,' '24' returns

Fox network is unveiling big plans for January.

They include bringing back "American Idol" with a two-night season premiere Jan. 12 and 13.

Then the network starts the clock ticking for a new season of its suspense drama "24," starring Kiefer Sutherland, above, with a two-night, four-hour event airing Jan. 17 and 18.

Before all that, Fox honors "The Simpsons," below, on Jan. 10.

The night starts with the 450th episode of the animated series. Bart and his pal Milhouse try to kelp kids' show host Krusty the Clown regain his popularity after network executives force him to hire a female sidekick. That episode will be followed by a one-hour retrospective documentary, "The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special."

Sade's comeback

Sade is making music again. The soulful English group fronted by 50-year-old singer Sade Adu will release a new album Feb. 8, according to Epic Records. "Soldier of Love" will be the group's first studio album since 2000's "Lovers Rock." All five of Sade's studio albums have landed in the Top 10 on the Billboard Top 200, selling more than 50 million copies worldwide.

On TV tonight

The National Tree8 p.m., Hallmark.Beyond Sherwood Forest9 p.m., SyFyThe Jeff Dunham ShowJeff Dunham's Very Special Christmas Special8 p.m.Comedy Central.Tickets on sale

Trey Songz Jan. 1 at the Tower Theater, Upper Darby, Pa.For tickets, call 877-598-8696 or visit

www.livenation.com

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