Bucking the recent inability of new American musicals to succeed in London, a new production of “Hairspray” has just opened in the West End to excellent reviews. Both Michael Ball (pictured left) as 1960s Baltimore housewife Edna Turnblad and newcomer Leanne Jones (pictured right) as … Read more »
Rufus Wainwright doesn’t need a Halloween costume: any time he needs to dress up he pulls his Judy Garland alter-ego out of the closet and sails into the night. Wainwright has turned his Garland obsession into a career. To wit: anyone who missed his live, … Read more »
According to rollingstone.com:
Will Led Zeppelin launch a full-scale tour following their reunion performance in London on November 26th? Jimmy Page says “Maybe.” Robert Plant says “No.” John Paul Jones hasn’t said anything. Fans hoping for a reunion tour may be in luck, though. BW & … Read more »
Barbra Streisand will appear at a private party to celebrate the opening of the Planet Hollywood Resort in Las Vegas on Nov. 17. Earth Wind & Fire will also play the party, which is part of three days of celebrations for the opening of the … Read more »
According to Forbes, Elvis Presley has replaced Kurt Cobain at the top of the list of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities with an estimated $49 million income. Cobain’s 2006 debut at number one came after Courtney Love sold part of his catalog for a reported $50 million, … Read more »
Although New York’s Halloween parade has gotten progressively more suburban over the years, its costumes still manage to retain at least a modicum of edginess. And if the Halloween parties over the weekend in New York are any indication, we’re going to be seeing a … Read more »
Heath Ledger and Sean Penn are in talks to star in “Tree of Life,” with River Road Entertainment finally bringing writer-director Terrence Malick’s long-gestating drama to life. Ledger would take the lead opposite an actress to be determined, with Penn in a supporting role. … Read more »
According to Variety:
Lee Daniels will direct “Push,” an independently financed adaptation of the bestselling novel by Sapphire (Ramona Lofton). Rocker Lenny Kravitz will make his feature-starring debut alongside Mo’nique, Paula Patton, and newcomer Gabourey “Gabbie” Sidibe.
Story concerns Clareece “Precious” Jones, an overweight, illiterate African-American teen … Read more »