Zayn stopped by The Tonight Show to showcase his recent song, “Alienated.” The appearance marked the musician’s first television performance in eight years and saw Zayn singing to an empty theater alongside his live band, rather than in the late-night show’s New York studio.
“Alienated” comes off Zayn’s new LP, Room Under the Stairs, which dropped last week. The musician previously released a live performance video of the track shot in a recording studio to preview the album, revealing the LP’s acoustic vibe.
Room Under the...
“Alienated” comes off Zayn’s new LP, Room Under the Stairs, which dropped last week. The musician previously released a live performance video of the track shot in a recording studio to preview the album, revealing the LP’s acoustic vibe.
Room Under the...
- 5/22/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Zayn Malik has unveiled an ethereal music video for “Stardust.” The single appears on the former One Direction member’s new LP, Room Under the Stars, out today.
In the clip, directed by Frank and Ivanna Borin, Zayn is a celestial being trapped on Earth, guided by falling stars as he explores a magic-tinged lake and a forest. “Feels like stardust/ Floatin’ all around us,” he croons on the anthemic song. “Shootin’ right across a/ Big black sky.”
Room Under the Stairs was co-produced by Dave Cobb and was written...
In the clip, directed by Frank and Ivanna Borin, Zayn is a celestial being trapped on Earth, guided by falling stars as he explores a magic-tinged lake and a forest. “Feels like stardust/ Floatin’ all around us,” he croons on the anthemic song. “Shootin’ right across a/ Big black sky.”
Room Under the Stairs was co-produced by Dave Cobb and was written...
- 5/17/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Stereophonic became the most nominated play in Tony Awards history Tuesday, scoring a surprisingly strong 13 nominations for the 2024 Tony Awards, including acting nods for almost the entire cast. Several other shows also saw most of their leading roles nominated, including Days of Wine and Roses, which closed early but still saw nominations for its leads Kelli O’Hara and Brian D’Arcy James, as well as Merrily We Roll Along, which saw nominations for its three leads, Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez.
Stereophonic also landed a best score nomination, a bit unusual since the production is a play, but it features original songs written by ex-Arcade Fire member Will Butler for the fictional band at the center of the story. While the songs in the play have been praised, the nomination is a bit atypical given that most of the songs featured in the musical are delivered in snippets,...
Stereophonic also landed a best score nomination, a bit unusual since the production is a play, but it features original songs written by ex-Arcade Fire member Will Butler for the fictional band at the center of the story. While the songs in the play have been praised, the nomination is a bit atypical given that most of the songs featured in the musical are delivered in snippets,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Caitlin Huston and Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Joy Woods is one of Broadway’s biggest breakout stars of the season and her song “My Days” from The Notebook is the best new power ballad from a musical!
The rising star was previously seen in the Broadway musical Six and the off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors.
Joy stars as Middle Allie in the new musical version of The Notebook, taking on the role made famous by Rachel McAdams in the hit movie.
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson wrote the music and lyrics for the show and the Original Cast Recording is now available. A music video for “My Days” was also released!
“Writing this musical has been one of the greatest joys in my life. I am beyond excited to welcome everyone into our world,” Ingrid said in a statement.
Head inside to watch the video…
Watch the music video below!
Get tickets now to see The Notebook on Broadway.
The rising star was previously seen in the Broadway musical Six and the off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors.
Joy stars as Middle Allie in the new musical version of The Notebook, taking on the role made famous by Rachel McAdams in the hit movie.
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson wrote the music and lyrics for the show and the Original Cast Recording is now available. A music video for “My Days” was also released!
“Writing this musical has been one of the greatest joys in my life. I am beyond excited to welcome everyone into our world,” Ingrid said in a statement.
Head inside to watch the video…
Watch the music video below!
Get tickets now to see The Notebook on Broadway.
- 4/23/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
“I have Alzheimer’s in my family, I have a lot of it, actually, the genetic kind that tends to trickle down through generations,” shares Bekah Brunstetter about why Nicholas Sparks’ “The Notebook” and its film adaptation resonate with her so deeply. As the book writer for the musical adaptation that recently opened on Broadway, she wrote the piece as a way to honor her late grandfather. “The thing that was so beautiful, even when he was slipping away from us, he maintained his sense of humor and his love of life,” reflects the librettist, who hopes to “honor the experience of the disease but also provide some hope and uplift.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
Brunstetter is no stranger to working on tearjerking projects, having served as a writer and producer on the NBC drama series “This Is Us.” “All the work we did on ‘This Is Us...
Brunstetter is no stranger to working on tearjerking projects, having served as a writer and producer on the NBC drama series “This Is Us.” “All the work we did on ‘This Is Us...
- 4/21/2024
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
“I actually did see the movie before getting the script, I think it was the day before,” shares Joy Woods with a laugh, recalling the first time she experienced the 2004 film “The Notebook.” The Nicholas Sparks novel that inspired the movie has now been adapted to the stage with the actress in the role of Middle Allie. “I found myself watching the movie and seeing a very specific demographic and being, like, ‘Oh, this is relatable, but I don’t really see myself in this story,’” remembers the performer, who felt that the script for the musical and its approach to the central characters of Noah and Allie were “very affirming and reaffirming that I was supposed to be where I was.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
In the musical, both Noah and Allie are played by three different performers who depict the character at three distinct moments in her life,...
In the musical, both Noah and Allie are played by three different performers who depict the character at three distinct moments in her life,...
- 4/21/2024
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
Ingrid Michaelson is used to people crying when they talk to her about The Notebook. Earlier this year, she tells me on Zoom, her piano in the background, she did an interview about her work on the Broadway musical adaptation of the beloved 2004 film, based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks. The journalist she was talking to had lost both of his parents, and Michaelson had lost her parents as well — her mother in 2014, and her father three years later. “We both were staring at each other for like 30 seconds...
- 4/19/2024
- by Ej Dickson
- Rollingstone.com
Solomon Thomas is a football player for the NFL who is also a massive Broadway fan!
The 28-year-old defensive tackle for the New York Jets gets to enjoy everything that Broadway has to offer since he lives in the New York area.
Solomon caught a performance of the new musical The Notebook on Wednesday (March 27) and we have exclusive photos from his backstage visit with the cast after the show.
Solomon was seen chatting with stars Ryan Vasquez, Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson, and the rest of the company.
The musical, featuring new music by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, just had its official opening a couple weeks ago and we have all the photos from the event!
The Notebook is currently running at the Schoenfeld Theatre on Broadway in New York City.
The 28-year-old defensive tackle for the New York Jets gets to enjoy everything that Broadway has to offer since he lives in the New York area.
Solomon caught a performance of the new musical The Notebook on Wednesday (March 27) and we have exclusive photos from his backstage visit with the cast after the show.
Solomon was seen chatting with stars Ryan Vasquez, Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson, and the rest of the company.
The musical, featuring new music by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, just had its official opening a couple weeks ago and we have all the photos from the event!
The Notebook is currently running at the Schoenfeld Theatre on Broadway in New York City.
- 3/29/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
“The show is obviously a love story which I think people expect, but it’s also about loss and life and how you spend your days and your time and the people with whom you do that,” reflects Ryan Vasquez about the new musical “The Notebook,” which just opened on Broadway at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on March 14. The actor stars as Middle Noah, a character he originated in the tryout of the show in Chicago in 2022. He calls that production “an experiment” because the show touched “such an open nerve” when it premiered right in the wake of the pandemic. Watch our exclusive video interview above.
“The Notebook” is adapted from the Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name, which also inspired a successful film 20 years ago. Vasquez shares that he actually “saw the movie in theaters way back in 2004,” explaining that he was a “huge fan of Rachel McAdams,...
“The Notebook” is adapted from the Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name, which also inspired a successful film 20 years ago. Vasquez shares that he actually “saw the movie in theaters way back in 2004,” explaining that he was a “huge fan of Rachel McAdams,...
- 3/26/2024
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
The new Broadway musical The Notebook celebrated its opening night this week!
Singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, who wrote the music for the new show, joined the cast at the celebration on Thursday night (March 14) at the Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City.
Three sets of actors portray the roles of Allie and Noah, who were made famous by Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling in the movie version.
Cast members Joy Woods (Middle Allie), Ryan Vazquez (Middle Noah), Maryann Plunkett (Older Allie), Dorian Harewood (Older Noah), Jordan Tyson (Younger Allie), and John Cardoza (Younger Noah) all walked the red carpet at the event. Director Schele Williams and original book author Nicholas Sparks also were in attendance!
“What truly sells the couple’s romance — and, by extension, the entire show — are the dazzling performances by every version of Noah and Allie,” wrote Entertainment Weekly.
Get tickets now to see The Notebook on Broadway!
Singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, who wrote the music for the new show, joined the cast at the celebration on Thursday night (March 14) at the Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City.
Three sets of actors portray the roles of Allie and Noah, who were made famous by Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling in the movie version.
Cast members Joy Woods (Middle Allie), Ryan Vazquez (Middle Noah), Maryann Plunkett (Older Allie), Dorian Harewood (Older Noah), Jordan Tyson (Younger Allie), and John Cardoza (Younger Noah) all walked the red carpet at the event. Director Schele Williams and original book author Nicholas Sparks also were in attendance!
“What truly sells the couple’s romance — and, by extension, the entire show — are the dazzling performances by every version of Noah and Allie,” wrote Entertainment Weekly.
Get tickets now to see The Notebook on Broadway!
- 3/15/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Zayn has unveiled a new single, “What I Am.” The anthemic song heralds the musician’s fourth studio album, Room Under the Stairs, out May 17 via Mercury Records. Zayn teased the single on social media and during a short appearance on The Tonight Show earlier this week.
“Don’t take me for what I’m sayin’/ Just take me for what I am,” Zayn croons on the lovelorn singel. “‘Cause this is where I’m stayin’/ My two feet are in the sand.”
Room Under the Stairs was co-produced by...
“Don’t take me for what I’m sayin’/ Just take me for what I am,” Zayn croons on the lovelorn singel. “‘Cause this is where I’m stayin’/ My two feet are in the sand.”
Room Under the Stairs was co-produced by...
- 3/15/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
To say The Notebook had a devoted, built-in audience before it sang so much as a note on Broadway would be an understatement this romantic tear-jerker never attempts.
Based on Nicholas Sparks’ 1996 bestseller about a young – then older, then much older – couple who survives a lifetime of tribulations (until they don’t), the musical opening tonight at the Schoenfeld Theatre is the theatrical equivalent of muzak, comforting in its unapologetically manipulative way and unabashed in its disregard for anything approaching the grit of the real world.
The reference to muzak, by the way, isn’t meant to suggest that composer Ingrid Michaelson looks back quite that far for her musical inspirations. She has a lovely way with a melody, even if so many of the songs...
Based on Nicholas Sparks’ 1996 bestseller about a young – then older, then much older – couple who survives a lifetime of tribulations (until they don’t), the musical opening tonight at the Schoenfeld Theatre is the theatrical equivalent of muzak, comforting in its unapologetically manipulative way and unabashed in its disregard for anything approaching the grit of the real world.
The reference to muzak, by the way, isn’t meant to suggest that composer Ingrid Michaelson looks back quite that far for her musical inspirations. She has a lovely way with a melody, even if so many of the songs...
- 3/15/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Broadway adaptations of beloved movies are nothing new — and in fact will be increasing like never before this season with “Water for Elephants,” “The Outsiders,” “The Great Gatsby,” and more musical adaptations opening just in the next month.
It’s such a thrill, then, that “The Notebook” musical, based on the Nicholas Sparks book of the same name — which of course was also turned into the beloved movie starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams — is such a romantic, weepy success, managing to honor the tale fans know while also sneaking in a savvier story, one that doesn’t look away from the horrors of dementia but retains the beautiful message of everlasting love.
The book, by Bekah Brunstetter, begins with a few smart updates: The earliest action between Younger Noah (John Cardoza) and Allie (Jordan Tyson) is moved from the WWII-era of the film to Vietnam-era, which Noah and friends get tangled up in,...
It’s such a thrill, then, that “The Notebook” musical, based on the Nicholas Sparks book of the same name — which of course was also turned into the beloved movie starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams — is such a romantic, weepy success, managing to honor the tale fans know while also sneaking in a savvier story, one that doesn’t look away from the horrors of dementia but retains the beautiful message of everlasting love.
The book, by Bekah Brunstetter, begins with a few smart updates: The earliest action between Younger Noah (John Cardoza) and Allie (Jordan Tyson) is moved from the WWII-era of the film to Vietnam-era, which Noah and friends get tangled up in,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Erin Strecker
- Indiewire
“Time, time, time, time, it never was mine, mine, mine, mine,” sings the elderly Noah Calhoun (Dorian Harewood) in the opening number of The Notebook, the new Broadway musical with a gossamer score by indie-pop singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson. “But you know what is?/Love, hope, breath, and dreams/As cliché as that seems.”
Cliché is at the heart of The Notebook’s appeal, from Nicholas Sparks’s 1996 novel to the 2004 film starring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling as destined lovers Allie and Noah. “You are every reason, every hope, and every dream I ever had,” Sparks banally wrote in the novel. “Every day we are together is the greatest day of my life.” Though Michaelson alludes, with seeming self-awareness, to the platitudes of the source material in that opening song, this production never quite transcends the clichés that it conflictingly both seeks to challenge and embrace.
That’s in large...
Cliché is at the heart of The Notebook’s appeal, from Nicholas Sparks’s 1996 novel to the 2004 film starring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling as destined lovers Allie and Noah. “You are every reason, every hope, and every dream I ever had,” Sparks banally wrote in the novel. “Every day we are together is the greatest day of my life.” Though Michaelson alludes, with seeming self-awareness, to the platitudes of the source material in that opening song, this production never quite transcends the clichés that it conflictingly both seeks to challenge and embrace.
That’s in large...
- 3/15/2024
- by Dan Rubins
- Slant Magazine
After Zayn Malik spent the past few weeks teasing a new album, the singer officially announced Wednesday that the LP, titled Room Under the Stairs, would arrive May 17.
Malik revealed the album title, cover, and release date on social media. He added that the new project would be available for preorder on Friday — the same day the first single, “What I Am,” releases.
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“I think the intention behind this album fully is for the listener to get more...
Malik revealed the album title, cover, and release date on social media. He added that the new project would be available for preorder on Friday — the same day the first single, “What I Am,” releases.
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“I think the intention behind this album fully is for the listener to get more...
- 3/13/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
In the two weeks since Gold Derby launched the 2024 Tony Awards nominations predictions center, over 600 users have made their preliminary picks for which shows, performers and creatives will land coveted nominations. This season, 20 musicals and musical revivals will compete for only a handful of slots in each category, making this one of the most competitive seasons in recent memory. Scroll to the bottom of the article for a tally of nominations by show in 10 of the 15 musical categories based on our current combined odds.
In the top category of Best Musical, our savvy users predict three shows are out front: “Suffs,” with music and lyrics by Shaina Taub, “The Notebook,” with score by Ingrid Michaelson and “Here Lies Love,” featuring a score by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim. Rounding out our current top five are “Days of Wine and Roses” by Tony-winning composer Adam Guettel and the incoming “Lempicka,” directed by Tony winner Rachel Chavkin.
In the top category of Best Musical, our savvy users predict three shows are out front: “Suffs,” with music and lyrics by Shaina Taub, “The Notebook,” with score by Ingrid Michaelson and “Here Lies Love,” featuring a score by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim. Rounding out our current top five are “Days of Wine and Roses” by Tony-winning composer Adam Guettel and the incoming “Lempicka,” directed by Tony winner Rachel Chavkin.
- 3/12/2024
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
Zayn Malik is gearing up to release his long-awaited fourth studio album, and he’s co-produced the upcoming LP with Grammy-winner Dave Cobb, Rolling Stone can exclusively confirm.
In working with Cobb — one of Nashville’s most accomplished and in-demand producers — Malik will explore new sonic territory and lean into pairing his unmistakable vocals with live instrumentation. The soulful singer-songwriter had spent several years writing the album at his home in rural Pennsylvania before enlisting Cobb’s help as a co-producer. There’s no release date or title yet, but...
In working with Cobb — one of Nashville’s most accomplished and in-demand producers — Malik will explore new sonic territory and lean into pairing his unmistakable vocals with live instrumentation. The soulful singer-songwriter had spent several years writing the album at his home in rural Pennsylvania before enlisting Cobb’s help as a co-producer. There’s no release date or title yet, but...
- 2/28/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Netflix has unveiled the trailer for Season 3 of the comedy series “Girls5eva,” set to debut on the streamer on March 14.
This will be the first season of “Girls5eva” to debut since Peacock canceled the show and Netflix picked it up for third season. Netflix also acquired the non-exclusive rights to Season 1 and 2 of the UCP-produced series.
Series regulars Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Busy Philipps and Paula Pell star as the members of a one-hit wonder ’90s girl group who experience a resurgence of fame decades after their star has faded. Now in Season 3, the women have recorded a fresh album “Returnity,” and are ready to take their talents on the road for a comeback tour.
The synopsis for Season 3 reads, “With no plan, tour manager, or venues secured, the ladies pile into a van and hit the great unknown, doing their damnedest to promote their album and get back on top.
This will be the first season of “Girls5eva” to debut since Peacock canceled the show and Netflix picked it up for third season. Netflix also acquired the non-exclusive rights to Season 1 and 2 of the UCP-produced series.
Series regulars Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Busy Philipps and Paula Pell star as the members of a one-hit wonder ’90s girl group who experience a resurgence of fame decades after their star has faded. Now in Season 3, the women have recorded a fresh album “Returnity,” and are ready to take their talents on the road for a comeback tour.
The synopsis for Season 3 reads, “With no plan, tour manager, or venues secured, the ladies pile into a van and hit the great unknown, doing their damnedest to promote their album and get back on top.
- 2/15/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Winter had a chilling effect on Broadway last week, with most shows reporting at least some downturn at the box office and overall receipts dropping nearly 10% from the previous week.
In all, box office for the 24 productions totaled $21,192,251 for the week ending February 11, with attendance of 187,573 down about 12% from the previous week.
Only a half-dozen shows bucked the downward trend, most notably Sweeney Todd, which on February 9 welcomed Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster as the permanent replacements for Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford (understudies had been filling in since the originals departed January 14). Grosses for the Sondheim revival were up $402,763 for a $1,260,185 total.
Joining the roster was The Notebook, just a few seats shy of selling out all of its first three previews at the Schoenfeld Theatre. The production, with music by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter, grossed $364,678 for the three performances, with a healthy average ticket...
In all, box office for the 24 productions totaled $21,192,251 for the week ending February 11, with attendance of 187,573 down about 12% from the previous week.
Only a half-dozen shows bucked the downward trend, most notably Sweeney Todd, which on February 9 welcomed Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster as the permanent replacements for Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford (understudies had been filling in since the originals departed January 14). Grosses for the Sondheim revival were up $402,763 for a $1,260,185 total.
Joining the roster was The Notebook, just a few seats shy of selling out all of its first three previews at the Schoenfeld Theatre. The production, with music by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter, grossed $364,678 for the three performances, with a healthy average ticket...
- 2/13/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Winter songs are meant to act like a warm blanket during the coldest time of the year. Since the season encourages us to stay indoors, winter songs offer us some much needed comfort when we're feeling alone. That's why they often touch on serious topics from isolation and seasonal depression to lost love and the feeling of hopelessness. However, not all winter songs are sad songs. Some capture the excitement of the holiday season with lyrics about having fun in the snow, spending time with family, and falling in love with someone new. They also touch on new beginnings, with spring just on the horizon.
So, if you're in need of a cozy playlist, here are 15 songs that touch on both the highs and lows of the winter season.
1. Songs About Winter: "Winter Song" by Sara Bareilles, Ingrid Michaelson
In "Winter Song," Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson compare the chilly season to tough times.
So, if you're in need of a cozy playlist, here are 15 songs that touch on both the highs and lows of the winter season.
1. Songs About Winter: "Winter Song" by Sara Bareilles, Ingrid Michaelson
In "Winter Song," Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson compare the chilly season to tough times.
- 11/4/2023
- by Michele Mendez
- Popsugar.com
From October 5 to October 8, non-profit organization Pride and Less Prejudice (Plp) will hold its third annual #BannedTogether virtual auction to raise $15,000 to send 1,200 LGBTQ-inclusive books to elementary schools across the U.S.
This year’s auction features items and experiences donated by a star-studded group including actor Neil Patrick Harris, fashion designer Christian Siriano, performer Frankie James Grande, singer Hayley Kiyoko, actor Daniel Radcliffe, tennis legend Billie Jean King, actress Sally Field, drag queens Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme, singer Melissa Etheridge, actor Chris Colfer, actress Lily Tomlin and writer Jane Wagner, comedian Ilana Glazer, drag queen Brooke Lynn Hytes, drag queen Latrice Royale, actress Elvira, Broadway icon Idina Menzel, singer Lance Bass, Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon, actor Alan Cumming, television personality Tim Gunn, actress Nicole Maines, actor Harvey Guillén, actress Kat Barrell, singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, singer-songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright, actress Lisa Ann Walter, advocate Desmond is Amazing, actor Leo Sheng,...
This year’s auction features items and experiences donated by a star-studded group including actor Neil Patrick Harris, fashion designer Christian Siriano, performer Frankie James Grande, singer Hayley Kiyoko, actor Daniel Radcliffe, tennis legend Billie Jean King, actress Sally Field, drag queens Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme, singer Melissa Etheridge, actor Chris Colfer, actress Lily Tomlin and writer Jane Wagner, comedian Ilana Glazer, drag queen Brooke Lynn Hytes, drag queen Latrice Royale, actress Elvira, Broadway icon Idina Menzel, singer Lance Bass, Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon, actor Alan Cumming, television personality Tim Gunn, actress Nicole Maines, actor Harvey Guillén, actress Kat Barrell, singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, singer-songwriter and composer Rufus Wainwright, actress Lisa Ann Walter, advocate Desmond is Amazing, actor Leo Sheng,...
- 10/6/2023
- Look to the Stars
The nonprofit organization Pride and Less Prejudice is holding its third annual Banned Together virtual auction to send LGBTQ-inclusive books to elementary schools. Bidding options include items and experiences donated from over 30 celebrities including Daniel Radcliffe, Billie Jean King, Neil Patrick Harris and more.
The auction aims to raise $15,000 to send 1,200 LGBTQ-inclusive books to elementary schools across the United States.
This year’s auction items include a pair of concert tickets with a postshow meet and greet from Rufus Wainwright; a pair of tickets to see Melissa Etheridge in her Broadway show “My Window”; a pair of tickets to see Frankie James Grande in the off-Broadway show “Titanique”; a pair of tickets to Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme’s Holiday Tour, as well as a photo opportunity; signed and personalized merch from Lily Tomlin, Jane Wagner, and Elvira; a signed original sketch from Christian Siriano; personalized video messages from Nicole Maines,...
The auction aims to raise $15,000 to send 1,200 LGBTQ-inclusive books to elementary schools across the United States.
This year’s auction items include a pair of concert tickets with a postshow meet and greet from Rufus Wainwright; a pair of tickets to see Melissa Etheridge in her Broadway show “My Window”; a pair of tickets to see Frankie James Grande in the off-Broadway show “Titanique”; a pair of tickets to Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme’s Holiday Tour, as well as a photo opportunity; signed and personalized merch from Lily Tomlin, Jane Wagner, and Elvira; a signed original sketch from Christian Siriano; personalized video messages from Nicole Maines,...
- 10/6/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
New York city certainly hasn’t been immune to the effects of the strikes. But while Hollywood has largely been at a standstill, major players in theater, music, sports and tech have been as busy as ever. In The Hollywood Reporter’s NYC spotlight, meet the 25 attorneys handling big-ticket catalog deals, navigating AI copyright fights, buying and selling sports teams, and helping clients chase Broadway dreams.
Profiles by Winston Cho, Kirsten Chuba, Mesfin Fekadu, Caitlin Huston, Katie Kilkenny, Sydney Odman and Alex Weprin.
Lisa Alter
Alter Kendrick & Baron
NYU School of Law
Selling off big-deal music catalogs has been a growing phenomenon, and Alter is helping her clients profit. She represented Primary Wave in buying a stake in the catalogs of The Doors and Huey Lewis and the News; BMG Rights Management in the acquisition of rights from Peter Frampton and The Hollies; and Influence Media Partners in acquiring...
Profiles by Winston Cho, Kirsten Chuba, Mesfin Fekadu, Caitlin Huston, Katie Kilkenny, Sydney Odman and Alex Weprin.
Lisa Alter
Alter Kendrick & Baron
NYU School of Law
Selling off big-deal music catalogs has been a growing phenomenon, and Alter is helping her clients profit. She represented Primary Wave in buying a stake in the catalogs of The Doors and Huey Lewis and the News; BMG Rights Management in the acquisition of rights from Peter Frampton and The Hollies; and Influence Media Partners in acquiring...
- 9/29/2023
- by Ashley Cullins, Editor
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Notebook musical is heading to Broadway early next year. Preview performances will kick off on February 6th, 2024 at New York’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre ahead of the opening night on March 14th.
The adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ 1996 romance novel The Notebook previously ran at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater in the fall of 2022. It features music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson, with a book by This is Us supervising producer Bekah Brunstetter and choreography by Katie Spelman. Michael Greif and Schele Williams will split directing duties.
Early access to pre-sale tickets will be available to American Express cardholders beginning Tuesday, September 12th through Tuesday, September 19th and Audience Rewards members from Tuesday, September 19th through Friday, September 22nd at Telecharge.com ahead of the general on-sale taking place on Tuesday, September 26th.
Alternatively, fans can purchase tickets via StubHub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program. StubHub is a secondary market ticketing platform,...
The adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ 1996 romance novel The Notebook previously ran at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater in the fall of 2022. It features music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson, with a book by This is Us supervising producer Bekah Brunstetter and choreography by Katie Spelman. Michael Greif and Schele Williams will split directing duties.
Early access to pre-sale tickets will be available to American Express cardholders beginning Tuesday, September 12th through Tuesday, September 19th and Audience Rewards members from Tuesday, September 19th through Friday, September 22nd at Telecharge.com ahead of the general on-sale taking place on Tuesday, September 26th.
Alternatively, fans can purchase tickets via StubHub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program. StubHub is a secondary market ticketing platform,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
The Notebook musical is heading to Broadway early next year. Preview performances will kick off on February 6th, 2024 at New York’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre ahead of the opening night on March 14th.
The adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ 1996 romance novel The Notebook previously ran at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater in the fall of 2022. It features music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson, with a book by This is Us supervising producer Bekah Brunstetter and choreography by Katie Spelman. Michael Greif and Schele Williams will split directing duties.
Early access to pre-sale tickets will be available to American Express cardholders beginning Tuesday, September 12th through Tuesday, September 19th and Audience Rewards members from Tuesday, September 19th through Friday, September 22nd at Telecharge.com ahead of the general on-sale taking place on Tuesday, September 26th.
Alternatively, fans can purchase tickets via StubHub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program. StubHub is a secondary market ticketing platform,...
The adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ 1996 romance novel The Notebook previously ran at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater in the fall of 2022. It features music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson, with a book by This is Us supervising producer Bekah Brunstetter and choreography by Katie Spelman. Michael Greif and Schele Williams will split directing duties.
Early access to pre-sale tickets will be available to American Express cardholders beginning Tuesday, September 12th through Tuesday, September 19th and Audience Rewards members from Tuesday, September 19th through Friday, September 22nd at Telecharge.com ahead of the general on-sale taking place on Tuesday, September 26th.
Alternatively, fans can purchase tickets via StubHub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program. StubHub is a secondary market ticketing platform,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Update, with revised preview date: A new stage musical adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel The Notebook will arrive on Broadway this spring, with music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a book by playwright and This Is Us writer/producer Bekah Brunstetter, producers Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch announced today.
Previews will begin at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Saturday, February 10, 2024, ahead of a Thursday, March 14 opening night.
The production will be directed by Michael Greif and Schele Williams, with choreography by Katie Spelman (Associate Choreographer on Moulin Rouge! The Musical).
Casting will be announced at a later date.
The novel, which chronicles the lifelong romance of couple Allie and Noah, was published in 1996 and has since sold millions of copies. A hit 2004 film adaptation, directed by Nick Cassavetes and written by Jeremy Leven and Jan Sardi,...
Previews will begin at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on Saturday, February 10, 2024, ahead of a Thursday, March 14 opening night.
The production will be directed by Michael Greif and Schele Williams, with choreography by Katie Spelman (Associate Choreographer on Moulin Rouge! The Musical).
Casting will be announced at a later date.
The novel, which chronicles the lifelong romance of couple Allie and Noah, was published in 1996 and has since sold millions of copies. A hit 2004 film adaptation, directed by Nick Cassavetes and written by Jeremy Leven and Jan Sardi,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Elemental and the start of the Tribeca Film Festival.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts premiere
Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe, Liza Koshy, Peter Dinklage, Luna Lauren Velez, Dean Scott Vazquez, Peter Cullen and Pete Davidson walked the red carpet in Brooklyn on Monday for the U.S. premiere of the latest Transformers flick.
Peter Dinklage, Lauren Vélez, Pete Davidson, Tobe Nwigwe, David Sobolov, Ron Perlman, Tongayi Chirisa, Steven Caple Jr., Peter Cullen, Cristo Fernández, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Dominique Fishback, Anthony Ramos and Liza Koshy Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback and Tobe Nwigwe
Tiny Beautiful Things FYC
The Tiny Beautiful Things team, including star Kathryn Hahn, attended an FYC event in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Tanzyn Crawford, Ingrid Michaelson, Kathryn Hahn, Lauren Neustadter...
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts premiere
Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe, Liza Koshy, Peter Dinklage, Luna Lauren Velez, Dean Scott Vazquez, Peter Cullen and Pete Davidson walked the red carpet in Brooklyn on Monday for the U.S. premiere of the latest Transformers flick.
Peter Dinklage, Lauren Vélez, Pete Davidson, Tobe Nwigwe, David Sobolov, Ron Perlman, Tongayi Chirisa, Steven Caple Jr., Peter Cullen, Cristo Fernández, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Dominique Fishback, Anthony Ramos and Liza Koshy Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback and Tobe Nwigwe
Tiny Beautiful Things FYC
The Tiny Beautiful Things team, including star Kathryn Hahn, attended an FYC event in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Tanzyn Crawford, Ingrid Michaelson, Kathryn Hahn, Lauren Neustadter...
- 6/9/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A film or TV series is often most effective and potent as an artform when it makes us feel, so what are the best ways that good scores elicit an emotional response in the audience? Which film or TV scores and composers are you most fond of and why? These were some of the secrets revealed by five top composers when they joined Gold Derby’s special “Meet the Experts” Q&a event with 2023 Emmy Awards contenders: Bear McCreary (“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”), Tom Howe (“Shrinking” and “Ted Lasso”), Stephen Barton (“Star Trek: Picard”), John Powell (“Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie”) and Ingrid Michaelson (“Tiny Beautiful Things”). Watch our fascinating full group roundtable panel above, and click on each name above to view each nominee’s individual interview.
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“There’s only one thing you ever need to ask a filmmaker,...
See dozens of interviews with 2023 awards contenders
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- 5/31/2023
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
It was on the set of Wild that Tiny Beautiful Things author and executive producer Cheryl Strayed knew she wanted to work with Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Dern again after having “so much fun” collaborating together.
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Strayed said Saturday at the Deadline’s Contenders Television awards-season event that the trio ended up becoming “very dear friends” adding that their work is something that she “deeply admired” and women who she could trust would honor her memoir.
Executive producer Liz Tigelaar said that she had been a fan of Strayed’s work and when she was approached by Witherspoon’s producing partner Lauren Neustadter about the adaptation she immediately said, “Yes, I’m in! And then, I was like, ‘I have no idea, how do you adapt advice columns?'”
Hulu’s Tiny Beautiful Things stars Kathryn Hahn as Clare, a writer who reluctantly...
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Strayed said Saturday at the Deadline’s Contenders Television awards-season event that the trio ended up becoming “very dear friends” adding that their work is something that she “deeply admired” and women who she could trust would honor her memoir.
Executive producer Liz Tigelaar said that she had been a fan of Strayed’s work and when she was approached by Witherspoon’s producing partner Lauren Neustadter about the adaptation she immediately said, “Yes, I’m in! And then, I was like, ‘I have no idea, how do you adapt advice columns?'”
Hulu’s Tiny Beautiful Things stars Kathryn Hahn as Clare, a writer who reluctantly...
- 4/15/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
The stars and creatives behind Hulu’s “Tiny Beautiful Things” celebrated the premiere of their upcoming show at an ethereal and intimate event, presented by Hulu, ABC Signature and Variety.
“Tiny Beautiful Things” stars Kathryn Hahn as an anonymous and revered advice columnist whose own life is falling apart. Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern are among the executive producers behind the buzzy show, which begins streaming on April 7 on Hulu.
Adapted for television by Liz Tigelaar, “Tiny Beautiful Things” is based on Cheryl Strayed’s New York Times bestseller of the same name, which is comprised of a collection of essays from Strayed’s “Dear Sugar” advice column, which she wrote anonymously more than a decade ago.
At the Los Angeles premiere, Tigelaar and Strayed walked the purple carpet, adorned with bright florals, to discuss their latest project.
“Once I sat down to figure it out, it was beyond what I had dreamed.
“Tiny Beautiful Things” stars Kathryn Hahn as an anonymous and revered advice columnist whose own life is falling apart. Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern are among the executive producers behind the buzzy show, which begins streaming on April 7 on Hulu.
Adapted for television by Liz Tigelaar, “Tiny Beautiful Things” is based on Cheryl Strayed’s New York Times bestseller of the same name, which is comprised of a collection of essays from Strayed’s “Dear Sugar” advice column, which she wrote anonymously more than a decade ago.
At the Los Angeles premiere, Tigelaar and Strayed walked the purple carpet, adorned with bright florals, to discuss their latest project.
“Once I sat down to figure it out, it was beyond what I had dreamed.
- 4/3/2023
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
Patti Smith unexpectedly popped by an all-star Paul McCartney charity tribute concert at New York’s Carnegie Hall on Wednesday, March 15th, during which she performed a moving cover of The Beatles’ 1967 cut “She’s Leaving Home.” Watch the fan-shot footage below.
McCartney himself wasn’t on hand for the show, which raised money for music education programs, but it featured an absolutely stacked lineup including Graham Nash, Wings guitarist Denny Laine, Bettye Lavette, Nancy Wilson, Lyle Lovett, Bruce Hornsby, Shovels & Rope, Lake Street Dive, Natalie Merchant, Allison Russell, Ingrid Michaelson, and Christopher Cross. They were all backed by a house band led by Rolling Stones touring drummer Steve Jordan and Fab Faux bassist Will Lee.
Other highlights from the concert include Nash’s rendition of “For No One,” Lavette’s soulful version of “Maybe I’m Amazed,” and Wilson and Laine performing Wings’ “Band on the Run.” To close out the show,...
McCartney himself wasn’t on hand for the show, which raised money for music education programs, but it featured an absolutely stacked lineup including Graham Nash, Wings guitarist Denny Laine, Bettye Lavette, Nancy Wilson, Lyle Lovett, Bruce Hornsby, Shovels & Rope, Lake Street Dive, Natalie Merchant, Allison Russell, Ingrid Michaelson, and Christopher Cross. They were all backed by a house band led by Rolling Stones touring drummer Steve Jordan and Fab Faux bassist Will Lee.
Other highlights from the concert include Nash’s rendition of “For No One,” Lavette’s soulful version of “Maybe I’m Amazed,” and Wilson and Laine performing Wings’ “Band on the Run.” To close out the show,...
- 3/16/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
With the fate of Hulu’s ownership soon to be determined, Disney CEO Bob Iger says it is “very tricky” to pin down its long-term value given that streaming overall is still in a “nascent” stage.
“We’re really studying the business very, very carefully, all those competitive dynamics, with an understanding that we have a good platform in Hulu,” the exec said in an appearance at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference. “We have very strong original programming … and we also have a good library.” The service, he added, is “very attractive for advertisers.”
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“We’re really studying the business very, very carefully, all those competitive dynamics, with an understanding that we have a good platform in Hulu,” the exec said in an appearance at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference. “We have very strong original programming … and we also have a good library.” The service, he added, is “very attractive for advertisers.”
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- 3/9/2023
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Singer/songwriter Ingrid Michaelson has been tapped to help score Hulu’s upcoming Tiny Beautiful Things from Liz Tigelaar, based on the Cheryl Strayed’s best-selling book.
Michaelson will collaborate with composers/producers Gabriel Mann and Juan Ariza. She also wrote and recorded a new original song for the series titled “Not Gone” that will be featured in the finale, and covered the Indigo Girls’ “Closer to Fine” for the premiere.
The songs and score will be released by Hollywood Records in conjunction with the series premiere date of April 7. The series is from ABC Signature and Hello Sunshine and stars Kathryn Hahn (Wandavision).
“Writing the score for Tiny Beautiful Things was one of the most fulfilling and scary experiences I’ve had,” said Michaelson. “I didn’t think I had the skill set, but Gabe’s experience in this world mixed with my producer Juan’s understanding of...
Michaelson will collaborate with composers/producers Gabriel Mann and Juan Ariza. She also wrote and recorded a new original song for the series titled “Not Gone” that will be featured in the finale, and covered the Indigo Girls’ “Closer to Fine” for the premiere.
The songs and score will be released by Hollywood Records in conjunction with the series premiere date of April 7. The series is from ABC Signature and Hello Sunshine and stars Kathryn Hahn (Wandavision).
“Writing the score for Tiny Beautiful Things was one of the most fulfilling and scary experiences I’ve had,” said Michaelson. “I didn’t think I had the skill set, but Gabe’s experience in this world mixed with my producer Juan’s understanding of...
- 3/7/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Multi-platinum selling recording artist, producer and philanthropist Zayn Malik has inked with UTA for representation across music, film and television, among other areas.
The most recent album release for the British artist, who rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction, was 2021’s acclaimed Nobody is Listening. His debut solo album, Mind of Mine (2016), made him the first UK male solo artist to simultaneously chart at #1 on the UK and US album charts in the first week of release, with his lead single “Pillowtalk” hitting #1 in 68 countries around the world and being certified 5x platinum by the RIAA. Malik’s sophomore solo effort, the gold certified Icarus Falls, was released in 2018.
The artist known for his hybrid style of pop and R&b, who is currently at work on his fourth studio album, was with One Direction from 2010-2015. It was his time with that group...
The most recent album release for the British artist, who rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction, was 2021’s acclaimed Nobody is Listening. His debut solo album, Mind of Mine (2016), made him the first UK male solo artist to simultaneously chart at #1 on the UK and US album charts in the first week of release, with his lead single “Pillowtalk” hitting #1 in 68 countries around the world and being certified 5x platinum by the RIAA. Malik’s sophomore solo effort, the gold certified Icarus Falls, was released in 2018.
The artist known for his hybrid style of pop and R&b, who is currently at work on his fourth studio album, was with One Direction from 2010-2015. It was his time with that group...
- 1/26/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Zayn Malik is paying tribute to one of music’s greatest. On Friday, the R&b singer forayed into rock ‘n’ roll with the release of “Angel,” a cover of the Jimi Hendrix song, coinciding with the late legend’s 80th birthday.
Opening with Hendrix’s signature guitar, Malik’s powerful vocals come in to sing the track that was released as part of the icon’s posthumous The Cry of Love LP. (Hendrix recorded the original song just months before his death.)
Hendrix’s estate invited the British star...
Opening with Hendrix’s signature guitar, Malik’s powerful vocals come in to sing the track that was released as part of the icon’s posthumous The Cry of Love LP. (Hendrix recorded the original song just months before his death.)
Hendrix’s estate invited the British star...
- 11/25/2022
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Prime Video has released the official teaser trailer for the upcoming dark comedy-drama series “Mammals,” starring James Corden and Sally Hawkins. All six episodes will drop Nov. 11.
Directed by Stephanie Laing and written by Jez Butterworth, “Mammals” follows Jamie (Corden), a chef who discovers shocking secrets about his pregnant wife, Amandine (Melia Kreiling). Jamie searches for answers with the help of his brother-in-law Jeff (Colin Morgan), but stumbles upon cracks in Jeff’s marriage to Jamie’s sister Lue (Hawkins) along the way.
The series is produced by Street Hassle, in association with Vertigo Films and Fulwell 73. Watch the teaser below.
Also in today’s TV news:
Trailers
Apple TV+ has released the official trailer of the original preschool series “Slumberkins,” premiering globally on the streamer Nov. 4.
From The Jim Henson Company, the series follows the adventures of Bigfoot, Unicorn, Sloth, Yak and Fox as they empower the emotional...
Directed by Stephanie Laing and written by Jez Butterworth, “Mammals” follows Jamie (Corden), a chef who discovers shocking secrets about his pregnant wife, Amandine (Melia Kreiling). Jamie searches for answers with the help of his brother-in-law Jeff (Colin Morgan), but stumbles upon cracks in Jeff’s marriage to Jamie’s sister Lue (Hawkins) along the way.
The series is produced by Street Hassle, in association with Vertigo Films and Fulwell 73. Watch the teaser below.
Also in today’s TV news:
Trailers
Apple TV+ has released the official trailer of the original preschool series “Slumberkins,” premiering globally on the streamer Nov. 4.
From The Jim Henson Company, the series follows the adventures of Bigfoot, Unicorn, Sloth, Yak and Fox as they empower the emotional...
- 10/17/2022
- by Katie Reul, Michaela Zee and EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
After her stunning Drama Actress victory in 2020, Zendaya returns to the Emmy Awards this year with triple the number of nominations (make that quadruple when her series bid as an executive producer gets finalized). In addition to her second nomination for acting in “Euphoria,” the multitalented star also nabbed two more in the Music and Lyrics category for penning the lyrics to “I’m Tired” and “Elliot’s Song.”
She faces off against a field that includes offerings from “Schmigadoon!,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” and “This Is Us.”
“Euphoria” won this race back in 2020 for “All For Us,” which was penned by Labrinth, That tune bested two compositions from “Little Fires Everywhere” by Ingrid Michaelson: “The Black Godfather” co-written by Pharrell Williams, and “Watchmen” by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. It also edged out a song from “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” and two of its 2022 rivals: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel...
She faces off against a field that includes offerings from “Schmigadoon!,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” and “This Is Us.”
“Euphoria” won this race back in 2020 for “All For Us,” which was penned by Labrinth, That tune bested two compositions from “Little Fires Everywhere” by Ingrid Michaelson: “The Black Godfather” co-written by Pharrell Williams, and “Watchmen” by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. It also edged out a song from “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” and two of its 2022 rivals: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel...
- 7/23/2022
- by David Buchanan
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: Disney is developing a new musical comedy, Penelope, a unique twist on the classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea. Robert Sudduth writing the script, and Will Gluck is producing through his Olive Bridge banner. Exact plot details are being kept under wraps other than it being loosely based on the classic fairy tale.
Sources also add that it is in early development but is being developed for a theatrical release. Original music by singer/songwriter for the film will be written Ingrid Michaelson and Broadway superstar Larry O’Keefe.
Sudduth has worked extensively in television, most recently as a co-executive producer on Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and the upcoming musical prequel on Paramount+, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. He’s expanded his talents on the feature side with several projects in development including Tias for Universal, Will Packer Productions and Eva Longoria’s Unbelievable Entertainment.
As for Gluck,...
Sources also add that it is in early development but is being developed for a theatrical release. Original music by singer/songwriter for the film will be written Ingrid Michaelson and Broadway superstar Larry O’Keefe.
Sudduth has worked extensively in television, most recently as a co-executive producer on Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and the upcoming musical prequel on Paramount+, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. He’s expanded his talents on the feature side with several projects in development including Tias for Universal, Will Packer Productions and Eva Longoria’s Unbelievable Entertainment.
As for Gluck,...
- 7/21/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Just in time to celebrate Pride weekend The live recording of Songs of the Phoenix, will be available everywhere, digitally, Friday, June 24th. Songs of the Phoenix features music by composers and lyricists Ty Defoe, Alexandra Elle, Siedah Garrett, Joriah Kwame, Daniel Lazour, Patrick Lazour, Melissa Li, Andrew Lippa, Ingrid Michaelson, Stephen Schwartz, Stephen Sondheim, Diana Syrse, and Kit Yan.
- 6/24/2022
- by Stephi Wild
- BroadwayWorld.com
“For me there’s something so magical about the show because it doesn’t traffic in cynicism,” declares Josh Gad about his passion project “Central Park,” the animated musical comedy series that he co-created, co-writes and stars in. Funnily enough, the same can also be said about romantic comedy “Wolf Like Me,” Gad’s other TV project this past season on which he stars opposite Isla Fisher. Both projects feature Gad at his most lovable, showing once again how good he is at portraying endearingly quirky and unvarnished characters. They also naturally reflect his inclination to work on projects that provide much needed levity during some particularly challenging times. Watch our exclusive video interview above.
In Peacock’s “Wolf Like Me,” Gary (Gad) is a single father living in Adelaide, Australia with his 11-year-old daughter Emma (Ariel Donoghue), both still grieving the death of Emma’s mother. They encounter Mary (Fisher), a reclusive,...
In Peacock’s “Wolf Like Me,” Gary (Gad) is a single father living in Adelaide, Australia with his 11-year-old daughter Emma (Ariel Donoghue), both still grieving the death of Emma’s mother. They encounter Mary (Fisher), a reclusive,...
- 5/19/2022
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
Nicholas Sparks, the author of romantic weepies like “The Notebook,” “A Walk to Remember,” “Dear John” and “The Last Song,” is partnering with Universal Pictures to produce three feature films.
The movies will be based on some of his recent novels, including “The Wish,” an emotional story about first love. During the pandemic alone, Sparks churned out “The Return,” which was published in September 2020 and recently optioned for film, as well as “The Wish,” which came out in September 2021. His 23rd novel, “Dreamland,” will be published in September 2022.
Tuesday’s announcement comes as part of a first-look production agreement between Sparks and Universal.
Zack Hayden will produce “The Wish” on behalf of Anonymous Content with oversight by Anonymous Content CEO Dawn Olmstead and Cco David Levin. They will work alongside Sparks’ longtime literary agent and collaborator Theresa Park, as well as Universal Pictures’ VP of production development Lexi Barta.
“Nick...
The movies will be based on some of his recent novels, including “The Wish,” an emotional story about first love. During the pandemic alone, Sparks churned out “The Return,” which was published in September 2020 and recently optioned for film, as well as “The Wish,” which came out in September 2021. His 23rd novel, “Dreamland,” will be published in September 2022.
Tuesday’s announcement comes as part of a first-look production agreement between Sparks and Universal.
Zack Hayden will produce “The Wish” on behalf of Anonymous Content with oversight by Anonymous Content CEO Dawn Olmstead and Cco David Levin. They will work alongside Sparks’ longtime literary agent and collaborator Theresa Park, as well as Universal Pictures’ VP of production development Lexi Barta.
“Nick...
- 5/17/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
#1 New York Times bestselling author Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook) has entered into a first-look production agreement with Universal Pictures, which will see him produce three features for the studio alongside Anonymous Content.
The films will be based on some of Sparks’ most recent novels, the first being his 2021 hit The Wish—a story about the enduring legacy of first love, and the decisions that haunt us forever. Zack Hayden will produce the big-screen adaptation on behalf of Anonymous Content with oversight by CEO Dawn Olmstead and Cco David Levine, alongside Sparks’ longtime literary agent and collaborator, Theresa Park, and Universal Pictures’ Vice President of Production Development, Lexi Barta.
“Nick Sparks’s evocative novels have served as beloved cultural touchstones, with strong characters and powerful themes that make them ideal for cinematic adaptation,” said Universal Pictures President, Peter Cramer. “We are honored to partner with Nick, Theresa, and Anonymous Content on these new films,...
The films will be based on some of Sparks’ most recent novels, the first being his 2021 hit The Wish—a story about the enduring legacy of first love, and the decisions that haunt us forever. Zack Hayden will produce the big-screen adaptation on behalf of Anonymous Content with oversight by CEO Dawn Olmstead and Cco David Levine, alongside Sparks’ longtime literary agent and collaborator, Theresa Park, and Universal Pictures’ Vice President of Production Development, Lexi Barta.
“Nick Sparks’s evocative novels have served as beloved cultural touchstones, with strong characters and powerful themes that make them ideal for cinematic adaptation,” said Universal Pictures President, Peter Cramer. “We are honored to partner with Nick, Theresa, and Anonymous Content on these new films,...
- 5/17/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
This month, Rob Thomas reunited with Carlos Santana for “Move,” their first new song together since “Smooth.” But as Thomas told Rolling Stone when discussing the making of that single, it’s not the only project he’s been working on during lockdown: He’s also just wrapped up his first Christmas record.
According to Thomas, the album, scheduled for release this fall, includes originals as well as covers of Ray Charles’ “That Spirit of Christmas” and Bryan Adams’ “Christmas Time.” Duet partners include Brad Paisley, singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and...
According to Thomas, the album, scheduled for release this fall, includes originals as well as covers of Ray Charles’ “That Spirit of Christmas” and Bryan Adams’ “Christmas Time.” Duet partners include Brad Paisley, singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and...
- 8/27/2021
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
Apple TV+’s Central Park will welcome a slew of guest voice cast members and songwriters for its sophomore season.
During the animated series’ panel at Atx Television Festival on Wednesday, co-creator Loren Bouchard touted a lineup of guest stars including Yvette Nicole Brown, Billy Porter, Don Lemon, Patti Lupone, Jennifer Lewis, Ellie Kemper, Dan Stevens and Javier Munoz.
He also revealed that Regina Spektor, Ingrid Michaelson, Rufus Wainright, Michael Bublé, and Shaggy will be among the guest songwriters bringing their talents for season two.
In Season 2 of Central Park, which will debut on June 25, the Tillerman family continues to navigate living in and caring for the world’s most famous park. Molly experiences the trials and tribulations of adolescence; Cole is challenged by a truly embarrassing moment at school; Paige continues to chase down the Mayor’s corruption story; and Owen juggles managing the park, his staff, and his...
During the animated series’ panel at Atx Television Festival on Wednesday, co-creator Loren Bouchard touted a lineup of guest stars including Yvette Nicole Brown, Billy Porter, Don Lemon, Patti Lupone, Jennifer Lewis, Ellie Kemper, Dan Stevens and Javier Munoz.
He also revealed that Regina Spektor, Ingrid Michaelson, Rufus Wainright, Michael Bublé, and Shaggy will be among the guest songwriters bringing their talents for season two.
In Season 2 of Central Park, which will debut on June 25, the Tillerman family continues to navigate living in and caring for the world’s most famous park. Molly experiences the trials and tribulations of adolescence; Cole is challenged by a truly embarrassing moment at school; Paige continues to chase down the Mayor’s corruption story; and Owen juggles managing the park, his staff, and his...
- 6/17/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: MRC Film, through its Elizabeth Cantillon-led romance label, has optioned feature rights to the bestselling Nicholas Sparks novel The Return. Perhaps this sparks the return of romantic films, a genre that the author has contributed to with 11 filmed novel adaptations that include The Notebook, Message in a Bottle, Nights in Rodanthe and Dear John. The Notebook is being adapted into a musical with music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson.
The film will be produced by Cantillon, Sparks and Theresa Park.
“I’ve been a fan of Nick’s novels and jumped at the opportunity to acquire The Return,” Cantillon said. “Its depiction of an injured veteran in a modern love story is both insightful and sensitive, but most all hopeful. It’s a great story to tell any time, but especially right now.”
The novel, which spent 22 weeks on the bestseller lists, focuses on an injured army doctor...
The film will be produced by Cantillon, Sparks and Theresa Park.
“I’ve been a fan of Nick’s novels and jumped at the opportunity to acquire The Return,” Cantillon said. “Its depiction of an injured veteran in a modern love story is both insightful and sensitive, but most all hopeful. It’s a great story to tell any time, but especially right now.”
The novel, which spent 22 weeks on the bestseller lists, focuses on an injured army doctor...
- 4/28/2021
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
The Guild of Music Supervisors held their 11th annual awards virtually today, celebrating outstanding achievement in the craft of music supervision in film, television, documentary, games, advertising and trailers.
Quincy Jones received this year’s Icon Award while Maureen Crowe, the founding President of the Guild of Music Supervisors, accepted the Legacy Award.
Music legend Stevie Wonder made a surprise visit and gave a heartfelt tribute to the accomplishments of Jones.
Pop star Billie Eilish and her brother, Finneas O’Connell, made a cameo appearance to present an award at today’s teleconference show.
The complete winners list for the 11th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards is listed below.
Film
Best Music Supervision for Film Budgeted Over $25 Million
Tom MacDougall – Soul *Winner*
Jonathan Leahy – Bill & Ted Face The Music
Becky Bentham – Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
Julia Michels – Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
Angela Leus – Trolls World...
Quincy Jones received this year’s Icon Award while Maureen Crowe, the founding President of the Guild of Music Supervisors, accepted the Legacy Award.
Music legend Stevie Wonder made a surprise visit and gave a heartfelt tribute to the accomplishments of Jones.
Pop star Billie Eilish and her brother, Finneas O’Connell, made a cameo appearance to present an award at today’s teleconference show.
The complete winners list for the 11th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards is listed below.
Film
Best Music Supervision for Film Budgeted Over $25 Million
Tom MacDougall – Soul *Winner*
Jonathan Leahy – Bill & Ted Face The Music
Becky Bentham – Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
Julia Michels – Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
Angela Leus – Trolls World...
- 4/12/2021
- by Brandon Choe
- Deadline Film + TV
Hold up - did Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik tie the knot and not tell us? On Monday, Ingrid Michaelson fueled marriage rumors after she said Zayn was married while discussing their recent collab, "To Begin Again," during a Patreon live stream. "We've never met, I've never spoken to him. Zayn doesn't do stuff he doesn't wanna do, and the fact that he did this song is very flattering," Ingrid said. "He's such a private person and now he's married and has a child so, he does the things he wants to do."
Naturally, Ingrid's comments sent fans into a frenzy, and now the question that's likely on everyone's minds is: are they or aren't they? Well, it looks like Ingrid may have just fumbled her words. Shortly after, she took to her Instagram Stories to clarify her comments. "On my Patreon live stream, I said that I'm working with Zayn.
Naturally, Ingrid's comments sent fans into a frenzy, and now the question that's likely on everyone's minds is: are they or aren't they? Well, it looks like Ingrid may have just fumbled her words. Shortly after, she took to her Instagram Stories to clarify her comments. "On my Patreon live stream, I said that I'm working with Zayn.
- 3/30/2021
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson quickly got a glimpse into what it's like to have fame on the level of Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid. The 41-year-old "Girls Chase Boys" performer briefly sent social media into a frenzy on Monday, March 29 when she mistakenly referred to the longtime couple as "married" during a live stream on Patreon. At the time, she had been expressing appreciation that the 28-year-old One Direction standout recorded their recent duet "To Begin Again" with her, but fans quickly assumed Ingrid might know something the rest of the world doesn't. Later that night, after "Zayn is married" had been trending on Twitter, Ingrid took to...
- 3/30/2021
- E! Online
Nominees for the 11th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors (Gms) Awards have been revealed. Recognizing the craft of music supervision in film, television, games, advertising and trailers, previous winners have included such top-of-their-field music supervisors as Mary Ramos (“Once Upon A Time In Hollywood), Robin Urdang (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) and Kier Lehman (“Queen & Slim”).
Among the film nominees for the 2021 edition of the Gms Awards, which was pushed to April in order to align with the rescheduled Oscars, are frontrunners like “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Soul” and “Promising Young Woman.” Television shows that scored nods include “Watchmen,” “Better Call Saul” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”
Songwriters, artists and music supervisors will be recognized together for the category of best song written and/or recorded for film.
As previously announced, Quincy Jones will receive the Icon Award. Maureen Crowe, the founding president of the Guild, will receive the organization’s prestigious Legacy Award.
Among the film nominees for the 2021 edition of the Gms Awards, which was pushed to April in order to align with the rescheduled Oscars, are frontrunners like “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Soul” and “Promising Young Woman.” Television shows that scored nods include “Watchmen,” “Better Call Saul” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”
Songwriters, artists and music supervisors will be recognized together for the category of best song written and/or recorded for film.
As previously announced, Quincy Jones will receive the Icon Award. Maureen Crowe, the founding president of the Guild, will receive the organization’s prestigious Legacy Award.
- 2/25/2021
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
She might change her mind; she certainly has before. But midway through an interview, Ellen Pompeo casually drops the bomb that after more than 360 episodes, the upcoming 17th season of “Grey’s Anatomy” may be its last.
“We don’t know when the show is really ending yet,” Pompeo says, answering a question that was not at all about when the show might end. “But the truth is, this year could be it.”
Pompeo has played Meredith Grey — the superstar surgeon around whom “Grey’s Anatomy” revolves — since its start. The show, created by Shonda Rhimes, premiered on ABC on March 27, 2005, and became an immediate, noisy hit. Since then, for a remarkably long time in Hollywood years, the drama has been among the most popular series on TV, even as the landscape of television has changed seismically. At its Season 2 ratings height, the program drew an average audience of 20 million viewers. And...
“We don’t know when the show is really ending yet,” Pompeo says, answering a question that was not at all about when the show might end. “But the truth is, this year could be it.”
Pompeo has played Meredith Grey — the superstar surgeon around whom “Grey’s Anatomy” revolves — since its start. The show, created by Shonda Rhimes, premiered on ABC on March 27, 2005, and became an immediate, noisy hit. Since then, for a remarkably long time in Hollywood years, the drama has been among the most popular series on TV, even as the landscape of television has changed seismically. At its Season 2 ratings height, the program drew an average audience of 20 million viewers. And...
- 10/28/2020
- by Kate Aurthur
- Variety Film + TV
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