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Sep 6 2012 04:44 PM ET

Musical version of 'Big Fish' headed to Chicago

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Big Fish is headed to Chicago!

The new musical, based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the 2003 movie of the same name, will have its pre-Broadway world premiere at Chicago’s Oriental Theatre for a five-week run beginning April 2, 2013.

Big Fish is directed and choreographed by Tony winner Susan Stroman. The show will star Norbert Leo Butz as Edward Bloom. Butz won a 2011 Tony for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance in Catch Me If You Can. He was also the original Fiyero in Wicked.

Big Fish was originally supposed to open on Broadway this past spring. At this time, it’s not clear when the show will move to NYC, although Playbill.com reports that the new plan is for the show to swim to Broadway sometime next season.

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Sep 5 2012 12:30 PM ET

London Museum plans David Bowie exhibition

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David Bowie, the king of glam-rock, is getting a museum exhibition.

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London plans to stage a retrospective of the artist’s life and career, featuring 300 personal items including instruments, diaries, sketches, album art, and costumes — yes, they’ve got the Ziggy Stardust jumpsuit.

Organizers said the show, called “David Bowie Is,” will celebrate his place in culture and his lasting influence on countless other artists and musicians.

The show opens in March 2013.  The featured items come from the David Bowie Archive in New York.

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Sep 4 2012 06:06 PM ET

Lana Del Rey is writing a screenplay -- What should her movie be about?

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Lana Del Rey released her first studio album in January, but she also has a passion for film. In a new interview with the Australian edition of Vogue (Via NME), Del Rey reveals that screenwriting is her “happy place,” adding that she’d like to “branch out into film work and stay there.”

Del Rey didn’t provide any details about this script, which she says she is working on now, but we thought we’d brainstorm a few for her.

1. A “stiff, distant and weird” sophomore must overcome her stutter to face off against her high school’s mean girls clique in a talent competition. She finds her voice (and love?) with a mysterious stranger in blue jeans and a white shirt only to learn that he is dying of cancer. Oh, and the mean girls perform “Jingle Bell Rock.” Obviously.

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Sep 4 2012 03:15 PM ET

'Flashdance' coming to Broadway in 2013

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Hear the music, close your eyes, feel the rhythm — Flashdance is Broadway-bound.

Flashdance –The Musical, based on the iconic 1983 movie, is coming to the Great White Way in August 2013, producers confirmed today. This is in addition to the already-announced national tour that will kick off in January in Pittsburgh (of course).

The show was first mounted in the U.K. in 2008 and 2010, but the Broadway version will be completely re-written and restaged for the move stateside, producers said.

Flashdance –The Musical features a book by Tom Hedley (co-writer of the original screenplay with Joe Eszterhas) and Robert Cary, with music by Robbie Roth, lyrics by Cary and Roth, and direction and choreography by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, Memphis).

Fellow maniacs, never fear: The show will include iconic songs from the film such as “Flashdance – What a Feeling,” “Maniac,” “Gloria,” “Manhunt,” and “I Love Rock & Roll,” as well as 16 new songs for the production. READ FULL STORY »

Aug 28 2012 04:00 PM ET

'30 Rock' tease: Is this Liz Lemon's plant -- er, baby? Five theories

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Did 30 Rock executive producer Jeff Burditt just give us our first glance at Planty in the flesh? We won’t know for sure until after 30 Rock‘s seventh season premieres in October — but this picture Burditt tweeted today seems to indicate that Liz Lemon and Criss Chros have procreated.

But knowing 30 Rock, there could be all sorts of other explanations for why Liz Lemon is holding a baby. Such as:

1. It’s a callback to Season 1′s ninth episode, “The Baby Show,” in which Liz accidentally steals a coworker’s bundle of joy.

2. Liz rescued the kid from Jenna, who was jealous of its soft skin.

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Aug 28 2012 01:25 PM ET

A swimming movie is happening. What other Olympics-based films do you want?

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Suffering through Olympics withdrawal?

Hollywood hears you — and from the looks of things, they’re trying to cash-in on some of the once-every-four-years magic.

EW has confirmed that the upcoming film Beached, directed by Jon Turteltaub, will center on a 4-year-old child who falls overboard, is raised by whales, and goes on to become a champion swimmer. (It also sounds somewhat similar to the Disney Channel movie The Thirteenth Year, which means I’m definitely going to buy a ticket.) READ FULL STORY »

Aug 27 2012 02:37 PM ET

Snooki's top 3 tweets since becoming a mother

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On early Sunday morning, the world welcomed perhaps the most anticipated child of the year. I am talking, of course, about Lorenzo Dominic LaValle, son of Jersey Shore star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and her fiancé Jionni LaValle.

The new mom gave birth just before 3 a.m. ET on August 26, but unlike the rest of us mortals, she didn’t let a little thing like pushing out a baby keep her from Twitter. To honor her hard work, we at PopWatch decided to compile a short list of her greatest tweets since becoming a mother.

3. “Being a mom is an amazing feeling!!! I love my little man to death! Jionni is such a cute dad.”

Whew, I don’t know about you PopWatchers, but I’m glad Jionni looks good holding that baby.

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Aug 24 2012 11:01 AM ET

Katy Perry and John Mayer split -- who should he break up with next?

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Late yesterday, Us Weekly broke the news that Katy Perry and John Mayer had ended their brief, but no doubt passionate, affair. The pair were first reported to be dating in June, and were spotted “all over each other, making out” at a pool party as recently as Aug. 4. Us insisted the romance was “no summer fling,” and we all dared hope that Perry might tame Mayer’s wild heart (or at least his wild locks). Could this be a romance for the ages? Alas, it was not meant to last. (*Cue Inception horn*)

Of course, Perry is not the only victim of Mayer’s serial dating. The singer has been linked to the likes of Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jessica Simpson, Minka Kelly, Jennifer Aniston, and Taylor Swift. (Fun fact: Wikipedia has a whole section dedicated to Mayer’s torrid affairs.) Since Mayer has dated almost every eligible female in Hollywood, it makes it rather difficult to speculate on who could be next — and that much more fun! Let’s give it the old college try, PopWatchers! READ FULL STORY »

Aug 14 2012 02:25 PM ET

Lady Gaga is a swamp monster in new perfume ad: VIDEO

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So normally, when celebrities release a fragrance, the ad is aspirational. Gaga went in the opposite direction for the commercial for Fame, her first perfume. Gaga herself tweeted the ad out this morning, “THE OFFICIAL TRAILER “FAME” THE FRAGRANCE DIRECTED BY: STEVEN KLEIN.”

This follows a previous trailer that did not feature Gaga, and a print ad that showcased men climbing all over the naked singer. If you needed to see more of the later, you’re in luck.  This commercial features tiny men crawling all over her once again (Are we suppose to assume this is the height of Fame?), as well as a futuristic fashion show and plenty of some kind of black goo that is clearly not the fragrance coming out of her mouth… it’s all coming alive like a monster!

I see what she did there.

Check out the 30-second spot below: READ FULL STORY »

Aug 10 2012 05:01 PM ET

Should Ryan Lochte be the new 'Bachelor'? VOTE

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In the understatement of the Summer Games, not to mention the year, Ryan Lochte is sort of having a moment. Yes, yes, Michael Phelps is still great (most decorated Olympian of all time, etc.) but Lochte — unfortunate grill and all — seems poised to capture some more glory post-London — and yes, we’re talking Hollywood. And no, we’re not talking about the fashion line he’s desperate to make happen.

The swimmer already appeared in a questionable Funny or Die video, and there have been rumors floating around that Lochte is being considered for either Dancing with the Stars or the new Bachelor (spokespeople for both shows told EW that the programs never comment on casting rumors). Lochte himself told Matt Lauer, “I’m definitely looking towards Dancing With the Stars and The Bachelor, so we’ll see what happens.”

Bachelor host Chris Harrison even added his two cents, tweeting, “@fleissmeister just told me he liked Ryan Lochte in his speedo so much he’s now on short list for #Bachelor”

It’s not the worst idea. Thanks to his mom, we all know Lochte is currently single. Tell me I’m not the only one who has a morbid curiosity what a “Ryan Lochte Most. Shocking. Rose. Ceremony. Ever.” would look like. As for Dancing, many former Olympians (Shawn Johnson, Apolo Ohno) have had success cashing in their name recognition and competitive spirit for sequins and ridiculousness.

Beyond reality shows, a buzzy Michael Phelps hosted Saturday Night Live in September 2008 (with so-so results) after returning from the Games. Will Lochte follow swimsuit?

PopWatches, what would you like to see? Vote below: READ FULL STORY »

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