Casper Smart News

Update: Despite reports yesterday that ABC's DIRTY DANCING remake may feature a handful of original songs when it premieres later this year, representatives from both the network and Lionsgate have now confirmed to BroadwayWorld that no new tunes will be inserted into the original material. ABC's update will instead remain in line with the original 1987 blockbuster film.

This morning BroadwayWorld participated in a media conference call with ABC president Channing Dungey regarding the network's just-announced 2016-17 programming slate.

ABC continues its commitment to distinctive storytelling with the announcement of its 2016-17 slate of programming, including the addition of nine new series. Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, will unveil the network's new lineup to the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall, in New York City.

Katey Sagal is the latest actor to sign on to ABC's upcoming three-hour reboot of DIRTY DANCING.

Katey Sagal is the latest actor to sign on to ABC's upcoming three-hour reboot of DIRTY DANCING.

Beau 'Casper' Smart, has signed on the ABC's three-hour reboot of DIRTY DANCING. The actor, dancer and choreographer will take on the role of Billy Kotsecki

In tonight's season finale, the four remaining teams are empowered to choose their own themes for the very first time.

In tonight's episode of TruTV's FAKEOFF, the scores are reset and the judges mentor the four remaining teams, as they vie for coveted spots in the semi-finals

On this week's episode of FAKE OFF, contestant team The Deca Crew perform their interpretation of the history of hip hop, paying homage to an iconic Missy Elliot.

Actor and dancer Corbin Bleu (High School Musical) is set to host the second season of truTV's hit series Fake Off.

October is panning out to be one of the biggest parties for Joan Rivers and her team-Kelly Osbourne, Giuliana Rancic and George Kotsiopoulos-on 'Fashion Police' every Friday night at 9:00pm ET/PT only on E!

Last night, (Thursday, Sept. 26), Hakkasan Las Vegas at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino was a sight to see as A-list celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Rosario Dawson, Kate Upton, Rita Ora and more along with turntable stars Calvin Harris, NERVO, Danny Avila, Rev Runand Ruckus among others, flooded through the doors to kick off the weekend at Vegas' leading nightlife destination.

Reports that Dr. Luke had entered negotiations emerged last week, just as the news broke that former Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am walked away from negotiations in order to rejoin The Voice U.K.

The former BLACK EYED PEAS lead will join previous judge Tom Jones for the upcoming season. Kylie Minogue is also expected to join the panel after Jessie J and Danny O'Donoghue confirmed in July that they would not return.

A source tells the publication that due to the inability to reach a financial deal, negotiations with the former BLACK EYED PEAS lead 'have stalled.' Fox execs have reportedly been talking with Dr. Luke, the former lead guitarist SNL's band turned mega-producer, for quite some time.

When asked if she'd reclaim her chair alongside season 12 judge Keith Urban, Smart succinctly replied: 'Yes.'

Jennifer Lopez had a major princess moment in Christian Dior this week. JLo was being honored with a star on the infamous Hollywood Walk of Fame and she dressed to the nines for the occasion. I love everything about her look from her hair to the bustle to her raised hemline. Just when you think you've seen it all from JLo she goes and surprises you with this super feminine and romantic look.

According to The New York Post, gunshots were fired off during an interview between recording artist Jennifer Lopez and Entertainment Tonight journalist Rob Marciano Sunday evening in Fort Lauderdale Beach, FL.

Last night (Saturday, April 27), Las Vegas' newly opened nightlife destination Hakkasan Las Vegas at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino continued its highly anticipated Grand Opening weekend festivities with a star-studded affair as GRAMMY Award-winning Calvin Harris launched his exclusive residency and spun his widely popular hits to a room full of celebrities and thousands of clubgoers.