James Bird News

Revered drummer & prolific songwriter, Kyle Crane has lent his talents on tours with the likes of Neko Case and M. Ward among others as well as being the incredible drum double for the Oscar-winning film Whiplash. Crane recently announced an album of his own, Crane Like The Bird due out January 18, 2019, alongside video for lead single “Nicole,” featuring Band of Horses singer Ben Bridwell.

On September 9, 2016, Harmonia Mundi will release 'Considering Matthew Shepard,' composed and conducted by Grammy-winner Craig Hella Johnson, Founder and Artistic Director of Conspirare, Austin's acclaimed world-class professional choir.

On September 9, 2016, Harmonia Mundi will release 'Considering Matthew Shepard,' composed and conducted by Grammy-winner Craig Hella Johnson, Founder and Artistic Director of Conspirare, Austin's acclaimed world-class professional choir.

Broadway favorite Brian d'Arcy James stars in a short film, Bird in a Box, about the difficulties of being in love with your GPS. The film was written and directed by Torstein Blixfjord. Watch the full film below!

The NY Times reports that James Franco will not be participating in the upcoming revival of Tennessee Williams' Sweet Bird of Youth alongside Nicole Kidman, as had previously been set. While no dates had been announced for the production, Kidman had been attached to the production officially as 'Alexandra', while the last reports indicate that Franco had all but signed on the dotted line for the role of 'Chance'. Back in January he told MTV that he planned to participate in the production, while later in the winter the revival's director David Cromer told the New York Times that he believed it was a done deal.

Orleans Arena will host Superior Cage Combat 2 - a mixed martial arts (MMA) event with a fight card stacked with top pro MMA fighters, and headlined by the welterweight clash between Josh Neer (30-10) and Blas Avena (7-4). This fight will be preceded by a co-main event featuring John Alessio (31-14) and Waachiim Spiritwolf (9-8). The card, with a total of 11 bouts, features UFC, WEC, Strikeforce and M1 vets.

Orleans Arena will host Superior Cage Combat 2 - a mixed martial arts (MMA) event with a fight card stacked with top pro MMA fighters, and headlined by the welterweight clash between Josh Neer (30-10) and Blas Avena (7-4). This fight will be preceded by a co-main event featuring John Alessio (31-14) and Waachiim Spiritwolf (9-8). The card, with a total of 11 bouts, features UFC, WEC, Strikeforce and M1 vets.

James Franco, will co-host the 2011 Oscars has confirmed to MTV news that he will co-star with Oscar winner Nicole Kidman in the upcoming Broadway revival of SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, according to Showbiz411.com. Franco says that he will appear appear as Chance Wayne, in the Fall 2011 production, which will be directed by David Cromer.

James Franco, who was just announced as a 2011 Oscar co-host yesterday, is reportedly in talks to join Oscar winner Nicole Kidman in the upcoming Broadway revival of SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, according to Showbiz411.com. Franco would appear as Chance Wayne, in the Fall 2011 production.