Julia Roberts News

The Tony-nominated actor, who portrayed 'Ned Weeks' in the recent Broadway revival of Larry Kramer's THE NORMAL HEART, has officially signed on for the Ryan Murphy-helmed adaptation for HBO. Mantello will take on the role of 'Mickey Marcus.' The actor joins previously announced cast members Julia Roberts, Mark Ruffalo, Matt Bomer, Jim Parson, and Taylor Kitsch.

Academy Award-winning actress, dancer and author Shirley MacLaine combines a montage of memorable film moments with private relations about her extraordinary life, career, and spiritual journey.

Rapper, actor and TV host Xzibit will heat up industry night at LAX Nightclub inside Luxor Hotel & Casino with a special midweek affair Wednesday, April 17. Clubgoers will flock to the nightlife destination for a chance to experience the mega-star's live performance.

According to Deadline, Murphy's latest project, a modern exploration of human sexuality and relationships, has been picked up by HBO, with a pilot order already given.

The Stand Up for a Cure 2013 Concert Series (www.WeStandTogether.org) announced today that its next show will be a performance by X Factor finalist (and Broadway vet from both WONDERLAND and LES MISERABLES), Carly Rose Sonenclar (www.carlyrosesonenclar.com), in New York City on Saturday, August 10th, at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square.

Three series on the air isn't enough for Glee co-creator Ryan Murphy. Deadline reports that the ever-busy Murphy is currently developing and shopping a new series about relationships and sexuality to various networks.

It was announced today that Academy Award nominated actor Sam Shepard will be joining the cast of Discovery Channel's first-ever, scripted mini-series KLONDIKE (wt). Shepard will be playing the role of Father Judge.

Yoshi's San Francisco has announced its updated calendar for the club and restaurant through May 5, 2013. Details below!

Florida Grand Opera's (FGO) 72nd season comes to a close on a high note with one of the most beloved opera's of all time, Verdi's La traviata, as told through the beloved production of director-designer team Bliss Hebert and Allen Charles Klein. The passionate story unfolds with two stellar casts led by sopranos María Alejandres and Suzanne Vinnik, opening April 20 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.

Nickelodeon fans have spoken! Voting for their Favorites in television, sports, music and film, kids everywhere made their voices heard as the network announced the winners for NICKELODEON'S 26th ANNUAL KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS, which aired last night, Saturday, March 23. Hollywood's biggest kid, Josh Duhamel, hosted the slime-fest, telecast live from USC's Galen Center. Scroll down for the full list of winners!

Robin Amos Kahn and Gary Richard's Scrambled Eggs, directed by Matthew Penn, will be getting the New York treatment. It will get its New York premiere on April 23 at Theatre Row's Becket Theatre at 410 West 42 Street. The show will open on April 27, and play through to May 11.

Deadline reports that Jim Parsons and Taylor Kitsch have signed on to the Ryan Murphy-helmed HBO film THE NORMAL HEART. The actors join previously announced cast members Julia Roberts, Mark Ruffalo and Matt Bomer in the cable network's original movie adaptation of the Tony-winning Larry Kramer play.

Deadline reports that Jim Parsons and Taylor Kitsch have signed on to the Ryan Murphy-helmed HBO film THE NORMAL HEART. The actors join previously announced cast members Julia Roberts, Mark Ruffalo and Matt Bomer in the cable network's original movie adaptation of the Tony-winning Larry Kramer play.

Dermot Mulroney will guest star on BrandX with Russell Brand this Thursday, February 28 at 11:00 PM ET/PT. Following the full-hour live episode, the show will encore at 1:00 AM ET/PT.

Nickelodeon fans have spoken! Voting for their favorites in television, sports, music and film, kids everywhere have made their voices heard as the network announces the nominees for NICKELODEON'S 26th ANNUAL KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS, airing Saturday, March 23.

Following a record-breaking 35th Season, Shakespeare & Company Artistic Director Tony Simotes is pleased to announce the 2013 summer lineup of plays that will take place in the Tina Packer Playhouse and the Elayne P. Bernstein Theatre, including a number of special events that will underscore those productions. The highlights of the 2013 Summer Season include two full productions of Shakespeare: Love's Labour's Lost and Richard II, both of which will be performed for the first time on the Tina Packer Playhouse stage, as well as the previously announced Mother Courage and Her Children, directed by Simotes and starring Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis, Apollo Dukakis, and OBIE Award winner John Douglas Thompson. Tickets will go on sale on February 14, 2013, and can be purchased online at www.shakespeare.org or by calling 413-637-3353.

Emma Roberts has officially been cast in the lead role for Fox's upcoming drama pilot DELIRIUM.

Meet Becky Flaum (Teen Movie High, My Bad! Storytelling) in this true story about a girl who thinks she's Julia Roberts...Sandra Bullock...or even Katherine Heigl...but the men she meets aren't reading from the same scripts, and Becky's high cinematic hopes for her life have odd ways of crashing into reality.

Lancome announced its partnership with highly celebrated fashion designer, Jason Wu. With a self-proclaimed adoration for women and enhancing the female form, his talent is a natural fit for Lancome, a brand symbolic of the ultimate in femininity with modern sensibilities.