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Actor Neil Patrick Harris will appear in the third 'Harold and Kumar' film, 'A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas,' Hollywood.com reports. Filming is currently in progress in Michigan.

Adam Goodman, President of Paramount Pictures Film Group, announced on Tuesday the completion of principle casting on writer / director Craig Brewer's 'Footloose'. Following an extensive worldwide search, newcomer Kenny Wormald will play the highly coveted role of ‘Ren', opposite previously announced star Julianne Hough as ‘Ariel'. Dennis Quaid also joins the cast in the role of ‘Reverend Moore', along with Miles Teller as ‘Willard'.

GLEE's Matthew Morrison, Kevin McHale, and Jenna Ushkowitz appeared on Alan Carr: Chatty Man on June 20, 2010 to promote GLEE.

New York Magazine reports that 'Glee' will no longer see a FOX reality competition in which hopefuls battle it out 'American Idol'-style for a role on the show. Ryan Murphy, creator and executive producer, has decided to keep his attention on writing the second and third seasons of the show, both ordered by FOX this spring. According to the report, FOX did not argue with his decision due to the fact that 'Glee' has confirmed its popularity through two #1 albums, a sold-out concert tour, and a season finale viewed by nearly 11 million.

On Monday, June 21, The Public Theater hosted its annual gala, this year honoring sponsors Bank of America and Bernard Gersten. THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, running in repertory with THE WINTER'S TALE, gave a special performance as part of the gala event. BroadwayWorld celebrated with The Public's friends and supporters and brings you a sampling of the celebrity gala attendees below!

Adam Goodman, President of Paramount Pictures Film Group, announced today the completion of principle casting on writer / director Craig Brewer's 'Footloose'. Following an extensive worldwide search, newcomer Kenny Wormald will play the highly coveted role of ‘Ren', opposite previously announced star Julianne Hough as ‘Ariel'. Dennis Quaid also joins the cast in the role of ‘Reverend Moore', along with Miles Teller as ‘Willard'.

Last night, June 21, The Public Theater hosted its annual gala, this year honoring sponsors Bank of America and Bernard Gersten. THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, running in repertory with THE WINTER'S TALE, gave a special performance as part of the gala event. BroadwayWorld celebrated with The Public's friends and supporters and brings you coverage of gala arrivals below.

Last night, June 21, The Public Theater hosted its annual gala, this year honoring sponsors Bank of America and Bernard Gersten. THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, running in repertory with THE WINTER'S TALE, gave a special performance as part of the gala event. BroadwayWorld celebrated with The Public's friends and supporters and brings you curtain call coverage of The Merchant of Venice below.

Chris Colfer, Matthew Morrison & Amber Riley appeared on Jonathan Ross on UK TV to promote GLEE.

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El pasado 10 de Junio los actores Chris Colfer y Amber Riley, que interpretan a Kurt y Mercedes en la serie del momento, Glee, estuvieron en Madrid para un meet and greet con los fans de este fenómeno musical televisivo.

GLEE casting rumors have been abundant as the hit FOX show prepares for its second season. New buzz suggests that pop superstar Justin Timberlake may be guest starring as Will Shuester's younger brother.

'I murdered Mozart!' rings out across Europe from Composer Antonio Salieri on his death-bed. Salieri had been the toast of Europe. He had been a devout Catholic all his life. He made a pact with God that he would be the vessel through which God's music would spring. All was good until Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arrives in Vienna. In horror Salieri determines that it is Mozart instead who is his God's chosen voice.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Walk of Fame Committee has announced the 2011 recipients of stars on the Walk of Fame. The nominees are in the four categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Recording, and Live Performance/Theatre.

With the Harry Potter series under his belt, Daniel Radcliffe is ready to return to Broadway next Spring for his first musical role. As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, the 20 year-old is set to star in the revival of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, helmed by Rob Ashford. What is more, Radcliffe's newfound musical career could lead to a stint on GLEE.

Neil Patrick Harris premieres the teaser trailer for his new 3D movie, Smurfs. The movie, set for release on August 3, 2011, will be the first of the Smurfs trilogy. In addition to Patrick Harris' voice, the new trailer shows Smurfs in New York City.

TV Guide Magazine has created a 'Power List' of television's twenty-five most influential people. Although the entire list has yet to be revealed, cbsnews.com reports that the list includes 'Glee' creator Ryan Murphy and Neil Patrick Harris, Broadway actor and star of 'How I Met Your Mother.'

It's that time of the year again for the recognition of some amazing up and coming talent on the theatre scene, specifically, the 20th Annual Kleban Awards. The Kleban Foundation is pleased to announce that the 20th Annual Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theater lyricist has gone to Peter Mills and the award for the most promising musical theater librettist has gone to Barry Wyner. The 2010 awards will be presented on June 21, 2010, in a private ceremony (by invitation only) at ASCAP.

The_Killers_20010101 Despite reports that GLEE could end up hitting the big screen from HollywoodLife, series creator Ryan Murphy claims that no movie is currently in the works. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, all series regulars have signed a contract requiring participation in up to three feature films for 20th Century Fox. The contracts, signed in 2008 before filming began on the pilot episode, state that '[the actor] hereby grants Fox three exclusive, irrevocable options to engage [the actor] in up to, respectively, three feature length motion pictures.'