Paul McCartney News

BroadwayWorld.com noticed something today as we scoured Facebook and it's something that we really liked, so we wanted to share it with you because it's not so often that you find such generosity for actors. This weekend, all roads lead to St. Louis as actors are headed there from all over the country to audition for the Muny's summer production of LES MISERABLES directed by Richard Jay-Alexander and with music direction by Kevin Stites.

Dave Grohl's SOUND CITY PLAYERS' February 13 extravaganza at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom has sold out. Check out the trailer!

As the current resident of Studio 6B, Jimmy Fallon is the Earl of Downton Sixbey, with all the intrigue of the PBS series DOWNTON ABBEY re-imagined as the inner workings of a late night talk show. Below, check out the latest episode of the 'serial' drama!

Edmonds Center for the Arts welcomes Michael Kaeshammer on Friday, February 22, 2013 at 7:30pm.

The U.S. premiere of "Backbeat" just opened at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. The dramatic new play with music about the birth of one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands in history, the Beatles, continues through March 1, 2013. (Preview performances began on January 20.). Go inside opening night with the cast and creative team of the show in the video below!

As his brand new album, BELIEVE ACOUSTIC (released January 29 th) soars to a #1 Soundscan debut on first week sales of 211,000 units, RBMG/Island Def Jam Music Group global superstar Justin Bieber the #1 most-followed person on Twitter

Today, the Nederlander Organization and Estefan Enterprises jointly announce they have engaged in the process of developing and producing a new Broadway show inspired by the music made famous by International superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband musician/producer and entrepreneur Emilio Estefan.

After two years of sell-out crowds and rave reviews, Rod Stewart has announced that he will continue his residency, 'Rod Stewart: The Hits.' at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Las Vegas this summer. As the two-time Rockand Roll Hall of Famer wraps his run of February performances this week, eight new concerts have just been added July 20 through August 4by popular demand.

The U.S. premiere of 'Backbeat,' the dramatic new play with music about the birth of one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands in history, the Beatles, opened last night, January 30, 2013, and continues through March 1, 2013. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening curtain call and celebration below!

The GRAMMYs Will Go On: A Death In The Family is a new one-hour special that looks at how the show's producers, host, and musical artists made last-minute changes to the program against the backdrop of tragic and unforeseen circumstances. Set to air on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on the CBS Television Network, the special features never-before-seen rehearsal footage and behind-the-scenes interviews with various artists and the GRAMMY production team and revisits the extraordinary 48 hours leading up to the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards last Feb.

Britain's iconic singer LULU will make her NYC concert debut with a February 16th performance at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, backed by an All-Star Band, featuring Will Lee, Jimmy Vivino and Rich Pagano from The Fab Faux, plus Paul Shaffer.

The special features never-before-seen rehearsal footage and behind-the-scenes interviews with GRAMMY AWARDS staff and GRAMMY Award-Winning artists including, Bonnie Raitt, Executive Producer Ken Ehrlich, LL COOL J and Jennifer Hudson, as they recall the extraordinary hours leading up to the 2012 GRAMMY AWARDS. Get a sneak peek below!

On last night's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON, Fallon released a group of puppies into a miniature football field to determine which team will win this year's Super Bowl. Check out the adorable clip below!

On the heels of their instantly sold out debut live performance and Sundance premiere, Dave Grohl's SOUND CITY PLAYERS have confirmed that they will commemorate SOUND CITY the film's Los Angeles premiere tonight, January 31st, at the Cinerama Dome with a one-time-only L.A. performance that same night at the Hollywood Palladium.

NBC's Brian Williams dropped by last night's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON to help the host explain the confusing fiscal cliff/debt ceiling issue plaguing Washington. Explained Fallon, 'The House voted to temporarily extend the debt ceiling. But rather than make a joke, it's as good time as any to slow jam the news.' Check it out below!

The U.S. premiere of "Backbeat" opens this Wednesday, January 30 at 8 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. The dramatic new play with music about the birth of one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands in history, the Beatles, continues through March 1, 2013. (Preview performances began on January 20.)

Stumble Into Tomorrow is the first full-length solo album from Boston-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist PRESTON COCHRAN. After recording two previous LPs with his band The Moores and a solo EP, the young Virginia native decided that it was time to release his first solo album.

Denny Laine of the Moody Blues and Wings presents a complete performance of the Beatles' legendary Abbey Road album tonight January 25, 2013.

Warner Bros. Records is pleased to announce that it has signed Australian rock sensations The Rubens to its roster. The band - which is brothers Sam Margin (vocals/guitar), Elliott Margin (keyboards), and Zaac Margin (guitar), plus their longtime friend Scott Baldwin (drums) - hail from the tiny rural town of Menangle in New South Wales (pop. 327) and have been on a whirlwind journey since forming in 2011. They have gone from being total unknowns to enjoying strong support from Australia's influential radio station Triple J and playing the main stage at one of Australia's biggest music festivals, Splendour in the Grass, alongside Jack White and Bloc Party. The Rubens also opened for The Black Keys in New Zealand and have been selected to support Bruce Springsteen during his tour of Australia this March.