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Popular GLEE breakout star and Broadway headliner Darren Criss comments on his personal care regime and reveals his role in procuring a new designer scent as he shares details on his position in the personal care company The Motley in a new interview.

Academy Award-winning DREAMGIRLS actress and international recording star Jennifer Hudson appeared for a short arc on the second season of the recently-cancelled NBC musical drama series SMASH and a new deleted scene featuring Hudson alongside some of the show's stars has now been released in anticipation of the forthcoming Season Two DVD set being released next week.

Broadway/Hollywood crossover performers Jeffrey Wright and Michael Shannon feature alongside series star Steve Buscemi as well as S4 additions Ron Livingston and Patricia Arquette and more in a snazzy series of shots just released from the upcoming fourth season of HBO's Atlantic City-set period series BOARDWALK EMPIRE.

GLEE mastermind and series co-creator Ryan Murphy is set to film a series of public service announcements set to air during the upcoming Season Five salute to recently deceased show star Cory Monteith and proceeds from songs sold originating in that episode will be used to establish a charitable fund in his honor, as well.

Members from the current West End casts of long-running hits THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and LES MISERABLES will convene to join former footballers and some A-list stars at Hayes Lane in Bromley for a special charity soccer game to benefit the Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Broadway/Hollywood crossover superstars and GLEE headliners Darren Criss and Matthew Morrison are among an impressive line-up of presenters announced for tonight's VH1 DO SOMETHING Awards.

International pop icon Barry Manilow is currently in rehearsal with his new stage musical HARMONY, written with bookwriter/lyricist Bruce Sussman, and a backstage look at the goings-on down in Atlanta prior to the brand new musical's big premiere next month has now been granted by the talented troubadour himself via Facebook.

The gorgeous first poster for Tony Award-winning actor and passionate director Mark Rylance's new UK production of William Shakespeare's classic comedy MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING starring Hollywood/Broadway/West End icons James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave has been unveiled. Depicting two embracing lovers in silhouette astride suitcases packed and ready for travel, the mostly sepia-hued, monochrome image expertly depicts the romantic allure of the oft-performed canonical comic trifle.

Broadway/Hollywood legends Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore spearhead the charity Broadway Barks and a new 2014 calendar is now available for those who wish to be reminded of their furry friends 365 (or 366, in leap years) days a year, as well as exclusive autographed merchandise and more.

The first trailer for the long-awaited DVD/Blu-ray release of a live filmed performance of recent Broadway musical SHREK has been revealed, showcasing the family-friendly show's stars, Brian d'Arcy James, Sutton Foster, Christopher Sieber and more.

Today we are talking to an electrifying live performer who has made a major mark in the theatrical realm with his work as the title character in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL - PHANTOM 25 for short - as well as the originator of the role in its musical sequel, LOVE NEVER DIES - to say nothing of his long-standing and upcoming association with LES MIERABLES, at the O2, in Toronto this Fall and beyond - the one and only Ramin Karimloo. Espousing on the many major musical theatre roles he has essayed thus far as well as what he would like to take on in the future, Karimloo grants unprecedented access into his background and illustrates his experiences participating in some already classic once-in-a-lifetime events, such as PHANTOM 25 and LES MIZ at the 02. Most importantly, Karimloo clues us in on what we can expect from his series of shows this week at SubCulture as well as explains the history and future plans for his Broadway and Bluegrass - aka Broadgrass - tour. Additionally, Karimloo discusses the finer points of his forthcoming headlining role as Jean Valjean in the Toronto kick-off of the brand new LES MISERABLES revival and shares his memories of appearing on the Academy Awards this year with the film's cast. Also, Karimloo offers first news on his upcoming series of EPs, reflects on his past solo albums and how they developed, as well as comments on his recent UK TV recurring role on THE SPA ROOM and desire to pursue more TV/film work in the future, as well as shares his enthusiasm for GLEE - and much, much more!

A trio of previously unheard and unreleased tracks featuring two of modern music's most influential, important and innovative artists - Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury - have at long last been announced as near completion and set for release before the end of the year according to founding Queen member Brian May.

International stage sensation and long-running West End hit MAMMA MIA! offered a glamorous special engagement for fans and passers-by last week in the UK byway of a Summer family tea party featuring many members of the new cast of the hit ABBA-scored musical.

AMERICAN IDOL champ and country music superstar Carrie Underwood is set to conquer yet another medium when she takes on the coveted and celebrated role of Maria in THE SOUND OF MUSIC in a special live TV production this December and the star spoke about her current preparation for the part in a new interview earlier this week.

While the first and only Broadway-themed TV series on a major network thus far has unfortunately been cancelled by NBC following its second season, fans of the musical series SMASH now have their chance to ring in the new year - and every day of 2014 for that matter; and even beyond - with the characters of the cult show thanks to a new 2014 wall calendar now available to own.

The soundtrack for the 1978 feature film adaptation of the celebrated romantic musical A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler is set to be released in remastered form at long last in a special early release on August 13 (nationwide on September 10) and it is now available for pre-order in either the digital download or CD-R edition.

Popular Broadway, West End, TV and film performer John Barrowman strikes out against those who have taken to Twitter to criticize his homosexual lifestyle and recent marriage in fiery comments recently revealed by the triple-threat thespian.

Broadway/Hollywood crossover superstar Patrick Wilson is quickly becoming the horror king of Hollywood leading man thanks to the resounding recent success of INSIDIOUS in theaters, on DVD and on demand compounded by last week's spectacular opening weekend for THE CONJURING, which claimed the top box office spot, and, now a new trailer for his third collaboration with director James Wan has been released byway of a new look at INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2.

An arresting and alluring series of new stage shots from internationally celebrated soprano Sarah Brightman's current DREAMCHASER world tour and the forthcoming PBS showing of it have emerged.

Broadway/Hollywood superstar Zachary Quinto joins with screen star Olivia Wilde, SNL veteran Jason Sudeikis and 30 ROCK's Scott Adsit among many more notable names at this Monday's star-studded July special event at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.