20th Century Fox News

Some of the biggest names on Broadway have graced the Joe's Pub stage. The tradition continues this month and into the fall when some of Broadway's finest vocalists and performers, including Sasha Allen and Ute Lemper, head downtown from the Great White Way to dazzle at Joe's.

A new Season 4 GLEE promo has been released, giving fans a first look at Kate Hudson heating up the dance floor as NYADA's new dance teacher, Cassandra. Check out the actresss below as she performs the Jennifer Lopez hit 'Dance Again' in the new teaser.

Emmy-winning actress Brittany Allen (All My Children) has been cast in a recurring role in Syfy's upcoming series DEFIANCE. Allen will play Tirra, a troubled employee of the town madam, Kenya (Mia Kirshner).

IFC has launched an 'Adopt-A-Comic' program to help spotlight the standout work of one comedian in line with the network's own SLIGHTLY OFF sensibilities. The network's first adoptee is comedian Chris Gethard (The Chris Gethard Show, The Other Guys, This American Life) who will host on-air programming, create exclusive content for IFC.com and more.

According to TVLine.com, a couple of song spoilers for GLEE Season 4 have surfaced. As revealed by executive producer Brad Falchuck, Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) and high school student Marley (Melissa Benoist) will duet on Billy Joel's ballad 'New York State of Mind' in one of the first episodes.

Theatre Jacksonville has announced its theatrical offerings for the 2012-2013 season.

The first trailer for GLEE's fourth season has been released! Watch it in all its glory below. It features scenes of Kate Hudson as a tough NYADA instructor cutting down Rachel's (Lea Michele) ego, The GLEE Project alum Alex Newell as he is welcomed to the Glee Club-and mistaken for Mercedes-and more!

Premium cable network HBO has signed a new long-term deal with 20th Century Fox to continue to carry the studio's films into the next decade.

The California Women's Conference will present a panel titled "Legendary Ladies of Stage and Screen," giving patrons the chance to hear personal and professional stories from women who embraced their dreams and worked their advantages.

GLEE creator Ryan Murphy has just Tweeted a sexy first look at Kate Hudson 'in action' during the show's fourth season. Hudson's character has been described as 'the anti-Will Schuester.' Watch her get a literal leg up on the competition in the still below!

Deadline.com reports that Hilary Duff has signed a TV deal with 20th Century Fox TV. The actress tweeted the news posting, 'Ok it's official! Very excited about my development deal with 20th century fox!! t.v. here I come! :)'

McKinley High's New Directions will cover Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Call Me Maybe' in the fourth season premiere of FOX's GLEE, according to EWonline.

NBC made the most of its huge Olympic audience by previewing some of its most anticipated fall series during the London 2012 coverage. Included in the previews was an extended clip of 'Revolution', a full pilot preview for Matthew Perry's 'Go On' and a two-minute sneak peek for THE NEW NORMAL, starring Broadway vet Andrew Rannells. Check out the extended preview below!

TVGuide reports that Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Frankie Muniz will guest star in the season premiere of ABC's new comedy DON'T TRUST THE B---- IN APARTMENT 23.

The King Center has announced the following upcoming events.

Deadline.com reports that 20th Century Fox TV is planning a dramatic TV series based on Alex Garland's 1996 novel THE BEACH.

As first reported on Deadline.com, the filming of ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT's highly anticipated fourth season is set to begin today. According to the report, the entire cast of the FOX series is expected to return.

Entertainment Weekly reports that Wilmer Valderrama has signed on to appear in at least three episodes of the upcoming season of the FOX comedy RAISING HOPE.

Lukas Haas ('Inception,' '24,' 'Witness') and newcomer Saxon Sharbino have joined the cast of TOUCH as series regulars and Greg Ellis ('Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End,' '24') will appear in a recurring role when the critically acclaimed series returns for its second season Friday, Oct. 26 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Leading independent studio, Entertainment One (eOne) announced today it acquired the rights to develop a television series based on the popular Japanese manga, BLACK JACK, from the legendary creator, Osamu Tezuka (Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion). The television spec pitch was brought to eOne by Marty Scott & Toni Kotite.