Billy Eichner News

Billy Eichner is set to play TV icon Paul Lynde in the upcoming film Man in the Box, according to Deadline.

Billy Eichner was a guest host on last night's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, where Billy Porter appeared as a guest!

The producers and songwriters of SATURDAY NIGHT SEDER have announced today's release of singles, 'When You Believe,' with powerhouse vocalists Cynthia Erivo and Shoshana Bean, accompanied by esteemed composer Stephen Schwartz, as well as the original song, 'Next Year,' sung by composer/musician Shaina Taub and actor/singer Skylar Astin.

Earlier this week, Condé Nast's LGBTQ+ brand Them hosted Out Now Live, a celebration honoring the spirit and history of Pride. Premiering on Youtube Live, and presented by Polo Ralph Lauren, the virtual event included uplifting speeches, storytelling, messages and performances from prominent members of the LGBTQ+ community and notable allies.

Ars Nova has postponed The Ars Nova Forever Telethon, originally scheduled to stream online June 12-13. Amplifying the voices of a new generation of diverse artists is an essential part of Ars Nova's mission.

Back in 2016 the NBC lot in Los Angeles transformed into 1962 Baltimore for the televised special Hairspray Live!, the fourth of the network's made-for-tv musicals. With Harvey Fierstein adapting the original 2002 book and reprising the character of Edna, it was a joyous success. Now, Universal is making the telecast available to UK audiences for the first time for a mere 48 hours after its premiere on their YouTube channel.

Ars Nova has announced additional details for The Ars Nova Forever Telethon, a 24 hour livestream featuring over 100 artists celebrating Ars Nova's past and present while raising funds to propel the organization into its future. The online event will begin at 6pm EDT on June 12 and run non-stop until 6pm EDT on June 13.

ABC will rebroadcast 'The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II,' this Friday, May 22 at 8:00p.m. EDT!

Taking to their living room studios and kitchen stages to sing beloved Disney melodies with the nation were Christina Aguilera, Tituss Burgess, Sabrina Carpenter, Chloe x Halle, Billy Eichner, Hayley Erbert, Josh Gad, Donald Glover, Halsey, Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, Jennifer Hudson, Lang Lang, John Legend, Idina Menzel, Miguel, Keke Palmer, Katy Perry, Ben Platt, Seth Rogen, Anika Noni Rose, Walter Russell III, Shakira, Rebel Wilson and more surprises.

'The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II' airs tonight, May 10 (7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT). Get a sneak peek at Anika Noni Rose and Chloe x Halle perform 'Almost There' from The Princess and the Frog!

While Broadway remains shut down, BroadwayWorld is keeping up with your favorite stars and giving you a peek at what they have been up to! Check out yesterday's videos, from stars including Alex Brightman, Andrew Lloyd Webber, the cast of Hadestown, and more!

a?oethe Disney Family Singalong: Volume Ii' has added even more celebrity guests to its star-studded lineup. Airing on Mother's Day, SUNDAY, MAY 10 (7:00-8:00 p.m. EDT), the nationwide singalong event hosted by Ryan Seacrest features celebrities and their families as they sing beloved Disney melodies from home.

ABC has announced the first round of celebrity guests joining 'The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II.' The second edition of the hit singalong event includes a duet between Idina Menzel and Ben Platt and performances from Broadway stars Anika Noni Rose, Josh Gad, and Disney on Broadway stars Merle Dandridge, Heather Headley, Adam Jacobs, Caissie Levy, Kara Lindsay, Kevin Massey and Josh Strickland.

Last night, GLAAD hosted a digital event to highlight the LGBTQ response to COVID-19 and to raise money for CenterLink and local LGBTQ centers affected by COVID-19. Included were performances and appearances from the cast of Jagged Little Pill, George Salazar and Mj Rodriguez, Alex Newell, and more.

Barbra Streisand has joined the lineup for GLAAD's upcoming livestream event!

When you're stuck with a day that's gray and lonely, just stick up your chin, grin, and sing 'Tomorrow'! Watch below as stars of stage, screen and more unite to sing the beloved anthem in celebration of our incredible health care providers.

Just last night, GLAAD presented 'Together in Pride: You are Not Alone,' highlighting the LGBTQ response to COVID-19 and amplifiying messages of acceptance and affirmation to the LGBTQ community and people living with HIV during this unprecedented time. The livestream raises funds for LGBTQ community centers that are members of CenterLink.

Billy Porter, the cast of Jagged Little Pill, Alex Newell, George Salazar, and more have joined GLAAD's livestream event, a?oeTogether in Pride: You are Not Alone,a?? on Sunday, April 26 at 8pm ET on GLAAD's YouTube channel and Facebook Live.

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the Actors Fund, the national human services organization for everyone in performing arts and entertainment, has teamed with SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley, to produce a daily online show, entitled Stars in The House.