Chace Crawford News

According to Entertainment Weekly, Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford has officially backed out of the upcoming remake of Footloose. Entertainment Weekly reports that Paramount is now planning on casting an unknown to take on the role Kevin Bacon made famous in the iconic 1984 film. Hairspray star Zac Efron was originally cast in the role before Crawford replaced him. It was widely believed that Crawford was tapped in order to avoid typecasting in the role.

Variety is reporting that the new film version of 'Footloose' has secured a new director. Craig Brewer will helm the film, which will work from his rewritten script. Chace Crawford is no longer attached to the project due to scheduling conflicts with the CW's 'Gossip Girl.'

TEEN CHOICE 2010, the annual special that celebrates the year's hottest teen icons in film, television, music, sports and fashion, will air Monday, August 9 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Additionally, Dr Pepper will return as an official sponsor of the star-studded special.

TEEN CHOICE 2010, the annual special that celebrates the year's hottest teen icons in film, television, music, sports and fashion, will air Monday, August 9 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Additionally, Dr Pepper will return as an official sponsor of the star-studded special.

The 67th Golden Globe Awards were broadcast live on NBC tonight from the Beverly Hilton. The awards ceremony was seen in more than 160 countries worldwide and is one of the few awards ceremonies that span both television and motion picture achievements. Winners of this year's awards include GLEE for Best Television Series - Comedy or Musical, Meryl Streep for 'Julie & Julia', Michael C. Hall for 'Dexter', Alec Baldwin for '30 Rock', John Lithgow for his role on 'Dexter', Christoph Waltz for 'Inglourious Basterds', and HBO's 'Grey Gardens'.

Cher, Jennifer Garner, Kiefer Sutherland and Kate Winslet have been set as presenters at 'The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards' on Sunday, January 17.

Felicity Huffman, Samuel L. Jackson, Helen Mirren and the cast of 'The Hangover' (Justin Bertha, Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms) have been set as presenters at 'The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards' on Sunday, January 17.

Amy Adams, Kate Hudson, Ashton Kutcher and Zoe Saldana are the latest celebrities to be confirmed presenters at the '67th AnnuAl Golden Globe Awards.'

Harrison Ford, Paul McCartney, Olivia Wilde and Reese Witherspoon are the latest celebrities to be confirmed presenters at the '67th AnnuAl Golden Globe Awards.'

Josh Brolin, Taylor Lautner and Amy Poehler are the latest celebrities to be confirmed presenters at the '67th AnnuAl Golden Globe Awards.'

Kate Winslet, Cher, Jennifer Garner and Keifer Sutherland are the latest celebrities to be confirmed presenters at the '67th AnnuAl Golden Globe Awards.'

Chace Crawford, Cameron Diaz and Jodie Foster are the latest celebrities to be confirmed presenters at the '67th AnnuAl Golden Globe Awards.'

Broadway Across America (John Gore, Thomas B. McGrath, Beth Williams), Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, Candy Spelling and The Weinstein Company will present the first-ever Broadway revival of PROMISES, PROMISES this spring at the Broadway Theater (1681 Broadway). Previews will begin on Sunday, March 28th, 2010 with an opening night slated for Sunday, April 25th, 2010. The musical is written by legends Neil Simon (book), Burt Bacharach (music), and Hal David (lyrics). Emmy Award winner Sean Hayes will make his Broadway debut starring in the role of Chuck Baxter opposite Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth, returning to Broadway as Fran Kubelik. Tony and Emmy Award winner Rob Ashford will also make his Broadway directorial debut and choreograph. More casting and creative team members will be announced in the near future.

The New York Post's Michael Riedel is reporting this morning that Kristin Chenoweth has been nabbed by producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron for their upcoming Broadway revival of PROMISES, PROMISES. The Post reports that while not yet signed, a deal appears to have been reached for the always-in-demand star to take on the role of Fran Kubelik opposite Sean Hayes as Chuck Baxter.

Variety reports that 'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe will lead the cast of an upcoming New York reading of 1961 musical 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,' marking the first musical turn for the 'Harry Potter' star. Producers Broadway Across America, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will guide the reading, seen as a set up for a potential Broadway revival.

MTV turned New York City inside out for the '2009 Video Music Awards' as the network celebrated a legend and brought together the biggest names in music, TV, film and sports. Live from Radio City Music Hall, VMA icon Madonna opened the show and introduced the emotional and heartfelt tribute to Michael Jackson. Janet Jackson was joined onstage by the most renowned choreographers in the world and Michael's tour dancers, all of whom were influenced by the 'King of Pop,' for a memorable and high energy performance. To honor her brother and his illustrious career, the dancers recreated some of his most memorable music videos including 'Thriller,' 'Bad,' 'Smooth Criminal' and 'Scream.' The celebration received a standing ovation and set the tone for the most important evening in music and pop culture.