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Will Smith Calls on Emma Thompson to Pen New ANNIE Flick for Willow

As previously reported, an Annie remake is in the works, produced by Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jay-Z and partners, and starring the Smith's youngest, Willow. No other casting has been revealed (Willow has, however, expressed her wish for Brad Pitt to step into the shoes of Daddy Warbucks), and while for a time it seemed GLEE's Ryan Murphy was in talks to direct, it appears those talks are off, according to published reports. Today, New York Magazine reveals that Will Smith has called upon Emma Thompson, with whom he is currently starring in Men in Black III, to readapt John Huston's screenplay for the latest reincarnation of the famous story.

ArtOFFICIAL Truth Opens At Project One

Internationally celebrated and collected, world-recognized master of spray paint CHOR BOOGIE; presents as curator, the ArtOFFICIAL Truth, at Project One in San Francisco.

Patti LaBelle to be Honored at BET Awards, 6/26

Broadway veteran Patti LaBelle will receive BET's Lifetime Achievement Award at the June 26 ceremony. Additionally, Steve Harvey will be honored with the Humanitarian Award for his philanthropic work.

Jackie Hoffman Among May/June Line Up at Joe's Pub

Joe's Pub Announces the following line up for May: LADY RIZO: AN UNESCORTED TRIBUTE TO NINA SIMONE Friday, May 20 at 9:30 PM; $15 in advance / $20 at the door 'I've always been drawn to Nina Simone's music- the strength, versatility, the raw emotion. She is, simply put, a badass diva and did something with popular music that I aim to do today- to mix, separate and explore.' - Lady Rizo

MGM Grand Hosts Billboard Music Awards Pre-Party, 5/19-21

In conjunction with this weekend's 2011 Billboard Music Awards, MGM Grand will transform Zuri Lounge, Rouge Bar and Centrifuge Lounge into the ultimate gathering spots for music lovers May 19 - 21.

Jennifer Hudson, Tyler Perry, et al. Nominated for 2011 BET Awards

BET Networks, today announced that entertainment superstar Queen Latifah has been tapped to host the 10th anniversary of the mega-hit, #1 rated awards show among African-American viewers, the BET AWARDS. This much-anticipated special will broadcast LIVE from the historic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 8:00 P.M. on BET and via live stream on BET.com.

MGM Grand Hosts Billboard Music Awards Pre-Party, 5/19-21

In conjunction with this weekend's 2011 Billboard Music Awards, MGM Grand will transform Zuri Lounge, Rouge Bar and Centrifuge Lounge into the ultimate gathering spots for music lovers May 19 - 21.

Beyonce's New Album '4' is FELA! Inspired

Now gracing the cover of the latest Billboard Magazine, Beyonce reveals that her upcoming ablum, entitled 4, is largely inspired by the late Fela Kuti - subject of last season's Broadway hit Fela! produced by her husband Jay-Z. The album is set for release next month.

Stages St. Louis PROMISES, PROMISES Receives Live Design 2011 Excellence Award

STAGES ST. LOUIS, the region's foremost not-for-profit musical theatre company and performing arts academy, is thrilled to announce the 2010 production ofPromises, Promiseswill be recognized by Live Design Magazine at the Fourth Annual Excellence in Live Design Awards in New York City during the Broadway Master Classes later this month.

NBC Announces Industry Insiders for THE VOICE

NBC revealed that it will add more star-power to its new vocal competition series 'The Voice' with singers Reba, Monica, Sia (Furler) and music producer Adam Blackstone joining the series as new advisers who will lend their experience and talents to musician coaches Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton for the next 'Battles' competition phase.

The Southern Theater Presents Shara Worden with yMusic 5/4-5

Singer, songwriter and instrumentalist of My Brightest Diamond, Shara Worden returns to the Southern Theater with her mix of opera, cabaret, chamber music and rock, sharing the stage with conservatory-trained/pop-savvy yMusic, whose members are some of NYC's most in-demand accompanists.

The Southern Theater Presents Shara Worden with yMusic 5/4-5

Singer, songwriter and instrumentalist of My Brightest Diamond, Shara Worden returns to the Southern Theater with her mix of opera, cabaret, chamber music and rock, sharing the stage with conservatory-trained/pop-savvy yMusic, whose members are some of NYC's most in-demand accompanists.

The Southern Theater Presents Shara Worden with yMusic 5/4-5

Singer, songwriter and instrumentalist of My Brightest Diamond, Shara Worden returns to the Southern Theater with her mix of opera, cabaret, chamber music and rock, sharing the stage with conservatory-trained/pop-savvy yMusic, whose members are some of NYC's most in-demand accompanists.

Jackie Hoffman Among May/June Line Up at Joe's Pub

Joe's Pub Announces the following line up for May: LADY RIZO: AN UNESCORTED TRIBUTE TO NINA SIMONE Friday, May 20 at 9:30 PM; $15 in advance / $20 at the door 'I've always been drawn to Nina Simone's music- the strength, versatility, the raw emotion. She is, simply put, a badass diva and did something with popular music that I aim to do today- to mix, separate and explore.' - Lady Rizo

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