Leslie Odom, Jr. News

Janelle Monae has landed two film roles, according to Variety. Monae is joining the voice cast of 'UglyDolls' and the cast of 'Harriet.'

The Philly POPS will make its 40th Anniversary Season debut with performances by Broadway star Leslie Odom Jr. on September 28, 29 and 30 at the Kimmel Center.

ABC announced today a star-studded lineup of music, film and television stars who will join the celebration of Mickey Mouse on 'Mickey's 90th Spectacular,' airing SUNDAY, NOV. 4 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network. The two-hour television event honoring 90 years of the internationally beloved character will feature appearances by actress, activist and mom Kristen Bell (Disney's 'Frozen'), actress and Hollywood Records/Republic Records recording artist Sofia Carson (Disney's 'Descendants,' Freeform's upcoming 'Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionist'), two-time EmmyÒ Award-winning actor Tony Hale ('Veep,' 'Arrested Development'), and actress Sarah Hyland (ABC's 'Modern Family'), as well as special musical performances by Josh Groban, NCT 127, Leslie Odom Jr., Meghan Trainor and Zac Brown Band. Mr. Iger will make a special appearance during the evening's festivities. More names and details on the exciting performances will be announced soon.

The Philly POPS will make its 40th Anniversary Season debut with performances by Broadway star Leslie Odom Jr. on September 28, 29 and 30 at the Kimmel Center.

The September/October edition of CBS' Watch! magazine, features covers with celebrated actor/comedian – and hat aficionado – Cedric the Entertainer (executive producer and star of the new comedy THE NEIGHBORHOOD) and Jay Hernandez (the engaging mustache-free title star of the new MAGNUM P.I.). Additionally, the issue, which is on newsstands as of Tuesday, Sept. 25, features intel on more of the season's hottest new shows; previews of autumn's best style trends, including a portfolio of BLUE BLOODS star Sami Gayle in fall's finest fashions; fun facts about some of the wackiest next-door neighbors in television history; beauty and travel tips; and more…

Following on the heels of the Muppets version of the A STAR IS BORN trailer, Katherine McPhee is sharing a SMASH inspired take on the highly-anticipated film's trailer. In a tweet simply titled 'A Star is Born 2012,' McPhee shared a video of scenes of her character in SMASH, Karen Cartwright, with Marilyn director Derek Wills. See the video below!

Pop singer songwriter Ingrid Michaelson today released "Looks Like a Cold, Cold Winter," the debut single from her upcoming album, Ingrid Michaelson's Songs for the Season, out October 26 on her Cabin 24 records. The 12-song collection, which was recorded with a 35-piece symphony to capture the warm and nostalgic big band feel of the 40's and 50's, also features duets with Leslie Odom Jr, Grace VanderWaal, Christina Perri and Will Chase.

Cynthia Erivo will take on the role of iconic abolitionist Harriet Tubman in the upcoming biopic confirmed to be starting production in October. Leslie Odom Jr., Joe Alwyn, Jennifer Nettles, and Clarke Peters join the cast.

The Philly POPS will make its 40th Anniversary Season debut with performances by Broadway star Leslie Odom Jr. on September 28, 29 and 30 at the Kimmel Center. 

Matthew Morrison couldn't be more 'Glee'-ful about launching Bay Area Cabaret's 15th Anniversary Season on Sept. 30 at the world-famous Venetian Room at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco. 'I love places that have so much history,' says the Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee. Among the celebrated singers who've sung there: Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Marlene Dietrich, Peggy Lee and Tina Turner. And in 1961, Tony Bennett first performed 'I Left My Heart in San Francisco' there, which is especially apt since the Fairmont sits high upon Nob Hill, 'where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars.'

Rising NYC-based band Lawrence's video for their new song, “Make A Move,” debuts today—watch/share it HERE. The track appears on their highly anticipated album, Living Room, out September 14. Pre-order the record HERE.

Many familiar faces visited Robinson following her debut performing last night, including her husband Leslie Odom, Jr., Cynthia Erivo, Anthony Ramos, Patina Miller, and more! Check out the photos below!

Nicolette Robinson has officially opened up the diner in the role of Jenna in the smash hit musical Waitress! She began performances on September 4 and will be in the show through October 28. Check out photos of her first bows below!

CBS All Access announced today its latest original series, ONE DOLLAR, will premiere today, August 30. New episodes of ONE DOLLAR's 10-episode first season will be available on demand weekly todays exclusively for CBS All Access subscribers. The newly revealed official key art for ONE DOLLAR can be downloaded here.

It has been announced that the festival will be led by Two-time Tony Award winning actress, singer and dancer Sutton Foster (TV Land's Younger, ABC Family's Bunheads, Anything Goes, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Violet ), three-time Tony Award nominee Joshua Henry (Hamilton, Carousel, Violet, Shuffle Along,The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess), Emmy nominated songwriter, musician and actor Darren Criss (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, Hedwig and the Angry Inch) and actor and Atlantic Records recording artist Alex Newell (Glee, Once on this Island).

Actress Maya Sayre helps to weave the mystery recurring as 'Heidi' in the new CBS All Access original series, ONE DOLLAR, premiering Thursday, August 30th.

The Philly POPS will hold its Sixth Annual POPS Ball gala on September 13 at the Union League of Philadelphia. The Sixth Annual POPS Ball will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the POPS and its indelible impact on Philadelphia's cultural identity.

The Philly POPS will make its 40th Anniversary Season debut with performances by Broadway star Leslie Odom Jr. on September 28, 29 and 30 at the Kimmel Center.

ONE DOLLAR Premieres Thursday, August 30th on CBS All Access.

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) and Cincinnati Pops continue to celebrate for the first time, single ticket sales to ANY and ALL season concerts. Previously only available as part of a subscription, the CSO and Pops are celebrating in a fun and unique way with: