Minnie Driver News

Yesterday marked the fourth annual Red Nose Day in the U.S., following a seven-week campaign of activity across the country that brought together millions of Americans to have fun and make a difference, raising money and awareness for children living in poverty. The campaign has now raised over $42 million for children who need it most in America and around the world — totaling more than $145 million in the campaign's first four years in the U.S. The final number is expected to increase as the public continues to donate and turn in fundraising dollars in the coming weeks.

The Chris Hardwick-hosted “The Red Nose Day Special” adds Ben Stiller, Lauren Graham, Anne Hathaway, Connie Britton, Minnie Driver, Olivia Munn and Retta to the star-packed lineup joining together to help raise money for children living in poverty. 

ABC has ordered a 22-episode, full-season third season of family comedy Speechless. The news was confirmed Thursday night by series star Minnie Driver.

That's right, honey! After a 10 year hiatus, audiences are thrilled that the multiple Primetime Emmy Award-winning original series 'Will & Grace' is back and 'just as incredible as the original series hilarious, poignant, and contemporary' (Entertainment Weekly). As Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally reprise their acclaimed roles as Will, Grace, Jack and Karen, the new season picks back up right where it left off best friends navigating life together once again. Now fans everywhere can own all 16 episodes plus exclusive bonus features of the hysterical and beloved series from creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, Will & Grace (The Revival): Season One arriveson DVD on June 12, 2018 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

Check out photos of the cast of Will & Grace at Paley Fest 2018! The return of 'Will & Grace,' which began as an Internet reunion that turned into a one-season order and then a two-season order before it even went back on the air last fall, has just been ordered for a third season to premiere in fall 2019. With its razor-sharp wit intact and all four Emmy Award-winning actors back at the top of their game, one of the best NBC Must See comedies will return for an 18-episode third season.

The return of "Will & Grace," which began as an Internet reunion that turned into a one-season order and then a two-season order before it even went back on the air last fall, has just been ordered for a third season to premiere in fall 2019. 

Minnie Driver appeared on last night's CONAN, where she talked about how she likes to use her special talent to 'play off' people who ramble on too long in conversations. Watch the clip below!

The 17th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced its lineup of 55 diverse and engaging short films in competition, including 29 world premieres. The selected shorts include a cross-section of international and U.S. filmmakers and were curated from a record 4,754 submissions. For the second year running, 40% of the selections are directed by female filmmakers. The short films will be presented in 10 distinct competition programs, which consist of five narrative, three documentary, one animation, and one hybrid program. The program will also include special screenings and the 12th annual Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival, sponsored by Mohegan Sun. The Shorts Film program, sponsored by Nutella®, runs throughout the Festival, April 18-29.

Later tonight, Hollywood royalty will gather at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to salute the greatest achievements of the year in motion pictures. Of course, Broadway will be in the house with nominees for Best Original Song- a category that has a rich history of musical theatre representation. Before the big night we're taking a closer look at the last twenty years of where Broadway and Best Original Song have met!

LETTERS LIVE, in partnership with NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER, is delighted to announce the first wave of performers for its first ever public performance in the United States on February 26th 2018, at the historic Theatre at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles, from 8pm PST.

The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) tonight announced the winners of the 2018 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for film, television, new media, videogames, news, radio/audio, promotional, and graphic animation categories at concurrent ceremonies at the Edison Ballroom in New York City and The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles.

Musical Polymath Jonny Polonsky to Release FRESH FLESH on 1/19 via Sound Science Industries

Deadline reports that Grand Central Publishing has acquired Sally Field's upcoming memoir, In Pieces.

Molly Shannon will guest star on an upcoming episode of NBC's revival of WILL & GRACE. According to the site, the funny lady will reprise her role of Val Bassett, which she originated in a 1999 episode of the show's original run.

The Matthew Bourne / New Adventures production of 'The Red Shoes,' presented by Center Theatre Group and Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center, is making its American premiere now through October 1, 2017 in Los Angeles. Opening night was last night, September 19, and BroadwayWorld has photos from the curtain call and starry festivities below!

The guest list for NBC's upcoming WILL & GRACE reboot keeps getting starrier! According to out.com, GLEE's Jane Lynch and Tony nominee Andrew Rannells will appear in an upcoming episode of the revival.

Glenn Close and Patrick Stewart star in the new film THE WILDE WEDDING, hitting theaters on September 15, 2017.

Caitlin Houlahan, currently starring as WAITRESS's charmingly neurotic New Dawn Rising, took us behind the scenes with her yesterday on Instagram, see all her great posts below! And be sure to catch her Instagram story before it disappears!

Caitlin Houlahan, currently starring as WAITRESS's charmingly neurotic New Dawn Rising, takes us behind the scenes with her today on Instagram!

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Prizeo, the online giving platform that democratizes giving for all income levels, announced today that they are offering the chance for one lucky fan to attend the eagerly anticipated opening night of the musical Hamilton in Los Angeles - Wednesday, August 16, 2017.