Roger Friedman News

According to Showbiz411's Roger Friedman, two celebrations are taking shape to commemorate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles arrival on U.S. soil.

Showbiz411's Roger Friedman reports that legendary blues singer Janis Joplin will posthumously receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of fame. The singer was just 27 years old when she died of a drug overdose in 1971.

They've got the beat, and soon they'll be bringing it to Broadway! According to Showbiz411 reports, Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow will be co-producing a Broadway musical based on the music of 80's rock band The GoGo's.

Showbiz411's reveals exclusively that a rumored film adaptation of Netflix's ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT will be moving forward

Showbiz411's Roger Friedman reports exclusively that Boardwalk Empire's Michael Shannon is 'circling the role' of iconic performer Elvis Presley in a new film which centers on The King's now famous White House meeting with President Richard Nixon.

Showbiz411 has revealed some exciting news about the upcoming third season of Showtime's award-winning series HOMELAND. The show will premiere on the cable network on Septermber 29th.

Showbiz411 reports exclusively that playwright Sam Shepard is currently in talks to star in the upcoming indie film COLD IN JULY.

Showbiz411 reports exclusively that Denzel Washington will be joined by actresses Sophie Okenedo and Anika Noni Rose in an upcoming Broadway revival of A RAISIN IN THE SUN set for next spring.

Showbiz411 reports exclusively that the autopsy results for late actor Cory Monteith, which are set to be announced at 2 pm EST, have been classified as 'inconclusive.'

According to Showbiz411, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT creator Mitch Hurwitz and Netflix chief Ted Sarandos have confirmed that more episodes of the hit series are on the way.

Showbiz411's Roger Friedman reports that Jacqueline Bisset will replace Isabelle Adjani in the upcoming biopic of France's Dominique Strauss Kahn. The actress joins previously announced cast member Gerard Depardieu in MRS. DSK.

Showbiz411 reports that Jane Fonda has signed on to star in Shawn Levy's upcoming film THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU. The actress will join previously announced cast members Corey Stoll and Jason Bateman in the dramedy.

Showbiz411 reports that Tommy Lee Jones is set to direct Meryl Streep and her daughter, Grace Gummer in the upcoming film THE HOMESMAN, beginning production this spring. The actresses will join additional castmembers Hilary Swank, Mirando Otto, and Tim Blake Nelson on the film.

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has announced the initial lineup of panelists and programming for the 8th annual ASCAP 'I Create Music' EXPO, taking place April 18th-20th, 2013 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel (formerly known as the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel) in Los Angeles, CA.

As first reported on Showbiz411, Academy Award-winning actor Robert DeNiro is set to direct a musical stage production of A BRONX TALE, a film he helmed back in 1993.

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) will honor Steven Tyler & Joe Perry of Aerosmith with the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award during its 30th annual Pop Music Awards, it was announced today by ASCAP President and Chairman Paul Williams.

ZERO DARK THIRTY has opened in select theaters in New York and Los Angeles. The action thriller is the story of history's greatest manhunt for the world's most dangerous man. It follows the special operations forces mission to capture or kill Osama bin Laden. Let's see what the critics had to say

Roger Friedman of Showbiz411.com reports this morning that Focus Features is now at work on turning the film MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A DAY into a new Broadway musical.

Roger Friedman at Showbizz411 is reporting that Justin Timberlake is back in the recording studio in LA, working around the clock with Timbaland and other producers on a new album that would be released in early 2013.