The Muppets News

Ken Jeong (Community) is set to produce and star in a new medical comedy for NBC. The show is based on Jeong's life as a licensed physician before joining the entertainment business.

The Hub Network, a destination for kids and their families, announced today that Bailee Madison ('Trophy Wife'), Laura Marano ('Austin & Ally'), Rico Rodriguez ('Modern Family'), Raini Rodriguez ('Austin & Ally'), Keean Johnson ('Spooksville') and Todd Newton ('Family Game Night') will present at the star-studded 'Hub Network's First Annual Halloween Bash,' celebrating all things Halloween. As previously announced, 'Saturday Night Live' actor and comedian, Kenan Thompson, will host the one-of-a-kind special, including a performance by chart-topping musician Cody Simpson. The 'Halloween Bash' will also include the first-ever nationwide 50-state costume competition judged by a celebrity panel, including Halloween-expert Martha Stewart. The live-to-tape event will be broadcast on Saturday, October 26, 8-10 p.m. ET/5-7 p.m. PT. Additional presenters, judges and chart-topping musical acts will also be announced shortly.

Round Hill Music, a full-service creative rights management company with a core focus on music publishing, is excited to officially announce the signing of a publishing joint venture with widely acclaimed indie record label, Mexican Summer (most renowned for launching the successful career of Best Coast).

Netflix will premiere 'Derek,' an original series starring, written, directed and executive-produced by Emmy and Golden Globe winner Ricky Gervais today, September 12, 2013 at 12:01 AM PT. All seven 30-minute episodes in the series will be available at launch.

People.com reports that 'Office' star John Krasinski and 'Devil Wears Prada' actress Emily Blunt are expecting their first child.

Olivier Award nominee and Theatre World Award winner Linzi Hateley, Clare Foster, and the legendary Louise Gold headline a cast of West End leading ladies at the St. James Theatre, tonight September 7th 2013.

Apropos of the show's most famous song and its opening lyrics, this September is precisely the time to remember the longest running show in American theatre history, THE FANTASTICKS, especially as it celebrates its 20,000th Off-Broadway performance on September 15.

The Pleasance Theatre Islington has been one of the most exciting Fringe theatres in London since it opened in 1995, they are now excited to present their Autumn show listing.

FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS comedic actor and writer Bret McKenzie discusses his plans for a magical forthcoming big screen musical involving dragons and other mythological elements in a new interview.

Deadline.com reports that Johnny Cannizzaro and Mike Doyle are the latest to join the cast of Clint Eastwood's upcoming big screen adaptation of JERSEY BOYS. Cannizzaro will play 'Nick DeVito' -- twin brother of Tommy DeVito and founding member of The Variety Trio -- with Doyle taking on the role of music producer 'Bob Crewe'.

The Muppets find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper in Muppets Most Wanted, coming to theaters in Spring 2014. Below, get a first look at the just-released trailer for the sequel!

Olivier Award nominee and Theatre World Award winner Linzi Hateley, Clare Foster, and the legendary Louise Gold headline a cast of West End leading ladies at the St. James Theatre, Saturday September 7th 2013.

Williamstown Theatre Festival Artistic Director Jenny Gersten presents a benefit reading of Pitching To The Star by Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies. Lewis Black and Robert Sean Leonard revisit the roles they originated 25 years ago for this special one-night-only reading, tonight, August 4 at 7:30 p.m. on the Main Stage. Following the reading will be The Perfect Pitch, a panel discussion about perfect (and not-so-perfect) Hollywood pitches.

Williamstown Theatre Festival Artistic Director Jenny Gersten presents a benefit reading of Pitching To The Star by Pulitzer Prize winner Donald Margulies. Lewis Black and Robert Sean Leonard revisit the roles they originated 25 years ago for this special one-night-only reading, Sunday, August 4 at 7:30 p.m. on the Main Stage. Following the reading will be The Perfect Pitch, a panel discussion about perfect (and not-so-perfect) Hollywood pitches.

The Rainbow Connection is going digital, as Walt Disney Records celebrates the upcoming 35th Anniversary of the classic frogs-to-riches story, 'The Muppet Movie,' with the re-release of its Grammy-winning soundtrack album.

Following previous sell-out shows in Edinburgh and London, Piff the Magic Dragon and his sidekick Mr Piffles, the World's First Magic Performing Chihuahua, will once again dazzle audiences with their unique brand of deadpan humour and astonishing magic, playing at the Pleasance King Dome at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from today, 1 - 25 August and at the Soho Theatre 14 - 26 October (tickets on sale w/c 1 July).

The Garden Theatre is pleased to announce Heather Henson's IBEX Puppetry Presents: Sing Along with The Muppet Movie will take place at the Garden Theatre today, July 27, 2013 at 3pm and 7pm.

Dave Chappelle will return to the Just For Laughs Festival presented by Videotron in association with Loto-Quebec for a surprise engagement, completing the 2013 all-star Festival lineup! His performance, Dave Chappelle at Théâtre Maisonneuve, will take place tonight, July 24, at 9:30 pm.

Releasing today digitally on Back Lot Music is the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Album from the film R.I.P.D.,

It's just been announced that Dave Chappelle will return to the Just For Laughs Festival presented by Videotron in association with Loto-Quebec for a surprise engagement, completing the 2013 all-star Festival lineup! Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Saturday, July 13 at noon!