Usher News

Rapper and actor Ludacris stops by today's ELLEN and talks about moving forward with the story of the film series FAST AND FURIOUS without their co-star, Paul Walker.

The stage of the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium at RCBC Plaza turns into a furtive arena for a courageous theatrical exploit in the Asia Pacific premiere of GHOST: The Musical, staged by Atlantis Productions and Ten Bridges Media Corporation.

Unbound Productions, Executive Director Jonathan Josephson, Artistic Director Paul Millet, and Producing Artistic Director Jeff G. Rack have announced details about their World Premiere staged reading of MYSTERY LIT, adapted by Josephson from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories (May 22, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. and May 24, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.) and the World Premiere production of Algernon Blackwood's THE DOLL, adapted by Rack and directed by Millet (July 11-26, 2014; Fridays-Sundays, 7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m.).

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College is pleased to announce its 2014-15 60th Anniversary world dance series. Since the inception of the dance series in 1966, more than 175 regional, national and international companies have premiered new works as a part of this series. This year's lineup includes Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana's The Soul of Flamenco, Nai-Ni Chin Dance Company performing a Lunar New Year Celebration, the Moscow City Ballet's production of Don Quixote, and the return of the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC). These companies reflect the artistic excellence and cultural diversity to which Brooklyn Center is dedicated.

Orchestra Seattle and the Seattle Chamber Singers (OSSCS) closes their 2013-2014 season with Reflection and Wonder at the First Free Methodist Church in Queen Anne. Clinton Smith conducts the following pieces for the final concert of his inaugural season as music director.

Eight-time Grammy Award-winning artist and “Voice” coach Usher will perform, for the first time live, his brand new single, “Good Kisser,” on the Monday, May 12 telecast of NBC's Emmy Award-winning musical competition series “The Voice.”

NBC's 'Today' show has released its 2014 lineup for the annual Toyota Concert Series. It kicks off Friday, May 16, with Mariah Carey and wraps up Sept. 5 with Usher.

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College will continue its partnership with Target to bring quality, affordable, and family-friendly performing arts programming to the culturally diverse communities of Brooklyn as part of its 60th Anniversary Season in 2014-15.

Blue Man Group continues to thrive now more than 20 years later. If you haven't seen the show, and I don't say this often, I will guarantee you'll have an incredible time.

Keith Urban has a knack for working words into his 'American Idol' banter. Find out what Ellen is challenging him to say when he stops by today's show!

It's a Hollywood secret that's finally gone public! Mila Kunis stops by today's ELLEN and talks to the host about her pregnancy and engagement to Ashton Kutcher.

The Cleveland Orchestra presents its second annual Northeast Ohio neighborhood residency from May 17 through 24, 2014, in Lakewood, Ohio. During the residency, the Orchestra will offer musical performances and events throughout the community. These events include performances by Cleveland Orchestra musicians, ensembles from the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra and Youth Chorus, a Cleveland Orchestra concert preview, extensive educational programs for local students all culminating with a free concert by The Cleveland Orchestra at Lakewood Civic Auditorium. All of the events are free and open to the public. A complete listing of dates and times are listed below or can be found online at www.clevelandorchestra.com/Lakewood.

Fergus Linehan, Director Designate of Edinburgh International Festival, succeeds the current Festival Director Jonathan Mills on 1 October 2014, and is currently planning the 2015 to 2019 Festivals. Fergus will maintain and build on the Festival's leading position as a multi-artform Festival, bringing major international orchestras, classical artists and opera, dance and theatre companies to Edinburgh.

From May 2014 - March 2015, Sadler's Wells presents its biggest ever programme of inclusive dance. =dance is a new series featuring some of the most exciting and innovative work created and performed by deaf and disabled artists.

Actress Ellie Kemper had so much fun learning how to be a DJ, Ellen had to send her back to school... elementary school, that is!

Connie Britton stops by today's Ellen and talks about meeting the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama

The STARZ Original series 'Survivor's Remorse' began production this week in Atlanta on the six-episode first season of the half-hour scripted comedy series

Roberts surprises the Oscar pizza delivery man Edgar who stopped by the studio to deliver pizza to the audience.

Actress Julia Roberts stopped by yesterday's ELLEN and discussed her heartbreaking new role in the groundbreaking HBO film 'The Normal Heart.'