Will Smith News

The Whole Backstage presents its winter season production of Pride and Prejudice through February 19 under the direction of Will Smith. Evening performances begin at 7:00 pm with Matinee's starting at 2:00 pm. This romantic comedy, by Jon Jory, based on Jane Austen's classic novel, is being directed by Will Smith of Guntersville, and features Jon Brown and Kayla Harper, both of Arab, in the lead roles. Ms. Harper is playing Elizabeth Bennet, the heroine on the story, while Mr. Brown portrays Mr. Darcy, her love interest.

As first reported on Deadline.com, Will Smith has signed on to star in a second installment of the Warner Bros 2007 hit film I AM LEGEND.

Nickelodeon announced today the nominees for the milestone 25th ANNUAL KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS, helmed by international superstar Will Smith and airing live from USC's Galen Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 31, at 8 p.m. (ET/tape delayed for West Coast).

Nickelodeon premiered the first in a series of star-studded promos this weekend for Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards!

92nd Street Y has announced that Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters, continues the new season of his popular interview series, "Broadway Talks with Jordan Roth," with Harry Connick, Jr. (On a Clear Day You Can See Forever) on Tuesday, February 7th at 8:00 p.m. and Nick Jonas (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying) on Sunday, March 4th at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are from $29 and are available at www.92Y.org/BroadwayTalks or by calling 212.415.5500.

USA co-presidents Chris McCumber and Jeff Wachtel today announced the pickup of the television event series POLITICAL ANIMALS. From acclaimed producers Greg Berlanti and Laurence Mark, the six-hour drama, produced by Warner Horizon Television, is slated for summer 2012.

This Black History Month, BET and CENTRIC will showcase the range, richness and diversity of the African-American experience with an exciting lineup of programming highlighting the cultural contributions of black America.

The Whole Backstage will present its winter season production of Pride and Prejudice, February 10-12 and 16-19 under the direction of Will Smith.

Simon Cowell's Syco Entertainment partner with Jada Pinkett-Smith and Will Smith's Overbrook Entertainment on the development and launch of a live, new international TV format to find the world's greatest DJs.

Carol Burnett will among the recipients of the 49th Annual ICG Publicists Awards, to be held Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Circus is excited to announce the launch of BARNUM BASH(SM), an all-new 45-city US tour. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents BARNUM BASH introduces the Ringling Bros.® Ringlettes, who are the stylish hosts of the swankiest circus party in town. The Ringlettes are ready to inviteChildren of All Ages® in on the hippest circus spectacular that The Greatest Show On Earth® has ever produced!

First time Actor(R) nominees Kyle Chandler, Judy Greer, Maya Rudolph and Octavia Spencer will be presenters at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R), Executive Producer Jeff Margolis announced today.

World-renowned actor, producer and recording artist Will Smith (I Am Legend, The Pursuit of Happyness and the upcoming Men in Black III) will host Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, airing live on Saturday, March 31, at 8:00 p.m.

With obsessed fans around the world, larger-than-life careers and booming bank accounts, it's hard to imagine that some of Hollywood's biggest names - such as Justin Bieber, Will Smith and Cameron Diaz - were at one point complete unknowns. In the all-new thirty-minute special 'Scouted to Stardom,' E! explains how these mega-stars happened to be at the right place at the right time and were thrust onto the rollercoaster of celebrity life.

With obsessed fans around the world, larger-than-life careers and booming bank accounts, it's hard to imagine that some of Hollywood's biggest names - such as Justin Bieber, Will Smith and Cameron Diaz - were at one point complete unknowns. In the all-new thirty-minute special 'Scouted to Stardom,' E! explains how these mega-stars happened to be at the right place at the right time and were thrust onto the rollercoaster of celebrity life.

In a recent interview with RadarOnline.com, X FACTOR judge Nicole Scherzinger hinted that she may not be returning to the Fox talent competition next year when it returns for a second season.

As first reported on TVguide.com, stars from the hit show 'That '70's Show' will be reuniting for an upcoming episode of NBC's new comedy ARE YOU THERE, CHELSEA? The comedy's lead actress, Laura Prepon, will once again share the stage with former '70's co-star Wilmer Valderrama.

MEN IN BLACK III is coming to theaters in 3 D on May 25, 2012 from Sony Pictures. The Sci-fi comedy is directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and stars Will Smith, Alice Eve, Tommy Lee Jones, Jemaine Clement, Josh Brolin, Emma Thompson, Bill Hader, Rip Torn, Nicole Scherzinger, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Kevin Covais.