‘Agent Elvis’ Showrunners Wanted Score to Be ‘Musically Bold, Brash and Unapologetically Irreverent’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Brent Lang Executive Editor Carmelo Anthony has come on as an executive producer of “The Harder They Come,” a new stage musical that is about to finish a sold-out run at New York’s Public Theater. In addition, Anthony’s long-time business partner Asani Swann, who co-founded the basketball star’s production company Creative 7, will also serve as an executive producer on the show. They are joining the production as it looks to find a regional theater where it hopes to fine-tune the show before possibly mounting a Broadway return. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, best known for “Topdog/Underdog,” penned the adaptation of the 1972 Jamaican crime film. That movie and now the show feature music from Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff. Also involved is Justine Henzell, whose father Perry Henzell co-wrote and directed the movie.

Lea Michele is looking forward to some rest and relaxation after  closes in the fall. ET spoke with the Broadway star at 's Power of Women Luncheon on Tuesday, about the hit revival and what she plans to do once the show wraps Sept. 3.«Oh my goodness, I'm gonna just spend as much time with my son as I can, and rest,» said Michele, who shares son Ever with husband Zandy Reich.

Kelly Ripa is learning from the younger generation. On Tuesday, the  host spoke with ET at 's 2023 Power of Women event in New York City, and shared what she most admires about her and Mark Consuelos' 21-year-old daughter, Lola Consuelos. «I am the most impressed with her ability to really speak about what she needs when she needs it,» Ripa tells ET. «She unapologetically does that.

EXCLUSIVE: Neil A. Cohen, who was an agent in the non-scripted television department at UTA, is leaving and joining Paradigm. At Paradigm, he becomes an unscripted agent based out of its New York office.

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Billy Corgan is reflecting on his friendship with the late Lisa Marie Presley, and he admits there's one regret he has over his working relationship with her, or lack thereof.During an appearance with The Smashing Pumpkins on SiriusXM's, the rock band's frontman opened up about the tragic loss of Elvis and Priscilla Presley's only child, after she died in January at the age of 54.Following her death, Corgan was among those who performed at her funeral, held at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, where he performed the band's 1998 single, «To Sheila.»«She was awesome — that was a tough one,» the 56-year-old musician said. «That was really hard for me because she was a one-of-a-kind person and the world really didn't know her because they, of course, always knew her as Elvis' daughter, but she was a really, really cool, unique person.»Corgan and Lisa Marie briefly worked together.

Disgraced royal Prince Andrew is keen to pen a memoir similar to Prince Harry's Spare, according to reports. Back in January, the Duke of Sussex, 38, released his tell-all autobiography which was packed with bombshells and allegations against his dad King Charles III and brother, Prince William. It's now been claimed that the 63 year old Duke of York wants to "set the record straight" after years of well-documented controversies, with US writer Daphne Barak and two publishers already believed to be in discussions over bringing his story to the page.

It was all hands on deck for Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas as they enjoyed an adorable family day out in New York City with their two daughters.The smitten couple, who married in Las Vegas in 2019, had their hands full as they juggled their little girls during an outing to a playground in the West Village. Game of Thrones actress Sophie, 27, and American singer Joe, 33, both dressed casually for the laid-back family time.

Highway works being crammed in before the end of the financial year has turned March into the ‘month of madness’ for motorists and buses, a councillor says.

Farmer Wants A Wife season 13 is quickly approaching and here's everything we know so far. Watch Below: Farmer Wants a Wife 2023 TrailerAlthough we don't have an exact premiere date for FWAW this year, the official Instagram account is teasing that it's soon. The first trailers have been released, which have made the bold call that it's one of the series' most successful seasons yet, with all five farmers finding love.  Related: Which Farmer Wants A Wife 2022 couples are still together? Fans were worried after reports emerged that Sam Armytage, who joined the show last year would be replacing Natalie Gruzlewski as host of the show. But fear not, the series announced via Instagram that both Nat and Sam would be co-hosting the series together. Age: 26Location: Darriman, VIC This 6th generation sheep and cattle farmer is looking for a genuine girl and thinks he's a "pretty good catch." "I'm kind and caring and guaranteed to make you laugh!"Age: 32Location: Cootamundra, NSWMixed crop and cattle farmer Brad is a bit of a larrikin who doesn't take life too seriously. With a love of rugby and country music, Brad is looking for a partner who will also be a best mate and team mate. Age: 29Location: Pozieres, QLDApple farmer David is an outgoing and fun bachelor who loves to explore the world.

Controversial plans to build a 'new community' of 3,500 homes on largely green belt land around Elton Reservoir have been put forward by a developer. Housebuilder Peel claim they want to invest £500m in community facilities, new primary schools, transport links, and a new public park at land west of Elton Reservoir.

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Jimmy Kimmel had some fun at Austin Butler’s expense.

Elvis” accent at the Oscars on Sunday — much to the chagrin of fans tired of hearing his take on the southern drawl.Live from the champagne carpet, Butler told ABC that being at the Oscars as a nominee “feels like an impossible dream” and he has to “pinch himself.”“Every time I get up in front of people as myself I’m nervous,” he added with his Elvis flare.Fans, however, would have prefer Butler just be himself vocally, with many poking fun on Twitter.“Austin Butler still has a hint of that accent and I’m gonna shove him into a locker,” wrote one Twitter user.“Sorry not sorry, but it’s so cringe to listen to Austin Butler speak with the Elvis accent,” chimed in another.One even joked: “take a shot every time austin butler uses the elvis accent tonight.”At least one fan was impressed he was still putting on the accent, writing: “austin butler deserves an oscar simply for not losing that damn accent.”E! red carpet host Laverne Cox asked Butler what his favorite part of “embodying” Elvis was since he has previously said the character “became a part of fiber of [his] being.”The actor responded that he feels like a different man after the process and it’s hard to pick just one thing “because it’s such a part of my life.”The 31-year-old California native was nominated for Best Actor for playing the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis.”Butler’s voice has a noticeably deeper pitch since he performed in the drama, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2022.“The Carrie Diaries” alum said he spent over two years prepping for the performance, not even seeing his family for a long time as he immersed himself in the role.He explained in June 2022 how he couldn’t get rid of Elvis’ famous Southern baritone

Michael Lockwood has formally asked the court to appoint him as guardian ad litem so he can represent his twin daughters' interest in Lisa Marie Presley's trust battle.According to legal docs, obtained by ET, Lockwood filed the legal documents in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Thursday and said he should be appointed as the guardian to represent 14-year-old twin daughters Harper Vivienne Ann Lockwood and Finley Aaron Love Lockwood in an upcoming hearing in probate court, which is slated for April 13.In the documents, Lockwood notes he wants to officially be appointed as the twins' guardian because «the minor is a beneficiary of a trust at issue before the probate court in the above-referenced case. The minor requires appointment of a guardian ad litem to represent her interests in the proceeding.»He added, «There is no conflict regarding appointment because the proposed guardian is not a beneficiary of the trust instrument at issue.»Harper and Finely each signed the form consenting to Lockwood being their guardian.This is the latest development in Lisa Marie's ongoing trust battle.

Associated Press, saying that cinematography is something she wanted to do since she was a teenager. But when she looked into it, she didn’t see any women behind the camera being responsible for bringing a director’s vision to life on screen.“I knew I wanted to be a cinematographer when I was 15,” she said.

There’s been yet another change at the helm of Dick Wolf’s Law & Order: Organized Crime. Sean Jablonski is stepping down as showrunner of NBC’s police procedural, Deadline has confirmed. Jablonski is the fourth showrunner to depart the Law & Order spinoff in the past year.

Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming, has had enough of the doubt. Earlier this week, Heming took to social media to fire back at claims that she is trying to find five minutes of fame through her husband's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. «Just over here turning my five minutes into 10,» the 44-year-old captioned the video. «I’ve sat around quietly for too long and I’m so ready to be embraced by this solid and loving community my family and I find ourselves in while trying to lift them up in return.

Snow is expected to fall across Greater Manchester tomorrow as temperatures dip below freezing.