May 30 2014

Paul Rudd, Danny McBride and Anders Holm will voice characters in upcoming 3D animated comedy Sausage Party which is being produced by Seth Rogen and James Franco.

Neil Patrick Harris, Idina Menzel, Sting and Alan Cumming are among the performers at this year’s Tony Awards next month.

Pitch Perfect 2 has added German YouTube star Flula Borg to its cast. Flula’s channel has over 45 million subscribers.

Will Smith will reportedly no longer appear in Brilliance due to scheduling constraints. 

Susan Boyle has announced her first headline tour in the US this autumn.

A new documentary is to air on ITV next week called Life of Ryan: Caretaker Manager, which will focus on Ryan Giggs’ four matches in charge of Manchester United.

The Royle Family actress Sue Johnston is to appear in the fifth series of Downton Abbey as Denker, the Lady’s Maid of Maggie Smith’s character the Dowager Countess.

May 29 2014

Kevin James is to star in new action-adventure comedy Stranded, which is said to be inspired by The Swiss Family Robinson.

Production on Patrick Hughes’ adaptation of the Indonesian martial arts hit The Raid remake has reportedly been delayed until 2015.

Foxes is to make her acting debut in an upcoming episode of Doctor Who, where she is also expected to perform a song. 

The One Show presenter Alex Jones is to host BBC One’s new gymnastics show Tumble, alongside judges Olympic gymnastics legend Nadia Comaneci, London 2012 gymnast Louis Smith, Team GB gymnastics captain turned sports broadcaster Craig Heap and cirque artist Sebastien Stella. The show will feature 10 celebrities learning gymnastics skills across 6 live TV shows.

Top Boy has reportedly been dropped by Channel 4 and will not return for a third series.

Linda Barker is to host a new Channel 5 property series called Brand New Home for £5k, which will see Barker transform homes for small amounts of money.

Brad Pitt’s World War Z sequel is to be written by Locke writer-director Steven Knight.

May 28 2014

I Wanna Marry Harry, a reality show which sees 12 women competing for a date with a man who they believe to be Prince Harry, has been confirmed to air on June 4th at 9pm on ITV 2.

Waterloo Road has began filming the show’s final series which is to be aired in 2015.

Cheryl Cole has confirmed the release of her fourth solo album which is to be released later this year following the lead single Crazy Stupid Love.

Johnny Depp is reportedly in talks to play illusionist Harry Houdini in an upcoming film called The Secret Life of Houdini: The Making of America’s First Superhero, which is to be directed by Red 2’s Dean Parisot.

The Temper Trap are to headline their first tour in over 12 months, starting in London on July 21.

X-Men: Days of Future Past has opened at the top spot at the UK box office this weekend with £9.1 million – the biggest opening weekend in the UK this year.

BAFTA winning actor and playwright Mark Rylance is to voice Flop in CBeebies new animation series Bing, based on Ted Dewan’s Bing Bunny books.

May 27 2014

Check out the nominees and winners at Saturday’s British Soap Awards here.

Operatic singers Collabro and illusionist Darcy Oake have become the first acts to secure a place in the Britain’s Got Talent final on June 7.

Sherlock star Amanda Abbington appears in the new video for Kaiser Chiefs’ Meanwhile Up In Heaven.

Disney’s Frozen has become the fifth highest-grossing movie of all time worldwide after reaching nearly $1.22 billion, also becoming the second highest grossing Disney movie behind The Avengers.

Ed Sheeran has confirmed that he is working with Jessie Ware on her forthcoming second album.

ITV’s annual charity fundraiser Text Santa has been confirmed to return for a fourth time this Christmas. Since its first run in 2011 the appeal has raised £15 million for charities.

Sean Penn’s military thriller The Gunman, directed by Taken director Pierre Morel, has been given a release date of February 20 2015.

May 23 2014

Will.i.am, Little Mix, The Vamps, Ed Sheeran and Attraction are to perform on this year’s Britain’s Got Talent live shows. 

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has debuted his first track Lightning which features on the soundtrack for Postman Pat: The Movie, for which he also voices Pat’s rival Josh. 

Footballer Joey Barton is to appear on the panel for next week’s Question Time, alongside Piers Morgan.

Alan Carr has been confirmed to perform for the Glee Club Comedy tent at V Festival in August.

Christopher Lloyd’s Doc Brown is confirmed to cameo in Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane’s upcoming cowboy comedy A Million Ways to Die in the West.

U2’s Bono and The Edge are to collaborate with Once director John Carney on a new musical film called Sing Street.

Christine McVie has confirmed that she has rejoined Fleetwood Mac and that they are currently writing a new album.

May 22 2014

Warner Bros has confirmed the title for Zach Snyder’s upcoming Batman vs Superman movie is called Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Skylar Astin is confirmed to reprise his role as Jesse in the 2015 sequel to Pitch Perfect, alongside Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow and Rebel Wilson.

Benedict Cumberbatch and Adam Scott have joined the cast of Johnny Depp’s upcoming drama Black Mass.

Channel 5 have confirmed that Big Brother: Power Trip will launch with a two-night premiere on June 5th and 6th at 9pm. 

Damon Albarn and Jeff Beck are to make cameo appearances in Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse’s BBC Two special Harry and Paul’s Story of the Twos. The show will air on May 25 as part of BBC Two’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

May 21 2014

Pink Floyd are to release a box set in June to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their last album Division Bell which was released in 1994.

Blur guitarist Graham Coxon has announced that he is to play a one-off gig at The Roundhouse in Camden on August 2.

Molly Ringwald has reportedly joined the cast of Jem and the Holograms, Jon M Chu’s adaptation of the 1980s cartoon.

The Coen Brothers have joined Tom Hanks in Steven Spielberg’s Cold War drama movie – based on the true story of James Donovan who was enlisted by the CIA to negotiate the release of a pilot captured when his U-2 spy plane was shot down over Russia in 1960.

The Lego Movie spinoff Ninjago has reportedly been given a release date of September 23 2016.

Alexa Chung has been announced as the new brand ambassador for nails inc., replacing Poppy Delevingne. Her collaboration with the brand is set for release in August.

May 20 2014

Glee star Kevin McHale is to host a new E4 panel show about internet virals called Virtually Famous. He will be joined by team captains Radio 1’s Chris Stark and comedian Seann Walsh.

Gogglebox is to show footage of the programme winning their BAFTA this week, in its final episode of the series on Friday. 

James Corden and his wife Julia Carey are expecting their second child.

Maroon 5 have announced their upcoming fifth album will be called V and is due for a September 2 release.

Pharrell Williams has announced two UK shows as part of his Dear G I R L European tour later this year, playing Manchester’s Phones4U Arena and the O2 in London. Tickets go on sale this Friday. 

Jennifer Lopez is to release her first book – she will debut True Love on October 28.

Southampton captain and England midfielder Adam Lallana has been revealed as the face of French Connection’s debut pre-fall menswear collection.

May 19 2014

See the full list of winners at last night’s TV BAFTAs here.

Daniel Radcliffe is reportedly in talks to star in a new comedy adaptation of Dave Eggers novel titled You Shall Know Our Velocity.

Michael Jackson’s posthumous album Xscape has debuted at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart, becoming his tenth UK number one album.

Coronation Street bosses have officially confirmed Peter, Carla and Tracey Barlow and Rob Donavon as the four suspects in the upcoming Tina McIntyre murder storyline.

Rita Ora has claimed her fourth UK number one single with I Will Never Let You Down. 

The first instalment of Godzilla opened in the UK on May 15, although Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures are reportedly already in the planning stages of Godzilla 2.

Frank Skinner is to make a guest appearance on Doctor Who; details of his character yet to be announced.

May 16 2014

The Foo Fighters are creating an eight part documentary series to celebrate their 20th anniversary. 

Vampire Academy actress Zoey Deutch has joined the cast of Vampire Diaries producer Julie Plec’s new comedy Cover Girl.

Amanda Peet, Natasha Lyonne and Jason Mantzoukas have joined the cast of Sleeping With Other People alongside Jason Sudeikis and Allison Brie.

Shelley King has been cast as Yasmeen, Kal Nazir’s mother, while Shameless actor Qasim Akhtar will play he teenage son Zeedan. 

Made In Chelsea’s Andy Jordan has released the music video for his new single Georgraphy, taken from his upcoming EP of the same name.

Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane is reportedly recording his first Christmas album, including a duet with Norah Jones and Sara Bareilles.  

John Barrowman has announced his fifth studio album You Raise Me Up will be a collection of covers, to be released on June 30.

The Beatles musical Let It Be is returning to the West End later this year for its third run.

May 15 2014

Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul, Sir Bruce Forsyth, Danny Dyer, Jamie Dornan, Ant & Dec and Helena Bonham Carter are among the guests attending the TV BAFTASs on Sunday.

Drive director Nicolas Winding Refn is reportedly in talks to work on new horror film The Bringing, based on the viral video of Elisa Lam recorded acting strangely in a LA hotel lift before later being found dead in the water tank on the roof.

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is to return to Channel 4 this June with Jimmy Carr hosting and Sean Lock and Jon Richardson back as rival team captains.

ITV director of TV Peter Fincham has revealed that he is in discussion with Harry Hill about returning to the channel with a new comedy series.

Katey Sagal has been added to the cast of Pitch Perfect 2 alongside returning actors Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson.

CBS has confirmed that Two and a Half Men is to end after its upcoming 12th season.

Ex Coronation street star Michelle Keegan has been revealed as the new face of UK high street brand Lipsy.

May 14 2014

Martin Clunes is to play Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in an upcoming ITV drama.

An upcoming documentary which is to reveal intimate details and chronicle a year in the life of James Franco, is reportedly in the works.

Channing Tatum has been cast as Gambit in future X-Men films.

Leona Lewis is to perform at this year’s FA Cup Final, singing both the national anthem and Abide with Me before kick-off at Wembley Stadium on Saturday May 17.

Charlotte Rampling has joined the cast of the second series of ITV’s Broadchurch as a lead role.

J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter spinoff Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has been set a release date by Warner Bros of November 18 2016.

May 13 2014

Kylie Minogue is to host a one-off special gig for BBC Radio 2 at London’s Maida Vale Studios on Thursday May 21.

Octavia Spencer has joined the cast of Divergent sequel Insurgent, alongside Shailene Woodley, Theo James and Kate Winslet.

Coldplay are streaming their new album Ghost Stories for free via iTunes now, before its worldwide release on May 19.

Blondie have announced a gig at London’s Shepherds Bush Empire on Monday June 30.

Former TOWIE star Sam Faiers has unveiled her debut fragrance La Bella.

Thierry Mugler perfumes has announced Georgia May Jagger as the face of its ANGEL fragrance, following the footsteps of the likes of Eva Mendes and Naomi Watts. 

The Apprentice and Celebrity Big Brother’s Luisa Zissman is to publish her first autobiography titled A Bad Girl’s Guide to a Good Life on October 2.

May 12 2014

Lily Allen has claimed her second UK number one album with Sheezus.

After the BBC aired the When Corden Met Barlow documentary last weekend, Gary’s album Since I Saw You Last has climbed from 38 to second on the album charts. Take That’s greatest hits album Never Forget also re-entered the chart at 21, eight years since its release.

Lady Gaga has added four new ‘artRave: the ARTPOP Ball’ tour dates in the UK after the first set of tickets sold out in 5 minutes. Tickets go on sale this Friday, 16th May at 9am.

Dominic Brunt, known for playing Paddy Kirk in ITV’s Emmerdale, has begun directing new thriller film The Taking. Victoria Smufit and Brunt’s wife Joanne Mitchell are to star in the film, while the screenplay is written by Emmerdale writer Paul Roundell. 

One Direction are currently shooting a sequel to their 2013 documentary film This Is Us, which will see the group embark on their Where We Are world tour.

Claudia Winkleman has been confirmed as Sir Bruce Forsyth’s replacement as co-host to Tess Daly on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing.

David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, Andrew Buchan and Arthur Darvill are all set to return to the second series of Broadchurch.

Conchita Wurst claimed victory for Austria this weekend with her winning Eurovision song Rise Like a Phoenix.

May 9 2014

ABC has renewed Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD for a second seasons, as well as ordering a Capitain America spinoff called Agent Carter.

Cilla Black will be honoured for her outstanding contribution to TV entertainment over the last 50 with the Special Award at the 2014 Arqiva BAFTA Television Awards.

Breaking Bad prequel Better Call Saul has reportedly added Patrick Fabian, Rhea Seehorn and Michael Mando to the cast alongside Bob Odenkirk and Jonathan Banks.

Metallica are the third and final act confirmed to headline this year’s Glastonbury Festival, joining Kasabian and Arcade Fire.

Liam Neeson has reportedly been cast in A Monster Calls alongside Felicity Jones, which follows the story of a young boy who seeks escape from school bullies and his mother’s illness in a fairy tale world.

J.K Rowling is reportedly developing a theatre adaptation of her Harry Potter novels which would focus on Harry’s early years and his parents’ backstory.

John Goodman and Ken Watanabe have joined the voice cast on Transformers: Age of Extinction, as Autobot Hound and Drift.

House of Cards star Reg E Cathey has joined the cast of the Fantastic Four reboot as the father of ‘Invisible Woman’ Sue Storm, played by Kate Mara.

May 8 2014

Lily Allen is on course to land her second UK number one album, while Mr Probz’s Waves has shot back to number one on the midweek chart update.

Ed Sheeran has revealed that he has recorded a song with Usher which could appear on Usher’s forthcoming album.

Simon Cowell’s new DJ-based talent competition has reportedly been given the go-ahead in the US, with his company Syco teaming up with T-Mobile US and the live events producer SFX Entertainment.

Made in Chelsea’s Binky is the first cast member to confirm her involvement in the upcoming New York spin off series.

Simon Cowell’s company Syco has partnered with Australian animation and special effects firm Animal Logic Entertainment (who were the team behind the Lego Movie) to produce new music-based movies for young audiences.

The BBC has announced that Gary Lineker will lead the presenting team during the 2014 World Cup coverage, which also includes Rio Ferdinand, Thierry Henry and Gabby Logan.

Lionsgate and Haim Saban have announced that they are to produce a new live action film based on Saban’s 1993 TV series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

Warner Bros are reportedly developing a new animated movie of The Flinstones, with Chris Hency writing the script and Will Ferrell and Adam McKay serving as executive producers.

Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hiddleston, Jo Brand and Twiggy Lawson have designed greetings cards to raise money for UK children’s charity Coram. They are signed by the stars and will be auctioned on eBay until May 16.

May 7 2014

Davina McCall’s The Million Pound Drop has been renewed by Channel 4 for an 11th series.

Conan O’Brien is to launch a comedy record label Team Coco, which will focus on releases from stand-up comedians.

Trainspotting’s Irvine Welsh is to write the sequel to James Franco, Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens’ 2012 movie Spring Breakers called Spring Breakers: The Second Coming.

Eminem is to play Wembley Stadium this summer on July 11, which will be the first time he has performed in London since 2001. Tickets go on sale Friday May 9 at 9am.

Due to filming commitments on Batman vs Superman, Warner Bros has revealed that Ben Affleck’s adaptation of Live by Night is being pushed back by ten months, opening on October 7 2016 instead of Christmas Day 2015.

Katie Price has confirmed that she is pregnant with her fifth child – her second child with husband Kieran Hayler.

Julie Hesmondhalgh is to star in the upcoming Russell T Davies drama series Cucumber – her first role since exiting Coronation Street.

May 6 2014

Arcade Fire has revealed a clip of the upcoming video for their new single We Exist, featuring The Amazing Spider-Man star Andrew Garfield dressed in drag: 

The first trailer for the upcoming Batman TV prequel series Gotham, has been released; just as Fox also announced it has been picked up for a full series order. 

Calvin Harris has landed his sixth UK number one single with Summer, the lead single from his upcoming fourth studio album.

The Vamps are to make a cameo appearance in the upcoming May 14 episode of Channel 4’s Hollyoaks.

Britain’s Got Talent finalist and comedian Jack Carroll is to appear in the second series of David Walliams’ and Catherine Tate’s BBC One comedy Big School.

50 Cent’s consumer electronics company SMS Audio has launched a range of official Star Wars-themed headphones to coincide with Star Wars Day. You can choose from Boba Fett, Stormtrooper, Empire and Rebel Alliance designs with logos on the earcups.

May 1 2014

FHM readers have named Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence the Sexiest Woman in the World, beating Michelle Keegan into second place and Rihanna into third.

Ed Sheeran and The Game are working on a new collaborative album together, which could be released by the end of this year.

Prince has announced plans for four headline shows in the UK this month. Tickets go on sale at midday today.

True Grit’s Hailee Steinfeld has joined the cast of the Elizabeth Banks-directed comedy Pitch Perfect 2.

The Great Gatsby director Baz Luhrmann is reportedly in talks to direct an upcoming Elvis Presley biopic.

Calvin Harris is set to return to number one on the singles chart this weekend with Summer, whilst Paolo Nutini is on track for a third week at number one on the album chart with Caustic Love.