Sam Mendes 'plans Willy Wonka musical'October 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Renowned director Sam Mendes is reportedly drawing plans for a stage musical version of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'. The Oscar-winner was said to be teaming up with business partner Caro Newling for the proposed show based on Roald Dahl's novel.
Spielberg 'plans to conquer Broadway stage with TV show'September 26th, 2009 LONDON - Steven Spielberg is set to work his magic on television with a series documenting the development of a Broadway musical. The acclaimed director was said to be in talks with Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman for the yet-to-be-titled show.
Insomniac Pete Wentz plans club for the sleepless!September 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Pete Wentz wants to open up an insomniacs' club after admitting he is victim of the disorder himself. The Fall Out Boy rocker has revealed he struggles to get sleep and is awake for hours.
Johansson confesses to having stage frightSeptember 6th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has confessed that she dreads heading out on musical tours because she suffers from stage fright. The actress-singer has recorded a new album with music collaborator Pete Yorn, called "Break Up", and she fears success will lead to a series of live shows she'd rather not think about, reports Star Magazine UK.
The Who guitarist Pete Townshend writes musical 'Floss'August 27th, 2009 LONDON - Guitarist Pete Townshend from rock band The Who has written a musical called Floss, which will open in New York in 2011. The rock opera apparently derives the style from their earlier work Tommy and Quadrophenia.
Talkin' bout his generation: Who guitarist Pete Townshend plans new stage musical about agingAugust 25th, 2009 The Who's Pete Townshend at work on new musicalLONDON — Pete Townshend once wrote "I hope I die before I get old."
Now the 64-year-old guitarist and songwriter for British rock band The Who says he is working on a new musical about aging. Townshend says "Floss" will focus on a pub-rock musician and his troubled relationship with his wife, who runs a riding stable.
'Coronation Street' musical in the works?August 15th, 2009 LONDON - Rumours are abuzz that a stage musical version of 'Coronation Street' is being developed as part of the celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the soap in 2010. The soap's writers are said to be working with legendary stage songwriter Trisha Ward.
Rock guitar pioneer Les Paul passes away at 94August 14th, 2009 LONDON - Les Paul, the man who introduced solid body electric guitars to the world, has passed away. He was 94. Gibson, the firm that sold his guitars, has revealed that the influential figure died of pneumonia.
Guitar legend Les Paul dies at 94August 14th, 2009 LONDON - Guitar legend Les Paul has died after losing his battle to pneumonia at a New York hospital. He was 94. Paul died Thursday, reported thesun.co.uk.
'The Notebook' to be turned into stage musicalJuly 23rd, 2009 NEW YORK - Tearjerker romantic novel 'The Notebook' is set to be turned into a stage musical. The book written by Nicholas Sparks is about a young couple falling in love in 1940s.
Carl Barat, Pete Doherty to set date for The Libertines reunionJuly 10th, 2009 LONDON - Brit singer Carl Barat has revealed that he and his ex-bandmate Pete Doherty are busy setting a date for The Libertines reunion next year. Barat, 31, has revealed that he and Doherty, 30, have been discussing plans at length over the phone in recent weeks.
Pete Wentz says Fall Out Boy not separatingJune 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Fall Out Boy member Pete Wentz has dismissed rumors that the band has split but added that they are not planning to release any more albums. "No, we're not calling it quits, but we've no future album plans right now.
Pete Doherty's puffy face leaves pals fearing for his healthJune 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Even though 'Babyshambles' frontman Pete Doherty is said to have cleaned up his act, his recent bloated appearance at a gig has left his friends fearing for his health. Doherty, 30, was performing at the new Shine Night at London's The Den and Centro, formerly known as The End, and his familiar eye bags, puffy face, clammy flesh and frantic antics of the past resurfaced.
Pete Doherty says 'The Libertines' reunion is on for next yearJune 1st, 2009 LONDON - Brit singer Pete Doherty has revealed 'The Libertines' reunion will definitely take place next year. Doherty, 30, reckons he's buried the hatchet again with guitarist Carl Barat after playing a tribute gig last month, along with drummer bandmate Gary Powell.
'Peter Andre turns down Jordan's plea to reconcile'May 24th, 2009 LONDON - Katie Price a.k.a Jordan's plans of giving her four-year marriage another chance have received a setback. Her estranged husband Peter Andre has turned down her plea to save their relationship, it has emerged.
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