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LX New York's Maria Sansone went backstage at Broadway's St. James Theatre to meet the cast of Green Day's musical AMERICAN IDIOT, and shared the dressing room chatter with Michael Mayer, John Gallagher Jr., Rebecca Naomi Jones and more in a special segment that aired yesterday, July 5.

Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Javier Bardem may be the latest star to make a guest appearance on GLEE. According to a report in the Ausiello Files, Bardem will play a Spanish rock star who befriends 'Artie' (played by Kevin McHale). Bardem allegedly pitched the idea to GLEE creator Ryan Murphy while the two were in production for Eat, Pray, Love.

As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, Charice will officially join GLEE next season. The 18 year old Filipina singing sensation will play a foreign exchange student who will be rivals with Lea Michele's character, 'Rachel Berry.' Click below to hear Charice talk about her upcoming stint!

Whoopi_to_Join_Sister_Act_20010101 Whatsonstage.com is suggesting that Whoopi Goldberg may be joining the final weeks of SISTER ACT in the West End as a means of boosting the show's finale before it takes its final bow on October 30, 2010. Goldberg, who starred as 'Doloris van Cartier' in the 1992 film and who is co-producing the West End production, would be assuming the role of 'Mother Superior' onstage (made famous by Maggie Smith in the film version). SISTER ACT will vacate the Palladium in October for THE WIZARD OF OZ and is headed to Broadway in the Spring of 2011, as BroadwayWorld previously reported. Producers are reportedly hoping to re-open the production in the West End at a new theater sometime next season.

Omgmusic.com is reporting that Katy Perry is eager to land a guest spot on the Fox hit series, GLEE, and is appealing for fans to launch a facebook campaign for the casue.

Baz Bamigboye reports in the U.K. Daily Mail today that a stage musical adapation of the movie Ghost may hit Manchester sometime next spring in anticipation of a West End transfer in the summer of 2011, likely at the Piccadilly Theatre. Bamigboye writes that high on the list of Manchester venues for the out of town tryout is the Opera House of Manchester, where the show would would play for an extended 10 week-or-so run. So far, producers are reportedly only in discussion-phase. Laura Michelle Kelly is rumored to be in talks to play the female lead made famous by Demi Moore in the film version.

Last night, Lin-Manuel Miranda and the touring cast of IN THE HEIGHTS will perform '96,000' on 'Lopez Tonight' with George Lopez. BroadwayWorld brings you the clip courtesy of TBS below!

First Lady Michelle Obama, with daughters Sasha and Malia, attended the first Washington, DC performance of Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's hit musical MARY POPPINS at The Kennedy Center Thursday evening July 1st. The North American tour of MARY POPPINS plays at the Opera House in the renowned arts complex through Sunday, August 22nd.

Eddie Izzard, Dennis Haysbert, Afton C. Williamson, and Richard Thomas began their run in RACE, written and directed by David Mamet, on Monday June 21st for a nine-week limited engagement through Saturday, August 21st. In this clip, Izzard chats RACE and why he connects so much with Mamet.

Billboard's Top Cast Albums chart for week ending 7/3/2010.

Yesterday, June 30, Liza Minnelli debuted her Liza Collection clothing line on HSN. The Liza Collection - exclusive to HSN - consists of limited-edition apparel and jewelry inspired by Liza's trademark look and recreated from her personal archives. BroadwayWorld brings you clips of the spot below.

As BroadwayWorld has previously reported, Christina Aguilera will make her big screen debut with Screen Gems' movie musical, 'Burlesque,' due out on November 24, 2010. She headlines the film alongside Cher and Stanley Tucci, who are additionally joined by Alan Cumming, Eric Dane, Dianna Agron, and Kristen Bell. Today, the first promo shots were released and are brought to you below.

Tonight, Lin-Manuel Miranda and the touring cast of IN THE HEIGHTS will perform '96,000' on 'Lopez Tonight' with George Lopez. The program airs on TBS at 11pm (EST).

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, former LION KING cub Shannon Tavarez was diagnosed with Acute Leukemia in April of this year. The talented young star was performing at the Minskoff Theatre on Broadway when the symptoms first hit. Her lower back and legs suddenly started hurting making it hard for her to perform or even walk. She now lives at Schneider Children's Hospital in Long Island where she receives daily chemotherapy treatments. A bone marrow transplant from a stranger may be her only chance at survival, and she bravely continues to search for a match. Click below see Tavarez sing 'Circle of Life' from the hospital in a New PSA spot.

Variety reports that Judd Apatow may be teaming up with funnyman Paul Ruebens ('Pee-wee Herman) on a big screen project for Universal. Apatow will produce, but not direct, the film through Apatow Productions Company. Reubens is collaborating with Paul Rust (Inglourious Basterds, I Love You, Beth Cooper) on the screenplay, which is expected to be a family road trip adventure film.

Today, June 30, Elle Macpherson launched Britain's Next Top Model Circus in London, England.BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of the event below.

Thewrap.com reports today that Mike Nichols, Meryl Streep and Jeff Bridges may be teaming up on the film, Great Hope Springs. Deals are reportedly close to being signed, according to the report.

This holiday season, Broadway will receive the greatest gift of all - a new musical. Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures in association with Unique Features announced today that the new Broadway musical ELF will open on Wednesday, November 10th at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street). Previews will begin on Tuesday, November 2nd. The production will play a limited engagement for the holiday season through Sunday, January 2nd.

Deadline.com had revealed today that Starz has given the comedies Party Down and Gravity the boot.

On Monday, July 26, The New York Civil Liberties Union will present their annual Broadway Stands Up for Freedom Concert, supporting the youth programs of the New York Civil Liberties Union. Hosted and musical directed by Seth Rudetsky, the starry line-up of performers includes: Nellie McKay (The Threepenny Opera), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent), Rebecca Luker (Mary Poppins), J. Robert Spencer (Next to Normal), Kate Baldwin (Finian's Rainbow), Carrie Manolakos (Mamma Mia), De'Adre Aziza (Passing Strange), Erich Bergen (Jersey Boys), Dana Steingold (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Liana Stampur and Clinton Curtis and performers from the cast of Hair and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.