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The Pink Panther 2, the sequel to the 2006 worldwide hit, stars Steve Martin as he reprises the role of intrepid-if-bumbling French police detective, Inspector Jacques Clouseau. When legendary treasures from around the world are stolen including the priceless Pink Panther Diamond! Chief Inspector Dreyfus John Cleese is forced to assign Clouseau to a team of international detectives and experts charged with catching the thief and retrieving the stolen artifacts. Martin is joined by original co-stars Jean Reno as Ponton, his partner and Emily Mortimer as Nicole, the object of his awkward affections. The investigative dream team is played by Andy Garcia, Alfred Molina, Yuki Matsuzaki Letters from Iwo Jima and Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The story is set in Paris and Rome.

Recording and stage star Sma Harris has revealed via his 'vlog' that he has joined the workshop for the upcoming musical version of the hit film THE FIRST WIVES CLUB. he'll be playing a new character not found in the movie, he begins rehearsals this week in NYC for the reading. He also hinted that after the Old Globe run of the musical the production team was aiming for an October 2009 bow on Broadway. Sam Harris first shot into the public eye as the 'Star Search' icon and has found success as a Tony-nominated Broadway star for THE LIFE and also as an acclaimed replacement in THE PRODUCERS, a multi-million selling recording artist, a concert touring sell-out in venues all over the country including Carnegie Hall and on television in last years CBS series, 'The Class,' where he was touted by Liz Smith as 'the comedy breakout character of the television season.' Based on the best-selling novel and Hollywood blockbuster of the same name, FIRST WIVES CLUB features music & lyrics by the fa

Music review: Lil Wayne brought the goofy and effortless 'I Am Music' tour to KeyArena on Sunday.

Music from Michael Jackson's smash-hit Thriller album will become the basis for a Broadway musical, and the Gloved One is to oversee 'every aspect of the creative process,' E online reports . Producer James L. Nederlander has acquired the rights to stage an adaptation of Jackson's 'Thriller' video, and the show will include songs from the eponymous album, as well as tracks from Off...Source : Gothamist (subscribe)Explore : Cities and Towns, Michael Jackson, New York City, Rock and Pop

A university has launched a course in West End musicals where students will be asked 'How do you solve a problem like Maria?' Students at Cardiff University will analyse shows including Mamma Mia! and Les Miserables during the 10 week course. They will also look at show structure, song structure, the significance of music, words and dance, character study and a brief history and...Source : NewsLite (subscribe)

dälek has something in common with Public Enemy. Both acts hit listeners upside the head with a riot of sound. Dälek's music proves just as shocking, but instead of Public Enemy's sharp jabs, they employ a harsh and blurry style.

'My Coming Day' is this Georgia band's first album with Inpop and delivers on the early promise the band showed on its previous indie efforts.

International News: Thompson blasted for not airing appeal -- The BBC has come under fire again -- this time over director-general Mark Thompson's decision not to broadcast an appeal for aid for the victims of Israel's attack on Gaza in the Palestinian territories.

LADY GAGA is so committed to becoming a major star, she hasn't got time for friendships or fun.The chart-topper admits her life is all about making music and preparing for ...

MICHAEL JACKSON will participate in 'every aspect of the creative process' in the new Broadway-length musical inspired by his zombie-themed music video ...