Projects

Late last year, NBC announced it would be remaking 'The Sound of Music' for the 2013 holiday season, and that country superstar Carrie Underwood had been cast as singing nun Maria. And now we know who'll be playing her Capt. von Trapp: 'True Blood' star Stephen Moyer.

Last night, Warner Bros. confirmed that Ben Affleck would be playing Batman in the upcoming 'Man of Steel' sequel, and it seems like the Internet lost it.

If you weren't yet convinced it's James Franco's world and the rest of us just live in it, this should do it: The actor/director/artist/professional student will add another bullet to his resume by becoming a reality star.

Another day, another slew of rumors about who will get the plum lead roles in the upcoming film adaption of '50 Shades of Grey.' This time? It's Dakota Johnson, whom you may remember from a notable scene with Justin Timberlake in 'The Social Network.'

If this trailer made of Instagram photos is anything to be believed, it looks like the third season of 'Girls' is going to be a day at the beach. Literally. It will features writer/actress/director Lena Dunham and Allison Williams showing off their bikini bodies, which actually may be the least skin they've ever shown on the program.

Well, here's one supergroup we never saw coming: Ed Sheeran, Johnny Depp and One Direction member Zayn Malik. But apparently the guys are at least considering a collaboration, because they've been spotted together at a Los Angeles recording studio.

Looks like Adam Lambert will have some company on 'Glee' this year, because Demi Lovato is reportedly about to ink a deal to appear in a "significant" story arc on the show -- one that will have her performing several musical numbers with him.

Since the death of 'Glee' star Cory Monteith last month, speculation has been rampant about how the show would deal with the departure of Monteith's character, Finn Hudson, from the series. Show creator Ryan Murphy later revealed that yes, Finn would be killed off -- but now further details have emerged about what will happen in the storyline.

Since we've quite literally seen all that Farrah Abraham has to offer already, we're not sure anyone will care that her reality show plans have been nipped in the bud.

After discussing the possibly of a reality show or a sitcom in their future, the husband and wife team made up of country crooner LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian will actually be getting their own reality TV program on VH1 -- which isn't to say it still can't be scripted.

It's official: Country star Keith Urban will be back on the 'American Idol' judging panel this season, making him the only judge from last year who's returning. But, uh, how would you feel about a judge from two years ago? Because producers are also reportedly trying to woo Jennifer Lopez -- again. (When everyone went crazy for that all-alum idea, this isn't really what they had in mind.) Read Mor

Jay Z (formerly Jay-Z) recently lip-synced the song 'Picasso Baby' off his new album 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' in a gallery for six hours straight and called it "performance art." Now you can call it something else: an HBO film entitled 'Picasso Baby: A Performance Art Film.' Bonus: Much like 'Hot Tub Time Machine' or 'Snakes on a Plane,' you immediately know what it's about.

Joining the likes of Bill Hader, Fred Armisen and Seth Meyers, who've all ghosted from 'Saturday Night Live' this year, Jason Sudeikis says he won't be returning to the long-running sketch comedy show either. Although his announcement didn't come with as much fanfare as some of the others.

Someone thought it would be a good idea to give Kirstie Alley yet another show -- super-creatively named 'Kirstie' -- but hey, at least it'll feature John Travolta as a guest star. Let's just hope this reunion is better than the one he did with Olivia Newton-John. (The horror. The holiday horror.)

Oh mama mia, mama mia, mama mia, let him go. Sacha Baron Cohen has dropped out of a long in-the-works Freddie Mercury biopic after failing to see eye to eye with the surviving members of Queen.

If Peeta and Katniss (given the hilarious mashup name Peeniss by fans) are your thing, there will be plenty of angst in the upcoming 'Hunger Games: Catching Fire' film. But since there will also be a lip lock between Katniss and Gale (aka Kale), that should make the other half of the fandom happy. If you're in that latter group, the brand new theatrical trailer has some Jennifer Lawrence on Liam H

Adam Lambert walked away from his record deal because he didn't think a collection of '80s covers was a good idea. Instead, the 'American Idol' alum is honing in on his rock roots with his third record.

Lindsay Lohan and Oprah were in negotiations for her post-rehab confessional series for a while -- and Lohan's end is coming up roses. And those roses -- and the green that comes with them -- may be just what she needs to get out of the red

Once upon a time, Kanye West made his own version of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm.' While it wasn't Larry David-caliber comedy, it was surprisingly pretty, pretty good.

After much speculation, anti-vaccination crusader Jenny McCarthy has officially been confirmed by Barbara Walters as the new co-host on 'The View,' replacing exiting host Joy Behar. Let's just hope she keeps her opinions on medicine to herself.