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L.A. Auditions at a Glance

Culled from the hundreds of casting notices listed daily on BackStage.com, below are this week's audition highlights, organized by West Coast and by the day the auditions are being held.

L.A. Actors Fund Announces Schedule

The Actors' Fund of America has announced its new Los Angeles program schedule running from July through December.

Society of Singers Sets First Performance Benefit

The East Coast Chapter of the Society of Singers has announced the first of its emergency fundraising salon events.

Stiller to Direct TV Comedy Starring Taylor

Ben Stiller is teaming with CBS for a comedy project to star his wife, actress Christine Taylor.

Sean Connery to Publish Views on Life, Scotland

Sean Connery, who has said he would not live in his Scotland again until it became independent, is writing a book about his native country mixed with autobiographical anecdotes.

Oscar Foreign Film Rules Changed

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has changed the way it chooses nominees for best foreign-language film.

Jill Scott Urges Better Portrayal of Black Women

The portrayal of black women in popular music and videos is too often degrading and the black community must find a way to change these images, singer Jill Scott said Monday.

Che Guevara's Last Night Relived on NYC Stage

After writing "The Motorcycle Diaries" screenplay, Jose Rivera felt he had more to say about Ernesto "Che" Guevara -- and a little about the war in Iraq.

NBC Greenlights 'Lipshitz' Comedy Pilot

As part of its strategy for a year-round development cycle, the network has given the green light to "Lipshitz Saves the World," a comedy project from Fogelman.

Final Two 'Sopranos' Actors End Salary Rift

There won't be a need for any premature whacking of characters when "The Sopranos" returns next year for its final eight episodes.