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Are Jackman, Hathaway Joining the Circus?

Hugh Jackman may be following his song-and-dance triumph as host of the Academy Awards with a role as legendary showman P.T. Barnum in "The Greatest Showman on Earth."

Club Kid, Gay, Asian? 'Sex/City' Wants You

More than a thousand people lined up for several hours in New York City on Tuesday for the chance to be an extra in the "Sex and the City" movie sequel.

Ledger-Directed Modest Mouse Video Debuts

Heath Ledger's latest directorial work has been released. The music video Ledger directed for "King Rat" by Modest Mouse debuted online Tuesday.

Second City Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The Second City will celebrate its 50th anniversary this fall with a series of events that will bring together alumni and bring back popular sketches and characters.

Paula Abdul Leaving 'American Idol'

Paula Abdul has left "American Idol." The "Idol" judge made the announcement on her Twitter feed.

Did Your College Prepare You for the Real World?

For an upcoming installment of our Last Word column, Back Stage wants to know: Do you think your university acting program prepared you for the real world?

CBS: We're Not Changing from Scripted Shows

CBS television, the most-watched U.S. network, has no plans to change its primetime schedule of mostly scripted programing to include more reality shows.