Buzz News Roundup, 3/12

- Jennifer Hudson and Beyonce are honored at the Soul Train Music Awards, Billboard writes.
- Comedian Richard Jeni dies in an apparent suicide, the AP reports.
- Variety breaks down which "on the bubble" shows will probably get renewed — and which will get canned.
- The New York Times examines a new trend in movies where the Earth gets revenge.
- Spanish-speaking voiceover actors for "The Simpsons" threaten to boycott the movie, the AP reports.
- The potential "Grey's Anatomy" spin-off has cast Amy Brenneman of "Judging Amy" and Merrin Dungey of "Alias", TV Guide reports.
- The Hollywood Reporter examines the noticeable lack of black leads in TV dramas.
- Adam Yauch talks to Pitchfork about the next Beastie Boys album.
- NME reports that REM will work with Bloc Party producer Jacknife Lee on their next album.
- "The Real Housewives of Orange County" have hopes for greater fame, according to the Los Angeles Times.
- ABC sets premiere dates for three new shows, Variety reports.
- Giving new meaning to "True Colors," Cyndi Lauper is headlining a tour promoting gay rights, says the AP.
- David E. Kelley's remake of the BBC series "Life on Mars" can't find the right leading guy, says Zap2it.
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