Aretha Franklin is set to sing at Barack Obama's inauguration. — Billboard
Director Adam Shankman (Hairspray, Bedtime Stories) has two more movie projects lined up: Bob the Musical and a new take on the epic adventure Sinbad. — ComingSoon
HBO has picked up three comedies, including Bored to Death starring Jason Schwartzman and Hung starring Thomas Jane.
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