Spencer New

The Apollo today announced a full lineup of artists and performances at the non-profit’s annual spring fundraiser, taking place virtually on the Apollo Theater’s Digital Stage on Monday, June 7 at 7:30pm ET. This year’s benefit, APOLLO RESOUNDING, will feature performances by Grammy nominated singer MAJOR; jazz vocalists Alita Moses and more.

THE HELP co-stars Jessica Chastain and Octavia Spencer will re-team for a currently untitled Christmas comedy from Universal Studios. Chastain penned the treatment for the movie alongside Kelly Carmichael. Peter Chiarelli will write into the full script.

Disney's new musical, Aladdin, which opened to critical acclaim in June 2016, has announced a new education programme. This consists of curriculum-linked education resources for Key Stage 2 and 3 pupils, workshops for pupils aged 7+ and a series of behind the scenes videos which include interviews with the multi award-winning creative team.

According to Variety, Lara Spencer, who previously served as the newsreader on ABC's GOOD MORNING AMERICA has been promoted to anchor. With the recent departure of Josh Elliot, Spencer will stand along co-hosts Robin Roberts and George Stephanopolos.