Drew Seeley, ‘American Idol’ Alum Grace Kinstler Lead Cast of ‘Love Actually Live’ for Film’s 20th Anniversary Celebration – High School Musical star Drew Seeley and American Idol season 19 finalist Grace Kinstler lead this year’s cast for “Love Actually Live,” the Broadway-style show that combines songs inspired by the hit holiday film with scenes from the movie itself, for a one-of-a-kind musical and cinematic experience. Seeley and Kinstler will be joined on stage by America’s Got Talent Season 17 Golden Buzzer winner, Madison Taylor Baez; The Voice finalist and viral YouTube star, Chris Mann; Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies actress, Cheyenne Isabel Wells; and Nina Nelson, from girl group, Citizen Queen, in addition to an ensemble cast of stage and screen veterans. As scenes from the movie air on a big screen, the cast of singers will be joined by a live band on stage, to deliver Christmas classics and songs from the Love Actually soundtrack, like “Christmas Is All Around,” Kelly Clarkson’s “The Trouble with Love Is,” and Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now.” Tickets for the show are available at TheWallis.org, with prices ranging from $69 to $119 for previews November 22 to November 28, and $79 to $139 for all performances November 29 to December 30. – Read more at Billboard
The 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – This year, the parade has another star-studded lineup — with Cher as a headlining act. Joining the “Goddess of Pop” in the festivities are Grammy-winner Jon Batiste, Brandy, Bell Biv DeVoe, Chicago, En Vogue, ENHYPEN and David Foster and Katharine McPhee. Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors, Jessie James Decker, Ashley Park, Pentatonix, Paul Russell, Amanda Shaw and Alex Smith and Manuel Turizo will also take to the streets of N.Y.C.NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker of Today are returning to host. The parade is scheduled to air on NBC and Peacock from 9 a.m. to noon in all time zones. – Read more at People
Disney Junior Brings Holiday Cheer to Kids and Families With Festive Programming Premiering Throughout the Season – “SuperKitties: Merry Mousemas” – 22-Minute Special – When Cat Burglar steals Christmas gifts from all over Kittydale, the SuperKitties have to recover the stolen presents. Justin Guarini (American Idol) reprises his role as Cat Burglar. – Read more at FutonCritic
Carrie Underwood partners with Allegiant Air in New Ad Campaign – The American Idol season 4 winner posted a spot of the ad she filmed for the airline to Instagram. “In our latest campaign for Allegiant Air, Director @SantiagoSalviche designed nine custom worlds in Unreal Engine, from Nashville to Checotah, OK. The mission was to craft an immersive visual narrative across unique locations in record time, embracing the power of virtual production.”
Carrie Underwood Honored George Michael at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame ceremony – The country singer has shared her appreciation for George’s talent in the past. She performed his ballad “One More Try” to honor his induction. Adam Levine and Maroon 5 also performed a Michaels cover, “Faith.”
