Sony’s TriStar Wins Auction For Whitney Houston Biopic: Anthony McCarten Script, Stella Meghie Directs, Clive Davis & Estate Aboard

Kelly Clarkson had one of the best performances of the night at the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards and it was saved for the last few minutes!

Fire stations across Greater Manchester will host a charity car wash this weekend to help raise vital funds for the people of Ukraine. Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service staff have been moved by the unfolding events in Ukraine and want to do what they can to support those fleeing the crisis.

Dolly Parton and Kelsea Ballerini are contributing to country music history! The stars performed together during Monday's 57th Academy Country Music Awards in Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium.MORE: Inside ACM Awards host Dolly Parton's 56-year marriage to husband she met at 18For her performance with Dolly, Kelsea opted for a brighter look, closer to her country roots. She wore a short, baby blue romper with a banquette neckline, voluminous sleeves, and of course, brown cowboy boots.Dolly wasn't far from the country fashion, clad in a lace-up Western-style yellow top and a cowboy hat.WATCH: Kelly Clarkson to perform Dolly Parton tribute at 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards MORE: Exclusive: ACM Awards nominee Carly Pearce pays heartfelt tribute to 'inspirational' Dolly PartonFans went wild over the performance, fawning over how well the two star's voices melded together.

Chris Stapleton is proving he is seriously dad goals! The country star just revealed his son's epic 13th birthday plans, and it is sure to be an unforgettable night for both of them.MORE: Chris Stapleton proves what a doting dad he is as he talks about his childrenDuring Monday's 57th Academy of Country Music Awards – taking place in Las Vegas and hosted by Dolly Parton – the Tennessee Whiskey singer revealed it wasn't only his wife, Morgane Stapleton, who was with him in attendance. As the singer hit the red carpet to answer questions about his imminent performance during the awards, he confessed there was another special occasion going on in his life.WATCH: The Academy of Country Music Awards has a new home and a new streaming platform - find out all you need to knowMORE: All the show-stopping looks from the 2022 ACM AwardsWhile the Stapleton family is notoriously private and little is known about their five children, he did reveal that one of them is attending Monday's show, and for an extra special reason: to celebrate their thirteenth birthday!The night is set to be an emotional one for Chris, as he announced he will be performing a song in tribute to the horrific 2017 Las Vegas shooting at the Route 91 Harvest music festival. Chris and Morgane with two of their five children, Wayland and AdaThe star has previously expressed just how important – and involved – his family is in his music.

We’re not sure what’s more disturbing about this crime, the violence or how little police seem to have to go on so far.

Miranda Lambert has become the eighth country star to win the rare ACM Awards triple-crown award.MORE: Country music fans go wild for Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert news Miranda was named the 2022 Entertainer of the Year award - a first for the singer - and which means that after now winning the ACM category, as well as Female New Artist and Female Artist categories, she has won the coveted triple-crown.WATCH: Get ready for country music's biggest party!Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean are the most recent recipients of the honor.Miranda was in London and unable to be at the stadium and in her acceptance speech for Entertainer of the Year, she said: "I cannot believe I am not there to celebrate, it is the first time I have missed this in 17 years and so my heart is broken."MORE: Inside ACM Awards nominees' jaw-dropping homes: Carrie Underwood, Jimmie Allen, Miranda Lambert + moreMORE: All the show-stopping looks from the 2022 ACM Awards"I have been waiting for this a long time and I never thought it would happen," she added."Thank you to the country music family for embracing me and supporting me, and also, this one goes out to the singer-songwriter girls out there putting their blood sweat and tears into their guitar strings." Miranda was not there in person to win the coveted awardThis year's Academy of Country Music Awards took place on Monday 7 March at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium.Viewers enjoyed "wall-to-wall" music during the two-hour show, which streamed coast to coast instead of tape-delayed on Amazon Prime in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.Country music legend Dolly Parton helmed the ceremony and was joined by co-hosts Gabby Barrett and Jimmie Allen.The show also saw some of country

Chris Stapleton left fans in tears on Monday when he was joined by his wife Morgane as they gave a heartbreaking tribute to the 60 people killed and more than 400 injured after a gunman opened fire in Las Vegas in 2017.MORE: 2022 ACM Awards winners - live updates The singer performed his song Watch You Burn, which was written following the tragic events of October 2017 and which remains the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, at the 2022 ACM Awards alongside a 16-person choir, who joined him on stage surprising fans.

Luke Bryan has driven fans wild as he finally performed his new song, Up, during Monday's 57th Academy of Country Music Awards.MORE: Exclusive: ACM Awards nominee Carly Pearce pays heartfelt tribute to 'inspirational' Dolly PartonLuke teased he would be performing new music for his fans ahead of the awards. He shared a video on his Instagram stories straight from his Las Vegas dressing room, at the city's Allegiant Stadium.

Clayton Echard. ET spoke with the teacher after the taping of Monday's «Women Tell All» special, and she opened up about her exit from, and why she accepted Clayton's apology during the reunion show.When they were reunited, Clayton apologized to Serene for making her wonder if he was ending things because he couldn't reciprocate her confession of love.«I really feel terrible and I want to apologize, because I hope you don’t close off going forward,» Clayton told Serene.

Kelly Clarkson paid tribute to Dolly Parton during the 2022 ACM Awards like only she could.

Clayton Echard just confronted some of his season's most controversial women. During 's «Women Tell All» special on Monday, the leading man was reunited with Shanae and Sarah, two people he sent home under less-than-positive conditions.Up first was Shanae, and Clayton took loads of criticism from Sierra and others for not sending her home when multiple women suggested he do just that.«We had a connection.

Allegations were flying everywhere at the Women Tell All, but Genevieve Parisi couldn’t believe her ears when Bachelor rival Shanae Ankney accused her of sleeping with Bachelorette alum Aaron Clancy.

Taking a break to enjoy the music! While presenting two awards at the 2022 ACM Awards, Luke Grimes and Kelsey Asbille didn’t forget to offer a special shoutout to their hit show Yellowstone.

Dad’s night out! Months after Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins welcomed their fourth daughter, the singer stepped out solo to celebrate country music at the 2022 ACM Awards.

All the best! Larsa Pippen weighed in on Kim Kardashian‘s romance with Pete Davidson — and the Real Housewives of Miami star only had well wishes for her former friend.

The queen of country! Dolly Parton completely slayed the style scene while hosting the ACM Awards on Monday, March 7. The 76-year-old singer didn’t just deliver lots of laughs at the big event, she also served up a handful of fabulous fashion moments. 

In the hot seat! Clayton Echard’s exes turned the tables on him during The Bachelor: The Women Tell All.

Southern girls stick together! Kelly Clarkson paid homage to Dolly Parton during the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards — and sang her heart out in the process.

Red carpet ready. Morgan Wallen returned to the 2022 ACM Awards after previously being barred from attending in the wake of his N-word scandal.

Robbie Williams to mark their 10th wedding anniversary.The couple tied the knot on 7 August 2010 and have gone on to have four children together in the subsequent years. Field shared a photo of herself and her spouse embracing each other in front of a mountainous scenery, set to the sound of Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You."@robbiewilliams August 7, 2010...I said ‘I Do’...10 years, 8 dogs, 4 kids, 3 cats, 2 turtles, and 1 best friend later, ‘I Do’ all over again.

It’s been just revealed that Whitney Houston biopic has an official release date – 2022. The Shade Room has all the details about the subject and you can also check them out below.

“The Boy Is Mine.”But the now 41-year-old singer digs into deeper emotional territory on her haunting new single, “Borderline,” which examines the mental-health side effects of an unrequited love.“I loved someone that was not available to be loved by me, and so that drove me crazy,” Brandy told The Post about the song, whose video, depicting the straitjacketed star in a padded room, ends with the words, “You are not alone!” in a PSA.

I Wanna Dance With Somebody.The studio, along with its TriStar division, will helm the project written by Bohemian Rhapsody‘s Anthony McCarten and directed by The Photograph‘s Stella Meghie. A November 2022 cinema release is promised as part of the deal.I Wanna Dance With Somebody has the backing of Houston’s estate as well as music producer Clive Davis.

A new Whitney Houston biopic is coming.

Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: One of the most beloved television comedies is making a comeback. A Who’s The Boss sequel is in development at Sony Pictures Television.

Whitney Houston's estate., as the movie is titled, has been set up at Sony Pictures and TriStar Pictures, ET can confirm. The pic is said to be «informed by those who knew her best» and promises to take viewers on «an emotional, energetic journey through her career and music.»The biopic will be helmed by Stella Meghie, who previously directed Issa Rae in this year's, from a script by Anthony McCarten, who recently adapted another music icon's life story in 2018's.

Canadian director Stella Meghie is taking on an iconic subject for her next project.

Where do broken hearts go? To Sony Pictures. After a protracted bidding war, Sony and its TriStar division have won I Wanna Dance With Somebody, the musical biopic of singer Whitney Houston. A theatrical commitment was

Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: MGM has acquired Cyrano, a musical film adaptation that will bring 4-time Emmy winning Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage back in the title role he played onstage, and Haley Bennett reprising as Roxanne that she played alongside him at the Terris Theatre in 2018. The film will be directed by Joe Wright (Darkest Hour), and Brian Tyree Henry and Ben Mendelsohn will also star.

Dave McNary Film ReporterSony has bought the upcoming Whitney Houston biopic, titled “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” The studio plans to release the movie in theaters around Thanksgiving in 2022.Stella Meghie (“The Photograph”) directed the film from a script by Anthony McCarten (“The Two Popes,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “The Darkest Hour”).Music producer Clive Davis is producing “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” which is being made in collaboration with the Whitney Houston Estate. The movie centers on the iconic musician, who died in 2012 at the age of 48.Houston broke out with her self-titled 1985 debut album, which was released by Davis and Arista Records.

Deadline first reported the news.

Brandy album – and the illustrious singer knows it. “Sorry for my tardy / Long time I was broken-hearted,” she sings on ‘Saving All My Love’, the opening track on ‘B7’, her first studio album since 2012’s ‘Two Eleven’.

Finding Freedom, the biography that dives into Meghan Markle and exit from the , has already about the tense atmosphere at the palace before the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down and left the U.K. However, there have also been some sweeter revelations, especially about the couple's fairytale courtship and stunning wedding celebration.