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CW Early 2017 Renewals Include Rachel Bloom’s Musical Comedy ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’

The CW has found a recipe for success. The network has just granted an early renewal to 11 shows. Among the 11 is the new musical comedy 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.' The series stars and was co-created by Rachel Bloom. The series also stars Santino Fontana ('Billy Elliot the Musical,' 'Sunday in the Park with George'). Check out the report below for a look at what you can expect from The CW in the 2016-17 TV season.
By James Knight

  • ‘Waitress’ Sara Bareilles Writes Song For New ‘SpongeBob Musical’

    Sara Bareilles isn’t going to write you a love song, but she is going to write one for SpongeBob. The 'Waitress' song writer is one the latest artist who have signed up to pen an original song for the upcoming 'SpongeBob Musical.'
    By James Knight

  • Miles Davis and Chet Baker Come to Life in Two New Films

    Two of jazz's greatest trumpet players, Miles Davis and Chet Baker, will both be coming back to life in new films due out this spring. Both are set to be played by noted Hollywood actors. In Born to be Blue, due out in theaters March 25, Ethan Hawke portrays the troubled trumpeter of the 50s and 60s Chet Baker. In Miles Ahead, House of Lies star Don Cheadle co-wrote, directed and stars as jazz god Miles Davis.
    By Thomas Swan