Ben Platt Announces 18-Show NYC Residency, James Bond Role Offered to Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestr

Ben Platt Announces 18-Show NYC Residency, James Bond Role Offered to Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestr

Ben Platt announces 18-show residency at New York's Palace Theatre ahead of new album Honeymind.

The residency, which will celebrate Platt's third studio album, will be directed by Tony winner Michael Arden.

The historic New York City theater has been undergoing major renovations since 2018, including being raised 30 feet in the air to make room for extra retail space in Times Square.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson formally offered role as the next James Bond.

The iconic role was previously played for 15 years by actor Daniel Craig, who revealed that he would be stepping away from the character in 2021.

Taylor-Johnson is expected to officially accept the offer within the coming days.

Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra announce farewell tour.

The 70s rock band will make appearances across the United States from August through October during the 'Over and Out' tour.

Fans can get tickets starting March 22.

In today's birthday news: actress Renée Taylor turns 91, The Pointer Sisters' Ruth Pointer is 78, actress Glenn Close 77, actor Bruce Willis turns 69, and Jimmy Eat World Drummer Zach Lind is 48.