THR
*Tribeca Cinemas in New York will feature 6 of the 15 films that have been shortlisted for the best documentary feature Oscar, on January 8-9, 2010.

*Emmy Rossum is set as the lead opposite William H. Macy in “Shameless,” John Wells’ drama pilot for Showtime.

*Dexter showrunner Clyde Phillips is leaving the series to spend more time with his family in Connecticut.

*The 2010 Coachella dates have been confirmed to be April 16-18, 2010. The Lineup will be announced next year.

*An edition of “Rock Band” dedicated exclusively to Green Day will be released in 2010 and will become the second band to have a stand-alone “Rock Band” game, after “The Beatles: Rock Band” was released this past September.

*Stargate Universe has been renewed for a second season. Yes!

*Hugh Laurie is set to direct an episode of House.

Variety
*Production for “Wild Hogs 2: Bachelor Ride” has been canceled which makes this the third high-profile film that Disney has halted since Rich Ross took the studio reins.

*Paley Fest will honor Glee and Vampire Diaries in 2010. More honorees will be announced as it gets closer to PaleyFest which will take place from Febraury – March.

*Flight of the Conchords will not be returning for a third season on HBO.

*The 2010 Golden Globe Awards nominations have been announced. A full list can be seen here. The Golden Globes will air on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 8/7c hosted by Ricky Gervais from the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

*The American Film Institute announced its official selection for their the top 10 films and TV shows of 2009.

*Kenny Ortega is set to direct “In the Heights,” the film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical.

*Miley Cyrus song, “The Climb” has been pulled from the 2010 Grammy nominations.

DHD
*The 16th Screen Actors Guild Awards Nominations were announced today. Watch the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards live on TNT and TBS on January 23, 2010 at 8/7c.

*The nephew of Walt Disney has passed away at the age of 79 after a bout with cancer.

*The 2010 Writers Guild Awards Nominations have been announced and the ceremony will take place on February 20, 2010.

*Broadcast Film Critics Association’s 15th annual Critics Choice Movie Awards nominations have been announced. The ceremony will air live on VH1 January 15, 2010 from the Hollywood Palladium.

Broadway World
*Idina Menzel has been confirmed to appear on “Glee” and could possibly appear in all nine episodes.

*Corbin Bleu will join the cast of In The Heights on January 25, 2010 – April 25, 2010.

*TIME Magazine has picked its Top 10 Plays and Musicals of 2009. Next to Normal did not make the list, but if you’re still interested to see the list…here it is.