Michelle Williams Lands Role As "Roxie Hart"

Pretty cool news to report! Grammy-winning singer, acclaimed actress and Music World/Columbia Records artist Michelle Williams has landed the coveted role of murderous chorus girl Roxie Hart in the enormously popular West End production of "Chicago The Musical". Check out our interview with Michelle when we caught up with her last summer!

Michelle will appear at the Cambridge Theatre (Earlham Street, Seven Dials, London WC2) during a limited six-week engagement running from July 13 through August 23. Ticket information for Michelle Williams' "Chicago" performances may be found at: www.chicagothemusical.com/uk_site

"It's a real thrill to be given the opportunity to play Roxie Hart in the West End's spectacular production of 'Chicago,'" said Michelle Williams. "She's one of the greatest characters in the history of musical theater and it's both a challenge and a lot of fun to bring her to life on-stage. I hope that everyone who comes to the show enjoys it as much as I do."

Chicago is the seventh longest-running show in Broadway history and longest-running Broadway musical revival ever. The West End production which opened in November 1997 and won the 1998 Olivier Award for Outstanding Musical is the longest running Broadway musical ever to play in London.

Michelle Williams won't accept any awards for the late Heath Ledger

MICHELLE Williams says she will not accept any awards for her three-year-old daughter's late father Heath Ledger, following talk of a dispute with his family.

While rumours continue to circulate that Kim Ledger is at loggerheads with the film giant over who will claim The Dark Knight actor's gong should he win posthumously, Williams's publicist said yesterday the Wendy and Lucy star had no intention to approach the lectern.

"No discussions have been made for Michelle to accept nor are there any plans to take part," the spokesman said.

Williams, the mother of Ledger's daughter, Matilda, has steadfastly avoided media attention since the actor's accidental drug overdose in January, and bypassed the premiere of the Batman flick in July.

The actress is now in a relationship with director Spike Jonze, and is not even expected to attend the Globes ceremony in Los Angeles on January 11.

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Michelle Williams' Heath despair

Michelle Williams says things are "getting worse" following the death of her former fiance Heath Ledger in January.

The 28-year-old star - who has a three-year-old daughter Matilda from her relationship with Heath - is finding it increasingly harder to cope because she misses the actor so much.

She said: "I just wake up each day in a slightly different place - grief is like a moving river, so that's what I mean by 'it's always changing'. It's a strange thing to say because I'm at heart an optimistic person, but I would say in some ways it just gets worse.

"It's just that the more time that passes, the more you miss someone. In some ways it gets worse. That's what I would say."

The former 'Dawson's Creek' star also blasted paparazzi photographers for infringing on her and Matilda's privacy, adding she is considering giving up acting unless the situation improves.

She added to Newsweek magazine: "It burns a fire inside of me, the s**t that I've seen people do to get at me or my daughter. I won't forget it, and I won't support it. I don't want my daughter growing up feeling spied on or threatened.

"If it gets to the point where I can't situate my life in a way that they stay away more, then I'll drop a match on acting. I'll be sad. I like to act. It's saved my life over and over again. I have this thing that I'm in love with - acting - and now it has this baggage."

Heath died of an accidental drugs overdose in his New York apartment in January. He was 28 years old.

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Michelle Williams reveals she's ready to get married

Michelle Williams has revealed she's looking for a husband.

The Destiny’s Child singer is ready to get hitched and have a family.

‘I’m not dating just for the sake of dating any more,’ she says.

‘I’m dating to marry, so no timewasters, please! I want a ring on my finger and children.’

‘I’m not into the whole Hollywood, trophy-partner scene – I’m after a relationship that’s going to endure.’

Michelle, 28, is currently dating a mystery man.

‘I am seeing someone at the moment,' she says.

'But I wouldn’t call it dating, and it’s only been two months.’

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Michelle Williams At NY Film Festival

Actress Michelle Williams stepped out to promote her new movie for the 46th annual New York Film Festival premiere of “Wendy and Lucy” over the weekend. She looks gooooooood!

It's been announced that Michelle and Heath’s daughter, Matilda, will be the sole inheritor of Heath’s $20 million estate at the wishes of “The Dark Knight” actor’s parents.

“There is no claim,’’ Mr Kim Ledger said. “Our family has gifted everything to Matilda.’’ That's so wonderful and generous. It's great to see that there is no fighting over this money like you see with most stars estates.

Held at the Ziegfeld Theatre, Michelle happily posed on the red carpet while mingling with director Kelly Reichardt and co-stars Will Patton and Larry Fessenden. PCM is feeling that cream strapless dress, she's adorable!

Michelle Williams "Furious" with Heath Ledger's family

Heath Ledger, who passed away in January, will star in his last film, Dark Knight, out in theaters next month. The actor will be honored by his family at the premiere.

Ledger’s father and mother, along with other family members, will fly to America for the premiere on July 14.

However, ex Michelle Williams, who has daughter Matilda with Ledger, may not be in attendance.

“Michelle is furious with Heath’s family and threatening to boycott the premiere. Matilda is supposed to be the beneficiary of the will, but Michelle has seen nothing from them. Heath didn’t have much in cash, but there was a big house in LA and a back-end deal for ‘Dark Knight’ [that] could reap millions,” an insider told the paper.

Ledger wrote up his will in 2003, before Matilda was born, and left everything to his father, mother and sisters.

However, Matilda is now the beneficiary, with Ledger’s dad as the executor.

The paper reports that years ago, Ledger’s father lost millions when he managed his own father’s money.

According to the paper, Williams fears nothing will be left for Matilda by the time she reaches 18.

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Heath Ledger's Funeral

Hundreds of mourners attended a memorial service for Heath Ledger in his hometown of Perth, Australia on Saturday. Ledger's ex Michelle Williams, and their daughter Matilda, joined the 28-year-old actor's family and friends at Penrhos College.

Also in attendance was fellow Australian Cate Blanchett, who spoke about the time she spent with Ledger in Los Angeles. Ledger's parents and sister also spoke, as did Neil Armfield, the director of the deceased actor's last Australian film, 2006's "Candy." Ledger's family also prepared a video tribute of Ledger in films and with Matilda.

Kim Ledger, the late actor's father, said a private funeral in Perth would follow the memorial service. He did not disclose the location. "The funeral will be very, very private and there will only be 10 people there, immediate family and no one else," Kim Ledger told reporters earlier in the day.

"It's a pretty sad time. We're finding it difficult to cope by ourselves, let alone cope with everyone around the world," he added. "Having said that, we do really appreciate the outpouring and emotional support from all over the globe."

UPDATE: The intimate service, where Ledger's cremated remains were buried, was held at Fremantle Cemetary. "It was a very emotional service," a source told People. Aferwards, they all went to the Indiana Tea House on Cottesloe Beach, where Michelle Williams appeared visibly shaken and was crying.

There, Williams and 50 others, including attendees of the earlier wake, ran onto the beach behind the restaurant and plunged into the ocean. "It's exactly what Heath would have wanted," a mourner told People.

Michelle Williams speaks

Michelle Williams issued a statement today in her first public comments since Heath Ledger's death Jan. 22.

"Please respect our need to grieve privately," Williams wrote. "My heart is broken."

Williams, who had a two-year-old daughter, Matilda, with Ledger, also said: "I am the mother of the most tender-hearted, high-spirited, beautiful little girl who is the spitting image of her father. All that I can cling to is his presence inside her that reveals itself every day.

"His family and I watch Matilda as she whispers to trees, hugs animals, and takes steps two at a time, and we know that he is with us still. She will be brought up in the best memories of him."

Meanwhile, production on Williams' film Blue Valentine has been halted indefinitely. It was set to begin filming February 25, but it has been put on hold until Williams is ready.

Also struggling with Ledger's sudden demise is Matilda's godfather, actor Jake Gyllenhaal. "Jake is taking this harder than most people," a friend said.