ELVIS COSTELLO - COSTELLO TEAMS WITH ELTON TO HOST TV SHOW

Veteran rocker ELVIS COSTELLO has signed up to host a new TV show, which will be produced by SIR ELTON JOHN. Costello will interview celebrities in depth on Spectacle: Elvis Costello With..., which will air on U.S. cable network Sundance Channel, the U.K.'s Channel 4 and on CTV in Canada. The show will be produced by John's production company Rocket Pictures. Costello aims to garner previously unheard snippets of information from stars during his interviews. He says, "I'd rather hear about a bright secret, a deep love or a curiosity that might be otherwise obscured by fame. This is a wonderful opportunity to talk in complete thoughts about music, movies, art or even vaudeville, then frame it with unique and illustrative performances." John adds, "I thought it would be sensational to use his knowledge and intelligence to explore the artistry of musicians and other fascinating people involved in making great music, as well as true music aficionados." A percentage of the show's income will be donated to the Global Fund's AIDS relief program. It's not the first time Costello has fronted a chat show - in 2003, the Oliver's Army hitmaker stepped in to host The Late Show With David Letterman when Letterman fell ill with shingles.