FINALLY

Sing out: Anthony Minghella, director of such films as “The English Patient,” “Cold Mountain” and “The Talented Mr. Ripley,” will direct a new production of Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly” for the English National Opera in London this winter.

Rap film: Fox Searchlight says it has secured the rights to a film about slain rapper Notorious B.I.G. that is to be produced by the artist’s mother and his former managers.

Cashing in: “American Idol” winner Carrie Underwood will sing classic candy bar jingles in a new television ad campaign for the Hershey Co.