Coming to Broadway!

Nicholas Sparks’ “The Notebook” is coming to Broadway.  Singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson is working on the musical adaptation of the book and film, which starred Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling.

I. Can’t. Breath. https://t.co/YAik9GrCZb

— Ingrid Michaelson (@ingridmusic) January 3, 2019

Ellen DeGeneres is trying to help Kevin Hart get his Oscar hosting gig back.  The two discuss the controversy in depth on her talk show today, and he described it as “the most raw/honest & authentic interview” he’s ever done.  Ellen herself tweeted, “I believe in forgiveness.  I believe in second chances.  And I believe in Kevin Hart.”  Hart lost the hosting job over homophobic tweets and jokes from years ago.  The Academy has yet to name a replacement.

I believe in forgiveness. I believe in second chances. And I believe in @KevinHart4real. pic.twitter.com/oJxfGXhU4P

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 4, 2019

 

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I stopped by @theellenshow to do some promo for my new movie “The Upside” & ended up staying on for the entire hour. Trust me when I tell you that you won’t want to miss tomorrows episode. This was by far the most raw/honest & authentic interview that I have ever done. We talk about the Oscar controversy in depth. Make sure you tune in!!!!!

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Ed Sheeran’s going to court.  A New York judge ruled against Ed’s motion to dismiss a copyright lawsuit by the estate of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote the 1973 hit “Let’s Get It On” with Marvin Gaye.  The judge said Ed’s song, “Thinking Out Loud” has “substantial similarities” to “Let’s Get It On.”  Now it will be up to a jury.

Bruno Mars bought each member of his eight piece band new timepieces for the holidays – at $55,000 a piece!  Each Audemars Piguet watch was gold and came in custom boxes that read “Bruno Mars 24K Magic World Tour Edition.”

 

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My boys continue to show the world what time it is, and a band that sings together blings together! ✨✨ #AudeMARS #Hooligans #Squad 2019! 🍾

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Billy Joel once again extends his Madison Square Garden residency, setting his 66^th consecutive show for July 11^th.

 

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PHOTO:  AP Photo/Chris Pizzello