Rogen’s first book due out in May
Actor, comedian and filmmaker Seth Rogen has a deal with Crown for his first book, “Yearbook,” scheduled for May 11.
Rogen is also reading the audiobook, which comes out the same day.
In a statement from the publisher Wednesday purported to be from Rogen’s mother, Sandy, she calls his literary endeavor “not really a memoir” but more like “a bunch of funny stories.”
“He talks about doing stand-up when he was a kid (I drove him to all his shows!), his grandparents, high school, moving to LA, meeting some famous people, things like that,” his mom supposedly says.
Hart debuts SiriusXM
podcast: Kevin Hart is debuting his new SiriusXM original podcast with Jerry Seinfeld as the series’ inaugural guest.
The satellite radio company announced Wednesday the launch of “Inside Jokes with Kevin Hart” along with two other original programs. Hart was set to host the series premiere on the Laugh Out Loud Radio channel on Wednesday night.
On “Inside Jokes,” which is also available on Apple podcasts, Hart will interview top comedians and rising stars. The comedian-actor will chronicle their comedy club experiences and touch on “never-before-heard” stories. The show’s upcoming lineup includes Steve Harvey, Bill Burr, Cedric the Entertainer, Nick Kroll and Zainab Johnson.
“I’m sitting down with some of the best voices in comedy to give my listeners the stories behind the jokes they hear on stage,” Hart said in a statement.
Laugh Out Loud will also air “Date Night with Chris and Vanessa” on Fridays and “The Ladies Room with Jazzy” on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Both launch this week.
Page, Portner divorcing: Actor Elliot Page and dancer Emma Portner said Tuesday that they are divorcing after three years of marriage.
“After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce following our separation last summer,” the Canadian couple said in a joint statement. “We have the utmost respect for each other and remain close friends.”
Oscar-nominated actor Page, 33, and choreographer Portner, 26, announced their marriage early in 2018.
Halsey announces pregnancy: Pop star Halsey announced Wednesday on Instagram that she is expecting her first child. She posted photos of her baby bump with the caption: “surprise!”
Halsey, 26, has released three platinum albums and is known for hits such as “Without Me” and “Bad at Love.”
Cannes festival delayed:
The Cannes Film Festival, canceled altogether last year by the pandemic, is postponing this year’s edition from May to July in hopes of having an in-person festival. Cannes organizers announced Wednesday that this year’s festival will now take place July 6-17.
Jan. 28 birthdays: Actor Alan Alda is 85. Actor Susan Howard is 77. Singer Marvin Sapp is 54. Singer Sarah McLachlan is 53. Humorist Mo Rocca is 52. Singer Monifah is 49. Singer Joey Fatone is 44. Actor Rosamund Pike is 42. Singer Nick Carter is 41. Actor Elijah Wood is 40. Rapper J. Cole is 36. Actor Ariel Winter is 23.