Rachael Ray plans rock-and-food bash

Rachael Ray plans rock-and-food bash

NEW YORK — Rachael Ray is bringing more music and mojitos to the South by Southwest Music and Media Conference this year.

The TV talk show host and foodie put on one of the most popular showcases when she made her debut at the massive festival last March.

This year, she’s signed up the Hold Steady, the New York Dolls, Ra Ra Riot and other bands to perform for her music- and food-filled bash on March 21.

Ray says she hopes to “blow the doors off Austin again.”

Schwarzenegger in Stallone’s new film

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Art will imitate life when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger spends a few hours playing himself later this year in a movie by Sylvester Stallone.

Stallone’s publicist, Sheryl Main, revealed more details Tuesday of Schwarzenegger’s rare big-screen appearance. The governor said he has done just three cameos for friends since becoming governor in 2003.

Shooting on the film, “The Expendables,” will begin March 28 in Brazil and move to New Orleans for two months. Main says the governor will shoot his scene in Los Angeles.

His role will be a familiar one: California governor.

’Spider-Man’ prepares to conquer Broadway

NEW YORK — Spider-Man has conquered the movies. Now it’s Broadway’s turn.

“Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark” will open Feb. 18, 2010, at the Hilton Theatre. Preview performances begin Jan. 16.

Producers say the musical, directed by Julie Taymor, will feature a score by Bono and The Edge. Taymor, the creative force behind Disney’s long-running “Lion King,” will co-write the book with Glen Berger.

The story was inspired by the Marvel comic books hero and will include the story of his origins as well as new material.

“Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark” is produced by Hello Entertainment/David Garfinkle, Martin McCallum, Marvel Entertainment/David Maisel, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Jeremiah Harris.

‘Amazing Race’ host to bike across the U.S.

LOS ANGELES — “The Amazing Race” host Phil Keoghan is getting ready for an amazing ride: a multitasking bicycle trip across America.

Keoghan said he’s cycling cross-country to encourage people to pursue a healthy life. He also intends to spotlight the battle against multiple sclerosis, a cause he’s supported for several years.

Keoghan will set off from Los Angeles on March 28 and end in New York on May 9 — the day before the “Amazing Race” season finale airs on CBS, the network said Wednesday.

He plans to average 100 miles a day and said he hopes people will join in as he passes through their area.

Today’s birthdays

Actor Robert Clary (“Hogan’s Heroes”) is 83. Singer Harry Belafonte is 82. Actor Robert Conrad is 74. Singer Mike D’Abo of Manfred Mann is 65. Singer Roger Daltrey is 65. Actor Alan Thicke (“Growing Pains”) is 62. Actor-director Ron Howard is 55. Country singer Janis Oliver Cummins of Sweethearts of the Rodeo is 55. Actress Catherine Bach (“The Dukes of Hazzard”) is 55. Actor Tim Daly (“Wings”) is 53. Keyboardist Jon Carroll (Starland Vocal Band) is 52. Bassist Bill Leen (Gin Blossoms) is 47. Actor George Eads (“C.S.I.”) is 42. Actor Javier Bardem is 40. Actor Jack Davenport (“Pirates of the Caribbean”) is 36. Guitarist Ryan Peake of Nickelback is 36. Actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar (“NYPD Blue,” “Saved By the Bell”) is 35. “Blues Clues” host Donovan Patton is 31. Singer Sammie is 22.