AC/DC in ‘Iron Man’

AC/DC in ‘Iron Man’

NEW YORK — AC/DC is putting the metal in the upcoming “Iron Man 2” film. The band announced Tuesday they will release the official soundtrack, “AC/DC: Iron Man 2” on April 19. The first video from the album, “Shoot To Thrill,” was released Tuesday. The CD won’t contain new music, but 15 classic songs, including “Let There Be Rock,” “Thunderstruck,” and the recent “War Machine.” The film opens in the United States on May 7.

Martha to Hallmark

NEW YORK — Martha Stewart is heading to cable. The lifestyle queen has signed a deal to move her daily program to the Hallmark Channel, effective this September. “The Martha Stewart Show” is currently syndicated to broadcast channels across the country. After Stewart’s show, Hallmark will air 90 minutes of programming created by Stewart’s production company.

Today’s birthdays

Actor James Cromwell is 70. Guitarist Janick Gers of Iron Maiden is 53. TV commentator Keith Olbermann is 51. Singer Margo Timmins of Cowboy Junkies is 49. Actor Alan Cumming (“Spy Kids”) is 45. Singer Mike Patton (Faith No More) is 42. Country singer Tracy Lawrence is 42. Actor Josh Randall (“Ed”) is 38.