Ricky Martin may be taking a chance with Broadway in the near future.

According to Latina, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice are hoping Martin will consider appearing in ‘Evita’ when it plays the Nederlander theater next year.

If Martin decides to join the cast he would likely play the role of Che Guevara in the production, which is budgeted at $10 million with Michael Grandage and Rob Ashford set to direct and handle choreography.

Would you like to see Ricky Martin on Broadway ?

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen is letting fans and friends into her birth experience after having a “pain-less” natural childbirth. Calling it a powerful experience, the 29-year-old writes on her blog:

“Being committed to building a family, becoming a mother and raising a child with love and awareness is for me, the single biggest responsibility a woman could have. Giving birth was the most intense and life-changing experience of my life… I never felt so vulnerable but so strong at the same time.”

She also writes that she was “blessed” to welcome Benjamin into the world at home “where I was able to feel safe.”

The star recalls “allowing my mind and my body to let go and be free to experience the changes taking place within” while she was “surrounded by love.”

After seeing her son for the first time she says:

“When he finally was placed into my arms, I looked into his precious eyes and felt an overwhelming, unconditional love,” she writes. “I felt a huge sense of accomplishment. ‘We did it! We did it together!’ He and I. I never felt so complete and empowered in my life.”

Calvin Klein’s newly launched X range campaign featuring Kellan Lutz has premiered online.

Shooting several ads, three of which are now available on Calvin Klein’s official website, Lutz asks the question “Do you want to see my x ?”

Watch one of the commercials below Other footage can be seen on xmarkyourspot.com.

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Legendary Musician Placido Domingo is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous polyp from his colon last week.

The 69-year-old tenor had surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York and is expected to make a full recovery, according to his spokeswoman Nancy Seltzer.

Domingo is under doctors orders to rest for six weeks. He may return April 16 for a performance of Verdi’s “Simon Boccanegra” at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala, she said.

“His exact return to his performing engagements remains subject to how fast he can heal and regain his characteristic strength,” his spokeswoman said.

Come Thursday, rising British sensation Taio Cruz could surpass Kelly Clarkson’s Hot 100 record !

According to Billboard sources, Cruz is set to inherit the record for largest jump to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 by an act with his first charting single as “Break Your Heart,” featuring Ludacris, soars 53-1.

“Heart” moved 273,000 downloads in its first full week of availability, according to Nielsen SoundScan…

While Miss America is reportedly out at TLC, the pageant business continues to thrive for NBC.

According to reports issued Monday, both Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants will be seen on NBC for at least three more years, thanks to a recently signed deal.

The deal, which runs through 2012, was signed by Donald Trump amidst what some are calling a renewed interest in beauty pageants.

“There’s been renewed interest in this series of beauty pageants, especially among a new generation of younger viewers,” Paul Telegdy, of NBC told press. “NBC is proud to maintain this unique American cultural tradition as a viable series of competitive programming specials that continue to be a popular source of entertainment.”

Adrienne Bailon is taking a trip to church in the forthcoming film ‘I’m In Love With A Church Girl”.

Helmed by Reverence Gospel Media, Bailon is slated to appear as the girlfriend of rapper Ja Rule, who, in the film, plays a drug dealer that must choose between a life on the straight and narrow or a return to the streets.

According to All Hip Hop, the film will be directed by Steve Race, with production starting this spring.

Experienced with film and television, Bailon and Rule have previously appeared in films including ‘Cheetah Girls,’ ‘The Cookout’ and ‘Back In The Day’.

The wait is just about over for Lady Gaga and Beyonce’s “Telephone” music video.

First slated for premiere in November, “Telephone” is now scheduled to make its debut on E! Thursday,March 11.

Described as a “true pop event” by Lady Gaga, “Telephone” follows the Grammy Award winner’s massive single “Bad Romance”.

According to E!, the video will premiere on E! news at 11:30pm March 11. An online premiere will take place shortly after on Vevo.com.

After topping the Aussie charts in 2006 and 2007, Rihanna reclaims her throne atop the ARIA singles chart thanks to “Rude Boy” this week.

Her fourth number one, “Rude Boy” follows previous Australian hits “SOS,” “Umbrella” and “Don’t Stop The Music.”

“Rude Boy” jumped Jason Derulo’s growing single “In My Head” to claim the top spot. The single is also followed by David Guetta and Kid Cudi’s “Memories”

Taken from “Rated R,” “Rude Boy” is Rihanna’s second single to top a chart in 2010.

Just weeks after losing her gig on ‘Ugly Betty,’ actress Ana Ortiz has snagged a new role !

Sticking with ABC, Ortiz is now set to star in the forthcoming pilot ‘True Blue’.

A drama, ‘True Blue’ follows a group of detectives based in San Francisco, who unite to solve the murder of one of their own. Ortiz is set to star as a civilian secretary at the precinct.