Carly Rae Jepsen steps into Cinderella's shoes, and more news to note

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Hey, we just met you, and this is crazy. Carly Rae Jepsen, who we can forever thank for the earworm that is "Call Me Maybe," is making her Broadway debut in the title role of "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella." She will begin her 12 week run in February. [THR]
Get ready to be more impressed with Beyonce: she's just revealed she recorded 80 songs for her secret album. You should be tired just reading that. [Us Weekly]
Stephen Colbert's love of the "Hobbit" films was rewarded with a cameo in the latest movie. Hey Peter Jackson, we are fans too and available to fly to New Zealand when you need us! [EW]
The Kennedy Center Honors Gala celebrated Shirley MacLaine, Martina Arroyo, Billy Joel, Carlos Santana and Herbie Hancock. Here are 10 moments from the show. [Rolling Stone]
Sneek peek of the new season of "The Americans?" Yes please.
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