Gena Rowlands, star of ‘The Notebook,’ dead at 94

Gena Rowlands, star of ‘The Notebook,’ dead at 94

Legendary actor Gena Rowlands, who starred in her son’s iconic tear-jerker “The Notebook,” died at the age of 94 on Wednesday after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Rowlands’ death was confirmed by representatives for her filmmaker son, Nick Cassavetes, who revealed his mother’s diagnosis earlier this year. She died Wednesday at her home in Indian Wells, … Read more

‘The Notebook’ director apologizes to Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams for revealing they hated each other

‘The Notebook’ director apologizes to Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams for revealing they hated each other

Nick Cassavetes revealed a decade ago that Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling struggled to get along on the set of 2004’s “The Notebook.” As the rom-com celebrates its 20th anniversary on June 25, the director, 65, expressed his regret for ever discussing their dynamic in a new interview. “It caught me on a bad day, … Read more

‘The Notebook’ star Gena Rowlands, 94, has Alzheimer’s: ‘She’s in full dementia,’ son Nick Cassavetes says

‘The Notebook’ star Gena Rowlands, 94, has Alzheimer’s: ‘She’s in full dementia,’ son Nick Cassavetes says

“The Notebook” star Gena Rowlands, 94, has Alzheimer’s disease. Her son Nick Cassavetes, who directed the beloved 2004 rom-com, revealed his mom’s diagnosis to Entertainment Weekly on Tuesday. Rowlands’ character in the film had dementia. She played the older version of Rachel McAdams’ Allie. James Garner and Gena Rowlands star in “The Notebook.” ©New Line … Read more

What do tickets cost to see ‘The Notebook’ on Broadway?

What do tickets cost to see ‘The Notebook’ on Broadway?

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. The story of Allie and Noah lives on. Broadway’s newest musical, “The Notebook” featuring music and lyrics from Ingrid Michaelson, just began previews at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre … Read more

How romance novels have shaped Americans’ real lives

How romance novels have shaped Americans’ real lives

According to research, Noah from “The Notebook” is the most beloved book boyfriend (33%). A recent survey of 2,000 romance readers found that Christian Grey from the “Fifty Shades” series (28%) and Edward Cullen from the “Twilight” series (21%) round out the top three book boyfriends. As for the best book girlfriends, the top three … Read more

We found all the best Valentine’s Day Broadway shows

We found all the best Valentine’s Day Broadway shows

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Love is in the air. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, roses, chocolates and stuffed teddy bears are flying off the shelves. However, if your significant other … Read more

We found the best tickets prices on all Broadway shows opening in 2024

We found the best tickets prices on all Broadway shows opening in 2024

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. New year, new shows. Once the ball dropped in Times Square, the clock ticked over to 2024 and just days later, never-before-seen productions began opening up on Broadway. … Read more

Ryan Gosling liked both Britney Spears and Rachel McAdams for ‘Notebook’ role, casting director says

Ryan Gosling liked both Britney Spears and Rachel McAdams for ‘Notebook’ role, casting director says

Oh baby, baby — Britney Spears very nearly snagged the lead role in “The Notebook.”  Casting director Matthew Barry told The Post that the 2002 nationwide search for the part of Allie — in which he saw actresses such as Jessica Biel, Claire Danes and Scarlett Johannson — ultimately came down to Rachel McAdams and … Read more

Britney Spears sobs in her unearthed ‘Notebook’ audition tape

Britney Spears sobs in her unearthed ‘Notebook’ audition tape

Britney Spears came extremely close to snagging the leading role in the movie “The Notebook.” Hollywood casting director Matthew Barry told the Daily Mail that the then 21-year-old pop star’s 2002 audition for the role of Allie “blew us all away” — and that she very nearly got the part in the 2004 film. A … Read more

National Boyfriend Day: What kind of BF are you based on your zodiac sign?

National Boyfriend Day: What kind of BF are you based on your zodiac sign?

Big ups to BFs. National Boyfriend Day arrives on Oct. 3, allowing us to recognize the ways our partners show up in relationships. It need not be a celebration of romantic partnership, but of platonic friendship as well. As National Today declares,” Although there’s no sole officially-credited source that initiated this important day, some smart … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ contestant reveals he was in this popular film

‘Jeopardy!’ contestant reveals he was in this popular film

We’ll take fun facts for 200. “Jeopardy!” contestant Dan Czekalski surprised audience members Wednesday after revealing that he had a small part as an army recruiter in the 2004 romantic drama “The Notebook.” When prompted to explain by host Mayim Bialik, Czekalski revealed that he managed to get the job through his college roommate. “So, … Read more