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Karaoke With Neil Diamond Fuels Hugh Jackman’s 'Song Sung Blue' Campaign

Jackman says Neil Diamond praised the film after a private karaoke night.

Overview

  • At the Dec. 11 New York premiere, Jackman recalled being invited to karaoke at Neil Diamond’s home and joked that the only answer is yes, advising to keep a phone charged and someone filming.
  • Jackman and Kate Hudson staged a surprise three-song Neil Diamond set at Old Mates Pub after the Dec. 1 Gotham Awards, with Jackman hopping onto the bar to fire up the crowd.
  • Jackman told CBS News that Diamond does not appear in the film but endorsed it, putting an arm around him, kissing his forehead, and saying, “You did good, kid.”
  • CBS reported that Kate Hudson has a Golden Globe nomination for her performance as Claire Sardina.
  • Focus Features will release Song Sung Blue in theaters on Dec. 25.