LIVE LONG, AND PROSPER:  Leonard Nimoy has passed away.

WHO LIVES IN A PINEAPPLE ON WEST 47TH STREET?  Nickelodeon has confirmed a Spongebob Squarepants Broadway musical, Of particular note, John Legend is apparently attached to provide part of the score--not clear if it's original or not.  A Tony win would leave him with only an Emmy to EGOT.

NEWS WORTH GIVING A F*CK ABOUT, EVEN IF IT'S NOT YOUR TURN: Dominic West has joined the cast of Money Monster, an upcoming thriller being directed by Jodie Foster and starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts.

AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN THE FIELD OF EXCELLENCE:  Open thread for Oscar live snark.