Is Alec Baldwin the next face of MSNBC? Execs at the left-leaning cable network have reportedly expressed interest in signing lifelong liberal Alec Baldwin — the Emmy-winning star of NBC’s 30 Rock — to a deal to host his own political talk show on the cable network, replacing controversial commentator Keith Olbermann, who abruptly announced [...]
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Alec Baldwin For “Rock Of Ages†Movie
December 16th, 2010 |
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Emmy-winning actor Alec Baldwin, who tapped into his talents as a “Song & Dance Man” as host of the 2010 Academy Awards, is being courted for a lead role in New Line Cinema’s buzzworthy movie musical Rock of Ages, a theatrical adaptation of the Tony Award-nominated Broadway production of the same name. Rock of Ages [...]
Billy Baldwin Joins “Parenthoodâ€
July 29th, 2010 |
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Actor Billy Baldwin has landed a recurring role on Season 2 of the NBC comedy-drama Parenthood, the network announced Wednesday.The youngest Baldwin Brother will be playing Gordon Flint, the wealthy, charismatic boss of Peter Krause’s character Adam. “Gordon is content to let Adam do the grunt work of running the company, preferring to spend his time [...]
Dairy Farm says Alec Tong to succeed Mowlem as finance director
June 18th, 2010 |
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Dairy Farm International Holdings named Alec Tong to succeed Howard Mowlem as finance director starting Sept. 1, the company said in a statement today.
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Alec Baldwin Braves Rain To Deliver New York University Commencement Address
May 13th, 2010 |
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Alec Baldwin braved heavy rain in the Big Apple to deliver the commencement address for the 2010 graduating class at his alma mater New York University on Wednesday. The spirited 30 Rock star — who graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts more than 30 years ago — was handed an honorary Doctor of [...]
Alec Baldwin NYU Commencement Speaker
March 8th, 2010 |
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Emmy-winning actor Alec Baldwin will address the graduating class of New York University during the Class of 2012 commencement address on May 12.
He’s no Betty White, but we’ll take it!
The 30 Rock actor — who made his debut as host of the Academy Awards on Sunday — will also receive an honorary Doctor of [...]
Alec Baldwin vs. The Paparazzi! [VIDEO]
February 12th, 2010 |
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Alec Baldwin’s had a tough day and he’s in no mood for tomfoolery from the shutterbugs.
Baldwin lost his shit in an incident with a photographer outside a New York City restaurant earlier today. The NYPD tells The Insider that a photographer grabbed the arm of the 30 Rock star which prompted a fired-up Alec to [...]
Alec Baldwin Hospitalized After Threatening To “Take Pills?â€
February 11th, 2010 |
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Alec Baldwin was taken to a Manhattan hospital early Thursday morning, but the actor’s rep insists the 30 Rock star is doing fine.
WNBC News reports that a caller believed to be Baldwin’s 14-year-old daughter with ex-wife Kim Basinger, Ireland, dialed 911 saying the 51-year-old actor was unresponsive. An official, who spoke on condition of [...]
Alec Ounsworth Headline Tour
January 15th, 2010 |
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ALEC OUNSWORTH ANNOUNCES FIRST HEADLINING TOUR
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Anti-Records is proud to announce Alec Ounsworth‘s first headlining tour ever. The dates will be in support of his critically acclaimed new albums: Mo Beauty and Flashy Python’s Skin and Bones. The tour begins with five shows opening for Cold War Kids and then Ounsworth and his band will do 18 headlining dates across the country.
About the band’s debut performance at 2009′s CMJ, Jon Pareles of the New York Times wrote that they “set aside the brittle Talking Heads tinges of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah for slightly more old-school approaches – meaty electric-piano funk with a New Orleans mambo flavor, bounding Rolling Stone guitar rock, and, from his band, guitar solos straddling blues jabs and post-punk dissonance.”
Ounsworth’s band is Matt Sutton, Peter Modavis, Brian Ashby and Jonas Oesterle. They will be playing songs from Mo Beauty, Skin and Bones, as well as Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s catalog. Mo Beauty was recorded deep in the heart of musical New Orleans with an ensemble of local heavyweights including George Porter Jr. of The Meters and drummer Stanton Moore of Galactic, and was guided by veteran producer Steve Berlin (Los Lobos, Replacements). The album is a stunning union of powerful rhythms and imaginative arrangements in the service of evocative literary songwriting.
Alec Ounsworth Tour Dates
01/22/10 Fri The Wiltern Los Angeles, CA*
01/23/10 Sat The Fillmore San Francisco, CA*
01/29/10 Fri Terminal 5 New York, NY*
01/30/10 Sat The Vic Theatre Chicago, IL*
02/02/10 Tue BottleTree Birmingham, AL
02/03/10 Wed One Eyed Jacks New Orleans, LA
02/05/10 Fri Emo’s Alternative Lounge Austin, TX
02/06/10 Sat Hailey’s Denton, TX
02/09/10 Tue Solar Culture Tucson, AZ
02/10/10 Wed Casbah San Diego, CA
02/11/10 Thu Bootleg Theater Los Angeles, CA
02/12/10 Fri Cafe du Nord San Francisco, CA
02/13/10 Sat The Brookdale Lodge Brookdale, CA
02/15/10 Mon Doug Fir Portland, OR
02/16/10 Tue Neumos Seattle, WA
02/18/10 Thu Neurolux Boise, ID
02/19/10 Fri Kilby Court Salt Lake City, UT
02/20/10 Sat The Larimer Lounge Denver, CO
02/22/10 Mon The Waiting Room Omaha, NE
02/23/10 Tue 400 Bar Minneapolis, MN
02/24/10 Wed High Noon Saloon Madison, WI
02/25/10 Thu Schubas Chicago, IL
*Supporting Cold War Kids
Alec Baldwin fears co-hosting Oscars with Steve Martin
December 28th, 2009 |
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Actor Alec Baldwin says he has lost faith in Oscars co-host Steve Martin as he has become “fragile” under pressure.
‘The Departed’ star was hoping Martin’’s experience as a comedian and former Academy Awards host would help him overcome his stage terror before the big night, but Martin is already very nervous.
“I called up Steve and [...]
Alec Baldwin Scholarship Tisch School Of The Arts
December 16th, 2009 |
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Alec Baldwin has launced a $1 million scholarship fund at his alma mater.
The actor — who won an Primetime Emmy for his role on the NBC series 30 Rock earlier this year — is creating the Alec Baldwin Scholarship fund to benefit low income students who want to attend New York University’s prestigious Tisch School [...]
Alec Baldwin Plastic Surgery? “I Probably Will…â€
November 6th, 2009 |
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Even guys aren’t immune to the pressures of keeping up appearances in Hollywood – 30 Rock star Alec Baldwin is considering plastic surgery.
“I’m not saying I wouldn’t do something! I intend to do something,†Alec told Entertainment Weekly when asked if he would ever go under the knife for cosmetic surgery. “I probably will. [...]
Alec Baldwin Steve Martin Oscars 2010 Hosts
November 4th, 2009 |
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Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin are teaming up to host the 82nd Academy Awards, Newsday has learned.
The duo will follow 2009 host Hugh Jackman, who announced last week that he would not return to helm next year’s ceremony. While Academy Award-nominated actor Alec is a first-time Oscar host, Steve hosted the 73rd and 75th Academy [...]
Alec Ounsworth Solo Debut: w/ Porter, Moore, Walter, Berlin
July 17th, 2009 |
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ALEC OUNSWORTH TO RELEASE MO BEAUTY ON OCTOBER 20 VIA ANTI-RECORDS
Teams up with Porter Jr., Moore, Walter, Sutton & Berlin
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Singer-songwriter Alec Ounsworth, of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, has announced the upcoming release of Mo Beauty. The Philadelphia native recently recorded his solo debut in the music-steeped metropolis of New Orleans at the famed Piety St. recording studio.
On Mo Beauty, Ounsworth was backed by George Porter Jr. on bass, Stanton Moore on drums, Robert Walter on keys and Matt Sutton on baritone and pedal-steel guitars. The album was produced by veteran musician/producer and fellow Philadelphian Steve Berlin (Los Lobos, Blasters, John Lee Hooker, The Replacements), who initially suggested the New Orleans setting.
Track List for Mo Beauty:
1. Modern Girl ( . . . with scissors)
2. Bones in the Grave
3. Holy, Holy, Holy Moses (song for New Orleans)
4. That is not my Home (after Bruegel)
5. Idiots in the Rain
6. South Philadelphia (Drug Days)
7. What Fun.
8. Me and You, Watson
9. Obscene Queen Bee #2
10. When You’ve No Eyes