Jennifer Lopez has been named the first spokeswoman for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the organization said Monday. On Tuesday, the Bronx-born actress/pop singer joined Oscar winner Denzel Washington, who has enjoyed an 18 year partnership with the organization, and clubs President Roxanne Spillett at a press conference at the Nokia Plaza in [...]
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James Franco, Anne Hathaway to host 2011 Oscars
November 30th, 2010 |
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James Franco and Anne Hathaway will be co-hosting the 83rd Academy Awards, according to the organisers. As per producers Bruce Cohen and Don Mischer, the “fresh, exciting and multi-talented” pair “personify the next generation of Hollywood icons”, reports the BBC. Hathaway was nominated for an Oscar in 2008 for ‘Rachel Getting Married’, while Franco is [...]
Halle Berry As Aretha Franklin? Queen Of Soul Wants Halle For Aretha Franklin Biopic
September 20th, 2010 |
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Never one to mince words (Or turn her back on a free buffet), Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has some very strong opinions on which Hollywood heavyweight should sing her heart out in the lead role in a proposed biopic about the “Respect” diva. Here’s a hint: It isn’t Gabourey Sidibe.The years have not been kind [...]
Ed Limato, Famous Hollywood Agent, Passes Away at 73 Years
July 5th, 2010 |
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Everybody knew him for organizing lively pre-Oscar bashes at his home in Coldwater Canyon, nurturing A-list talents and sustaining perfect friendships with numerous stars that were represented by him. That longtime Hollywood agent, Ed Limato, died at the age of 73 this Saturday. Christian Muirhead, the William Morris Endeavor Entertainment agency representative, informed the press [...]
Memphis won Tony Award for best musical
June 14th, 2010 |
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Best musical Tony Award has gone to the American rock ‘n’ roll story Memphis, while British production ‘Red’ was adjudged as best play on Sunday night.
Catheine Zeta Jones was also awarded a Tony for a musical for A Little Night Music. Film actore Denzel Washington as well as Viola Davis was the best [...]
2010 Tony Awards Winners
June 14th, 2010 |
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Scarlett Johansson, Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, and Catherine Zeta-Jones were among the winners at last night’s Tony Awards, hosted by Sean Hayes live from Radio City Music Hall.The Lost In Translation actress – who made a rare red carpet appearance with husband Ryan Reynolds – picked up the gong for Best Featured Actress in a [...]
2010 Tony Awards Winners
June 14th, 2010 |
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Scarlett Johansson, Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, and Catherine Zeta-Jones were among the winners at last night’s Tony Awards, hosted by Sean Hayes live from Radio City Music Hall.The Lost In Translation actress – who made a rare red carpet appearance with husband Ryan Reynolds – picked up the gong for Best Featured Actress in a [...]
Jennifer Lopez has Become a Real Star Due to Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club
June 12th, 2010 |
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As it was not so easy to get into the entertainment industry, Jennifer Lopez got help. She started to go to Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club where she was tought to sing as well as dance.
According to Lopez, when she started to attend the club, it was the first time for Jennifer when she [...]
Jennifer Lopez Boys & Girls Clubs Of America Billboard Hits Times Square
June 11th, 2010 |
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Who’s that girl? None other than Mini-JLo, Circa 1975! Jennifer Lopez joins R&B crooner Usher and actor Denzel Washington as the newest face of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. A billboard baring Jennifer’s childhood photo went up in Times Square on Thursday as part of the Boys and Girls Clubs’ “Be Extraordinary” [...]
Tony Awards 2010 Nominations
May 4th, 2010 |
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The nominations are in for this year’s annual Tony Awards — honoring Broadway’s best.The year’s ceremony will shine bright with star power. A bevy of award-winning celebs are up for Tonys: Oscar winner Catherine Zeta-Jones is Best Actress contender for her work in A Little Night Music. Jude Law — who won critical acclaim [...]
Evening Crunch Crumbs: Johnny Weir Writing A Book; “Curb Your Enthusiasm†Renewed For Eighth Season On HBO; “Sex And The City 2″ Soundtrack Spoilers!
April 20th, 2010 |
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-Even the ladies of The View have turned on Kate Gosselin…. -Ivanka Trump, reality TV judge and daughter Donald Trump, chats about her new business manual The Trump Card…. -The 25 Best Stoner Comedies of All-Time! -The Sex And The City 2 soundtrack will feature a remix of Blondie’s ’80s smash “Rapture” recorded by Alicia Keys! -Broadway Babies can’t [...]
Mila Kunis Worked In A Drug Store, Even After She Was Famous
January 28th, 2010 |
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Glamour has a way of seducing young stars, but Mila Kunis says she’s always had her feet firmly on the ground. The 26-year-old Ukranian star was just 15 when she landed the role of spoiled little rich girl “Jackie” on TV’s That’s ’70’s Show, but the stunning actress credits her mother with keeping her humble. [...]
Clint Eastwood named America’’s favourite movie star of 2009
January 27th, 2010 |
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Clint Eastwood, who has managed to combine acting with Oscar-winning directing stints in the last 10 years, has been named America’s favorite movie star of 2009 in a new poll.
Denzel Washington landed the second spot in the annual Harris Poll.
Actor Johnny Depp jumped up to the No.2 spot from 8th in 2008, reports the [...]
Forbes Magazine’s Most Trusted Celebrities
January 26th, 2010 |
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James Earl Jones, Tom Hanks, and Will Smith are among Hollywood’s Most Trusted Celebrities, says a new poll released by Forbes.
The Finance Bible conducted a survey in which they asked Americans to rate celebs highest on trustworthiness, awareness, and appeal. Actor-turned-Parkinson’s activist Michael J. Fox came in third on the list. Mike Rowe and Morgan [...]
Denzel Washington wants to return to theatre work
January 12th, 2010 |
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American actor Denzel Washington has revealed that he wants to return to theatre work and leave his Hollywood career behind.
Washington, 55, who is set to appear on Broadway in April, made a list of what he wants to do career wise, and he has listed performing on stage at the top.
“My priorities have changed. The [...]
Denzel Washington to return to Broadway with ‘Fences’
November 11th, 2009 |
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Denzel Washington is all set to make a comeback to Broadway as he stars in a revival of the 1987 Pulitzer Prize-winning play, ‘Fences’.
Washington will play Troy Maxson in the drama written by August Wilson, reports Variety.
The production is slated to begin in April next year and Washington will start rehearsals in February.
Kenny Leon is [...]
“The Addams Family†On Broadway; Daisy Lowe Does Louis Vuitton; Denzel Returns To Broadway And Other Evening Crunch Crumbs
November 11th, 2009 |
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-The Addams Family opens on The Great White Way Thursday, April 8 and Broadway World and Vanity Fair have your first look at the kooky production….
-Taylor Lautner managed to keep his shirt on for the December issue of Men’s Health….
-Stephanie Adams, Playboy’s first openly lesbian Playmate, is no longer into the ladies….
-Model Daisy Lowe [...]