Anthony Celebrates Birthday With Obama HonourSeptember 17th, 2009 MARC ANTHONY celebrated his 41st birthday on Wednesday (16Sep09) in the company of President BARACK OBAMA when the U.S. leader presented the salsa star with
the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Denzel Washington in talks to produce TV drama on copsAugust 15th, 2009 LONDON - Denzel Washington may soon make a small screen comeback by producing a new police drama. The Oscar-winning actor is in talks to take up the role of executive producer on upcoming TV show 'Billy Stiles', reports the Daily Express.
WASHINGTON SET TO PRODUCE COP DRAMAAugust 14th, 2009 Oscar-winning actor DENZEL WASHINGTON is setting his sights on a return to the small screen - he's in negotiations to produce a new police drama. The Training Day star is eyeing a role as executive producer on upcoming TV show Billy Stiles, about a gang member who becomes a cop, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Denzel Washington broke childhood vow starring in latest subway thrillerJuly 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Double Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington has revealed how he broke a childhood vow to himself by signing on to star in his latest subway thriller 'The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3'. The film is a remake of the 1974 classic starring Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw.
Denzel Washington says acting a saviour from a life of crimeJuly 28th, 2009 LONDON - Oscar-winner Denzel Washington credits his acting career for saving him from becoming a criminal, as he had fallen in with a bad crowd as a teenager. The actor is playing the role of a man who takes a bribe from a hijacker, played by John Travolta, in his upcoming movie 'The Taking of Pelham 123'.
Denzel Washington had fun gaining weight for 'The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3'July 27th, 2009 LONDON - Actor Denzel Washington has revealed that he had fun gaining weight for his new film 'The Taking of Pelham 123' because he could feast on whatever junk food he desired. "Getting there was such fun.
Denzel wants to play sadomasochistJuly 27th, 2009 LONDON - Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington says that he would like to play a character who has to bear physical and mental suffering due to his partner. The Hollywood star has revealed that he is intrigued by sadomasochism, but would rather play a character who likes it than be exposed to violent sexual acts himself.
Denzel Washington would love to get whipped on screenJuly 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Denzel Washington has said that he is quite fascinated by the idea of being whipped, but only on screen. The Oscar-winner has confessed that he is intrigued by sadomasochism, but would rather play a character who likes it than be exposed to violent sexual acts himself.
Denzel Washington gorged on junk food for 'Pelham 1 2 3'July 26th, 2009 LONDON - Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington was delighted when movie bosses ordered him to fatten up for his latest movie role in "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" because he thoroughly enjoyed stuffing himself with junk food. The actor who appears in the movie alongside John Travolta, plays an overweight character and the slim star had to gain a staggering 40 pounds (18 Kg), reports imdb.com.
'Denzel Washington to play Barack Obama'July 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Denzel Washington is reportedly set to play US President Barack Obama in a new film. The Oscar winning star had recently expressed his desire to play the role of Obama in a film- but feared he would be too old for the role by the time a picture could eventually be produced.
Denzel Washington to play Barack Obama in new movieJuly 24th, 2009 LONDON - Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington has reportedly landed the role of US President Barack Obama in a new movie. The 54-year-old has long voiced his interest in playing Obama, 47, in a film but feared he would be too old for the role by the time a picture of the politician's life was eventually produced, reports imdb.com.
John Voight calls Obama a 'false prophet'June 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actor John Voight has blasted US President Barack Obama, calling him a 'false prophet'. The 70-year-old star, whose daughter is Angelina Jolie, launched the scathing attack while hosting a fundraiser for the U.S.
Grieving Travolta thanks colleagues for 'unselfish efforts'June 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - John Travolta has expressed his gratitude towards the cast and crew of his new movie The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3 for their "unselfish efforts" in handling promotional duties, as he struggles to come to terms with the tragic loss of his son. The grieving actor, who lost his 16-year-old son Jett earlier this year, remained at bay while director Tony Scott, co-star Denzel Washington and the rest of the team promoted the remake of the classic 1974 action thriller.
Grieving Travolta pulls out of movie promotionMay 31st, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star John Travolta, whose son Jett passed away five months ago, is still grieving his accidental death and has opted out from the promotions of his upcoming movie "The Taking of Pelham 123". Contactmusic.com reports that Travolta has left co-star Denzel Washington to do the media promotion as he is still struggling to cope with the tragedy.
John Travolta struggling to cope with son's death, says Denzel WashingtonMay 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Denzel Washington has revealed he spoke at length with his pal-actor John Travolta, who is trying to cope with death of his 16-year-old son Jett. The two-time Oscar winner revealed he mostly listened while Travolta poured his heart out during their long phone chat.