Vikram to pair up with Hollywood actressOctober 7th, 2009 These days Vikram is making headlines across the airs. Earlier with Susi Ganeshan’s ‘Kanthaswamy’ and now Manirathnam’s bilingual film ‘Raavana’.
Harrison Ford admits having huge egoOctober 3rd, 2009 LONDON - The "Indiana Jones" star Harrison Ford admits he has a huge ego and insists all Hollywood actors have high opinions of themselves. "If any actor says he doesn't care what's written about him, he's a liar.
Kardashian Ties Up Mag Wedding DealSeptember 25th, 2009 Reality TV star KHLOE KARDASHIAN will have an extra reason to smile at her wedding on Sunday (27Sep09) - she has reportedly inked a $300,000 (£200,000) magazine deal. The socialite will wed Los Angeles Lakers hunk Lamar Odom, a father of two, at a private residence in Los Angeles this weekend.
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson enter Guinness World Records bookSeptember 15th, 2009 LONDON - 'Harry Potter' stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson have entered the Guinness World Records book by becoming the highest grossing lead actors of the decade. The young actors were ahead of their many Hollywood counterparts, the Telegraph reports.
When Clooney was turned down by a woman!September 8th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star George Clooney was once turned down by Australian writer Kathy Lette after he propositioned her for sex. Lette was writing sitcoms in the US in the 1980s and gave Clooney his first major acting role in 1987 but she admits the star asked her out on a date and she refused, reports celebrifi.com.
Spielberg Inks Deal With Indian BillionaireAugust 18th, 2009 STEVEN SPIELBERG is set to resume his moviemaking career after one of India's wealthiest men agreed to finance his film company. The director's DreamWorks studios has secured $875 million ($583 million) in financial backing after inking a deal with billionaire Anil Ambani, chairman of India's Reliance BIG Entertainment.
Rachel McAdams livid over increased public interest in nude scenesAugust 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Rachel McAdams has said that the overwhelming public interest in nude scenes in movie is uncalled for, as it puts actors under pressure and makes them "nervous" about stripping off on screen. The 'Notebook' star is convinced that getting naked for a role should be considered a part of the job.
MCADAMS SLAMS PUBLIC INTEREST IN NUDE SCENESAugust 13th, 2009 Hollywood actress RACHEL MCADAMS is baffled by the overwhelming interest in movie nude scenes - insisting public pressure makes actors "nervous" about stripping off on screen. The Notebook star is convinced getting naked for a role should be considered a part of the job, but admits many stars try their best to avoid baring all over fears the shots will end up on the internet.
Lions Gate signs 5-year distribution deal with $1 DVD rental outfit RedboxAugust 12th, 2009 Lions Gate cuts deal to supply DVDs to RedboxLOS ANGELES — Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. became the latest movie studio to agree to supply $1-per-night DVD rental kiosk company Redbox, but the move still leaves Hollywood divided over the cheap rental service.
Ryan Seacrest to become richest reality TV host with CKX dealJuly 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American television and radio host Ryan Seacrest is all set to become the richest reality TV host after signing a three-year deal with CKX, worth 15 million dollars per year. According to Hollywood Reporter, as per the deal, Seacrest, 34, will be exclusive to CKX, parent of Idol producer 19 Entertainment, in broadcast TV primetime to host Idol or any CKX-produced show that might succeed it.
Diaz unveils her Hollywood Walk Of Fame star, says, celebs are humans tooJune 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Cameron Diaz has unveiled her star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. The star, however, suggested that the honorary star actually brings actors to the ground.
Travolta thanks Hollywood co-stars for supportJune 11th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood star John Travolta has thanked his co-stars for helping him deal with the death of his teenaged son early this year. The grieving star, whose 16-year-old son Jett died after a seizure in January, was spared the promotional tour for his new movie, The Taking of Pelham 1,2,3 by the unselfish efforts of his fellow actors and he has thanked them for their unconditional support, reports thesun.co.uk.
Actors ratify Hollywood movie & TV contract, give up fight for better Web compensation for nowJune 10th, 2009 Actors ratify 2-year Hollywood movie, TV contractLOS ANGELES — After a year of nasty infighting, members of the Screen Actors Guild decided by a large margin that the show must go on. The Guild said Tuesday that 78 percent of voting members decided to ratify a two-year contract covering movies and prime-time TV shows made by the major Hollywood studios.
Hollywood union drama set for anticlimactic denouement with vote due Tuesday on TV, movie dealJune 8th, 2009 Hollywood labor drama likely to fizzle TuesdayLOS ANGELES — The credits are about to roll on a contract drama involving actors in Hollywood's biggest movies and TV shows, a fight that has left them bitterly divided and further behind than they started. On Tuesday, the Screen Actors Guild will count ballots sent to 120,000 members on a new contract.
George Clooney, Tom Hanks urge union members to vote for new dealJune 1st, 2009 LONDON - Actors George Clooney and Tom Hanks have lent their voice to the Screen Actors Guild by urging union members to vote in favour of a new deal with Hollywood's major studios. The two, along with around 500 other actors, signed a statement on May 29 that "wholeheartedly" recommended that SAG's 120,000 members should vote "yes" on the new labour contract, reports the Daily Star.