COHEN SET TO STEP UP TO EUROVISION MICAugust 2nd, 2009 SACHA BARON COHEN is transforming into a Eurovision singer for his next movie after retiring hit comic creations BORAT and BRUNO. The funnyman was set to compete as his Austrian fashionista Bruno in a mockumentary about the Eurovision Song Contest - but has decided to put his old alter-egos to rest.
Enough of Bruno, says CohenJuly 19th, 2009 NEW YORK - Comedy star Sacha Baron Cohen says he will say goodbye to his Bruno character once he has finished promoting the movie. In his new big screen outing, Cohen plays a gay Austrian fashionista and he has stayed in the character for almost all public appearances and interviews promoting the movie, imdb.com reports.
Sacha Baron Cohen crashes Bruno screening in New YorkJuly 13th, 2009 LONDON - Brit comedian Sacha Baron Cohen gave cinemagoers watching the New York screening of Bruno more than they bargained for, when he gatecrashed the movie. Cohen, 37, stunned fans when he stormed into Times Square's AMC Empire cinema as his gay Austrian fashionista creation, dressed in a silver uniform and revealing red thong.
Sacha Baron Cohen hired Enrique's bodyguard for terrorist interviewJuly 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - English comedian Sacha Baron Cohen has hired Enrique Iglesias' bodyguard for an interview with a terrorist after all other security agencies disagreed to help him in the venture. The actor wanted to chat with a real life wanted Middle Eastern killer in his new film 'Bruno', where he plays an outrageous Austrian.
Bruno brands Madge a 'transsexual childcatcher'July 1st, 2009 LONDON - Bruno, the alter ego of British satirist Sacha Baron Cohen, has called Madonna a 'transsexual child catcher'. The comedian used his character in the upcoming film 'Bruno' to hit out at the Queen of Pop, once a pal, during an interview, reports the Mirror.
Baron Cohen's Bruno reveals his crush on Australian prime minister ahead of film premiereJune 29th, 2009 Baron Cohen's Bruno falls for Australian PMSYDNEY — British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's new character has a thing for Australia's wonkish prime minister. Baron Cohen, once better known as the clueless Kazakh journalist Borat, has a new guise as a gay Austrian fashionista, Bruno.
Sacha Baron Cohen puts wedding on hold to promote 'Bruno'June 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Sacha Baron Cohen and his fiancee/actress Isla Fisher have put their wedding plans on hold, for the Brit comedian is busy promoting his new film 'Bruno', where he plays a gay fashion designer. The couple have been together for seven years and originally intended to get hitched in August 2006, reports the Daily Star.
Sacha Baron Cohen brands Madonna 'a total slut'June 19th, 2009 LONDON - Comic Sacha Baron Cohen has branded Queen of Pop Madonna 'a total slut'. Sacha, 37, has left a host of celebrities livid with his stunts to promote his movie, where he plays the character of a gay fashion designer Bruno, reports the Daily Star.
'Bruno' fan Nigella Lawson has named her son after himJune 19th, 2009 LONDON - Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson has claimed that she is such a big fan of 'Bruno'-comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's latest alter ego-that she has even named her son after him. Bruno is a fictional gay Austrian fashion reporter portrayed by Baron Cohen, who interviews unsuspecting guests about topics like fashion, entertainment, celebrities and homosexuality
The 49-year-old British cook has two children Cosima, 14, and Bruno, 12, from her first marriage to the late journalist John Diamond.
Sacha Baron Cohen's Bruno shows military flair in skimpy palace guard outfit at film premiereJune 18th, 2009 Baron Cohen's Bruno has military flair at premiereLONDON — Sacha Baron Cohen made a grand entrance Wednesday for the British premiere of his new mock documentary "Bruno," turning up in a skimpy variation of the uniforms worn by Buckingham Palace guards. The British comedian came in character as Bruno in a towering bearskin hat, a red military waistcoat and tight black shorts.
Sacha Baron Cohen poses naked as Bruno for GQ magazineJune 18th, 2009 LONDON - Brit comedian Sacha Baron Cohen has posed naked as Bruno for the cover of GQ magazine. The picture shows Cohen wearing nothing as he sits posing with a coiffed and highlighted fringe and pout, reports the Mirror.
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen appears dressed as a bull in front of Spain's premiere bull ringJune 18th, 2009 Baron Cohen appears as bull in SpainMADRID — Actor Sacha Baron Cohen's latest movie character, an Austrian fashionista called Bruno, drew gasps and some cheers as he appeared dressed as a bull in front of Spain's main bullring Thursday. The British actor-comedian who was in Madrid to promote his new movie — "Bruno" — arrived in a horse-drawn carriage escorted by muscular matadors just as the sun set on the historic bullring Las Ventas.
Woman sues Sacha Baron Cohen; claims she was severely injured during 'Bruno' tapingJune 3rd, 2009 Woman sues comedian over 'Bruno' skirmishLANCASTER, Calif. — A woman is suing NBC Universal and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, claiming a bit for Cohen's upcoming film, "Bruno," left her disabled.
Head writer for the MTV Movie Awards blogs that Eminem, Bruno stunt was plannedJune 2nd, 2009 MTV Awards writer: Eminem, Bruno stunt was plannedNEW YORK — The head writer for the MTV Movie Awards has settled the debate: the stunt involving Sacha Baron Cohen and Eminem at the MTV Movie Awards was completely planned. Comedy writing veteran Scott Aukerman wrote in a posting on his blog that the incident was staged and rehearsed in advance.
Bare-butt Sacha Baron Cohen lands in Eminem's lap as 'Bruno' at MTV Movie AwardsJune 1st, 2009 Bare-butt 'Bruno' lands on Eminem at Movie AwardsLOS ANGELES — Eminem apparently has flown the coop from the MTV Movie Awards after a close encounter with Sacha Baron Cohen. In character as flamboyant fashion reporter "Bruno," Baron Cohen flew in above Sunday's award show audience on a wire — and in a pair of feathery white wings and his rear end mostly exposed.