Baron Cohen to play Eurovision singer in new movieAugust 3rd, 2009 LONDON - English actor-comedian Sacha Baron Cohen is transforming into a Eurovision singer for his next movie after 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, reports imdb.com.
Sacha Baron Cohen's Middle East odyssey in 'Bruno' criticised by localsJuly 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Sacha Baron Cohen's latest movie, Bruno, has taken his comic antics to the Middle East, but his jokes have not gone down too well with his Israeli and Palestinian victims. Bruno is a fashion reporter, a fictional gay character portrayed by Baron Cohen, whose goal is to become the biggest Austrian celebrity since Hitler.
Gentler version of Baron Cohen's 'Bruno' to play in UK for younger teenagersJuly 16th, 2009 Gentler 'Bruno' to play in UK for younger teens
LOS ANGELES — "Bruno" is getting a makeover in Great Britain so younger teens can see the movie. Universal Pictures UK is releasing an edited version of Sacha (SAH'-shuh) Baron Cohen's comedy that will tone down the racy moments so it can earn a 15 certification from the British Board of Film Classification.
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's Bruno tops weekend box officeJuly 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sacha Baron Cohen's 'Bruno' has topped the weekend box office after raking in 30.4 million dollars. According to studio estimates, 'Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs' landed the second spot with 28.5 million dollars, reports E! Online.
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.
'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 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.
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 _ in character as Bruno _ strips down for the cover of GQ magazineJune 16th, 2009 Baron Cohen _ as Bruno _ poses nude on cover of GQNEW YORK — Sacha Baron Cohen strips down as his alter ego — Austrian fashionista Bruno — for the July cover of GQ magazine. According to the magazine, Bruno is the first subject to appear fully naked on the cover.
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.
Sacha Baron Cohen's painful encounter with bleaching processMay 8th, 2009 LONDON - Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen was left in so much pain after a body bleaching process went insanely wrong that he could not sit for three days. Baron decided to bleach his body to fit into his character of a gay Austrian fashion reporter in his forthcoming flick 'Bruno', as he was told that mostly gays are hairless.