Presley's ex-bodyguard co-producing tell-all biopicSeptember 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley's former bodyguard is all set to reveal how his life used to be during his time with the tragic entertainer in a new biopic. Sonny West will talk about Presley's sensational rise to fame, his tragic demise, and struggle with drug addiction in feature-length film 'Fame and Fortune'.
Bruce Willis enjoying married lifeAugust 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Bruce Willis says his life is much more fun since he married model Emma Heming. The 'Die Hard' star tied the knot with Heming in March and is enjoying his role as a husband.
Bruce Lee's siblings authorize Chinese biographical films about late kung fu iconJuly 21st, 2009 Bruce Lee's siblings authorize Chinese biopicsHONG KONG — Bruce Lee's older sister and younger brother have authorized a Chinese company to make a series of biographical films about the late kung fu icon, saying they want to produce a historically accurate account of their brother's life. Phoebe Lee and Robert Lee appeared at a signing ceremony with J.A.
Competition aims to make Bruce Lee's former home, now a love motel, into a museumJuly 20th, 2009 Competition aims to make Bruce Lee home a museumHONG KONG — The former home of Bruce Lee is now a love motel, renting rooms by the hour. But officials on Monday launched a design competition to turn it into a Hong Kong museum for the kung fu icon.
Depp wants to play a female now! July 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Johnny Depp has said that he would love to portray singer/actress Carol Channing in a biopic. Depp has tried out unique roles in his entire film career, and even dressed up as a woman for his starring part in 1994 comedy Ed Wood, reports Contactmusic.
MJ's siblings raided Neverland over drug addiction reportsJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's brother Tito has revealed that he and his siblings once raided the late star's Neverland ranch to confront the singer over his drug addiction reports. Tito said that the King of Pop tried his best to keep his use of painkillers from his family, and even ordered his bodyguards to stop his siblings from entering the ranch.
Tony Leung breaks left arm during training for biopic of Bruce Lee's kung fu masterJuly 14th, 2009 Tony Leung breaks arm in training for kung fu filmBEIJING — Cannes best actor winner Tony Leung Chiu-wai broke his left arm while sparring with martial arts instructors as he prepared to portray Bruce Lee's kung fu master in a Wong Kar-wai movie, a publicist said Tuesday. One of the kung fu instructors kicked Leung during a practice session on Monday, breaking a bone in his left forearm, Agnes Leung, a publicist at Wong's production house Jettone Films, told The Associated Press in a phone interview.
Christopher Lee's Dracula cape fetches £26,400 at auctionJune 17th, 2009 LONDON - The black cape worn by Sir Christopher Lee in the 1958 hit Dracula sold at an auction for 26,400 pounds. Angels The Costumiers sold the woollen cape, which has 250 lots of film and TV costumes in its archive.
Brad Pitt, siblings donate $1M to hometown Missouri hospital to open new cancer centerJune 15th, 2009 Brad Pitt, family give $1M to Missouri hospitalSPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Brad Pitt and his siblings have given $1 million to help a Missouri hospital open a new pediatric cancer center that will be named for their mother.
Noel Gallagher takes a new swipe at GlastonburyJune 13th, 2009 LONDON - Noel Gallagher has taken a new swipe at the Glastonbury line-up, saying having rapper Jay Z as the headline act was just "wrong". The Oasis songwriter criticised the acts lined up for this year's festival that runs from June 26-28 and features Neil Young as the headliner on Friday night while Bruce Springsteen spearheads the next day.
Bruce Lee's Dragon co-star passes away at 96June 6th, 2009 LONDON - Veteran actor Shih Kien, who starred opposite Bruce Lee in the 1973 movie "Enter the Dragon," has died. He was 96. Shih, who starred in around 350 films, is best known by western audiences as the one-handed criminal mastermind Han in the film, reports The BBC.
Bruce Springsteen surprises concertgoers by teaming up with 'The Killers'June 2nd, 2009 LONDON - American singer Bruce Springsteen surprised concertgoers at a festival in the Netherlands when he teamed up with alternative rock band 'The Killers' on stage. The concert took place on May 30, and Springsteen and his E Street Band headlined the Pinkpop Festival with 'The Killers' and played the opening night of the three-day event, reports the Daily Express.
Lennon's son worried about biopic on fatherMay 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late musician John Lennon's son Julian is worried that a forthcoming biopic will tarnish his memory of his late father. Julian has revealed that he has apprehensions about the forthcoming biopic titled 'Nowhere Boy'.
Jamie Foxx to play Mike Tyson in biopicMay 18th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Oscar-winning Hollywood actor Jamie Foxx will be playing the role of Mike Tyson in a biopic made on the boxer. The retired boxer gave his nod to Foxx saying that he recently met the actor and feels that Foxx is the best man (we still donno if its an insult or appreciation lol) to portray him in the film, reported contactmusic.com.
Mike Tyson fine with Jamie Foxx playing him in biopicMay 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Retired American boxer Mike Tyson has given Jamie Foxx the green light to play him in a planned biopic, after watching the actor's famous impersonation. Tyson, 42, admits to having been angry with Foxx, 41, at first after he saw the actor poking fun at him on U.S.