Chenoweth Still Waiting For Job OffersSeptember 25th, 2009 Actress KRISTIN CHENOWETH's appeal for work at the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards has backfired - she's failed to receive any job offers since namedropping her favourite shows at the ceremony. The star landed the prize for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy for her role in Pushing Daisies last weekend (20Sep09), but her win was bittersweet - the programme was cancelled earlier this year (09).
Baldwin Rallies For RadioSeptember 23rd, 2009 ALEC BALDWIN is rallying supporters in his native Long Island, New York to save the region's only public radio station when it goes up for auction this week (begs21Sep09). The 30 Rock star is backing a community effort in star-studded Southampton to purchase National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate WLIU-FM from Long Island University.
Harris Opens Emmys With Jab At WestSeptember 21st, 2009 Emmy host NEIL PATRICK HARRIS took aim at KANYE WEST for ruining TAYLOR SWIFT's big moment at the MTV Video Music Awards - warning winners at Sunday's (20Sep09) ceremony to look out for stage invaders before picking up their prize. The rapper has been chastised by a host of celebrities for storming the stage at the VMAs to protest Taylor Swift's Best Female Video win last week (13Sep09).
Fey's 30 Rock Hits, Misses Repeat Emmy WinsSeptember 21st, 2009 30 ROCK star ALEC BALDWIN defended his title as the Outstanding Lead Comedy Actor at the 2009 Emmys for the second year running on Sunday (20Sep09) - but his co-star TINA FEY was defeated in her bid to reclaim her Lead Actress prize. The pair stole the show at last year's (08) ceremony, scooping the top male and female honours in the comedy series categories, and hoped to repeat their success after landing a whopping 22 nods this year (09).
Quote Of The Day (Alec Baldwin, Adam Sandler)September 15th, 2009 "I'm from L.A. (Los Angeles), but I love New York.
Body double does most of Alec Baldwin's role in 30 RockSeptember 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actor Alec Baldwin has a body double for his role in hit TV Show 30 Rock, as he can't spare enough time to film it himself, it has emerged. The star apparently works just three days a week, as he needs to travel back to Los Angeles to spend time with his daughter Ireland.
Baldwin Selling New York HomeAugust 28th, 2009 ALEC BALDWIN is finally moving on after his split from KIM BASINGER - he is selling the apartment where he nearly killed himself in the fallout from their bitter divorce. The Cooler star broke up with Basinger in 2000 and the couple became locked in a long-running battle for custody of their 13-year-old daughter Ireland.
Baldwin Steps Down From Political Fight With LiebermanAugust 25th, 2009 ALEC BALDWIN has pulled out of a proposed political battle with former U.S. Vice-President candidate JOE LIEBERMAN, insisting he no longer plans to run against the Connecticut Senator in the 2012 election.
Actor Alec Baldwin gives 'serious thought' to political bidJuly 9th, 2009 LONDON - Alec Baldwin is considering swapping his acting career with a political one in the US, saying he is giving "a lot of serious thought" to the bid. The 30 Rock star, in an article on his blog, said that serving voters was "a sacred trust" and that he had the "desire" to run for office.
Local law firm keen to back Alec Baldwin as Ohio's GovernorJuly 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - American actor Alec Baldwin has revealed that he was made a proposition by a local law firm in Ohio, who are keen to support him, to run for Governor. Baldwin, 51, had spoken out about his political aspirations, and after he made public his plans to retire from acting in 2012, he was approached by a group of leading Ohio businessmen who want him to consider running for office there.
Alec Baldwin to pen parenting bookJune 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Alec Baldwin is planning to pen a parenting book as the actor fears parents may be going too soft on their kids. The 30 Rock star, who previously revealed that he had become suicidal after his private voicemail to his daughter calling her a "rude little pig" was leaked, said that he was stunned at the way kids were being handled nowadays.
Alec Baldwin sets retiring dateJune 18th, 2009 LONDON - Actor Alec Baldwin has hinted at his plan to retire from acting. The actor, whose stint on TV show 30 Rock ends in the next three years, has said that he plans to quit in 2012.
Alec Baldwin considered suicide over 'rude little pig' daughter rantJune 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American actor Alec Baldwin has revealed that after a private voicemail of his to his daughter calling her a "rude little pig" was released to the public, he became suicidal. Baldwin, 51, revealed in the July issue of Playboy magazine that he sought professional help to save his life after the incident.
Alec Baldwin plans to retire in 2012June 17th, 2009 LONDON - American actor Alec Baldwin says that he will take retirement in March 2012. The Cooler star insists he'll consider himself a former actor when his current contract on TV show 30 Rock expires in three years, reported imdb.com.
Baldwin banned from Philippines after sex remarksMay 25th, 2009 LONDON - American film and TV actor Alec Baldwin has been banned from entering the Philippines in spite of publicly apologising for joking about sex trafficking in the country. The country's Bureau of Immigration has closed its borders to the star, it said in a statement, reports hollywood.com.