Jaden And Willow Smith Join Aids Awareness CampaignOctober 7th, 2009 WILL and JADA PINKETT SMITH's actor children JADEN and WILLOW have become youth ambassadors to raise awareness of the AIDS epidemic in Africa. Jaden, 11, and Willow, eight, are working with toy manufacturer Hasbro's Project Zambi, a global cause aimed at helping the 15 million kids who've been orphaned by the disease in the poverty-stricken continent.
Smith's New Success Is Down To Rogen's Weed DietOctober 4th, 2009 Filmmaker KEVIN SMITH has credited actor SETH ROGEN - and a newfound love of marijuana - with pulling him out of a creative downturn. The Clerks director was uninspired and unsure where his career was headed until the Pineapple Express star talked him into smoking cannabis last summer (08).
'Early Show' host Harry Smith takes sick day, tells CBS viewers he thinks he has swine fluSeptember 14th, 2009 Harry Smith to CBS viewers: I might have swine fluNEW YORK — "Early show" host Harry Smith has taken a sick day from work, telling viewers he thinks he has swine flu. In an interview live from his New York City apartment Monday, Smith told CBS viewers he started feeling achy and feverish over the weekend after a 25-mile bike ride in the rain and dancing all night at a birthday party.
Jay-Z, Will Smith among investors of Fela Kuti musicalSeptember 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hip-hop artist Jay-Z and actor Will Smith are said to be among the investors of a new musical about the life of revered African world music star Fela Kuti. Both stars have given Bill T.
Smith & Theron For Hancock 2September 10th, 2009 WILL SMITH and CHARLIZE THERON have signed up to reprise their roles in a sequel to HANCOCK, according to a new report. The pair starred in the 2008 superhero movie, which Smith also produced, and it went on to net more than $600 million (£400 million) at the worldwide box office.
'Saturday Night Live' opens season with Megan Fox, U2; week 2 it's Ryan Reynolds, Lady GagaSeptember 10th, 2009 Megan Fox, U2 on 'Saturday Night Live' openerNEW YORK — Actress Megan Fox and U2 will give "Saturday Night Live" an attention-getting season opener when it returns on Sept. 26. U2's third appearance on the NBC show comes just after two sold-out gigs at Giants Stadium on Sept.
Smith To Stage Labor Day 'tweet-athon'September 6th, 2009 Moviemaker KEVIN SMITH is planning to spend Labor Day (07Sep09) 'tweeting' fans. The cult Clerks and Jersey Girl director admits he's been training for a marathon Twitter.com session for weeks - and fans can ask him anything on Monday.
Jada Pinkett Smith's kids banned from "talking crooked" to peopleSeptember 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Jada Pinkett Smith insists she is not a strict mother, but admits there are certain things she doesn't tolerate. Jada, 37, is mother to two children, Jaden, 11, and three years junior Willow, with husband Will Smith.
Smith Failed To Protect MorissetteSeptember 2nd, 2009 Filmmaker KEVIN SMITH's attempts to woo ALANIS MORISSETTE collapsed - he acted like a coward when they were approached by a would-be robber. The screenwriter had just finished shooting 1999 movie Dogma with the singer when they went for a late-night stroll along a Los Angeles lane.
Smith 'blasts Willis At Dicks Wrap Party'August 29th, 2009 Hollywood filmmaker KEVIN SMITH sparked rumours of a feud with BRUCE WILLIS by reportedly launching into a rant about the actor after he failed to show at an event for their new film A COUPLE OF DICKS. The action star was noticeably absent at a recent wrap party in New York, reports the National Enquirer.
Will Smith, wife had steamy limo romp before Oscars 2009July 16th, 2009 NEW YORK - Actress Jada Pinkett Smith and hubby Will Smith had a steamy sex session in the car while on their way to the Academy Awards this year. In an interview to Shape magazine, Jada revealed, "When you have three kids, you've got to take your opportunities when they come," reports New York Post.
Jennifer Garner threatened Kevin Smith for making fun of Ben AffleckJune 19th, 2009 NEW YORK - Director Kevin Smith has revealed that he was once threatened by Jennifer Garner for making fun of her husband/actor Ben Affleck. Smith, who is a long-time friend of Affleck, said that Garner got annoyed with him while he was just kidding about his good pal.
Bonnaroo Music Festival gives stage to African acts, who sing of love and warJune 13th, 2009 Bonnaroo festival gives stage to African actsMANCHESTER, Tenn. — The Bonnaroo Music Festival is large enough that it contains mini-festivals within itself.
'Fela!' is set to make the move from off-Broadway to Broadway this fallJune 12th, 2009 'Fela!' makes the move from off-B'way to BroadwayNEW YORK — "Fela!" — one of off-Broadway's big hits last summer — is coming to Broadway. The musical, based on the life of African composer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, will open Nov.
'Ruined' and 'Fela!' get the top Lucille Lortel prizes for off-Broadway's bestMay 4th, 2009 'Ruined' gets top Lortel off-Broadway play prizeNEW YORK — Productions set in Africa have taken the top Lucille Lortel Awards for the best of off-Broadway. "Ruined," Lynn Nottage's drama of survival set against the backdrop of an African civil war, has received the prize for best play, while "Fela!" (FAY'-la) was chosen best musical.