Cardiac Arrest Killed Injured Roc RaiderSeptember 25th, 2009 The family of DJ ROC RAIDA have confirmed the hip-hop pioneer died from a cardiac arrest after two operations on his spine. The star, real name Anthony Williams, was hospitalised last week (ends18Sep09) after suffering a back injury during mixed martial arts practice.
Busta Rhymes Pays Tribute To Late DjSeptember 22nd, 2009 BUSTA RHYMES has paid tribute to hip-hop pioneer DJ ROC RAIDA, following his sudden death on Saturday (19Sep09). The star, real name Anthony Williams, was hospitalised last week (ends18Sep09) after suffering a spinal injury during mixed martial arts practise.
Heavyweight title fight featuring Fedor puts Strikeforce, MMA back on networksSeptember 17th, 2009 Strikeforce returns mixed martial arts to CBSNEW YORK — Mixed martial arts is returning to network television. Russian heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko's fight against Brett Rogers on Nov.
Fighter Jackson To Play B.a. Baracus In New A-team MovieSeptember 14th, 2009 Mixed martial arts tough guy QUINTON 'RAMPAGE' JACKSON will play B.A. BARACUS in the movie adaptation of hit TV series THE A-TEAM, according to new reports.
Connelly Discovers Her Inner NinjaSeptember 9th, 2009 Actress JENNIFER CONNELLY has developed a love for mixed martial arts during a break in Los Angeles. The actress took the summer off to spend time with her kids while her husband Paul Bettany was working on a new film in Hollywood, and while watching him train for the project, she decided to join him at the gym.
Stallone's Expendables Gets New Summer Release DateSeptember 3rd, 2009 SYLVESTER STALLONE fans will have to wait another four months to see his all-star action movie THE EXPENDABLES - the film's release date has been pushed back to next summer (10). The picture, which also features martial arts star Jet Li, Mickey Rourke, Bruce Willis, Jason Statham and Eric Roberts, revolves around a group of mercenaries who set out to overthrow a South American dictator.
Bisset Back With Martial ArtistAugust 28th, 2009 British actress JACQUELINE BISSET has reignited her romance with Turkish martial arts expert EMIN BOZTEPE, four years after they split. The door appeared to be closed on the couple's on-off relationship when they went their separate ways in 2005, amid rumours their 18 year age gap was a factor.
Fame Director Tackles Blade Runner Territory With RatnerAugust 26th, 2009 Choreographer-turned-director KEVIN TANCHAROEN is teaming up with young movie mogul BRETT RATNER to create a new fantasy sci-fi world for the big screen. Ratner will produce the FAME director's new movie Arcana, which Tancharoen reveals will have a Blade Runner feel to it.
Uma Thurman's 'Kill Bill' fears of taking up new action roleJuly 28th, 2009 LONDON - Uma Thurman hesitates from accepting any new action role because she fears that it would "pale in comparison" to her 'Kill Bill' role. The 39-year-old star played the role of a revenge-seeking bride in the cult two-part martial arts movie.
'Iron Man 2' director Jon Favreau thanks Comic-Con fans with exclusive film footageJuly 27th, 2009 Fans get first peek at 'Iron Man 2' at Comic-ConSAN DIEGO — The buzz for the first "Iron Man" film began at Comic-Con, director Jon Favreau said, so he thanked fans for their support by showing an exclusive clip from next summer's sequel. "Nobody cared before you guys did," Favreau told a capacity crowd inside the San Diego Convention Center's largest assembly hall Saturday.
After 'Kill Bill' all action roles pale in comparison: ThurmanJuly 27th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Uma Thurman has revealed she does not opt for action roles because she fears any future role would be "pale in comparison" to her turn in Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill". The 39-year-old starred as a revenge-seeking bride in the cult two-part martial arts movie but refuses to be typecast by appearing in further fight films, reports imdb.com.
Jackie Chan praises Will Smith's son's kung fu skillsJuly 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Jackie Chan has heaped praise on Jaden Smith's martial arts skills, insisting the youngster's dedication for kung fu puts his own son to shame. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's 11-year-old son has been taking lessons from the action man's stunt co-ordinator for his role in 'Kung Fu Kid', the forthcoming remake of the 1984 hit 'The Karate Kid', reports the China Daily.
Jackie Chan: Co-star Jaden Smith's kung fu skills put his own son to shameJuly 18th, 2009 Jackie Chan praises kung fu of Will Smith's son
HONG KONG — Jackie Chan says "Kung Fu Kid" co-star Jaden Smith's dedication to martial arts puts his own son to shame. The 11-year-old son of Hollywood stars Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith has been training under Chan's stunt co-ordinator for his role in the China Film Group-Columbia Pictures remake of the 1984 hit "The Karate Kid," which kicked off filming in Beijing on July 11.
'Big Brother 11' cast includes neuroscientist, surfer and mixed martial arts fighterJuly 1st, 2009 Meet the 'Big Brother 11' castLOS ANGELES — The contestants on the 11th season of "Big Brother" include a surfer, neuroscientist, "World of Warcraft" gamer and mixed martial arts fighter. As guests in a two-story house with dozens of video cameras, they will compete for the CBS reality show's $500,000 grand prize.
Will Smith's kid set to be the next 'Karate Kid'June 8th, 2009 NEW YORK - Will Smith's son Jaden is all set to becomes the next 'Karate Kid'. The 'I Am Legend' star's production company Overbrook Entertainment, is remaking 'The Karate Kid', reports the New York Daily News.
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