Hilary Swank taking flying lessonsOctober 8th, 2009 LONDON - Joining the league of qualified celebrity pilots like John Travolta, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, Hollywood actress Hilary Swank is taking flying lessons for a pilot's license. Unlike the other stars, who fly for pleasure, Swank is learning to fly for her upcoming film role as famed aviator Amelia Earhart in the film titled "Amelia", reports contactmusic.com.
George Clooney felt "lonely in his relationships"September 23rd, 2009 MELBOURNE - George Clooney says he has been "terribly alone" in his relationships. The Daily Telegraph quoted the 48-year-old actor as saying: "People keep asking me if I worry about being alone - but listen, I've been in some relationships where I've felt terribly alone.
Swayze Considered Hilarious Zombie CameoSeptember 22nd, 2009 PATRICK SWAYZE was considering poking fun at his two greatest movie roles as a zombie in a TV project that has become a much-hyped new film. The Dirty Dancing star was approached to play a member of the undead in horror comedy Zombieland, but had to turn the cameo down when he became ill.
BSO to honor retiring harp player Ann Hobson Pilot, orchestra's first African-American womanSeptember 22nd, 2009 Boston orchestra to honor retiring harpistBOSTON — Opening night for the Boston Symphony Orchestra will feature a tribute to retiring harpist Ann Hobson Pilot, the orchestra's first and only African-American woman. Hobson Pilot retired this summer after 40 years with the orchestra.
Cathey Avoided The WireSeptember 20th, 2009 THE WIRE star REG E. CATHEY refused to watch the hit TV show for two years - after producers declined to give him a role.
Marriage breakdown helped Hilary Swank find new loveSeptember 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actress Hilary Swank has accorded finding love again to the breakdown of her marriage. The 'Million Dollar Baby' star, who announced her split with Chad Lowe in 2006, had turned to her agent John Campisi for comfort.
Hilary Swank loves actingSeptember 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Oscar-winner Hilary Swank loves her acting job because it brings her in touch with inspiring people. The 'Million Dollar Baby' actress revealed she loves being part of showbiz since she gets the chance to work with her idols.
Divorce helped Swank find new loveSeptember 8th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Hillary Swank credits the breakdown of her marriage to actor Chad Lowe in helping her find love again. The "Million Dollar Baby" star and Lowe met in 1992, on the set of movie "Quiet Days" in Hollywood, and wed in a lavish ceremony in 1997 before announcing a divore in 2006, and Swank turned to her agent, John Campisi, for support, reports Daily Star.
Hilary Swank says there was no 'spark' when she first met beau John CampisiSeptember 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hilary Swank has said that there was no initial "spark" between her and new beau John Campisi because both of them were nursing a broken heart at the time, and their romance was completely "unexpected". Hilary was in the process of divorcing Chad Lowe when she started working with John in May 2006.
Swank Relationship Down To DivorceSeptember 8th, 2009 HILARY SWANK credits the breakdown of her marriage to CHAD LOWE with helping her find love again. The Million Dollar Baby star and Lowe met in 1992, on the set of movie Quiet Days in Hollywood, and wed in a lavish ceremony in 1997.
Hilary Swank supports pet re-homing driveSeptember 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actress Hilary Swank has urged people to support a new scheme to rehouse unwanted pets. The 'Million Dollar Baby' star became an ambassador for the Home 4 the IAMS Holidays Pet Adoption Campaign, which helps animals in shelters find new owners.
Britney Spears takes kids to watch Shrek: The MusicalAugust 29th, 2009 LONDON - Britney Spears recently took her kids to watch Shrek: The Musical in New York. The 'Womanizer' hitmaker was snapped holding son Jayden Jameson on her way to the theatre.
Laura Linney to star in offbeat Showtime comedy pilot on woman with cancer, 'The C Word'August 27th, 2009 Linney set for offbeat comedy pilot about cancerLOS ANGELES — Laura Linney is taking on an offbeat role in a Showtime comedy pilot — a woman who is diagnosed with cancer. Showtime said Thursday that Linney will star in and executive produce the half-hour show, "The C Word," with the pilot episode to be shot this fall.
HALLIWELL'S PILOTING PASSIONAugust 13th, 2009 GERI HALLIWELL's jet-setting lifestyle has become a new hobby - she is training to become a pilot. The former Spice Girl's current boyfriend, British aristocrat Henry Beckwith, is a certified helicopter pilot, and treated Halliwell to a ride over London for her 37th birthday earlier this month (Aug09).
Jetliner captain dies in middle of trans-Atlantic flight; other pilots land plane safelyJune 19th, 2009 Pilot on Continental flight dies; jet lands safelyNEWARK, N.J. — The only inkling passengers had that something was wrong on the Continental Airlines flight over the Atlantic Ocean was when an announcement came over the loudspeaker asking if there was a doctor on board.