Radiation from massive stars may trigger many more stars than previously thoughtAugust 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study from two of NASA's Great Observatories has shown that radiation from massive stars may trigger the formation of many more stars than previously thought. While astronomers have long understood that stars and planets form from the collapse of a cloud of gas, the question of the main causes of this process has remained open.
Sean Penn files for legal separation from wifeApril 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Actor Sean Penn has filed for legal separation from his wife of 13 years, Robin Wright Penn. He filed the papers last Friday, Extra first reported.
Jim Carrey puts on weight for 'Three Stooges' roleApril 15th, 2009 NEW YORK - Comedian Jim Carrey is taking his new role in "The Three Stooges" very seriously, and is putting on pounds to get his part right. The 47-year-old star will be playing 'Curly' in the upcoming film.
Kal Penn, 'The Namesake' star, to join White HouseApril 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Kal Penn, Indian American star of Mira Nair's 'The Namesake' and a long time supporter of President Barack Obama, is joining the White House as a liaison between the administration and Asian constituents. Born Kalpen Suresh Modi to Indian immigrant parents from Gujarat, the 31-year-old actor who had a recurring role on Fox's popular TV show 'House' would join the White House staff as an associate director in the Office of Public Liaison, CNN reported.
Indian American actor Penn gets a job in the White HouseApril 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - New Jersey-born actor Kal Penn, who played a stoner Guantanamo Bay escapee in the movies and a doctor on TV's "House," has been appointed an associate director in the White House Office of Public Liaison, administration officials confirmed Tuesday. The Indian-American film star will be an emissary to the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, along with arts and entertainment groups.
Jim Carrey's girlfriend worries about joining him on weight-gaining spreeApril 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Jim Carrey's girlfriend Jenny McCarthy is fearing that she might accompany her beau on his doughnut eating spree, while he works towards gaining weight for his new chubby role in 'Three Stooges'. Carrey will be playing the role of Curly, and his actress-cum-model girlfriend has confirmed that the comic is preparing to get "in shape" to play the larger-than-life Stooge.
Sean Penn, Jim Carrey to star in 'Three Stooges'March 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Oscar winner Sean Penn has been roped in to star alongside Jim Carrey in comedy film 'The Three Stooges', about the slapstick antics of Moe and Curly Howard and Larry Fine. While Carrey is in negotiations to play the role of Curly, Benicio del Toro is the front-runner for the leader, Moe.
Sean Penn recites TV documentary based on 'child abuse scandal'March 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Sean Penn has narrated a TV documentary based on a child abuse scandal involving multifarious parents, who were jailed on bogus child-abuse charges in Bakersfield, California, in the Eighties. The Oscar-winner has revealed that he feels very strongly about the documentary called 'Witch Hunt', and wants to acquaint public with the brutal face of the people in public office, who wrongly convicted innocent high-profile parents and wrecked countless families.
Sean Penn claims he didn't demand 'experimental' movie role to be cutMarch 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sean Penn has blasted rumours that he had demanded his role in new movie 'Crossing Over' to be cut because of a controversial scene in the film. However, the two-time Academy Award winning actor has insisted that his part in the film was just "experimental".
Naomi Watts, Liev Schreiber land spy roles in rival moviesMarch 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Real-life partners Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber have both inked deals to play spies in rival movies. The stunning actress has been roped in to play secret agent Valerie Plan with co-star Sean Penn in 'Fair Game'.
Penn hopes 'Milk' will change US law against homosexualsMarch 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK - Hollywood star Sean Penn hopes his Oscar-winning performance in 'Milk' will help change laws banning same-sex marriages in America. The star won an Academy Award for his portrayal of gay politician Harvey Milk in the critically acclaimed movie and now he is urging US President Barack Obama to view the film in a bid to reverse the law and make same-sex unions legally recognized across the country, reports hollywood.com.
Pitt gets chocolate statuette instead of golden OscarFebruary 27th, 2009 LONDON - Brad Pitt has some respite. After losing out on the best actor Oscar, the Hollywood A-lister has been sent a solid dark chocolate bust as a consolation prize from deodorant brand Axe.
'Milk': Giving competition to 'Slumdog...' at Oscars (IANS Film Review; Rating: ****)February 22nd, 2009 Film: 'Milk'; Cast: Sean Penn, James Franco, Josh Brolin, Emile Hirsch, Diego Luna; Director: Gus Van Sant; Rating: ****
Movies like 'Milk' can't seem to get out of the huge shadow being cast by Oscar front-runner 'Slumdog Millionaire' this year. 'Milk' is clearly one of the best films of the past year, with a great cast and features quite possibly the performance of the year - from Sean Penn.
Sean Penn got mobbed by gay leaders on sets of 'Milk'February 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Hollywood actor Sean Penn, who plays Harvey Milk, a gay activist in Oscar nominated biopic 'Milk', got mobbed by gay leaders during the shoot of the film in San Francisco. Inspired by Penn's acting skills, the same-sex leaders had a luncheon with the actor on the sets.
Sean Penn to be honoured for gay roleDecember 29th, 2008 LONDON - Hollywood star Sean Penn will be honoured at a California film festival for his portrayal as San Francisco's first openly gay elected official in the new film 'Milk'. According to contactmusic.com, the actor will receive the Desert Palm Achievement Award at the 20th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival next month.
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