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Trans Ex-Navy SEAL Going Hollywood ... LGBT Actors Need More Opportunities!!!
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Sunday, January 27, 2019
Trans Ex-Navy SEAL Going Hollywood ... LGBT Actors Need More Opportunities!!!
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Montel Williams Upset By People Job Shaming Actors
Montel Williams can’t believe some people have the nerve to shame actors who work non-showbiz gigs between roles. We got the talk show host Tuesday in NYC and asked about former ‘Cosby Show’ actor Geoffrey Owens taking heat for working at Trader…
Friday, August 31, 2018
"40-Year-Old Virgin" Actor"s Victim, Kendra Beebe, Appalled He"s Been Granted Parole
The ex-girlfriend of “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” actor Shelley Malil — who was convicted of attempted murder after stabbing her 23 times in a fit of rage in 2008 — is shocked and terrified he’s been granted parole … and feels the system let her…
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Ann Coulter Claims Detention Camp Kids Are Actors Pulling "Political Stunt"
Ann Coulter’s spewing a wild new theory about kids in detention camps … claiming the kids are all part of a huge “political stunt” designed to destroy America. Coulter was out in NYC Tuesday when we asked her if she’s seen the latest pictures of…
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Chester Cheetah Actor"s Getting Divorced, Wife Says Hold the Cheese
It ain’t easy being Mrs. Cheesy, apparently … because the guy who voices Chester Cheetah is getting divorced. Maral Leadbeater filed her divorce petition Tuesday in Los Angeles, officially calling it quits from Adam Leadbeater … best known as…
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
One Tree Hill Actors: We Stand with Our Co-Stars!
One Tree Hill is back in the news these days…
… for all the wrong reasons.
Earlier this week, all the women who starred on this former CW hit came out and penned an open letter that accused creator Mark Schwahn of sexual harassment.
It detailed how uncomfortable he made everyone feel on set via inappropriate touching and various comments and even in showing off nude pictures of the women with whom he was sleeping.
We recap this ugly story below, while also featuring the supporting statements made by James Lafferty and other male co-stars on the series:
1. The History Behind One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill ran for nine seasons and wrapped up in April of 2012. It’s one of the most beloved shows in CW history.
2. The Complaint:
In a letter signed by 17 actresses and former One Tree Hill co-workers, the women write of Schwahn: “Many of us were, to varying degrees, manipulated psychologically and emotionally. More than one of us is still in treatment for post-traumatic stress. Many of us were put in uncomfortable positions and had to swiftly learn to fight back, sometimes physically, because it was made clear to us that the supervisors in the room were not the protectors they were supposed to be.”
3. Moreover:
The letter also alleges that Schwahn spoke to women on set in ways that were “deeply upsetting, to traumatizing, to downright illegal,” and alleged that they were put in positions that made them feel “physically unsafe.”
4. It Was Signed By:
Sophia Bush, Hilarie Burton, Bethany Joy Lenz, Danneel Harris, Michaela McManus, Kate Voegele, Daphne Zuniga, India de Beaufort, Bevin Prince, Jana Kramer, Shantel Van Santen, Allison Munn; along with “Brave Crew And All the rest of the Women We Worked With Who Are Finding Their Voices as We Speak.”
5. What the Men are Saying
Here is the message of support written by former co-lead James Lafferty.
6. And Lee Norris
“Much love to our brother bear #LeeNorris, who has always been supportive. He’s one of the good ones too. #BurnItDownSis,” wrote Sophia Bush in response to this note.
Sunday, July 9, 2017
Donal Logue: Actor"s Missing Daughter Returns Home!
Today, we thankfully have a happy ending to a story that could have easily turned tragic …
Actor Donal Logue’s missing daughter is finally back home!
It’s been nearly two weeks since 16-year-old Jade Logue was declared missing, and Donal has been doing everything in his power to get her back.
The day after Jade went missing, he tweeted a description of her and what she was wearing, and that she’d last been seen at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
“Jade, we miss you and love you,” he pleaded. “Please come home. If you can see this, just know I love you and miss you dearly.”
And from there, we all got seriously invested.
In a heartfelt note he shared on Facebook last weekend, he explained that “There’s never been a more loving, innocent, cuddly child than Jade.”
“I love her and who she is and her tribe is strong,” but he added that “there are some predators who swim among their ranks knowing they’re dealing with sweet, trusting souls.”
“We want you home, Jade,” he wrote. “Whoever knows where she is, whoever may be with her — clearly this thing has become big and crazy.”
“The net has been flung far and wide and luckily, I have dogged teams from the NYPD, FBI, and others involved.”
He urged that whoever may have her or know where she is to “just drop her off,” or to get her in touch with either himself or her mother, Kasey, and “we’ll take her back, with hugs and no questions asked.”
Donal specified that Jade was missing, that she didn’t run away, and just on Friday, he made another request for her to come home.
“Jade, c’mon home, you sweet, beautiful soul,” he tweeted. “We love and miss you dearly.”
But yesterday, his rep made the statement that “Jade is now safely back home with her family.”
“Donal is incredibly thankful for everyone’s support, and especially to the NYPD, FBI and Team Adam NCMEC for her safe return.”
Donal himself tweeted “Thank you ALL for the love and support. We are good. Kasey and I wish to thank the NYPD, FBI, @MissingKids and countless others.”
So what happened?!
Well, there aren’t many details about the story right now, and we don’t imagine the Logue family will be eager to share everything, at least not anytime soon.
They’re more likely focused on Jade now.
All we know is that she was found at a friend’s home in North Carolina, and that police say she was found “safe and sound.”
And thank goodness for that.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Hollywood Hiring More Muslim Actors, Take That, President Trump?
Hollywood is hiring way more Muslim actors than ever before … and President Trump might very well be the one to thank. Industry sources tell TMZ there’s been a big uptick in the number of roles for Muslim actors this pilot season, and that TV…
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
TV Actors Sinkhole Victims, We Fought for Our Lives (VIDEOS + PHOTO)
Two actors drove smack into the L.A. sinkhole that made national news Friday, and they escaped from their car that got swallowed up in the raging storm. “30 Rock” star Bobb’e J. Thompson and “Lincoln Heights” star Zachary…
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Val Kilmer: Actor"s Gaunt Appearance Sparks Cancer Rumors
Back in February of 2015, several media outlets reported that Val Kilmer was on his deathbed.
The actor was reportedly suffering from throat cancer, and several insiders insisted that his condition had been exacerbated by his Christian Scientist beliefs, which prevented him from undergoing necessary medical procedures.
Clearly, either Kilmer’s condition was exaggerated or he made a miraculous recovery, because two years later, the beloved screen icon is still standing – but some continue to maintain that he’s on his last legs.
Kilmer appeared at an event in Los Angeles last week to promote his one-man show Citizen Twain, which has reportedly been put on indefinite hiatus due to the actor’s health issues.
Kilmer canceled a tour of the show back in November and has yet to reschedule.
The event on February 9 marked his first public appearance in several weeks.
Sadly, those in attendance say the actor appeared pale and gaunt, and was unable to stand while addressing the audience (as prior speakers had) and seemed to run out of breath while speaking.
“He performs as the ghost of Mark Twain in the show, but even as a dead man he looked ten times better than he does now,” one attendee told Radar Online.
The witness added:
“The difference between Val three years ago and him on stage now is both shocking and heartbreaking.”
“He could barely stand, he had to sit down to talk,” said another audience member.
“He was gasping for breath and he’s lost about half his body weight. His face has such deep lines on it and he appears so fragile. It is so sad to see such a huge talent so humbled.”
Kilmer’s sallow appearance and long disappearances from the spotlight have led to numerous rumors about his declining health.
Back in November, the actor’s longtime friend Michael Douglas confirmed that Kilmer has cancer.
Kilmer issued a statement saying that he is fond of Douglas, but that Douglas is telling tales out of school:
“Whatever led Michael Douglas to speculate about my health, he’s a loving and devoted friend to a privileged group of talented people,” Kilmer said.
“I’m sure he meant no harm.”
The elegiac tone of Citizen Twain has led some fans to speculate that it’s meant to serve as Kilmer’s swan song:
“The first half of the show is very funny, but the second half is a lot more reflective,” says one audience member.
“It’s very philosophical in places and deals with some big questions.”
Our thoughts go out to Kilmer and his family.
Monday, January 30, 2017
"Stranger Things," "Crown" Actors Party Hard After SAG Awards (PHOTO GALLERY)
There were a bunch of parties after the SAG Awards Sunday, but the one that was crackin’ was Harvey Weinstein’s on the Sunset Strip. A bunch of stars from shows like “Stranger Things,” “The Crown,” and “Orange Is the New Black” hit up the Sunset…
Friday, January 13, 2017
HBO Employee Gets Prison Time for Phantom Hairstyles for Actors
A former HBO employee just got sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for submitting more than a million dollars in bogus hair and makeup bills to the company. Jennifer Choi worked for the company for a decade in the Talent Relations Dept. Part of her…
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Panic! at the Disco Singer -- Actors in My Videos? ... Stranger Things Have Happened (VIDEO)
Panic! at the Disco’s Brendon Urie has a “Stranger Things” cameo in his newest music video … and he wants to feature more of Hollywood’s finest in the future. We got Brendon at LAX and asked how Will Byers from the hit Netflix…
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
24 Actors Who Turned Down Iconic Roles
Can you imagine anyone other than Tom Hanks as Forest Gump? What about anyone besides Matthew Broderick as Ferris Bueller?
You won"t believe what actors actually turned town those roles. In fact, we"ve got a list of 24 actors who passed on iconic roles — sometimes for better, and sometimes for worse.
Check them out below!
1. Michelle Pfeiffer, Silence of the Lambs
It’s true. Maybe you can’t imagine anyone other than Jodie Foster as Clarice in Silence of the Lambs, but Michelle Pfieffer was actually offered the role first. She turned it down because it was too violent.
2. Al Pacino, Star Wars
Are you sitting down? Because it’s nearly impossible to imagine anyone other than Harrison Ford, but Al Pacino was actually offered the role of Han Solo on Star Wars.
3. Sarah Michelle Gellar, Clueless
That’s right. Sarah Michelle Gellar passed on the role of Cher in the movie Clueless, which eventually went to Alicia Silverstone. Gellar focused on slaying vampires instead.
4. Leonardo DiCaprio, Boogie Nights
Leonardo DiCaprio probably made the right choice with this one. He turned down the role of Dirk Diggler on Boogie Nights so he could instead star in a little film called TITANIC.
5. Johnny Depp, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Um, seriously? Try really hard to imagine Johnny Depp as Ferris Bueller, you guys. Doesn’t work, does it? It’s a good thing he turned down that role, because nobody other than Matthew Brokerick could be Ferris Bueller.
6. Lindsay Lohan, The Hangover
Who knows what might have happened if Lindsay Lohan hadn’t turned down the role of Jade on The Hangover? Instead, that part went to Heather Graham.
Thursday, August 25, 2016
10 Highest-Paid Actors of 2016
Forbes magazine has released it"s list of the highest paid actors in 2016.
Dwayne Johnson took the top spot. It"s hardly surprising. The dude is in literally every action move right now.
It"s great for him because it means he"s getting the money, but he"s also a huge draw at the box office. There"s a good chance the Fast & Furious franchise wouldn"t have got that huge creative resurgence if it hadn"t been for him.
Johnson"s enemy, Vin Diesel had to settle much further down the list with almost half Johnson"s earnings.
There really aren"t that many surprises on the list.
Without further ado, here are the top 10 highest-paid actors:
1. Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne managed to take home $ 64.5 million dollars in 2016. That figure is more than double what he made last year. Also worth noting: Johnson was not even in the top 10 last year.
2. Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan earned $ 61 million. That’s up from the $ 50 million he earned last year, but he remains the second highest earner on the list.
3. Matt Damon
Looks like returning to the Bourne franchise was a good move for Damon, who vaulted up the chart with $ 55 million.
4. Tom Cruise
The Mission Impossible star managed to increase his earnings and ranking from last year. He raked in an impressive $ 53 million. Not bad for someone you never hear about.
5. Johnny Depp
Johnny surged up the list with $ 48 million in earnings. This probably doesn’t take into account the $ 7 million he gave to “charity.”
6. Ben Affleck
Even though Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice was critically panned, Ben still made a solid dollar from it. His earnings for 2016 were $ 43 million.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Anton Yelchin: Jeep Recall Notice Mailed Days After Actor"s Death
He was pinned against a brick wall by his 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and crushed to death on June 19th.
Now, Anton Yelchin’s family attorney, Gary Dordick confirms that Jeep mailed Yelchin a recall notice that was received seven days after the actor’s untimely passing.
“The safety recall was way too little and way too late,” Dordick said during a press conference on August 2nd, according to Us Weekly.
“They should have never used this device.”
That same day, Yelchin’s parents, Irina and Victor filed a wrongful death lawsuit against manufacturer Fiat Chrysler.
“He was our only son,” Viktor said. “It is against nature when a parent buries his own child.”
Irina pointed out that her son “never cared about being a star,” and that he “loved life very much”
The Yelchins hope that the lessons learned from his death will help save lives.
The suit, which Fiat Chrysler claims it has not yet seen, alleges that Anton’s car gear selector was defective and poorly designed, which caused the vehicle to roll back and fatally pin Anton against a wall.
Anton was “crushed and lingered alive for some time, trapped and suffocating until the death,” the lawsuit states.
Fiat Chrysler issued a statement on August 2nd expressing sympathy for the Yelchins, but also a warning to customers who don’t follow instructions.
“FCA US urges customers to follow the instructions in their owners manuals and the information cards sent with their recall notices. These instructions include advising customers to set the parking brakes in their vehicles before exiting,” the statement read.
The Associated Press reports that the notice mailed to Anton’s house alerted customers that Chrysler dealers were updating the gear shifter to include an Auto Park feature.
Like the Yelchin’s lawyer said, “too little” and “way too late.”
Monday, August 1, 2016
Anton Yelchin: Parents to Sue Automaker Over Actor"s Death
On the morning of June 19, Anton Yelchin was found dead outside his home in Studio City, California.
The 27-year-old – best known for his work in the blockbuster Star Trek reboot – was killed in what’s been described as a “freak accident.”
The actor’s 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee rolled backwards in his driveway and pinned the actor against a security gate.
Yelchin’s autopsy indicated that he died almost instantly.
Just days after the tragedy, a class action suit was filed against Fiat Chrysler claiming that the Cherokee had a faulty gear shift that made drivers think the car is in park when it’s actually in neutral.
Now, Yelchin’s parents have filed their own lawsuit against carmaker under the belief that the company’s failure to recall the vehicle directly resulted in their son’s death.
According to TMZ, the Yelchins are also suing the AutoNation car retail chain, which is presumably where Anton purchased the car.
An attorney for the couple would not specify the amount the Yelchins are seeking in damages, but did confirm that they’re suing “for the wrongful death of their son due to significant defects.”
Considering the high-profile nature of the case and the fact that the manufacturing defect in the Cherokee has been well-documented, the company will likely seek to settle out of court.
In addition to his work as Chekov in the three most recent Star Trek films (including the one that’s currently in theaters), Yelchin had built up an impressive and greatly varied body of work for someone so young.
As at home in indie films as he was in big-budget studio tentpoles, Yelchin gained the attention of critics in such beloved films as Alpha Dog, Charlie Bartlett and Green Room.
Celebrities from all forms of media expressed their condolences on social media in the days following his passing.
Yelchin’s friend and former co-star Justin Timberlake described him as a “genius actor, amazing human being.”
Anton Yelchin: Parents to Sue Automaker Over Actor"s Death
On the morning of June 19, Anton Yelchin was found dead outside his home in Studio City, California.
The 27-year-old – best known for his work in the blockbuster Star Trek reboot – was killed in what’s been described as a “freak accident.”
The actor’s 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee rolled backwards in his driveway and pinned the actor against a security gate.
Yelchin’s autopsy indicated that he died almost instantly.
Just days after the tragedy, a class action suit was filed against Fiat Chrysler claiming that the Cherokee had a faulty gear shift that made drivers think the car is in park when it’s actually in neutral.
Now, Yelchin’s parents have filed their own lawsuit against carmaker under the belief that the company’s failure to recall the vehicle directly resulted in their son’s death.
According to TMZ, the Yelchins are also suing the AutoNation car retail chain, which is presumably where Anton purchased the car.
An attorney for the couple would not specify the amount the Yelchins are seeking in damages, but did confirm that they’re suing “for the wrongful death of their son due to significant defects.”
Considering the high-profile nature of the case and the fact that the manufacturing defect in the Cherokee has been well-documented, the company will likely seek to settle out of court.
In addition to his work as Chekov in the three most recent Star Trek films (including the one that’s currently in theaters), Yelchin had built up an impressive and greatly varied body of work for someone so young.
As at home in indie films as he was in big-budget studio tentpoles, Yelchin gained the attention of critics in such beloved films as Alpha Dog, Charlie Bartlett and Green Room.
Celebrities from all forms of media expressed their condolences on social media in the days following his passing.
Yelchin’s friend and former co-star Justin Timberlake described him as a “genius actor, amazing human being.”
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
17 Actors Who Were Fired From Major Roles
Did you know Jean-Claude Van Damme was once fired from a major role?
And Megan Fox? You won"t believe why she was fired from a hit film.
These 17 famous actors were fired from major roles in either film or television. Find out who they are (and why they were fired) below!
1. Stana Katic, Castle
Before it was announced that Castle was canceled after Season 8, plans for a possible next season were going.forward without the show’s leading lady. ABC did not ask Stana Katic to return for a possible Season 9, apparently for monetary reasons. Fans were outraged, and the show was canceled after all.
2. Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men
Charlie Sheen was the star of the hit sitcom Two and a Half Men for several years before going off the deep end. Following bad behavior and derogatory remarks about the show’s creator, he was replaced with Ashton Kutcher for the final seasons of the show.
3. Christian Bale, American Psycho
Christian Bale was originally cast in the leading role for American Psycho, but the studio decided they wanted to go a different direction and tried to make a deal with Leonard DiCaprio instead. The role was then offerend to Ewan McGregor, who turned it down, opening the door for Bale to return to the role.
4. Sylvester Stallone, Beverly Hills Cop
Sylvester was the second actor set to play Axel Foley on Beverly Hills Cop, but he had very different ideas of what the film should be like, and was replaced two-weeks prior to filming by Eddie Murphy.
5. Anne Hathaway, Knocked Up
Before Katherine Heigl was cast in the role, Anne Hathaway was actually all set to play Alison on the film Knocked Up. However, she and producer Judd Apatow had a disagreement about the birthing scene, and Hathaway was replaced.
6. Jean-Claude Van Damme, Predator
Jean-Claude Van Damme was originally supposed to play the monster on in the 1987 film Predator, but he was let go after complaining about the costume.
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Duggar Family Accused of Scripting Scenes, Hiring Actors For Counting On
If you watched Jill & Jessa Counting On: Season 2 Episode 4 last night, then you saw the Duggars somehow manage to keep a surprise baby shower a secret from their friend Kristen Young, despite the fact that word seems to get around fast in tiny Tontitown.
It was enough to make you wonder if the whole thing was staged for TLC camera crews – especially after what happened last week:
On the left, is a scene from the March 29 episode that focused on Jinger Duggar flipping cars.
On the right, the man who appeared in the scene alongside Josiah Duggar reveals that he was really an actor paid to pretend he was interested in buying a car, not an actual customer.
“A friend of mine works on the crew and invited me to play the role of ‘guy who wants to buy car,’” wrote the man, whose last name has been kept secret by the Duggar Facebook fan/whistleblower page, Life’s Not All Pickles and Hairspray.
It’s hardly the first time a reality show has been caught faking a scene.
Heck, it’s not even the first time that Duggars have been caught using actors!
But it serves as a potent reminder that even when you’re watching a family as seemingly earnest and sincere as the Duggars, you’re ultimately watching a TV show – as scripted and staged as any other.
Watch Jill and Jessa Counting On online to see if you can spot more instances of fakery.
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