Full list of winners at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards: Theatrical Motion Pictures Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Birdman – WINNER Boyhood The Grand Budapest Hotel The Imitation Game The Theory of Everything Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Eddie Redmayne – The Theory of… Continue reading SAG Awards 2015: Full list of winners
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Miss Universe 2014: Miss Colombia Paulina Vega crowned at Miami ceremony
Miss Colombia Paulina Vega has been crowned Miss Universe 2014 at a Miami ceremony. Paulina Vega beat out 87 other candidates from around the world. Miss USA Nia Sanchez was named the runner-up. Paulina Vega, 22, replaces last year’s winner Gabriela Isler. She was crowned making her the 63rd Miss Universe titleholder. Paulina Vega was… Continue reading Miss Universe 2014: Miss Colombia Paulina Vega crowned at Miami ceremony
American Sniper release leads to more threats for US Muslims
American Sniper release has led to an increase in threats against Muslims in the US, according to an Arab-American civil rights group. The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) has written to director Clint Eastwood and star Bradley Cooper. Clint Eastwood’s movie is based on US soldier Chris Kyle’s service in Iraq from 2003 to 2009. The… Continue reading American Sniper release leads to more threats for US Muslims
Joe Franklin dies aged 88
Radio and TV legend Joe Franklin, whose New York-based program ran for 43 years, has died at the age of 88. Joe Franklin said he interviewed 300,000 guests in 21,445 shows from 1950 to 1993. He is credited by some as having invented the talk show format. His guests over the years included Bing Crosby,… Continue reading Joe Franklin dies aged 88
PGA Awards 2015: Full list of winners
The 26th annual Producers Guild Awards full list of winners at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles: The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures: Birdman American Sniper Boyhood Foxcatcher Gone Girl The Grand Budapest Hotel The Imitation Game Nightcrawler The Theory of Everything Whiplash The Norman Felton… Continue reading PGA Awards 2015: Full list of winners
PGA Awards 2015: Birdman given Oscars boost by winning top award
Birdman has been given a boost in the run-up to this year’s Oscars after winning the Producers Guild of America’s top award. The Producers Guild has predicted the winner of best picture at the Oscars for the past seven years. In Birdman, Michael Keaton plays a washed-up star who tries to revive his career. Richard… Continue reading PGA Awards 2015: Birdman given Oscars boost by winning top award
Julia Roberts to make Batkid movie
Julia Roberts will star in and produce a feature adaptation of the Batkid documentary Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard around the World. Batkid documentary, directed by Dana Nachman, is debuting at this year’s Slamdance Film Festival on January 24, and follows the story of Miles Scott, a 5-year-old boy diagnosed with leukemia who wanted to… Continue reading Julia Roberts to make Batkid movie
Edgar Froese dead: Tangerine Dream’s founder dies in Vienna at 70
Tangerine Dream’s founder Edgar Froese has died in Vienna at the age of 70. Edgar Froese died unexpectedly on January 23 after a pulmonary embolism, his son, Jerome, said. Tangerine Dream’s psychedelic and trance-like use of synthesizer sound was a significant influence on the development of electronic music. Edgar Froese once said that “there is… Continue reading Edgar Froese dead: Tangerine Dream’s founder dies in Vienna at 70
Miley Cyrus can’t spell boyfriend Patrick Schwarzenegger’s last name
Miley Cyrus has revealed that she can’t spell the last name of her boyfriend Patrick Schwarzenegger. It’s been three months since Miley Cyrus and Patrick Schwarzenegger started dating but the singer admits there’s one thing about their relationship she just can’t get the hang of – Patrick’s last name. In a new interview with Good… Continue reading Miley Cyrus can’t spell boyfriend Patrick Schwarzenegger’s last name
Sean Penn files documents to adopt Charlize Theron’s son
Sean Penn wants to adopt Charlize Theron’s son and filed legal documents to become the boy’s adoptive father. Charlize Theron adopted Jackson, now 3, in 2012 when he was a few months old. The couple’s reps have not commented, but many are taking the move as indication that they plan to wed, despite the actress’… Continue reading Sean Penn files documents to adopt Charlize Theron’s son
Patrick Dempsey and Jillian Fink to divorce after 15 years of marriage
Patrick Dempsey’s wife, Jillian Fink, filed for divorce after 15 years of marriage, ETonline reported. Patrick Dempsey, 49, and Jillian Fink are the parents of three children, 12-year-old Tallulah and 7-year-old twins Sullivan and Darby. The couple said in a statement: “It is with careful consideration and mutual respect that we have decided to end… Continue reading Patrick Dempsey and Jillian Fink to divorce after 15 years of marriage
Martin Scorsese’s Bill Clinton documentary postponed indefinitely
Martin Scorsese’s planned HBO TV documentary on President Bill Clinton has been shelved indefinitely, according to reports. The New York Times said the project – which was announced in December 2012 – had stalled over disagreements on control of the film. The newspaper said Bill Clinton had wanted more say over the interview questions and… Continue reading Martin Scorsese’s Bill Clinton documentary postponed indefinitely
Sundance Film Festival 2015: Nina Simone documentary headlines opening night
This year’s Sundance Film Festival in Utah has opened with a documentary about famed jazz singer Nina Simone. What Happened, Miss Simone? traces the singer’s life from her early days as a classically trained pianist to her later jazz and blues career. Nina Somone’s struggles with mental illness and her involvement in the civil rights… Continue reading Sundance Film Festival 2015: Nina Simone documentary headlines opening night
Dustin Diamond pleads not guilty in Wisconsin bar fight
Saved by the Bell actor Dustin Diamond has pleaded not guilty to charges resulting from a bar fight in southeastern Wisconsin. Dustin Diamond, 38, and his fiancée, Amanda Schutz, appeared in Ozaukee County Circuit Court on January 22 on charges stemming from the Christmas Day scuffle at a Port Washington bar. The actor, who played… Continue reading Dustin Diamond pleads not guilty in Wisconsin bar fight
Rihanna wins legal battle against Topshop over T-shirt image
Rihanna has won a legal battle against fashion chain Topshop over a T-shirt bearing her image. The Court of Appeal in London upheld a ban on the store selling a sleeveless T-shirt featuring a photo of Rihanna without obtaining her permission. In the first successful celebrity case of its kind, three appeal judges agreed marketing… Continue reading Rihanna wins legal battle against Topshop over T-shirt image
Bruce Jenner InTouch Photoshop: Former Olympian to address changing look on KUWTK
Former Olympian Bruce Jenner was reportedly offended when InTouch magazine edited a photo of Kris Jenner’s ex-husband for its cover, giving him makeup and combining his image with that of Dynasty actress Stephanie Beacham. Bruce Jenner will address questions around his changing appearance on a forthcoming episode of Keeping up With the Kardashians, according to… Continue reading Bruce Jenner InTouch Photoshop: Former Olympian to address changing look on KUWTK
Madonna leak probe: Hacking suspect arrested in Israel
A man suspected of hacking into the computers of pop stars including Madonna and selling unreleased songs online has been arrested in Israel. Israeli police said the man was suspected of stealing work from several unnamed international stars. A private investigator connected to the case confirmed Madonna was among them. Madonna rush-released a number of… Continue reading Madonna leak probe: Hacking suspect arrested in Israel
Darren Shahlavi dead at 42
Mortal Kombat: Legacy and Arrow star Darren Shahlavi has died at the age of 42, his agent has confirmed. According to his agent, Darren Shahlavi died in his sleep January 14. A cause of death was not revealed. Darren Shahlavi recently finished shooting on Pound of Flesh with Jean-Claude Van Damme, and is also known… Continue reading Darren Shahlavi dead at 42
Vulnicura: Bjork rushes out her eight album after online leak
Bjork has decided to rush out her eighth album Vulnicura onto iTunes, days after the music leaked online. Vulnicura release was intended to accompany a retrospective of Bjork’s career at New York’s Museum of Modern Art in March. But, after the record appeared on file-sharing sites last weekend, Bjork decided to put it on sale… Continue reading Vulnicura: Bjork rushes out her eight album after online leak
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo Sues Fox News over Muslim Claims
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has said she will sue Fox News for its inaccurate reporting about the city following the attack on the magazine Charlie Hebdo. Fox News claimed there were “no-go areas” in Paris where police and non-Muslims refused to go. Anne Hidalgo said the people of Paris had been “insulted” and the city’s… Continue reading Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo Sues Fox News over Muslim Claims
Taken 3: Liam Neeson criticized by PARA USA over gun laws comments
Liam Neeson has been criticized by the firearms company that provided the guns for Taken 3 for his comments about US gun laws. PARA USA said it “regrets” working with Liam Neeson after he said the proliferation of guns in the US was a “disgrace”. The company added that it would cut ties with the… Continue reading Taken 3: Liam Neeson criticized by PARA USA over gun laws comments
Social Media: How Much is Too Much?
Social media is an important part of every photographer and artist’s career management. It’s a fantastic way to promote your work, connect with your audience and, if we’re being honest, keep up with friends and family. It’s hard to keep social media from taking over your life–especially when it seems like there’s a new network… Continue reading Social Media: How Much is Too Much?
Whitney Houston biopic criticized by family
Whitney Houston biopic directed by actress Angela Bassett has been criticized by the late singer’s family. The singer’s sister-in-law, Pat Houston, wrote on Whitney’s website that fans who plan to watch the made-for-TV movie should “brace for the worst”. Pat Houston said the film, which premiered on Lifetime on January 17 in the US, was… Continue reading Whitney Houston biopic criticized by family
Cannes Film Festival 2015: Joel and Ethan Coen to chair festival’s jury
Oscar-winning directors Joel and Ethan Coen are to head this year’s Cannes Film Festival jury. Joel and Ethan Coen will act be co-presidents of the panel of film-makers and actors who will judge the contenders in the main competition. The siblings, who are 60 and 57 respectively, won the festival’s Palme d’Or prize for Barton… Continue reading Cannes Film Festival 2015: Joel and Ethan Coen to chair festival’s jury
Greg Plitt dead: Fitness guru dies in train accident near Burbank Metrolink station
Actor and fitness guru Greg Plitt has died in a train accident in California. Greg Plitt, 37, was struck on Saturday afternoon on the tracks near Burbank Metrolink station. Several radio stations are reporting that the former model may have been filming with friends at the time. Police have confirmed they seized recording equipment from… Continue reading Greg Plitt dead: Fitness guru dies in train accident near Burbank Metrolink station