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Taraji P. Henson & Viola Davis Talk Navigating Hollywood

April 13, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Penelope Cruz might have grabbed all the headlines when it came to the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress at the 2009 Academy Awards, but Taraji P. Henson and Viola Davis said their lives and careers have changed forever following their nominations.

Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Arrive At Oscars

February 22, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrive at the 81 Annual Academy Awards.

The stunning star couple arrived looking stylish and sophisticated in matching black. Brad sported a bow tie, which  has been a trend with his fellow Oscar men.

Heath Ledger’s Family Celebrates His Oscar Nod And Acting Legacy

February 20, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

A dozen members of Heath Ledger’s family have come to Hollywood, and though it’s still not known whether any of them will accept an Oscar on his behalf, they’re already celebrating the late actor’s legacy.

The twelve — Ledger’s parents, stepparents, siblings and cousins — were guests of honor at a party thrown by Australians in Film to recognize Aussie Oscar nominees and introduce the inaugural recipient of the Heath Ledger scholarship Thursday night at the Chateau Marmont.

 Jennifer Hudson Among Image Award Winners

February 13, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

It was a dreamy night for a couple of “Dreamgirls.” Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson both glided away with trophies Thursday and wowed the audience with individual performances during the 40th annual NAACP Image Awards.

2009 Oscar: Snubs & Surprises

February 10, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

As Forest Whitaker and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Sid Ganis finished announcing the nominees for the 81st Academy Awards in Los Angeles Thursday morning, many were left scratching their heads about movies and actors that were ignored, while some nominees got the surprise of their lifetime.

Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Serve As Butt Of Mick Jagger’s BAFTA Joke

February 09, 2009

LONDON, U.K.

The British Academy Film Awards mixed up the world of music and film Sunday night in London, as Mick Jagger handed out top honors to “Slumdog Millionaire,” but not before having some fun with nominees Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

Praise For 2009’s Oscar Class In New York Times Magazine

February 04, 2009

NEW YORK, N.Y.

As Hollywood prepares for the 81st Annual Academy Awards on February 22, some greats from the film and literary worlds have taken to the pages of The New York Times Magazine to sing the praises of 2009’s Oscar class.

‘Mall Cop’ Locks Up Second Weekend At Box Office Top With $21.5M

January 25, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

“Paul Blart: Mall Cop” wasn’t ready to turn over his box-office badge this weekend as the film about a bumbling shopping center security guard earned $21.5 million to nab No. 1 for a second week in a row.