Category Archives: Actors

Spartacus actor Andy Whitfield dies at 39

Spartacus: Blood and Sand actor Andy Whitfield, died on Sunday, September 11, in Sydney, Australia, Newspaper USA Today reports. The 39-year-old actor lost his battle to non-Hodgkin Lymphoma after an eighteen month battle with the disease.

Andy’s wife said in a statement that he died on a “sunny Sydney morning” in the “arms of his loving wife.” Andy was a small time actor until he was cast in the hit Starz series. In January, it was announced that Liam McIntyre would take over for Andy’s role in the series.

Charlize Theron hits the red carpet at the GQ Men of the Year Awards

Beautiful Charlize Theron hits the red carpet at the GQ Men of the Year Awards, held at the Royal Opera House on Tuesday in London, England.

The 36-year-old South African actress wore a Roland Mouret “Squeers” carre top in parma violet and “Durbyfield” trousers in houndstooth to the event.

Earlier in the week, Charlize’s new “J’adore” film for Dior was released.

Jake Gyllenhaal cardio workout

Jake Gyllenhaal goes for a jog along Mullholland Drive on Thursday, January 13, in Hollywood. The 30-year-old actor of Prince of Persia, reportedly called off his relationship with Taylor Swift “out of the blue.”

“[He] told her it wasn’t working out. Taylor is really upset and hurt. She doesn’t know what she did for him to put a stop to it. She feels really burned by him,” a source told Us Weekly.

Check these pictures inside of Jake Gyllenhaal jogging around Hollywood, yesterday.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Family Dinner

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt take their family for dinner at Benihana Restaurant on Sunday, January 2, in Beverly Hills, California. The family is back home after spending time in Springfield, Missouri visiting Brad’s relatives for a post-Christmas get together!

While in Springfield, Angelina stopped at a Barnes and Noble for a fresh cup of coffee with her daughters Zahara, 5, and Shiloh, 4.

It was just announced that Brad and Angelina donated $2 million to a wildlife sanctuary in Namibia, where the family spent their Christmas holiday.

Is John Travolta Gay?

Actor John Travolta denies rumors. His attorney Marty Singer has reportedly sent a threatening letter to a website because they did a story on a book written by a man who claims Travolta is leading a secret gay life and he’s not going out of the closet.

The Hollywood star has been accused of being gay, one more time. The actor along with his wife, Kelly Preston recently welcomed their new baby boy Benjamin, in November this year.

This is not a new story. The actor was accused of being gay since the 1980’s and John Travolta is very upset by these ongoing comments. It is said that John’s friend, Carrie Fisher wanted him to come up with the truth about being gay, but he simply backed away saying that it is not true.

Another source claims that, John Travolta kissed a few male staff on their lips on a plane. If he is leading a secret gay life, the world should know about it says his close friend.

Author, Robert Randolph, for the series of gay culture said that: “I have no doubt that John Travolta is a sex addict. I’ve heard from many men who have either had gay sex with John or saw him having gay sex in health spas, steam rooms, locker rooms, you name it.” Randolph also claims to say that John cheated on wife, Kelly Preston, with six other men.

The book, “You’ll Never Spa in This Town Again”, by author Robert Randolph, has alleged that Travolta spends a lot of time at the City Spa & Health Club ‘pretty much in the open regarding his activities.

Ashlee Simpson and Odette Yustman at Black 15 in 1

Ashlee Simpson and Odette Yustman posing at the exclusive launch preview of black 15 in 1 at the Andy Lecompte Salon in Los Angeles on Wednesday, December 15. Black 15 in 1 is the beauty industry’s first 15-in-1 miracle hair product, which hits stores on January 1st, 2011.

This new potion promises to do the work of all those other products with just two to three spritzes to the hair. Created by a Detroit-based hair-care distributor named Larry Gaynor, the hair treatment comes in a small (100 milliliter) container shaped like a perfume bottle that feels reminiscent of Elizabeth Taylor’s Passion.

Gerard Butler grabs a cab in New York

Gerard Butler chats on his cell phone during a stroll through New York’s West Village on Thursday, December 9. He suddenly upped his pace and dashed to catch a cab. The 41-year-old Scottish actor is back in Manhattan after spending some time in Miami earlier in the week.

Recently, Gerry received a Annie nomination in the Voice Acting in a Feature Production category for his work in the animated film How to Train Your Dragon. The Annie Awards showcases and acknowledges achievements in animation in film, television, and video game.

His upcoming film “Coriolanus”, directed by and starring Ralph Fiennes, is expected to open the 2011 Belgrade International Film Festival.

Heath Ledger footage won’t be in The Dark Knight Rises

The rumors that the late Heath Ledger will be seen as the Joker in “The Dark Knight Rises” are not true. Director Christopher Nolan and his wife producer Emma Thomas both deny that the deceased actor will be involved. Thomas said: “I heard the rumor. We’re not doing that”. Ledger died of an accidental drug overdose in January 2008.

Heath won a posthumous Academy Award (Oscar) for his performance as The Joker in the Dark Knight, but there had been rumours that cut footage from the movie could be used in the new instalment. The director and Thomas have dismissed those claims.

Also, Aaron Eckhart said he won’t be in “Dark Knight Rises”. The actor confirmed he had a meeting with Nolan on the beach and the Director delivered the news to him. “I was heartbroken,” Aaron said of learning that he won’t return as Harvey Dent.

Meanwhile, Nolan has said that “The Dark Knight Rises,” which is due in theaters in July 2012, will be his final Batman movie.

Photo Credit: Warner Bros Pictures.

RIP Leslie Nielsen 1926 – 2010

Canadian actor and comedian Leslie Nielsen, passed away Sunday evening (Nov 28) of complications from pneumonia. In the ’60s, Nielsen took several TV roles before landing a key part in “The Poseidon Adventure” in 1972. The film follows the story of a cruise ship overturned by a tsunami, and the inhabitants’ attempt to save themselves. By the end of the decade, Nielsen would begin to pursue comedic roles almost exclusively.

His first comedy, “Airplane!” was a milestone in the field of slapstick. Leslie played Dr. Rumack, an MD so intense he wears his stethoscope even when he’s not treating patients. He can also get lasagna for dinner even if it isn’t on the flight menu. Nielsen would go on to make his most noteworthy comedic performances in the “Naked Gun” trilogy, solidifying his status as a comic great.

RIP Leslie Nielsen 1926 – 2010.

Channing Tatum dinner time

Channing Tatum checks messages on his iPhone as he leaves dinner at Madeo Restaurant on Tuesday, November 2, in West Hollywood. The 30-year-old actor recently celebrated Halloween with wife Jenna Dewan and pal Haylie Duff!

He dressed up as Max from Where The Wild Things Are for a party, while Jenna dressed as a peacock! The couple also dressed up their dog, Meeka, as a ladybug. Cute!

Rumors are also circulating that ‘G.I. Joe’ star Channing Tatum is attached to star as a Virginian solider. He’s sent to Russia by Benjamin Franklin to speak to the czarina. His job is to convince Catherine not to support the British in the pending American Revolution by sending Russian troops to the 13 colonies to fight. While there, Tatum’s character seduces Catherine.