Category Archives: Actors

Tom Cruise takes photos with fans in Prague

Actor Tom Cruise greets and takes photos with fans in Prague. The 48-year-old star took a break from shooting scenes for the upcoming Mission: Impossible IV. movie and went for a walk at the historic Charles Bridge on Wednesday, September 29, in the Czech Republic.

Earlier in the day, he was spotted on the film’s set wearing two different outfits and even sporting a fake mustache! He was virtually unrecognisable as he dressed as a Russian soldier.

Cruise first began playing the secret agent in 1996 and this is the fourth Mission: Impossible film. Lost star Josh Holloway has joined the cast and will star alongside Cruise, Oscar-nominee Jeremy Renner and British actor Simon Pegg. It will be released in the U.S. in December 2011.

On the other side of the world, Katie Holmes, attended Variety’s 2nd Annual Power of Women Luncheon in Beverly Hills. She was honored for her work with the Dizzy Feet Foundation, which helps support, improve, and increase access to dance education.

Comedian Greg Giraldo dies

American stand-up comedian Greg Giraldo, familiar to audiences at Montreal’s Just for Laughs comedy festival and host of the TV series Last Comic Standing, has died at age 44 of an apparent overdose. He died Wednesday in a New Jersery hospital days after being hospitalized for an overdose of prescription medication.

Reports are spreading across social media platforms, with Twitter users weighing in. “Very sad to hear the news about Greg Giraldo,” MTV Movie Awards host Aziz Ansari tweeted. “One of the most respected comics I can think of. The world has lost a hysterical man. RIP.” Host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel tweeted: “Greg Giraldo was a great and funny man”. Also, Giraldo’s own site was directing people to leave condolences on his Facebook page.

Before becoming a comedian, he worked as a lawyer, having graduated from Harvard Law School. Greg Giraldo spent less than a year as an associate for Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom before deciding to change his occupation and his life completely. Despite his prior career, Giraldo rejected that persona and very rarely discussed his days as a lawyer.

Glee Stars go to “Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock” game launch

Glee actors and musicians Mark Salling, Harry Shum, and Cory Monteith play around at the “Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock” video game launch at Hollywood’s Paramount Studios on Monday, September 27. The back-lot venue was transformed into a New York block party and a replica of the historic CBGB’s venue for a unique blend of music, art, food and gameplay. The night was capped off with a “one night only” performance by the rock band Soundgarden.

Tonight, one of the most talked-about TV episodes of the season will finally find its way. The Britney Spears-themed episode of “Glee” airs tonight at 8/7c on FOX. It will bring some of Spears’ biggest songs to McKinley High. So while star Cory Monteith will be knee-deep in pop music tonight, he got in touch with his rock side at Paramount Studios yesterday. He was joined by the members of Soundgarden, rocker and “The Hills” regular Ryan Cabrera, “The Office” star Craig Robinson and professional wrestler Mike “The Miz” Mizanin. The new game features 93 tracks, including all seven parts of Rush’s legendary “2112.”

The Rocky Horror Show-themed episode will air on October 26. The album Glee: The Music, The Rocky Horror Glee Show will hit stores a week before and will include classics such as “Time Warp,” “Damn it, Janet” and “Touch A Touch A Touch A Touch Me.” Pre-order from iTunes!

Brad Pitt and Zahara visit American Girl Store

Actor Brad Pitt holds hands with his adorable daughter Zahara, after visiting The Grove shopping center on Saturday, September 25 in Los Angeles, CA. Brad, 46, and Zahara, 5, attended a birthday party at the American Girl store for rocker Chris Cornell’s daughter Toni, who turned 6.

Then Brad carefully held Zahara’s hand as they made their exit while offering up a wave and smile to fans gathered to catch a glimpse of the Hollywood hunk. Pitt ended up having to direct people to move out of the way as he then navigated his white SUV through the crowd en route to the family home in the Hollywood Hills.

In July 2005, Pitt accompanied Jolie to Ethiopia, where she adopted the six-month-old girl Zahara. It was confirmed later, in December 2005, that Pitt was seeking to legally adopt Jolie’s two children, Maddox and Zahara. On January 19, 2006, a California judge granted their request to change the children’s surnames to “Jolie-Pitt”.

Hugh Jackman picks up daughter Ava

Australian Actor Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness pick up their daughter Ava, 5, from school in NYC’s West Village on Thursday, September 23. The 41-year-old Wolverine actor and his wife walked unnoticed by passersby through New York’s West Village district.

Hugh recently wrote a letter to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, asking her to make sure the Improving Nutrition for America’s Children Act is voted on and passed this month. As a father of two, we’re sure the health of his kids is always on his mind.

Also, it has been reported that Hugh will use a vegan diet for his upcoming “Wolverine” sequel. He hired vegan nutritionist Brenden Brazier to help him bulk up for the role. Hugh credited the diet for giving him his buff looking physique while filming the first “Wolverine” in 2009, when he added on 20 pounds of muscle.

Halle Berry ready for Cloud Atlas

Actress Halle Berry is busy shooting her new movie, Dark Tide, with her on-and-off-screen lover Olivier Martinez. However, new details emerged about Halle’s other movie called “Cloud Atlas”. It has been reported that the Wachowski brothers will produce and possibly direct the film. It’s inspired by the novel “Cloud Atlas: A Novel”, written by British author David Mitchell.

Tom Tykwer (the Director of Run Lola Run) is writing the screenplay. Earlier this year Tom Hanks, Natalie Portman and Halle Berry all signed up to star in Cloud Atlas. James McAvoy still has an offer on the table but Ian McKellen, who was also offered a role, may have to pass as he’ll be needed in Middle Earth.

In the cpitures above, you can see Halle Berry at the Batia & Aleeza Beauty & Hair Salon on Thursday, September 23, in Beverly Hills, California.

Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez new American Idol judges

Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith leader Steven Tyler are joining the tenth season of American Idol. The reality television show is scheduled to premiere on January 12, 2011 on Fox. The producers just announced the signing of Lopez, (41) and Tyler (61) in Los Angeles. This announcement ended months of speculation over who would join the judging panel.

Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi and Ellen DeGeneres will not be returning as judges this season. Randy Jackson remains the only original judge since the program debuted on Fox television in 2001. Ryan Seacrest will remain as host.

Also, the producers announced other big changes to get away from what they called the “karaoke” feel of the show when it returns to TV in January 2011 after a four year ratings decline.

Big record producers like “Timbaland” will work with the contestants, but celebrity guest mentors will not be used and contestants must dance more. The moves are a bid to find genuine talented stars like first champion Kelly Clarkson who went on to a Grammy-winning career.

Tom Cruise back to Prague for “Mission: Impossible IV”

Tom Cruise is staying at a hotel in the Old Town of Prague, Czech Republic. The 48-year-old actor visited the same place in 1995 to shoot the first Mission Impossible film, directed by Brian De Palma. Another sequel of the MI series being shot in the Czech Republic was enabled by the government programme of incentives for foreign film productions. Actor Simon Pegg and director Brad Bird are in town to scout locations for the upcoming movie co-starring Jeremy Renner.

In the picture you can see Tom Cruise and his wife, actress Katie Holmes, with their daughter Suri Cruise, as they return to their hotel in Prague, Czech Republic on Wednesday, September 22.

It’s been almost fifteen years since the first movie was released in 1996, and while some of you think it’s time for the franchise to move on, Tom is going full steam ahead with the next installment. The cast may also include Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Maggie Q, Ving Rhames. It it not known if Michelle Monaghan will return to this new film.

Mission: Impossible IV is set to be released in December 2011.

Halle Berry at Swarovski Elements 22 Ways To Say Black

Halle Berry looks beautiful as she arrives at “Swarovski Elements 22 Ways To Say Black” event held in New York City on Monday, September 20. The 44-year-old actress checked out amazing garments for a good cause. A total of 22 amazing black dresses were auctioned off to benefit the American Cancer Society and France’s La Ligue Nationale Contre Le Cancer.

Also the very attractive Colombian model and actress Sofia Vergara joined Halle Berry and they made their way into the event held at Phillips de Pury & Company auction house. Some Lines featured at the event included 3.1 Philip Lim, Diane von Furstenberg, Catherine Malandrino, Lanvin, Givenchy and Jean Paul Gaultier.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers London Shopping

Irish actor and model Jonathan Rhys Meyers spends his afternoon shopping on Marylebone High Street on Tuesday, September 14, in London, England, UK. The 33-year-old suited up for Fashion’s Night Out last Wednesday (September 8). Jonathan celebrated with his longtime girlfriend Reena Hammer at the Armani boutique in London.

Some rumors say that Jonathan is in talks to star in a Fantastic Four reboot, but for now he has signed on to star in Belle Du Seigneur, an adaptation of Albert Cohen’s French WWII novel.

In May 2010, Rhys Meyers was banned for life from flying on United Airlines due to “belligerent” and “disruptive behaviour”. It was reported that he “used the n-word” after “pounding drinks” in the first class lounge and becoming increasingly drunk and disorderly,” at John F. Kennedy International Airport.