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Thursday, March 31, 2011
"An Affirmative Act" - Courtroom Drama About Legalization Of Gay Marriage Hits Theaters
Controversial courtroom drama "An Affirmative Act" hits theaters nationwide Friday April 1st 2011. From the mind of best selling author/producer Ken Del Vecchio comes a film based on the legalization of gay marriage which could possibly have Academy Award written all over it. An Affirmative Act is a powerful film that will keep you on edge and is our pick as a must see!
A slice of life of a young, professional married couple with their darling baby turns a sharp, dark corner when the pair are arrested and charged with several counts of fraud. The reason: Terry and Samantha Succi aren't the man and woman that they purported to be. In truth, they are two women. One, a long haired, pretty school teacher; the other, a boyish-looking architect, who tricked the world surrounding her into thinking she was a man.One affirmative act, deciding not only the fate of the women's freedom, but also the governor's bill and one of the most controversial issues facing the United States. One affirmative act - of justice, or maybe not…all of this and more as “An Affirmative Act” hits theaters. Directed by Jana Mattioli, the film stars Elissa Goldstein, Candice Holdorf, Eric Etebari (Witchblade, Lincoln Lawyer) Emmy Winner Blanche Baker, Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling ("The Howard Stern Show"), 6-time Emmy winner Justin Deas, Rachael Robbins (The Great Fight), and Keith Collins (A Fight For Survival, Games People Play), who add comedic moments to the drama; LGBT standouts Randy Jones (Cowboy – "The Village People"), Rob Moretti (Crutch), Jeffrey H. Johns and Greg Jackson; and veteran Hollywood actors Costas Mandylor (Saw movies, The Pledge), Thomas G. Waites (And Justice For All, The Thing), and Robert Clohessy ("Oz", "Boardwalk Empire", "Hill Street Blues"), joining the legendary Charles Durning(2-time Academy Award Nominee).
More info at www.AnAffirmativeAct.com
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Kevin Federline Expecting???
It has been heard that the former backup dancer/ex husband of Britney Spears and jack of all trades Kevin Federline is expecting a fifth child with girlfriend Victoria Prince. Federline who’s others include Jayden & Preston with ex-wife Britney Spears, Kaleb & Kori with Ex-girlfriend Shar Jackson & now number five is on the way with girlfriend of 2 years Former pro volleyball Player Victoria Prince.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Farley Granger Passes
Actor Farley Granger has recently passed. Granger known for his roles in Alfred Hitchcock's "Rope" and "Strangers on a Train" also won a daytime Emmy for Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series for the long running soap “One Life to Live”. Granger was 85.
Monday, March 28, 2011
DJ Megatron Fatally Shot in NYC
Celeb DJ Megatron was shot and killed in NYC. Megatron whos real name is Corey McGriff was the host of BET’s What’s Good. No arrests have been made as of yet. Our prayers are with his family.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Reese Witherspoon Married
Academy Award Winner Reese Witherspoon has tied the knot. Witherspoon, 35, married agent Jim Toth,40, Saturday evening at a private ceremony. Also on hand to celebrate with the happy couple were Sean Penn, Renée Zellweger & Scarlett Johansson.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Amy Adams casted as Lois Lane in 'Superman'
Starlet Amy Adams can add another role to her resume. The Actress has just signed on to play the role of Lois Lane in the next superman epic directed by Zack Snyder
Friday, March 25, 2011
Vegas DA Arrested
Las Vegas District Attorney is in a big heap. David Charles Schubert, 47, was booked into jail Saturday on a charge of possession of cocaine, according to jail records. Schubert who helped prosecute Paris Hilton & Bruno Mars on similar charges has now been arrested himself. Mars & Hilton had both struck plea deals. Wonder what’s going to happen to Schubert??
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Elizabeth Taylor Passes
LEGENDARY actress Elizabeth Taylor has recently died. A 60 year film veteran nominated for five Oscars winning two Academy Awards for her work in “BUtterfield 8" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," Taylor, was married eight times two of them being to Actor Richard Burton. Taylor was 79.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Bryan Adams Receives Star on Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Singer Bryan Adams has received his star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. The 15 time Grammy nominated "Summer of '69" legend was all smiles in Hollywood the other day as he was official inducted with a star on Hollywood Boulevard.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Musician Pinetop Perkins Passes
Musician Pinetop Perkins has recently passed. Working with major blues players like Muddy Waters & Earl Hooker he finally released his first solo album in 1988. Perkins was the oldest musician to win a Grammy Award. Perkins was 97.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Titanic TV mini-series
The international Titanic TV mini-series has been ok’d! Written by by Oscar-winning screenwriter Julian Fellowes, it is scheduled to air next year with the 100th anniversary of the ship’s tragic sinking. Being simulcast on ABC in the US and Global in Canada.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
L.A. Reid to judge the X-Factor
Rumor has it legendary Island Def Jam chairman Antonio "L.A." Reid will be the first judge for Simon Cowell’s “X-Factor”. The X-Factor will premiere on Fox in September. Sounds like its going to be the one to watch.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Nate Dogg passes
Singer Nate Dogg real name was Nathaniel D. Hale, has recently passed due to complications from multiple stokes. Hale was 41.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Losing or WINNING??
The recently canned Two and a Half Men former star Charlie Sheen is heard to be taking in $300,000 from 2 of his theatre tour shows. Sheen is taking his wacky words on the road for his “Charlie Sheen Live” show. Chicago & Detroit are all sold out next on the list are New York City, Ohio, Massachusetts & Connecticut.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Happy St Patrick's Day
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Steve Carell’s last episode on “The Office” - April 28
After five Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe in his role on the office Steve Carell’s last episode on “The Office” will be on April 28th. Will Ferrell will guest star in episodes beginning in April. Carell’s last scenes were filmed March 4th
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Tony Danza to Divorce
Actor Tony Danza has filed for divorce from his wife, Tracy Danza after 24 years due to irreconcilable differences. Danza who rose to fame on the hit tv show Taxi moved onto many shows and movies and is most recognized for his role has the smiling housekeeper Tony on the hit sitcom Who's the Boss?
Monday, March 14, 2011
CELEBRITIES - Caught in the ACT
Heidi Klum on Robertson Blvd in Los Angeles, CA…Avril Lavigne with Band Members celebrating her new cd release with the likes of Brody Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries, Jonathan Cheban & Keith Collins at SL Lounge in NYC…Liza Minnelli being Honored in Gray Line New York's 'Ride of Fame' Campaign in Times Square, NYC…Maksim Chmerkovskiy & Kirstie Alley at the Organic Liaison Store Grand Opening Opening in Los Angeles, CA…Rob & Khloe Kardashian at Wet Willies in Miami, FL…Katy Perry at the fashion magazine Be party in Paris, France…Donald Trump getting “roasted” with Jeffrey Ross, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino & Snoop Dogg at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC…Melissa Joan Hart Celebrating National Breakfast Day with Tony the Tiger at Vanderbilt Hall in NYC…Three-6 Mafia Performing At Haze Nightclub in Las Vegas, NV…Johnny Knoxville at the Jackass 3 DVD Launch Party at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, CA...
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Newest Judge for ‘The X Factor’
There has been buzz for months since Simon Cowell’s newest show ‘The X Factor’ was announced to reach the states. The newest name thrown into the mix is none other then the blonde pop-singer Jessica Simpson. Although reps for the show continue to say that they haven’t offered judging positions to anyone yet we have heard from very reliable sources Jessica is on the top of a very short list. Simpson is known for her ditsy blonde personality, but her past as an A-List pop-star should fit the show perfectly. She’d be great comic relief while having also been in the contestant’s situations. The show is not set to premiere until the fall season, so decisions will be made within the next few months.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Melissa Gilbert Separates
‘Little House on the Prairie’ actress Melissa Gilbert, 46, has officially separated from her husband Bruce Boxleitner, 60. Gilbert’s rep confirms that the 16 year marriage is over after a stormy relationship that produced one son, Michael.
Friday, March 11, 2011
"Blackbird" cast shaping up
Kate Mara is said to join the cast in the upcoming fugitive film Blackbird. Which was previously titled, Kin. Also in this film about a brother, Eric Bana and sister, Olivia Wilde are on the run from the law and encounter a boxer, Charlie Hunnam. Blackbird is Directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky and written by Zach Dean also features Sissy Spacek and Kris Kristofferson Look out for this suspenseful film to head into production soon.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Celebrity Spotlight - Juliet Supper Club NYC
(Keith Collins, Steve Fekete, Steve Ferlazzo & Al Berry)
After performing on the Today Show and releasing a new album, Avril Lavigne band members Steve Fekete, Steve Ferlazzo and Al Berry along with Actor Keith Collins were seen in the VIP of NYC’s swanky celebrity hotspot Juliet Supper club celebrating their newly released CD while listening to the beats of Good Charlotte’s Benji Madden spinning in the DJ booth all night long.
After performing on the Today Show and releasing a new album, Avril Lavigne band members Steve Fekete, Steve Ferlazzo and Al Berry along with Actor Keith Collins were seen in the VIP of NYC’s swanky celebrity hotspot Juliet Supper club celebrating their newly released CD while listening to the beats of Good Charlotte’s Benji Madden spinning in the DJ booth all night long.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Christina Goes Primetime
Pop sensation Christina Aguilera has signed with NBC as a judge for the new reality series ‘The Voice’. Christina, along with Cee Lo Green and Maroon 5’s frontman, Adam Levine will coach as well as judge the competitors. This may be a smart move for Christina after having a rough couple of weeks in the news botching the National Anthem and being detained for public drunkenness. Good Luck Blondie. ‘The Voice’ will premiere on NBC Tuesday, April 26
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
CHARLIE SHEEN CANNED!
See-ya Charlie! Troubled Charlie Sheen has been dropped from the hit TV show “Two and A Half Men”. Sheen has been terminated from the show effective immediately according to a statement by Warner Bros. Television. Unknown on the future of the show, "Two and A Half Men” remains the most watched comedy show on TV.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Chelsea Handler’s Series Premiere
Chelsea Handler’s ‘After Lately’ will premiere this Sunday at 11pm on E!. The semi-scripted show will take a look behind the scenes of ‘Chelsea Lately’ giving viewers to meet her cast and crew in unlikely situations. The show will feature all the audience favorites and some of Chelsea’s celebrity friends. Episode number one, ‘The List’, will follow the cast and crew on a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and watch as they stab each other in the back for Chelsea’s attention.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 12
After nearly 11 season of semi-stars, it looks like season 12 of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ has some actual star power. Not only does this group have some well known performers but also some men and women who can be expected to be great dancers.
The cast includes:
Kirstie Alley
Ralph Macchio
Romeo
Kendra Wilkinson
Chelsea Kane
Psycho" Mike Catherwood
Chris Jericho
Sugar Ray Leonard
Petra Nemcova
Wendy Williams
Hines Ward
The cast includes:
Kirstie Alley
Ralph Macchio
Romeo
Kendra Wilkinson
Chelsea Kane
Psycho" Mike Catherwood
Chris Jericho
Sugar Ray Leonard
Petra Nemcova
Wendy Williams
Hines Ward
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Tennis Star Serena Williams Hospitalized
Serena Williams, known for her incredible tennis career, has been seen at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles multiple times over the past weeks. Her reps have confirmed she was visiting the hospital concerning the treatment of a hematoma she suffered recently. Williams had suffered from a pulmonary embolism after arriving back in Los Angeles after a recent trip to New York. Cedars-Sinai doctors are continuing to monitor her closely.
Friday, March 4, 2011
On the set of “Stuck in The Middle”
(Writer/Director Joseph Pepitone
(Jesus (Etebari) and the Apostles)
(Stephen Fontana, Penelope Lagos, Keith Collins, Eric Etebari, Jeanette Roxborough, Jack Mulcahy & Cash Tilton on the set of Stuck in The Middle)
"Stuck in the Middle" A hilarious comedy currently being filmed in Hoboken, NJ, It follows the "afterlife" of A mail room slacker who accidentally kills himself in a bizarre experiment and finds himself sentenced to Purgatory working in the mail room. There, he falls for his beautiful manager and to win her heart he must stop a greedy real estate mogul for selling Purgatory and sending everyone to Hell. Stuck in The Middle is written by Joseph and Billy Pepitone and is directed by Joseph Pepitone (Nephew of Yankee great Joe Pepitone) and Carlos Duhaime. Produced by Jeff Quinlan. Stuck in The Middle stars Stephen Fontana and Penelope Lagos along with Jack Mulcahy, Jeanette Roxborough, Eric Etebari, Keith Collins and Cash Tilton. Stuck in The Middle - a theological slacker comedy coming soon!!
(Jesus (Etebari) and the Apostles)
(Stephen Fontana, Penelope Lagos, Keith Collins, Eric Etebari, Jeanette Roxborough, Jack Mulcahy & Cash Tilton on the set of Stuck in The Middle)
"Stuck in the Middle" A hilarious comedy currently being filmed in Hoboken, NJ, It follows the "afterlife" of A mail room slacker who accidentally kills himself in a bizarre experiment and finds himself sentenced to Purgatory working in the mail room. There, he falls for his beautiful manager and to win her heart he must stop a greedy real estate mogul for selling Purgatory and sending everyone to Hell. Stuck in The Middle is written by Joseph and Billy Pepitone and is directed by Joseph Pepitone (Nephew of Yankee great Joe Pepitone) and Carlos Duhaime. Produced by Jeff Quinlan. Stuck in The Middle stars Stephen Fontana and Penelope Lagos along with Jack Mulcahy, Jeanette Roxborough, Eric Etebari, Keith Collins and Cash Tilton. Stuck in The Middle - a theological slacker comedy coming soon!!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Box Office Leaders
Gnomeo & Juliet topped the box office this weekend taking in an estimate of 14.2M Hall Pass was a close second with 13.4M while Unknown is becoming known took in 12.4M and Just Go With It raked in a whopping 11.1M
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
CELEBRITIES - Caught in the ACT
Lindsay Lohan in a so-tight white shirt at Kari Feinstein’s Academy Awards Style Lounge At Montage in Beverly Hills, CA…Natalie Portman & James Franco walking away with best lead actor awards for their work in Black Swan & 127 Hours at the 2011 Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, CA…Avril Lavigne And Brody Jenner hand and hand at the Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan…Robin Thicke Performing at the Bank Nightclub at The Bellagio Hotel And Casino in Las Vegas, NV…Keith Collins and Eric Etebari filming a scene for the film “Stuck in The Middle” at Strong & Shapely Gym in East Rutherford, NJ…Cheryl Burke at the Rolling Stone Awards Bash at Drai’s in Hollywood, CA…Fashion Guru Anna Wintour front row at the Emilio Pucci Fashion Show in Milan, Italy…Juliette Lewis at Madeo restaurant in Los Angeles, CA…Ashley Bell at Vanity Fair Campaign Hollywood 2011 in Beverly Hills, CA…Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino At 4Sixty6 in guess where? – New Jersey of course…
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Charlie Sheen on 20/20
There is more coming from the ranting Charlie Sheen who went on and on about his boss and many others last week he will give us an inside look and share his side of the story in a televised interview to air on ABC’s 20/20 with Andrea Canning. This one might have ratings higher than the super bowl. Who will be tuning in to watch it?