Poly Styrene has passed

Singer Poly Styrene has passed. Styrene was lead singer of the first-generation punk band X-Ray Spex who shot to fame with their classic records such as “Germ Free Adolescents" and its single "Oh Bondage, Up Yours!." Styrene was 53.

Tribeca Film Festival Artists Dinner

The 6th Annual CHANEL Tribeca Film Festival Artists Dinner had heads turning with the bevy of stars who showed in support. Amongst those in attendance at the famed Odeon Restaurant in New York City who walked the red carpet for the flashing cameras were Adrien Brody, Chloe Sevigny, Rose Byrne, Naomi Watts, Zach Braff, Matthew Modine, Scott Glenn, Zoe Kravitz, Nicole Lapin, Lauren Hutton, Michael Stipe and Julia Restoin Roitfeld. For more info on tribeca film festival pictures and movie info log onto www.TribecaFilm.com

CELEBRITIES - Caught in the ACT

Jay Z and Beyonce hand in hand leaving the 'Meurice' hotel in Paris, France…Robert De Niro and Robin Williams backstage at "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo" on Broadway in NYC…Russel Simmons at the AMG Miami Beach Polo World Cup in Miami, FL…Scott Glenn, Keith Collins, America Ferrera & Noel Ashman at the peremier after party for “Magic Valley” at Studio XXI in NYC…AnnaLynne McCord at Wet Republic Ultra Pool at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV….Boardwalk Empire’s Paz de la Huerta at the "The Naked Island" Benefit Screening in NYC…Sean 'Diddy' Combs at 4Sixty6 Lounge in West Orange, NJ…Jayde Nicole at Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, NV…Spike Lee, Tracy Morgan, David Duchovny & Mayor Michael Bloomberg at the Knicks vs Celtics game at MSG in NYC… Haylie Duff & Hilary Duff at the Los Angeles Mission Easter For The Homeless in Los Angeles, CA…Joan Rivers, Jim Belushi and Nina Arianda visiting “Born This Way” on Broadway in NYC…

Marie-France Pisier Has Passed

Actress Marie-France Pisier has passed. Pisier who was found in her France home was believed to have drowned in her swimming pool. Pisier a director and screenwriter won 2 Cesar Awards and is known for films such as "Love on the Run," "Trans-Europ-Express" and "The Phantom of Liberty." Pisier was 66.

Olivia Munn is a fan of the "One Night Stand"

Olivia Munn Is a fan of the big ol’ one night stands. The actress dished out to clubgoers at a party in Caesars Casino at Pure In Las Vegas. Munn encouraged “random Hookups” and one-night sexual encounters when she got on the stage at the trendy nightclub. "Who is going to have a random hookup tonight?" Munn shouted out to the packed crowd.

Lindsay Lohan Sentenced To 120 Days In Jail

Lindsay Lohan is an unhappy camper with here 120 day jail sentence for probation violation in her jewelry theft case.Lohan was sentenced by the judge to 480 hours of community service for allegedly stealing a $2,500 necklace. Lohan was booked in Lynwood Jail and was released a few hours later on bail. Lohan will head back to court June 3 to begin her trial on the theft case.

Happy Easter

Wishing you a Happy Easter from everyone here at the Daily Film Forum

Julia Louis-Dreyfus to star in HBO's Veep

Julia Louis-Dreyfus is back! HBO has just greenlit the new comedy starring Dreyfus called “Veep’. Others already cast are co-stars Anna Chulumsky and Tony Hale. Veep was created by Armando Iannucci and is executive produced by Chris Godsick and Frank Rich.

Tim Hetherington Passes

Photographer Tim Hetherington has passed. Hetherington, won the 2007 World Press Photo of the Year Award. His work was worldwide as a contributing photographer for Vanity Fair and a ABC News Producer His documentary "Restrepo," which he co-directed with writer Sebastian Junger, won the 2010 Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Feature. Hetherington was 40.

ROCKOGRAPHY ROCKS!

(Actress Rachael Robbins with owner Joe Vicari & the Rockography staff)


Rock ‘n’ Roll-Inspired Greenwich Village Restaurant “Rockography”
is taking New York City by storm. Bringing a new culinary concept to the big apple with a distinctive dining experience and amped up comfort food with a rock ‘n’ roll twist.
Rockography is the brainchild of Kelley Jones, Joe Vicari and Joshua Kaiser of Trust3 Hospitality, the restaurant and nightclub magnates behind hotspots such as Kenmare, Juliette Supper Club, Todd English Pub and Griffin Nightclub. Born out of their passion for topnotch food and their love of rock ‘n’ roll, the trio joined forces with Venture Capitalist David Smith to launch their newest project. Executive Chef Ted Cipollone, formerly of The Prado at Balboa Park in San Diego and hand-selected by Trsut3 Hospitality, will feature classic all-American dishes with a tuned-up twist, such as gourmet corn dogs, super-sized burgers, white truffle macaroni and cheese, chicken and waffles and decadent milk shakes. They’ll roll out a Beatles Brunch on Sundays complete with a Bloody Mary Bar.
Staged in an atmosphere that promotes the importance the rock revolution has played in society, diners will be swept back in time to the classic rock era. Six interactive flat screens will stream vintage concert footage and iconic music videos and an interactive iTunes jukebox will blast rock staples from the past five decades. Other signature elements include electric guitars that line the walls, a bar fabricated out of real Marshall amplifier cases and a hostess podium made out of a concert speaker.
Photos by famed rock photojournalist Chris Walters, who’s shot icons such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin, will line the restaurant’s walls. In addition, multi-media street artist "D*Face" aka Dean Stockton, notorious for his underground graffiti worldwide will be tagging works of art. Soho-based artist, Primivito will also be showcasing his works. All wait staff will rock-out in vintage rock t-shirts commissioned by Chris Walters, which will also be available for purchase at the restaurant.
Rockography located at (504 Sixth Avenue at the corner of 13th Street) will serve lunch and dinner seven days a week until 2 a.m. on weekdays and 4 a.m. on weekends. A weekly “Brunch with the Beatles” will also take place on Sundays. For more info on “Rockography” please log onto; www.RockographyCafe.com

2011 Tribeca Film Festival Announces Jurors

The 2011 Tribeca Film Festival has announced its jurors. Some of the 38 member jury this year includes: Fran lebowitz, David O. Russell, Nora Ephron, Anna Kendrick, Dianne Wiest, Michael Cera, Denis Leary, Jason Sudeikis, Whoopi Goldberg, Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Rainn Wilson, and Atom Egoyan. The Festival runs April 20th to May 1st 2011 in New York City.

Actor Michael Sarrazin Passes

Golden Globe Nominee actor Michael Sarrazin has recently passed. Sarrazin know for his roles in "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" and "The Flim-Flam man" and "Sometimes a Great Notion". Sarrazin was 70.

Nicholas Cage out on Bond

Nicholas Cage Bailed out of jail by none other than A & E’s “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Duane "Dog" Chapman.Cage who was arrested on one count of domestic abuse and one count of disturbing the peace for allegedly having an argument with his wife.is now out on a $11,000 bond posted by Chapman.

CELEBRITIES - Caught in the ACT

Bret Michaels performing on stage at the Canal Room in NYC… Kim Kardashian at the grand opening of Wet Republic in Las Vegas, NV…Charlie Sheen performing his live “My Violent Torpedo Of Truth” tour with Jeffrey Ross at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, NJ…Nicole Ritchie & Camilla Belle At Mulberry’s Coachella BBQ At The Parker in Palm Springs, CA… Jersey Shore’s Vinny Guadagnino, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Tracy Morgan & Keith Collins at 1OAK in NYC…Michael Douglas with daughter Carys Zeta Douglas at MSG for the Rangers game in NYC…Paris Hilton & Emma Roberts at the OASIS Beach Club in Bermuda Dunes, CA…Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps At Encore Beach Club in Las Vegas, NV… Olivier Martinez and Halle Berry hand in hand at the Little Door Restaurant in Los Angeles, CA… Carmen Electra ,Cee Lo Green at the grand opening of Gallery Nightclub in Las Vegas, NV…

Mike Tyson on Fox’s “Breaking In”

Iron Mike Tyson will be hitting prime time TV. The former boxing champ as currently signed on to a guest spot on the new hit comedy Breaking In which stars Christian Slater. On the shows season finale, Tyson will be playing himself which will be a client of contra security that’s involved with a case on teen cyber bullying.

Drew Barrymore "How to Be Single"

Drew Barrymore whose played tons of roles on film and taken audiences through roller coaster rides of emotions and on and off romances with comedic break-up comedies. Barrymore has recently announced a dating- themed project called How to Be Single, it will mark her second directing project after 2009’s flick Whip It.

Catherine Zeta-Jones reveals Bipolar disorder

Catherine Zeta-Jones has sought treatment for Bipolar II Disorder says her rep. Jones having dealt with much stress throughout the year also standing by her husband Michael Douglas and his cancer fight was checked into a facility for her disorder.

JOHN TRAVOLTA AT LUZZO's PIZZA NYC

(Chef Michele Iuliano & John Travolta)


After attending the press conference in NYC with John Gotti Jr., Victoria Gotti and Lindsay Lohan for their new movie about the Gambino family boss John Gotti titled Gotti: Three Generations, starring Oscar Nominee John Travolta; the actor with his wife Kelly Preston and kids enjoyed a relaxed meal at what is now considered by aficionados the best pizza in town at Luzzo’s on 211 First Avenue in the East Village.They personally thanked owner and Chef Michele Iuliano for his masterful cuisine. Seems like Luzzo’s is fast becoming a celebrity hotspot in fact their brand new sister Tribeca restaurant, Da Mikele - on 275 Church Street - shares the same quality and festive ambiance. For more log onto www.lzny.us

The Ricky Gervais Show for a season 3

HBO has announced that The Ricky Gervais Show will be returning for a season 3. HBO also reports that The Ricky Gervais Show podcast recently passed the 300-million download mark. We look forward to many laughs and good comedy for the new upcoming season 3!

Sidney Lumet Passes

Iconic film director Sidney Lumet has just passed. Lumet known for many film classics and has been nominated for five Oscars for The Verdict, Prince of the City, Network, Dog Day Afternoon & 12 Angry Men. Lumet was 86.

Drea de Matteo and Shooter Jennings welcome baby boy

Congratulations to Drea de Matteo and Shooter Jennings on welcoming in a baby boy! Waylon Albert 'Blackjack' Jennings is here! Jennings and Matteo have been together for nine years. We wish the happy family all the best with their new addition.

Housewives of DC - SEE YA!

Here’s a stunner, history has been made at Bravo as a reality show has been given the final CUT! The Real Housewives Of DC has been canned after one torturous season!. DC had the lowest ratings while the newest housewives of Beverley hills nearly doubled ratings compared to DC. You can still get your drama fix though the rest that are still around Orange County, New York, Atlanta, Beverly Hills, Miami and New Jersey.

Oxygen Channel Trying New Things

The Oxygen Network has announced three new series in development for its upcoming schedule. A new reality show, ‘Maids of Drama’, will show brides in the last days prior to their wedding days lose control. ‘Lost Angels’ will follow a gang of girls, lead by Olivia Newton-John’s daughter Chloe Lattanzi, as they attempt to take advantage of all Los Angeles has to offer. The last, ‘My Post Grad Life’, seems the most like it has been seen before. Viewers will watch as two groups of college educated women attempt to live together under one roof. One can only guess what can happen when you put a bunch of ladies together with alcohol and an education…

So Long Katie Couric

According to the Associated Press, CBS Evening News anchorwoman Katie Couric has given her notice. She plans to launch her own evening program in 2012. Less than five years ago Katie Couric left NBC’s Today show for the nightly news position and has never received the ratings CBS expected. Officially Couric’s contract with CBS runs out June 4th and only time will tell what her next move will be.

Lily Collins is Snow White

Lily Collins the daughter to icon Phil Collins is slated to play Snow White in director Tarsem Singh's film on the classic fairytale. Collins will be alongside Julia Roberts who plays the Evil Queen. The film The Brothers Grimm: Snow White is one of tow Snow White movies the Second one “Snow White and the Huntsman" will star Charlize Theron as the Evil Queen & Kristen Stewart as the Princess.

CELEBRITIES - Caught in the ACT

Amy Smart celebrating her birthday at Sugar Factory at Paris Las Vegas, NV…Bruce Springsteen at the 9th Annual Garden State Film Festival in Asbury Park, NJ… Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino autographing bottles of Devotion Vodka at PA Wine & Spirits in Philadelphia, PA…Jamie Foxx, Supermodel Irina Shayk, Gabrielle Union & Sophia Bush at TAO beach in Las Vegas, NV…Katie Price signing her new book at Waterstone's in Basildon, England UK…Ashanti at Marquee in NYC…Former Yankee Billy Sample, Guns & Roses Guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, Keith Collins, Director Jana Mattioli & Producer Ken Del Vecchio celebrating the release of “An Affirmative Act” at Lair Lounge, NYC…Morgan Freeman on the red carpet for the premiere of “Born To Be Wild 3D” at the Science Center in Los Angeles, CA…Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi & Jon Cena promoting WrestleMania XXVII at Hard Rock Café in Times Square, NYC…Michael Jordan and gal pal Yvette Pietro at the 10th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational in Las Vegas, Nevada...Vanessa Hudgens leaving Sky TV studios in London, England UK…Anna Wintour at The Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne, FL…

Charlie Sheen Booed

LOSING!! Out of the thousands of people in the audience for Chalie Sheen’s first show performance the other night there were more boos then cheers for the troubled Sheen. There has been a big response on the web of unhappiness regarding sheen’s first gig at Detroit’s Fox Theater. After practically being bood off stage it was overheard that most people were asking for refunds rather than wanting to ask questions they had for him at his train wreck of a show. Heres a tip, you will be "winning" by saving your money instead of buying a ticket. Clearly it doesn’t pay to see sheen rant live..

Penelope Cruz Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Penelope Cruz was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame the other day. Surrounded by many onlookers and cameras the Oscar Award winning actress was all smiles as she was granted on of the biggest honor’s in Hollywood. Those in attendance to help celebrate with her were Johnny Depp, Jerry Bruckheimer, Javier Bardem and Rob Marshall.

Leighton Meester & Vanilla Ice to hit the big screen?

So the word on the street is that Leighton Meester and Vanilla Ice are in talks for roles in Adam Sandler's new comedy I Hate You, Dad. The film that also stars Andy Samberg Vanilla Ice character would be a gay wedding planner and Meester would be Sandler’s Daughter in law. The last time that Vanilla Ice graced the big screen was in 2002 for the film “The New Guy”. We also hear that James Caan is in negotiations to be casted and would be playing Meester’s father.

Iglesias Cancels

Popstar Enrique Iglesias will not be touring with Britney Spears this summer.Iglesias has pulled out of the 26 date tour with spears this summer and will be continuing his tour solo backing his latest album Euphoria.