With over 60 films to his name and a company that makes salad dressings and pretzels, Paul Newman is larger than life. His life in films is captured brilliantly by Vanity Fair with 16 chronological photos depicting his life outside of Hollywood.
The article by Patricia Bosworth brings up the many talents of Newman as well as a story “walk-stepping with Marilyn Monroe” during is Actor Studio days. It’s a quick read well worth the time.
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Twenty-five eclectic bunch of famous artists will go curbside at the Wall of Fame next year, including H
ugh Jackman, Ben Kingsley, The Village People and Tinkerbell.
Other recipients of the sidewalk stars include Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy, Cameron Diaz, Robert Downey Jr., Tim Burton, Leslie Caron, Charles Durning, Ralph Fiennes, William Petersen, Kyra Sedgwick, John Stamos, Mark Burnett, Chuck Lorre, Kenny “Baby Face” Edmonds, Dave Koz, The Miracles, Doug Morris, Rush, Shakira, KFI radio personality Bill Handel and KCRW host Harry Shearer, who also provides voices for characters on “The Simpsons.”
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s Walk of Fame Committee chose the recipients, who were ratified by the board of directors Thursday.
Walking on Hollywood streets where these stars are located amazes me as I recognize many artists from all facets of the entertainment business.
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MTV Movie Awards are not that far off — June 1st is the big day. And, big Hollywood names like Anne Hathaway, Jack Black, Robert Downy, Jr. Brendan Fraser and Jennifer Hudson will be presenting awards to the winners.
Mike Myers returns as the host of the awards show, which will honor nominees such as “Superbad,” “Juno,” “Enchanted,” “Transformers,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” and “Knocked Up.”
Mike Myers will be plugging his “Love Guru” movie, which is opening soon, with an A-list of presenters plugging their summer films: “Sex and the City” (Hudson), “Get Smart” (Hathaway), “Tropic Thunder” (Downey), “Pineapple Express,” “The Happening” and “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor” (Frazer).
The nominees can easily be seen by renting the DVD and you can cast your vote at MTV Movie Awards Official Site, a great way to be part of an impractical awards program.
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