A Hollywood Walk of Fame Star casts on Russell Crowe’s lot
After a stormy morning, the sunshine came out just in time to see Crowe presented with a plaque to commemorate the unveiling of his star on Hollywood Boulevard–not far from his idol Marlon Brando.
Known as much for his outbursts as his Oscar-nominated performances, Russell Crowe has always had a tricky relationship with Hollywood.
But after turning [...]
Kate Winslet, Sam Mendes break up
Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has split from her husband, Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes, after almost seven years of marriage, a lawyer for the couple said Monday.
The separation happened “earlier this year,” Keith Schilling said.
“The split is entirely amicable and is by mutual agreement,” Shilling said. “Both parties are fully committed to the future joint parenting [...]
What’s in the Cove?
The winners of this year’s Oscar for best feature-length documentary took advantage of their trip to California to perform double-duty work at a high-class sushi restaurant in the Santa Monica airport last week, where they had heard that whale meat was being served to high-flying clientele who pay as much as $600 each for a [...]
‘Hurt Locker’ outsweeps ‘Avatar’ at BAFTA
The 2010 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards unfolded as expected today, with top honors going to Kathryn Bigelow’s Iraq War drama ‘The Hurt Locker.’
The film swept the ceremony, winning six awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Bigelow), Best Editing and Best Original Screenplay.
‘Avatar’–which is viewed as ‘The Hurt Locker’’s biggest threat [...]