Hollywood News

Nick Counter, Hollywood studios' negotiator, dies

AP - Saturday, November 7

Nick Counter, a longtime negotiator for Hollywood producers who led the studios through two grueling writers' strikes last year and in 1988, has died. More »

  • Hollywood calls on Clooney for holiday movie cheer

    Reuters - Saturday, November 7

    By Zorianna Kit

  • Cougars, hot in Hollywood, endangered in real life

    AP - Friday, November 6

    Darin Riggio has a thing for older women _ he dated his first "Cougar" when he was a 19-year-old college student.

  • Actress Meryl Streep arrives with daughter Grace Gummer at the world premiere of her new film, 'The Manchurian Candidate' in New York, on July 19, 2004. REUTERS/Albert Ferreira

    Meryl Streep's daughter gets first Hollywood break

    Reuters - Thursday, November 5

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Meryl Streep's daughter Grace Gummer is set to star in a television drama about the chaotic life of being a Hollywood "It" kid, marking Gummer's first big break into the acting industry.

  • The Hollywood sign in Los Angeles. Sony Pictures Entertainment is eyeing global domination after acquiring rights to make a movie version of the classic boardgame

    Hollywood eyes world domination with 'RISK'

    AFP - Thursday, November 5

    Sony Pictures Entertainment is eyeing global domination after acquiring rights to make a movie version of the classic boardgame "RISK", a statement said Wednesday.

  • Major Hollywood actors, Jim Carrey, Bob Hoskins and Colin Firth, flipped on the switch for the 50th anniversary of Christmas lights in London on Tuesday night. Duration: 01:08

    Hollywood stars light up London for Christmas

    AFP - Wednesday, November 4

    Jim Carrey and other Hollywood stars switched on the Christmas lights in London on Tuesday as part of festivities that included an attempt to stage the world's biggest carol sing-along.

  • Carrey's Scrooge rings in Hollywood holiday spirit

    AP - Wednesday, November 4

    Hollywood loves money.

  • Obama enlists Hollywood names for arts committee

    AP - Wednesday, November 4

    The White House is enlisting "Sex and the City" star Sarah Jessica Parker, Forest Whitaker and others from Hollywood and beyond to help push President Barack Obama's arts initiatives.

  • Big names from Hollywood on Obama's arts committee

    Reuters - Wednesday, November 4

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - "Sex and the City" star Sarah Jessica Parker, Oscar winner Forest Whitaker and talent agent Bryan Lourd were among big Hollywood names named on Monday as members of U.S. President Barack Obama's Committee on Arts and the Humanities.

  • Edmund Chen's son has plans to enter showbiz

    Xin.sg - Wednesday, November 4

    Local artiste Edmund Chen first made his acting debut 20 years ago. The actor currently has his sights set on entering the overseas market. Since his contract with MediaCorp ended last year, Edmund has participated in various overseas productions including the Hollywood movie, Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li.

  • Takeshi Kaneshiro considering a career advancement in Hollywood

    Xin.sg - Wednesday, November 4

    Taiwanese actor Takeshi Kaneshiro was recently sighted at the Los Angeles airport, and this sparked off speculations of the actor's plans to make a breakthrough in the Hollywood market. Coincidentally, there have been a recent influx of Asian artistes entering the western market, for example, Korean superstar Rain (Ninja Assassin), Lee Byung-hun (G.I. Joe), and Jay Chou in the upcoming movie remake, Green Hornet.

  • CORRECTED: Big names from Hollywood on Obama's arts committee

    Reuters - Tuesday, November 3

    (Corrects name of architect Thom Mayne in last paragraph)

  • "Glee" cast to get Hollywood diversity award

    Reuters - Sunday, November 1

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The cast of the quirky Fox TV show "Glee" will be presented with a Hollywood diversity award in November for their portrayal of a group of teen oddballs with a passion for song and dance.

  • Manhattan moves to Doha for Tribeca film festival

    AFP - Saturday, October 31

    A part of Manhattan and Hollywood stars moved to Qatar with the glittering opening night of the inaugural "Doha Tribeca Film Festival."

  • Could `Michael Jackson's This Is It' win an Oscar?

    AP - Friday, October 30

    "Michael Jackson's This Is It" comes too late in the year to be considered for a documentary Oscar, but the film about the late King of Pop's preparations for a series of comeback concerts could qualify for other Hollywood honors, including the Academy Award for best picture.

  • Police: Celeb-obsessed teens robbed famous victims

    AP - Friday, October 30

    For a group of Hollywood-obsessed teens, entertainment news on the Internet offered more than a glimpse into the lives of stars.

  • Gritty drama a "Precious" commodity in Hollywood

    Reuters - Thursday, October 29

    By Todd Longwell

  • Patrick Swayze's widow talks about his death to Oprah

    Reuters - Thursday, October 29

    LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Patrick Swayze's widow, Lisa Niemi, will talk about loving -- and losing -- her Hollywood star husband in an interview with talk show host Oprah Winfrey due to be aired on Friday.

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