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Cindy Pearlman biography
Cindy Pearlman grew up in Chicago loving movies and everything Hollywood. She covers the entertainment industry interviewing all of the biggest stars of movies, TV …
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Eva Mendes makes one for her mom
LOS ANGELES — Eva Mendes, at age 38, is still working on It. That would be that elusive It that defines a life. “It doesn’t matter what age you are. Everyone is still a work in progress. How boring to get there and have it …Read More
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‘Pie’ the constant in Seann William Scott’s life
Seann William Scott will never be able to say bye-bye to “American Pie.” “I will always be Stifler,” he says, mentioning the iconic Michigan party boy he originated in the 1999 teen film “American Pie.” “I was in Canada last week and everyone was shouting, …Read More
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Tippi Hedren’s ‘Birds’ eye view
Legendary star Tippi Hendren knows that asking directors simple questions is for the birds. The 82-year-old screen beauty recalls the day on the set of “The Birds” when she posed a doozy to director Alfred Hitchcock. “I walked up to him and said, ‘Mr. Hitchcock, …Read More
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Jennifer Lawrence: I was meant to play Katniss in ‘Hunger Games’
Jennifer Lawrence is always skeptical of the games Hollywood plays. This was especially true when it came to turning a beloved book called The Hunger Games into a movie.
Susan Sarandon plans to keep on acting
Susan Sarandon, the girl who sang “Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me” in 1975’s “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and hit the gas in 1991’s “Thelma & Louise” is now a 65-year-old icon and a role model known for never censoring her point of view.
Jessica Simpson says: See me grow
Jessica Simpson is getting ready to deliver in two ways. She’s carrying a baby daughter and isn’t afraid to show it in a nude photo on the cover of Elle. And then there is her series “Fashion Star.”
‘John Carter’ star Taylor Kitsch took path of most resistance to big screen
Before he got to see his name up in lights, Taylor Kitsch couldn’t pay the light bill. Funny how things change. Kitsch is the star of Disney’s big-budget spring film “John Carter” (opening March 2), and Oliver Stone personally tapped him to star in his upcoming crime thriller “Savages.” Kitsch also stars in the summer action flick “Battleship” with pop star Rihanna.
On screen, Ewan McGregor fishes, fences
How does Obi-Wan Kenobi know he’s getting a little bit older? It’s not that he’s using his light saber as a cane, or that Yoda looks like a peer. It’s not even that he needs bifocals to see the other moon of Tatooine. It’s the …
Rockford native hopes Oscar-nominated doc remains ‘Undefeated’
Rockford native Dan Lindsay never thought he would be quoting dialogue from his own movie. The Oscar-nominated documentary “Undefeated” has some great lines, but none better than from a volunteer football coach in Memphis who really isn’t talking about football during a certain pep talk. …
Amanda Seyfried shoots, strips, sings
You just wrapped a biopic where you play the late porn star Linda Lovelace. If you’re Amanda Seyfried, what’s next? You don’t go to Disneyland. You go home to the house outside Los Angeles that you share with your sister. And you live a very …
Hard times freed Thandie Newton
For Thandie Newton, life is one big dress rehearsal. “We’re just passing through humanity,” says the screen beauty. “True happiness and peace reside in giving to our planet and others — and not sucking it all dry for ourselves.” The star of Tyler Perry’s new …
Before tour with the Boss, Van Zandt stars in new mob series
Tramps like them? Born to run together. Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt are having a big 2012 together with a new CD “Wrecking Ball” (out March 6) and a world tour. While driving through the streets of New Jersey (where else?), the bandana-wearing man …
Young actor drawn to knotty role in ‘We Need to Talk About Kevin’
For a young actor trying to establish himself, Ezra Miller succeeds in a major way. “This film generates a reaction like an ouch,” says the 18-year-old actor, who makes an indelible impression playing a coldhearted teenager in “We Need to Talk About Kevin,” based on …
Five questions with Sherri Shepherd
During her youth in Hoffman Estates, a “wrap” wasn’t exactly a movie term for Sherri Shepherd. “Girl, I worked at Sears in the Woodfield Mall as a gift wrapper,” says the actress and TV host. “I’m actually a great gift wrapper, and the customers were …
Liam Neeson turning ‘Grey’ with gusto
LOS ANGELES — Liam Neeson clearly has a love-hate relationship with turning 60. Tell him that he doesn’t look a day over 45, and he smiles sweetly and says, “I love you so much.” Someone else jokes, “I’d say 55,” and the A-lister flips him …
Suze Orman bringing ‘Money Class’ with lots of sass to OWN
Growing up poor in Chicago was the best financial lesson for personal finance expert Suze Orman. She went to “money school” in Chicago. Enrollment wasn’t optional. “I came from a work ethic,” says Orman, whose series “America’s Money Class,” debuts Monday on cable’s OWN. “I’ve been working since I was 12 and I’m still working just as hard.”
2012 movie preview: Can anyone beat a pair of queens?
Hollywood has some jokers (“The Three Stooges”) and a deuce (“The Expendables 2”) to deal, and you can always bet on “Men in Black.”
Angelina Jolie on life with Brad Pitt and their brood
Brad Pitt gets manipulated by his little daughters, says Angelina Jolie, whose directorial debut is about to open.
Chelsea Handler to tackle role of her sister in new NBC sitcom
In her upcoming NBC sitcom, the in-your-face host of “Chelsea Lately” won’t be playing herself. Chelsea Handler plays her sister, Sloan, on “Are You There, Chelsea?,” debuting Jan. 11.
What’s she doing New Year’s Eve?
Katherine Heigl is a rom-com queen at the box office. But in real life, the star of the new holiday love story “New Year’s Eve” doesn’t need a script. “What makes for a great relationship?” mulls over Heigl, who is married to singer Josh Kelley. …
