Showing posts with label Angelina Jolie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Angelina Jolie. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Aishwarya Rai grabs the 9th place

It’s been more than a decade that she won the crown. But this former Miss World is still literally reigning the world!

The popular International Harpers and Queen magazine had listed 100 beautiful women and among them was our Aishwarya Rai Bachchan! Not only that! She has taken the ninth rank in the list, reports say.

Meanwhile, Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie is said to be topping the list, followed by Supermodel Christy Turlington. Among other beauties, Queen Rania of Jordan has also found her place in the chart.

Monday, May 4, 2009

Brad Pitt mobbed by school girls

Brad Pitt's heartthrob status is causing trouble for the actor as he gets mobbed every time he goes to pick up his son from school.

Pitt whose adopted son with partner Angelina Jolie, seven-year-old Maddox is a student at New York's prestigious Lycee Francais, causes such a uproar every time he appears at the gates of the school that the principal had to issue letters to parents warning their daughters to leave the actor in peace.

The school which is known for the celebrity kids on its rolls including Madonna's daughter and son, is flummoxed by its pupils reaction to the Ocean's eleven star, reported Daily Mail online.

"Madonna's children attend the school so students are used to celebrities, but Brad is another story. When he arrives at the school gates, all the girls rush out and practically mob the poor man," a parent told the newspaper.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

The Oscars 2009

Hit British film Slumdog Millionaire has won the top prize at the Academy Awards, winning eight Oscars including best director and best picture.

In a great night for Britain, Kate Winslet won the best actress Oscar for The Reader, finally clinching the award on her sixth nomination.

The big surprise of the night was Sean Penn, winning best actor for his role as gay rights activist Harvey Milk.

Heath Ledger won a posthumous Oscar for supporting actor for The Dark Knight.

The actor's family received the award on behalf of Ledger, who died in January 2008.

"We have been truly overwhelmed by the honour and respect being bestowed upon him with this award," his mother said.

Ledger becomes only the second performer to win a posthumous Oscar, following Peter Finch's win for Network in 1977.

But the night belonged to Slumdog Millionaire, the rags-to-riches tale that has enchanted audiences around the world.

Director Danny Boyle, 52, bounced up and down in delight as he received his award, telling the audience: "I swore [to my children] if this miracle ever happened I would receive it in the spirit of Tigger."

Optimism

The film, set in the slums of Mumbai (Bombay), won eight awards in total, including gongs for best adapted screenplay, cinematography, sound mixing, film editing, best original score and best song.

"There are certain places in the universe you never imagine standing. For me, it's the moon, the South Pole, the Miss World podium and here," joked British screenwriter Simon Beaufoy, previously best known for writing The Full Monty.

Indian composer AR Rahman, who received two Oscars - for best song and best score - praised the city which inspired the book, and subsequently the film.

He hailed "all the people from Mumbai and the essence of the film, which is about optimism and the power of hope and our lives".

"We had passion and we had belief and if you have those two things, truly, anything is possible," said Christian Colson.

As anticipated - after years of waiting in the wings - Winslet, 33, won her Academy Award for playing a Nazi prison officer in The Reader.

"I'd be lying if I hadn't made a version of this speech. I think I was probably eight years old and staring into the bathroom mirror," she said.

"I feel very fortunate to have made it all the way from there to here."

In a night of predictable outcomes, Sean Penn's best actor triumph for his portrayal of gay rights activist Harvey Milk seemed to win the A-list audience's approval.

"You Commie, homo-loving, sons of a gun," said Penn, addressing his fellow performers.

"I did not expect this, and I want to be very clear that I know how hard I make it to appreciate me," said the 48-year-old, who often attracts criticism for his outspoken views.

In an impassioned plea - and to rapturous applause - Penn called on "equal rights for everyone".

"I think it is a good time for those who voted for the ban against gay marriage to sit and reflect and anticipate their great shame," he said.

His thoughts were echoed by Milk screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, who won best original screenplay for Milk.

"I heard the story of Harvey Milk and it gave me hope ... that one day I could live my life openly as who I am. And that maybe I could even fall in love and one day get married," he said.

Musical medley

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie both went home empty-handed, while The Curious Case of Benjamin Button converted just three of its 13 nominations - all in the technical fields.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences were eager to breathe new life into this year's ceremony, after a continued decline in TV viewing figures.

Australian actor Hugh Jackman hosted the show, and showed off his musical talents - opening with a medley of songs paying tribute to the best picture nominees.

He went on to join singer Beyonce in a tribute to Hollywood's best-loved musicals.

Spanish actress Penelope Cruz became the first winner of the night, picking up the best supporting actress award.

The 34-year-old star won her first Oscar for her performance as a passionate artist in Woody Allen's Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

"Has anybody ever fainted here. I might be the first one," said Cruz, who was previously nominated in 2007.

Cruz, who becomes the first Spanish actress to win an acting Oscar, dedicated her award "to all the actors from my country".

"Thank you Woody for trusting me with this beautiful character," she said.

Comedian Jerry Lewis received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, which recognises humanitarian efforts.

"This award touches my heart and the very depth of my soul because of who the award is from, and those it will benefit," said 82-year-old star.

The Nutty Professor star has raised over $2 billion (£1.3bn) for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through his annual Labor Day telethon.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Pitt puts an end to the feud

Is it ever going to end? Brad Pitt verbally strikes back in the latest edition of W on the tabloid bickering that began at the end of last year, when his ex-wife Jennifer Aniston implied that his new partner, Angelina Jolie, stole him away while the two were filming "Mr. and Mrs. Smith." "What people don't understand is that we filmed for a year. We were still filming after Jen and I split up," Pitt says to W. "Even then, it doesn't mean that there was some kind of dastardly affair. There wasn't.

I'm very proud of the way that it was handled. It was respectful." Pitt also talked about his current relationship with ex Aniston, who has been romantically linked to music man and international player John Mayer. "Listen, man, Jen is a sweetheart. I think she got dragged into that one, and then there's a second round to all that Angie versus Jen. It's so created. We still check in with each other. She was a big part of my life, and me hers."

Monday, December 29, 2008

Kelly Brook has the body most admired by British women


British women crave for body like that of Kelly Brook, according to a new survey. The TV star, 29, who was voted the sexiest woman in the world in 2005, has a curvy shape most ladies dream of, reports the Sun.

Cameron Diaz’s long legs and Friends star Jennifer Aniston’s hair were also on most women’’s wish list.

The most coveted face was said to be that of Tomb Raider star Angelina Jolie. The poll of 5,000 was conducted by weight-loss pill LIPObind.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Angelina Jolie’s journey to fame

Angelina Jolie has her good looks to thank for helping her become amongst the most powerful stars in show business.

The daughter of actor Jon Voight and late actress Marcheline Bertrand was just 14 when she was spotted and signed by Finesse Model Management.

The ‘Changeling’ actress went on to be sought after in the United States and across Europe, mainly in Los Angeles, New York and London, reports the Sun.

Angelina further came into view in various music videos, such as those featuring Meatloaf and The Lemonheads.

The Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency was also rumoured to have been working in a funeral parlour from which she later dropped out once her acting career hit off.

The American celebrity recently became Hollywood's highest paid earning actress earning 10.2 million pounds per film.

Monday, December 8, 2008

Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie favourites for 'Batman' villains

Hollywood superstars Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie have emerged top favourites to play the villains in the next 'Batman' film, a follow-up of the last film 'The Dark Knight'.

In an online survey the duo have been voted people's favourites to play villains 'The Riddler' and 'Harley Quinn' in the next 'Batman,' the Contactmusic reported.

In the last Batman film 'The Dark Knight' late star Heath Ledger had played villain -- Joker. Ledger's powerful performance as 'The Joker' is already generating Oscar buzz this year.

Natalie Portman, Edward Norton, Keira Knightly and Kevin Spacey are the other popular choices. The online survey was conducted by DVD rental firm 'Blockbuster'.

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Angelina Jolie 'best-paid' movie actress

Film star Angelina Jolie commands the biggest salary for Hollywood actresses, according to an annual list published by the Hollywood Reporter.

Jolie can expect to make $15m (£10.2m) a film, ahead of Julia Roberts and 2007 list winner Reece Witherspoon.

Oscar winners Nicole Kidman and Halle Berry are no longer able to make $10m (£6.8m), says the industry publication.

But male stars are outstripping their female counterparts, with Will Smith able to make $25m (£17m) for a movie.

Waning salaries

Jolie's partner Brad Pitt is able to make up to $20m (£13.6m) for each star vehicle.

Jolie, 33, currently starring in Clint Eastwood's Changeling, made $15m for Wanted and could increase her pay-out to $20m for a sequel, said the Hollywood Reporter.

The actress finished in second spot in last year's ratings.

Other actresses in the top flight are Cameron Diaz, Katherine Heigl, Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway and former Friends star Jennifer Aniston, who made $8 (£5.44m) for comedy Marley and Me, due to open on Christmas Day in the US.

The publication added that salaries of key actresses are on the wane and are still lagging Hollywood's leading men.

It also published its annual list of the most powerful women in US entertainment, in which talk show host Oprah Winfrey came out on top.

The TV star and media mogul was credited for her "immense cultural influence".

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Hollywood's No. 1 women: Oprah Winfrey and Angelina Jolie

When the going gets tough, the most powerful woman in Hollywood turns to macaroni and cheese.

Oprah Winfrey, who tops The Hollywood Reporter's annual ranking of the most influential women in entertainment, confessed Friday during a question-and-answer session with Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth Guider that the comfort food has been her "cure" for failure. Winfrey was among scores of female power brokers who celebrated each other at a private breakfast reception at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

The media mogul's key to success? "Finding out how to be more of who you are and using that to be of service to something greater than yourself."

The chairwoman of Harpo Inc. tops the trade paper's 17th annual Power 100 list "based on her dizzying array of Oprah-branded media and her immense cultural influence," Guider said.

Honorees are chosen by a panel of reporters and editors who consider each woman's corporate position, control of purse strings and power to greenlight content.

During the same Q-&-A session, Disney's co-chairwoman, Anne Sweeney, who was second on the list, said she uses chocolate as a salve, while No. 3, Sony Chairwoman Amy Pascal, opts to hide under the covers when failure strikes. The list was published Friday.

"As No. 1, I say (the list) is a fabulous idea," Winfrey quipped. "It's fun and a way to acknowledge the work in a way that allows us all to respect each other."

Glenn Close was also honored at Friday's event. The 61-year-old actress received the trade paper's Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, which recognizes women's pioneering achievements in entertainment. As she presented her namesake award, former Paramount chief Lansing revealed that she initially refused to cast Close in 1987's "Fatal Attraction," which earned the actress an Oscar nomination and remains one of her career-defining roles.

Lansing called Close "a gutsy broad," lauding her for her talent, her dedication to her craft and for "opening the door for other women over 40." Past recipients of the award include Lansing, Meryl Streep, Barbara Walters and Jodie Foster.

"I don't feel wise or particularly insightful," Close said. "If anything, I feel more aware of the fragility of it all."

The actress choked up as she left the stage, calling her career and the Lansing honor "an embarrassment of riches."

Speaking of riches, The Hollywood Reporter also released its annual ranking of the industry's highest-paid actresses Friday. No. 1 this year is Angelina Jolie, who gets $15 million to $20 million per movie. Julia Roberts, at $15 million a film, came in second, followed by last year's top earner, Reese Witherspoon.

On the Net:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Brad Pitt reveals family's eating habits

Superstar actor Brad Pitt revealed that his partner Angelina Jolie loves cereal and the strangest meal he ever had was "crocodile curry from a can".

According to thesun.co.uk, Pitt was asked by his friend Jamie Oliver about his kitchen secrets. Pitt revealed how he cannot do too much cooking saying: "I can rock a Sunday BBQ but that's as far as my culinary talents go."

Pitt and family were in New Orleans recently where Pitt went motorbiking and Jolie took her son Maddox shopping.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Obama Names Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston to 'Team of Rivals'

Continuing in his quest to assemble a so-called "team of rivals," President-elect Barack Obama today announced that he would name Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston to key Cabinet positions.
The two actresses, who have been perennial tabloid fodder as a result of their longstanding feud over actor Brad Pitt, were surprise choices for Mr. Obama's Cabinet, since neither of them has been a government official or even portrayed one in a movie.
But in his weekly Internet address, the President-elect explained his rationale for choosing the sworn enemies to his Cabinet: "I chose Jennifer and Angelina for the same reason I have chosen every other Cabinet member: they clearly despise each other with a passion."
While Mr. Obama was vague about which Cabinet positions the two actresses would ultimately hold, insiders said that Ms. Jolie was a shoo-in for Secretary of Labor.
Doris Kearns Goodwin, historian and author of the book Team of Rivals, said that she was "thrilled" by the selection of the two actresses to Mr. Obama's Cabinet.
"Every time someone says 'team of rivals,' I sell another book on Amazon," she said. "Team of rivals, team of rivals, team of rivals."

Friday, November 28, 2008

Jolie 'three months pregnant', claims magazine

A US magazine has claimed that superstar Angelina Jolie is three months pregnant with her fourth biological child, a claim denied by the spokesman of Jolie and Pitt.
The weekly magazine 'In Touch', which had previously broken the news of Jolie's second pregnancy with twins, said the actress is expecting her seventh child in the new year. The magazine will hit stands on Thursday.
In its 'exclusive' report the magazine says, "An excited Angie can't stop talking about the new baby. So why doesn't Brad seem thrilled?"
But after the denial from spokesman of Jolie and Pitt, other US outlets have rubbished the claims, the Daily Mail reported.
The weekly magazine, however, has consistently repeated the reports in recent weeks.
Jolie and Pitt already have three adopted children and three biological children, with twins Vivienne and Knox just four months old.
The actress had expressed a desire to expand their family in recent interviews while promoting her films, 'Kung Fu Panda' and 'The Changeling'.
At the launch of the DVD for 'Kung Fu Panda' last week, Jolie had told reporters, "Anything could happen. We're open to anything, we love kids and we're having a great time. It's chaos in our house, but it's so much fun. We'll definitely have more."
The actress had said that she couldn't be happier with partner Pitt.
"He's the best daddy and we have fun, so whenever it gets hard we can just look at each other and find a way to laugh about and just appreciate that they're only little once, and we should enjoy every minute," Jolie had said.