Toby Jones, Sandra Bullock, Sigourney Weaver & Douglas McGrath Living in Infamy by Jay S. Jacobs Imagine you have spent years of your life and incredible effort to put together a movie script. You finally get it finished, get interest for the sale of the movie and even get an all-star cast including Sandra Bullock, … Continue reading
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Stephen Fried – Gia and the High Cost of Beauty
Stephen Fried Gia and the High Cost of Beauty by Ronald Sklar Twenty years ago, the fashion world’s first supermodel, Gia Carangi, died of complications from AIDS. It was a shock that made the world reel, at a time when the human race was just barely coming to grips with the reality of the illness … Continue reading
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint On Fire About Harry Potter
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint On Fire About Harry Potter by Brad Balfour Obviously, the best place to start investigating the fourth Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, is to begin with talking to the series’ youthful stars – Daniel Radcliffe (Harry), Emma Watson (Hermione), and Rupert Grint (Ron) – … Continue reading
Christopher Kennedy Lawford – No Penalty for Early Withdrawal
Christopher Kennedy Lawford No Penalty for Early Withdrawal by Ronald Sklar “The brilliance about being a drug addict and an alcoholic is that I’ve had my worst day,” Christopher Kennedy Lawford says. “Nobody can do to me what I already did far worse to myself. In terms of telling the truth about myself, no matter … Continue reading
Richard Lewis is No Longer in Pain … Well Sort of …
Richard Lewis is No Longer in Pain … Well Sort of … by Ronald Sklar “It wasn’t a very romantic proposal,” Richard Lewis tells me about how he offered to tie the knot with his wife. “It wasn’t in front of the Eiffel Tower. In fact, it was in the bedroom — I had tall … Continue reading
Jake Steinfeld – Business by Jake
Jake Steinfeld Business by Jake by Ronald Sklar “I’m looking for a kick-ass idea,” says Jake Steinfeld, of the “Body by Jake” fitness empire. “I’m looking for someone with a boatload of passion, and a ‘don’t quit’ attitude. It doesn’t need to be a zillion dollar idea – no one comes up with a zillion … Continue reading
Chelsea Handler – Going Horizontal
CHELSEA HANDLER GOING HORIZONTAL BY JAY S. JACOBS If Chelsea Handler isn’t careful, her career may infringe on her time and opportunities to have trysts. The pretty New Jersey native has been quite busy making a splash in the world of stand-up comedy, doing sold-out gigs all over the US. She is one of the … Continue reading
Steven Biel – United States of American Gothic
Steven Biel United States of American Gothic by Ronald Sklar Copyright ©2005 PopEntertainment.com. All rights reserved. Posted June 27, 2005. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Grant Wood must be flattered out the wazoo. Although the artist of “American Gothic” died in 1942, his painting has gone on to symbolize all things American, and parodied by … Continue reading
Michael Joseph Gross – Stars in Our Eyes
Michael Joseph Gross Stars in Our Eyes by Ronald Sklar We’re surrounded by them from birth to death. They are as much a part of our lives as our family, friends and children. They give us love, shape our worldview and influence the way we see ourselves; they give us sexual satisfaction; they disappoint us and … Continue reading
Linda Ellerbee – Her World
LINDA ELLERBEE HER WORLD By Ronald Sklar We’re always better off when we see the world through Linda Ellerbee’s eyes, and now we’re even more fortunate to get a taste of life with the help of her mouth. That infamous mouth – the one with the trademarked smirk that would wryly remind us “and so it … Continue reading