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FOR THE only time in film history, for example, black actors can now be stars without first being "black." By this I mean, they can, like Will Smith or Denzel Washington, play just about anything without having to be racially typed. (Big exception: They still can't romance white women -- the last taboo. (Los Angeles Times)
BROOKLYNS QUEEN OF VINTAGE SOUL Aug 17, 2008
Soul singer Sharon Jones made a mistake that millions of women would kill for the chance to make - because she made it in front of dreamy Denzel Washington. Washington hired Jones to sing in his film "The Great Debaters," and liked her so much he expanded her role. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Police call suspect 'Godfather of drugs' Aug 16, 2008
Berger described Parker as being very similar to the 1970s drug kingpin Frank Lucas, played by actor Denzel Washington in the movie "American Gangster.". "He has been operating for years, and never came up on the radar," the chief said, adding that the only items on Parker's record were traffic violations, although there were more than a dozen of those. (Florida Today)
Master P Takes On BET With New Cable Network Aug 16, 2008
BBTV advisory board members include Oscar winner Denzel Washington; Vault Load Films president Jim Finkl; NAACP executive director Vicangelo Bullock; NBA player Derek Anderson; cable industry veteran Prof. Sal Martino; hip-hop pioneer DJ Kool Herc; entrepreneur Olatokunbo Betiku; and real estate mogul Curtis Oakes. (Billboard.com)
New T.I., Big Boi, Slim videos Aug 16, 2008
i saw a segment on tv where people were picketing the release of american gangster because denzel washington was playing a killing drug lord and they felt like he was glorifying him. well what about all the white people who have played gangsters in movies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Singing New Haven fireman heeds ‘Idol’ call Aug 15, 2008
Not to be undone by his singing colleague, Firefighter Jaime Polite pointed out he had a small role in Denzel Washington s American Gangster in a funeral scene. He s also made several appearances on Law and Order as a security guard, a construction worker and a cop. (New Haven Register, CT)
Better Black Television (BBTV) Set To Launch Worldwide In 2009 Aug 15, 2008
The BBTV Advisory Board members consist of some of the most significant entertainers in Hollywood, professional athletes as well as movers and shakers in the community such as Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Denzel Washington; businessman and Academy Award nominee Will Smith; Vault Load Films President, entrepreneur and senior level business executive, Jim Finkl; NAACP Executive Director Vicangelo Bullock; Professional basketball player and businessman Derek Anderson (Charlotte Bobcats);... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List August 25-31 Aug 15, 2008
Friday, Aug. 29 -- 8 p.m. The Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn) -- 9:50 p.m. Independence Day (Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum) Saturday, Aug. 30 -- 12:20 a.m. Waterworld (Kevin Costner, Dennis Hopper, Jeanne Tripplehorn) -- 2:40 a.m. Mad Max (Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne) -- 4:20 a.m. Repo Man (Emilio Estevez, Harry Dean Stanton, Tracey Walter) -- 6 a.m. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Leonard Nimoy) -- 8... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
How to play at being a villain: Bardem, Ledger reignite interest in craft of acting Aug 14, 2008
"It's when the crew and the lights and the cameras pull in for a close-up that inexperienced performers tighten up. "As an actor, I know how amazing Denzel Washington was in Training Day, because he's doing all that invention with a co-star and a cameraman stuffed into the car with him. " Eckhart says the process of reaching deep inside under pressure takes it toll. "There's a reason that Daniel Day-Lewis doesn't make a movie every three months," he says. "If you do it right, it's emotionally... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Greyhounds Attend Harold Pump Cancer Foundation Dinner Aug 13, 2008
Other guests included actor Denzel Washington, NBA Hall of Famers Oscar Robertson and Jerry West, boxer Sugar Ray Leonard, MLB Hall of Famers Ozzie Smith and Eddie Murray, NBA All-Star Gary Payton, MLB all-time hits leader Pete Rose, NBA coaches Rudy Tomjanovich and Mike Dunleavy Sr., NFL Hall of Famers Marcus Allen and Anthony Munoz and Tennessee men's coach Bruce Pearl. Loyola Sports. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Mt. Vernon Makes Strides Aug 12, 2008
The S.O.S. committee is lead by Rasul Salahuddin, who recently spoke with NYC Hoops about the situation, "There is money coming in from alumni and through recent fund raising efforts but it is still not enough." This week Denzel Washington, a Mount Vernon Alumni, donated $100,000 and many friends to the Mount Vernon sports program from afar have sent in small amounts totaling $9,000. The total is $968,000 to keep all sports teams going, the school needs $300,000 in total to fund all sports... (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Obama, McCain find race issue isn't easily discarded Aug 3, 2008
That leads many to assume the worst -- asking, for instance, why the McCain campaign featured two blond white women, Britney Spears and Paris Hilton, in a recent TV ad spoofing Obama as opposed to, say, Brad Pitt and Denzel Washington. "It's simple: These are three of the biggest celebrities in the world. That's why they were chosen," said Tucker Bounds, a McCain spokesman. (Los Angeles Times)
Being black in Hollywood still exception, not the rule Aug 2, 2008
(CNN) -- Will Smith has made epic blockbusters a Fourth of July tradition, and Denzel Washington is one of the most recognized faces in show business. Brad Bailey watched "Black in America" with friends who have been involved in the film industry. (CNN -- US)
The villains we love to hate Aug 1, 2008
Forest Whitaker as dictator/cannibal Idi Amin in "The Last King of Scotland." Sean Penn as a Boston mobster in "Mystic River." Denzel Washington as a corrupt cop in "Training Day.". And at this year's Oscars alone: Tilda Swinton as an ethics-challenged lawyer in "Michael Clayton," Daniel-Day Lewis as a murderous misanthrope in "There Will Be Blood " and Javier Bardem as a remorseless killing machine in "No Country for Old Men.". (Juneau Empire)
Whose star will shine on the big stage? Jul 31, 2008
None are guaranteed rave reviews ask Julia Roberts or Denzel Washington or massive ticket sales. USA TODAY asks celebrity columnist and culture vulture Michael Musto to assess various celebs' chances. (USA Today -- Life)
Likable celebs best for branding Jul 28, 2008
Actors Will Smith, Denzel Washington, Matt Damon, Halle Berry and George Clooney were the most likable celebrities. Oprah Winfrey's interior designer Nate Berkus and Will Smith topped the chart for eliciting trust, followed by chef Mario Batali, golfer Tiger Woods and chef Paula Deen. (India Times, India)
Pro-Am basketball league thriving in Hartford Jul 27, 2008
With NBA players locked out by the league s owners, Allen played in the league that summer while He Got Game, the movie in which he co-starred with Denzel Washington, was in theaters. Apparently, Allen and his management felt that playing in the pro-am was a great way to highlight the movie. (New Haven Register, CT)
MURPHY'S FLAW Jul 24, 2008
It recalls the rivalry between Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman in Crimson Tide but with racial undercurrents. Although this is a more genial affair, don t overlook the allegorical significance of a modern black pop star at war with his conscience as well as his white colleagues. (New York Press)
* A-Rod signs with top talent agency in Beverly Hills Jul 24, 2008
The agency represents such movie stars as Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. Rodriguezs decision to join the agency comes at a time when he is a staple of celebrity gossip. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Frank DefordVIEWPOINT Jul 24, 2008 Obama movie: Who’d play lead? Jul 23, 2008 David Thomson: End of the affair Jul 22, 2008 Carter's 'Palace Council' needs a good pruning Jul 22, 2008 Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List July 28 - August 3 Jul 17, 2008 Movie and TV crews help Louisiana recover Jul 16, 2008 Summer fun in the nation's capital Jul 13, 2008 A childhood dream takes center stage at acting showcase Jul 13, 2008 WHO IS THAT MASKED ACTOR? Jul 13, 2008 East High grad wins major theater honor Jul 4, 2008 Could Heath Ledger really win an Oscar? Jul 4, 2008 Breakthrough Brit Jul 3, 2008 Ledger's Joker has Oscar buzz Jul 2, 2008 Berry does historical fiction best Jul 1, 2008 Here's to you, kids! Jul 1, 2008 Sony Pictures Entertainment Announces Promotions of Valerie Van Galder and Marc Weinstock to Co-Presidents of Worldwide Theatrical Marketing Jun 29, 2008 Sir Elton's summer ball raises 6.6m Jun 28, 2008 Mandela marks 90th birthday with London concert Jun 27, 2008 Rapper West scoops two BET awards Jun 26, 2008 Stars prep for Madiba bash Jun 26, 2008 Rapper Kanye West wins 2 prizes at BET Awards Jun 26, 2008 Winners of the 2008 BET Awards Jun 25, 2008 West, Keys Among Top BET Winners Jun 25, 2008 Happy Birthday Mandela Jun 24, 2008 Drawing on star power Jun 17, 2008 Lakers still alive, beat Celtics 103-98 in Game 5 Jun 17, 2008 Dialing up the intensity Jun 16, 2008 All-Time Top Five Football Movies Jun 16, 2008 All-Time Top Five Boxing Films Jun 16, 2008 Miraculous comeback fuels Celtics Jun 14, 2008 C's get some home cooking Jun 13, 2008 Celtics storm back, beat Lakers 97-91 in Game 4 Jun 13, 2008 Twist Endings That Redeem Movies Jun 12, 2008 CARLSBAD: Boys & Girls Club alumnus wins recognition Jun 12, 2008 Stars come out, LA style Jun 11, 2008 Jack Nicholson is courtside at NBA finals Jun 11, 2008 SIGHTS & SOUNDS: Galaxy of stars on hand Jun 11, 2008 Celebs Show Up For Game Three Of NBA Finals Jun 11, 2008 5Top: Actors with great track records Jun 10, 2008 Spike Lee Talks About The Importance Of 'Miracle At St. Anna,' Says It's A Struggle To Make James Brown Biopic Jun 9, 2008 What Does Obama Presidency Mean? Jun 6, 2008 Our '95 World Cup story Jun 6, 2008 Put this in your playbook Jun 5, 2008 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Honors Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer Jun 5, 2008 Uni Follows Sigma Protocol Jun 4, 2008 MTV Movie Awards: Johnny Depp, Ellen Page, 'Transformers' -- And Hilarious Displays Of Ego -- Win Big Jun 2, 2008 Movies that make a man cry May 31, 2008 For Zigman, film scores are his calling May 26, 2008 'The Color Purple' May 25, 2008 Viewpoint: 'Rudy' is Cream of the Sports Movie Crop May 22, 2008 'Dancing' success plays 3 different ways May 20, 2008 'Dancing' just Taylor's first step to Hollywood May 20, 2008 Renee Parenteau Her career got her close to the stars May 20, 2008 A black hole May 18, 2008 More of this story May 18, 2008 'Dancing' accelerates Taylor's transition to Tinseltown May 18, 2008 Orci on Transformers 2 and Star Trek May 17, 2008 Tom Cruise Elected President May 17, 2008 Why I love my job: Casting director May 17, 2008 High And Inside With...Shortstop Jon Karcich May 16, 2008 The 'Hottest Ticket on Television' Has Been Announced: The BET AWARDS '08 May 16, 2008 New DVD releases May 14, 2008 He still knows how to crack that whip May 13, 2008 Debate drama hits the shelves May 11, 2008 Read more... May 10, 2008
In that vein, I particularly believe that the recent ascendancy of black movie stars -- notably Denzel Washington and Will Smith -- can be largely accounted for by the prior acceptance of the personable black athlete. Whereas Washington and Smith usually are viewed as the heirs to Sidney Poitier, he was really something of an anomaly -- a distant one-off separated by so many years. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
A-Rod moving into entertainment? Jul 23, 2008
The agency represents such movie stars as Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. There arent too many athletes that go Hollywood, said Derek Jeter, Rodriguezs teammate with the Yankees. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Denzel Washington, left, Barack Obama and Will Smith ... Of the 232 respondents to that question on , 58 (25 percent) picked Denzel Washington. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
There's no one now who justifies that money, except for maybe Denzel Washington, the best old-fashioned star of the age, and there's less and less inclination to pay the money. So discoveries still work, and "discovery" still extends to racial type as well as young people. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Denzel Washington may be a bit old to play Carter's hero, Edward Trotter Wesley Jr.. But the smooth actor would bring panache to the character, a novelist and intellectual who during the 1950s and '60s finds himself in the middle of a strange, convoluted civil rights conspiracy whose tendrils reach all the way to the White House. (USA Today -- Life)
-- 10 p.m. American Pie (Seann William Scott, Jason Biggs, Tara Reid) -- 11:40 p.m. The Great Outdoors (Annette Bening) Saturday, August 2 -- 1:15 a.m. Commando (Alyssa Milano) -- 2:50 a.m. The Professional (Natalie Portman) -- 4:45 a.m. Class (Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, John Cusack) -- 6:30 a.m. Mannequin (Kim Cattrall) -- 8 a.m. The Rocketeer (Jennifer Connelly) -- 10 a.m. Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (Keri Russell) -- 11:35 a.m. Carbon Copy (Denzel Washington) -- 1:10 p.m. Johnny Be Good (Uma... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Still reeling from Katrina's destruction, the state was able to accommodate the film, a thriller starring Denzel Washington, she says. "It sent a message to Hollywood: We are back and open for business," Day says. (USA Today -- Life)
A scene from the 1993 film "The Pelican Brief," starring Denzel Washington, was shot at Ben's, and the walls are lined with photos of other celebrities who have stopped in for a quick meal. Don't Miss. (CNN -- Travel)
" Applause mixes with laughter. Five minutes and Davis' act is over. A team rushes out to change the set. For years, talent scouts have been coming to Conti's studio in search of the right actor for their next play, commercial, movie. The last big name to show up looking for talent was Academy Award winner Denzel Washington, pictured on a back wall with Conti. Davis is hoping someone will discover her there. If anyone has a shot, she does, says Conti, a former soap opera star. He should know. He... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
But until Meryl Streep or Denzel Washington are forced to report to the set at 4 a.m. for six hours of makeup application, I'll always be more impressed with the collected works of "Planet of the Apes" star Kim Hunter and that dude who played Admiral Ackbar in "Return of the Jedi." No Edward Norton method-acting move can match the 277 "Star Trek" episodes that Michael Dorn spent with that small mountain range on his head as Worf the Klingon. (Bonus suffering points: Like many actors who work in... (San Francisco Chronicle)
"A lot of people's hometowns don't do stuff. If you're from L.A., nobody cares because Johnny Depp and Denzel Washington are from L.A.," Sanders said with a laugh. "It's nice to have a town who backs you and supports you.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Besides Hopkins as cannibalistic killer Lecter, bad guys who won include Fredric March in the title role of 1932's "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"; F. Murray Abraham as Mozart's mortal enemy in 1984's "Amadeus"; Kathy Bates as a novelist's demented fan in 1990's "Misery"; Denzel Washington as a corrupt cop in 2001's "Training Day"; and Charlize Theron as a serial killer in 2003's "Monster.". The last two years have brought Oscar wins by Forest Whitaker as brutal dictator Idi Amin in "The Last King of... (CNN -- Law)
He's an award winning screenwriter who overcame an extremely tough childhood (so tough it was made into a film starring Denzel Washington) and started out as a security guard at a studio. He was wonderful - the kind of person who could turn a Lada into a Ferrari. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Besides Hopkins as cannibalistic killer Lecter, bad guys who won include Fredric March in the title role of 1932 s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde ; F. Murray Abraham as Mozart s mortal enemy in 1984 s Amadeus ; Kathy Bates as a novelist s demented fan in 1990 s Misery ; Denzel Washington as a corrupt cop in 2001 s Training Day ; and Charlize Theron as a serial killer in 2003 s Monster. The last two years have brought Oscar wins by Forest Whitaker as brutal dictator Idi Amin in The Last King of... (KHOU.com, TX)
Denzel Washington would be perfect he never looks bad. Turning The Page. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Whether shes holding her own against stars like Robert De Niro, Denzel Washington, Sean Penn and Tom Cruise or winning over her fellow kids in movies like Charlottes Web or The Cat in the Hat, Fanning seems to top everyones list of Child Star Most Likely to Survive Puberty. (If the controversy over the critically panned Sundance flick Hounddog cant sink her, nothing will. (MSNBC -- News)
"They have worked magnificently well together as partners for more than a decade, and they have an incredible and enviable track record of success. By reuniting their talents, we will bring their experience and leadership to our offices overseas where we will deliver their consistent innovation and skill and make sure that our campaigns get the same strong care and treatment abroad. As we place our global marketing structure under one roof, Marc and Val each bring with them the trust and... (PR Newswire)
Alongside the likes of Elizabeth Hurley and Jemima Khan were Hollywood actors including Denzel Washington, Will Smith and Uma Thurman, as well as the former American president Bill Clinton. Fittingly, records were broken at the ball's auction, which raises money for the Elton John Aids Foundation. (Independent)
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton and US actor Denzel Washington are among those due to attend the concert, which was to kick off at 6:30 pm (1730 GMT). "We're particularly honoured that he'll be celebrating his birthday here in London and that he's using his birthday to selflessy fundraise and build further support for his exceptional 46664 charity," said Brown. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Awards were handed out to Halle Berry and Denzel Washington in the acting categories. Lil Wayne picked up the best new rap artist award, which was voted for by viewers. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Prime Minister Gordon Brown, British Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton and US actor Denzel Washington are among those due to attend. "The reason why Mr Mandela is coming to this concert is that it is his way of saying thank-you to the British people for the Free Nelson Mandela Concert at Wembley in 1988," a 46664 spokesperson told AFP.. (iAfrica.com)
The best and actress awards went to Oscar winners Denzel Washington and Halle Berry, neither of whom attended. The eighth annual BET Awards was presented by the BET (Black Entertainment Television) Networks cable group, which carried the three-hour show live. (Xinhuanet, China)
Actor: Denzel Washington. Female athlete: Candace Parker. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Actor: Denzel Washington ... Actor: Denzel Washington. (WNBC.com, NY)
"What I remember about him is kindness, obviously tremendous courage and the ability to endure. He just has this regal quality. People just love him. He commands respect."- Oscarwinning actor Denzel Washington. "He doesn't look at life with violence or rage. He looks at it with strength, bravery and courage, in his own spirit. And surely that's how we should look at it too." - Sarah Ferguson. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Some, for example, were photographs from actors, including those sent by Academy Award winners Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman. But other personalities, such as actress Ashley Judd, model Cindy Crawford and comedian Phyllis Diller, mailed back little works of art. (Fresno Bee)
NFL star Terrell Owens and rap mogul P. Diddy were among the new celebrity faces, joining Hollywood A-listers Nicholson, Denzel Washington, Dustin Hoffman and soccer star David Beckham. Pierce denied a report that he he'll have surgery on his sprained knee, although he may need one once he decides to have an MRI in assess the damage. (FOX 11, AZ)
Such as it was, the NBA's VIP guest list included "He Got Game" duo Spike Lee and Denzel Washington, who were no doubt rooting for Ray Allen even if they like the Lakers better; Spike's brother Malcolm Lee; Sean "Diddy" Combs; Sally Field; Jack Nicholson; Lou Adler; Lionel Richie; Chili Peppers bassist Flea and bandmate Anthony Kiedis; Spanish basketball sensation Ricky Rubio; Bob Dylan's oldest son, filmmaker Jesse Dylan; NBA alum Spencer Haywood; and Grammy-winning singer Ashanti, who said she... (Boston Globe)
" 3. Remember the Titans (2000; Written by Gregory Allen Howard and Directed by Boaz Yakin): Denzel Washington stars as Herman Boone, the man hired as coach for the football team of T.C. Williams High School, a newly desegregated school in Alexandria, Virginia. Based on true events and set in 1971, the story follows the players as they clash over race issues and shows Boone's influence in setting the team straight and directing them towards success. Boone encounters a heavy backlash from the... (Suite101.com)
The Hurricane (1999; Written by Armyan Bernstein & Dan Gordon and Directed by Norman Jewison): Rubin "Hurricane" Carter (Denzel Washington) is an up-and-coming African-American boxer and contender for the middleweight title before his journey is derailed by an arrest for a triple murder conviction. Pleading his innocence, Carter remained in jail for almost 20 years before a determined group of people read his autobiography, "The 16th Round," believed in his innocence and was able to free him... (Suite101.com)
Some of Hollywoods brightest stars glimmered, including the usuals: Jack Nicholson, Denzel Washington and Dyan Cannon. They were joined by former NFL star Jerry Rice, actress Jennifer Garner with husband Ben Affleck, singer Justin Timberlake and Arizona quarterback Matt Leinart. (Altus Times, OK)
Aside from usual suspects Jack Nicholson, Dyan Cannon, and Penny Marshall, nabobs on the NBA's guest list included buddies Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, whose better half, Jennifer Garner, was sitting elsewhere in the arena, talk show type Jimmy Kimmel, soccer star David Beckham, Justin Timberlake, Larry David, Spike Lee, and A-list actors Denzel Washington, Will Smith, Tobey Maguire, and Dustin Hoffman. Surfer Kelly Slater was riding the wave of excitement, as were "Idol" judge Randy Jackson,... (Boston Globe)
Anchorage Daily News. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of our admission into the U.S.. (Anchorage Daily News)
A criminally underrated and unseen Denzel Washington film, this supernatural noir seems very derivative until the ending. At the beginning of the film Denzel Washington s character Detective Hobbes says in voiceover, Let me tell you about the time I almost died. (Suite101.com)
Past inductees have included NBA great Michael Jordan, actors Denzel Washington and Jennifer Lopez, and former NATO commander Gen. Wesley Clark. But it's the folks at home and in the community that have made the biggest impression on Nelson. (North County Times)
Other VIPs on the guest list included soccer stud David Beckham, who was sitting next to Celtics managing partner Irv Grousbeck, directors Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee, and Penny Marshall, New Kid Donnie Wahlberg, A-list actors Denzel Washington, Matt Damon, Dustin Hoffman, Eddie Murphy, Sylvester Stallone, Kristin Davis, Tobey Maguire, and Adam Sandler, Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis, rapper Kanye West, ex-boxing champ Floyd Mayweather, and former NBA player John Salley. (Our boy... (Boston Globe)
Actors Denzel Washington, Dustin Hoffman, Timothy Hutton, Kristin Davis, Hilary Duff, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon were others who showed up along with directors Spike Lee and Penny Marshall, along with Playboy boss Hugh Hefner and his girlfriends, the stars of the reality show "The Girls Next Door.". Former Lakers standouts Rick Fox and A.C. Green, ex-Celtics Jo Jo White and Bill Walton, and European soccer players Didier Drogba and Darren Bent were in attendance. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Actors included Jack Nicholson, of course, Denzel Washington and Dyan Cannon, all in their familiar courtside seats. Also on hand: Dustin Hoffman, Spike Lee, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Penny Marshall, Hugh Hefner, Donnie Wahlberg, Timothy Hutton, Tobey Maguire and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Affleck, Damon and Wahlberg, of course, are from the Boston area and are Boston Celtics fans. (USA Today -- Sports)
Actors Denzel Washington, Dustin Hoffman, Timothy Hutton, BenAffleck and Matt Damon and actress Penny Marshall were others whoshowed up, along with director Spike Lee and Playboy boss HughHefner and the Girls Next Door. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Though hed done TV work and appeared in films such as Colors, Don Cheadle really first drew attention when he appeared as scarily funny Mouse opposite Denzel Washington in Devil in a Blue Dress. It was the kind of razor-sharp performance that makes viewers wish the film had done well enough to warrant a sequel. (MSNBC -- News)
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African-Americans are visible in music (the hip hop, rap and R&B variety not the classic stuff); in the sports which, cynics and racists say demand more brawn than brain (American football, basketball, baseball, athletics), and less so golf until Tiger Woods took that one off the list; the movies (Will Smith, Denzel Washington) and entertainment TV (Oprah Winfrey, Tyra Banks). For that reason, the relative poor social success of African-Americans was partly put down to limited - or too many bad... (allAfrica.com)
11 Chester Williams: We had a few options here Oprah, sadly, was unavailable so we settled on Denzel Washington after his moving portrayol of boxer Rubin Carter in 'The Hurricane. 10 Joel Stransky: The beauty of casting Gavin Hood is two-fold; he is a former actor, having played the lead role in South African rugby drama, 'The Game', in the late 1980s, whilst he is an Oscar winner, winning the little statue in 2006 for the world-acclaimed 'Tsotsi. (iAfrica.com)
- Leonardo DiCaprio, Denzel Washington, Andy Garcia, Ice Cube, Chili Peppers Flea and Anthony Kiedis, producer David Katzenberg, soccer star David Beckham and wife Posh Spice, Tobey Maguire, and Robert Downey Jr. We do know Lakers great Magic Johnson will be in Boston, and word is he wants to party. For a fee - $40,000, to be exact - we're told Magic has offered to host a shindig with other Lakers alums. (Boston Globe)
Former recipients of the Champion of Youth Award include: former Secretary of State Colin Powell; award-winning actor and BGCA national spokesperson Denzel Washington; media mogul Ted Turner; tennis star Anna Kournikova; Major League Baseball and Reader's Digest. Ballmer received the award before an audience of more than 600 volunteers and donors during a festive evening with entertainment provided by talented Boys Club members. (PR Newswire)
Also in the works are The Chancellor Manuscript -- bought by Paramount for $4m and being developed as a starring vehicle for Leo Di Caprio, and MGM's remake of The Matarese Circle, which will star Denzel Washington. Reviews. (IGN FilmForce)
Working his gum like a waitress in a small-town diner, Depp strolled out to screams well, not from good pals and fellow Comedic Performance nominees Seth Rogen and Hill telling the audience he had no idea how he snagged the award, since, "You can ask anyone, I'm not a very funny person." Depp did it again in the Best Villain category, besting Topher Grace, Denzel Washington, Javier Bardem and Angelina Jolie with his turn as the murderous, pancake-makeup-wearing barber in "Sweeney Todd: The Demon... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Glory (1989) The tragedy and cultural pain of it all is so intense from the flogging of Denzel Washington to the final sequence when the soldiers in freeze frame face the fort s cannon ... When Denzel Washington lays his Congressional medal over Meg Ryan s tombstone. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
His did film scoring and arranging before his big break, writing the music for the Denzel Washington drama John Q (2002), directed by Zigman's friend Nick Cassavetes. Then, as now, Zigman's method is the same: Watch the movie, then write the music. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
"I had someone tell me, 'I'll give you $1 million if Denzel Washington plays Mister.' Denzel Washington doesn't even sing.". When Sanders invited the press to watch a run-through of the play, Gayle King, Winfrey's best friend and the editor of her O magazine, was among the invitees. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
But the chemistry between Denzel Washington and Will Patton was fascinating. Plus, any time a movie's soundtrack can be recognized by anyone from age 16 to 60, you have to give credit where it's deserved. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Also among the rewards he's already reaped from his "Dancing" success: a lunch date two weeks ago with Denzel Washington. They met at a sushi restaurant in Hollywood and spent 2 1/2 hours discussing football, acting and the similarities between the two. (FOX 11, AZ)
Among the rewards already reaped by the Miami Dolphins defensive end thanks to his Dancing success was a lunch date two weeks ago with Denzel Washington. They met at a sushi restaurant in Hollywood and spent 2 hours discussing football, acting and the similarities between the two. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Over the years, she's done makeup for such people as Denzel Washington, Donny Osmond, Elliot Gould, Jimmy Smits, John Stamos, Virginia Madsen and the Seinfeld cast. Her work has appeared in magazines like People and Runner's World and in catalogues such as Land's End. (Florida Times-Union)
Last year, Denzel Washington found himself at two extremes. He directed and starred in "The Great Debaters," a historical drama that used a feel-good formula to tell the somewhat-true story of a Texas debate team in the 1930s. (Boston Globe)
George Clooney, Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington, Hillary Swank, Clint Eastwood, Helen Merrin and a few others. And there is, of course, the young people s rejection of old black and white movies except in occasional documentaries. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Among the rewards already reaped by the Miami Dolphins defensive end thanks to his "Dancing" success was a lunch date two weeks ago with Denzel Washington. They met at a sushi restaurant in Hollywood and spent 2 1/2 hours discussing football, acting and the similarities between the two. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Q: There was a story that just broke about a script you wrote that Tom Cruise and Denzel Washington might star in. ORCI: The 28th Amendment is a movie that we wrote 10 years ago. (IGN FilmForce)
May 15, 2008 - Tom Cruise will reportedly play the President of the United States opposite Denzel Washington as the villain in the Phillip Noyce-directed political thriller 28th Amendment ... According to , Cruise would play President Ben Cahill who "discovers the United States is actually being controlled by a super secret organization (run by Denzel Washington) that terminates those that get in its way.". (IGN FilmForce)
What I do: While Alpha Tyler is busy looking for actors to fill roles in the television and film productions of Tyler Perry Studios, she also is looking for fresh faces who might become the next Denzel Washington or Halle Berry. "I'm in charge of all casting for the studio," she said, which created the popular Madea films and the "House of Payne" television sitcom. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
JK: I'm a huge fan of Denzel Washington. Remember the Titans always sticks out there for me. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
BET AWARDS '08 NOMINEES AND CATEGORIES Best Female R&B Best Male R&B Best Group Mary J. Blige Chris Brown Danity Kane Mariah Carey Raheem DeVaughn Day 26 Keyshia Cole J. Holiday Gnarls Barkley Alicia Keys Ne-Yo Playaz Circle Rihanna Trey Songz UGK Best Gospel Best Female Best Male Artist Hip Hop Artist Hip Hop Artist The Clark Sisters Missy Elliott Common Kirk Franklin Eve Jay-Z Deitrick Haddon Kid Sister Lil' Wayne Marvin Sapp Lil Mama Snoop Dogg Trin-I-Tee 5:7 Trina Kanye West Best New Artist... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Denzel Washington directs and stars in an upbeat tale about a 1930s professor at a small Texas college for black students who challenges racial divides by assembling a world-class debate team that winds up in a showdown with the golden-tongued squad from Harvard. The movie comes in a single-disc or two-disc edition, with extras that include deleted scenes, commentary by Washington, a background featurette and two music videos. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Denzel directs: In addition to starring, Denzel Washington directed "The Great Debaters," an inspirational account inspired by a true story. Washington plays Melvin B. Tolson, who led a top-notch squad of African American high school debaters in 1935. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Directed by Denzel Washington and produced by Oprah Winfrey, the film recalls moments from both of their film careers. There are touches of "Glory" wrapped in "The Color Purple," scenes from "Antwone Fisher" siphoned through "Cry Freedom." It's not overly original but it is moving. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Other distinguished members of BGCA's Alumni Hall of Fame include actor Denzel Washington, entertainer Jennifer Lopez, former NBA superstar Michael Jordan, WNBA standout Swin Cash, Olympic swimming champion Brooke Bennett, and Gen. Wesley Clark, former NATO supreme allied commander. For more than 100 years, has been changing and saving young lives, providing hope and opportunity for kids who need them most. (PNN Online)
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