'Tropic Thunder' brings issues about cinema and race back to the fore Aug 17, 2008
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
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)
Obama movie: Who’d play lead? Jul 23, 2008
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)
David Thomson: End of the affair Jul 22, 2008
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)
Carter's 'Palace Council' needs a good pruning Jul 22, 2008
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)
Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List July 28 - August 3 Jul 17, 2008
-- 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)
Movie and TV crews help Louisiana recover Jul 16, 2008
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)
Summer fun in the nation's capital Jul 13, 2008
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)
A childhood dream takes center stage at acting showcase Jul 13, 2008
" 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)
WHO IS THAT MASKED ACTOR? Jul 13, 2008
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)
East High grad wins major theater honor Jul 4, 2008
"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)
Could Heath Ledger really win an Oscar? Jul 4, 2008
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)
Breakthrough Brit Jul 3, 2008
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)
Ledger's Joker has Oscar buzz Jul 2, 2008
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)
Berry does historical fiction best Jul 1, 2008
Denzel Washington would be perfect he never looks bad. Turning The Page. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Here's to you, kids! Jul 1, 2008
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)
Sony Pictures Entertainment Announces Promotions of Valerie Van Galder and Marc Weinstock to Co-Presidents of Worldwide Theatrical Marketing Jun 29, 2008
"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)
Sir Elton's summer ball raises 6.6m Jun 28, 2008
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)
Mandela marks 90th birthday with London concert Jun 27, 2008
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)
Rapper West scoops two BET awards Jun 26, 2008
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)
Stars prep for Madiba bash Jun 26, 2008
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)
Rapper Kanye West wins 2 prizes at BET Awards Jun 26, 2008
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)
Winners of the 2008 BET Awards Jun 25, 2008
Actor: Denzel Washington. Female athlete: Candace Parker. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
West, Keys Among Top BET Winners Jun 25, 2008
Actor: Denzel Washington ... Actor: Denzel Washington. (WNBC.com, NY)
Happy Birthday Mandela Jun 24, 2008
"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)
Lakers still alive, beat Celtics 103-98 in Game 5 Jun 17, 2008
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)
Drawing on star power Jun 17, 2008
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)
Dialing up the intensity Jun 16, 2008
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)
All-Time Top Five Boxing Films Jun 16, 2008
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)
All-Time Top Five Football Movies Jun 16, 2008
" 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)
Miraculous comeback fuels Celtics Jun 14, 2008
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)
C's get some home cooking Jun 13, 2008
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)
Celtics storm back, beat Lakers 97-91 in Game 4 Jun 13, 2008
Anchorage Daily News. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of our admission into the U.S.. (Anchorage Daily News)
Twist Endings That Redeem Movies Jun 12, 2008
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)
CARLSBAD: Boys & Girls Club alumnus wins recognition Jun 12, 2008
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)
Stars come out, LA style Jun 11, 2008
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)
Jack Nicholson is courtside at NBA finals Jun 11, 2008
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)
SIGHTS & SOUNDS: Galaxy of stars on hand Jun 11, 2008
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)
Celebs Show Up For Game Three Of NBA Finals Jun 11, 2008
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)
5Top: Actors with great track records Jun 10, 2008
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)
Spike Lee Talks About The Importance Of 'Miracle At St. Anna,' Says It's A Struggle To Make James Brown Biopic Jun 9, 2008
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What Does Obama Presidency Mean? Jun 6, 2008
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)
Our '95 World Cup story Jun 6, 2008
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)
Put this in your playbook Jun 5, 2008
- 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)
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Honors Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer Jun 5, 2008
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)
Uni Follows Sigma Protocol Jun 4, 2008
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)
