Dailies News Oct 10, 2008
2007; Academy Awards; Babel; Best Picture; Best Supporting Actress; DreamGirls; Eddie Murphy; Forest Whitaker; Jennifer Hudson; Little Miss Sunshine; Mike Richards; Oscar; The Departed; best actress; best director; best supporting actor; helen mirren; last king of scotland; letters from iwo jima; martin; Martin Scorsese; oscar predictions; sam rubin; the queen; Check in with Vegas odds maker John Avello before wagering on this Sunday's kudocast. 2007; Best Picture; Eddie Murphy; Forest Whitaker;... (Variety)
David Jones, 74; director's influence spanned Atlantic Oct 3, 2008
In the 1970s Mr. Jones directed four Gorky plays: "Enemies" - with a remarkable cast that included Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, Patrick Stewart, and John Wood - as well as "The Lower Depths," "Summerfolk," and "The Zykovs," all at Aldwych Theater, the Royal Shakespeare Company's London home. In 1990, he added a fifth Gorky work, "Barbarians.". (Boston Globe)
ECONOMY SCRAMBLED Oct 3, 2008
" went Variety's astonishing headline back in 1929. Here, in another century, the bible of showbiz has had to repeat its famous headline, as it did on Sept. 30, 2008. IF THIS was the week that was, I shud der to think of the weeks that will be. As I wrote yesterday in my syndicated column, I bought Newman's Own products this week. Let's keep buying them and contribute to Paul Newman's vision of helping children with cancer via the Hole in the Wall Gang. I was amused at how Paul's obits and... (New York Post -- Gossip)
FOX411: Michael Jackson Turned Down Again Sep 25, 2008
How could I have left out Helen Mirren, Deborah Norville, Blythe Danner and Frank Langella. It was the A-list event of the night, the week, and maybe the month. (Fox News)
POWERFUL LADIES AS DIVERSION Sep 25, 2008
It's so distracting, and great men must never be disturbed at their work," wrote the famous London hostess Emerald Cunard. Hmm, thinking of Mark Anthony, who threw it all away for Cleopatra, Napoleon ever distracted by Josephine, and Edward VIII, who gave up England's throne "for the sake of the woman I love," maybe there's a grain of truth in this. Although France's new president seems to be doing OK with his ladylove. THE GREATEST queen of them all - actress Helen Mirren - is return ing to the... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Blake rejects second chance to leave jail Sep 24, 2008
Tuesday, September 23 2008, 12:31 BST. Amy Winehouse's husband Blake Fielder-Civil has turned down a second chance to get out of jail early, this time refusing a stint in rehab. (Digital Spy)
Beckham 'working too hard to have a baby' Sep 24, 2008
Showbiz - News - Beckham 'working too hard to have a baby' - Digital Spy. Beckham 'working too hard to have a baby. (Digital Spy)
Infotainment Sep 24, 2008
Helen Mirren and Christine Baranskinew york: Actresses Helen Mirren, (L), and Christine Baranski attend the Metropolitan Opera opening night gala at Lincoln Centre. ap. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
The usual suspects win at Emmy Awards Sep 23, 2008
Helen Mirren said, quoting Jackie Gleasons line from The Honeymooners. As the show opened at the Nokia Theatre, Howie Mandel and his fellow hosts riffed about a lack of material for the ceremony. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Mad Men and 30 Rock Win Top Emmys Sep 23, 2008
" "I thank my parents for somehow raising me to have confidence that is disproportionate with my looks and abilities. That is what all parents should do," said Fey, who also won for best actress and writing in a comedy series. Emmy voters rewarded quality, not ratings: Many of the winners draw relatively small audiences. AMC's Mad Men, which looks at America through the prism of Madison Avenue, is lucky to get 2 million viewers. Glenn Close of FX's Damages and Bryan Cranston of AMC's Breaking... (Time.com)
'Mad Men,' '30 Rock'top Emmys Sep 22, 2008
Helen Mirren said, quoting Jackie Gleasons line from The Honeymooners. . (MSNBC -- Race)
All Emmy blog posts Sep 22, 2008
Cynthia Littleton On the Air - Blog on Variety. Choose the one that's best for you. (Variety)
The Schwetty Balls of the Golden Globes Sep 22, 2008
" Thank God, Tom Hanks and Mr. Borat spiced up an otherwise average evening. Too bad Warren Beatty only uses them 5 times on the screen in 40 years. Sasha is now the young reigning King of Scrotum! Psst... don't tell Helen Mirren who now owns the Royal Jewels! 4:08 PM Kimber Says: Cohen is right. He did deserve an award for that. 1:58 PM Kate Says: I was LMAO! at Sacha's speech! It was hilarious!! Love his sense of humor. 12:50 PM Bren Says: I thought it was great! 11:01 AM Anonymous Says: it's... (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
Dreamgirls Wins Big at the Golden Globes Sep 22, 2008
Top drama winners included Helen Mirren (best actress for The Queen), Babel, (best drama) and Forest Whitaker (best actor for The Kind of Scotland) ... I'm just stunned that something Helen Mirren was involved in didn't win ... 10:45 p.m. Best actress in a motion picture, drama goes to Helen Mirren (of course. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
Globes confirm Oscar favourites Sep 22, 2008
Dame Helen Mirren was such a certainty for best actress that fellow dame Judi Dench, nominated in the same category, did not even attend. An Oscar nomination is beyond doubt next week, and her eventual triumph at Hollywood's top award ceremony must now be regarded as a mere formality. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
British actors dominate TV Globes Sep 22, 2008
Dame Helen Mirren, who also won a film acting Globe, and Jeremy Irons triumphed for Elizabeth I, which was named best mini-series. Bill Nighy and Emily Blunt won awards for the TV film Gideon's Daughter, and Hugh Laurie won his second Globe for the US medical drama House. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
And the Most Awkward Award Goes To | Us Weekly Online Sep 22, 2008
Helen Mirrens breasts ... "Helen Mirren's acceptance speech, putting down Americans as 'some good, some bad' was distasteful and classless. I would liken it to being a guest in someone's home and insulting them at their own dinner table over a nice meal. She should thank her lucky stars Americans were 'generous' enough to even notice her. Can you imagine if Meryl Streep were in London accepting a British award and she made a remark about how bad the oral cavities of most Brits are? or perhaps... (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
Presidential election plays part at Emmy ceremony Sep 22, 2008
" Helen Mirren said, quoting Jackie Gleason's line from "The Honeymooners. " Notable Emmy winners included Zeljko Ivanek of FX's "Damages"; Dianne Wiest of HBO's "In Treatment"; Piven of HBO's "Entourage"; and Smart of ABC's "Samantha Who. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Prince Philip told Downing Street to "---- off" over Diana funeral Sep 21, 2008
The most detailed version of events so far came from the part-fictional portrayal of the Royal family in the film The Queen, for which actress Helen Mirren was awarded an Oscar. No one from Buckingham Palace was available for comment (last night). (Telegraph.co.uk)
I'm switching my Emmy prediction to Bryan Cranston! Sep 20, 2008
Just last year Helen Mirren claimed another Emmy as best actress in a TV film as a police detective battling the bottle. Lastly, Cranston, personally speaking, is endearing and beloved across Hollywood. (Los Angeles Times)
'Lost' No More Sep 19, 2008
I saw him in London at the Donmar Warehouse opposite Helen Mirren in "Orpheus Descending." From there, stardom looked certain. Dating Charlize Theron, who was also hot as a pistol, sidetracked his career. (Fox News)
A royal stamp of approval still produces sales Sep 17, 2008
But when the autumn-winter 2008 styles appeared, it became clear that Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana had based their D&G line on the queen - both on the current head of state and on the character who won Helen Mirren an Academy Award in the movie "The Queen"; Paul Smith sent out Her Majesty's oh-so-proper head scarf look for autumn; and even fashion's eternal bad boy, Alexander McQueen, added a regal tribute with a ball gown printed with Pop Art portraits of the monarch. But beyond the... (International Herald Tribune)
Emmy Show To Borrow From Past Sep 16, 2008
Charlie Sheen, Helen Mirren, Jeremy Piven and Kristin Chenoweth will help open the show by delivering popular TV catch phrases. (Guess who says, Good morning, angels. (CBS News)
Oscars in the wings: Nerves, tears and cheers just offstage Sep 16, 2008
Waiting in the wings to greet her first was last year's lead actress winner, The Queen's Helen Mirren ... In a stunned and shaking voice, she said, "Ah, thank you Helen Mirren.". (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Aviator and Vera take Bafta glory Sep 16, 2008
" Best actor Foxx could not make the ceremony, but actress Helen Mirren read out his acceptance speech. "I'm honoured and proud to receive this Bafta. I'd like to thank the late Ray Charles himself. (Yahoo News -- Film Awards)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Sep 16, 2008
Artist Tracey Emin has donated a pencil sketch, while fans will also be able to bid for a script of The Queen signed by Oscar-winning star Dame Helen Mirren. Members of the public can also contribute to the auction by offering their own valuable items, such as books, clothes and antiques. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Bright season lights it up on stage Sep 12, 2008
Two of his screenplays, "The Queen" and "The Last King of Scotland" earned Oscars for their respective leads, Helen Mirren and Forest Whitaker. They also featured marvelous, textured scripts. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Senior Notes Sep 11, 2008
With Nicolas Cage, Jon Voight and Helen Mirren. Oct. 2: Moondance Alexander A spirited teen named Moondance Alexander finds her life taking an unexpected turn thanks to the appearance of a pinto pony named Checkers that appears to have leapt clear over the walls of his paddock. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Review: Cornelia Funke - Inkheart Sep 8, 2008
Funke's intriguing children's series will be brought to cinemas in 2009, starring Brendan Fraser, Helen Mirren, Paul Bettany, Andy Serkis, Jim Broadbent and Eliza Bennett ... Paul Bettany (Wimbledon, The Da Vinci Code) plays Dustfinger, while screen veterans Helen Mirren (The Queen, Calendar Girls) and Jim Broadbent (Moulin Rouge, Bridget Jones) will play Elinor and Fenoglio respectively. (Suite101.com)
Neil Sean: Simon Cowell Would Love to Take On Movies Sep 5, 2008
She may have played the Queen on screen, but dizzy Dame Helen Mirren has been trying to out-shock all the young stars beneath her with stories of loving cocaine. The actress who claims not to have had any surgery is shall I say more worried about the fact that people may not see her as a sex bomb. (Fox News)
Mirren 'too busy' to meet Queen Sep 4, 2008
Actress Dame Helen Mirren, who won an Oscar for portraying the Queen on screen, has turned down an invitation to have dinner with the real monarch. Dame Helen, 61, said she made "every effort" to make the date at Buckingham Palace but her filming schedule in the US was "impossible to change". (Yahoo News -- British Royal Family)
Buzz Briefs: Bon Jovi, Helen Mirren Sep 3, 2008
Actress Helen Mirren Dabbled With Coke uana. Oscar-winning British actress Helen Mirren said she used to love cocaine, but stopped taking the drug after learning that a Nazi war criminal profited from the trade, according to a magazine. (CBS News)
Just the jab, Madge Sep 3, 2008
Dame Helen Mirren doesn't believe boxer Mike Tyson, jailed for raping beauty. The 17-year-old daughter of US Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah. (Mirror.co.uk)
Summery fashion for Spring carnival Sep 3, 2008
26 pm, Wednesday September 03 2008. 16:46 AEST Wed Sep 3 2008. (Ninemsn)
Mirren defends comments on past date rapes Sep 3, 2008
British actress Dame Helen Mirren poses in the courtyard of the Elysee Palace before attending a ceremony at the president's official residence for honorees of France's most prestigious Legion D'Honneur award on July 3, 2008 in Paris, France ... Helen Mirren has urged fans to read the full content of her controversial interview in a British magazine before criticizing her recent comments about date rape ... A statement released by her representative, Stan Rosenfield, says, "Helen Mirren does not... (WOKR13 Rochester)
Helen Mirren: I used to love cocaine Sep 3, 2008
Helen Mirren: I used to love cocaine - Celebrities- msnbc ... Helen Mirren: I used to love cocaine ... Anne-Christine Poujoulat / AFP-Getty ImagesHelen Mirren, who won an Academy Award for her role in "The Queen," was quoted by GQ magazine as saying she used to dabble in marijuana and cocaine when she was younger. (MSNBC -- Politics)
'Queen' Star Admits To Past Drug Use Sep 3, 2008
It's only right that after a number of majestic performances on film, television and stage over the years, that British actress Helen Mirren get the royal red carpet treatment. Mirren has already been honored once this year, with a Best Actress Emmy for playing in the title role in the miniseries "Queen Elizabeth I" -- she may be Oscar-bound for playing Queen Elizabeth II in the aptly titled, "The Queen.". (KERO 23, CA)
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Helen Mirren is right: women must wake up to the reality of date rape Sep 2, 2008
Helen Mirren (Pic:Rex). Dame Helen Mirren doesn't believe boxer Mike Tyson, jailed for raping beauty pageant contestant Desiree Washington in a hotel room, was guilty ... Helen Mirren has revealed she used to take cocaine as a young party-going. (Mirror.co.uk)
Helen Mirren: 'I Loved Coke,' Used to Shoplift for Food Sep 2, 2008
Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren used to 'love coke' until she found out a Nazi war criminal profited by the drug trade. LONDON Oscar-winning British actress Helen Mirren said she used to love cocaine, but stopped taking the drug after learning that a Nazi war criminal profited from the trade, according to a magazine. (Fox News)
Mirren date-raped in college Sep 2, 2008
British actress Helen Mirren was date-raped twice when she was younger, but never reported the crimes. The 63-year-old actress, who won an Oscar for her performance in The Queen - revealed she was too scared to say no and forced to have sex. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Hayao Miyazaki, Helen Mirren, Emmanuelle Béart Sep 2, 2008
Hayao Miyazaki, Helen Mirren, Emmanuelle B ... Hayao Miyazaki, Helen Mirren, Emmanuelle B ... The Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren used to enjoy taking cocaine. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Globes confirm Oscar favourites Sep 2, 2008
Dame Helen Mirren was such a certainty for best actress that fellow dame Judi Dench, nominated in the same category, did not even attend. An Oscar nomination is beyond doubt next week, and her eventual triumph at Hollywood's top award ceremony must now be regarded as a mere formality. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
And the Most Awkward Award Goes To | Us Weekly Online Sep 2, 2008
Helen Mirrens breasts ... "Helen Mirren's acceptance speech, putting down Americans as 'some good, some bad' was distasteful and classless. I would liken it to being a guest in someone's home and insulting them at their own dinner table over a nice meal. She should thank her lucky stars Americans were 'generous' enough to even notice her. Can you imagine if Meryl Streep were in London accepting a British award and she made a remark about how bad the oral cavities of most Brits are? or perhaps... (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
British actors dominate TV Globes Sep 2, 2008
Dame Helen Mirren, who also won a film acting Globe, and Jeremy Irons triumphed for Elizabeth I, which was named best mini-series. Bill Nighy and Emily Blunt won awards for the TV film Gideon's Daughter, and Hugh Laurie won his second Globe for the US medical drama House. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
Dreamgirls Wins Big at the Golden Globes Sep 2, 2008
Top drama winners included Helen Mirren (best actress for The Queen), Babel, (best drama) and Forest Whitaker (best actor for The Kind of Scotland) ... I'm just stunned that something Helen Mirren was involved in didn't win ... 10:45 p.m. Best actress in a motion picture, drama goes to Helen Mirren (of course. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
The Schwetty Balls of the Golden Globes Sep 2, 2008
" Thank God, Tom Hanks and Mr. Borat spiced up an otherwise average evening. Too bad Warren Beatty only uses them 5 times on the screen in 40 years. Sasha is now the young reigning King of Scrotum! Psst... don't tell Helen Mirren who now owns the Royal Jewels! 4:08 PM Kimber Says: Cohen is right. He did deserve an award for that. 1:58 PM Kate Says: I was LMAO! at Sacha's speech! It was hilarious!! Love his sense of humor. 12:50 PM Bren Says: I thought it was great! 11:01 AM Anonymous Says: it's... (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
Mirren Criticized Over Rape Remarks Sep 2, 2008
Helen Mirren PA Article Tools ... "In practice, only a tiny minority of women report to the police and this is in part because they fear not being believed or find themselves blamed for their experiences. Attitudes such as those attributed to Helen Mirren only serve to exacerbate this situation." ... Russell said that because rape is still a taboo in our society, "on the one hand, Helen Mirren's willingness to talk publicly about her experiences should be welcomed. At the same time, her apparent... (Time.com)
Nazi beast turned me off cocaine Sep 1, 2008
Helen Mirren has revealed she used to take cocaine as a young party-going actress. The star who won an Oscar for The Queen said she loved the drug - but turned her back on it because of a Nazi war criminal. (Mirror.co.uk)
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29 pm, Monday September 01 2008. 11:48 AEST Mon Sep 1 2008. (Ninemsn)
Top Gear show on road to Australia Sep 1, 2008
HELEN Mirren on snorting cocaine and the reason she stopped, plus her verdict on the Queen: "It's a miracle she's never gone mad.". Font size. (NEWS.com.au)
Actress Mirren tells of date-rape Sep 1, 2008
Dame Helen Mirren gave an interview to ex-newspaper editor Piers Morgan. Oscar-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren has said she was date-raped while she was a student - but does not feel all such cases should go to court. (BBC News -- UK)
Helen's cocaine, rape past Sep 1, 2008
Oscar-winner Helen Mirren admitted she loved snorting cocaine and only stopped due to the capture of Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie, in an magazine interview out this month. The respected British actress (63) who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in 'The Queen', told the October issue of GQ men's monthly that she took the drug until her late thirties. (iAfrica.com)
All eyes are on Eisman's TV spot Aug 30, 2008
"In the show we discuss the social, legal and ethical aspects of what's transpiring in the world around us. From Roman Polanski's new documentary trying to expose trial misconduct to Helen Mirren looking hot in a bikini at 63 years of age. It's a take-no-prisoners live debate with a man I really admire, Dan Abrams!". In addition to her TV commitments, Eisman has been putting the finishing touches on her next book and giving back to the New York Public School system by acting as "principal for a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
From two expressions, to none at all Aug 27, 2008
Helen Mirren and Judi Dench are far older and rougher-looking than Ryan, but they are not oiling themselves into a fat suit, as Ryan does in the beginning of My Mom's New Boyfriend. The fact of the matter is there are no more hot-young-chick roles for women in their 40s and 50s, and why should there be. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
* Art with a capital A, and acting, too Aug 22, 2008
But he has occasionally flirted with the mainstream, most notably in his controversial film The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover (1989), which had something that might be described as a narrative line and the recognizable faces of Michael Gambon and Helen Mirren. He is back in flirtatious mood with his most recent film Nightwatching, which is purportedly a biographical snippet from the life of the Dutch Renaissance painter Rembrandt, and which stars Martin Freeman of The Office in a truly... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Penelope Cruz Gets a Hit for Woody Allen Aug 21, 2008
For Penelope, a win in Best Supporting Actress wouldn t be such a bad consolation prize after losing Best Actress two years ago to Helen Mirren for her work in Volver. Tuesday night at Hair at Shakespeare in the Park: Bob and Lynne Balaban with their two daughters, designer Nicole Mille, and a load of media types. (FOXNews)
Oscars for 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona,' Penelope Cruz and Woody Allen? Aug 18, 2008
At the previous Oscars, ("Volver") posed the most serious threat to usurp Helen Mirren ("The Queen") in the best-actress race but, having failed, now seems due to reign too. At the derby before that, many Oscarwatchers thought would finally have his big comeback, but "," despite nabbing a screenplay nomination, didn't catch fire, so the three-time winner is now sparking new heat. (Los Angeles Times)
Ursula Andress' got the 'best bikini body' Aug 5, 2008
Helen Mirren pictured recently in her bikini. Sacha Baron Cohen in his Mankini. (India Times, India)
Rihanna's mid-riff is the sexiest! Aug 3, 2008
Dame Helen Mirren, who recently wowed onlookers with her trim physique when she donned a bikini while on holiday in the Italian Riviera, came third in the poll. Sienna Miller, who showed off her enviable toned figure in a skimpy bikini while on holiday recently, shared the fourth spot with Liz Hurley. (India Times, India)
Helen Mirren's sexy stomach Aug 2, 2008
Survey: Helen Mirren has one of the sexiest celeb stomachs ... Survey: Helen Mirren has one of the sexiest celeb stomachs ... Dame Helen Mirren has one of the sexiest celebrity stomachs in the world, according to a new survey. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Mirren with sexiest stomach? Aug 2, 2008
Dame Helen Mirren has one of the sexiest celebrity stomachs in the world, according to a new survey. The 63-year-old actress who recently wowed onlookers with her trim physique when she donned a bikini while on holiday in the Italian Riviera came third in the poll, which was carried out by stomach-flattening supplement AntiBloat. (iAfrica.com)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jul 26, 2008
Artist Tracey Emin has donated a pencil sketch, while fans will also be able to bid for a script of The Queen signed by Oscar-winning star Dame Helen Mirren. Members of the public can also contribute to the auction by offering their own valuable items, such as books, clothes and antiques. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Oscars in the wings: Nerves, tears and cheers just offstage Jul 22, 2008
Waiting in the wings to greet her first was last year's lead actress winner, The Queen's Helen Mirren ... In a stunned and shaking voice, she said, "Ah, thank you Helen Mirren.". (Yahoo News -- Academy Awards)
Aviator and Vera take Bafta glory Jul 22, 2008
" Best actor Foxx could not make the ceremony, but actress Helen Mirren read out his acceptance speech. "I'm honoured and proud to receive this Bafta. I'd like to thank the late Ray Charles himself. (Yahoo News -- Film Awards)
