Service knits elderly, newborns together Nov 26, 2008
And although many of us may not be able to hum Elgar's "The Dream of Gerontius" or "Cockaigne," we all know "Pomp and Circumstance." Richards - also a pianist - says he and five brothers were named for musicians and "each of us plays an instrument." A number of his siblings appeared with their father as the wedding band in 2005's Cameron Diaz - Toni Collette - Shirley MacLaine film "In Her Shoes." Remember the guys whose joyous Caribbean stylings gave new life to old standards in a Philly... (Springfield Sun, PA)
Party guests upset by Diaz Nov 7, 2008
The 'In Her Shoes' actress, who was attending a lavish Halloween bash hosted by her close friend Drew Barrymore at her Hollywood Hills home, managed to annoy other partygoers by spending most of the evening smoking. A source told the New York Post newspaper: "Cameron was outside smoking the whole time, but when a couple of people asked if she had a cigarette, she always said no. It was so rude.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
An age of enlightenment Sep 16, 2008
In recent years, she has appeared in Bewitched with Nicole Kidman, In Her Shoes with Cameron Diaz and Rumor Has It with Jennifer Aniston. She played Coco Chanel, the late Parisian style icon, in a TV movie for Lifetime that aired this past weekend. (Globe and Mail)
Coco Chanel's Complexity Sep 11, 2008
MacLaines additional film credits include The Apartment with Jack Lemmon, Steel Magnolias with Julia Roberts, Postcards from the Edge with Meryl Streep, In Her Shoes with Cameron Diaz and Toni Collette, Bewitched with Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell and Rumor Has It with Jennifer Aniston and Kevin Costner. MMVIII, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News)
Tough as nails, but sweet inside Sep 3, 2008
I'm still overwhelmed at how inhuman human beings can be with one another," says the actress. Over the years, she has supported countless charities, including the Thalians (created in 1955 by young Hollywood types to aid those with mental and psychological illness and disease) and Project Angel Food (which provides daily meals for homebound people disabled by HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-threatening illnesses). While many other actresses have seen their workload decline in their later years,... (Globe and Mail)
Grey Goose Entertainment and Sundance Channel Announce Talent Pairings for Fourth Season of 'Iconoclasts' Premiering October 16 at 10 PM ET/PT Aug 19, 2008
She has given critically acclaimed performances in a wide range of films, including My Best Friend's Wedding, There's Something About Mary, Being John Malkovich, Any Given Sunday, Charlie's Angels, Shrek, Vanilla Sky, Gangs of New York, The Holiday, In Her Shoes and, most recently, What Happens in Vegas. She also produced a 10-episode worldwide adventure series, entitled Trippin for MTV. Diaz is a committed environmentalist and has been trained to deliver Al Gore's presentation on climate... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The stars come down to earth Apr 14, 2008
"I gained a comfort up there that I'd never really had with heights before," says Diaz, who has starred in There's Something About Mary, In Her Shoes and Gangs of New York. "I get vertigo really easily. And when I jump out of planes or go rock climbing, I'm mostly terrified all the time. But being at Machu Picchu, well, it was just amazing.". (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Pole dancing a role vault Mar 8, 2008
It's a huge contrast to the usually un-sexy roles the 35-year-old has played in the past, including Cameron Diaz's ordinary sister in In Her Shoes and her unforgettable title role as an ugly duckling in Muriel's Wedding. On a break from her acting and music careers, she's tackling the role of a lifetime -- parenthood, in partnership with musician husband Dave Galafassi. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Collette gives birth Jan 11, 2008
Her other films include About a Boy, In Her Shoes, Little Miss Sunshine and Evening. When you see news happening: SMS/MMS: 0406 THE AGE (0406 843 243), or us. (The Age)
ASK THE OLD PRO Nov 23, 2007
" Lloyd, who most recently portrayed a blind nursing home patient opposite Cameron Diaz in "In Her Shoes," and still plays tennis every day, doesn't mind that most people know him as Dr. Auschlander. "In one of my favorite episodes, a boy thinks he has cancer when he has his first wet dream, and I walk into the broom closet where he's hiding and discuss it with him," the actor says. "It was a wonderful idea for a scene," he says. "That series was like doing a very good Broadway show where you... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
New on DVD: Heigl makes getting 'Knocked Up' a riot Sep 28, 2007
In terms of quality, not box-office revenues, director Curtis Hanson had preceded this with a rare-to-any-era "quadruple": L.A. Confidential, Wonder Boys, 8 Mile and In Her Shoes. Streak ended, alas. (USA Today -- Life)
A look inside TIFF's star-shielding bubble Sep 7, 2007
Mega-celebrities get what they want in Toronto: privacy, preferred treatment and plenty of hidden entrances. From Friday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Fall books preview: Here's what's big and why Sep 6, 2007
She's still going strong at the box office (In Her Shoes, Rumor Has It) and in bookstores, where she's been a New Age pathfinder for two decades. On sale: Nov. 6. (USA Today)
What to see as the Show goes up Aug 31, 2007
His most recent film was In Her Shoes with Cameron Diaz. Every time I needed to talk to him, Norman was on the tennis court. (Telluride Daily Planet, CO)
Television movies for the week of August 26 Aug 26, 2007
TV Movies: August 26-September 1. G = General audiences PG = Parental Guidance PG-13 = Not recommended for preteens R = Restricted audience. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Little Miss Sunshine star pregnant Jul 10, 2007
The In Her Shoes star performed at Live Earth Sydney on Saturday with her rock band, Toni Collette and the Finish, in which Galafassi is the drummer. Toni was determined to play at the event - which was part of a series of worldwide concerts, organised by former US Vice-President Al Gore to raise awareness of global warming - because she is a keen environmentalist. (Stuff.co.nz)
Luckily, substance finally wins out over style Jun 23, 2007
Nevertheless, director Curtis Hanson (LA Confidential, Wonder Boys, 8 Mile and underrated romcom In Her Shoes) once again proves himself to be the classiest jack-of-all-trades director around, bringing an easygoing flair to proceedings that allows us to savour the characters and make the stock dialogue bearable. He also draws us into the poker games without relying on flashy camera work. (Scotsman)
Excitement isn't in the cards in 'Lucky You' May 4, 2007
As "In Her Shoes" demonstrated two years ago, he can't walk in heels. "Lucky You" could also have been dark and bruising, though perhaps Hanson is defending against cliche. (Boston Globe)
Fast-Paised review: 'Lucky You' May 4, 2007
Set in 2003, the flick is co-written and directed by Curtis Hanson ("In Her Shoes," "8 Mile"). Big question: "Lucky You" wrapped filming several years ago. (Chicago Tribune)
Cameron's commitment problems Feb 20, 2007
The 'In Her Shoes' star, who recently split from her long-term boyfriend Justin Timberlake, admits she struggles to commit - to film roles. She said: "I'm sure there are lots of great roles out there but I'm just bad at commitment. advertisement "I hate committing myself to anything and I'm bad at saying, 'Yeah, I'll show up and stay there for three months. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
