Victorias Secret party scores celebs Feb 4, 2008
Kevin Connelly from Entourage was closely admiring one of the dozens of women dressed up as Playboy bunnies while Regina King vamped it up for cameras. Though it may not have attracted the nights hottest stars, for sheer spectacle, Playboy had no competition. (MSNBC -- News)
He creates B.A.D.D. to do some good Feb 4, 2008
So he decided to start B.A.D.D., a mentoring program for male students (another teacher, Regina King, started a sister organization called FIERCE). Participation is strictly voluntary and there are no requirements for membership other than a willingness to be involved, he said. (Florida Times-Union)
TV One Commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Holiday with Two Documentary Specials on Monday, January 21 Jan 19, 2008
Noted celebrities, including Academy Award winning actress Halle Berry, Sanaa Lathan, Regina King and Hill Harper speak excerpts from Dr. King's most famous speeches throughout the special. MLK: A Dream Deferred repeats at 11 PM.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Indigo Girls honor slain hiker Jan 15, 2008
Actress Regina King (right) is 37. Actor Eddie Cahill ( CSI: New York ) is 30. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Holiday releases run gamut from mediocre to warm Dec 8, 2007
Loretta Devine delights as the family's matriarch and the cast, which includes Delroy Lindo, Idris Elba, Regina King, Sharon Leal, Laz Alonso, Mekhi Phifer and Chris Brown, in general is quite good. As holiday films go, while other critics might disagree, the PG-13-rated This Christmas deserves a C. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
'Enchanted' still top box office draw Dec 3, 2007
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'This Christmas,' 'Incredibles' Families Would Spice Up Our Holidays Dec 3, 2007
We'd tinkle the piano keys with Idris Elba, give Columbus Short a hug, help Regina King at the family dry cleaners, and after the holiday feast, sneak out to a nightclub with Chris Brown. Sure, we'd be facing a lot of drama but the free Baby concerts every night would more than make up for it. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Neither sweet nor sour, 'This Christmas' is a gift Nov 30, 2007
The middle sister (Sharon Leal) voices her irritation that her older sister (Regina King), a smart, outspoken woman, permits herself to be manipulated by her cad of a husband (Laz Alonso) who even demands that she cut his food for him at dinner ... Starring: {M3Delroy Lindo, Chris Brown, Loretta Devine, Idris Elba, Regina King. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
'Enchanted' Casts Box-Office Magic Nov 26, 2007
Sony Screen Gems' family-reunion holiday tale "This Christmas," whose ensemble cast includes Delroy Lindo, Regina King, Mekhi Phifer and Idris Elba, opened at No. 2 with $18. 6 million (euro12. (Fox News)
This impossibly jolly Christmas Nov 25, 2007
Starring Delroy Lindo, Laz Alonso, Chris Brown, Loretta Devine, Idris Elba, Regina King. Written and directed by Preston A. Whitmore II. 117 minutes. (Toronto Star)
Few bright lights for 'This Christmas' Jenny Mayo Nov 23, 2007
Sharon Leal (left) and Regina King are two of six adult siblings gathered at their mother's home for "This Christmas." ... Ma' Dere's children are Michael (Ration Chris Brown), the aspiring artist and momma's boy; Lisa ("Ray's" Regina King), the dutiful housewife who looks the other way while her husband cheats; Kelli (Sharon Leal, one of last year's "Dreamgirls"), the Harvard-educated independent woman with "toys" in her bedside drawer; Melanie (Lauren London), the head-on-her-shoulders Spelman... (Washington Times)
Excited About Eating Nov 23, 2007
And even though Regina King s posse isn t quite as global as Grenier s, we re assuming her grocery bill was still pretty big. I cook every year for Thanksgiving, my sister and I cook and it s up to 25 people now, she said. (Fox News)
Soprano family values Nov 23, 2007
When they got together to film "This Christmas," Regina King, Sharon Leal and Lauren London didn't just make a movie - they made the movie their own. The three play sisters in the new family flick. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Who's naughty, who's nice? Nov 22, 2007
Who's naughty, who's nice. Hollywood unwraps its holiday films. (The Clarion-Ledger)
'Christmas' stars Fresno's Sharon Leal Nov 21, 2007
She describes the character as "unedited and brazen -- very fun and sassy." One of the key plot points involves her jousting with her older sister, played by Regina King. The timeline: She got the part after appearing in last holiday's acclaimed film version of "Dreamgirls" (which she played on stage years ago at Good Company Players). (Fresno Bee)
Family-fueled angst comes home for the holidays Nov 21, 2007
In "This Christmas," (from left) Chris Brown, Loretta Devine, Columbus Short, Lupe Ontiveros, Regina King, and Sharon Leal gather for the holidays - with plenty of family issues to navigate ... Regina King shares the movie with a lot of talented actors and pretty faces playing the Whitfields - six grown kids, one semi-neurotic mother (Loretta Devine), and their assorted significant others. (Boston Globe)
Reebok Creates Branded Film Shorts Nov 21, 2007
Other shorts include international soccer star Thierry Henry (directed by Spanish actress Paz Vega), NFL quarterback Vince Young (directed by film and TV actress Regina King) and NBA player Alan Iverson (directed by rap artist Nelly). Tennis star Jelena Jankovic and David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox will be filmed shortly. (AdWeek)
Real-Life Princess Nov 21, 2007
"I can't imagine what it must be like to lose a parent. It breaks my heart," added Regina King at last week's premiere of "This Christmas.". "I have my mom with me tonight and she's everything to me. I was so devastated when I heard Kanye s news, and I want him to know we're all behind him. Kayne, be strong, you can get through it.". (Fox News)
This 'Christmas' has a familiar presence Nov 21, 2007
A few performances, notably those of Delroy Lindo, Loretta Devine and Regina King, stand out ... Christmas with the Whitfields: Lisa (Regina King, left) and Kelli (Sharon Leal) are among family members who gather for the first time in four years. (USA Today -- Life)
Thanksgiving box office offers feast Nov 21, 2007
Directed by Preston Whitmore, "This Christmas" features an ensemble cast that includes Regina King, Delroy Lindo, Loretta Devine and Nia Long, as well as recording hip-hop/pop music star Chris Brown. Story follows a family that all comes together after years of separation. (Variety)
Regina King delighted to be part of a distinguished cast Nov 21, 2007
In This Christmas, Regina King plays Lisa, a wife and mother who, at a family holiday reunion, tries to get her self-absorbed husband's attention the old-fashioned way: Coming to bed in sexy, revealing lingerie. King, 36, has grown up on TV and in the movies, playing teenage Brenda in the 1980s series 227 and one of the girls in the hood in 1991's Boyz N the Hood. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Hollywood saves its best for last - Oscar-worthy holiday releases Nov 19, 2007
For more in-depth looks at a few of the season's releases, check out Reyhan Harmanci's interview with director Todd Haynes about his innovative movie about Bob Dylan, "I'm Not There" (Page 24); Delfin Vigil's story about local filmmaker Kevin Lima, who directed "Enchanted" (Page 26); and G. Allen Johnson's profile of Regina King, who stars in "This Christmas" (Page 28). Also in Screens, Peter Hartlaub writes about the significance of the new DVD release of "Close Encounters of the Third Kind,"... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Let the holiday movie season begin! Nov 18, 2007
"This Christmas": Secrets are revealed and relationships are tested when the members of a family (including Delroy Lindo, Loretta Devine, Mekhi Phifer and Regina King) congregate for the holidays. NOV. 30. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
7 Thanksgiving films Nov 17, 2007
"THIS CHRISTMAS" From Atlanta-based producer Will Packer, it's a family-comes-home drama with a recognizable ensemble cast (Regina King, Loretta Devine, Mekhi Phifer, Columbus Short and Chris Brown). "HITMAN" Vin Diesel is out and Timothy Olyphant ("Live Free or Die Hard") is in playing the genetically engineered assassin Agent 47 in a bullet-riddled film based on the video game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Entertainment Nov 15, 2007
Regina King speaks to the Villanovan about her new movie, 'This Christmas" by There's a crisp, clean feeling in the air, and the soothing smell of pine and cinnamon that comes with the season. It's exciting. It's inebriating. And it's indicative. The moment holiday spirit begins to trickle over into daily life in the form of Christmas tree lots and Salvation Army Santas, everyone knows it's time to throw on the lights, wrap up the gifts and begin popping open advent calendars to count down the... (The Villanovan, PA)
'This Christmas' premieres in L.A. Nov 15, 2007
HOLLYWOOD -- Musician Chris Brown and thesps Regina King, Delroy Lindo and Mekhi Phifer got a jump on the holidays, promoting their"This Christmas" at Hollywood's Cinerama Dome and Cabana Club on Monday night. "What's interesting about this picture is that I originally wrote it as a family reunion picture," scribe-helmer Preston Whitmore said. (Variety)
What to Watch on BET Nov 10, 2007
MOVIE SPECIAL: THIS CHRISTMAS -- BET goes behind the scenes of the new holiday-themed film starring Chris Brown, Las Alonzo, Columbus Short, Idris Elba, Loretta Devine, Regina King and many more. This year, Christmas with the Whitfield's promises to be one they will never forget. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Film gets support from a Legend Nov 9, 2007
"He's been a constant supporter of ours, and we are of him." The film, which Valerius made while at Emerson, deconstructs the media and includes interviews with rapper Chuck D, journalist Gwen Ifill, actresses Regina King and Jada Pinkett Smith, and cultural critic Michaela Angela Davis. Singing for cyclists The Pan-Massachusetts Challenge handed a $33 million check to the Jimmy Fund yesterday, and to celebrate the occasion Stoughton's Lori McKenna strapped on her guitar. (Boston Globe)
The cinematic stretch run is upon us Nov 9, 2007
Regina King, Delroy Lindo, Mekhi Phifer, Loretta Divine drink the nog. Romance and Cigarettes (Nov. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ex-champ makes the rounds Nov 6, 2007
The film features interviews with actresses Regina King and Jada Pinkett Smith, rapper/activist Chuck D, and Gwen Ifill, moderator of "Washington Week" on PBS.. She wants a Boston guy There's good news for Boston guys: Jessica Simpson thinks you're hot. (Boston Globe)
Hollywood's holidays Oct 31, 2007
The season offers a couple of real-world holiday stories with "This Christmas," a family-reunion flick whose ensemble cast includes Delroy Lindo, Regina King and Mekhi Phifer, and "The Perfect Holiday," featuring Gabrielle Union, Morris Chestnut, Queen Latifah and Terrence Howard in a romance between a single mom and a store Santa. In his first big project since his sitcom went off the air, Seinfeld also co-wrote "Bee Movie," the idea stemming from his childhood fascination for nature... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
This Christmas Oct 26, 2007
Joseph Black - Delroy Lindo Quentin Whitfield - Idris Elba Ma'Dere - Loretta Devine Michael "Baby" Whitfield - Chris Brown Devean Brooks - Keith Robinson Malcolm Moore - Laz Alonso Claude Whitfield - Columbus Short Kelli Whitfield - Sharon Leal Mel Whitfield - Lauren London Gerald - Mekhi Phifer Lisa Moore - Regina King ... Joining her companion Joe (Delroy Lindo) and teenage son Baby (Chris Brown) are homemaker daughter Lisa (Regina King); tough but lonely businesswoman Kelli (Sharon Leal);... (Variety)
Pop Superstar Chris Brown Set to Release Sophomore Album 'Exclusive' November 6th Oct 20, 2007
Further expanding his acting abilities, Chris Brown will co-star in the Screen Gems/Sony Pictures' holiday film, This Christmas with Loretta Devine, Delroy Lindo and Regina King. The album Exclusive is in stores November 6th and This Christmas is in theaters November 21st. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The week's best films Oct 15, 2007
This inevitable sequel is a plodding follow-up, in which Sandra Bullock's Fed finds herself shoved into a PR role as the face of the FBI; but a kidnap plot soon has her and hardnut bodyguard Regina King back in action. Even the famous Bullock charm struggles to keep it going. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Dog days of grief inspire Peggy's tale Oct 14, 2007
You want them to be ambiguous and open to different interpretations from people, so I'm loath to smooth out those weird wrinkles," he adds. In his latest film that leads to Peggy's realisation about how emotionally empty her own life was aside from her relationship with Pencil. The people she's supposedly closest to take from her but rarely give back: her boss obsesses over the minutiae of his career, her sister (a priceless turn from Laura Dern) frets over every element of her children's health... (The Age)
Iraq and terrorism figure on screen - but so do bees, Beatles, and multiple Bob Dylans Sep 12, 2007
Idris Elba, Loretta Devine, Delroy Lindo, and Regina King star. NOV. 23 Also opening: "The Red Balloon" and "White Mane" (reissues). (Boston Globe -- Living)
Redefining the classics Sep 7, 2007
The diverse cast of 13 "models" includes musician John Mayer, actors Lucy Liu, Forest Whitaker, Selma Blair, Liev Schreiber and Regina King, and choreographer Twyla Tharp. Gap spokeswoman Erica Archambault says the photo shoot took place last spring at Industria Super Studio in New York's Greenwich Village. (AZCentral -- Style)
Movies that matter: the best of fall Sep 6, 2007
Among the players are KC's Columbus Short, Mekhi Phifer, Delroy Liindo, Regina King, Loretta Devine and Idris Elba. Torn from the headlines. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
New DVDs: Blades of Glory, Year of the Dog Sep 5, 2007
Shannon gets great support from co-stars Laura Dern, John C. Reilly, Peter Sarsgaard and Regina King in the film, written and directed by Mike White, the screenwriter of Jennifer Anistons The Good Girl and Jack Blacks School of Rock. White and Shannon team for commentary, and the DVD has deleted scenes and four featurettes. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Dates are subject to change. SEPT. 14 Across the Universe Sep 3, 2007
Regina King and Mekhi Phifer are among the cast in a family-reunion holiday tale. Nov. 30 Cassandra's Dream. (Chicago Tribune)
Television movies for the week of Sept. 2 Sep 2, 2007
TV Movies: Sept. 2-8. G = General audiences PG = Parental Guidance PG-13 = Not recommended for preteens R = Restricted audience. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
White heroines turning more to black best friends in TV, film Sep 2, 2007
With "The Nanny Diaries," musician Alicia Keys enters the distinguished class of BBFs that includes Tracie Thoms, Wanda Sykes, Nia Long, Brandy, Merrin Dungey, Regina King, Stacey Dash and Lisa Nicole Carson. There is another view to the emergence of the BBF. Some producers say the casting of black actresses as the friend comes down to the best actress for the role. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Hollywood's black best friends; Aug 29, 2007
With "The Nanny Diaries," musician Alicia Keys enters the distinguished class of BBFs that includes Tracie Thoms, Wanda Sykes, Nia Long, Brandy, Merrin Dungey, Audra McDonald, Regina King, Stacey Dash and Lisa Nicole Carson. Key BBF moments include. (Los Angeles Times)
Hollywood's fall highlights Aug 28, 2007
THIS CHRISTMAS: Delroy Lindo, Regina King and Mekhi Phifer are among the cast in a family-reunion holiday tale. THOMAS KINKADE'S THE CHRISTMAS COTTAGE: The work of painter Thomas Kinkade is the basis for the story of a town rallying to save a family's home. (Yahoo News)
Gross-out humor fills 'Daddy Day Camp' Aug 8, 2007
In place of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" costar Jeff Garlin as the hero's corpulent buddy is generic big guy Paul Rae; subbing for Regina King as the hero's beleaguered wife is Tamala Jones ("Next Friday"). All the poop jokes are back, though. (Boston Globe)
UN vows no early withdrawal of Haiti peacekeepers Aug 2, 2007
Haitian-born actor Jimmy Jean-Louis (L), star of the television series 'Heroes', and actress Regina King, who starred in the film 'Ray', share a laugh after taking a demonstration HIV test at a National HIV Testing Day event sponsored by the Screen Actors Guild and Black AIDS Institute in Los Angeles, California June 25, 2007. URL: http://www. (AlertNet)
Kenya says AIDS rate down to 5.9 percent Jun 26, 2007
REFILE - CORRECTING DESCRIPTION IN CAPTION Actress Regina King performs a demonstration HIV test by rubbing a plastic swab against her gum tissue at a National HIV Testing Day event sponsored by the Screen Actors Guild and Black AIDS Institute in Los Angeles, California June 25, 2007. URL: http://www. (AlertNet)
Read more... Jun 25, 2007
Celebrities including Jimmy Jean-Louis ("Heroes"), Hill Harper ("CSI New York"), Hosea Chanchez ("The Game"), Anne-Marie Johnson ("CSI," "JAG"), Rockmond Dunbar ("Prison Break," "Heartland"), Vanessa Williams ("Soul Food"), Howard Hesseman ("Boston Legal," "WKRP in Cincinnati"), Henry Simmons ("Shark") and Regina King ("Ray," "24") have agreed to participate in the unprecedented event, being held at the SAG headquarters (5757 Wilshire Boulevard), to illustrate their personal commitments to... (PNN Online)
More of this story Jun 23, 2007
Regina King, Howard Hesseman and Jimmy Jean-Louis of NBC's eroes are among a group of performers getting HIV tests next week to raise awareness of the spread of the virus in black communities. They will be screened Monday in front of cameras at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) headquarters in Los Angeles as part of a new campaign called in a Million. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Stars get HIV tests to raise awareness Jun 23, 2007
NEW YORK - Regina King, Howard Hesseman and Jimmy Jean-Louis of NBCs Heroes are among a group of performers getting HIV tests next week to raise awareness of the spread of the virus in black communities. They will be screened Monday in front of cameras at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) headquarters in Los Angeles as part of a new campaign called 1 in a Million. (MSNBC -- News)
Screen Gems to reheat 'Big Chill' Jun 13, 2007
Regina King will be part of the ensemble, and she will produce with her sister, Reina King, and Will Packer ("Stomp the Yard"). Screen Gems president Clint Culpepper is out to directors and intends to get the picture in production by year's end. (Variety)
Molly Shannon is the highlight of a very good 'Year' May 11, 2007
Molly Shannon stars in "Year of the Dog."File photo. Published - May, 11, 2007. (Pensacola News Journal)
Derby revelers defy wet weather May 6, 2007
Fatone was flanked by Simmons and Regina King as Michael McDonald performed I Heard It Through the Grapevine. Later, Fatone took the stage with Lachey to sing Celebrate and Superstition. (USA Today -- Life)
New methods for campaign dollars Apr 30, 2007
The group helped draw such celebrity names as Jessica Biel, Gabrielle Union, Taye Diggs, Anthony LaPaglia, Dave Annable, Kate Walsh, Nia Vardalos, Joy Bryant, Henry Simmons, Amy Smart and Regina King. Cedric the Entertainer introduced Obama on a makeshift stage. (Variety)
Shiloh, you are my friend Apr 29, 2007
She has cobbled together a conventionally solo, self-protective existence for the most part: listening to her best friend (Regina King) babble on about her unknowingly unfaithful boyfriend, listening to her monstrously neurotic sister-in-law (Laura Dern) babble about the baby's allergies, and listening to her glum boss (Josh Pais) babble about how unappreciated he is. She doesn't expect much from people in fact, they more often flat-out disappoint her so it all works out fairly nicely as is. (Minnesota Daily)
Shannons Dog a mutt-see Apr 21, 2007
Peggy has lived as a confidant to Layla (Regina King), her chatterbox co-worker, and has been a rock to her brother Pier (Tom McCarthy) and his wife, Bret (Laura Dern). But they aren t dog-lovers like Peggy and don t understand the fuss. (Boston Herald)
A sentimental tale of love, loss, and surviving your pet Apr 20, 2007
Sympathetically played by Molly Shannon, Peggy is a loyal, active listener: to her vixen co-worker (Regina King ), her heartless yet spineless boss (Josh Pais ), and her brother (Tom McCarthy ) and his over-mothering wife (Laura Dern ) ... Starring: Molly Shannon , Peter Sarsgaard , Regina King , John C. Reilly , Laura Dern, Josh Pais, Tom McCarthy. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Here, Mike! Sit! Good Boy! Apr 18, 2007
Her girlfriend Layla (Regina King) is perky but self-obsessed, hubby-hungry, and more than a bit insensitive: "Even retarded, crippled people get married!" she tells her unattached pal. Peggy's regular-guy neighbor Al (John C. Reilly) pays just enough attention to spark her interest, but he's mostly into hunting and his vast collection of knives. (City Pages)
She's quite the character Apr 15, 2007
"Obviously it was, and the married mother of two young children set about transforming herself into someone who longs for love from something other than a four-legged creature. She says the clothes -- prim sweaters and sensible shoes almost to the point of caricature -- helped. So did slowing her walk and talk. Shannon, after all, may be best known for her silly "SNL" antics, but she also studied drama at New York University. She can play it straight or for laughs. "Year of the Dog" -- which... (Boston Globe)
FETCHING TAKE ON PUPPY LOVE WORTH A SIT Apr 13, 2007
The latter turns Peggy onto vegetarianism and animal-rights causes - which makes for amusing confrontations with her uptight sister-in-law (Laura Dern), her hilariously self-absorbed and sex-obsessed co-worker (Regina King) and her painfully insecure boss (Josh Pais). White, who wrote and acted in "The Good Girl," "School of Rock," and "Chuck and Buck," has a distinctively skewed view of American neuroses, but be warned that his leisurely direction of "Year of the Dog" requires a bit of patience... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Molly Shannon shines with unexpected dramatic ability in 'Year of the Dog' Apr 12, 2007
B "Year of the Dog" Starring: Molly Shannon, Peter Sarsgaard, Regina King, John C. Reilly, Laura Dern Director: Mike White Studio: Paramount Vantage Rated: PG-13 (for some suggestive references) Running time: 97 minutes ... While all that does indeed happen, it does so through the uniquely skewed prism of Mike White, who previously wrote the darkly intriguing "Chuck and the slyly funny "The Good Girl" and directs here for the first time. What could have been predictable is instead refreshing.... (North County Times)
Sweet Year of the Dog is a film to curl up with Apr 11, 2007
Starring: Molly Shannon, Peter Sarsgaard, Regina King, John C. Reilly, Laura Dern Director: Mike WhiteRun time: 1 hour, 37 minutesMPAA rating: PG-13 ... On the contrary, shes exceedingly pleasant and accommodating to everyone around her probably too much so including a self-absorbed co-worker (Regina King) whos angling for an engagement ring from her player boyfriend, and her pushover brother (Thomas McCarthy) and know-it-all sister-in-law (Laura Dern, subtly stinging), who only... (MSNBC -- Movies)
Year of the dog Apr 6, 2007
The always lovable John C. Reilly and Peter Sarsgaard, Regina King, as a Xanax popping co-worker who just wants to help, Josh Pais, Shannon's nerdy, number-pushing boss and Laura Dern, who steals the show as Shannon's ultra-neurotic sister-in-law. Even with the cast outshining the strange and unfulfilling context of the movie, Mike White disappoints as he proves this is not his year, or for that matter, the year of the dog. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
TV REVIEW: '24' keeps on ticking Mar 16, 2007
Even if the explosions get boring and people are fed up with Regina King, this season of "24" is turning out to be the best yet. "24" just does everything correctly. (U-Wire.com)
Eddie Murphy Loses Oscar, Bolts From Show Feb 27, 2007
Just about everyone from the show was there, with some added extras coming and going: Madonna and Guy Ritchie were spotted, as were Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise ( they stayed a minute," someone said). But it was more like 1:30 when Peter O Toole, age 74, and his daughter got up and started disco dancing to the deejay. I believe the song was Madonna s Holiday. O Toole looks a little fragile himself, but he still cuts a mean rug. Paparazzi hustled over to shoot this moment, and I can only hope O... (Fox News -- Views)
