Not so fast on Braves backup jobs Mar 17, 2008
DOB, could it be Ving Rhames. By John Rocker. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Blair Underwood 'In Treatment' on HBO Feb 26, 2008
Underwood also directed the upcoming movie "The Bridge to Nowhere," starring Ving Rhames, now in post-production. "My drive is about creating opportunities to tell stories," he said. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
The Gangster's all here Feb 23, 2008
The series, featuring Ving Rhames, documents the rise and fall of nine different African American crime lords, including Lucas. NEW THIS WEEK: American Gangster. (Winnipeg Sun)
With no ceremony, we must make do with these oh-so-Golden memories Jan 13, 2008
EMOTIONAL DISPLACEMENT: A sobbing Ving Rhames walked the line between sweetness and creepiness in 1998, when he won a best-actor prize for "Don King: Only in America." Rather than accept the award, he insisted on calling competitor Jack Lemmon to the stage and presenting it to him. SENIOR MOMENTS: In 2001, a disoriented Elizabeth Taylor couldn't understand that she had to read the nominees before announcing the best-drama winner, "Gladiator." Audiences around the world squirmed. (Boston Globe)
Looking back at a memorable 2007 Dec 30, 2007
You could have seen John Waters at the Film Festival; Lucy Liu, Sharon Stone, Jimmy Fallon, Tom Arnold, Penelope Cruz, Illeana Douglas and Mark Walberg while they were here filming Rockett - or whatever it's called now; Robert Duvall and Ving Rhames doing Glad All Over, and Kevin Spacey, Laura Dern, Denis Leary or Ed Begley Jr. here for Recount. Milestones. (Florida Times-Union)
'Atonement,' '30 Rock,' Cate Blanchett Score Most Golden Globe Nods Dec 14, 2007
Christine Lahti running to the stage from the bathroom and Ving Rhames giving his statue to Jack Lemmon. The Golden Globes will be handed out Sunday, January 13, at 8 p.m. EST on NBC. Steven Spielberg will receive the Hollywood Foreign Press' Cecil B. DeMille Award at the ceremony. (VHI.com -- Music News)
* Other releases Dec 7, 2007
The original starred Wesley Snipes and Ving Rhames, but none of these big names return this time around. In part two, framed Michael Jae White (Exit Wounds) does time and ends up having to fight a very nasty Russian (played by real-life martial artist Scott Adkins, an Englishman). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sins of the Father Oct 21, 2007
Tom wears the sins of his father, stretching the boundary of filial loyalty and leading him to turn to his black friend, Garrick (Ving Rhames) for confirmation of how he must cleanse himself and make amends by giving his father up to the authorities who've spent decades fruitlessly pursuing his conviction. Direction is from prolific television hand Robert Dornhelm. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The week's best films Oct 15, 2007
A big-bang bag of pyrotechnics, with Ving Rhames Steve Buscemi, and John Cusack. Birthday Girl (Jez Butterworth, 2001) 11. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Filmmaking in city working on Scene 2 Sep 5, 2007
Mr. Wittlin, a Mt. Lebanon native who runs Smithfield St. Productions in Green Tree with three partners, shot the drama "Bridge to Nowhere" with stars Ving Rhames and Blair Underwood here this spring. They are submitting the film to the Sundance Film Festival this month and are not yet sure if it will see theatrical release or go straight to DVD.. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
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)
Deuce Bigalow Schnieder's Open Letter To Aussie Actor Aug 31, 2007
"I am very flattered that you think that I am the one who chooses the films of Adam Sandler (currently the highest paid actor in the world). However, for the life of me I can't understand why, as your friend, you wouldn't at least call or e-mail me to ask me first.It is true you gave me a DVD copy of "Strange Bedfellows" but I must confess I've never watched it, as it is not on the same format as I have and it makes quite a nice drink coaster for my Victoria's Bitters.While I guess it is... (The Celebrity Truth)
Ving Rhames' dogs 'did not kill' Aug 22, 2007
Ving Rhames' dogs 'did not kill ... Hollywood actor Ving Rhames' dogs were probably not responsible for the death of a man at the star's Los Angeles home, a coroner's report says. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Actor's dogs vindicated over death Aug 19, 2007
A MAN who died at the luxury home of actor Ving Rhames most likely did not die from bites from his dogs, officials have said. Jacob Adams, 40, was living on Rhames's property as a caretaker for the actor's dogs when he was bitten on August 3, police said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Funeral held for Canadian who died in actor's home Aug 19, 2007
"); CTV Toronto Sat. Aug. 18 2007 3:21 PM ET Ving Rhames arrives at a film premiere in Los Angeles on Thursday, July 12, 2007. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) Funeral held for Canadian who died in actor's home toronto.ctv.ca Mourners gathered at a community centre west of Toronto Saturday morning to remember actor Jacob Adams, who died unexpectedly at the Los Angeles home of actor Ving Rhames earlier this month. Family described Adams, 40, as a reliable friend and a loving family man who spent his life... (CTV.ca)
Coroner: Dog Bites Likely Didn't Kill Man at Rhames'... Aug 18, 2007
Coroner: Dog Bites Likely Didn't Kill Man at Ving Rhames' Home. Friday, August 17, 2007. (Fox News)
Dogs' role uncertain in death Aug 18, 2007
text size Ving Rhames Recent Headlines ... 17, 2007 12:00 AM LOS ANGELES -- A man who died at the home of action star Ving Rhames most likely did not die from bites from Rhames' dogs, county coroner's officials said Friday. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Coroner: Rhames' dogs didn't kill caretaker Aug 18, 2007
Coroner: Ving Rhames' dogs didn't kill man - Celebrity News - MSNBC.com ... Coroner: Ving Rhames' dogs didn't kill man ... Los Angeles police officers and detectives are shown at the home of actor Ving Rhames in Los Angeles. (MSNBC -- News)
Ving Rhames Speaks Out on Dog Mauling Aug 17, 2007
Actor Ving Rhames has spoken of his relief that his dogs were not responsible for the death of a caretaker at his California home earlier this month - even though police are still awaiting an autopsy to officially confirm the cause of death. Jacob Adams, 40, was pronounced dead in front of Rhames' Brentwood home after he was allegedly attacked by the star's pets. (FOX23.com, OK)
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry Aug 16, 2007
Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Jessica Biel, Ving Rhames, Steve Buscemi, Dan Aykroyd ... The tough guy Ving Rhames turns into a mincing, prancing fool on announcing that Chuck and Larry have given him the courage to come out of the closet ... Comedy M 2 stars 2007 Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Jessica Biel, Ving Rhames, Steve Buscemi, Dan Aykroyd. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Actor Rhames saddened by death on his doorstep Aug 16, 2007
LOS ANGELES -- Ving Rhames issued a statement this week offering his condolences to the family of a Canadian man who was killed on the actor's property. Jacob Adams, 40, was found dead at the actor's Brentwood, Calif. (National Post)
Mystery hangs over memorial for writer Aug 15, 2007
Ving Rhames, right, with Sarah Polley in the 2004 movie Dawn of the Dead. Dog attack ruled out in death of Jacob Adams, who lived at home of actor Ving Rhames Aug 14, 2007 04:30 AM Bruce DeMara Entertainment Reporter ... Jacob Adams, 40, was found dead on Aug. 3 at the home of Ving Rhames, a friend and mentor, after what appeared to be an attack by two of the actor's mastiff dogs. (Toronto Star)
Fats Receives Replacements For Records Katrina Took Aug 15, 2007
Someone could easily have been killed or seriously hurt because of her irresponsible decisions that evening," Rice said. The lawsuit also alleges intentional infliction of emotional distress. It seeks unspecified damages and payment of medical and other expenses related to emotional distress. Gibson Soaks In Mayan Culture Mel Gibson dined with Guatemala's president and admired Mayan murals in the capital's cultural palace after a weekend jungle visit. The 51-year-old actor-director visited the... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
More lick than bite in these fighters Aug 15, 2007
Considered a working breed, bullmastiffs got some bad press recently when it appeared some had killed a guy working for actor Ving Rhames. Now we re told he might have died naturally. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Do we have a pit bull problem? Aug 12, 2007
Aug. 3: Two pit bull-type dogs -- bull mastiffs -- maul actor Ving Rhames' caretaker to death in Los Angeles. These incidents have painted a grim picture of a mean and dangerous dog, but pit bull owners say the dog makes a great pet. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Death of Canadian at actor's home a mystery Aug 8, 2007
The last time anyone saw Jacob Adams alive, he was playing with his friend Ving Rhames's four large dogs ... Jacob Adams was a house guest at the home of actor Ving Rhames for the past two years ... House guest at home of actor Ving Rhames died Friday. (Globe and Mail)
More of this story Aug 7, 2007
A man who died in a dog attack at the home of actor Ving Rhames was identified Saturday as Jacob Adams, 40, of Los Angeles. Los Angeles County coroner's officials, who released the man's identity, said the exact cause of death was unknown pending an autopsy. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Man mauled at Rhames' house identified Aug 7, 2007
LOS ANGELES (AP) A man who died in a dog attack at the home of actor Ving Rhames was identified Saturday as Jacob Adams, 40, of Los Angeles ... Ving Rhames, seen here in July at the L.A. premiere of I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, had four dogs seized by animal services after two of them apparently mauled a man to death. (USA Today -- Life)
Deadly Dog Mauling at Ving Rhames' Home Aug 7, 2007
A man is dead after being attacked by actor Ving Rhames' dogs. The LAPD was called to Rhames' Brentwood, California home Friday morning and found a black male deceased on the front lawn, according to TMZ.com. (FOX23.com, OK)
Man Attacked at Ving Rhames' Home Identified Aug 7, 2007
The caretaker attacked by dogs reportedly belonging to actor Ving Rhames has been named as the actor's caretaker, Jacob Adams. The deceased man, 40, was pronounced dead on the scene in front of Rhames' Brentwood, California home on Friday morning. (FOX23.com, OK)
Victim identified in Rhames dog mauling case Aug 6, 2007
Aug. 3: A body appearing to be the victim of a dog mauling is found outside the home of actor Ving Rhames ... LOS ANGELES - A man who died in a dog attack at the home of actor Ving Rhames was identified Saturday as Jacob Adams, 40, of Los Angeles. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
'The Bourne Ultimatum' Earns $70 Million Aug 6, 2007
Man Fatally Mauled By Dogs At Ving Rhames' House. Top News Stories. (CBS New York, NY)
Man mauled to death at Ving Rhames' home Aug 6, 2007
Dogs kill man at Ving Rhames' L.A. house ... LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) -- Massive dogs belonging to "Mission: Impossible" star Ving Rhames attacked and killed a live-in caretaker at the actor's Los Angeles home Friday, police said ... A sign on the gate of actor Ving Rhames' home points out that a dog is on the premises. (CNN)
'Dog death' caretaker identified Aug 6, 2007
The man apparently mauled to death by Ving Rhames' dogs has been identified as the actor's caretaker, Jacob Adams. The 40-year-old, who lived at Rhames' Los Angeles property, was found dead on the front lawn covered in dog bites. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
"Survivor" All-Stars Ready for Battle Aug 6, 2007
A caretaker who was found dead Friday on Ving Rhames' Brentwood property. RECOMMENDED. (Yahoo News -- Survivor)
Actor Rhames' dogs maul man to death Aug 6, 2007
"Mission: Impossible" star Ving Rhames (File Photo). BEIJING, Aug. 6 (Xinhuanet) -- Two mastiffs at the home of "Mission: Impossible" star Ving Rhames mauled a 40-year-old man to death Friday, according to media reports Monday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Mission star's dogs kill carer Aug 5, 2007
Ving Rhames appeared with Tom Cruise in all three Mission Impossible films. DOGS owned by Mission Impossible star Ving Rhames mauled a man to death on the front lawn of the actor's home in Los Angeles on Friday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Actor's dogs 'kill his caretaker' Aug 5, 2007
Dogs belonging to Mission: Impossible actor Ving Rhames have apparently mauled a man to death at the star's home, authorities have said. The 40-year-old victim, who lived on the property and worked as a caretaker, has not been named. (BBC News -- Americas)
A Johansson debut Aug 5, 2007
A 40-year-old man was mauled to death by as many as four dogs at the home of Ving Rhames yesterday, authorities said. The victim, who hasn't been identified, had worked at the actor's home for about two years and was responsible for caring for the dogs, said a Los Angeles Police officer. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Pulp Fiction star to play Kojak Aug 5, 2007
Pulp Fiction star Ving Rhames is to star in a TV movie adaptation of 1970s cop series Kojak. Rhames, who played crime boss Marsellus Wallace in the Quentin Tarantino film, will take the lead role made famous by Telly Savalas. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Pulp Fiction actor's dogs maul caretaker to death Aug 5, 2007
Actor Ving RhamesPhoto: Reuters ... A CARETAKER at the Los Angeles home of actor Ving Rhames has been found dead after being mauled by at least two of the actor's dogs, identified by authorities as bull-mastiffs. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Coroner identifies man killed in LA dog attack Aug 5, 2007
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Authorities have identified the man who died in a dog attack at the home of actor Ving Rhames. The Los Angeles County coroner's office says he's 40-year-old Jacob Adams of Los Angeles. (KRNV.com, NV)
Dogs Kill Worker At Ving Rhames' Home Aug 4, 2007
Actor Ving Rhames attends the "Mission: Impossible III" premiere in Harlem hosted by BET at the Magic Johnson Theatres May 3, 2006 in New York ... (AP) A 40-year-old man was mauled to death by as many as four dogs at the home of Ving Rhames on Friday, authorities said. (CBS News)
Dogs Maul Caretaker to Death at Ving Rhames' Home Aug 4, 2007
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Dogs kill man at actor's home Aug 4, 2007
Ving RhamesPhoto: Reuters. Massive dogs belonging to Mission Impossible star Ving Rhames have attacked and killed a live-in caretaker at the actor's Los Angeles home. (The Age, Australia)
Caretaker killed in dog attack at home of actor Rhames Aug 4, 2007
Ving Rhames A caretaker was fatally mauled by at least two dogs at the Brentwood home of actor Ving Rhames, who was out of the country filming a movie, police said today. The man was not immediately identified, but Los Angeles Police Sgt. Lee Sands said he was in his early 40s and had worked for Rhames for two years. (Los Angeles Times)
Autopsy Planned Monday For Dog Mauling Victim Aug 4, 2007
Man Killed At Ving Rhames' Brentwood Home Friday. (AP) LOS ANGELES An autopsy is expected to be performed Monday on a 40-year-old man who was apparently mauled to death by two dogs he was caring for at actor Ving Rhames' Brentwood home ... Man Fatally Mauled By Dogs At Ving Rhames' House. (CBS2.com, CA)
Starz Entertainment Programming Highlights Aug 1, 2007
Bloodsucking Cinema at 8 p.m. * Underworld: Evolution at 9 p.m. - (Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Michael Sheen) * Blade at 10:50 p.m. - (Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson) * From Dusk Till Dawn at 1 a.m. - (George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, Harvey Keitel) * Dawn of the Dead at 3 a.m. - (Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Mekhi Phifer) * Bloodsucking Cinema at 4:45 a.m. * Scream at 5:45 a.m. - (Neve Campbell, David Arquette, Courtney Cox Arquette) * Silent Hill at 7:45 a.m. - (Radha... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Chuck and Larry:' Sadly, this movie is mediocrity at its best Jul 31, 2007
James and Sandler were typical in their comedic shtick, and director Dennis Dugan tries to distract audiences from the ridiculous storyline with small roles by David Spade, Steve Buscemi, Dan Aykroyd and Ving Rhames. huck and Larry is simply mediocre. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
* I now pronounce you ... racist, sexist and homophobic Jul 27, 2007
STARRING: ADAM SANDLER (CHUCK LEVINE), KEVIN JAMES (LARRY VALENTINE), JESSICA BIEL (ALEX MCDONOUGH), VING RHAMES (DUNCAN), NICK SWARDSON (KEVIN MCDONOUGH), STEVE BUSCEMI (CLINT FITZER) AND DAN AYKROYD (CAPTAIN TUCKER) ... In structural terms, the movie resembles a game of Mother May I, in that for every tiny step it takes forward in the name of enlightenment (gay people can be as boring as heterosexuals), it takes three giant steps back, often by piling on more jokes about gay sex (some... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
PRONOUNCED 'STINK-O': What Sandler has put together, let no man tear asunder. Or see Jul 24, 2007
In fact, this movie is PACKED WITH STARS - Dan Ackroyd, Steve Buscemi, Ving Rhames - all of whom have done better work elsewhere ... Ving Rhames plays a scary-tough firefighter in Chuck and Larry's department. (Up & Coming Magazine, NC)
Chuck & Larry Jul 22, 2007
Chuck also stars Rob Schneider, Ving Rhames, and the lovely Jessica Biel as a lawyer/ love interest for Sandler's character. Check out the exclusive clip titled "Pizza Girl" below. (IGN FilmForce)
Domestic partners in crime Jul 22, 2007
Tucker: Dan AykroydDuncan: Ving RhamesClint: Steve Buscemi ... Ving Rhames is cast as the initially tough-as-nails fellow firefighter harboring a deep dark secret. (Chicago Sun-Times)
'Chuck and Larry' are duds Jul 22, 2007
Thanks mainly to James's apoplectic delivery and puppyish charm, "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" isn't a total wash; and speaking of ablutions, Ving Rhames sings Chaka Khan in the shower. But unless you're a fan of breast jokes, morbid-obesity humor, oversexed-Russian-housekeeper gags and unconscionable bucktoothed Asian stereotypes, you're out of luck. (Albany Times Union)
New at the movies Jul 22, 2007
Ving Rhames and Steve Buscemi co-star, with some obligatory cameos from Sandler pals David Spade and Rob Schneider. PG-13 for crude sexual content throughout, nudity, language and drug references. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
I pronounce you awful Jul 21, 2007
After all, no less a testosterone factory than Ving Rhames turns into a girl in this movie after his surly fireman character "comes out." That gay thing is pretty pernicious. I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry is a true Sandler production, with the full repertory entourage that depends on him to pay the rent, including director Dennis Dugan, David Spade and Rob Schneider. (Edmonton Sun)
A farcical (but tame) take on friends with benefits Jul 21, 2007
So do Ving Rhames , whose inconsistent mincing is amusing, and Nick Swardson , as Biel's fratty-queeny brother ... Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Jessica Biel, Ving Rhames, and Steve Buscemi. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Review: 'Chuck And Larry' Suffers Identity Crisis Jul 21, 2007
For example, Ving Rhames is one of the baddest SOBs when we first meet him in the opening of the film, but when he decides to have his own epiphany, he immediately turns into a fop with a limp wrist. Rhames must really owe something to Sandler because his shockingly embarrassing naked disco shower dance should've never made it to the screen. (Click2Houston, TX)
'Sunshine': Born In Flames, By Kurt Loder Jul 21, 2007
Even the one he-man closet case in the film (Ving Rhames. goes all limp-of-wrist the moment he comes out. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Ving Rhames Co-Stars In 'I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry' Jul 20, 2007
Ving Rhames Co-Stars In 'I Now Pronounce You Chuck ... Joining the wild caper is tough guy Ving Rhames, who is raising eyebrows playing a fellow fireman that is extremely tough, but mysterious in the hilarious comedy. (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Cold Feet For 'Chuck & Larry' Jul 20, 2007
REVIEW / But who will get to ride on top of the fire truck. But who will get to ride on top of the fire truck. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Complex couple Jul 20, 2007
Cast: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Jessica Biel, Steve Buscemi, Ving Rhames. Director: David Dobkin. (Anchorage Daily News)
'Chuck and Larry': It's a marriage of bad taste, bad gags Jul 20, 2007
I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry* 1/2 (out of four)Stars: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Jessica Biel, Ving Rhames, Steve BuscemiDirector: Dennis DuganDistributor: Universal PicturesRating: PG-13 for crude sexual material throughout, nudity, language and drug referencesRunning time: 1 hour, 55 minutesOpens Friday nationwide. Chuck and Larry': It's a marriage of bad taste, bad gags. (USA Today -- Life)
Message comedy confusing, not good Jul 20, 2007
Dan Aykroyd energizes his scenes as the dyspeptic fire chief, and Ving Rhames shines as a tough-guy firefighter who sings I'm Every Woman in the shower. Too often, however, the comedy is based on juvenile group slurs. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
Travolta not the first man to put on makeup, dress Jul 20, 2007
Ving Rhames, Holiday Heart. Robin Williams, Mrs. Doubtfire. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
