Greg's column: Are there too many awards shows?
This is my weekly entertainment industry column which ran today in the LA Daily News and other newspapers. Hope you enjoy it: Does Hollywood need to pat itself on the back so darn much? The ratings for Sunday's Golden Globe Awards were absolutely abysmal - the lowest in the 13 years that the three-hour kudo-fest has aired on NBC. Some say audiences dwindle when little-seen movies like "Slumdog Millionaire" dominate (it won four Awards, including Best Dramatic Feature) along with TV winners "Mad Men" a

Tom Cruise’s Valkyrie wins in the box office
Tom Cruise is still the Top Gun and the top man when it comes to movies that earn. His new film “Valkyrie” which is directed by “Usual Suspects” director Bryan Singer, has placed fourth in the holiday box-office with sales worth $21.5 million during the first three days and sales worth $30 million since it opened last Christmas. MGM’s Erik Lornis said the film is playing in 2,700 theaters but more locations will be added this week to target the mid size markets. L

Tom Cruise commits to Jonathan's post-suspension comeback show
Reports that the Hollywood star was among big names worried about appearing on the programme following the incident in which Jonathan left controversial messages on actor Andrew Sachs' home phone have been strenuously denied. The Hollywood heavyweight completes a line-up also featuring Stephen Fry and actor and comedian Lee Evans. He will use the appearance to promote his latest movie Valkyrie , about a plot to assassinate Hitler.

'Slumdog' leads field for British Academy awards - Yahoo! News
AP – In this image released by Paramount Pictures, Brad Pitt is shown in a scene from, 'The Curious Case of … LONDON – Underdog-turned-favorite " Slumdog Millionaire " picked

Katie Holmes Given Strict Orders To Gain Weight - For Another Baby
Katie Holmes has reportedly been given strict instructions to gain at least 14 pounds to prepare her body for another pregnancy. Tom Cruise has made no bones about wanting a big family - he says he'd like 10 kids - and now's the time to start.

Katie & Suri Walk The Big apple
Just yesterday, Lauren Bacall had launched an attack on Tom Cruise, calling him a maniac, but this didn’t seem to affect Katie and Suri’s mother daughter day out. (Photo credit : Wireimage) Share and Enjoy: Filed under: Katie Holmes Your Ad Here Leave a Reply Name E-mail (required, will NOT be published) Website

Katie Holmes And Suri In The City
Katie Holmes spent some quality time with daughter, Suri, in New York yesterday. It also looks like Suri is bottle-free. That’s always such a hard habit to break. It took me a million kinds of sippy cups until I found the one my son would drink from. Photo Source: Faded Youth Blog Katie Holmes Carries Suri Back From Dance Class Katie Holmes Cuddles Suri Katie Holmes and Suri Play At The Piers Katie Holmes Takes Suri To Work Katie Holmes Takes Suri To Central Park Tom Cruise And Suri At The Park K

Angelina Jolie embarrasses Freida Pinto
Slumdog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto was embarrassed when she met Angelina Jolie. Pinto was tucking into a buffet at a luncheon in Los Angeles, when Jolie approached her to congratulate her work. Pinto said: “Talk about bad timing; I stuffed my face with a pastry and Angelina comes walking up to me and says, 'Good job.'" Comment on this Article Pinto had to acknowledge the actress with a mouthful of food, but got the chance to speak to her properly just before the Golden Globe

MSN Celebrities Undressed for the Week of 6 Oct. 2008
These Boots Are Made for Knocking:Heidi Montag is so much more than just a soulless, Spencer Pratt-fondling reality show personality. She's also a philanthropist. Here she is, happily kicking up her heels at a Taco Bell and biting into something even cheesier than she is as part of an effort to combat world hunger. The "Hills" starlet selflessly gives a few hours of her precious time to help the needy, and it's clear from her choice of outfit that she's taking her duties seriously. Her toe-crammin

Leo DiCaprio Replacing Brad Pitt As Watch Ambassador
The "Revolutionary Road" star is picking up Brad's role as ambassador for Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer, Access Hollywood has learned. Brad's six-year contract recently expired. VIEW THE PHOTOS: 2009 Golden Globes Hottest Guys And Leo won't just be in style with the watches during his three-year contract - he and the company are donating royalties to environmental causes, and the actor is making a financial commitment of his own. "Tag Heuer is a strong brand with a proven commitment to do

'Gran Torino' wins box office race - Entertainment News, Gran Torino, Media - Variety
Going full throttle at the B.O., Clint Eastwood's "Gran Torino" grossed $29 million from 2,808 locations to win the weekend and rack up Eastwood's best nationwide opening of all time, both as an actor and director. Despite bad weather in the Northeast and Midwest, where theater traffic dropped precipitously on Saturday, "Gran Torino" wasn't the only hot rod on the box office highway. Twentieth Century Fox's Kate Hudson-Anne Hathaway comedy "Bride Wars" outpaced expectations, debuting at No. 2 and grossing a

'Gran Torino' wins box office race - Entertainment News, Film News, Media - Variety
Going full throttle at the B.O., Clint Eastwood's "Gran Torino" grossed $29 million from 2,808 locations to win the weekend and rack up Eastwood's best nationwide opening of all time, both as an actor and director. Despite bad weather in the Northeast and Midwest, where theater traffic dropped precipitously on Saturday, "Gran Torino" wasn't the only hot rod on the box office highway. Twentieth Century Fox's Kate Hudson-Anne Hathaway comedy "Bride Wars" outpaced expectations, debuting at No. 2 and grossing a

'Gran Torino' wins box office race - Entertainment News, Gran Torino, Media - Variety
Going full throttle at the B.O., Clint Eastwood's "Gran Torino" grossed $29 million from 2,808 locations to win the weekend and rack up Eastwood's best nationwide opening of all time, both as an actor and director. Despite bad weather in the Northeast and Midwest, where theater traffic dropped precipitously on Saturday, "Gran Torino" wasn't the only hot rod on the box office highway. Twentieth Century Fox's Kate Hudson-Anne Hathaway comedy "Bride Wars" outpaced expectations, debuting at No. 2 and grossing a

'Gran Torino' wins box office race - Entertainment News, Film News, Media - Variety
Going full throttle at the B.O., Clint Eastwood's "Gran Torino" grossed $29 million from 2,808 locations to win the weekend and rack up Eastwood's best nationwide opening of all time, both as an actor and director. Despite bad weather in the Northeast and Midwest, where theater traffic dropped precipitously on Saturday, "Gran Torino" wasn't the only hot rod on the box office highway. Twentieth Century Fox's Kate Hudson-Anne Hathaway comedy "Bride Wars" outpaced expectations, debuting at No. 2 and grossing a

'Gran Torino' wins box office race - Entertainment News, Gran Torino, Media - Variety
Going full throttle at the B.O., Clint Eastwood's "Gran Torino" grossed $29 million from 2,808 locations to win the weekend and rack up Eastwood's best nationwide opening of all time, both as an actor and director. Despite bad weather in the Northeast and Midwest, where theater traffic dropped precipitously on Saturday, "Gran Torino" wasn't the only hot rod on the box office highway. Twentieth Century Fox's Kate Hudson-Anne Hathaway comedy "Bride Wars" outpaced expectations, debuting at No. 2 and grossing a

Angelina Jolie: I thought about quitting acting
But partner Brad Pitt wants her to work

Kate Winslet Waxes, Sean Penn Wanes and Other Curious Golden Globes Implications [Awards]
The Golden Globes' return to boozy, teary prime-time glory asked almost as many Awards-season questions as it answered. After the jump: Five of our most burning inquiries.1. Is this Kate Winslet's year, like, for real this time? To the extent we all love to hate the Globes and downplay their implications in the Awards-season sweepstakes, the Best Actress winners are reliable-enough indicators of the competition in that Oscar category. Without a Helen Mirren or Reese Witherspoon tear-assing ahead of the pack

Brad Pitt had his hand up Angelina Jolie’s dress at the Critic's Choice?
Brad Pitt had his hand up Angelina Jolie’s dress at the Critic's Choice?Brad Pitt had his hand up Angelina Jolie’s dress at the Critic's Choice? Lovers Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt left watchers shocked with their public PDA at the Critic's Choice Awards Pitt and Jolie were “kissing and looking lovingly at each other” , and according to an Us magazine source, at one point “Brad had his hand all the way up Angelina’s dress.” When asked backstage at the event, Angelina talked about Brad

Waiting for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie on the Golden Globes’ red carpet
Tonight is the night for my favorite Awards show, the Golden Globe Awards! While I love the prestige of the Oscars and the influence of regular people on the People’s Choice Awards, I’ve always loved the Golden Globes with their informal seating and relaxed nature. We can expect to see Brad Pitt and Angelina [...]

'Slumdog' is hot!
about a young impoverished Indian boy who competes on the game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," won five Critics Choice Awards last week and won four Golden Globe Awards Sunday evening. » Click to enlarge image Michael Kutza (left) and Warner Saunders. (Courtesy) » Click to enlarge image Mayor Daley (left), Peter Schivarelli (top

“High School Musical 3” Receives a Razzie Award
A Razzie is one award you do not want to receive, but “High School Musical 3” and its stars are on the Razzie award list. Here’s the scoop: Worst Actor: Zac Efron, Dane Cook, Larry the Cable Guy, Eddie Murphy, Al Pacino, Keanu Reeves, Sylvester Stallone, Tom Cruise (Valkyrie), Will Ferrell, Ashton Kutcher, Mike Myers, Adam Sandler, Mark Wahlberg Worst Actress: Paris Hilton, Jessica Alba, The cast of ‘The Women,’ Camilla Belle, Cameron Diaz, Kate Hudson, Diane Keaton, Jen

Angelina: Brad Convinced Me To Have Babies
Angelina Jolie knew she'd be a mother one day but only had intentions of adopting children - she never planned to get pregnant. She didn't feel it was the right thing to do. However, after meeting and falling in love with Brad Pitt, she felt like she was in a different place in her life and her love for him, changed her mind. Posted by Sassys

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt Land BAFTA Nods
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have been nominated for major prizes at the British equivalent of the Oscars: the Orange British Academy Film Awards. Jolie has been nominated as best leading actress for her role in director Clint Eastwood's Changeling. She'll go up against Kate Winslet (Revolutionary Road and The Reader); Kristin Scott Thomas (I've Loved You Too Long); and Meryl Streep (Doubt).read more

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt Nab British Academy Award Nominations
Another day, another round of acting nominations for Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. The two -- who previously scored both Golden Globe and Screen Actor Guild Award nods -- are being honored by the British Academy for their dramatic acting roles. Look back on Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's most romantic moments. In the best-actress category, Jolie is up against Kate Winslet (who is nominated...

Angelina Jolie says Brad made her want to get pregnant
New York, October 11 (ANI): Actress Angelina Jolie has revealed that she never wanted to get pregnant, but it was Brad Pitt who made her ...