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SXSW: Jake Gyllenhaal Talks Favorite Roles, From ‘Donnie Darko’ to ‘Nightcrawler’
16 hours ago | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news »
When Jake Gyllenhaal was 5 years old, he observed two weeks of rehearsals for the 1988 drama “Running on Empty,” written by his mother, Naomi Foner. “I remember sitting with my mom,” Gyllenhaal said on Saturday afternoon at South by Southwest. “We didn’t have a babysitter or anything like that,” so he’d study actors River Phoenix and Martha Plimpton (whom he had a crush on). “I remember River asking questions about things he wasn’t sure about. I remember all these weird things, and I had no idea who I was around.”
“What I saw,” the actor explained, “was a profound respect for the writer. She happened to be my mother. I tried to carry that through.”
Gyllenhaal shared these memories at a Saturday afternoon conversation in Austin moderated by director David Gordon Green, his collaborator on the upcoming Boston bombing drama “Stronger.” Gyllenhaal is at SXSW with the upcoming Fox Searchlight picture “Demolition, »
- Ramin Setoodeh
Ellen Page Talks Lgbt Progress in Hollywood: ‘Being in the Closet Hurt My Career Way More Than Being Out’
14 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
In Viceland’s new docu-series “Gaycation,” actress Ellen Page and best friend Ian Daniel travel around the world to explore LGBTQ cultures in other countries, but the Oscar-nominated thesp also turned her attention toward America in the show’s first season, even confronting Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz about Lgbt rights at a rally.
During an honest and often emotional keynote session with Daniel at SXSW on Saturday, Page shared her experiences of being an out lesbian in the entertainment industry, and addressed the lack of representation for minorities in film and TV.
When asked whether Hollywood has made any progress in its treatment of Lgbt actors, or whether she’s found herself being passed over for jobs since coming out, Page admitted, “It’s hard for me to know — I’m not in rooms where people are making decisions of who to send what to, and the truth is, »
- Laura Prudom
Richard Simmons Is Not Missing, He's 'Simply Taking a Break from the Public Eye,' Says Rep
15 hours ago | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Iconic fitness instructor Richard Simmons is not in any danger, according to his rep. Recent rumors and reports that Simmons is being held inside his home against his will are false, the star's rep Tom Estey tells People. "As I have stated in the past, these claims are untrue and preposterous," Estey says. "Richard, after 40 years of being in the spotlight, is now simply taking a break from the public eye and working behind the scenes to continue to help those millions of people worldwide in need of his assistance and on several projects to be announced soon." Simmons, 67, has »
- Andrea Park and Melody Chiu
Matt LeBlanc Is a Friend-ly Wedding Crasher! Actor Shocks Wedding Party While Filming Top Gear in London
14 hours ago | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Matt LeBlanc knows how to make an entrance! The actor appeared to crash a wedding while filming Top Gear around London this week. LeBlanc, a new presenter for the BBC car show, and stunt driver Ken Block shocked the entire wedding party when they stepped out of a tricked-out 1965 Ford Mustang in front of St. Paul's Cathedral. Block proceeded to do some stunts in the car on the cobblestone road outside the church. Paul Bradbury, a witness at the scene, posted videos of the day's events on Twitter. filming at St Paul's with @BBC_TopGear and @Matt_LeBlanc Great stuff. »
- Andrea Park, @scandreapark
That Time Jake Gyllenhaal Threw a "Rowdy" Demolition Party With Naomi Watts
21 minutes ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Jake Gyllenhaal loves being in Austin for SXSW. The actor jetted to the Texas city this weekend to promote his new drama Demolition. He was also on hand a few years ago to do the same for Source Code and says he has a number of friends who live in Austin. "I think there's a spirit, a sense of the type of film that I love to make that comes here, that would like to be here," Gyllenhaal told me last night at the red carpet screening of Demolition at the Paramount Theatre. "It has a commercial sensibility but also has a sense of oddity to it that always keeps somebody guessing. I think that mix is the type of movie that I like to make. That's why I like to be here." Plus, he added, »
Dina Lohan -- Get On It, Lindsay ... I Want Russian Grandbabies
4 hours ago | TMZ | See recent TMZ news »
Lindsay Lohan's new boyfriend is so in with the fam, Dina Lohan is putting the word out ... she hopes he knocks up her daughter. TMZ broke the story ... Lindsay's fallen for young Russian Egor Tarabasov ... a rich real estate developer who got to hang with the Lohan clan over the Christmas holiday. He and LiLo posed for pics with her bro, Dakota, and his gf ... and also with Michael Jr. But it's Dina who's really smitten with Egor. »
- TMZ Staff
'Bold and the Beautiful' -- Tracey Bregman's Boyfriend Claims ... Her Son Wants to Kill Me
4 hours ago | TMZ | See recent TMZ news »
"The Bold and the Beautiful" star Tracey Bregmanis in the middle of an intense legal battle between her son and boyfriend ... and the bf says he's scared for his life. According to legal docs obtained by TMZ ... Bregman's boyfriend, Brian Landow, got a restraining order against her 19-year-old son, Landon. Brian says Landon pulled a gun on him and has threatened to kill him multiple times -- this is all because he and Tracey have »
- TMZ Staff
NBA's Devean George -- My Housing Mission Is Complete ... Yo Magic, You Want In On This? (Video)
4 hours ago | TMZ | See recent TMZ news »
[[tmz:video id="0_eljh5hx0"]] Former Laker Devean George's dream of providing affordable housing to the masses is a reality ... and now he wants a little help from the biggest Laker of all, Magic Johnson, to keep the train rolling. George was at Lax when we asked about the housing development he was working on for low-income families in north Minnesota. Devean first told us he was planning the project when we shot him back in 2013 ... and now he tells us it's all finished. »
- TMZ Staff
'How To Get Away With Murder' -- Heartthrob Learns How to Get Out of Marriage ... Quick
4 hours ago | TMZ | See recent TMZ news »
Charlie Weber, who plays Frank on "How to Get Away with Murder," is cutting bait on his marriage before his one year anniversary. Charlie's getting a divorce from his wife Giselle after only 9 months. He filed the docs last month in L.A. citing irreconcilable differences. They don't have kids, but there was a prenup and the docs say that will make for a nice clean split of the couple's assets. No muss, no fuss. »
- TMZ Staff
Apolo Ohno -- Jared Fogle Scandal Was 'Rough'... For Subway Brand (Video)
4 hours ago | TMZ | See recent TMZ news »
[[tmz:video id="0_p6l39aw5"]] Olympic champion -- and Subway spokesperson -- Apolo Ohno says Jared Fogle's child pornography scandal definitely rocked the company to its core ... and made it tough for the athletes. Ohno was at Lax when we asked about the whole terrible ordeal ... and what it was like being down with the company when its face was in the middle of such a disgusting story. Subway employs a ton of athletes as spokespeople ... and Apolo kept »
- TMZ Staff
Bryan Cranston -- Good Genes Or Good Docs
4 hours ago | TMZ | See recent TMZ news »
It looks like aging is staying out of Bryan Cranston’s territory. Here’s a 28-year-old version of up-and-coming actor posing for pictures in Beverly Hills (left) and 32 years later ... the Emmy Award winner -- who celebrated his 60th birthday earlier this week – at an after-party last month (right). Aging good. The question is ... Read more »
- TMZ Staff
Mama June -- Possible Skull Found in New House ... Officials Investigate
5 hours ago | TMZ | See recent TMZ news »
Mama June believes there may be human remains on a property she just bought ... and cops have launched an investigation ... TMZ has learned. June says she recently purchased an investment property in Griffin, Ga -- and sent workers by on Saturday to start renovating. The Griffin Police Dept tells us the workers found a long abandoned water well on the property ... and after scoping it with a cell phone tied to a rope ... believe they »
- TMZ Staff
Scream Queens Season 2 Cast: Who's In and Who's Out
8 hours ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Gather around, idiot hookers, we have some major Scream Queens news! While Emma Roberts confirmed she's definitely returning as Chanel Oberlin, TV's reigning queen of mean, for the Fox horror comedy's second season, the status of the rest of the cast has remained a mystery...until now. Lea Michele, Billie Lourd, Abigail Breslin, Keke Palmer and Jamie Lee Curtis all announced they will officially be part of season two during Scream Queens' panel at PaleyFest 2016 on Saturday night. Also returning? Niecy Nash as fan-favorite Denise Hemphill. Fans, however, will have to wait a bit longer to find out the fate of Skyler Samuels, Oliver Hudson and Glen Powell. As for plot »
5 Times Blake Shelton Was the Perfect Host at the 2016 Kids' Choice Awards
8 hours ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
Who knew Blake Shelton was going to be the hostess with the mostess? Saturday night was all about The Voice coach as he proudly served as host for Nickelodeon's annual Kids' Choice Awards. In true fashion, the country singer didn't shy away from a few solid pranks, wild outfits and even a couple surprise slime attacks. To top it all off, his girlfriend Gwen Stefani was supporting him all the way from Japan at the same time some of her kids were able to watch the show from inside The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. For those who missed out on the slime-filled show, we're taking a look back at Blake's best moments as host. Hey Nickelodeon, we definitely wouldn't mind if Blake came »
Chris Evans Settled His Civil War With Robert Downey Jr. in the Best Possible Way
9 hours ago | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »
Chris Evans just keeps getting more and more attractive. The actor made yet another gorgeous award show appearance on Saturday as he attended the Kids' Choice Awards in La alongside his Captain America: Civil War costar Robert Downey Jr. Not only did the two unveil a new trailer for their movie, but they also settled their feud in the best possible way by having a thumb war on stage. Please note their matching Marvel superhero thumb wrestlers! See all the pictures from Chris's appearance here, and then check out 14 times he couldn't contain his muscles. »
- Kelsie Gibson
The 21 Best Moments From the Kids' Choice Awards
9 hours ago | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »
The Kids' Choice Awards took over The Forum in La on Saturday evening, and with them brought loads of fun - and slime! There were many exciting moments throughout the show, from Zendaya's inspiring acceptance speech and host Blake Shelton's Star Wars-themed opening skit to all the famous kids who attended the show. So, without further ado, let's look back at the best pictures from the star-studded evening, and then check out Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth's amazing performance. »
- Monica Sisavat
John Stamos, Fifth Harmony, Blake Shelton and More Stars Get Slimed at the Kids' Choice Awards 2016
9 hours ago | E! Online | See recent E! Online news »
As far as award show traditions go, Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards' tradition of dousing celebrities with green slime is easily one of the greatest. Let's get real—who didn't enjoy seeing Justin Bieber and Taylor Lautner covered in the green concoction? Yeah, no one, that's who. Lucky for us, Saturday night's annual show hosted by Blake Shelton lived up to its previous years of pranking and wretchedness! There were plenty of slime-y moments to be had and we've got you covered on who this year's unsuspecting victims were (pun intended). Let the sliming commence! 1. John Stamos: Nickelodeon actor Jace »
Adam Sandler Had the Cutest Dates at the Kids' Choice Awards - His Daughters, Sadie and Sunny
10 hours ago | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »
Adam Sandler had the support of his two lovely daughters, Sadie and Sunny, at the Kids' Choice Awards in La on Saturday evening. Although the trio skipped the red carpet, they shared a slew of cute moments inside The Forum, where they attentively watched the show. On top of having the best dates in the house, Adam's film Hotel Transylvania 2 also ended up taking home the award for favorite animated movie, which Ellen DeGeneres presented the actor with. Keep reading to see more of the brood, and then check out how host Blake Shelton kicked off the show. »
- Monica Sisavat
Jennifer Garner -- Crashes School Dance (Video)
10 hours ago | TMZ | See recent TMZ news »
[[tmz:video id="0_moussy8o"]] Jennifer Garner turned a mother/daughter dance into a fangirl sesh. Garner was filming "The Tribes of Palos Verdes" at Friendly Hills Country Club in Whittier, CA Friday night. The club was also hosting a mother/daughter dance for Grazide Elementary. Producers gently asked the hoofers to keep it down during shooting, so the make good was Garner making a surprise appearance, taking the mic and talking to the group. Garner told the kids they »
- TMZ Staff
Blake Shelton Opens the Kids' Choice Awards With a Star Wars-Themed Skit, Because of Course
10 hours ago | Popsugar.com | See recent Popsugar news »
After confessing that he likes Gwen Stefani "a lot," Blake Shelton opened the Kids' Choice Awards in La with a bang. The country singer kicked off his hosting duties with a little help from special guests Selena Gomez, last year's host Nick Jonas, and fellow The Voice coaches Pharrell Williams and Adam Levine, who all stopped by Blake's dressing room to wish him luck on his big night. But that wasn't the best part! The entire sketch was Star Wars themed! So, naturally, a Star Wars character had to make an appearance. To find out who it was, watch the clip above now, and then check out Zendaya's heartwarming acceptance speech. »
- Monica Sisavat
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