LONDON Scottish singing star Susan Boyle revealed Tuesday how she was hit as a child at school by teachers. Boyle, whose frumpy appearance hid a soaring voice which made her a global star, said she was also bullied by other students. “You re

Peter Parker May Have Baby in ‘Spider-Man 4′ - AceShowbiz
Columbia Pictures will hold an audition for 2-year-old toddler boy to play a red-haired kid, who could be the son of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson. Rumor has it, Tobey Maguire ’s character, Peter Parker, will be a father in ” Spider-Man 4 “. The

Miss Cali USA Seeks Prejean Lookalike to Mock - TMZ.com
TMZ has learned the people behind the pageant are on the hunt for a Carrie lookalike to play the former Miss Cali winner in a skit for this weekend’s pageant. Our sources say a first round of auditions for the Prejean part were held this past weekend

Coming This Week for Nov. 17 - Island Packet Online
Head meeting: 6-8 p.m., The Metropolitan Lounge, Target shopping center, Bluffton; Mike Hawthorne of Re-Power America to speak and conduct short interviews for the national Web site; 843-816-0317, 843-757-8520 May River Theatre auditions for

It’s not hard to like any movie that uses the Beach Boys’ music, but Wes Anderson makes it especially easy. As Hollywood’s foremost purveyor of hipster drama, his pedigree as a reliable selector of appropriately wistful, poignant and all-around

Mommy-hood! A fuller-figured — but still beaming! — Davis showed up in a Santa Monica, Calif. park Tuesday as her three kids frolicked on the swings. After her ABC show Commander in Chief (she played a female president) was cancelled after one

Geena Davis the devoted mother-of-three takes her children to the park - Daily Mail
She has been a sex symbol, an action hero and a sports star. But nowadays, Geena Davis prefers to play a devoted mother of three. The actress, who played Thelma alongside Susan Sarandon in Thelma and Louise, looked happy and relaxed as she watched

Review: Fantastic Mr. Fox - cinematical
It’s not hard to like any movie that uses the Beach Boys’ music, but Wes Anderson makes it especially easy. As Hollywood’s foremost purveyor of hipster drama, his pedigree as a reliable selector of appropriately wistful, poignant and all-around

Jennifer Lopez granted temporary restraining order barring Ojani Noa - New York Daily News
Jennifer Lopez can rest easy now that a judge has temporarily blocked the sale of her private home videos. Articles Jennifer Lopez suing ex-husband Ojani Noa for $10M over sale of ’sexual’ honeymoon videos On the Scene: Separated at birth? LOS

Valley roots help producer thrive in movie industry - Vindy.com
Youngstown gave her the steel spine needed in Hollywood. YOUNGSTOWN Paula Wagner s Hollywood career has taken her around the world, but she keeps coming back to Chestnut Ridge. That s the road she grew up on in Hubbard Township. It s also

The singer, wearing a black wig, starred in an SNL Digital Short and did her best Kristen Stewart impersonation as she showed her love for a “frank” (short for Frankenstein) played by Bill Hader. PHOTOS: Kristen Stewart & Taylor Lautner Do The Red

Kristen Stewart tries to tune out tabloids - Himalayan Times
Stewart s take on all the tabloid attention is that it is false and mean It s helped the 19-year-old Stewart has had other acting jobs, which are a calming eye in the middle of the media hurricane. Along with filming New Moon

Broadway’s Mostel Comes to Life Again on Stage in Brochu Solo Zero - Playbill
Jim Brochu’s solo homage to stage legend Zero Mostel, Zero Hour , begins a limited engagement at Theatre at Saint Clement’s Nov. 14. Piper Laurie directs the Off-Broadway production that will officially open Nov. 22 and play through Jan. 31, 2010

Revival cast of Hair to open production in London (BroadwayWorld.com) - Broadway World
It was announced that the current revival of Hair is slated for an April opening in London featuring the entire Broadway revival cast and it is even being advertised as such on the splash page for the London production’s website. There is an

Kristen Stewart is trying her best to tune out the ‘Twilight’-obsessed - AZCentral.com
LOS ANGELES - Kristen Stewart was a bundle of nerves talking about “Twilight” a year ago. She’s far more confident these days as “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” gets ready to rise in movie theaters Nov. 20. “I think I’ve gotten a lot more comfortable

Internet changes course of learning - The Spokesman-Review
Paraeducator Tiah Scarlett works with East Valley Middle School student Brandon Armstrong on an online language arts assignment Wednesday in Otis Orchards. The Obama administration is working on a plan to set aside $500 million in federal funds

‘Cougar’ growls after beauty contest - Orange County Register
LAGUNA BEACH A catfight broke out at the first California Cougar Convention. Put 300 single older women and younger men together in a swank Beverly Hills ballroom, mix in alcohol and hip-thrashing music, and should this come as a surprise? Audrey

The runnerup teen essay on dumbest money experience - Nationalpost.com
Last weekend, we ran the winning essay for Credit Education Week’s contest for young people to relate their “dumbest” experience or lesson involving money. The official title for the essays was to describe The Dumbest Thing I Have Ever Done With My

Twilight star Stewart tries to tune out tabloids - Vindy.com
LOS ANGELES Kristen Stewart was a bundle of nerves talking about Twilight a year ago. She s far more confident these days as The Twilight Saga: New Moon gets ready to rise in movie theaters Friday. I think I ve gotten a lot

It s an older club, but received a facelift from Schmidt-Curley in 1998 and today is a good test of golf. Golf packager GolfAsian.com says it s often the first course of an itinerary in Thailand given its proximity to Bangkok, it s first

Nebraska’s Suh says cramp was no acting job - KFDA
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Some fans would nominate Ndamukong (en-DOM-uh-ken) Suh (Soo) for an acting award. But Nebraska’s star defensive lineman says he really had a leg cramp when he collapsed in the fourth quarter against Oklahoma - right as Nebraska

Triple play for city stages - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Admission: Tickets, from $8 to $12, are available by calling 622-4610. Three theatrical productions open today, each of them unique yet all equally savory. Here s where you ll find all the details. Fiddler on the Roof The familiarity of

Nebraska’s Suh is Lott Award semifinalist - USA Today
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong (en-DOM-uh-ken) Suh (SOO) is one of eight semifinalists for the Lott Trophy. The award, named for Hall of Fame defensive back Ronnie Lott, recognizes on-field performance and personal

John Cusack seeks escape route in ‘2012′ - Mercury
Lily Morgan, left, and John Cusack are shown in a scene from “2012.” John Cusack has made a career out of stretching himself as an actor. Now with “2012,” he’s doing a different kind of stretching altogether. “I had to stay (loose) or I definitely

Tom Hanks comes to New Orleans for opening of new WWII Museum theater - The Gaea Times
NEW ORLEANS Tom Hanks is scheduled to be there when the National World War II Museum in New Orleans debuts the war film he produced to immerse audiences with all their senses in key battles. The film Beyond All Boundaries will be shown

Gospel musical fun but heartbreaking - Cumberland County Sentinel
Gail Tierney, left, acts out a scene from Godspell Tuesday evening during a dress rehearsal at Carlisle High School. (Jason Malmont/The Sentinel) Frank Mosley, left, along with other members of the cast rehearse a scene from Godspell

Video: Obama s eulogy at Fort Hood - Hotair.com
Rather rich to be decrying that which is all you do on this site. I ll give him credit for the speech. I won t say it makes up for his insipid reaction to it, blathering on for two minutes before mentioning what had happened. So we put a diamond

Their earlier career interest - Modern Ghana
In as much as I love acting, I also wanted to be a lawyer. My love for the Law profession heightened after my diploma programme. However, by that time, I was already acting. I just returned home one day and told my parents that I had the mind of

Nebraska’s Suh says cramp wasn’t an acting job so injured teammate - KFSM.com
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) Some fans would nominate Ndamukong (en-DOM-uh-ken) Suh (Soo) for an acting award. But Nebraska’s star defensive lineman says he really had a leg cramp when he collapsed in the fourth quarter against Oklahoma right as

“I have a long history with Catherine Hardwicke, who directed the first film,” Nikki told Billy Bush on Monday during an interview for Access Hollywood and “The Billy Bush Show.” “I didn’t actually audition, but I did meet with everybody involved. I

Musical theater class coming to Valleyview - NorthJersey.com
In an effort to save the spring musical at Valleyview Middle School, New York City s Broadway Artists Alliance is conducting a one-day musical theater Master Class with all proceeds benefiting the performing arts. This two-hour, power-packed

Enough is enough - Chicago Tribune
Charlie Weis, the great offensive mind, went to South Bend apparently thinking defense was an afterthought. That was apparent Saturday in an embarrassing 23-21 loss to Navy. The Midshipmen gained almost 350 yards on 57 carries. Weis showed his

Local digest - Elkhart Truth
The owner of an SUV that police were looking for in connection with an early morning fire Oct. 26 at Legends Bar & Grill has come forward. The owner is from Mishawaka, Ind., Michigan State Police said Tuesday. He has an attorney and has declined an

Accent in brief - Savannah Morning News
The Savannah College of Art and Design showcases the School of Fine Arts with the inaugural deFINE ART festival today through Saturday. Highlighted disciplines include painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. — 7 p.m. Wednesday, Arnold Hall

Filmmaker seeks Inuit actors - Anchorage Daily News
The producers of a full-length movie version of Alaska director Andrew Maclean’s award-winning film “On the Ice” (”Sikumi”) will hold a final round of auditions in Anchorage. Maclean is looking for an all-Inuit cast, ages 17-70, for the film, which

Music won t stop at show - Badger Herald
The UW community will soon get to watch toe tapping, hard rocking, expertly danced, incredibly fun musical numbers. And no, it s not an episode of Glee. This Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., The Wisconsin Singers bring a jam-packed, energy

Movie review: Who Does She Think She Is? - Pegasus News
From Japan and Indonesia to Greece and Egypt, ancient civilizations have always commemorated and worshiped feminine entities, according to Who Does She Think She Is? , a breakthrough documentary on the struggles of today’s female artists. Depictions

The Guild: Seasons One & Two - A.V. Club
Key features: Fittingly, since you can still watch the show for free online, The Guild DVD has a large collection of special features, including audition footage, lots of commentaries, gag reels, table reads, and scripts. There are also some good

I was a child when I learnt that wine was a magic potion. I would watch my father don ceremonial robes (his old National Service boiler suit) to exhume enchanted bottles that I wasn t to touch from the sacred crawl space under our front room. The

Their earlier career interest - Modern Ghana
In as much as I love acting, I also wanted to be a lawyer. My love for the Law profession heightened after my diploma programme. However, by that time, I was already acting. I just returned home one day and told my parents that I had the mind of

Gospel musical fun but heartbreaking - Cumberland County Sentinel
Gail Tierney, left, acts out a scene from Godspell Tuesday evening during a dress rehearsal at Carlisle High School. (Jason Malmont/The Sentinel) Frank Mosley, left, along with other members of the cast rehearse a scene from Godspell

Triple play for city stages - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
It s been three years since his last acting job. It made me realize that I either need to do it more often or give it up entirely, he says. It is a skill that deteriorates. A Christmas Key In 2003, the mother of local playwright

‘Precious’ star almost didn’t make the audition - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Gabourey Sidibe plays the title character in “Precious.” Gabourey Sidibe isn’t ashamed to say she was wrong. It’s a mistake she will carry to ruby red carpets from now until Oscar night and beyond. “I was a smart girl but now I have a different

Tee box massages: One reason slow play is okay on Thailand golf - WorldGolf.com
Really, all you have to do at Muang Kaew is a little acting job: grimace and show a little back or shoulder distress, and the caddie gets the hint quick and runs over with their hands in ready position. I m convinced every woman in Thailand is a Ph

John Cusack seeks escape route in ‘2012′ - Mercury
Lily Morgan, left, and John Cusack are shown in a scene from “2012.” John Cusack has made a career out of stretching himself as an actor. Now with “2012,” he’s doing a different kind of stretching altogether. “I had to stay (loose) or I definitely

Tom Hanks comes to New Orleans for opening of new WWII Museum theater - The Gaea Times
theater troupe that gave him his start October 12th, 2009 Tom Hanks hasn’t forgotten Ohio theater rootsCLEVELAND Tom Hanks says he still has fond memories of his first acting job, which kept him working into the early morning changing sets

The title of Taking Back Sunday’s latest CD “New Again” pretty much sums up the feeling within the band as the group tours behind the CD this summer. With the arrival of new guitarist Matt Fazzi, Taking Back Sunday has found new life, both on

In The Twilight Saga: New Moon , the second chapter in Stephenie Meyer’s phenomenally successful series, the romance between mortal and vampire reaches an intense and dangerous new level, and reveals a conflict that will haunt Bella Swan (Kristen

Even if you didn t see Once, you may remember Hansard and Irglov s impossibly endearing appearance during the 2008 Oscars, when their duet Falling Slowly won for Best Original Song. I spoke to Hansard yesterday over the phone and knew I

Rhythms captured in motion - The Australian
WHEN asked to describe himself as an adolescent in Adelaide in the 1980s, Chris Drummond says: “I was a bit of a lost soul.” After leaving school he drifted around, playing in bands, working in cafes, taking acting jobs in cabaret gigs. In 1990 at

On This Day in History: October 29 - Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Richard Dreyfuss was born in Brooklyn on Oct. 29, 1947, the second of three children, to a lawyer-turned-restaurant owner. At the age of 9, he moved with his family to Beverly Hills, California. Growing up there, he attended Beverly Hills High School

It s All For Grace - New University Newspaper
Imagine having a chronic disease that causes excruciating pain throughout your body to the point where you are immobilized. Imagine having a disease where your friends, family and doctors tell you that the pain was just all in your head

How Tough Times Yield Model Children - Wall Street Journal
Lauren Dines, 12, waits for her mother to fill out information before an audition. Natacha Andrews recently signed up her 4-year-old daughter, Anaya, with a modeling agency. Anaya says she wants to be “like Tyra” that is, model-turned-media