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Sitcom Mom, Patricia Heaton, in the Middle of Hollywood honor

Picturelux Celebrity Photos Admin — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:24:00 +0000

By Joseph Martinez -

Patricia Heaton, star of the popular television comedies, "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "The Middle", was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Heaton was reunited with her TV husbands Ray Romano and Neil Flynn for the event. Also attending were Doris Roberts, Brad Garrett and Atticus Shaffer. Heaton won two "best actress" Emmy awards for her role as Debra Barone on "Everybody Loves Raymond."

The actress was the recipient of the 2,472nd star and her friends and family, including actor husband David Hunt and their four sons, looked on proudly as she accepted the honor. During her acceptance speech, the actress declared, "I'm overwhelmed. I came to Hollywood 20 years ago at the age of 30. I had no agent and no manager... God opened a door for me and by God I mean Ray Romano."

Guest speaker Ray Romano said he first met Patty when she auditioned for the role of his wife, Debra Barone. "Of the hundreds of actresses that auditioned, she was the only one who kissed me on the lips. . . and I thought to myself, this woman really needs a job."

Switching gears to a more serious tone, Romano said the show "really revolved around Patty," even though he played the title character. "She not only grounded it, but she was funny. She made me a better actor." He also saluted her dedication to family and to family values. "The Hollywood Star Committee got it right today."

Her second TV husband, Neil Flynn, joked that the list of actors Patty wanted for "The Middle" included Randy Quaid, Dolph Lundgren, Abraham Lincoln and Chewbacca. "My name was at the bottom of the list and I just feel lucky to be on the list. I can’t imagine an actress who has her level of success who is also so positive and grounded and grateful to be where she is. I’m glad to be your friend." ( photos © 2012 Joe Martinez / PictureLux )

Patricia Heaton Trivia per IMDB.com:

Went to St. Raphael's Catholic grade School, Bay Village, Ohio.
Daughter of Chuck Heaton, sportswriter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Irish-American.
In a 2006 TV Guide/Bravo poll, she was named the TV personality who would make the best real-life housewife with 72% of the vote, far surpassing runner-up Teri Hatcher from "Desperate Housewives" (2004).
Once worked at People magazine.
Edited news film at ABC station Channel 5 (WEWS) in Cleveland, when she was in college as a summer intern in the late 1970s

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Johnny Depp walks the Black Carpet for 'Dark Shadows' premiere

Picturelux Celebrity Photos Admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 +0000

By Joseph Martinez -

Less than a week before it opens wide in the U.S., "Dark Shadows" held its star studded Hollywood premiere on Monday, May 7, 2012. Taking place at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the special screening event was attended by it's cast members including Johnny Depp, Eva Green, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jackie Earle Haley and Chloe Grace Moretz. The attendees walked down a black carpet and several of them, including Depp, met the crowd of fans lining Hollywood Bloulevard before the screening, graciously signing autographs and posing for pictures.

Other guests included Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Alice Cooper (who plays himself in the film), Peter Fonda, along with original TV "Dark Shadows" actors Lara Parker (Angelique), David Selby (Quentin Collins) and Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie Evans).

Fashion stand-outs included Michelle Pfeiffer as she dazzled on the carpet wearing a short burnished gold Lanvin dress and necklace by designer sister-in-law Rona Pfeiffer. Bella Heathcote chose a a tiered white dress featuring a frilled shoulder and delicate vintage-style fabric while Chloe Grace Moretz donned a shimmering blue Stella McCartney short dress.

According to The Los Angeles Times, Depp took time to honor Jonathan Frid, the Canadian actor originally behind the cloak, and whose death Friday April 13 at the age of 87 came just weeks ahead of the film’s premiere. “His elegance and grace was an inspiration then and will continue to remain one forever more,”. Depp added, “When I had the honor to finally meet him … [he] generously passed the torch of Barnabas.” Johnny Depp met Frid on the film’s set, where the original Barnabas Collins and four of his Dark Shadows TV series costars shot cameos. (Photo © 2012 Joe Martinez / PictureLux)

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John Cusack honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Picturelux Celebrity Photos Admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:26:00 +0000

By Joseph Martinez -

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce welcomed actor John Cusack to the Hollywood Walk of Fame as he received his star on Tuesday, April 24th at 11:30 a.m. in front of Larry Edmunds Bookshop and reunited him with old co-stars like Dan Aykroyd, Jack Black, Billy Bob Thorton, and of course his sister Joan Cusack.

Why place the star in front of a bookshop? In his latest role, Cusack stars as the infamous author Edgar Allen Poe in Relativity’s upcoming thriller "The Raven" set for release In theatres April 27th, the macabre and lurid tales of Poe are vividly brought to life and death, when a madman begins committing horrific murders inspired by Poe’s darkest works.

Why John Cusack? Well, why not. With an impressive body of work spanning the course of nearly three decades, Cusack has evolved into one of Hollywood’s most accomplished and respected actors of his generation, garnering both critical acclaim as well as prestigious accolades for his dramatic and comedic roles.

Cusack’s list of film credits stretches all the way to the early 1980's and includes such titles as: Igor, which he lent his voice-talent; Joshua Seftel’s War, Inc., James C. Strouse’s Grace is Gone, Menno Meyjes’ Martian Child, Mikael Håfström’s 1408, Harold Ramis’ The Ice Harvest, Gary Fleder’s Runaway Jury, James Mangold’s Identity, Mennoy Meyjes’ Max, Tim Robbins’ Cradle Will Rock, Mike Newell’s Pushing Tin, Peter Chelsom’s Serendipity, Terrence Malick’s The Thin Red Line, Simon West’s Con Air, Clint Eastwood’s Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Harold Becker’s City Hall, Woody Allen’s Bullets Over Broadway and Shadows and Fog, Joe Roth’s America’s Sweethearts, Alan Parker’s The Road to Wellville, Herbert Ross’ True Colors, James L. Brooks’ Broadcast News and Rob Reiner’s Stand By Me and also lent his voice in the full-length animated feature film Anastasia.

Cusack first gained the attention of audiences by starring in a number of 1980s film classics such as The Sure Thing, Say Anything, Sixteen Candles and Better Off Dead. The actor shed his teen-heartthrob image by next starring in a wide range of dramas, thrillers and comedies including The Grifters, Eight Men Out, Being John Malkovich, Grosse Pointe Blank and High Fidelity, which he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Comedy or Musical.

On the small screen, Cusack starred in HBO’s telefilm “The Jack Bull,” a traditional Western written by his father Dick Cusack. He also served as executive producer on the film.

Cusack will also be seen next in Lee Daniels’ The Paperboy and has recently starred in Hot Tub Time Machine, which he also produced as well as Roland Emmerich’s 2012. Later this year, Cusack will star opposite Nicolas Cage in Frozen Ground. (© 2012 Joe Martinez / PictureLux )

John Cusack Trivia per IMDB.com:

Turned down Woody Harrelson's role in Indecent Proposal (1993).
Turned down Bill Paxton's role in Apollo 13 (1995).
On free time likes to go "Helecopter Snowboarding" and kick-boxing with stunt coordinator Benny Urquidez. Has a black belt in kick-boxing.
Sister Joan Cusack appeared in 10 of his movies.
Is Irish-American. The name Cusack is not Slavic as many may believe. It is a Norman name, brought to Ireland when the Normans invaded in 1169. "Cussac" is a city in South Central France.
Member of the "Brat Pack", the name for the actors who tended to star in teen movies of the 80's. Others include Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Demi Moore, Charlie Sheen and Diane Lane.
Was originally the actor chosen to play John Bender in the The Breakfast Club (1985). At the last minute, things changed and Judd Nelson ended up in the role.

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Malcolm McDowell honored in Hollywood

Picturelux Celebrity Photos Admin — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 05:00:00 +0000

By Joseph Martinez -

Malcolm McDowell, star of Stanley Kubrick's classic "A Clockwork Orange", was honored with the 2,465th star, outside Hollywood Boulevard's British pub The Pig n' Whistle, on Friday March 16, 2012. He posed with his wife Kelley and their son Beckett, as the plaque was unveiled to the media and well-wishing fans from around the country.

Among the ceremony's highlights were Gary Oldman heartfelt speech that paid tribute to his friend Malcolm McDowell, hailing the star for inspiring him to take up acting. The Harry Potter star revealed, "It was like the lights went on in my life, in much the same way that John Lennon saw Elvis on screen and said 'That's a good job, I'd like to do that for a living'. I saw Malcolm in this film and I thought, 'This is what I want to do'."

During his acceptance speech, Malcolm McDowell told the crowd, "For a lad that grew up in Liverpool (England), Hollywood was this notion of everything that was incredible in the movies, and Hollywood has meant so much to the rest of the world - we take it, because we live in LA, sort of for granted."

The British pub that overlooks the star, The Pig n' Whistle, has named a special drink in McDowell's honor called The Clockwork Orange. (photos: © 2012 Joe Martinez / Picturelux)

Malcolm McDowell Trivia per IMDB.com:

His first wife, Margot Bennett, was Keir Dullea's ex-wife. Keir was the main character in Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), while McDowell was the main character in Kubrick's next film, A Clockwork Orange (1971).
Has said that his favorite actor of all time is James Cagney.
Has appeared in three different films involving time travel: Time After Time (1979), Star Trek: Generations (1994) and Just Visiting (2001).
His performance as Alex DeLarge in A Clockwork Orange (1971) was ranked 100 on the list of the "100 Greatest Film Performances of All Time".
As he wanted to get into the SAG, he took his mother's maiden name McDowell because there was another British actor called Malcolm Taylor.

What to Watch:

A Clockwork Orange, 1971
Caligula, 1979
Time After Time, 1979
Star Trek: Generations, 1994

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Stars shine brightly once again at 'Night of 100 Stars' awards gala

Picturelux Celebrity Photos Admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000

By Joseph Martinez -

Every year, on Oscar night, I look forward to coming to the “Night of One Hundred Stars” Awards Gala, held at the Beverly Hills Hotel, to see my old friends. Well, they are not really my friends, but I like to think of them as such since I grew up watching many of them on television and at the movies.

I mean, who can forget stars like Richard Dreyfuss, in "American Graffiti" trying desperately to find that blonde in the Thunderbird…and how about Lou Ferrigno busting at the seams as he shape shifts into the extremely annoyed "Incredible Hulk" …or John Savage playing Russian roulette with the Vietcong in "The Deer Hunter"…and how about Tanya Roberts as one of the Angels in the 5^th and final season of "Charlie’s Angels"… or former playmate Stella Stevens as Jerry Lewis' love interest in "The Nutty Professor", and in the music realm, Frankie Valli, voice of the number 1 hit “Grease” from the film of the same name, or ... well you get the idea. The list goes on and on and so do the fond memories.

In my mind, they are all my very dear friends... and the other night; I had the opportunity to see them all over again …sort of like re-runs, but this time through the unforgiving lens of time. Sure they are all getting just a bit older, and they aren’t exactly as I remember them, but who isn’t getting older. Although not in their Hollywood prime, they still have that Hollywood aura that many of the newer "celebrities" lack these days. So enjoy the photos and the fond memories of days gone by. On this one night, when things are aligned just right, magic happens and the Hollywood limelight emanates from these old friends one more time. (photo © 2012 Joe Martinez/PictureLux)

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Reese Witherspoon, 'This Means War' Premiere

Picturelux Celebrity Photos Admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000

By Joseph Martinez -

Oscar-winning beauty, Reese Witherspoon, looked gorgeous in a cleavage-bearing Miu Miu, which she matched with some Christian Louboutin pumps at the Los Angeles Premiere of "This Mean's War" held at the Chinese Theater on February 8, 2012. With looks this hot, can you blame Tom Hardy and Chris Pine for fighting for her affections in the movie.

Joining Reese on the Red Carpet were Tom Hardy, Chris Pine, Angela Bassett, Chelsea Handler, Abigail Spencer, Laura Vandervoort, Monet Mazur, Krista B. Allen, among others.

Directed by McG, "This Means War" is an action spy comedy about two CIA agents (Hardy, Pine) who find themselves falling for the same woman (Witherspoon).

The film also stars comedienne Chelsea Handler, who is good friends with Witherspoon in real life. On Wednesday, Witherspoon posted a photo of herself and Handler on ReeseWitherspoon.com:

"Chelsea and I are feeling like Thelma and Louise. Sans headscarves and sunglasses," Witherspoon wrote."This Means War" arrives in theaters on Feb. 17, 2012. (photos: © 2012 Joe Martinez / Picturelux)

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Rachel McAdams Wows at 'The Vow' Premiere

Picturelux Celebrity Photos Admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000

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Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum teamed up on the red carpet and "wowed the crowd" at the Hollywood premiere of the romantic tearjerker, "The Vow", on Monday February 6, 2012. Held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the attractive onscreen couple posed alongside one another during the Media event while Channing then rendezvoused with his wife Jenna Dewan prior to the film's screening.

To go along with the film's release, Rachel decided to adopt a new 'do: she debuted these blunt bangs at the premiere.
McAdams wore a mint green Vivienne Westwood ruffle dress paired with Pomellato jewelry and beige Louboutin Pigalle pumps.

It's no secret that the film is a real tearjerker. The Stars reveal to the LA Times, just what movies cause them to get a little emotional.

"I cry at 'Finding Neverland,'" Tatum admitted."Oh, yeah. That's a sad one," McAdams agreed, adding that the film that always gets her is "'The Way We Were.'" "I mean, I woke my sister up [from crying so loud]. She was sleeping while I was watching it and woke up and was, like, 'What's wrong? What's going on here?'"

Other stars turning up to check out the Michael Sucsy directed romantic drama (and to walk the carpet of course) included E! realty stars sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner, as well as Teresa Palmer and Bella Thorne. (photos: © 2012 Joe Martinez / Picturelux)

About the film:

Paige and Leo (Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum) are a happy newlywed couple whose lives are changed by a car accident that puts Paige in a coma. Waking up with severe memory loss, Paige has no memory of Leo, a confusing relationship with her parents (Sam Neill and Jessica Lange), and an ex-fiancé (Scott Speedman) she may still have feelings for. Despite these complications, Leo endeavors to win her heart again and rebuild their marriage.

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Dolly Parton returns to the Big Screen and Red Carpet for 'Joyful Noise'

Picturelux Celebrity Photos Admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0000

By Joseph Martinez -

The world premiere of Warner Brothers' Pictures "Joyful Noise" was held last night, Monday January 9, 2012 at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, CA.

All of the leads in the film including Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton were present at the event ...and as you may have guessed, this film is a musical with comedic overtones. Although the "Queen" was present, it was Dolly who stole the show, and the headlines, as this is her first non-cameo screen acting role in 20 years.

Parton looked gorgeous in a cleavage-baring tight frock that she paired with a cross necklace and bejeweled sandal heels. The 65-year-old songstress finished off her look with hot pink polish on her nails. Latifah, meanwhile, looked simple-but-chic in a green dress and a pair of brown shoes.

Other names present at the premiere included Viveca A. Fox and Paula Patton as well as the Cyrus clan including Billy Ray Cyrus, Brandi Cyrus, Leticia and Noah. No Miley though, (Dolly's Goddaughter) as she must have had prior commitments. (photos by © 2012 Joe Martinez / PictureLux)

About The Film:

Oscar® nominees Queen Latifah ("Chicago," "Hairspray") and Dolly Parton ("Transamerica," "Steel Magnolias," "Nine to Five") star in Alcon Entertainment's and Warner Bros. Pictures' "Joyful Noise," a funny and inspirational story of music, hope, love and renewal.

The small town of Pacashau, Georgia, has fallen on hard times, but the people are counting on the Divinity Church Choir to lift their spirits by winning the National Joyful Noise Competition. The choir has always known how to sing in harmony, but the discord between its two leading ladies now threatens to tear them apart. Their newly appointed director, Vi Rose Hill (Latifah), stubbornly wants to stick with their tried-and-true traditional style, while the fiery G.G. Sparrow (Parton) thinks tried-and-true translates to tired-and-old.

The film is set to be released in U.S. theaters on January 13, 2012.

Dolly Parton Trivia Per IMDB:

One of 12 children; grew up in a 1-room cabin in Tennessee.
Owner/namesake of Smokey Mountain area theme park, "Dollywood", located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, USA.
Her late father Robert was one of 15 children, and her mother Avie (Owens) was one of 10 children.
The world's first cloned mammal, Dolly the sheep, was named after Parton.
Inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry on February 4, 1969.
Had such a miserable time during filming of Straight Talk (1992), that she effectively retired from big screen acting. All her work since has been television work or appearances as herself.
Godmother of Miley Cyrus.
Various tabloids have reported that her breast implants - which she has never disputed having - have increased her measurements to anywhere from 38CC to a high mark of 48DD
Her Oscar nominated song "9 To 5" from Nine to Five (1980) was ranked #78 while her song writing contribution, "I Will Always Love You", from The Bodyguard (1992) came in at #65 on The American Film Institute's list of AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies (2004) (TV).

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'New Year's Eve' premiere: Ashton walks solo, flirts with Lea Michele

Picturelux Celebrity Photos Admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:00:00 +0000

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A mile-long black carpet and an enormous disco ball set the stage on Hollywood Boulevard for the premiere of a movie with a giant celebrity ensemble cast Monday, December 5, 2011. "New Year's Eve" is the follow-up to director Gary Marshall's $216 million global hit "Valentine's Day," and was one of the year's biggest premieres in terms of star power.

Turning up at Grauman's Chinese Theatre to promote the upcoming holiday flick were cast members including Lea Michele, Ashton Kutcher, Zac Efron, Katherine Heigl, Hilary Swank, Ludacris, Michelle Pfeiffer, Alyssa Milano, Josh Duhamel (with Fergie), Sofia Vergara, Abigail Breslin, Ryan Seacrest to name a few.

Among the notable looks at the event: Fergie in a silver Monique Lhuillier dress, Michelle Pfeiffer in purple Dolce & Gabbana, Lea Michele in Valentino and Hilary Swank in sparkling blue Elie Saab.

Hollywood Notes:

Ashton Kutcher came solo and snuck behind costar Lea Michele while she took pictures, to steal a kiss behind the ear.
The cast of Glee — including included Cory Monteith, Kevin McHale, Harry Shum Jr., Chris Colfer, and Darren Criss — came to support Michele
Fergie, dressed and blew kisses like Marilyn Monroe
Abigail Breslin revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that this was her first on-screen kiss. “It was very professional. There were a lot of breath mints on set,” said Breslin. Breslin, who stars as a 15-year-old who wants to spend New Year’s Eve with her friends rather than her mother (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) also told THR that she and Parker spent most of their time talking about American Idol, a show they both love.

Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner and Twilight Mania

Picturelux Celebrity Photos Admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:00:00 +0000

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The latest 'Twilight' movie premiered Monday night, November 14, 2011, and eager fans camped out for days in anticipation of this event.

Nearly 1,000 fans camped out in a 'tent city' set up near the Nokia Theater in downtown Los Angeles over the weekend. Many arrived as early as last Thursday from all over the country and various parts of the world.

The tents were removed Monday morning, but the fans received wrist bands to return later in the day for the premiere of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1," the fourth installment in the franchise starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner.

As they walked the red carpet at the Nokia Theater, the stars of the film spent a much of the time thanking the fans who are fanatically devoted to the books and films.

Stewart wore a long black and violet J. Mendel column gown and Jimmy Choo pumps, while both Pattinson and Lautner looked dapper in their suits. Newlywed Nikki Reed dazzled on the carpet, as well as Peter Facinelli who plays the head of the Cullen vampire clan. The stars of the film were joined by an army of other celebrities, who looked as excited as the crowd to see the fourth film in the vampire/werewolf drama.( photos and video © 2011 Joe Martinez / Picturelux - All Rights Reserved)

The movie opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, Nov. 18.

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