After dominating the radio business for over 30 years, Howard Stern really has nothing to prove. Signing up as a judge on the NBC reality series America’s Got Talent should be a welcome challenge for Stern, and his biting humor and candor should add an extra dimension to the show. Stern believes he’s a good fit for America’s Got Talent, and the radio icon has nothing but praise for host Nick Cannon and his fellow judges Howie Mandel and Sharon Osbourne.
Director Joss Whedon has exceeded expectations with the monumental success of The Avengers, and one of his best decisions was to pick Mark Ruffalo to play tortured scientist Bruce Banner (aka the Hulk). Although the two Hulk movies featured Eric Bana and Ed Norton in the lead roles, Marvel wanted to go a different direction with The Avengers, and Whedon claims Ruffalo was always his first choice. (Click on the audio player to hear Joss Whedon)
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The Avengers, co-starring Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr., is currently dominating ticket sales all across the globe.
Take note! It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday! While many of you are spending time looking for that one perfect card, the American Idol Top 4 are focused on singing that one perfect song – that one that will help land them in next week’s final three (and make mom proud!). So in the spirit of the holiday we decided to ask Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips, Joshua Ledet, and Hollie Cavanagh to share their favorite “mom memory”. Watch and find out who had mom doing homework, who’s crazy, and who still brings a tear to their child’s eye. Catch American Idol this week – Wednesday and Thursday at 8/7 central – and find out who makes the “Final Three”!
Michael Fassbender, whose big budget summer fare experience began last year with X-Men: Origins, teams up with Charlize Theron and director Ridley Scott for the highly awaited sci-fi flick Prometheus. Working with Theron was a great experience for Fassbender, as he admits that he’s a big admirer of her work.
Prometheus, co-starring Idris Elba and Noomi Rapace, opens in theaters June 8th.
Nancy Cartwright’s acting journey started at an early age, but her career took a profound turn when she landed the role as the voice of Bart Simpson on The Simpsons. Cartwright, who has always loved making people laugh, says she was encouraged at an early age to do voiceover work thanks to her unique voice, and for 23 seasons Cartwright has been a huge part of The Simpsons’ success. (Click on the audio player to hear Nancy Cartwright)
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Singer Rihanna is getting good word of mouth for her co-starring role in Battleship, a blockbuster summer flick which opens in theaters May 18th. Although music is her mainstay, Rihanna wants to continue acting, and is looking to shoot a comedy down the road. (Click on the audio player to hear Rihanna)
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Opening Friday, Dark Shadows is the eighth collaboration from director Tim Burton and Johnny Depp. It’s a partnership that goes back to Edward Scissorhands, and their mutual affection for offbeat figures and creatures that go bump in the night has yielded such first rate work as Ed Wood and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Depp, who also produces the project, credits Burton for crafting yet another compelling story, as he describes the director as “brilliant.” (Click on the audio player to hear Johnny Depp)
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After playing the acerbic and talented Dr. Gregory House for eight seasons, Hugh Laurie wraps up his part with the shows series finale on May 21st. Although he had a solid acting career before taking on House, Laurie understands audiences and maybe even filmmakers will have a hard time seeing the actor in any other type of role. Still, Laurie remains grateful for his House experience.
Robert Downey Jr. plays Iron Man (and Tony Stark) for the third time as part of the superhero collective in The Avengers. It’s a role that has transformed Downey Jr.’s career and enabled him to develop the Sherlock Holmes franchise in the process. With his monumental success, the actor understands Iron Man would still have remained grounded if it wasn’t for the fans. (Click on the audio player to hear Robert Downey Jr.)
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Downey Jr. isn’t the type of movie star who finishes his project and stays stuck at his respected mansion until another job beckons. He tells us he’s a true movie buff who digs the theater going experience. (Click on the audio player to hear Robert Downey Jr.)
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The Avengers, which co-stars Samuel L. Jackson, Mark Ruffalo and Jeremy Renner, is now playing in theaters everywhere.
Will Smith may have taken a four year hiatus as an A-list star, but he’s back with Men in Black III. Along with his good friend Tom Cruise, Smith is one of those rare actors who can generate a strong box office weekend on his name alone. The actor, who is also a veteran producer, learned the importance of generating an international audience after listening to advice from Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. (Click on the audio player to hear Will Smith)
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Will Smith reprises his role Agent J in Men in Black III, which opens in theaters May 25th.
After dominating the radio business for over 30 years, Howard Stern really has nothing to prove. Signing up as a judge on the NBC reality series America’s Got Talent should be a welcome challenge for Stern, and his biting humor and candor should add an extra dimension to the show. Stern believes he’s a good fit for America’s Got Talent, and the radio icon has nothing but praise for host Nick Cannon and his fellow judges Howie Mandel and Sharon Osbourne.
