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Cindy Pearlman biography
Cindy Pearlman grew up in Chicago loving movies and everything Hollywood. She covers the entertainment industry interviewing all of the biggest stars of movies, TV …
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William Shatner lands at Chicago Comic Con
It’s Kirk out — of town, that is. William Shatner is in town for an appearance Saturday at Chicago Wizard World Comic Con in Rosemont. What’s the oddest Trek question he has ever been asked at one of these events? “It ranges from questions including, …Read More
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When she’s not being a mom, Jennifer Garner plays a mom
LOS ANGELES — Jennifer Garner’s life comes with its Hallmark moments. Just the other day, hubby Ben Affleck came home from shooting in Puerto Rico. “He hadn’t seen the kids in a week. The minute his feet actually hit the driveway, Ben had two girls …Read More
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As one ‘Closer’ closes, another gig opens for Mary McDonnell
Mary McDonnell doesn’t want to be Pollyanna about turning 60. “There is nothing fun when you get up from a chair and go, ‘Is that a little crick up my back? Are you kidding me?’ ” says the actress. “I’m always shocked when my body …Read More
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Meryl Streep has nothing to fear but herself
The greatest living film actress of her generation just can’t do it. Meryl Streep is talking about what makes her shake in high heels. Did she get anxious doing awkward middle-aged love scenes with Tommy Lee Jones for their new movie “Hope Springs?” “Love scenes …
Jessica Biel’s done almost nothing on Justin Timberlake wedding
For Jessica Biel, being engaged to Justin Timberlake is a “breathless moment” she wants to enjoy as long as she can. She kick-boxed and lifted weights to get in shape to fight Kate Beckinsale in her new movie, “Total Recall.”
Fans nosy about what Harrison’s doing at his ‘Pad’
It’s one thing to host a dating show called “Bachelor Pad.” It’s quite another when your own love life is under scrutiny. The host with the most on ABC is nothing if not upfront. Chris Harrison asks what’s in the tabloids this week: “I would …
Playing a daffy dad comes naturally for Steve Zahn
Steve Zahn is not a wimpy dad. The laid-back actor is the type who will make spur-of-the-moment parental decisions that turn into lasting memories. “One day when I wasn’t working and there was nothing going on, my wife and I looked at each other and …
Taking the next ‘Step’
So you think you can’t dance? Or maybe you know you can’t dance? The stars of “Step Up: Revolution” have a little bit of advice. “You can dance,” says actor Ryan Guzman. “You never know if you can dance until you trust yourself. Dance shouldn’t …Read More
Christian Bale on playing Batman one last time
In the end, Batman is the ultimate loner. No one knows that better than actor Christian Bale, who began an epic franchise alone. He ended it in the same way.
Hold the Batphone for 5 questions
Feeling a bit confused when it comes to Bat-fact vs. Bat-fiction? We asked the filmmakers and stars of “The Dark Knight Rises” for a few Bat-answers. Did director Christopher Nolan and his brother, screenwriter Jonathan Nolan, model the Occupy Gotham theme on Occupy Wall Street? …Read More
With ‘Trishna,’ Freida Pinto explores a darker side
Growing up in Mumbai, India, Freida Pinto had big dreams. The 27-year-old star of “Slumdog Millionaire” tells a story: “When I was a little girl I was raised Catholic and used to go to Sunday school. In eighth grade, the teacher said, ‘I want all …
Morgan Freeman’s summer: Batman and beyond
Morgan Freeman stars in two summer movies that are as different as knight and day. On July 20, he resumes his role as Lucius Fox in “The Dark Knight Rises,” which marks the last film in the franchise. It’s “is a really small summer movie,” …
“Amazing Spider-man’ star Andrew Garfield inhabits a bug’s life
NEW YORK — Even though he is Spider-man, Andrew Garfield isn’t the kind of actor who believes in spin. “I was terrified to take on this role,” says the new wall crawler. “It means so much to me and so much to other people. The …
Linda Gray waited till ‘Dallas’ felt right again
It’s been more than 20 years since Linda Gray was a weekly TV fixture on “Dallas,” but she’s finally back playing Sue Ellen Ewing on the revived series on TNT. What took her so long? “[Co-stars] Patrick Duffy, Larry Hagman and I had a pact,” …
Alec Baldwin finds love in ‘To Rome With Love’ as well as offscreen
Alec Baldwin is in love. When that scuffle with a photographer happened last week, he was picking up a license to wed. Ask about his impending nuptials to yoga teacher Hilaria Thomas and he says, “It’s a big journey that I’m going on.” He’s also …
2012 king of summer indies: Mark Duplass
In a summer of Downey, Hemsworth and Bale, there is another name to add to the list. Meet Mark Duplass. You will be meeting him almost weekly at the box office over the next month. Why? He’s staging his own mini-takeover of Hollywood. “ ‘The …
She’s 23, but Julianne Hough loves the ’80s
LOS ANGELES — She just wanted to rock. In the end, Julianne Hough rocked it a little too much in a scene that was cut from the new film “Rock of Ages.” “I did a duet of ‘Rock You Like a Hurricane’ with Tom Cruise, …
In Zoe Lister Jones’ movie “Lola Versus,” desperation fuels the dating
Zoe Lister Jones wrote a movie posting a big question: Can you date a guy your best girlfriend has already claimed as her own? In “Lola Versus,” she also plays the friend facing a dilemma when Lola (Greta Gerwig) is reeling from a broken engagement. …Read More
Will Smith betting on ‘Black’ after four-year hiatus
LOS ANGELES — Will Smith has been quietly absent from the big screen since 2008. Why? He’s been building a family empire. Wife Jada’s TV show “HawthoRNe.” Daughter Willow’s hit single “Whip My Hair.” Son Jaden’s “Karate Kid” remake. “Oh man, I go back to …Read More
Morgan Spurlock’s quest to be ‘Mansome’
Morgan Spurlock has days when he wonders if he’s “mansome” enough. “Brad Pitt has made it hard on men,” gripes the documentary director. “Brad never ages. He dresses great. He gets crazy with his hair and he can do no wrong. Then we have Johnny …Read More
