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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/01/02/celebrity_birthdays_january_65 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 105497@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to "Superman Returns" actress Kate Bosworth (1983); Spanish actress Paz Vega (1976), Battlestar Galactica actress Tricia Helfer (1974), "Rent" star Taye Diggs (1972), Calvin Klein model Christy Turlington (1969);

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/11/13/a_look_at_all_the_actors_who_have_played_007 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:56:59 EST Entertainment News 103493@http://www.starpulse.com/news This Friday, Sir Ian Fleming's James Bond is back in theaters. Daniel Craig has brought a brute anger to the role that has not quite been seen before. In the very least, as we learned in the 2006 version

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/03/13/charlie_sheen_to_front_underwear_campaig Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:52:22 EST Entertainment News 80938@http://www.starpulse.com/news Charlie Sheen has joined the ranks of Hollywood's hunks who have signed on to help sell Hanes underwear. Kevin Bacon, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Jennifer Love Hewitt have all appeared in recent TV and print ads for the firm.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/02/29/top_10_worst_disney_films Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:43:02 EST Entertainment News 79662@http://www.starpulse.com/news Disney has produced some huge animated hits (The Lion King, Aladdin, Lady and the Tramp) and extremely popular live-action flicks (Pirates of the Caribbean, High School Musical, National Treasure). But the studio that brought us Pocahontas also subjected Mickey Mouse fans to Snow Dogs. Here's our list of the top 10 worst Disney films:

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/02/24/eddie_murphy_lindsay_lohan_rule_razzies_ Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:15:27 EST Entertainment News 78922@http://www.starpulse.com/news SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) - A year after his Academy Awards dream went up in smoke, Eddie Murphy has not just one consolation prize, but three: Razzie Awards as worst actor, supporting actor and supporting actress for the comedy Norbit.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/02/12/cuba_gooding_jr_tops_outrageous_oscar_mo Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:49:01 EST Entertainment News 77672@http://www.starpulse.com/news Cuba Gooding Jr.'s acceptance speech at the 1997 Academy Awards has topped a list naming the most dramatic, outrageous and unexpected moments in Oscar history.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/02/celebrity_birthdays_january_33 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 69185@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to "Superman Returns" actress Kate Bosworth (1983); Spanish actress Paz Vega (1976), Battlestar Galactica actress Tricia Helfer (1974), "Rent" star Taye Diggs (1972), Calvin Klein model Christy Turlington (1969); character actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. (1967), "Relic Hunter" star Tia Carrere (1967), major league pitcher David Cone (1963),

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/12/18/cuba_gooding_jr_to_play_marley_marl_in_h Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:33:03 EST Entertainment News 71601@http://www.starpulse.com/news Cuba Gooding Jr. is to play rapper Marley Marl in a new biopic about New York's hip-hop pioneers the Juice Crew. Rap star David Banner is slated to play Biz Markie in the film and newcomer Keke Palmer will portray Roxanne Shante.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/11/01/starpulse_movie_critic_calls_american_ga Thu, 01 Nov 2007 14:23:43 EST Entertainment News 66203@http://www.starpulse.com/news American Gangster director Ridley Scott may have two heavy hitters cast in a film that's based on a heart pounding true story, but it also succeeds in closely following, in some cases adding to, an already winning formula that was most recently seen in Martin Scorsesee's The Departed.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/10/10/denzel_washington_and_russell_crowe_star_2 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:22:51 EST Entertainment News 63234@http://www.starpulse.com/news Nobody used to notice Frank Lucas (Oscar® winner Denzel Washington), the quiet driver to one of the inner city's leading black crime bosses. But when his boss suddenly dies, Frank exploits the opening in the power structure to build his own empire and create his own version of the American Dream.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/09/07/fashion_rocks_with_piven_lopez_fergie_an Fri, 07 Sep 2007 09:38:39 EST Entertainment News 59021@http://www.starpulse.com/news NEW YORK (AP) - To judge New York Fashion Week by the lineup at Thursday night's Fashion Rocks concert, you'd think the mismatched look was in.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/07/opening_august_8_daddy_day_camp Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:06:50 EST Entertainment News 54918@http://www.starpulse.com/news Directed by one-time child star Fred Savage, Daddy Day Camp, the sequel to Eddie Murphy's Daddy Day Care, stars Cuba Gooding Jr. and Paul Rae as Charlie Hinton and Phil Ryerson, a pair of fathers who attempt to keep their summer camp afloat even though they are under dire economic strain. In order to help improve the financial situation, and to whip together a group of children who have a problem with following orders... Continue Summary Pictures / Cast and Crew / More

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/08/01/hairspray_s_nikki_blonsky_lands_comedy_r Wed, 01 Aug 2007 10:07:16 EST Entertainment News 53953@http://www.starpulse.com/news Hollywood newcomer Nikki Blonsky is looking to capitalize on her Hairspray acclaim in a teen comedy. The starlet made her breakthrough performance in the musical re-make alongside John Travolta and Christopher Walken, and now she can add Cuba Gooding Jr. to her impressive list of co-stars as filming begins on "Harold."

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/07/10/stars_provide_voices_for_inspired_by_the Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:57:59 EST Entertainment News 50825@http://www.starpulse.com/news The most ambitious, critically-acclaimed presentation of the Bible ever produced, "Inspired By... The Bible Experience," has confirmed more than 200 cast members for the "Old Testament" prequel to its bestselling "New Testament" edition.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/18/national_fatherhood_initiative_nominates Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:06:38 EST Entertainment News 47562@http://www.starpulse.com/news Cuba Gooding, Jr. received an unexpected Father's Day gift when he was nominated for a 2008 Fatherhood Award by the National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/06/06/gooding_jr_saves_gunshot_victim Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:10:19 EST Entertainment News 45818@http://www.starpulse.com/news Movie star Cuba Gooding Jr. turned real-life hero last week when he helped save the life of a gunshot victim. The Oscar winner rushed to the aid of the bleeding man, believed to be in his 20s, after hearing gunshots from his car, parked outside a Hollywood restaurant.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/04/23/memorable_celebrity_quotes_37 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:22:38 EST Entertainment News 39168@http://www.starpulse.com/news "I just feel like an old lady. All I want to do is stay at home and veg out." Kirsten Dunst feels well beyond her 24-years. "Anything a wife should do, I'm terrible at. Anything a mistress should do, I'll try." Singer Tori Amos on her disastrous skills as a housewife.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/02/26/fascinating_facts_about_the_oscars Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:23:51 EST Entertainment News 31914@http://www.starpulse.com/news * Jack Nicholson showed his support for Britney Spears at the Oscars last night by shaving off his hair and sporting a new bald look. * Delta Airlines offered up two free round-trip tickets to anywhere it flies to all winners who kept their acceptance speeches to the allotted 45 seconds at the Academy Awards last night.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/02/22/gwyneth_paltrow_jack_palance_top_worst_o Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:11:19 EST Entertainment News 31166@http://www.starpulse.com/news Gwyneth Paltrow and Jack Palance have been voted the worst ever Best Actor and Actress Oscar winners in a new poll. The survey of film fans by MSN Movies has found Academy Awards voters are often out of touch with the thoughts and opinions of regular movie-goers.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/02/06/opening_february_9_norbit Tue, 06 Feb 2007 10:14:05 EST Entertainment News 28349@http://www.starpulse.com/news A meek and lovable milquetoast married to an overbearing, overweight tyrant finds his life turned upside down when he meets the woman of his dreams in this romantic comedy starring Eddie Murphy, Thandie Newton, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Eddie Griffin. His entire life, Norbit (Murphy) has been picked on and put down, and after being bullied into marrying the most obnoxious woman in town. Continue Summary Photo gallery / Trailer / More

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/01/27/notable_quotables_42 Sat, 27 Jan 2007 11:39:53 EST Entertainment News 27157@http://www.starpulse.com/news "I did it after I turned 40, but I told the doctor, 'My face has got to move. I am not looking for perfection, I am looking for refreshment.'" Vanessa Williams on her Botox injections. "The altitude makes me tired, but I love it here." Mandy Moore on her first experience of attending the Sundance Film Festival in the mountain town of Park City, Utah.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/01/02/celebrity_birthdays_january_2 Tue, 02 Jan 2007 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 23586@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to "Superman Returns" actress Kate Bosworth (1983); Spanish actress Paz Vega (1976), Battlestar Galactica actress Tricia Helfer (1974), "Rent" star Taye Diggs (1972), Calvin Klein model Christy Turlington (1969); character actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. (1967), "Relic Hunter" star Tia Carrere (1967), major league pitcher David Cone (1963), "Beverly Hills 90210" actress Gabrielle Carteris (1961), "King of the Road" singer Roger Miller (1936; d. 1992), and Russian-born author Isaac Asimov (1920; d. 1992).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/11/08/katt_williams_releases_the_pimp_chronicl Wed, 08 Nov 2006 11:54:07 EST Entertainment News 20899@http://www.starpulse.com/news Known just as much for his permed hair as he is for his animated performances and quick wit, comedian Katt Williams has been making his mark in Hollywood for over 10 years. Beginning his career at an age when most teenagers are seeking their drivers license, the young comic quickly discovered that he had a gift for making people laugh.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/10/24/african_american_celebs_tell_bible_stori Tue, 24 Oct 2006 08:34:58 EST Entertainment News 19528@http://www.starpulse.com/news Denzel Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Faith Evans are among the stunning list of African-American stars joining forces to get biblical for a new 70-hour audio cassette package.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/09/21/cuba_gooding_jr_passed_on_otis_redding_b Thu, 21 Sep 2006 13:14:31 EST Entertainment News 16573@http://www.starpulse.com/news Cuba Gooding Jr. turned down the chance to play soul legend Otis Redding in a biopic because the script wasn't raunchy enough. Basic Instinct writer Joe Eszterhas created a screenplay for the project, but Gooding Jr. was shocked to find it bore none of the Hungarian writer's trademark sex scenes.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/08/05/cuba_gooding_jr_spies_on_his_kids Sat, 05 Aug 2006 11:36:21 EST Entertainment News 12128@http://www.starpulse.com/news Cuba Gooding Jr. has set up a 'big brother'-style network of cameras in his house, so he can catch his kids misbehaving. The high-tech babysitting system recently helped him figure out what was wrong with his accident-prone son when he started urinating blood.

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