Daily entertainment news covering Transamerica en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 http://www.starpulse.com/ http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/09/23/celebrity_birthdays_september_142 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 137307@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to:

"The Boss" Bruce Springsteen (1949)

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/09/23/celebrity_birthdays_september_90 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 97653@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to Cascada singer Natalie Horler (1981), "Son of the Beach" actress Jaime Bergman (1975), WWE star Matt Hardy (1974), prolific folk singer Ani DiFranco (1970), "All of Us" actress LisaRaye (1966),

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/08/21/carrie_preston_discusses_her_true_blood_ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:26:12 EST Entertainment News 95930@http://www.starpulse.com/news Carrie Preston is not only an actor, she has her own production company. So although she is featured in the new HBO series "True Blood" and has a cameo in

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/09/23/celebrity_birthdays_september_59 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 59581@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to Cascada singer Natalie Horler (1981), "Son of the Beach" actress Jaime Bergman (1975), WWE star Matt Hardy (1974), prolific folk singer Ani DiFranco (1970), "All of Us" actress LisaRaye (1966), "Transamerica" actress Elizabeth Pena (1959),

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/07/09/transgendered_leader_of_the_cliks_hopes_ Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:07:34 EST Entertainment News 50683@http://www.starpulse.com/news The Cliks bares a turbulent tapestry on his arm: a dragon leaping through flames and waves, two guns bearing wide wings, and the word ''Survivor.''

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/05/21/pirates_monkey_actor_dropped_after_money Mon, 21 May 2007 16:06:41 EST Entertainment News 43580@http://www.starpulse.com/news Pirates of the Caribbean star Geoffrey Rush has revealed one of the film franchise's biggest secrets - his character's male monkey pal is a girl. The Aussie actor loved working with his simian companion in the Pirates sequels after his first monkey mate upped his price and was dropped from the franchise.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/09/23/celebrity_birthdays_september_23 Sat, 23 Sep 2006 03:00:14 EST Entertainment News 15577@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to Cascada singer Natalie Horler (1981), "Son of the Beach" actress Jaime Bergman (1975), WWE star Matt Hardy (1974), prolific folk singer Ani DiFranco (1970), "All of Us" actress LisaRaye (1966), "Transamerica" actress Elizabeth Pena (1959), "Seinfeld" actor Jason Alexander (1959), "The Boss" Bruce Springsteen (1949), actress Mary Kay Place (1947), Spanish crooner Julio Iglesias (1943), blues musician Roy Buchanan (1939; d. 1988), "Green Acres" actor Tom Lester (1938), prolific pianist Ray Charles (1930; d. 2004), legendary jazz saxophonist John Coltrane (1926; d. 1967), "Pete's Dragon" actor Mickey Rooney (1920), Canadian actor Walter Pidgeon (1897; d. 1984), Mongol emperor Kublai Khan (1215; d. 1294), Roman emperor Augustus (63 BC; d. 14 AD), and Greek playwright Euripides (480 BC; d. 406 BC).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/06/13/and_the_best_film_trailers_are Tue, 13 Jun 2006 11:16:17 EST Entertainment News 8175@http://www.starpulse.com/news Billed as the world's fastest awards show, the 7th Annual Golden Trailer Awards (GTA) has once again delivered an evening of turbo-charged coming attractions and raucous, cutting-edge comedy. The definitive word in movie previews, the high-profile GTA announced the results of their competition for best trailers in 16 categories.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/06/12/william_h_macy_was_devastated_that_felic Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:48:08 EST Entertainment News 8082@http://www.starpulse.com/news William H. Macy was more upset than his wife Felicity Huffman after she missed out on the Best Actress Academy Award, confessing he took the defeat badly. Macy convinced his spouse that she would win after being nominated for her role in Transamerica.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/05/23/new_movies_on_dvd_may_23 Tue, 23 May 2006 08:00:00 EST Entertainment News 7055@http://www.starpulse.com/news Steve Martin's hilarious comedy Cheaper By The Dozen 2 hits video stores this week. The film centers on the Baker family, who takes a vacation and finds themselves competing with a family of eight children, headed by Jimmy Murtaugh (Eugene Levy). Also new this week: the gender-bending Transamerica, video game spawn Bloodrayne and teen Disney favorite High School Musical.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/05/20/felicity_huffman_recalls_drinking_a_lot_ Sat, 20 May 2006 10:45:54 EST Entertainment News 7198@http://www.starpulse.com/news Felicity Huffman was so anxious about attending the Academy Awards, she brought along a flask of vodka to calm her nerves. The star was nominated in the Best Actress category for her performance in the movie Transamerica. Huffman and husband William H. Macy brought along flasks to the Oscar ceremony and even shared their beverages with fellow stars.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/04/09/charlize_theron_scoops_top_gay_award Sun, 09 Apr 2006 12:30:09 EST Entertainment News 5352@http://www.starpulse.com/news Hollywood beauty Charlize Theron has been hailed an inspiration for gay and lesbian people in America, scooping a top award in Los Angeles last night. The actress was honoured with the prestigious Vanguard Award at the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation's (GLAAD) 17th annual media awards ceremony.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/03/18/beastie_boys_think_dolly_parton_should_h Sat, 18 Mar 2006 13:00:05 EST Entertainment News 4457@http://www.starpulse.com/news The Beastie Boys were appalled by Three 6 Mafia's Academy Award win because they believe country superstar Dolly Parton is more deserving of the honor. The hitmakers are huge fans of Parton and insist her Transamerica song Travellin' Thru was a greater contender for the 2006 Best Original Song Oscar than winning Hustle & Flow track, It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/03/06/and_the_oscar_goes_to Mon, 06 Mar 2006 09:45:30 EST Entertainment News 3933@http://www.starpulse.com/news Although Brokeback Mountain wound up walking away with a few Academy Awards last night, the big winner was Crash, which took home statues for Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Original Screenplay and Best Achievement in Editing. Thrice-nominated George Clooney won Best Supporting Actor for his role in Syriana. Read more for a complete list of winners ...

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/03/02/survey_says_crash_should_win_best_pictur Thu, 02 Mar 2006 14:24:23 EST Entertainment News 3863@http://www.starpulse.com/news According to a new Harris poll, 20 percent of U.S. adults say Crash should win the Best Picture Oscar this year. Only 13 percent believe Brokeback Mountain should win, followed by 10 percent who each say Good Night and Good Luck and Munich should take home the award. The fifth nominee Capote has the support of just 4 percent of adults.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/03/02/movie_snippets_jane_austen_biopic_transa Thu, 02 Mar 2006 11:16:10 EST Entertainment News 3850@http://www.starpulse.com/news * Anne Hathaway will star as British novelist Jane Austen in the film Becoming Jane. The film focuses on a love affair Austen began as a 20-year-old with brilliant, roguish Irishman Tom LeFroy, which inspired her career as one of the world's most romantic writers.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/02/23/felicity_huffman_s_emmy_win_made_her_sic Thu, 23 Feb 2006 13:49:26 EST Entertainment News 3563@http://www.starpulse.com/news Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman was so shocked by her Emmy win in September, she became physically ill. The blonde actress was stunned when she was named Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series for her performance as harassed mom-of-four Lynette Scavo at the Los Angeles ceremony.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/02/21/dolly_parton_aamp_others_to_perform_at_o Tue, 21 Feb 2006 11:55:05 EST Entertainment News 3467@http://www.starpulse.com/news Country music legend Dolly Parton has confirmed she will perform at the Academy Awards ceremony next month. Parton will perform her song "Travelin' Through," which features in Felicity Huffman movie Transamerica and has earned her a nomination in the Achievement In Music Written For Motion Pictures (Original Song) category.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/02/20/felicity_huffman_didn_t_want_to_expose_h Mon, 20 Feb 2006 09:46:28 EST Entertainment News 3301@http://www.starpulse.com/news Felicity Huffman fought the writer/director of her acclaimed new film Transamerica over a scene where her male-to-female transgender character exposed his penis after breaking down on the set. The actress thought nothing of exposing the rubber prosthetic when she read through the scene in the script, but when it came to shooting the big reveal, she felt it was inappropriate.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/02/17/interesting_quotes_from_steve_carell_geo Fri, 17 Feb 2006 10:51:35 EST Entertainment News 3267@http://www.starpulse.com/news "(My character) now embraces the idea of sex and intercourse. He cherishes it now, and he has now become the 41-year-old whore. I think that is the sequel. He is a fiend." Actor Steve Carell proposes the possible follow-up to his hit movie The 40-Year-Old Virgin.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/02/01/oscar_reactions_from_reese_witherspoon_r Wed, 01 Feb 2006 10:04:15 EST Entertainment News 2538@http://www.starpulse.com/news * Reese Witherspoon almost missed her Oscar nomination because she was sleeping. The actress, who was in Berlin, Germany, to promote new movie Walk The Line, has been nominated for Performance By An Actress In A Leading Role for her portrayal of June Carter Cash in the Johnny Cash biopic.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/01/31/complete_list_of_2006_oscar_nominations Tue, 31 Jan 2006 10:58:29 EST Entertainment News 2458@http://www.starpulse.com/news As expected, Brokeback Mountain is a favorite among Oscar voters, rounding up eight nominations, including those for best motion picture, director, actor, and supporting actor and actress. Crash and Good Night, And Good Luck follow with six nominations each. Walk the Line was surprisingly shut out of the best motion picture category, but the film earned five nominations, as did Capote, Memoirs of a Geisha, and Munich. Continue reading for a complete list of Oscar nominees...

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/01/30/sag_honors_philip_seymour_hoffman_reese_ Mon, 30 Jan 2006 09:47:14 EST Entertainment News 2388@http://www.starpulse.com/news Biopics including Walk the Line, Capote and Cinderella Man led the way at the Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) Awards last night, with stars Reese Witherspoon, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Giamatti picking up acting honors.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/01/19/religious_groups_attack_golden_globes_fo Thu, 19 Jan 2006 10:06:50 EST Entertainment News 1993@http://www.starpulse.com/news Christian groups have accused the organizers of the Golden Globe Awards of unfairly favoring homosexual movies over commercial success. Monday's star-studded event saw gay cowboy movie Brokeback Mountain take home four awards, while Felicity Huffman won Best Actress for her portrayal of a transsexual with a gay prostitute son in new movie Transamerica.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/01/17/brokeback_mountain_snags_top_honors_at_g Tue, 17 Jan 2006 09:14:43 EST Entertainment News 1900@http://www.starpulse.com/news Gay cowboy drama Brokeback Mountain was the big winner at last night's Golden Globe awards scooping four honors - including Best Motion Picture. The movie - which had seven nominations at the prestigious ceremony - also won Best Director for Ang Lee, Best Screenplay and Best Original Song. But lead actor Heath Ledger lost out on the Best Dramatic Actor award to Philip Seymour Hoffman, who won the award for his performance in Capote.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/01/16/felicity_huffman_attached_to_fake_penis Mon, 16 Jan 2006 15:45:35 EST Entertainment News 1878@http://www.starpulse.com/news Felicity Huffman had a hard time finding a realistic fake penis for her latest role. The 'Desperate Housewives' actress needed the phoney phallus to play a transsexual in new movie 'Transamerica' but admits tracking one down was more difficult than she thought. She said: "We were on our second day of shooting, trying on some undergarments, when I realised something was missing.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/01/05/brokeback_mountain_garners_most_sag_nomi Thu, 05 Jan 2006 11:15:08 EST Entertainment News 1612@http://www.starpulse.com/news Nominations for the 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards for outstanding performances in 2005 in five film and eight primetime television categories were just announced. Brokeback Mountain leads the pack in film with four nominations, followed by Capote and Crash (each with three nominations).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/01/03/crash_other_films_receive_more_accolades Tue, 03 Jan 2006 09:48:04 EST Entertainment News 1532@http://www.starpulse.com/news Gritty drama Crash has claimed yet another top film award after the African American Critics Association named the drama its "Movie of the Year." The film's star Terrence Howard was also honored as "Best Actor" for his role in another film, Hustle & Flow.

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