Baron Cohen's 'Bruno' sashays to box-office fame with $30.4M; 'Ice Age' follows with $26.5MJuly 12th, 2009
'Bruno' sashays to box-office fame with $30.4MLOS ANGELES — Gay
Austrian fashion devotee Bruno has proven he has serious box-office
clout. Sacha (SAH'-shuh) Baron Cohen's mock documentary "Bruno" took in
$30.4 million to lead the weekend for Hollywood.
How Paula Abdul fell prey to one of Sacha Baron Cohen's pranksMay 1st, 2009
WASHINGTON - Paula Abdul has admitted to be tricked by Sacha Baron
Cohen, as she fell for one of his pranks in his upcoming film 'Bruno'.
Speaking in an interview on 104.7 FM's 'Johnjay and Rich Show', the
American Idol judge said that she received a call that she had won
"Artist of the Year" in Germany.
Talent agencies William Morris, Endeavor announce merger amid economic hard timesApril 28th, 2009
Talent agencies William Morris, Endeavor mergerLOS ANGELES — Two of
Hollywood's biggest talent agencies announced plans to merge Monday in
a power play that attempts to shift leverage from movie studios and
record labels back to artists, actors, writers and directors. The
111-year-old William Morris Agency said it will join with upstart
Endeavor, a 14-year-old agency cofounded by Ari Emanuel, brother to
White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel and the inspiration behind the
character Ari Gold on HBO's "Entourage."
The combined entity will be called William Morris Endeavor
Entertainment.
Judge dismisses Sacha Baron Cohen's 'Da Ali G Show' slander lawsuitApril 24th, 2009
LONDON - A judge has dismissed the lawsuit a woman filed against
British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen and his former show 'Da Ali G Show.'
The woman filed the lawsuit over claims Cohen defamed her during a
sketch on the show in 2004. Throughout the legal proceedings, she was
referred to only as Jane Doe but has now been named as Heddi Cundle, a
British woman who lives in the U.S.
Madonna hospitalized after falling off horseApril 19th, 2009
MELBOURNE - Pop queen Madonna was rushed to hospital after she fell off
her horse while horseback riding in the Hamptons. Although injuries
were not serious, the Material Girl was taken to the hospital for
precautionary measures, reports TMZ.
Comedian Cohen apologises to Madonna, sends her flowersApril 19th, 2009
LONDON - British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen offended pop superstar
Madonna by making fun of her attempt to adopt an African baby in his
new movie 'Bruno' but apologised later by sending her a bouquet of
flowers. Cohen, infamous for offending people in general, in the movie
collects an African baby out of a luggage at an airport and then comes
on US talk shows defending the adoption just as Madonna did,
mirror.co.uk reports.
Sacha Baron Cohen apologises to Madge over African adoption digApril 18th, 2009
LONDON - Sacha Baron Cohen has apologised to Madonna after mocking her
bid to adopt an African baby in his new movie Bruno, according to
sources. The "Borat" star was said to have sent a bouquet of flowers to
the Queen of Pop, who was reportedly upset following the gag.
UK travel firm's offer of Auschwitz holiday leaves Poles fumingApril 14th, 2009
LONDON - A firm which claimed to offer sick "SS" holidays to Auschwitz
for Polish immigrants is being probed by the police. Telesales worker
Grzegorz Nowak was shocked when he called the company and heard the
horrific answer phone message, reports the Daily Star.
Sacha Baron Cohen ropes in Bono, Chris Martin for mock single on Band AidApril 1st, 2009
LONDON - Comedian Sacha Baron Cohen has reportedly collaborated with
Bono and Chris Martin for a mock single on charity supergroup Band Aid.
The Borat star was said to have chosen the singers to record the Dove
of Peace track for his latest film 'Bruno: Delicious Journeys Through
America for the Purpose of Making Heterosexual Male'.
Sacha Cohen's new film faces adults cinema rating in U.S.March 31st, 2009
WASHINGTON - Brit comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's new film 'Bruno' is said
to be facing an adults-only certification in the U.S., after it was
judged to be too sexually explicit for young viewers. As per
TheWrap.com, when the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)
panel reviewed the film, it listed it under the restricted NC-17 cinema
rating, which prevents anyone under the age of 17 from viewing it.
John Mayer eager to cruise in his 'mankini'March 27th, 2009
WASHINGTON - American musician John Mayer is apparently eager to get
into his mankini again. Mayer, 31, has revealed on Twitter that as he
prepares to host a cruise leaving March 27 from L.A.
A new man in Geri Halliwell's lifeMarch 22nd, 2009
LONDON - Former Spice Girls singer Geri Halliwell has someone new in
her life less than a fortnight after splitting from Italian billionaire
Fabrizio Politi. Halliwell has been regularly spotted with this mystery
man who she also introduced to her sister Natalie, reports
thesun.co.uk.
Micha Barton's parents don't know how she earns a livingMarch 12th, 2009
WASHINGTON - Although Hollywood actress Mischa Barton has accomplished
herself as a well-known actress, her parents are still baffled by what
her career is all about. Barton's parents fail to understand what she
exactly does to earn a living, and how does glamour contribute to her
work.
I don't see myself as able politician: Manoj BajpayeeFebruary 25th, 2009
NEW DELHI - Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee, who will be seen in Prakash
Jha's political drama 'Rajneeti', says although he often gets invited
to contest elections, he doesn't consider himself an able politician.
'During elections, most of the political parties send me invites to
contest elections as their candidate.
Cohen set to stir more controversy with new filmJanuary 8th, 2009
LONDON - British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen could create more
controversy with his new movie that has a black model called Jesus and
is shown wearing a loincloth and a crown of thorns. The movie is titled
'Bruno: Delicious Journeys Through America For The Purpose Of Making
Heterosexual Males Visibly Uncomfortable In The Presence Of A Gay
Foreigner In A Mesh T-Shirt.'
A source said: 'Sacha has really gone for the shock tactics this time.