Nearly a quarter century of The Simpsons alone have made Hank Azaria one of the more inveterate voice actors in the industry. But what’s the flesh-and-blood Azaria — no slouch himself onscreen over the years — to do when playing a cartoon come to life? That’s one of the dynamics factoring into this week’s live-action/CGI adaptation of The Smurfs , featuring Azaria as the tiny blue title creatures’ arch-nemesis Gargamel.
Nearly a quarter century of The Simpsons alone have made Hank Azaria one of the more inveterate voice actors in the industry. But what’s the flesh-and-blood Azaria — no slouch himself onscreen over the years — to do when playing a cartoon come to life? That’s one of the dynamics factoring into this week’s live-action/CGI adaptation of The Smurfs , featuring Azaria as the tiny blue title creatures’ arch-nemesis Gargamel.
This is my Amy Winehouse non-story. First of all, I wasn’t a huge fan, like, say, Xolondon (read his thoughtful post on the British singer’s too-untimely passing ), though I appreciated her musical contributions. My favorite: her Mark Ronson cover of the Zutons ‘ “Valerie,” a #2 hit in the UK nearly four years ago. A friend made me a mix back in December 2004 that had Amy’s Frank single “Fuck Me Pumps”… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Chart Rigger Discovery Date : 23/07/2011 19:44 Number of articles : 2
A trip to one’s spouse’s grandmother’s house isn’t a big deal for most, but most of our grandmas aren’t monarchs, nor do they live in palaces. On Friday, Kate Middleton and Queen Elizabeth II went on a one-on-one tour of the exhibitions for the summer opening of Buckingham Palace. The exhibits prominently feature the April 29 royal wedding. Among the items on display are Kate Middleton’s Alexander McQueen wedding dress , her Cartier tiara, and the three-foot-tall wedding cake. Here’s the Queen and Duchess taking it in … The Duchess and the Queen admire a piece of history . [Photos: Fame Pictures]
Amy Winehouse was found dead in her apartment in London today. Multiple sources confirm that the singer is the woman in this press release from the Metropolitan Police, which doesn’t specifically name her: “Police were called by Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 just before 16 hrs today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman deceased.” “On arrival officers found the body of a 27-year-old female who was pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries continue into the circumstances of the death.” “At this early stage it is being treated as unexplained.” Amy Winehouse famously battled serious addiction to hard drugs and alcohol and was in and out of rehab several times throughout the years. Winehouse shot to fame with the 2006 album Back to Black , whose blend of jazz, soul, rock and classic pop won five Grammys and made her a star. Unfortunately, a turbulent marriage to Blake Fielder-Civil and overall self-destructive habits overshadowed her distinctive talent in the years since. Tabloids and the public became riveted by her erratic stage appearances, drunken fights, stints in hospital and rehab clinics, her performances increasingly rambling, stumbling train wrecks – and cause for concern. Just last month, Winehouse canceled her upcoming European tour after an awful performance in Serbia where she seemed completely out of it. Sadly, this story is almost shocking because it is not shocking. Her talent will be greatly missed. May she rest in peace. UPDATE : There were no signs of foul play in the death of Winehouse, Scotland Yard reports. It is still too early to determine cause of death. An autopsy has been scheduled for tomorrow.
‘Just enjoy every day of it,’ Rupert Grint tells his 12-year-old self. By Kara Warner, with reporting by Josh Horowitz Rupert Grint Photo: MTV News After eight films, 10 years, millions of fans won over and billions of dollars made, we could talk about the “Harry Potter” films and their famous castmembers forever. Their incredible evolution from kids to young adults, the number of esteemed adult British actors who made appearances in the films over the years, the undying love from a dedicated and loyal fanbase and so on. When MTV News sat down with Rupert Grint and Tom Felton recently, we asked them if, when looking back at the incredible journey they’ve been on for so long, they have any advice they would offer their young selves when they first joined the cast in 2000. “I should have a witty answer prepared, but I don’t,” Felton admitted. “I guess I’d just say, ‘Enjoy it and try to take in as much as you can.’ There’s nothing I’d change, to be honest with you. “I’ve had a good time over the years,” Felton added. “I wouldn’t change a day of it. [I’d] just take a bit more in. When you’re 12 or 13, you don’t care about anything. You just want to go home and play PlayStation, so there are definitely some memories I wished I’d taken in.” Grint echoed Felton’s sentiments: “Yeah, [I’d tell myself to] enjoy it,” he said. “I would never imagine 10 years from then we would be talking about the eighth film. I didn’t even see past two, really. It’s just been this gradual thing. Yeah, just enjoy every day of it.” Check out everything we’ve got on “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com . Related Videos ‘Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows, Part 2’ Red-Carpet Highlights MTV Rough Cut: ‘Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows, Part 2’ Scenes From ‘Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows – Part 2’ Related Photos ‘Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows, Part 2’
Jamie Yeo was born in Singapore on April 17, 1977, studied in Fairfield Methodist Primary School and Nanyang Girls High School before moving to Dayton, Ohio, for four years, where her father was posted as an engineer in the Republic of Singapore Air Force. She attended Dayton Christian High School and graduated with #39;a near 4.0 GPA#39;. On returning to Singapore she entered Ngee Ann Polytechnic and studied mass communications, graduating in 1998. She began dating DJ Glenn Ong in 2001 and the
While 50′s been spotted in Aruba rocking an…uhhh…interesting new do’ , the rapper’s been linked to his share of Hollywood starlets. And while he was most recently seen on the beach with an exotic actress/model, the G-Unit general swears he’s still single and looking for love. Over the years we’ve seen his taste change from rich heiresses, to talk show hosts and singers. Click Here To See A History Of Ladies Romantically Linked To 50 Cent On HipHopWired.com
Jay-Z ‘s former rap protege Tru Life has been sentenced to eight years behind bars for his part in a fatal 2009 stabbing in New York. Tru Life – real name Roberto Rosado, Jr. – who was once signed to Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records roster, pleaded guilty to gang assault following the death of Christopher Guerrero, who was killed in an attack at a Manhattan apartment building. A second man was left seriously injured. The rapper’s brother Marcus Rosado pleaded guilty to manslaughter and got his brother off a possible murder charge after admitting it was him – and not his sibling – who had stabbed both men. During sentencing in New York on Wednesday, the judge handed Tru Life eight years in jail and his brother 10. The rapper’s lawyer, Alan Abramson, said following sentencing, “Robert is extremely saddened by what happened. Mr. Guerrero did not deserve what happened to him.”
