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15Apr By The MillerNo Comments

How to Survive Hollywood

Portman recently wrapped up filming a movie called The Gallerist with Ortega and is keeping herself busy. She’s also got a role in Lena Dunham's project Good Sex and a film by Guy Ritchie called Fountain of Youth that seems to have come at just the right time. “It’s so important to look for joy and humor in your work, especially when life gets tough back home,” she tells Ortega, opening up about how she feels.“So what’s something right now that’s inspiring excitement for you? Could be work or something personal,” Ortega asks.“Watching my kids grow and develop their unique personalities brings me joy. I also love spending time with my friends and their kids, plus mine. It’s just really fun,” Portman shares.“Oh totally! You mentioning your kids reminds me—you and I are both child actor...

“Sopranos”: Who was the Funniest behind the Scenes

10Apr By The MillerNo Comments

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“Sopranos”: Who was the Funniest behind the Scenes

Michael Imperioli talks Sopranos Michael Imperioli has spent a lot of time thinking about "The Sopranos" since it wrapped up nearly twenty years ago, especially on his podcast "Talking Sopranos." Now, he’s sharing who he thinks was the funniest actor on set during the filming of the HBO show.Imperioli told People that Tony Sirico, who played Paulie Walnuts, often cracked up his co-stars, even if it wasn’t always on purpose. He mentioned that it had a lot to do with Sirico's personality.Sirico passed away in July 2022 at 79 years old in an assisted living home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Tony Sirico Made Everybody Laugh "He was such a one-of-a-kind guy, a wonderful person that we all loved and called a good friend," Imperioli said about Sirico in an article released on Wednesday.The ...

1Apr By The MillerNo Comments

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Texas is the Next Movie Haven

Funds to Incentivize the Movies On Monday night, the Texas Senate Committee on Finance gave the green light to Senate Bill 22. This bill is all about cranking up the cash Texas offers to bring in film and TV projects. The vote was totally in favor at 11-0, setting up for the full Senate to review it soon.The committee heard from a surprise guest, Matthew McConaughey, who spoke up for SB 22 just before the vote. This bill plans to set aside $500 million every two years for the "Moving Image Industry Incentive Fund" over the next decade. That’s more than double what was put aside last year when lawmakers bumped up the tax incentive to $200 million.If this bill goes through, the Texas film office could hand out grants to movie productions spending at least $500,000 in Texas. That's a step...

Celebrities Who've Moved Back To Their Hometowns

23Mar By The MillerNo Comments

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Celebrities Who've Moved Back To Their Hometowns

Move Away From LA There’s really no place like home and some celebrities totally get that! Living in Los Angeles might have its perks but it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. A few stars opt for a more chill lifestyle and have ditched the spotlight to settle back into their hometowns. Instead of being mobbed by paparazzi they choose to live just down the street from family and enjoy life in the places that shaped them. Glen Powell Glen Powell might be on a roll in Hollywood but he chose to head back to his hometown Austin, Texas after some words of wisdom from Matthew McConaughey. Glen reflects that Matthew reminded him how vital it is to be close to family and genuine friends. He even picked a place just half an hour from his parents."He said 'Hollywood is the Matrix, man. You plug in, and i...

15Mar By The MillerNo Comments

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Meghan receives title of ‘Princess’

Meghan celebrates Royal ties Meghan Markle just got the title of 'Princess' from the royal family which is pretty exciting. She recently celebrated her and Prince Harry’s title, ‘Sussex’ and it seems like a nod to her royal ties.For those who aren’t in the loop, the Duchess of Sussex shared some cool news on her official Instagram about her new podcast series called Reflections of a Woman Entrepreneur that she’s teamed up with Lemonada Media for. New Podcast to Reflect on Entrepreneurship In her podcast, Meghan chats with female entrepreneurs and friends about the wins and hurdles they face while building their businesses and shares stories that haven’t been told before. She’s not just talking though, she wants to inspire and give tips to those looking to start their own journeys.When ...

9Mar By The MillerNo Comments

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Kate Middleton Shines Again

Kate is Herself Again A royal expert says that just a year after sharing her cancer news, Kate Middleton is back to feeling like herself again. The Princess of Wales, who told everyone in January that she’s in remission, attended her first public event with Prince William since her health scare.They visited Pontypridd Market in Wales to chat with local business owners about the flooding from the recent storms. The couple even helped out by baking some Welsh Cakes to celebrate St. David's Day on March 1.Royal expert Jennie Bond mentioned that the warm welcome Kate received shows she truly is the shining star of the family. She told OK! Magazine that the emotional ups and downs of the past year have brought Kate and William even closer together."It looks to me like they’ve come out str...

1Mar By The MillerNo Comments

Film & TV

Oscar Nominees: Academy Awards

It’s that time of year again with the Oscars right around the corner. This year’s top categories like best picture, director, actor, and actress are anyone's guess as the drama of award season reaches a fever pitch.Brady Corbet’s gripping postwar drama "The Brutalist," about a modern Hungarian architect in the U.S., seemed like a sure bet for the top prize not too long ago. But suddenly, two other films have swooped in and snatched its spotlight at other award shows, making its chances look pretty dim. Earlier this month, "Anora," which tells the story of a sex worker in Brooklyn who falls for the son of a Russian billionaire, scored big by winning three out of four major guild awards decided by writers, directors, and producers.That’s a big deal. Historically, there’s only bee...

Michelle Trachtenberg: Exploring the Events Leading to Her Passing

1Mar By The MillerNo Comments

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Michelle Trachtenberg: Exploring the Events Leading to Her Passing

Early Life and Career of Michelle Trachtenberg Childhood and Introduction to Acting Michelle Trachtenberg’s journey began in New York City, where she was born on October 11, 1985. Growing up in a Russian-Jewish family, she was surrounded by diverse cultural influences. Her introduction to acting came at a young age when she participated in local theatre productions, showcasing her natural talent.Early Interests: From the age of three, Michelle displayed a passion for performance, often pretending to be her favorite characters at home. First Roles: She snagged her first notable role in commercials, which paved the way for her television debut in the hit series "All My Children" at just 11 years old.Breakthrough Roles in Television and Film Her breakthrough came with the film "Harrie...

3Feb By Ana ValdezNo Comments

Film & TV

Film awards at London Critics’ Circle

The Brutalist, Brady Corbet’s three and a half hour drama about a brilliant Hungarian architect's experience in the US post World War II, just snagged best picture at the London Critics’ Circle awards.In a video shared at the awards, Corbet expressed his gratitude to the Critics Circle and Universal Pictures. “I’m really touched by this recognition - it means a lot to us,” he said.Conclave, Edward Berger’s take on the Robert Harris papal thriller, also grabbed two awards — one for Ralph Fiennes as best actor and another for British/Irish film of the year.While speaking at the ceremony at the May Fair Hotel, Fiennes said, “I feel really happy to get this, but I honestly wonder about the idea of winners in acting.”He continued, “Looking at the amazing work of my fellow nominees like ...

Science Proves Celebrity Gossip Is Good for US

19Jan By The MillerNo Comments

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Science Proves Celebrity Gossip Is Good for US

Social Gossiping Calms Nerves Younghoon Kim with his jaw-dropping IQ of 276 shared that he’s all about celebrity news. He’s a huge K-Pop lover and keeps tabs on what’s happening with Taylor and Travis. As he told our Editor-in-Chief Dan Wakeford, “I love news and stories from the entertainment world because it really helps with my anxiety.”Gossip actually gives everybody social currency. We’ve all pretended to know about a movie, band, or podcast just to keep the conversation going, right? Entertainment news is like the glue that holds social circles together. Asking who watched "Love Is Blind" last night might sound like small talk, but it sets the stage for better teamwork at work and social settings. Science Proves Chatter is Fine A study from Stanford and the University of Maryland f...