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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...

26Dec By Noah BennettNo Comments

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Celebrities Who Moved Away from LA

Introduction Overview of Famous People Leaving LA In recent years, a notable trend has emerged among celebrities—many are leaving the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles for quieter pastures. This shift begs the question: why are some of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood hitting the road?Examples abound, from actors to musicians, citing various personal and professional reasons for their departures. Here are a few trends seen among these famous individuals:Desire for Privacy: Increased media scrutiny has led many to seek a more private life. Career Moves: Some are pursuing opportunities that require relocation. Lifestyle Preferences: A growing number prefer serene environments over city life.These transitions reflect broader changes within the celebrity culture and provoke ...