Alec Baldwin on his “30 Rock” future: “I’ve Got to Do Something Different”
“To finish the show, I’m going to do this year then start thinking about what I want to do next,” said the 53-year-old Baldwin.
Jonathan Groff Rocks His Way Back onto “Glee”
“Glee had been the longest job I’d ever done in front of the camera, and I really enjoyed it,” commented Groff. “It felt like it was time to take a risk and move out here to L.A., try and get some film and television going. I’m still keeping my place in New York because I couldn’t bear to give it up, and I love doing theater.”
‘The Book of Mormon’ Star Andrew Rannells Reacts to Tony Nominations
“We obviously were optimistic, but you never know how these things are going to play out, so I think we were all cautiously optimistic, but this is fantastic,” said an excited Rannells.
The Doctor Isn’t In: Lisa Edelstein Leaves “House”
Dr. Lisa Cuddy has just left the house. Lisa Edelstein, who plays the endocrinologist on Fox’s House, announced her departure from the hit medical drama in a recent statement.
Johnny Depp: “I started out secretly testing characters on (my kids) to see how their reactions would be”
Don’t give the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise an ocean burial just yet. Star Johnny Depp, who plays everybody’s favorite pirate Captain Jack Sparrow in the series, said at the Cannes Film Festival that he wants to reprise his role for at least another installment.
John Krasinski: Wanted for Murder! (On An Old Episode of “Law & Order: Criminal Intent”)
In a clip from the episode, available after the jump, Krasinski’s character starts a fight with a teammate after lying to police during a questioning.
Zach Braff: “I always say acting is like adjusting different levels on a mixing board”
“I used to make fun of (Twitter), but it really is the greatest tool when you’re a one-man promotional machine for small projects. It’s like a band having a mailing list in the olden days.”
Jim Caviezel’s “Passion” was not met with movie offers
Jim Caviezel knew that he was taking a risk when he signed on to play Jesus Christ in Mel Gibson’s 2004 blockbuster The Passion of the Christ, but did so anyway, telling the director, “I have to carry my own cross.”
Nina Arianda Earns Praise for “Born Yesterday” Role
“I hate when people call Billie stupid. She’s honest and pure and has no malice. Emotionally, she a genius.”
“SVU” Star Mariska Hargitay Suing Former Agents
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star Mariska Hargitay is suing her former agents, claiming they’re attempting to collect SVU commissions even though both sides have parted ways.
Robert Pattinson talks about, what else? Elephants
In a recent sit-down with USA Today, Twilight star Robert Pattinson opened up on a variety of subjects, including everything from elephants to the music he’s been listening to lately.
Robert Redford Talks “The Conspirator”
With his new film, The Conspirator, director Robert Redford tells the tale a woman on the other side of John Wilkes Booth, who shot and killed President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. in 1865.
It’s Really Hard to Say “Goodbye” (Especially When Millions of People are Watching You)
Don’t you wish you could skip from the meaty part of the exchange to pressing that little red button on your phone? For a lucky few, there is a way; get cast in a Hollywood picture.
Audiences Letting Broadway Come to Them
“We thought it would be a great marketing tool, particularly for the road, and we were enamored of the idea of capturing the original company,” Memphis co-producer Sue Frost is quoted as saying.
Daniel Radcliffe: “This is a Huge Year for Me”
“I wanted to make sure people knew that I wanted to work and I didn’t necessarily want to take the easy option of just immediately signing up to a ten-part fantasy series,” the English actor explained.
Amy Poehler Talks “Parks,” Gives Advice to Aspiring Actors
Amy Poehler: “Honestly, genuinely be prepared to be broke for, like, 15 years. If you can create your own stuff and work with the right people, something will happen.”
Laryngologist Offers Advice for Singers
“Don’t abuse your speaking voice,” “Warm up at the same time every day,” “Sing within your vocal range,” “Drink lots of water,” “Don’t smoke” and “Drink moderately and avoid loud bars.”
Robin Williams Sits Down Just in “Time” for 10 Questions
“When I went home from Julliard, I couldn’t find acting work”