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Nobody does formal wear or facial hair quite like George Clooney.
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After Sunday's Golden Globes ceremony, this weekend's horror movie Mama doesn't just star Jessica Chastain but "Golden Globe winner" Jessica Chastain. It might seem strange to see an award-winning actress in a horror movie, but the trend of respected actors taking roles in horror movies is on the rise. Just last year, Oscar–nominated actor Ethan Hawke (Training Day) starred in supernatural horror-thriller Sinster while Golden Globe-nominated Rebecca Hall (Vicky Christina Barcelona) appeared in British ghost story movie The Awakening.
Of course, horror movies have historically been a place where actors often get their start. In fact, a surprising amount of Hollywood stars and Academy Award winners and nominees have started their careers in the horror genre, and, in fact, some are still working in the genre.
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"Russia, what a f*cking mess! God, I miss the cold war."
The year was 1997 and actor George Clooney's star was on the rise in a big way. The former TV star had made the jump to the big screen the year before as the charismatic criminal Seth Gecko in Robert Rodriguez's vampire splatterfest, From Dusk till Dawn, and now he was People's Sexiest Man Alive, the new Batman in Batman & Robin and the headliner in DreamWorks' first feature, The Peacemaker. Clooney would take a drubbing for the schlockfest of a superhero movie that's biggest contribution to the franchise was bat-nipples, but The Peacemaker's success proved that he was leading man quality.
An action-thriller based on the book One Point Safe by Andrew Cockburn and Leslie Redlich Cockburn, the plot of The Peacemaker revolves around the theft of ten SS-18 ICBM nuclear warheads from a facility in Russia. White House nuclear expert Dr. Julia Kelly (Nicole Kidman) and US Army Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Devoe (Clooney) are assigned to track down the missing nukes and they immediately become the target of both the Russian mafia and the terrorists behind the theft, whose ultimate goal is to blow up the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
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With many scientists theorizing that an asteroid is the most likely culprit behind the extinction of the dinosaurs and many doomsdayers anticipating an asteroid strike will wipe out the planet in just over two months as the Maya Calendar ends another 5,125-year-long cycle, you would think that the icy chunks of irregularly orbiting space debris streaking throughout our solar system would pose the greatest threat to spaceflight. However, while an asteroid smashing into a rocket or space station might make for a dramatic plot device in a movie, the dangers facing astronauts and cosmonauts are, in truth, much more mundane, though no less deadly.
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With politics dominating the news and even infiltrating the cineplex — Jay Roach's political comedy The Campaign starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis is currently in theaters — it's hard for us to not think about politics and presidential candidates. Since we're obsessed with movies, we also can't help but wonder when we're going to see another actor take up residence in the White House, à la our 40th president, Ronald Regan. With this pressing question on our minds, we took to the streets to ask moviegoers which actors would make good presidential material. Some of the answers were not too surprising, while others left us scratching our heads in wonder. Watch the video below and then tell us which actor you think would make a good president by using the Comments section below.
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ReelzChannel Celebrity Rundown
Hollywood A-listers like DreamWorks' Jeffrey Katzenberg, Barbra Streisand, Salma Hayek, Tobey Maguire, and Jack Black attended a $40,000-a-plate fundraiser for President Obama Thursday night at George Clooney's home, raising a record-breaking $15M for the president's re-election campaign. "We raised a lot of money because everybody loves George," he said. "They like me, they love him. And rightfully so."
Remember Obama's 2008 "Hope" campaign poster? Turns out it was taken from a photo of Obama sitting next to Clooney. "This is the first time that George Clooney has ever been Photoshopped out of a picture," he said. "Never happened before, will never happen again."
But not every celeb is pro-Obama. While signing autographs for fans in New York, Beach Boys singer Bruce Johnston called Obama an "a**hole," adding, "Unless you're interested in never having any money and being socialized." Should we expect a "Help Us Romney" cover?
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Still trying to think of something to get Mom for Mother's Day? Justin Bieber penned a song for his mom. The 18-year-old released the song "Turn to You" and is using the proceeds to raise money for single moms in need. Bieber's mom, Pattie Mallette, became pregnant with him at 18 and raised him on her own. "You worked two jobs, to keep a roof above our heads, you chose a life for me no you never gave up, I admire you, for the strength you’ve instilled in me," Bieber sings on the track. Try topping that with a Hallmark card.
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Rihanna unfollowed ex Chris Brown after the singer tweeted lyrics from a song with Kayne West: "Don't f—k with my old bitch." Though he didn't mention Rihanna by name, most assumed it was her. Rihanna, who had collaborated with Brown on two songs in February, unfollowed him on the social network, and in return he did the same. "Assumptions!" Brown tweeted on Thursday. "I didn't say any names so if u took offense to it then its something you feel guilty about." Will she unfriended him on Facebook? That's when we'll know she's serious.
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Sorry ladies, looks like the rumors are true. Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes were seen holding hands on the streets of New York. On Thursday, they were photographed after enjoying a leisurely lunch at Panya Bakery in the East Village. The two are rumored to have been dating for eight months.
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And in sour milk news, we still can't stop talking about that Time cover showing a mother breastfeeding her three-year-old son. Kindergarten is going to be hard for this kid.
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ReelzChannel Celebrity Rundown
Everyone knows that you get one phone call from jail. After being arrested for protesting at the Sudanese Embassy on Friday, who did George Clooney call using his one phone call? "My mom," said the actor and activist. "Something never changes." Clooney jokingly told NBC's Ann Curry jail was "really rough, you can imagine." Clooney was released later that same afternoon after paying a $100 fine. Speaking on Meet the Press on Sunday, Clooney said that he felt that President Obama was in good shape for re-election, but needed to do a better job selling all of the landmark accomplishments that he achieved during his first term.
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Well, Lindsay Lohan is on house arrest again, but this time, she's putting herself on lockdown. TMZ reports Lilo is staying home until her probation is up in two weeks after skirting with trouble last week. Lohan is facing potential problems after a club manager claims Lindsay hit him with her car in Hollywood early Tuesday. Lindsay is denying any wrongdoing but to stay on the good side with the law, friends are urging her to stay at home until her probation is over on March 29. Lindsay will now only leave the house to finish her court-ordered community service at the morgue.
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The creator of the Kony 2012 video may have a new viral video. New details and a new video have emerged from the bizarre arrest of Jason Russell, who is accused by police of running around outside completely naked and making sexual gestures last week. In this new video, Russell is heard talking to himself, cursing, acting irrational, and shouting about the devil. Russell was not arrested and police said he won't be charged, but he has been placed on a psychiatric hold to see if he's a danger to himself and others. Exhaustion, dehydration, and malnutrition were to blame for the episode, according to a rep for Invisible Children.
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Ellen Pompeo, Ashlee Simpson, and Jessica Alba were among the guests at Jessica Simpson's baby shower over the weekend. The Fashion Star mentor wore her hair down with soft braids around her face and showed off her massive baby bump in a clingy blue snakeskin dress. Simpson must have changed from her St. Patty Day outfit, which included knee-high green rubber boots.***
And in celebrity ink news, Rihanna got a crucifix tattoo on her collarbone.
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ReelzChannel Celebrity Rundown
George Clooney was hauled away by the Secret Service during a protest outside the Sudanese embassy in Washington, D.C. today. Clooney's father, Nick, was also arrested along with other protesters who included congressmen, human rights leaders, and Sudanese nationals. The protest aimed to bring light to the continuing humanitarian crisis and oppression in Darfur and Sudan.
Watch our coverage of Clooney's arrest after the jump below.
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If you're one of the biggest stars in the world how do you announce you are going to quit talking to the media? You go on Oprah's show, of course. Lady Gaga announced in an interview with Oprah that she's going on a media shutout. "Other than this interview, Oprah, I do not intend to speak to anyone for a very long time. No press, no television, if my mom calls and says, 'Did you hear about ...' I shut it all off ... I don't read a damn thing." No word if Gaga will quit speaking to 20 million fans via her Twitter account. Though she might decide to keep that line of communication open after a report announcing the singer makes $30M a year from Twitter, nearly a third of her revenue.
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Whitney Houston's daughter, Bobbi Kristina is reportedly hooking up with her semi-adopted brother, reports TMZ. Sources tell the gossip site that the 19-year-old finally confessed to her close buddies that she is dating 22-year-old Nick Gordon, 10 years after Whitney unofficially adopted the boy because he was having problems at home. Bobbi's grandmother calls the relationship "incestuous" but apparently Bobbi couldn't care less, telling friends it's not incest because the two don't share blood. And now there's rumors that Bobbi is now wearing an engagement ring. That could be an awkward wedding. "Are you with the family of the groom or bride?" Both.
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Does Rachel Ray have a ghost ... writer?? The New York Times recently ran a story about a writer who claims to be a cookbook ghostwriter and suggesting that Ray doesn't write all her recipes. Well the TV cook fired back, telling Eater, "In well over a decade of writing recipes for many cookbooks, television shows, and magazines, I have not now nor have I ever employed a ghost writer." Ray also defended herself on her Twitter account.
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In a tragic life-imitates-art story, a teen was fatally shot after a Houston rave meant to copy the party antics seen in Project X went out of control, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The copycat party is just one of dozens that have occurred after the release of the "found footage" raunchy teen party movie. According to police reports, hundreds of people arrived for a bubbles-and-foam party that was being held at a vacant mansion. When the crowd overran the mansion, people moved out into the street and that is when "hell broke loose," according to a neighbor. The gunman began shooting for "no reason" and shot the victim in the back of the head.
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And in St. Patty's Day Eve news, here's a photo gallery of hot Irish men, including Michael Fassbender and Colin Farrell.
Watch our coverage of Clooney's arrest >> Posted 03.16.12 by Chris -
ReelzChannel Celebrity Rundown
George Clooney, Meryl Streep, and The Artist were the big award winners at the Golden Globes Sunday night, but more importantly, who won the red carpet? Consensus around the web is Angelina Jolie, who eschewed her usual black for a snow-white-and-red Versace gown, and Charlize Theron in a slitty Dior Couture gown tie for top honors. Worst-dressed award-winners are Michelle Williams and Madonna, who were both labeled "matronly."
Catch Fashion Fanatics at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT, where our panel of celebrity style experts (Alicia Davis, Kym Douglas, Michael O'Connor, Sam Saboura) review the best and worst dressed at the 2012 Golden Globes. Dayna Devon hosts.
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Kelsey Grammer won a Golden Globe award for lead actor in a TV drama and backstage announced that he and wife Kayte Walsh are expecting twins. They will be the fifth and sixth kids for Grammer.
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Russell Brand was back in Los Angeles to attend the Golden Globes and meet with Katy Perry one last time to hammer out the details of their divorce. Brand is quickly moving on from Perry, having already moved into a Hollywood Hills bachelor pad that's on the market for $2 million.
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It doesn't look like Heather Locklear's ingestion of a drug and alcohol mix last week was a suicide attempt, as it's reported she was just partying with drugs and alcohol. Her family wants her to go back into rehab but Locklear is resisting.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger baby mama Mildred Patty Banea is officially back on the market, finally granted the divorce from her husband that she filed for nearly four years ago.
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The Hollywood Foreign Press spread the love around at tonight's Golden Globe Awards. With three awards, The Artist lead the night. The Descendants and Homeland tied for second place, with two awards each. The biggest honor of the night, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, was presented to Morgan Freeman by Sidney Poitier and Helen Mirren.
Don't miss our special edition of Hollywood Dailies tomorrow at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT), where we'll take a look at the Golden Globes best moments. It's preceded by Fashion Fanatics at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT, where our panel of celebrity style experts (Alicia Davis, Kym Douglas, Michael O'Connor, Sam Saboura) review the best and worst dressed at the 2012 Golden Globes. Dayna Devon hosts the special. Reelz is Dish 299, DirecTV 238, and available on your cable system.
See the full list of Golden Globe winners >> Posted 01.15.12 by reelz