Mariah Carey, Oprah Get Glam for Precious
Posted on Nov 02, 2009 @ 11:56AM - Add a comment
While the subject matter of Lee Daniels' flick Precious is nothing to take lightly, A-list stars turned up the glamour for the film's Hollywood premiere on Sunday.
PHOTOS: Mariah Carey, Paula Patton, Olivia Wilde, Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith and more turn out to celebrate Precious!
The flick, about a teen mother struggling with a monstrously abusive mother, boasts cast like Mariah, Robin Thicke's wife Patton, breakout star Gabourey Sidibe, Sherri Shephard and Mo'nique.
Endorsed by Oprah Winfrey and powerhouse writer/director Tyler Perry, the world premiere (part of the AFI Fest) was bound to draw luminaries from all coasts. Indulge in Precious carpet looks!
The Precious Premiere
Posted on Nov 02, 2009 @ 11:03AM - Add a comment
The Precious Premiere
EXCLUSIVE: Will & Jada New School Head’s Scientology Connection
Posted on Aug 07, 2009 @ 07:25PM - 17 comments
The new head of superstar Will Smith’s New Village Leadership Academy once studied Scientology, RadarOnline.com can reveal. On Wednesday we broke the story that Jada had fired the original hire after her position became “untenable” due to her disagreement with the Study Tech curriculum devised by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.
Click here for all the details behind the firing
Jada called Jacqueline Olivier to inform her of their decision and the couple filled the position at the private school in Calabasas, Calif., with Piano Foster who confirmed to RadarOnline.com that she began her duties on July 1. The school resumes in August.
“I’ve been working in education for the past 20 years at various public and charter schools so I feel I’m ready for the job.”
It seems one of Foster’s other possible qualifications stems from her knowledge of and participation in Scientology. Foster completed a Scientology Basic Study Manual course in 2005 and her name appears on an official Scientology list.
RadarOnline.com contacted The California Department of Education with regard to the school’s current status. From the beginning, the school has denied any affiliation to any religion, calling the institution nondenominational.
“I can confirm that the New Village Academy is registered with us.” Information Officer with the (CDE) Tina Jung said. “They signed an affidavit in line with our regulations which name’s Jaqueline Olivier as the Site Administrator. It is listed as a private business and as being ‘non-religious’ within the affidavit. New Village Leadership Academy is listed as a private business with the Secretary of State's Office.
EXCLUSIVE: Will and Jada Fire Head of Their School
Posted on Aug 05, 2009 @ 03:19PM - 5 comments
Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith have fired the head of their controversial private school The New Village Leadership Academy, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.
Jacqueline Olivier - the woman the famous husband and wife enlisted to set up their Calabasas campus - was axed from her $200,000 a year position via a telephone call from the Matrix actress.
Inside Jennifer Lopez's Surprise 40th Birthday Party
Posted on Jul 26, 2009 @ 10:51AM - 3 comments
Jennifer Lopez received a star-studded surprise birthday party for hitting the big 4-0 on Saturday evening in New York City.
Husband Marc Anthony arranged the to-do, called "An Evening for Lola," which kicked off with the couple arriving in a gray Bentley to the Edison Ballroom.
The marquee spelled out Lola (Anthony's nickname for Lopez) in gold embossing, the first hint that a fete was in store for the diva. After climbing from their car, the actress burst into tears of surprise as barricaded fans shrieked for her.
Ever appreciative, Lopez promptly dragged her groom to the sidewalk to sign autographs before heading inside.
There, longtime friends like actress Leah Remini and Benny Medina awaited her, as well as Liza Minelli, Ricky Martin, producer LA Reid, Gayle King and family members.
Jada Pinkett Says Hollywood Helps Her Marriage
Posted on Jul 15, 2009 @ 10:41AM - 1 comment
While many a famous couple has claimed the celebrity spotlight destroyed their romance, Jada Pinkett Smith says being in a Hollywood marriage is great for she and Will Smith.
"It's helpful with the business that we have, because there's times we have to be apart from each other, times that we get to go to exotic places together," Pinkett tells the August issue of Shape magazine, which goes on sale July 20.
Kid Singer Inks Major Deal After Performing At Jackson Memorial
Posted on Jul 10, 2009 @ 11:39AM - 2 comments
British singing sensation Shaheen Jafargholi is about to take America by storm after performing at the Michael Jackson memorial tribute.
The Britain’s Got Talent star has just inked a deal with major agents CAA whose clients include Brad Pitt, Will Smith and George Clooney.
Jafargholi, 12, moved hundreds of millions of viewers at Jackson’s memorial by singing Who’s Lovin You in tribute to The King Of Pop who died unexpectedly on June 25, 2009.
Couples Who Met on Set
Posted on May 13, 2009 @ 04:11PM - Add a comment
Couples who met on set
