1986: Another World's Cass was determined to see Kathleen.
1991: Days of our Lives' Jack and Jennifer saw a familiar star.
2002: Passions' Theresa begged for help during her execution.
2003: All My Children's Bianca burned her clothes after the rape."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1946: Mary-Ellis Bunim was born. She produced daytime soap operas Search for Tomorrow, As the World Turns, Santa Barbara and Loving before moving into reality television with The Real World. She died in 2004 at age 57.
1954: On Search for Tomorrow, Joanne Barron...
1991: Days of our Lives' Jack and Jennifer saw a familiar star.
2002: Passions' Theresa begged for help during her execution.
2003: All My Children's Bianca burned her clothes after the rape."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1946: Mary-Ellis Bunim was born. She produced daytime soap operas Search for Tomorrow, As the World Turns, Santa Barbara and Loving before moving into reality television with The Real World. She died in 2004 at age 57.
1954: On Search for Tomorrow, Joanne Barron...
- 7/16/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1986: Another World's Cass was determined to see Kathleen.
1991: Days of our Lives' Jack and Jennifer saw a familiar star.
2002: Passions' Theresa begged for help during her execution.
2003: All My Children's Bianca burned her clothes after the rape."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1946: Mary-Ellis Bunim was born. She produced daytime soap operas Search for Tomorrow, As the World Turns, Santa Barbara and Loving...
1991: Days of our Lives' Jack and Jennifer saw a familiar star.
2002: Passions' Theresa begged for help during her execution.
2003: All My Children's Bianca burned her clothes after the rape."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1946: Mary-Ellis Bunim was born. She produced daytime soap operas Search for Tomorrow, As the World Turns, Santa Barbara and Loving...
- 7/9/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Faye Dunaway didn’t let the Academy Awards’ Envelopegate spoil her evening.
As nominees, guests and presenters scratched their heads following the Oscars’ Best Picture mix-up on Sunday, Dunaway enjoyed burgers at the star-studded Vanity Fair Oscar afterparty and soaked up the evening.
“She was having the time of her life,” a source at the event tells People.
Dunaway and Warren Beatty have been talk of the town since the pair mistakenly called La La Land as the winner of the Best Picture award Sunday night — the honor actually belonged to Moonlight. But Dunaway made sure to celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night despite the controversy.
As nominees, guests and presenters scratched their heads following the Oscars’ Best Picture mix-up on Sunday, Dunaway enjoyed burgers at the star-studded Vanity Fair Oscar afterparty and soaked up the evening.
“She was having the time of her life,” a source at the event tells People.
Dunaway and Warren Beatty have been talk of the town since the pair mistakenly called La La Land as the winner of the Best Picture award Sunday night — the honor actually belonged to Moonlight. But Dunaway made sure to celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night despite the controversy.
- 2/27/2017
- by Mia McNiece, Liz McNeil and Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
Jennifer Lawrence may have won the statuette at the Golden Globes on Sunday night, but she says Bff Amy Schumer nabbed the real prize: an amazing boyfriend.
The actress, who won the award for best actress in a musical or comedy, told Extra that she's a fan of Schumer's new man Ben Hanisch.
"Ben's great," Lawrence, 25, said. "Ben is, like, hot and when I first saw him I was like 'Ohhh' ..."
Schumer and the Chicago-based furniture designer first revealed their relationship last week, and the Trainwreck star told People on the red carpet Sunday that they are "in love".
"He's like super sweet,...
The actress, who won the award for best actress in a musical or comedy, told Extra that she's a fan of Schumer's new man Ben Hanisch.
"Ben's great," Lawrence, 25, said. "Ben is, like, hot and when I first saw him I was like 'Ohhh' ..."
Schumer and the Chicago-based furniture designer first revealed their relationship last week, and the Trainwreck star told People on the red carpet Sunday that they are "in love".
"He's like super sweet,...
- 1/11/2016
- by Lindsay Kimble
- People.com - TV Watch
Jennifer Lawrence may have won the statuette at the Golden Globes on Sunday night, but she says Bff Amy Schumer nabbed the real prize: an amazing boyfriend. The actress, who won the award for best actress in a musical or comedy, told Extra that she's a fan of Schumer's new man Ben Hanisch. "Ben's great," Lawrence, 25, said. "Ben is like hot and like when I first saw him I was like 'Ohhh' ..." Schumer and the Chicago-based furniture designer first revealed their relationship last week, and the Trainwreck star told People on the red carpet Sunday that they are "in love". "He's like super sweet,...
- 1/11/2016
- by Lindsay Kimble
- PEOPLE.com
Jennifer Lawrence may have won the statuette at the Golden Globes on Sunday night, but she says Bff Amy Schumer nabbed the real prize: an amazing boyfriend. The actress, who won the award for best actress in a musical or comedy, told Extra that she's a fan of Schumer's new man Ben Hanisch. "Ben's great," Lawrence, 25, said. "Ben is like hot and like when I first saw him I was like 'Ohhh' ..." Schumer and the Chicago-based furniture designer first revealed their relationship last week, and the Trainwreck star told People on the red carpet Sunday that they are "in love". "He's like super sweet,...
- 1/11/2016
- by Lindsay Kimble
- PEOPLE.com
Don't expect a sequel to Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's first movie together was life-changing—in more ways than one—but their next joint project will be very different. In an interview with Extra on Tuesday, May 20, the Maleficent actress revealed that their much buzzed-about onscreen reunion would take place in a smaller, more "experimental" film. "It's not a big movie, it's not an action movie," the Oscar winner, 38, told Jerry Penacoli of the project, which she wrote. "It's the kind of movie [...]...
- 5/21/2014
- Us Weekly
Kim Kardashian made headlines earlier this month when she posted a picture of herself with pop icon Madonna at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual Costume Institute Gala in New York City. She captioned the shot, "When we first Met Madonna" -- but as it turns out, it wasn't the stars' first meeting after all. As the Material Girl revealed to Extra's Jerry Penacoli, the two were actually introduced a long time ago, before Kardashian was famous in her own right. "I met her years and years [...]...
- 5/21/2013
- Us Weekly
Robert Redford discussed filming his new political thriller, ‘The Company You Keep,’ which is now playing in select theaters, with ‘Extra‘ correspondent Jerry Penacoli. The actor, who also directed the film, said “It’s the story I wanted to tell the way I wanted to tell it,” referring to the tale of the anti-war radical group, the Weather Underground. “When this was going on, I could be sympathetic to the cause.” The filmmaker also discussed the casting of 12-year-old classical singer, Jackie Evancho, the runner-up of the fifth season of ‘America’s Got Talent’ in 2010. The actress played Isabel, the daughter of Redford’s character, Jim Grant, in the thriller. The director [ Read More ]
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- 4/6/2013
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Catherine Zeta-Jones, who plays a psychiatrist in the upcoming crime drama thriller ‘Side Effects,’ opened up about her own battle with bipolar disorder with ‘Extra‘ host Jerry Penacoli. The celebrity news reporter asked the actress “In terms of your own personal problems with this issue, will you talk to your children about it?” “Sure I will, if they’re even interested in it. Personal issues, I like to remain personal, but this is a disease that affects many, many people,” Zeta-Jones said. “In America, it’s much more open. In Britain, we have that kind of stiff upper lip, you know keep calm, carry on, get over it, what are you nuts.” [ Read More ]
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- 2/2/2013
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Are Arnold Schwarzenegger and estranged wife Maria Shriver on the road to reconciliation?
"We're having a great relationship," Schwarzenegger told Extra's Jerry Penacoli at the premiere of his new movie "The Last Stand." "That's all I can tell you.”
On the red carpet, the former California governor had nothing but nice things to say about his family -- including Shriver.
“I'm very proud of [my kids]," he said. "They are great kids and great athletes and very smart in school, so I'm very proud, but that's also because they have a great mother who is on top of the situation.”
Shriver filed for divorce from Schwarzenegger in July 2011 on the heels of his admission that he had fathered a love child with former housekeeper Mildred Baena. Since then, rumors of the couple's reconciliation have surfaced on several occasions.
While on his "Total Recall" book tour in October 2012, the "Terminator" star told Fox News' Sean Hannity,...
"We're having a great relationship," Schwarzenegger told Extra's Jerry Penacoli at the premiere of his new movie "The Last Stand." "That's all I can tell you.”
On the red carpet, the former California governor had nothing but nice things to say about his family -- including Shriver.
“I'm very proud of [my kids]," he said. "They are great kids and great athletes and very smart in school, so I'm very proud, but that's also because they have a great mother who is on top of the situation.”
Shriver filed for divorce from Schwarzenegger in July 2011 on the heels of his admission that he had fathered a love child with former housekeeper Mildred Baena. Since then, rumors of the couple's reconciliation have surfaced on several occasions.
While on his "Total Recall" book tour in October 2012, the "Terminator" star told Fox News' Sean Hannity,...
- 1/16/2013
- by Kelsey Borresen
- Huffington Post
Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed to ‘Extra‘s Jerry Penacoli that he still has a great relationship with his estranged wife, Maria Shriver, while attending the L.A. premiere of ‘The Last Stand.’ While the entertainment news show host was interviewing the actor on the red carpet for the actor’s first lead role in a decade, the former California governor said he’s proud of his family. “They are great kids and great athletes and very smart in school, so I’m very proud, but that’s also because they have a great mother who is on top of the situation,” Schwarzenegger told Penacoli. Further discussing Shriver, the actor said “We’re having a great relationship. That’s all [ Read More ]
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- 1/15/2013
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Barbara Streisand discussed her new role of Joyce Brewster in her upcoming comedy ‘The Guilt Trip’ with her co-star, Seth Rogen, and ‘Extra‘ host Jerry Penacoli. The entertainment news show host said the role was a big deal for the actress, as it’s her first starring role in 16 years. Streisand agreed, saying “It was a big deal to go back full time five days a week to work..I tried to talk them out of hiring me.” Streisand said she actually took on the role of Joyce because of her son, Jason. Penacoli asked the actress, “Is it true you actually made the decision based on reading the script with [ Read More ]
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- 12/14/2012
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman are actively trying to save their marriage ... so says Danny. DeVito revealed the status of his 30-year marriage at an event in L.A. this week -- after "Extra" correspondent Jerry Penacoli asked how he was adjusting to life as a single man."It's not something you adjust to," DeVito said ... adding, "Rhea and I are really close. Actually, still together, just separate, but together.”When asked if there was a chance of a reconciliation,...
- 12/5/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman shocked Hollywood in October when they announced their separation after 30 years of marriage.
But although the couple is considering divorce, DeVito reveals they're still working on their marriage. In an interview with Extra, the "Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star, 67, hinted at a possible reconciliation.
“Rhea and I are really close," he said. "Actually, still together, just separate, but together.”
As for his newly single life, DeVito admits, "It's not something you adjust to," confessing he misses being married to Perlman, 64.
When Extra's Jerry Penacoli asked if there was a chance he and Perlman would get back together, DeVito responded, “We’re working on it.”
The comedic couple met in 1970 after Perlman went to see a friend in the Broadway play “The Shrinking Bride” and fell for DeVito, who was also in the production. The two were married on Jan. 28, 1982, and have three adult children together,...
But although the couple is considering divorce, DeVito reveals they're still working on their marriage. In an interview with Extra, the "Always Sunny in Philadelphia" star, 67, hinted at a possible reconciliation.
“Rhea and I are really close," he said. "Actually, still together, just separate, but together.”
As for his newly single life, DeVito admits, "It's not something you adjust to," confessing he misses being married to Perlman, 64.
When Extra's Jerry Penacoli asked if there was a chance he and Perlman would get back together, DeVito responded, “We’re working on it.”
The comedic couple met in 1970 after Perlman went to see a friend in the Broadway play “The Shrinking Bride” and fell for DeVito, who was also in the production. The two were married on Jan. 28, 1982, and have three adult children together,...
- 12/5/2012
- by Leigh Blickley
- Huffington Post
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie won’t stop their children from pursuing acting careers, as three of their children-Vivienne, Zahara and Pax-are set to make their big screen debut in the Oscar-winning actress’ film, ‘Maleficent.’ ‘Extra‘ host Jerry Penacoli spoke with Pitt at the premiere of his new crime drama thriller, ‘Killing Them Softly,’ and discussed Jolie’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’ film. “This is a story (the kids) know and love well, and their mommy’s ‘Maleficent,’” Pitt said. “And so… they don’t see it as anything beyond that, just playtime.” Pitt also said that he and Jolie won’t stand in the way of their children’s dreams. “Whatever they want to do..we’ll have them [ Read More ]
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- 11/30/2012
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Lindsay Lohan revealed that she’s living without any regrets when she hit the red carpet for the premiere of her new biography-drama, Lifetime’s ‘Liz & Dick,’ on Tuesday night at the Beverly Hills Hotel. While talking with ‘Extra‘s Jerry Penacoli, the actress said there are things that she would change in her past if she had the choice. But she “learned from my mistakes. I think that’s the most important thing and it took me a while, obviously.” Lohan added that she would leave her past behind. She also told critics that she’s doing her best and working her hardest, particularly when she filmed the Liz Taylor biopic for the [ Read More ]
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- 11/23/2012
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Think Clint Eastwood's empty-chair speech at the Republican National Convention was ill-advised? You're not alone -- Eastwood himself thinks so too. Also read: Clint Eastwood Blasts Gop Spending, Explains Rnc Speech on "Ellen" The actor/director, 82, told "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli in an interview Monday that the Gop was "dumb" for inviting him to deliver his now-infamous speech, during which he harangued President Obama at length in absentia. "People loved it or hated it, and that's fine," Eastwood offered. "I figure if somebody's dumb enough to ask me to go to a political convention and...
- 9/19/2012
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Clint Eastwood finally admitted what everyone already knew ... the Gop made a Huge Mistake by hiring him to speak at the Republican National Convention -- calling Mitt Romney's people "dumb" to ask him in the first place.Clint opened up in a recent interview with Extra's Jerry Penacoli, claiming, "If somebody’s dumb enough to ask me to go to a political convention and say something, they’re gonna have to take what they get.
- 9/18/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Batman 3 Anne Hathaway revealed new Catwoman fitness details & more, new clip. Recently, Extra chatted it up with "Dark Knight Rises" stars Christian Bale and Anne Hathaway,and they dropped some interesting new details about the film,and more. (video below). In the new clip, Christian revealed that he wasn't even sure they were going to do a 3rd movie,and that it wraps up the way he wanted it to. Anne said, the movie is so epic and beautiful. She also went on to explain, she had to basically watch what she ate,and hit the gym to fit into that catsuit. She also joked around with the interviewer, Jerry Penacoli, for a bit,because he kept constantly asking questions about her workouts and stuff. It was pretty funny. It capped off with Jerry congratulating her on her engagement. Check it out,below. The movie stars: Christian Bale, Michael Caine,...
- 7/10/2012
- by Eric
- OnTheFlix
It's one of the most anticipated films of the year, though for Anne Hathaway, squeezing into Catwoman's skintight outfit for "The Dark Knight Rises" meant 10 months of intense training ... and eating right!“All the boring stuff that no one wants to do,” Anne told "Extra" correspondent Jerry Penacoli when asked how she got into such great shape. “It's just watch what you eat and get yourself to the gym.”The 29-year-old did have to go through the ropes to look good, but at least the suit was somewhat comfy. "Not a pair of sweatpants kind of comfortable... but it was fine," she said. "I think Christian [Bale] had it worse in the Batsuit." Click above to see when the recently-engaged girl may be walking down the aisle with her actor fiance Adam Shulman, plus find out what Batman himself had to say about how this film wraps up the trilogy!"The Dark Knight Rises...
- 7/9/2012
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
John Travolta has been in the spotlight a good deal lately, and it's not because of his acting career.The Oscar nominee has been accused of inappropriate sexual conduct with several masseurs, allegations which the 58-year-old has vehemently denied.Now Travolta sits down with “Extra’s” Jerry Penacoli and details how his 20-year marriage to Kelly Preston has helped him through the rough spots.“We've always been stable with each other,” he said. “We use our communication skills. We understand what is going on in life and in the industry.”The actor continued, “I think the toughest part was just the loss of our son [Jett, who tragically died at age 16 from a seizure] and once we were able to get through that -- and times we didn't think we were going to -- I think we figured we could handle anything… Everything else pales in comparison.”The interview hits a lighter note as well, when the topic turns to on-screen nudity!
- 6/18/2012
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Robert Downey, Jr. is playing a superhero in his upcoming film, "The Avengers," but he told Esquire that he has an even more daunting role at home: new dad.
The 47-year-old told the magazine he doesn't want his son, Exton, who turned 2 months old on April 7, to see him as a superhero -- instead, as "a very real human being."
"Extra" host Jerry Penacoli caught up with "The Avengers" stars Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man...
The 47-year-old told the magazine he doesn't want his son, Exton, who turned 2 months old on April 7, to see him as a superhero -- instead, as "a very real human being."
"Extra" host Jerry Penacoli caught up with "The Avengers" stars Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man...
- 4/17/2012
- Extra
What royal wedding? The upcoming Brad Pitt/Angelina Jolie union could be the media event of the century.
Jolie quietly debuted her gorgeous engagement ring given to her by longtime love Pitt at a private event at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on April 11, thus creating a media wedding frenzy around Hollywood's most glamorous couple.
First, there's the ring, designed by Beverly Hills jeweler Robert Procop, who said Pitt was instrumental in coming up with the unique design.
Jolie quietly debuted her gorgeous engagement ring given to her by longtime love Pitt at a private event at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on April 11, thus creating a media wedding frenzy around Hollywood's most glamorous couple.
First, there's the ring, designed by Beverly Hills jeweler Robert Procop, who said Pitt was instrumental in coming up with the unique design.
- 4/16/2012
- Extra
Retired boxer and mom Leila Ali spoke with "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli about two important organizations that are helping mothers keep their kids healthy and safe.
The first, Healthy Child Healthy World, empowers parents to protect their children from harmful chemicals. Executive Director/CEO Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff discusses why it was started.
The second organization is the Best for Babes Foundation, which puts a spotlight on the importance of breastfeeding. Co-founders Bettina Forbes and Danielle Rigg...
The first, Healthy Child Healthy World, empowers parents to protect their children from harmful chemicals. Executive Director/CEO Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff discusses why it was started.
The second organization is the Best for Babes Foundation, which puts a spotlight on the importance of breastfeeding. Co-founders Bettina Forbes and Danielle Rigg...
- 4/16/2012
- Extra
Actor Bruce Willis sat down with "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli to talk about his upcoming action flick, "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" -- and how he enjoys "Keeping Up with the Kardashians." What?
"I don't watch a lot of TV," said Willis, which includes missing Ashton Kutcher's "Two and a Half Men," but Bruce admitted, "I'm watching the 'Kardashians.' I am, man! I love it!"
Penacoli congratulated the new dad on the birth of fourth daughter,...
"I don't watch a lot of TV," said Willis, which includes missing Ashton Kutcher's "Two and a Half Men," but Bruce admitted, "I'm watching the 'Kardashians.' I am, man! I love it!"
Penacoli congratulated the new dad on the birth of fourth daughter,...
- 4/13/2012
- Extra
"Extra's" Jerry Penacoli talked with activist John Nikas about his "Drive Away Cancer" campaign and introduced Penacoli to his sidekick, a 1953 Austin Healey named Grace.
"Drive Away Cancer" uses the metaphor of an abandoned car named Grace -- full of rust and battling constant mechanical demons -- to bring hope and inspiration to those affected by cancer.
With every stop across America, thousands sign the names of their loved ones on the car to ensure that whatever the outcome,...
"Drive Away Cancer" uses the metaphor of an abandoned car named Grace -- full of rust and battling constant mechanical demons -- to bring hope and inspiration to those affected by cancer.
With every stop across America, thousands sign the names of their loved ones on the car to ensure that whatever the outcome,...
- 3/20/2012
- Extra
A glittering gathering of green Los Angeles’ A-list at Tony and Jeanne Pritzker’s sprawling modernist mansion in Beverly Hills has raised more than $500,000 for the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, the five-year old educational think tank that has emerged as a power house of cutting-edge science. The Thursday reception and dinner honored real estate mogul and Santa Monica Baykeeper founder Dan A. Emmett and the Southern California Edison for its corporate responsibility. Emmy Award-winning actor Jerry Penacoli emceed the evening and singer/songwriter Vicci Martinez provided the entertainment. Tony Pritzker and Tina Quinn co-chaired
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- 3/17/2012
- by Tina Daunt
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Extra's" Jerry Penacoli caught up with "Two and a Half Men" creator Chuck Lorre at the PaleyFest 2012 panel discussion.
The big question remains: will TV's highest-paid man return for another season of the hit CBS show? Lorre weighed in, telling Penacoli, "I'm hopeful. There are more stories to tell and if people keep laughing, it's worth it to keep going. It's not up to me, it's up to Ashton, the whole cast, to decide whether to move forward.
The big question remains: will TV's highest-paid man return for another season of the hit CBS show? Lorre weighed in, telling Penacoli, "I'm hopeful. There are more stories to tell and if people keep laughing, it's worth it to keep going. It's not up to me, it's up to Ashton, the whole cast, to decide whether to move forward.
- 3/13/2012
- Extra
"Extra's" Jerry Penacoli sat down with actress Julia Roberts, who said she didn't want her kids -- twins Hazel and Finn, 7, and Henry, 4 -- to see her as the Evil Queen in "Mirror Mirror."
Julia Roberts, who said she didn′t want her kids -- twins Hazel and Finn, 7, and Henry, 4 -- to see her as the Evil Queen in ″Mirror Mirror.″">
"It was the first time that they would see me at work, and...
Julia Roberts, who said she didn′t want her kids -- twins Hazel and Finn, 7, and Henry, 4 -- to see her as the Evil Queen in ″Mirror Mirror.″">
"It was the first time that they would see me at work, and...
- 3/6/2012
- Extra
BFFs George Clooney and Brad Pitt performed in the reading of a gay-marriage play, "8," in Los Angeles on Saturday at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre.
Brad, who has been outspoken about marriage rights for the gay community, said he and Angelina Jolie will not tie the knot until gay marriage is legal nationwide. The actor spoke to "Extra" at the 2009 premiere of "Inglourious Basterds," and explained everyone should have the right to legally marry.
During a previous one-on-one with Angelina,...
Brad, who has been outspoken about marriage rights for the gay community, said he and Angelina Jolie will not tie the knot until gay marriage is legal nationwide. The actor spoke to "Extra" at the 2009 premiere of "Inglourious Basterds," and explained everyone should have the right to legally marry.
During a previous one-on-one with Angelina,...
- 3/5/2012
- Extra
At the junket for his family film "A Thousand Words," funnyman Eddie Murphy opened up to "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli about recent dating rumors, his friendship with Whitney Houston and his thoughts about the Oscars.
Eddie Murphy opened up to ″Extra′s″ Jerry Penacoli about recent dating rumors, his friendship with Whitney Houston and his thoughts about the Oscars.">
Although Murphy bowed out from hosting the 2012 Oscars, he confessed he's still interested in the gig in the future.
Eddie Murphy opened up to ″Extra′s″ Jerry Penacoli about recent dating rumors, his friendship with Whitney Houston and his thoughts about the Oscars.">
Although Murphy bowed out from hosting the 2012 Oscars, he confessed he's still interested in the gig in the future.
- 3/1/2012
- Extra
Oscar winner Meryl Streep spoke with "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli at the Governor's Ball post-Oscar party. Streep, who snagged a Best Actress award for her role in "The Iron Lady," looked at her golden statue -- her third -- and beamed, "Hello, Mr. Oscar!"
Meryl dished that she was ready to celebrate, telling Jerry, "If they would let me off the press line I will hit the bar! And they're going to have to take me out on a gurney!
Meryl dished that she was ready to celebrate, telling Jerry, "If they would let me off the press line I will hit the bar! And they're going to have to take me out on a gurney!
- 2/27/2012
- Extra
"Extra's" Jerry Penacoli met with Oscar producers Brian Grazer and Don Mischer, who shot down the rumor that Sacha Baron Cohen's alter ego based on his new film, "The Dictator," isn't welcomed at this year's festivities. Says Grazer, "We're thrilled to have him and he'll be on the red carpet dressed as The Dictator."
Grazer also revealed Eddie Murphy, who dropped out as the show's host, will not be making an appearance.
The Oscars...
Grazer also revealed Eddie Murphy, who dropped out as the show's host, will not be making an appearance.
The Oscars...
- 2/24/2012
- Extra
In an "Extra" exclusive interview in Sarajevo, Angelina Jolie hints to Jerry Penacoli she may finally be ready to marry Brad Pitt.
Pitt and Jolie once said they would get married only when everyone would have an equal right to unite in matrimony. Penacoli brought up that Prop 8 had been overturned in California, so are she and Brad any closer? Angelina smiled, "Maybe."
The kids might also be a contributing factor to a Brangelina wedding.
Pitt and Jolie once said they would get married only when everyone would have an equal right to unite in matrimony. Penacoli brought up that Prop 8 had been overturned in California, so are she and Brad any closer? Angelina smiled, "Maybe."
The kids might also be a contributing factor to a Brangelina wedding.
- 2/21/2012
- Extra
"Extra's" Jerry Penacoli caught up with nominee George Clooney at the 2012 Oscars luncheon, where he said he'd be a great babysitter if his pal Brad Pitt ever asked him to watch the Brangelina brood.
"I'd be very good at it. Sure. I played a doctor on television. I was a pediatrician," joked Clooney.
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"I'd be very good at it. Sure. I played a doctor on television. I was a pediatrician," joked Clooney.
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- 2/7/2012
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"Extra's" Jerry Penacoli caught up with "Rampart" star Woody Harrelson -- who talked about his nerve-wracking love scenes opposite Sean Penn's ex-wife, Robin Wright, and said, "I needed a drink, she had some tequila, and said, 'Let's do it.'"
He added, "Oh yeah, I was about as nervous as I've ever been."
Harrelson said gulping down the shots "helped," noting, "These artificial inducements to relaxation, of course, I am 100-percent against them, but in this particular case,...
He added, "Oh yeah, I was about as nervous as I've ever been."
Harrelson said gulping down the shots "helped," noting, "These artificial inducements to relaxation, of course, I am 100-percent against them, but in this particular case,...
- 2/3/2012
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"Extra's" Jerry Penacoli laughed it up with the whole cast of "The Help" after their win for Best Film Ensemble at the 2012 SAG Awards, where he received a big smooch from Allison Janney - and caught Female Actor in Leading Role Award winner Viola Davis do her victory dance.
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- 1/30/2012
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"Extra's" Jerry Penacoli caught up with actor Sean Penn at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival to talk about his new indie drama, "This Must Be the Place" - and about how he spent most of his money helping Haiti to recover from the devastating 2010 earthquake.
Sean Penn at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival to talk about his new indie drama, ″This Must Be the Place″ - and about how he spent most of his money helping Haiti...
Sean Penn at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival to talk about his new indie drama, ″This Must Be the Place″ - and about how he spent most of his money helping Haiti...
- 1/23/2012
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"Extra's" Jerry Penacoli braved the snowy weather in Park City, Utah for its annual Sundance Film Festival to speak with its founder, Robert Redford, who said he wants to bring the "indie" feeling back to the event.
"[After 28 years] it hasn't been easy. The leveraging that started to take place around the festival sometimes overwhelmed who we were and the way we did things."
Redford said he wants the festival to be more about the work, less...
"[After 28 years] it hasn't been easy. The leveraging that started to take place around the festival sometimes overwhelmed who we were and the way we did things."
Redford said he wants the festival to be more about the work, less...
- 1/20/2012
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"Extra's" Jerry Penacoli caught up with Sean Penn, Mel Gibson, Demi Moore, Kim Kardashian and others at the Cinema for Peace benefit for the J/P Haitian Relief Organization.
Penn explained, "The fact that there are still five hundred thousand people in tarp shelters is frustrating and dangerous."
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Penn explained, "The fact that there are still five hundred thousand people in tarp shelters is frustrating and dangerous."
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For ways you can help, please go to Jp/Hro official website.
- 1/17/2012
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Before the Golden Globes on Sunday night, Angelina Jolie chatted with "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli at the Golden Globe Foreign Language Film Panel Discussion in Hollywood. Jolie, 36, was nominated in the Best Foreign Film category for her love story, "In the Land of Blood and Honey."
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The first-time director talked about meeting President Obama with Brad, saying, "We met on different issues. He went mainly to speak with Biden about New Orleans, and I...
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The first-time director talked about meeting President Obama with Brad, saying, "We met on different issues. He went mainly to speak with Biden about New Orleans, and I...
- 1/17/2012
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Nominees Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie stopped to talk with "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli on the 2012 Golden Globes red carpet -- and Pitt gave his reaction to seeing Jolie in her Globes dress.
"I actually bumped into a chair with my bad knee," laughed Brad. "It's a true story!"
Did the Hollywood power couple feel this past year was a career topper for the both of them? Pitt said, "I think six kids is a career,...
"I actually bumped into a chair with my bad knee," laughed Brad. "It's a true story!"
Did the Hollywood power couple feel this past year was a career topper for the both of them? Pitt said, "I think six kids is a career,...
- 1/16/2012
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"Extra's" Jerry Penacoli chatted with the dapper George Clooney and his lovely date Stacy Keibler on the 2012 Golden Globes red carpet -- and asked the actor about the rumor he was starting a tequila company.
"Yeah, we're starting a little tequila company," said Clooney. "We're working on it, not there yet. It's going to be fun, I think."
Lopez joked they might need an honorary Mexican. George laughed, "I think you might be our poster guy,...
"Yeah, we're starting a little tequila company," said Clooney. "We're working on it, not there yet. It's going to be fun, I think."
Lopez joked they might need an honorary Mexican. George laughed, "I think you might be our poster guy,...
- 1/16/2012
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It was date night at the 2012 Palm Springs Int'l Film Festival! George Clooney and his lovely lady Stacy Keibler were there, as were Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, celebrating their Oscar-buzzing films.
Pitt, who was walking with a cane after a minor skiing tumble, was handed the Desert Palm Achievement Award for his performances in "Moneyball" and "The Tree of Life."
The actor explained his injury to "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli on the red carpet. "New Year's Eve,...
Pitt, who was walking with a cane after a minor skiing tumble, was handed the Desert Palm Achievement Award for his performances in "Moneyball" and "The Tree of Life."
The actor explained his injury to "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli on the red carpet. "New Year's Eve,...
- 1/9/2012
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Actor Jeremy Renner set the record straight with "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli on a recent report that the "Mission: Impossible" star was attacked in Phuket, Thailand during a bar fight.
"That's all an avalanche of lies," said Renner. "I'm fine. I just happened to be in a bar where a nasty bar fight occurred. It's lame how I've been thrown in the mix."
Jeremy added, "I'm smiling and sun-soaked, working in Manila."
It was reported Thursday...
"That's all an avalanche of lies," said Renner. "I'm fine. I just happened to be in a bar where a nasty bar fight occurred. It's lame how I've been thrown in the mix."
Jeremy added, "I'm smiling and sun-soaked, working in Manila."
It was reported Thursday...
- 1/6/2012
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Hollywood's hottest heartthrob, Ryan Gosling, has done a fabulous job making a name for himself in 2011, with three hit films under his belt, including "Crazy, Stupid, Love" "The Ides of March," and "Drive."
Here are five interesting facts about Ryan, plus our Sexy Facts list!
1. He's Canadian.
2. The "Notebook" hunk never forgets a face, telling "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli to stop acting like "we're strangers."
3. He doesn't believe in muscles, and after working out religiously for his part in "Crazy,...
Here are five interesting facts about Ryan, plus our Sexy Facts list!
1. He's Canadian.
2. The "Notebook" hunk never forgets a face, telling "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli to stop acting like "we're strangers."
3. He doesn't believe in muscles, and after working out religiously for his part in "Crazy,...
- 1/3/2012
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Actress Lindsay Lohan will stay very low key for New Year's Eve, reportedly turning down several high-paying offers to host parties to ring in 2012.
Sources close to LiLo told TMZ said she was making an effort to stick to her court-appointed regimen and turn around her party girl image.
Lohan is opting to spend New Year's Eve at home with just a few close friends, perhaps going out to dinner beforehand.
Michael Lohan spoke with "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli,...
Sources close to LiLo told TMZ said she was making an effort to stick to her court-appointed regimen and turn around her party girl image.
Lohan is opting to spend New Year's Eve at home with just a few close friends, perhaps going out to dinner beforehand.
Michael Lohan spoke with "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli,...
- 12/27/2011
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"Extra's" Jerry Penacoli sat down with Julia Roberts to talk about her upcoming role as the Evil Queen in the Snow White adaptation "Mirror Mirror" -- and how she almost turned it down!
"I was like, this is a terrible idea," admitted Roberts. "I was against it a thousand percent." But her mind was changed when she met director Tarsem Singh, who recently helmed "Immortals." Julia explained, "I'm such a fan of Tarsem and fell so under his spell!
"I was like, this is a terrible idea," admitted Roberts. "I was against it a thousand percent." But her mind was changed when she met director Tarsem Singh, who recently helmed "Immortals." Julia explained, "I'm such a fan of Tarsem and fell so under his spell!
- 12/20/2011
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Sexy Golden Globes announcer Sofia Vergara smiled after she mispronounced Martin Scorsese's last name, and later told "Extra's" Jerry Penacoli, "I had to do a good job and read all the names with a perfect accent, it takes work."
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The "Modern Family" star added, "I did great, I think. A lot of people were laughing, so I guess I did all right."
Sofia, her co-star Eric Stonestreet and the show were all nominated for a Golden Globe,...
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The "Modern Family" star added, "I did great, I think. A lot of people were laughing, so I guess I did all right."
Sofia, her co-star Eric Stonestreet and the show were all nominated for a Golden Globe,...
- 12/15/2011
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