Acting

TrishaActress Trisha enjoys her catwalk after 8 long years. The former Miss Chennai has attended the fashion show titled as Spring Summer 2008, arranged by famous dress designer Sidney Sladen, who designed all the costumes of our Superstar Rajinikanth in Chandramukhi.Trisha was the special contestant in this show and she enjoyed her walk throughout the show. She wore some excellent costumes d

Changing features, especially losing and gaining weight for characters is very common among actors. Few days back even Aamir was asked by his choreographer Remo D’Souza to lose weight before appearing in a song for Ghajini.

Film: “Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic”; Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Amisha Patel; Director: Kunal Kohli; Rating: *** Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic (TPTM) is not a great work of art. It doesn’t cause ripples across the cinematic stratosphere. It does something even better. It makes you feel warm and comforted about the quality of contemporary life. [...]

Acting is the work of an actor or actress, which is a person in theatre, television, film, or any other storytelling medium who tells the story by portraying a character and, usually, speaking or singing the written text or play. The word acting is derived from the Latin word pretentious meaning "to speak with an accent." However, it literally comes from the verb "to act" which means "take ac

Some would argue that an actor’s resume is even more important than his or her headshot. The headshot expresses the look and feel of the actor at a glance, but the resume sells the versatility, skillfullness, and success of an actor before he or she ever shows up to the audition. In this article we [...]

The importance of an actor’s resume can hardly be overestimated. It is, after all, the very first impression you will make on most auditioners. It rides alongside your head shot and tells the auditioner that you’re not just another pretty face, but actually have experience and versatility. It does this in one side of one [...]

V-103 held it's annual Car and Bike Show this weekend and, from what I heard, it was going DOWN!!!! Performances by Ray J, Trey Songz, Big Kuntry, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Ace Hood, Rocko, Sean Garrett, Day 26, etc... Damn, look at Rick Ross rock that lavender lookinglike a big old Easter Egg ready for me to eat!!!!! WHEW!!!!!!!!! WIPE ME DOWN!!!!! Word is the Trey Songz was feelin himself a bit to

  The most cute and beautiful actress Preity Zinta is back to the bollywood crowd after a long gap to complete her pending project which she was unable to complete during Indian Premiere League. At the time of IPL matches, she was not attending any shooting; she was only concentrating on her team Kings XI Punjab. So [...]

Akshay Kumar has improved his acting over the years. Akshay Kumar has improved his acting skills over the years. When he started his career, he was known for his martial art and action skills. All his initial films like Mohra, Khiladi, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, were action-oriented films. But over the years he developed his acting capability and acted in every type of films. For example in Dhadkan,

Every year, thousands of young people and non, decide that they want to pursue an acting career. The problem is that many of them believe it is as simple as getting a picture taken, putting together a resume and getting an agent. That kind of thinking is precisely the reason why most aspiring actors never [...]

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It seems that football will always remain controversial unless they introduced the concept of replay during a games to check the validity of goals and offside, fouls and penalty. However the people in the charge of affairs wanted to keep things as they are. So thats why we are seeing so many refereeing mistakes creating a controversy and spoiling a match.Italian Football Federation president

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has officially appointed Finance Minister Sri Mulyani as acting coordinating minister for economic affairs to replace Boediono who was transferred to the post of Bank Indonesia (BI) governor, Cabinet Secretary Sudi Silalahi said on Saturday. Silalahi made the statement before leaving for Bali to accompany President Yudhoyono on a working visit to the Indonesi

The music composer will make his foray into acting with ‘Thee’. Deva plays a prominent role in the film that stars Sundar C and a beauty from Malaysia, Ragini in lead roles. Directed by Kicha, Sundar C plays an encounter specialist the cast includes Vivek, Aishwarya and Sayaji Shinde.According to Kicha, ’it was with great difficulty we convinced Deva to act in the movie. It is a key charact

If the latest buzz from downsouth is to be believed, Kamal has already started the pre-production work on his film and is thinking of signing Bollywood actress Kajol .However, since Kajol is extremely selective about the films she does – because of her familial commitments – it remains... [Click the link to read the full story]

If the latest buzz from downsouth is to be believed, Kamal has already started the pre-production work on his film and is thinking of signing Bollywood actress Kajol .However, since Kajol is extremely selective about the films she does – because of her familial commitments – it remains... [Click the link to read the full story]

With an undoubted musical talent running in her blood, Anoushka Shankar, sitar maestro Ravi Shankar’s daughter, is planning to display her acting talents as well.Planning to make her acting debut in a bilingual film, ‘Breaking Free’, Anosuhka will have our serial kisser Emraan Hashmi as her co-star. The film will be directed by the documentary filmmaker Ahsan Hyder.Talking about Ano

The Oscar-winner has been doing press for the HBO movie “Recount” and has an enormous entourage traveling with him. “He’s got bodyguards, several publicists, a makeup artist, a personal hairdresser, someone who’s styling him,” said an insider. “There are so many people, it’s ridiculous.” A rep for Spacey said, “A publicist, a groomer [...]

Just when you thought Jade Goody couldn’t sink any lower in your estimation, she did. In a desperate attempt to revive her ailing career, the loud-mouth star is set to take refuge in the final resting place for all washed-up celebrities - pantomime...The controversial reality reject has agreed to star as the Wicked Queen in a production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Theatre Royal in

  If all goes well musician Anoushka Shankar, daughter of Sitar maestro Ravi Shankar, will be seen acting in a Bollywood film and that too opposite serial kisser Emraan Hashmi. The bi-lingual film titled Breaking Free is being directed by documentary filmmaker Ahsan Hyder.   Anoushka has already heard the script and agreed in principle, however, the [...]

If you've chosen acting as a career, you will need some good advice from reliable sources. This is another exclusive two-part interview with Anastasia Bain, a musical theatre performer for more than twenty years. Read what she has to say about what it takes to become a working musical theatre performer.

Although I am an ardent supporter of Senator Barack Obama generally and his presidential campaign specifically; my support is neither naïve nor myopic in nature. There are policies of Obama in which I do not completely agree and there are decisions he’s made thus far which give me pause. That said; Senator Obama is still far and away the best candidate to lead this country come January of 2

Young and chirpy actress Ayesha Takia considers Nagesh Kukunoor’s “Dor”, a poignant tale of two women, as the path-breaking film of her career. She says after the movie, people started taking her seriously as an actor. “After ‘Dor’, viewers showed the confidence that I could play serious roles too and so I was offered roles in [...]

Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Young and chirpy actress Ayesha Takia considers Nagesh Kukunoor's 'Dor', a poignant tale of two women, as the path-breaking film of her career. She says after the movie, people started taking her seriously as an actor.

We have all done it, know someone who does it, or have varying understandings of what the term means. "Straight Acting" is when a Queer person is not exhibiting any mannerisms that appear to fit an LGBTQ stereotype. For example a gay man who tries to fit in by avoiding seeming effeminate, or a lesbian who tries to avoid seeming overtly masculine."Straight Acting" is a controversial and deeply di

Ladies and Gentlemen, it appears that after 16 glorious, successful years in the rap game, Bow Wow will be ending his Rap career. Read below… Actor-rapper Shad Moss, aka Bow Wow, is focusing on acting full time. Moss has joined the upcoming fifth season of HBO’s “Entourage” in a recurring role, playing Charlie, a new stand-up [...]

In this article we're going to cover some of the more important people in the acting business who have a direct or indirect impact on the life of an actor.In the course of an actor's life he is going to meet a lot of people. Many of these people will have a direct or indirect effect on his career. Some, more so than others.Probably the person who will have the biggest effect on the career of an ac

In this article we're going to discuss exactly how the casting process works and how the stupidest things can win or lose a job for an actor.People who are just getting into the acting business have quite a few misconceptions about how the casting process works. The best way to illustrate this is with a hypothetical example giving a fictional show.Let's say the producers of a daytime soap called "

In this article we're going to go over some basic things that one should do before, during and after the big audition for a part.The fact is, auditions are a nerve wracking experience for actors. They'd rather have their eyebrows plucked. Unfortunately, they're an essential part of being an actor. So by following these steps you'll have the best chance of getting the part.In getting the audition i

In this article we're going to discuss the very difficult art of cold reading a script you have never seen for a part. Not as easy as you think.In regular theater an actor may prepare a monologue that he has spent many hours memorizing, for a part that he will also perform at every audition. He's spent a lot of time on this and has perfected his art and delivery. When going for an audition he is q

In this article we're going to discuss how to get started if you want to have a career in one of the most competitive industries in the world, acting.If you want to be an actor the first thing you have to understand is that everyone and their grandmother thinks they can act and wants to be an actor. The competition you will face will be monumental. With that in mind, here are some tips on what to

In this article we're going to discuss what is considered the most difficult form of acting, that of method acting.The art of method acting was made popular by Lee Strasberg at The Actors Studio and the Group Theatre in New York City during the 1940s and 1950s. It was actually derived from the Stanislavski System who pioneered similar ideas in his teachings, writings, and acting at the Moscow Art

This is part 2 of an exclusive ActingCareerStartUp.com interview with acting career coach Janice Hoffman in which she talks about how to put together you own curriculum of acting classes to ensure your success.

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Well we all know how great Scarlett Johansson’s acting career is going, and at the moment she is spending her time at Cannes. Well it seems as if she is looking to try and have a great music career also, as she has now released a new album, but it seems as if it is [...]

With the pollution of the atmosphere and the threats of global warming rising in a constant way today, there would be a day when all our efforts to save and protect our earth would simply fail when we don’t cooperate with each other. As long as there are people who don’t take their part [...]

Poor actress/singer finally gets some praise for her acting work!This time, Ugly Betty star America Ferrera comments on Lohan's work as"(Lohan) was really wonderful and was gracious and showed up and was on time.I don’t mean to be smart or snide. She was really great, she was lovely. She’s going to be back for five more episodes in the third season here in New York.”Well, that's something ne

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Bollywood’s glam girl Sameera Reddy, who worked with Bengali filmmaker Buddhadeb Das Gupta in ’Kaalpurush’, says he has changed her into a serious actor. ’Dada (Buddhadeb) has made me an actor. He has taught me everything about acting. He has turned me into a serious actor. I consider him as my mentor. ’Kalpurush’ has been the breaking point of my career. I have

In a new twist to the concept of "f$@&ing for tracks" Black from a FOL3 "fame" will be seeing her current? ex? boyfriend Dallas Cowboy Terrell Owens on Flavor Flav's sitcom "Under One Roof," Wednesday night. He will be playing Flavor's long lost brother on the show (SMH). I'm guessing that Flav's sitcom dad raped a super model cause that is the only way Flav and T.O. could ever be long lost br

It's hard when you're addicted to something and that is the very thing you're made to give up. This is what happened to the 'Dil Dosti Etc' girl Nikita Anand, when she was diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

If you are considering a career in acting, it's always good to listen to someone who is already doing what you want. This is part 2 of an exclusive ActingCareerStartUp.com interview with musical theatre performer Anastasia Bain.

Given the overwhelming success if “Keeping Up With The Kardashians,” it seems pretty clear that Kim Kardashian has conquered the world of Reality TV. And now it looks like she has her sights set on the movie industry.Kim was spotted on the set of her new movie “Goodie Two Shoes” in Shreveport, Louisiana yesterday, and it seems that she’s fitting in quite nicely.

Given the overwhelming success if “Keeping Up With The Kardashians,” it seems pretty clear that Kim Kardashian has conquered the world of Reality TV. And now it looks like she has her sights set on the movie industry. Kim was spotted on the set of her new movie “Goodie Two Shoes” in Shreveport, Louisiana [...]

Given the overwhelming success if “Keeping Up With The Kardashians,” it seems pretty clear that Kim Kardashian has conquered the world of Reality TV.  And now it looks like she has her sights set on the movie industry. Kim was spotted on the set of her new movie “Goodie Two Shoes” in Shreveport, Louisiana...

Bollywood’s new “HIT” girl Kareena Kapoor, who has lately been more in the news for her sizezero figure, has slammed rumours of her acting in a Telugu movie.Tollywood was abuzz with the rumour that the Kareena was being roped in by S J Suryah’s Puli opposite Pawan Kalyan. In the midst of fighting off rumours of anorexia and weight-related disorders that have dogged her since she achieved her impossible 49 kg frame, Kareena dismissed any possibility of her acting in in a Telugu film.Saying she was far too busy with her Bollywood assignments to even think of acting in any regional film, leave alone Telugu film.The actress also added that she would not be interested in doing Telugu films even in the future. S.J Suryah has been searching far and wide for a Bollywood actress to play the

The Malayalam beauty Asin who has carved a niche for herself in the southern film circuit has gone a step further and soon she will be seen in the Hindi version of the blockbuster hit 'Ghajini' along with Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan. However, there seems to be a catch behind this juicy offer.There is news coming in that Asin's only concrete project on hand is 'Ghajini' and nothing else. On further investigation, it is being said that the buxom beauty has come into some sort of understanding with the makers of the film which bars her from taking up any assignments for a said period. Hence, there are a number of offers that are standing at her doorstep but Asin is in no position to pick them up.But this has not deterred the will of this pretty girl who is said to be very positive that once '

~Snooper~HT drillamwr at PD: via San Diego Union TribuneSeveral explosive devices were set off at once embedding shrapnel in windows eight stories up. The detonations were in front of the Federal Courthouse Building. I wonder how long it is going to take for The Law to be able to do their jobs...if the PC Nazis will let them.

The presenter of Big Brother in the UK Davina McCall has decided to quit the Channel 4 show as she looks to pursue a serious acting career. McCall who seems to bring a little quirkiness to the show has been presenting BB from the start which was back in 2000; she aims to re-invent herself [...]

If you've chosen acting as a career, you will need some good advice from reliable sources. This is another exclusive two-part interview with Anastasia Bain, a musical theatre performer for more than twenty years. Read what she has to say about what it takes to become a working musical theatre performer.

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Yup, we have another one who tries to sing! This time it's the multitalented (i guess not that much) actress Scarlett Johansson, whose first single is named 'Falling Down'...Check out the preview for her first music video...

Everyone basically accepts that the entertainment biz is youth oriented. But in spite of the Hollywood bias, there are some older actors who keep at it. Below is a top 10 list of older folks who are still making it in showbiz (and we dare say these actors could teach Hollywood's current young whippersnappers a thing or two about how to have a long career). [...] Read more!

Rambha is one of the longest standing actresses in Tollywood. She has been in the industry now for almost two decades. This is no mean achievement as heroines nowadays last hardly for two or three years.Rambha ruled the roost in Tollywood for some time before leaving for greener pastures in Kollywood, Bollywood and Bhojpuri. She has made several bids to comeback in Tollywood but with mixed success.She recently said that if she did not make it big with the film 'Dongasacchinollu' she would make a final goodbye to acting. The film is now a flop. So will Rambha now stick to her word and quit films once and for all?Courtesy:greatandhra

Hollywood actor Jackie Chan today expressed his ’’yearning’’ to act in a film with one of Indian cinema’s ace actors Kamal Hassan even as Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan and Malayalam superstar Mammooty said Kamal’s yearning for perfection had to be emulated by every actor.Jackie Chan, who participated in the glittering audio launch function of Kamal’s latest offering ’Dasaavatharam’ (ten incarnations) in which the ace actor plays ten roles,said he was in awe when Kamal showed rushes of the new film.’’ Immediately after watching the rushes, I felt that I must do a film with Kamal Hassan. I hope he would fulfil my wish’’, Jackie who received the first copy of the audio released by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karun

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Legendary actor Shammi Kapoor's son Aditya Raj, who is fondly called Mickey, is making his acting debut and says Amitabh Bachchan's role in 'Cheeni Kum' inspired him to take the plunge.

Rap superstar Jay-Z is eying a career on the big screen. The hip-hop star has been inspired by his wife Beyonce, and plans to follow her transition from the music business to the movie business. He says, “I want to get into the movie business. I love films and that’s why I feel I would do a [...]

Meera Jasmine has been stung again. Meera Jasmine was hospitalized, earlier this month, after being stung by bees, when shooting for the Telugu film Gorintaku. Now Meera Jasmine has been stung by the Malayalam Film Association - “AMMA” , as they banned her from acting in any Malayalam films, until AMMA lifts the ban.Meera Jasmine had earlier pulled out of the film “Twenty Twenty”, produced by AMMA for the welfare of the members of AMMA. Meera Jasmine had pulled out due to the clashes in dates, with a Telugu film. However most Malluwood celebrities have accepted to play a role in “Twenty Twenty”, free of cost. AMMA had taken this decision due to the pullout by Meera Jasmine from “Twenty Twenty”.Latest Photo Gallery Of Meera Jasmine

For those starting an acting career, it's not always easy to get reliable advice as to what to do first. In this exclusive interview with ActingCareerStartUp.com Actors Connection owner Lisa Gold shares her years of experience in the industry for new and aspiring actors.

Recently, my husband and I have been diverting our regular debt payments to savings to take care of some potential foundation problems. The longer the money sits there, however, the more ideas we have for things we “need” to spend money on. Here’s one example: My husband’s ex-wife, who used to have joint physical and legal [...]

Lindsay Lohan is not happy with her dad Michael Lohan and his repeated chattering with the press. Lohan tells radio show “The Billy Bush Show”: “I just wish that he wouldn’t go and talk to the media. It’s not attractive to me, it really upsets me and I wish he would stop. … I love my [...]

Don't you sometimes wish you had someone you could trust and who knows what she's talking about give you really good acting career advice? In this exclusive ActingCareerStartUp.com interview, Lisa Gold, owner of Actors Connection, spills the beans about what you REALLY need to do to start an acting career and what you can expect.

Bipasha Basu:"For Dhoom 2 I finally learnt to swim. Earlier I couldn’t even get into the water. Swimming was required for a surfing shot. Finally though I didn’t have to apply my new skill because the sea was too rough. But at least I learnt how to swim." Amitabh Bachchan: "For the first time in my [...]

Just when we’d finally erased  those awkward on set pictures of Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn kneeling in the sand from our memory, Cameron Diaz has swooped in to kiss a co-star on the beach and remind us. Photo agency JFX snapped photos of the boy-crazy Diaz manhandling long-forgotten former hunk Jason Patric into a [...]

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is negotiating, and Danny Huston, John Ortiz and Kelli Garner are set to star, in “Spectacular Regret.” The independently financed drama was scripted by Joshua Leonard, who will make his dramatic feature debut as director. Jackson will play a death row inmate whose imminent execution has made him a cause celebre. The drama interconnects with four Angelenos struggling to overcome past events. Article Tools Submit to Digg Bookmark to del.icio.us Give it to Reddit

Singer and veejay Sophie Choudhary is mostly known for her remixes. But the sensuous belle now wants to show her acting mettle also. Sophie is moving beyond marginal guest appearances in films. She... For more just visit my blog...bollyjolly.blogspot.com

In business world, do you know what irritates people a lot? It’s when someone is whining all the time - virtually about everything - “The recession is killing me!”… “Oh, my business is not good”… “I hate my suppliers”… etc. Yes, all of it might be true - but as a business person you are required to [...]

In business world, do you know what irritates people a lot? It’s when someone is whining all the time - virtually about everything - “The recession is killing me!”… “Oh, my business is not good”… “I hate my suppliers”… etc. Yes, all of it might be true - but as a business person you are required to [...]