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Paul Newman’s Will and Sopranos Actor’s Trial Begins

Paul Newman’s will has been made public. So, who did the great actor who was so philanthropic decide to give his money and stuff to? As might be expected, most of his personal possessions went to his wife, Joanne Woodward including his real estate, musical instruments, and his collection of artwork. Woodward will also be in control of Newman’s production companies and real estate holdings, which includes the couple’s home in Westport, CT. However, he left many awards, including three Oscars (one for Best Actor for 1987’s The Color of Money and two honorary), an Emmy, three Golden Globes, and … Continue reading →

Getting Axed in Hollywood—-Lindsay, Anne, and “The Sopranos”

So much for getting into the mind of a menace… At this point the role wouldn’t be a stretch for derailed actress Lindsay Lohan, but alas, studio bosses thought the risk for them would be far too significant. According to reports, Lohan has been axed as the star of an upcoming biopic of murderer Charles Manson. The repeat rehabber had signed on to play Nancy Pittman – a member of Manson’s “family” – in the independent film “Manson Girls.” That was more than a month ago. Now, reports say Lohan’s contract has been cancelled because studio big wigs fear the … Continue reading →

“Sopranos” Star Speaks Out About Eating Disorder

In the wake of the Jennifer Love Hewitt body-issue controversy actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler is speaking out about the “private hell” she encountered while trying to live up to Hollywood’s beauty standards. The former “Sopranos” star says for years she refused to publicly discuss the experiences she went through as she coped with a devastating eating disorder because as she tells it she was a “different person.” “It’s hard for me to even recognize who I was,” the 26-year-old actress told reporters after reading about Hewitt’s bikini picture ordeal. “My reality was so warped. … I knew I had a problem … Continue reading →

Coming Soon to a Small Screen Near You

If you thought Carmela’s homemade pan of ziti was heavy then you haven’t seen the new 30-disc box set with every episode of HBO’s “The Sopranos.” The hefty collector’s item weighs in at nearly 10 pounds… and that’s not the only shocking number associated with the DVD set. When the seven seasons worth of episodes (plus two bonus DVDs) hits shelves on November 11th it will be priced at a whopping $400. The bonus discs include an interview with creator David Chase by Alec Baldwin. Plus, die hard fans of the show (likely the only ones who will be willing … Continue reading →

Juicy Hollywood Tidbits – June 13, 2007

The Sopranos Wrap It Up Whether you are a Sopranos fan or not, you have probably heard the last episode, after a successful six season run on HBO, just aired. However, it did not go out with a bit bang, but an ambiguous ending that most fans seemed to hate. Almost 12 million watched the finale as mobster Tony Soprano’s show ended in gunfire, but with a few dull moments in a restaurant followed by a black screen and silence. I never even watched The Sopranos, but after seeing the ending on Youtube, even I was disappointed! Fans reacted, mostly … Continue reading →