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“Iron Man 3’s” Robert Downey Jr and Scarlett Johansson to cook up a storm in Jon Favreau’s “Chef” (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:12:59 PDT

By: AMANDA DRISCOLL

“Iron Man” franchise director, Jon Favreau, has signed up co-stars Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson to join his new film, “Chef”.

"Iron Man 3" star Robert Downey Jr. is set to become Hollywood's first $100 million man (IrishCentral)

Mon, 13 May 2013 06:18:42 PDT

Robert Downey JrThe 48-year-old star has played the role of Iron Man/Tony Stark in the superhero trilogy and 'The Avengers', and - if a two-film deal is reached for him to reprise the part in sequels to the comic book blockbuster - he could soon become the best-paid actor in the history of HollywoodDowney's agents are said to be meeting with Marvel bosses to negotiate a new deal in the coming weeks, with the actor's representatives saying he "may consider" a guaranteed $100 million deal, plus an increase on the seven per cent of box office receipts he already receivesThe actor admitted this month Marvel Studios were already embarrassed after he confirmed he received $50 million for his role in 'The Avengers'He told GQ magazine: "Isn't that crazy? They are so p***ed READ MORE

Gwyneth Paltrow thinks Robert Downey Jr. is irreplaceable as Iron Man (IrishCentral)

Sat, 04 May 2013 04:33:29 PDT

Gwyneth PaltrowThe 40-year-old actress plays Pepper Potts - the love interest of Robert's character Tony Stark - in the hit Marvel franchise and she believes no one could ever match his portrayal as the billionaire superhero because Robert, 48, has made the character his ownSpeaking to Entertainment Weekly magazine, Gwyneth said: "Personally, I think it would be very hard for someone to step into Iron Man, because it is so Robert"You've got pathos, you've got humour, you've got a facility with language and improvisation and an incredible pain underneath it all It's difficult to replicate that READ MORE

'Jerry Maguire' star Cuba Gooding Jr. loves Tom Cruise to death (IrishCentral)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:33:39 PDT

Cuba Gooding Jr and Tom CruiseThe 50-year-old 'Oblivion' star surprised his 'Jerry Maguire' co-star by showing up unannounced to watch his Broadway play, 'The Trip to Bountiful', in New York on April 16 and Cuba revealed they are still very close after bonding on the set of the hit movie in 1996The 45-year-old actor told UsMagazinecom: "I love him to death He has been so supportive of my career READ MORE

"Iron Man 3" star Gwyneth Paltrow thinks Robert Downey Jr. is a "wimp" (IrishCentral)

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 05:33:10 PDT

Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey JrThe 40-year-old actress shot scenes for 'Iron Man 3' in which she wore her co-star's famous suit, and expected to need a lot of mental preparation beforehand after seeing the "hell" the actor went through whenever he donned the restrictive garments - but then couldn't understand why he found it so traumaticShe said: "I get to do a bit of action and I get to wear the Iron Man suit for a while - it's very cool"It's quite cumbersome but not so bad I thought it was going to be terrible because in the first two movies Robert would put on the suit and start sweating, he'd have a nervous breakdown and would meditate and cry READ MORE

Robert Downey Jr. will return for 'Iron Man 4' (IrishCentral)

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:48:14 PDT

Robert Downey Jr will return for 'Iron Man 4'The 48-year-old actor has thus far refused to confirm if he will make another movie in the successful franchise but director Shane Black is confident Robert will return for at least one more outing as Tony Stark/Iron ManSpeaking at the 'Iron Man 3' UK premiere at Odeon Leicester Square in London on Thursday (1804 READ MORE

Robert Downey Jr. says it is inevitable he will win an Oscar (IrishCentral)

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:33:17 PDT

Robert Downey Jr says it is inevitable he will win an OscarThe 'Iron Man 3' star believes it is just a matter of time before he collects an Academy Award because he knows he is one the "best actors" of his generationDowney cheekily said: "I know it's going to happen That's just a fact READ MORE

NASCAR racers Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr tell all on new romance (IrishCentral)

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:17:45 PDT

NASCAR couple Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse JrOne of NASCAR’s hottest couples of the moment is Danica Patrick and Ricky Stenhouse Jr E! News caught up with the adorable duo to get the lowdown on their relationship on and off the trackPatrick said to E! News, "I'll say, 'Babe, am I less hot when I'm not on good on the track? Does that make me less attractive? And he's like, 'I'm not with you because you're a race car driver'"How sweet!Stenhouse Jr went on to say that Patrick isn’t just a star on the track, but also in the kitchen: "I don't stick to a diet [but] she wishes I would READ MORE

Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr says he had sex with a leprechaun (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:47:11 PST

Cuba Gooding JrCuba Gooding, Jr, who won an Oscar for his role in 1996’s ‘Jerry Maguire,’ created a new role for himself this week while at a Cinema Society screening of “Electrick Children”At the party, Gooding bizarrely introduced himself as ‘Dick McWilly,’ but it only gets stranger from thereThe Oscar winning actor reportedly went on to say, “I just got out of jail READ MORE

Tom Hiddleston wins out over Robert Pattinson as the Sexiest Actor in Movies Right Now (IrishCentral)

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 06:11:19 PST

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Tom Hiddleston wins out over Robert Pattinson as the Sexiest Actor in Movies Right Now

Sports Digest: Steve Collins v Roy Jones Jr boxing match up could finally happen (IrishCentral)

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:39:40 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Former world champion Steve Collins says he will fight American foe Roy Jones Jr. in Europe before the summer.

Democrats ramp up campaign for Edward M Kennedy Jr to run for Senate (IrishCentral)

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:59:37 PST

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

If President Obama picks John Kerry to become Secretary of State, National Democrats are making no secret of their desire to have 51-year-old Edward M. Kennedy Jr. run for his vacant seat.

Teddy Kennedy Junior set to contest Senate election in major boost for Democrats (IrishCentral)

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 04:05:20 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Edward M. Kennedy Jr is ready to follow his late father into the Senate according to reports in Massachusetts.

World champion boxer Steve Collins challenges Roy Jones Jr to showdown (IrishCentral)

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:43:28 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Former world champion Steve Collins has issued a challenge to American legend Roy Jones Jr to get in the ring for a once-off showdown – 18 years after he won the world title.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr says Fox News is dividing the country (IrishCentral)

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 05:17:08 PST

By: Dara Kelly

Robert F. Kennedy Jr has said he believes conservative media outlet Fox News is damaging the country.

Larry Hagman and J.R. dies but the legend lives on - A villain in Ireland as well as everywhere else in the world (IrishCentral)

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 04:31:50 PST

Larry HagmanSo JR died with his boots on, like he said he wouldLarry Hagman played one of the greatest villains of all time, John Ross Ewing, a man who gripped the world I grew up in READ MORE

Robert F Kennedy Jr and late wife allegedly appealed to Sen Al Franken for free windows (IrishCentral)

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:10:34 PST

By: CATHY HAYES

Robert F. Kennedy Jr and late wife Mary Richardson Kennedy asked Sen. Al Franken to help them receive free home renovations to their seven bedroom home in Bedford, NY, reports the New York Post.

While remaking their mold-infested 1920s house, the couple were to receive energy-efficient windows by a local distributor for Marvin Windows and Doors, a Minnesota company, at a discount of more than $100,000.

John Duddy ready for Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. challenge (IrishCentral)

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:55:11 PDT

Middleweight John Duddy (29-1, 18 KOs) will fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr (40-0-1, 30 KOs) on Saturday at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas for the WBC silver middleweight title in the biggest fight of Duddy’s professional careerThe 31-year-old has a chance to reinvigorate his dream of fighting for a world title should he prevail against his popular Mexican opponent, and when the Irish Voice caught up with him on Sunday, the Derry native sounded eager for the scheduled 12-round fight to arrive“I am looking forward to this fight and getting my crack at this boy READ MORE

John Duddy and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. hype up June 26 fight in San Antonio (IrishCentral)

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:55:27 PDT

John Duddy (29-1, 18 kos) and Julio Cesar Chavez JR (41-0-1, 30 kos) came face to face in Los Angeles on Tuesday to promote their highly anticipated fight in San Antonio on June 26The two middleweights will top the Latin Fury 15: La Furia De Mexico card, and Chavez Jr will have none other than Freddie Roach in his corner READ MORE

John Duddy to fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 26 in San Antonio? (IrishCentral)

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 08:25:22 PDT

According to boxreccom John Duddy (29-1) will fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr (41-0-1) on the undercard of the Eric Morel-Jorge Arce WBO bantamweight title bout in San Antonio, Texas on June 26It was thought that Duddy would fight on the undercard of Yuri Foreman/Miguel Cotto fight at June 5 at Yankee Stadium, but a deal seems to have been made for the long talked about clash between the Derry native and the Mexican fighter READ MORE