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"Broken City" star Mark Wahlberg's son loves to punch him "in the nuts" (IrishCentral)

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:33:59 PDT

Mark Wahlberg photographed at his Hollywood star with his wife and familyThe 'Broken City' actor - who has children Ella, nine, Michael, seven, Brendan, four, and Grace, three, with wife Rhea Durham - is proud of his "nice" family but admits they have mischievous streaks, though they always manage to make him laugh, even when he's in painHe said: "Of course they're nice kids - but my four year old always tries to punch me in the nuts"Sometimes he gets me when I'm not looking and it really hurts"Then again, when I see him, I can't help but laugh and that's the best medicine READ MORE

Mark Wahlberg isn't ready to tell his kids about his troubled past (IrishCentral)

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:48:54 PDT

Wahlberg in "Broken City"The 'Broken City' actor - who has children Ella, nine, Michael, seven, Brendan, four, and Grace, three, with wife Rhea Durham - was in trouble with police more than 20 times when he was a teenager and eventually sent to jail for assault, and while he isn't ashamed of his past, doesn't want his kids to think it is acceptable to behave recklesslyHe told Red Bulletin magazine: "They are still young, and I'm not telling them anything until I have to I will wait until the last possible minute"I certainly don't want to hide my past, but I don't want to make it seem like, 'Daddy went through bad stuff and he came out OK READ MORE

‘Broken City’ star Mark Wahlberg says his wife made him believe in love again (IrishCentral)

Fri, 10 May 2013 05:33:41 PDT

Mark Wahlberg pictured with his wife RheaThe 'Broken City' actor - who was jailed for assault after attacking a man when he was 16 - admits he has hurt a lot of women in the past after one of his first relationships left him broken-hearted, and only meeting Rhea Durham in 2001 made him release love didn't have to be painfulMark - who has children Ella, nine, Michael, seven, Brendan, four, and Grace, three, with Rhea - said: "I was a very nice guy early on The first time I fell in love, and when I was in jail, she denied me, she didn't want to wait for me I don't want to blame her now but my heart was broken and I decided, 'I'm never giving my heart to a girl anymore READ MORE

‘Pain & Gain’ star Mark Wahlberg loves 'Jersey Shore' (IrishCentral)

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:33:33 PDT

Wahlberg stars in the upcoming film "Pain and Gain"The 'Pain & Gain' actor used to secretly watch the now cancelled MTV show - but only when his children Ella, nine, Michael, seven, Brendan, four and three-year-old Grace, didn't knowHe said: "I enjoyed watching 'Jersey Shore' when my kids weren't around, it's one of those things you can't turn off"While the 'Jersey Shore' men are renowned for their buff bodies and love of the gym, Mark recently got in shape for 'Pain & Gain' and while his wife, Rhea Durham, was initially impressed, she wasn't happy when the training led to him getting injuredMark, 41, told Us Weekly magazine: "At first she was excited to see me get fit READ MORE

'Pain & Gain' star Mark Wahlberg hates getting spray tans (IrishCentral)

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:18:19 PDT

Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson star in Pain & GainThe 41-year-old actor - well known for his love of fitness - revealed he was forced to apply fake tan regularly to play a bodybuilder in his new movie 'Pain & Gain' because he was so paleHe told Refinery29com: "I don't do anything really weird, in respect to gym routines But, the weirdest thing and the most uncomfortable thing I've done was for this movie, having to get a spray tan every week READ MORE

Ben Affleck, Mark Wahlberg and Mariah Carey react to Boston blast tragedy (IrishCentral)

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:33:29 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

‘Argo’ director Ben Affleck was among the many stars with ties to Boston who took to social media on Monday to express their shock over the double bombing.

‘Ted’ actor Mark Wahlberg says being jailed aged 17 was a ‘sobering’ moment (IrishCentral)

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 06:17:01 PST

The 'Ted' star realized he needed to turn his life around as a troubled teen growing up in Boston when he was sentenced to two years in prison for assault and attempted murder after beating a stranger, but says the practicality of actually making a change was a daily struggleSpeaking on ITV's 'Daybreak', Mark confessed: "There were moments where I knew I needed to get on the right course Very sobering moments As a 17-year-old adolescent going to jail, that's a very sobering moment READ MORE

Mark Wahlberg predicts ‘Argo’ star Ben Affleck will win big at the Oscars (IrishCentral)

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:07:42 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The 'Ted' star - who will help present the 85th annual ceremony on February 24 alongside the film's titular teddy bear - predicts his pal Ben will take home the Best Picture gong as well as a host of other awards for his CIA crime thriller 'Argo' because he didn't receive a Best Director nomination.

Mark Wahlberg thinks Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is a "gentle giant" (IrishCentral)

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:16:11 PST

Mark WahlbergThe 41-year-old actor stars opposite the veteran action hero in Michael Bay's new film 'Pain and Gain' and enjoyed tackling the role of an unlucky bodybuilder who gets caught up in an extortion ring alongside his muscular co-starHe said: "[It's] Awesome It's built on energy and excitement People will be very surprised to see how good Michael is with comedy READ MORE

'Ted' star Mark Wahlberg attempts to sell LA mansion again (IrishCentral)

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:31:09 PDT

Wahlberg's estate LuxistcomThe 'Fighter' actor has listed the Beverly Hills estate he shares with wife Rhea Durham and their four children for $12,995,000, $3 million less than its asking price when it was first listed in 2008The property is spread across almost two acres, with seven bedrooms and 10 1/2 bathrooms spread within a 9,000 sq ft main house and 2,500 sq ft guest house READ MORE

'Ted' star Mark Wahlberg signs on for 'The Amory Wars’ (IrishCentral)

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:57:16 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

Irish American star Mark Wahlberg has signed on for a film adaptation of graphic novel series 'The Amory Wars'.

Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, Adam Sandler, are the world's highest earning actors (IrishCentral)

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 05:30:43 PDT

Tom Cruise in the "Rock of Ages"The 'Rock of Ages' star - whose third wife Katie Holmes filed for divorce from him last week after five years of marriage - topped the annual list by Forbes after earning $75 million between May 2011 and May 2012Cruise enjoyed a successful year after 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' earned more than $700 million at global box officesLeonardo DiCaprio - who was last year's top earner - came joint second with funnyman Adam Sandler, who both earned $37 millionFormer professional wrestler Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson was in fourth, earning $36 million after one of his films 'Fast Five', took in an impressive $626 million at the box office READ MORE

Mark Wahlberg “jealous” of 'Ted' costar Seth MacFarlane (IrishCentral)

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 07:41:29 PDT

By: LAURA BRYN SISSON

Irish American actor Mark Wahlberg envies Seth MacFarlane, his director in Ted, according to the Belfast Telegraph.

Mark Wahlberg says "Entourage" movie could start filming early next year - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 01:38:27 PDT

By: KERRY O'SHEA

Mark Wahlberg is teasing the diehard ‘Entourage’ fans who have been asking nearly incessantly if there will be a big screen movie of the now concluded HBO series. Wahlberg said that the project could start filming as early as January 2013.

Mark Wahlberg is going back to school to earn his high school diploma (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:00:19 PDT

Mark WahlbergThe 41-year-old actor - who had a brief stint in prison aged 16 and has previously spoken of his behaviour problems as a teenager - never finished high school but is now embarking on an online degree programme in order to complete his education, though he admits he is "nervous" about tackling some subjectsHe said: "They had this new programme in Massachusetts where you can take the courses on line so I'm starting this month and getting my high school diploma"I've got to take on all the courses I've missed so I'm a little nervous"I'm going to make it happen though READ MORE

Adam Sandler to replace Mark Wahlberg in Will Ferrell’s ‘Three Mississippi’ (IrishCentral)

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 05:26:16 PDT

By: KERRY O’SHEA

A new film project with big names including Will Ferrell and Alec Baldwin already attached to it is set to gear up production in the next year. The film, titled, ‘Three Mississippi,’ is a comedy about rival families in their annual Thanksgiving football game.

Mark Wahlberg star of new Seth McFarland movie “Ted” – VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:31:50 PDT

By: KATE HICKEY

Mark Wahlberg, action hero extraordinaire, has turned his hand to comedy once more with his role in, “Family Guy” creator Seth McFarland’s new movie “Ted”.

Boston Irish Mark Wahlberg finds it hard not to spoil his kids (IrishCentral)

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 07:00:17 PDT

The 40-year-old ‘Contraband’ actor – who has children Ella, eight, Michael, six, Brendan, three and one-year-old Grace with wife Rhea Durham – admits he likes to treat his brood but insists they understand the importance of giving backHe said: “I do spoil them to a certain extent but they also understand that not a lot of people have this life “My kids like giving back My daughter’s always telling me: ‘Pop, I’m going to take these toys to the hospital for the sick kids and the less fortunate’ READ MORE

Irish American actor Mark Wahlberg is launching his burger chain in Ireland (IrishCentral)

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:38:15 PDT

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

The 'Contraband' actor - who already has one Wahlburger restaurant in Hingham, Massachusetts - admits business is going so well he is now expanding it to the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

Mark Wahlberg admits he cried when he saw "The Help" (IrishCentral)

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:15:17 PDT

Mark Wahlberg The 'Contraband' actor - who has children Ella, eight, Michael, five, Brendan, three and two-year-old Grace with wife Rhea Durham - admits he is an "emotional" guy and even broke down watching a family film recentlyHe said: "I'm an emotional guy I went and saw 'The Help' with my wife and I must have cried 10 times"Watching 'Real Steel' with my sons got me READ MORE