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‘Bridesmaids’ star Melissa McCarthy got an extra fired on the set of ‘Tammy’ (IrishCentral)

Thu, 23 May 2013 05:49:02 PDT

Melissa McCarthyMelissa McCarthy allegedly fired an extra from her new comedy for mistreating her own childThe 'Bridesmaids' star - who has two children, Vivian, six, and Georgette, three, with her husband Ben Falcone - reportedly had the woman, believed to be in her twenties, removed from of the set of 'Tammy' in Wilmington, North Carolina on Monday, after she "harshly jerked" her young child, who had accompanied her to the setA source told gossip website TMZcom that the young woman had been struggling to control her child, believed to be four or five years old, all morning during the shoot by a lake, for which she was being paid $58 to be appear in a scene as an extra with 200 other peopleThe mother eventually lost her temper and "harshly jerked" the child up in the air by the wrist and was loud enough to disrupt the production READ MORE

Melissa McCarthy hosts “Saturday Night Live” - falls in fierce red heels during monologue - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 05:06:52 PDT

By: MICHELLE K SMITH

Comedic actress Melissa McCarthy fell in her platform red heels during her Saturday Night Live monologue last Saturday.

‘Bridesmaids’ star Melissa McCarthy will host 'Saturday Night Live' for the second time in April (IrishCentral)

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:17:11 PST

'Identity Thief' Star Melissa McCarthyThe 'Identity Thief' star - whose weight recently came under fire by a US movie critic - will return to present the NBC comedy sketch show on April 6 for the second time in two years after winning rave reviews for her series debut in October 2011The 42-year-old Emmy-winning actress - who began her career doing sketch comedy with the Los Angeles improv troupe 'Groundlings' - previously reunited with her 'Bridesmaids' co-star Kristen Wiig on the show for a hilarious skit about an inappropriate office worker who sexually harasses a co-worker played by Jason SudeikisMelissa has kept a relatively low profile since veteran film critic Rex Reed trashed her role in 'Identity Thief' last month calling her "cacophonous" and "tractor-sized" and blasting her as "a gimmick comedian who has devoted her short career to being obese and obnoxious with equal success" It was recently announced that Justin Timberlake will host 'Saturday Night Live' for the fifth time next Saturday READ MORE

Teaser trailer for Bradley Cooper’s ‘Hangover III’ includes a giraffe, a funeral, and Melissa McCarthy - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:09:22 PST

By: AMANDA DRISCOLL

A teaser trailer for “The Hangover Part III” has been released by Warner Bros and it seems to promise just as much chaotic fun as its predecessors.

Ellen DeGeneres and Melissa McCarthy among the most influential women on TV (IrishCentral)

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 06:26:43 PDT

By: JANE WALSH

Just days after Claire Danes and Julia Louis-Dreyfus took home “Best Actress” Emmys, Zimbio revealed their list of “2012’s Most Influential Women in TV”. Rising to the top of the list were Irish American stars Ellen DeGeneres and Mellissa McCarthy.

Megan Fox strips down in trailer for Chris O’Dowd, Melissa McCarthy “This is 40” - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 06:01:32 PDT

Megan Fox strips for "This is 40" movie trailerIn the upcoming movie ‘This is 40,’ Megan Fox flaunts her assets in a comedic scene with costar Leslie MannIn the trailer for the film, which is due to hit theaters in late December, Leslie Mann is seen poking at Fox’s chest while Fox is wearing only a bra and underwear“Are those real?!,” a slightly distressed Mann asks Fox in the trailer “Yeah! I’m just young,” replies Fox READ MORE

New England's Melissa McCarthy from Harney Academy clinches World Irish Dancing Championship (IrishCentral)

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:15:08 PDT

Melissa McCarthy2012 World Irish Dancing Champion Girls 15-16Photo: McCarthy FamilyMelissa McCarthy climbed to the top of the World Irish Dancing Championship podium Tuesday with the quiet confidence of the young lady who won her first North American National Irish Dancing Championships in 2011! The 15 year-old from Harney Academy in Massachusetts beat 2012 All-Ireland and 2010 and 2011 World Irish Dancing Champion Ann Paige Turilli from New York in the Girls 15-16 competition at Belfast's Waterfront McCarthy is also an eight-time New England Regional Irish Dancing Champion, having competed twice in the under 8 eventTurilli, the 2012 All-Ireland and 2010 and 2011 World Irish Dancing Champion, placed second Mackenzie Mahler, from the Blakey School in Western Canada rounded out the Top Three READ MORE

‘Bridesmaids’ Melissa McCarthy and Chris Rock to team up in marriage comedy (IrishCentral)

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:19:29 PST

By: KERRY O’SHEA

Recent Emmy award winner and Oscar nominee Melissa McCarthy is quickly becoming a hot commodity in Hollywood. Following her summer smash comedy hit ‘Bridesmaids,’ McCarthy is being courted by Hollywood veteran Chris Rock for an upcoming role.

Melissa McCarthy starstruck by Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and Meryl Streep - VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:45:27 PST

Melissa McCarthyThe always endearing Melissa McCarthy stopped by Ellen DeGeneres’ show ‘Ellen’ yesterday and chatted about her her star-struck meetings with Hollywood A-listers like Brad and Angelina, and Meryl Streep The Irish American actress also shared her disbelief in finding out that she had been nominated for an Oscar for her hilarious role in this summer’s hit ‘Bridesmaids’While meeting with the gorgeous Hollywood duo Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, McCarthy admits to being a little overwhelmed by the power couple “They're so nice and chatty and really bubbly READ MORE

'The Artist' leads the nominations at the British Academy Film Awards - VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:26:31 PST

By: BUZZ BRADY

The French silent movie - starring Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo - has received 12 nods in categories including Best Film, Best Original Screenplay, Leading Actor and Leading Actress, beating 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' which is up for 11 awards.

Emmy award winning Melissa McCarthy wows on ‘Saturday Night Live’ – VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:08:02 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

On Saturday night star of “Bridesmaids”, and Emmy Award winning actress wow fans of “Saturday Night Live” with her first hosting gig. Just one week after Alec Baldwin broke records with his 16th hosting gig the “Mike and Molly” star said that she was “beyond thrilled” with how it went.

'Bridesmaids' Melissa McCarthy - the funniest woman in Hollywood - VIDEOS (IrishCentral)

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:07:09 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

Irish American actress Mellisa McCarthy made an unforgettable impression this summer in Bridesmaids, where her comedy talent was described as exceptional and completely unforgettable.

Melissa McCarthy and Joshua Jackson announce Primetime Emmy Award nominations (IrishCentral)

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:41:58 PDT

By: BUZZ BRADY

The HBO mini-series, 'Mildred Pierce', scored an astonishing 21 nods when the nominees were announced by Melissa McCarthy and Joshua Jackson.

‘Bridesmaids’ Melissa McCarthy to star in Judd Apatows ‘This is Forty’ (IrishCentral)

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:07:59 PDT

By: DAIRE O’DOWD

Melissa McCarthy, former star of "Bridesmaids," is set to star in "This is Forty," a new film written and directed by Judd Apatow. Apatow also produced ‘Bridesmaids.'

Melissa McCarthy defeats Paige Turilli for 2011 NAIDC girls under 15 title (IrishCentral)

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:44:14 PDT

Melissa McCarthy from Harney Academy (MA)2011 North American Irish Dancing ChampionGirls under 15BMelissa McCarthy of the Harney Academy from Massachusetts clinched the Girls under 15B North American Irish Dancing Championship after coming in second behind 2010 and 2011 World Champion Ann Paige Turilli from Inishfree New York McCarthy also placed second behind Turilli at the All-Ireland Championships Top Five in the Girls under 15B event:2 – Ann Paige Turilli from Inishfree (NY)3 – Mackenzie Mahler from Blakey (Western Canada)4 – Kelsey Parry from Pender-Keady (CT)5 – Breanna Ahern from Gilleoghan (CT)Top Five in the Girls under 15A event:1 – Aisling Reinhardt from Elaine Kavanagh (Ireland)2 – Heather Monaghan from Mulvihill-Lynch (NY)3 – Meaghan Kenfield from Trinity (IL/WI)4 – Collette Harling from Cashel Dennehy (WI)5 – Kellyn Berrigan from Pender-Keady (CT)Feis America has been expressly prohibited from publishing real-time results or live commentary, but will post information once results are publicly available For full results and updates in real-time, visit www READ MORE