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Former Hollywood actress who became a Benedictine nun details vocation in new book - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:52:12 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Mother Dolores Hart commanded a $5,000 dollar a week salary as a working screen actress in 1963. But then she did something we don't usually associate with Hollywood starlets, she gave up her movie career to become a Benedictine nun instead.

Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan plans to fix teeth and pursue a Hollywood career (IrishCentral)

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:38:24 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Punk is ofically dead. Nowadays even the legendary Irish singer and songwriter Shane MacGowan wants a mouth full of pearly white (and straight) teeth.

"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

“Dead Man Down” star Colin Farrell talks about his sweet relationship with Hollywood royalty Elizabeth Taylor (IrishCentral)

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:38:27 PDT

By: Irish Voice Reporters

Colin Farrell’s movie Dead Man Down just opened in the U.K., and though it was a pretty colossal failure over here in March with just under $11 million in earnings, maybe it’ll pick up a few more bucks across the ocean to make that number a bit more respectable.

Hollywood film legend Maureen O'Hara won’t return to live in Ireland (IrishCentral)

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:30:04 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Dublin born Hollywood screen icon Maureen O’Hara has decided to remain living in the U.S.

Hollywood stars Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz regularly ‘bro out’ (IrishCentral)

Tue, 07 May 2013 05:33:37 PDT

Drew Barrymore and Cameron DiazThe actresses are close friend and Drew loves spending time with Cameron because they have so many adventures togetherShe told Life and Style magazine: "She's my sister but we bro out and have adventures Most people don't know this but she's very eddy"Drew - who is married to art consultant Will Kopelman - has had to cut down on both work and the amount of time she spends with friends likeCameron since giving birth to her first daughter, Olive, last September, but knows the sacrifices are worth it READ MORE

'Love Is All You Need' star Pierce Brosnan steps out with his two sons in Hollywood (IrishCentral)

Thu, 02 May 2013 05:33:33 PDT

Paris, Pierce and Dylan BrosnanWhat a good looking threesome Pierce Brosnan and his boys Paris, 12, and Dylan, 16, made as they stepped out in Hollywood last week for a screening of Pierce’s new movie, Love Is All You NeedDylan seems set to walk in his famous dad’s footsteps He’s adapted a Joyce Carol Oates short story along with his elder half-brother Sean Brosnan, 29, whose mother was Pierce’s first wife Cassandra Harris (She passed in 1991; Paris and Dylan’s mom is Pierce’s wife Keely Shaye Smith READ MORE

Hollywood legend Gene Kelly was proud of Irish passport, widow tells Dublin crowd (IrishCentral)

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:20:25 PDT

By: AMANDA DRISCOLL

A screening of “Singin' in the Rain” with a live performance of the orchestral score is to be held on April 27th at the National Concert Hall in Dublin as part of RTE’s “Ireland at the Movies” initiative which celebrates the influence of Ireland on Hollywood and the big screen.

Heather Graham thinks women ‘struggle’ in Hollywood (IrishCentral)

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:18:21 PDT

Heather Graham thinks women ‘struggle’ in HollywoodThe 'Hangover' actress believes the film industry is still as difficult for females now as it was when it first began and is "shocked" by the ratio of men to women in front of and behind the cameraShe is quoted as saying: "I think it's the same struggle for women to get interesting parts in movies [as it used to be] In any given movie, 75 per cent of the roles are for men It's a sexist system READ MORE

Action hero Tom Cruise is an "anomaly" in Hollywood (IrishCentral)

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:33:10 PDT

Tom Cruise does his own stuntsThe 50-year-old actor is famous for doing his own stunts in his action movies and stunt driver Joey Box, who worked with Tom on 'Jack Reacher', says Tom is great to work with because of his action skillsSpeaking at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, Joey exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "Tom is an anomaly, I've never worked with another actor who has the acumen for stunts that he does He's done so much and he's trained for so many movies and so many different types of stunt work, fighting, fire, explosions, car chases, motorcycles"He has such a good solid foundation of skills that you're not really putting him in that much danger like you would with another actor when you're working out the stunts READ MORE

Gwyneth Paltrow and Kristen Stewart voted most hated celebrities in Hollywood (IrishCentral)

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:33:15 PDT

Gwyneth Paltrow voted one of Hollywood's most hated celebritiesThe 40-year-old actress surprisingly topped Star magazine's annual poll of the 20 most irritating personalities in film, music and television, with 'Twilight' star Kristen Stewart coming a close secondGwyneth is thought to have amassed so many votes from American readers because of her reputation for leading a health-conscious lifestyleMeanwhile, moody-looking Kristen suffered due to the public exposure of her affair with married 'Snow White and the Huntsman' director Rupert Sanders last year behind boyfriend Robert Pattinson's backLatina superstar Jennifer Lopez placed third, with John Mayer - who recently split from Katy Perry and is famed for his womanising ways - coming fourth, and romantic comedy queen Katherine Heigl ranking fifth READ MORE

Colin Farrell is thrilled about his mother's upcoming wedding to Hollywood producer Joel Michaels (IrishCentral)

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:33:06 PDT

Colin FarrellRita Farrell is set to marry Hollywood producer Joel Michaels, who has worked on movies including 'Basic Instinct 2' and 'Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines', in Los Angeles in June and Colin, 35, is overjoyed his mother has found love againA source told Ireland's Sunday Independent newspaper: "Everyone is delighted for Rita She is incredibly happy and it's going to be a very special day out for the whole family"Colin is extremely close to his mother and he is delighted she has found love again after so many years READ MORE

Hollywood royalty Tom Cruise has hired a private jet for his six-year-old daughter Suri (IrishCentral)

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:17:56 PDT

Tom Cruise and his six-year-old daughter SuriThe 'Oblivion' actor is so determined to see his six-year-old daughter - who lives with her mother Katie Holmes in New York City following the couple's divorce last August - on her birthday he has splashed out £3 million on a Cessna Citation private plane to fly her out to visit himA source told The Sun newspaper: "Money is no object to Tom when it comes to Suri He'll do anything to be with her"It might sound extravagant but Suri is used to flying around in private jets READ MORE

Tom Cruise insists his Hollywood Irish accent is ‘fine’ as he practices on TV show (IrishCentral)

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 04:39:51 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Newly adopted Irishman Tom Cruise has told the country’s biggest television show that he is happy with his brogue – over 20 years after his Irish accent was slated.

‘Mad Men’ star Christina Hendricks struggled to succeed in Hollywood as a redhead (IrishCentral)

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:48:39 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The 'Mad Men' beauty regularly used to get rejected for film roles because people didn't think she looked right and she found it hard to get offered roles due to her distinctive hair colour.

Cu Chulainn gets Hollywood style superhero makeover in new book (IrishCentral)

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:34:21 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Irish mythology hero Cu Chulainn has undergone a sexy transformation for a new book.

A plot worthy of Hollywood - Northern Irish producer jailed for fake movie tax fraud worth millions (IrishCentral)

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:13:59 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

A Northern Irish producer is among a group of five jailed for a $4.2 million tax fraud, which they attempted to cover-up by making the indie movie “A Landscape of Lies.” In a major plot twist the low-budget movie, with a B-list cast, went on to win an award at an American film festival before the scam’s cover was blown.

Hollywood goes wild for Irish baby names - the top ten girls and boys names (IrishCentral)

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 02:04:16 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Irish baby names are hugely popular, and not just with us normal plebs, but with the Hollywood elite in LA and across the pond in Europe. Of course despite the fact that the most popular baby names of Irish origin are Kaitlyn, Aidan and Liam (usual names) the Hollywood stars had to go for something different.

Hollywood star Chris O’Dowd talks about 'Sapphires', his role in HBO’s 'Girls' and the meaning of St. Patrick’s Day (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:58:21 PDT

By: CAHIR O'DOHERTY

Chris O’Dowd is on the line with the Irish Voice from the New York hotel room that he’s just stepped into for the first time moments ago. An hour earlier his plane touched down at JFK. It’s going to be a busy week for the Irish star best known in these parts for his breakout role in the comedy smash Bridesmaids.

Iran suing Hollywood over Ben Affleck’s Oscar winning 'Argo' – VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:32:29 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Iranian authorizes are planning to sue Hollywood over the allegedly "unrealistic portrayal" of the country in the Oscar-winning movie ‘Argo’.