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 Jolie to Become 
 Stay-at-Home 
 Mom? 

Actress plans to take fewer projects

BBC BBC Nov 14, 08 10:37 AM CST
(Newser) - Angelina Jolie tells the BBC she is ready to “fade away” from the celebrity scene and gradually give up acting to focus on her six kids. The actress hasn't worked in a year, and apart from a short stint in February, she plans to wait at least another year before taking on a big project. "So maybe it will be once a year and then maybe it will be once every three years, and then just naturally—I like being home a lot these days." More »

More about:  celebrity • film • Hollywood • Angelina Jolie • acting

24 Actor: I
Paved the Way
for Obama

Haysbert says his role as a black prez may have helped the Dem

Associated Press Associated Press Jul 2, 08 12:57 PM CDT
(AP) - Dennis Haysbert likes to believe his portrayal as the first African-American US president on Fox's 24 may have helped pave the way for Barack Obama. "If anything, my portrayal of David Palmer, I think, may have helped open the eyes of the American people," said the 54-year-old actor, who has contributed $2,300 to the Illinois Democrat's presidential campaign. More »

More about:  Barack Obama • celebrity • television • race relations • presidential race • acting • Dennis Haysbert

'007' Takes a Break From Dodging Bullets

Craig tries on role as depressed, aging actor in new low-budget flick

Associated Press Associated Press Apr 14, 08 8:14 AM CDT
(Newser) - The "blond Bond" is taking a drastic break from guns, chicks, and shaken martinis: Daniel Craig plays a depressed, aging actor in the low-budget British flick Flashbacks of a Fool. Craig calls the role “a personal journey,” the AP reports. “I think you have to work hard at not becoming disillusioned about what you do for a living,” he says. More »

More about:  celebrity • movie • James Bond • Daniel Craig • acting

Ledger's Last Film Resumes Shooting

Team of Depp, Law, Farrell will pick up where late star left off

Hollywood Reporter Hollywood Reporter Mar 11, 08 10:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - Cameras are rolling again on the movie Heath Ledger was filming at the time of his death in January. As expected, Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law will complete his role in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Director Terry Gilliam said he's “delighted that Heath’s brilliant performance can be shared with the world.” More »

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