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Mendes Fronts New Anti-fur Film
24 November 2009 2:06 PM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Eva Mendes has turned her back on fur after learning how animals are killed for their pelts - and now she's fronting a hard-hitting new PETA video about the horrors of the trade.
The sexy star admits she once wore fur to a Hollywood event, but she'll never repeat her mistake.
And, by way of repenting, she's hosting a new Internet expose about the fur industry.
The film includes the latest investigation of fur farms and markets in China, the world's largest fur exporter.
Mendes tells WENN, "Millions of animals are killed for their pelts each year... I didn't always know how animals were killed for their fur, and I even wore fur once myself.
"When I learned how cruel the fur industry is - and that there are no laws protecting these animals - I swore that I'd never wear it again. Please join me today as we go behind the scenes of the international fur trade, and find out how you can look glamorous without supporting animal suffering."
Mendes admits she has become a leading celebrity animal rights advocate after her pet dog Hugo came into her life.
She explains, "It literally changed my life, getting my dog. Every choice that I make, I always think about my little Hugo and think, 'God, would I eat him? Would I cage him up? Would I skin him?' No, of course not."
Mendes joins a growing list of celebrities fronting various PETA anti-fur campaigns - they include Charlize Theron, Christina Applegate, Roselyn Sanchez, Pamela Anderson, Nia Long, and Christy Turlington. »
Video: Eva Mendes Helps PETA Exposing Animal Cruelty Behind Fur Trade
23 November 2009 10:17 PM, PST | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
An avid supporter of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Eva Mendes helps the organization exposing the animal cruelty behind fur trade in a bid to urge people to stop wearing fur. In a video, for which she lends her voice to give detailed explanation about the issue, she is quoted as stating, "Millions of animals are killed for their pelts each year. ... The thing is, I didn't always know how animals were killed for their fur, and I even wore fur once myself. But when I learned how cruel the fur industry is - and that there are no laws protecting these animals - I swore that I'd never wear it again."
The movie siren goes on explaining how trappers usually strangle, beat, or stomp animals to death in order to avoid damaging their fur. Worse, some animals are even skinned alive or have their throats cut while they are still conscious. »
- AceShowbiz.com
Good Hair Review
20 November 2009 6:35 AM, PST | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
Good Hair Directed by: Jeff Stilson Starring: Chris Rock, Nia Long, Ice-t, Al Sharpton, Maya Angelou, Eve, Tracie Thoms I have more rap albums than I have black friends on Facebook, and I don't have that many rap albums. There is and has always been a lot of black culture that I can only understand so much, but I never really thought about hair's role. It seems so simple - you grow it, you dye it, you straighten it, you comb it - hair just happens, and I had never bothered to think about dreadlocks or cornrows or even afros beyond the stylistic choice. With this in mind, I was confused about who Good Hair is targeted to. Is it an expose of controversial issues to spur change within the black community, or is it just opening the door into a world someone like me knows nothing about? The premise »
- Goon
Good Hair Review
7 November 2009 3:50 PM, PST | newsinfilm.com | See recent newsinfilm news »
Before Good Hair, my only exposure to weaves was when a girl fight ended in hair ripped from a belligerent head and with me standing nearby wondering what just happened. Admittedly ignorant on the subject, I was surprisingly engaged by this documentary’s informative interviews and good-natured charm that entertains regardless of gender or race.
Director Jeff Stilson takes a subject as simple as hair and expands it into a frequently funny discussion about culture, fashion, and obsession while following comedian Chris Rock’s comical quest for knowledge.
Rock has directed a couple narrative films starring himself, but this time he executive produces, hosts, and narrates a comprehensive examination of African-American style; from the roots of attraction to the frayed edges of competitive cutting. Curious after his 5-year-old’s questions about “good hair,” he travels the country to salons, barbershops, and conventions educating himself about women’s hair while a »
- Jeff Leins
The Cleveland Show: Fox Orders Full Season Two
16 October 2009 10:45 AM, PDT | TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news »
The Fox network is understandably very happy with their new Family Guy spin-off, The Cleveland Show. They've rewarded it with a very early pick-up.
In The Cleveland Show, Peter Griffin's pal Cleveland Brown (Mike Henry) moves back to his hometown in Virginia to get married. The animated series also stars Sanaa Lathan, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth MacFarlane, Nia Long, Jason Sudeikis, Seth Green, Arianna Huffington, Alec Sulkin, John Viener, Reagan Gomez-Preston, and Aaron Krebs.
When the show premiered on September 27th, Fox had already been treating it like a hit. The show was given a greenlight and a 13 episode order in May 2008. Needing ample time to produce the animation, Cleveland was expected to debut by mid-season 2008-09.
In November 2008, Fox ordered additional nine episodes, bringing the first season total to 22. Character Cleveland Brown said in a »
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Movie Review: Good Hair (2009)
16 October 2009 1:23 AM, PDT | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
Photo: Roadside Attractions Chris Rock brings us a solid documentary addressing the subject of African American women (and men to a much lesser degree) and their approach to hair care in the aptly titled Good Hair. I'm not sure if he knew what he was getting into or just didn't want to create too much of a stir, but while Rock takes a comical, yet understanding, approach to what would appear to be a superficial subject he unearths some details that are rather shocking but never veers too far off the established path.
Spending about 45-minutes on hair relaxer and another 30 minutes on weaves and extensions before the ultimate finale, Good Hair ranges from local barbershops and big-time hair conventions to intimate conversations with stars such as Meagan Good, Nia Long, Eve and rap group Salt 'n' Pepa. Things shift gears, however, during an eye-opening »
- Brad Brevet
Nia Long’s Message to Massai: Embrace Your Afro!
13 October 2009 1:00 PM, PDT | People - CelebrityBabies | See recent People - CelebrityBabies news »
Courtesy Nia Long
A field trip to a hair salon with her Brownie troop when she was younger left a lasting impression on Nia Long, who vividly recalls the stylist’s confusion upon seeing the only African-American among the group of girls.
“[She] was just scared to death,” Nia explains to Essence. “She didn’t know what to do; I had a big Afro. It was horrific.”
Fortunately, Nia — who can be seen in Chris Rock’s new film Good Hair, a documentary that explores the complexities surrounding black women and their hair — notes that her childhood experience has made her »
- Anya
‘Good Hair’ Has Chris Rock Getting to the Roots of Follicle Follies
9 October 2009 1:44 PM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – Positioning himself as a informational bridge-builder, comedian Chris Rock explores the often complex social economics of African American hair, specifically the intense styling that is a borderline obsession for women of color.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Traveling virtually throughout the world, Rock witnesses the channels of commerce, politics and even religious overtones in relationship to African American women (and to a lesser degree black men and all women) and their coiffure.
Using a black hair stylist’s convention as a centerpiece for the documentary, Rock plays the unbelieving observer as he goes from booth to booth at the convention. The highlight of the gathering is an elaborate presentation of stylists who put on broadway-style or hip hop shows with themes that communicate the technique variations of participating rock-star-like hair stylists.
”Good Hair,” a documentary moderated by Chris Rock, has a limited release October 9th, 2009. Check local theaters. Rated “PG-13.” Featuring interviews with Eve, »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Chris Rock's Daughter Inspired New Documentary 'Good Hair'
9 October 2009 4:02 AM, PDT | MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news »
Comedian interviews black celebrities to get behind the obsession with hair.
Chris Rock and Nia Long
Photo: MTV News
Chris Rock is never one to shy away from pushing the boundaries of racial discussion in America. His HBO stand-up specials "Bring the Pain" and "Bigger and Blacker" are a testament to that. In his new documentary, "Good Hair," Rock continues to do so, all the while trying to answer his daughter's question: "Daddy, how come I don't have good hair?"
"One day, I was in the car with my daughter and her little girlfriend, who happened to be white, and she was raving about her girlfriend's hair, and she used the words 'good hair' to describe it, and it kind of made me jump a little bit," Rock said.
The film deals with African-American women's obsession with their hair, which ultimately sheds a light on their own images of beauty. »
Exclusive Video: Chris Rock Has Good Hair
8 October 2009 11:22 AM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Comedian Chris Rock has made hit films, performed for sold-out crowds and even hosted the Oscars but nothing could prepare him for his new film Good Hair, opening in limited release on October 9th. In this documentary, Rock takes a hard look at the lucrative African-American hair industry and the women it affects. We had an opportunity to speak exclusively with Chris Rock, Nia Long and Raven Symone about the funny new documentary and it's subject's ramifications on African-American culture. To watch our exclusive video interviews click on the video clips below.
An exposé of comic proportions that only Chris Rock could pull off, Good Hair visits beauty salons and hairstyling battles, scientific laboratories and Indian temples to explore the way hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships, and self-esteem of the black community. Director Jeff Stilson follows Chris Rock on this raucous adventure prompted by Rock's 5-year old daughter approaching him, »
ReelzChannel Premieres 2 Original Shows -- Movies & Music and Hollywood Dailies -- Plus Nightly Movies
7 October 2009 4:25 AM, PDT | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
Who doesn't love a good movie soundtrack? Or news about the hottest new trailers and casting decisions? Now you can get these daily on ReelzChannel — along with a different primetime movie every night of the week.
Hollywood Dailies (Monday-Friday 7Pm Et/Pt) brings you the latest movie and entertainment news with a fresh perspective. For example, check out this Good Hair interview with Chris Rock and Nia Long where the laughs come from our interviewer, Sam Rubin.
The first ever movie soundtrack show, Movies and Music (Daily 7:30 Pm Et/Pt) features a different nightly theme — from dance movies packed with hits to musicals with celebrated songs that stick in your head long after the credits. Here's B2K with "Badaboom" from the You Got Served soundtrack.
Find out more about our two new original shows, nightly primetime movies, and the rest of our shows.
Next Showing:
Link | Posted 10/7/2009 by reelz »
- reelz reelz
Nia Long’s Message to Single Mothers: ‘Don’t Feel Guilty’
5 October 2009 3:00 PM, PDT | People - CelebrityBabies | See recent People - CelebrityBabies news »
Courtesy Nia Long
History has repeated itself for Nia Long, who, after being raised by a single mother, is now bringing up her own son in a single-parent household as well. “It’s very interesting how we repeat patterns in our family,” she muses in a new interview with Spotlight to Nightlight.
Able to relate on an entirely new level, Nia notes her mother’s determination — in a situation far more dire than hers — serves as an inspiration in her own life.
“It was a lot different because my mom was fresh out of college, she was a lot younger, »
- Anya
'Celebrity Ghost Stories': Eerily excited for it?
16 September 2009 8:54 AM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Bio Channel is set to premiere Celebrity Ghost Stories, a series where stars recount real-life encounters with the paranormal, on Oct. 3. The list of storytellers is already pretty compelling: David Carradine gives one of his last interviews to share how he married a widow and became frequently visited by the jealous spirit of his wife's ex. ("In a chilling twist of irony, the haunting takes place in his bedroom closet," the press release teases.) Then you've got John Waters, Rue McClanahan, Joan Rivers, Carrie Fisher, Greg Grunberg, Debi Mazar, Barry Williams, Illeana Douglas, Lili Taylor, Tom Arnold, Morgan Fairchild, Scott Baio, Gina Gershon, C. Thomas Howell, Eric Roberts, Justine Bateman, Carnie Wilson, Dee Snider, Teri Polo, Lisa Rinna, Elisabeth Rohm, Nia Long, Traci Lords, Sammy Hagar, Ernie Hudson, Jay Thomas, Ali Landry, John Salley, James Kyson Lee, Kelly Carlson, Federico Castelluccio, and Anson Williams (Happy Days' Potsie, who's most »
- Mandi Bierly
Martin & Ingrid's Tiff 09 Kick-Off Party..
9 September 2009 2:31 PM, PDT | HollywoodNorthReport.com | See recent HollywoodNorthReport.com news »
Hnr's Michael Stevens reporting from Toronto: Thanks go out to Martin & Ingrid's Tiff 09 Kick-Off Party, Wednesday, September 9th @ the Gat + M.Link Festival headquarters in downtown Toronto's Yorkville, providing select wines from Bryan J. Robertson's Kingsway Brokerage Ltd., on behalf of Wild Bunch, Elle Driver, Celluloid Dreams, Film&Doc, Capri Films, The Works International & UMedia, supporting the following films screening at this year's Toronto International Film Festival: Contemporary Cinema : Rabia directed by Sebastian Cordero, will screen a world premiere with Cordero in attendance. "...South American immigrants working in Spain, builder José María and housekeeper Rosa have been together for a few weeks and are very much in love. Rosa's bosses, Señor and Señora Torres, leave their home on a trip, and the volatile José María spends a few days at the run-down mansion, fantasizing about what life with Rosa could be. When a violent confrontation with his foreman results in the other man's death, »
New on DVD This Week
9 September 2009 7:00 AM, PDT | The Flickcast | See recent The Flickcast news »
Here’s a list of some of the new movie and TV shows coming to DVD and Blu-ray this week that we’re looking forward to seeing. Also, there’s some classic, and not-so-classic, movies hitting Blu-ray for the first time this week as well.
Of all the new releases, we’re particularly interested in the Blu-ray versions of movies like Silverado, Dead Calm and The Quick and the Dead as well as Fringe Season One also on the Blu-ray.
Check them out.
Movies
Bedknobs and Broomsticks ~ Angela Lansbury, Roddy McDowall (DVD)
Catwoman ~ Halle Berry (Blu-ray)
Crank 2: High Voltage ~ Jason Statham, Amy Smart, David Carradine (DVD and Blu-ray)
Creepshow ~ Hal Holbrook, Leslie Nielsen (Blu-ray)
Dead Calm ~ Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, Billy Zane (Blu-ray)
Requiem for a Dream ~ Billy Crudup, Jennifer Connelly (Blu-ray)
Freddy vs. Jason ~ Robert Englund, Monica Keena (Blu-ray)
Friday ~ Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long (Blu-ray)
- Joe Gillis
Splendor in the Link
14 August 2009 10:45 AM, PDT | FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news »
Oh. My. God. A Natalie Wood Retro right here in NYC next week. Wheeeee. I'm bouncing up and down in my chair as I type. (I'll fix the resultant typos later).
If you've never seen Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice you'd be insane to miss it. "Oh, Insight!" I'd also suggest catching Inside Daisy Clover because it's a) really weird and b) all about Hollywood and c) they totally nominated the wrong supporting actress from it for the Oscar.
There's also the opportunity to see Rebel Without a Cause, Gypsy, This Property is Condemned or West Side Story on the big screen if you haven't. I have so I'll be trying to catch the ones I haven't laid eyes on yet: Tomorrow is Forever (1946) with Claudette Colbert, the controversial hard to find Kings Go Forth (1958) with Frank Sinatra and Peeper (1975) with Michael Caine. Why can't this series last longer than a week. »
- NATHANIEL R
Long Strips For PETA
12 August 2009 5:16 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Actress Nia Long has stripped off as part of a new advertising campaign for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
The Big Momma's House star poses in a subway train with just a pole and a newspaper covering her modesty for the charity's latest anti-fur promo.
Long says, "When I became a mother I started to really understand the importance of all living creatures in a way that I didn't ever think about before."
The 39 year old is following in the footsteps of Eva Mendes and Pamela Anderson, who have both shot adverts for the same campaign in the past. »
Actress Nia Long Goes Naked for PETA's Anti-Fur Ad
11 August 2009 7:38 PM, PDT | Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news »
Nia Long is the latest actress who bares her body for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)'s anti-fur ad campaign. In the latest poster for the organization's "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur" cause, she is photographed standing nude in the middle of a New York City subway vehicle, holding a newspaper to cover her breasts and crossing her legs in between a pipe to hide her private part.
"When I became a mother, I started to really understand the importance of all living creatures in a way that I didn't ever think about before," Nia says of what prompting her to join PETA's anti-fur cause. "And I've realized how important it is that we really take responsibility for ... treating animals with love and care just like we would any human being. There's no difference, in my opinion, [between fur and] slavery or the Holocaust. It's just that we're not dealing with human beings, »
- AceShowbiz.com
Editors apologise to Long for Beyoncé spat
1 August 2009 10:30 PM, PDT | digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news »
Nia Long has been given an apology from Pride magazine for "manipulating" comments she made about Beyoncé. According to Contactmusic, the publication has reportedly printed misleading statements from Long taking aim at the popstar, stating: "If you're a singer, not an actress, you should sing. If you're a rapper, you should rap. "I didn't see Obsessed, so I can’t comment, but it's just not about how talented you are anymore. It's about, 'How much box office revenue will this person generate'. When you see certain people... they just don't have (more) »
- By Marcell Minaya
Pride Bosses Apologise For Sparking Long/Beyonce Spat
1 August 2009 7:11 AM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
Editors at British magazine Pride have apologised to actress Nia Long for "manipulating" comments she made about Beyonce Knowles' acting skills.
Long reportedly took aim at Beyonce as part of a rant about musicians who make movies, stating, "If you're a singer, not an actress, you should sing. If you're a rapper, you should rap."
And she appeared to suggest the former Destiny's Child star should take acting lessons, when asked to comment on the singer's recent film Obsessed.
Long told the magazine, "I didn't see Obsessed, so I can’t comment, but it's just not about how talented you are anymore. It's about, 'How much box-office revenue will this person generate.'
"When you see certain people... they just don't have the skill, and no one in their team has said, 'You need acting classes.'"
That was two weeks ago and now Pride editors are keen to clear the air over the article.
A magazine statement reads, "Pride would like to apologise for the fact that editing of the final article may have left Nia’s comments open to tabloid manipulation.
"As Europe’s premier publication for the woman of colour, Pride seeks only to celebrate the achievements of celebrities such as Nia Long and Beyonce Knowles, and hope no offence has been caused through the media speculation." »
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