'Stepford' women speak out: Nonconformity rules
During my chat with Nicole Kidman about her upcoming "The Stepford Wives" in New York on Wednesday, the Oscar winner shot me a knowing look when I alluded to her former marriage to Tom Cruise.
Looking for fame in wrong places
Taking a page from President Eisenhower -- and his ''military-industrial complex'' line -- writer Maureen Orth has developed a celebrity-industrial complex thesis as the linchpin of her new book, The Importance of Being Famous (Holt, $25).
Billy Bob holds forth: butts, bowling and bums
Caught up with Billy Bob Thornton on the Waukegan set of "The Ice Harvest" late Wednesday -- one of the final nights of filming for the dark comedy thriller directed by Harold Ramis. I'll soon share an exclusive report with you on the complete set visit, but here are some non-"Ice Harvest" tidbits about Thornton:
Thursday, May 27, 2004
Diaz catches panty-raider stuffing undies in his pocket
Cameron Diaz sure had her knickers in a twist the other day! The actress was understandably irate after catching a male crew member on her ''In Her Shoes'' film set, sneaking out of her trailer -- stuffing a pair of the sexy actress' panties in his pocket.
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
Billy Crystal's Chicago cousin is Toast
When Billy Crystal came to Chicago Tuesday, he knew he would tape an "Oprah" show, greet hundreds of fans to sign his new children's book and possibly grab a Chicago-style hot dog.
Rosie paints yet another image with latest endeavor
Rosie O'Donnell has found a new way to express herself -- as an artist. The veteran comedienne, former talk show host and ex-magazine editor just opened her first one-woman show at the Pop Gallery in New York's SoHo neighborhood.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Actress Kerry, Monjack kindle twosome notions
Much was made of that see-through gown filmmaker and actress Alexandra Kerry wore to the Cannes Film Festival last week. (Sun-Times readers saw it properly "Censored" on this page.)
Witherspoon walks the line and vibes with the animals
**Reese Witherspoon is on deck to produce and star in "Sammy," a Delia Ephron-penned romantic comedy about a woman who understands what animals are thinking. The kicker? Witherspoon's character connects with a guy who claims he can do the same thing with the dead. Sounds to me like "Home on the Range" meets "The Sixth Sense"!
Thursday, May 20, 2004
'Van Helsing' vamp paired with Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton, en route back to Chicago after jetting to France to boost the European release of "Bad Santa" at the Cannes Film Festival, has a lot on his plate these days. The actor, currently filming Harold Ramis' "Ice Harvest" here with John Cusack, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Platt and Randy Quaid, reportedly will next team up with hot "Van Helsing" vixen Kate Beckinsale.
Wednesday, May 19, 2004
'Plane' could have steered Bryant clear of trouble
Just imagine. If Kobe Bryant had only said "yes" to MGM and filmed a cameo role in the studio's upcoming "Soul Plane" flick with Snoop Dogg, he might not be facing those sexual assault charges in Colorado.
'Full Measure' to be third film for Kerry's daughter
Since this column was the first to spotlight the budding film career for potential first daughter Alexandra Kerry, it seems appropriate to tell you about her latest effort.
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Hilton, Richie suffer strains of 'Simple' RV life
They once were so close, Paris Hilton described her "The Simple Life" co-star Nicole Richie -- "just like another sister ... She's the other Nic in my life," referencing her real sister Nicky Hilton.
Monday, May 10, 2004
Allen brings fake Fab Five to 'Chicago Stories'
'We threw a party and everybody came!" exulted Victory Gardens Theater artistic director Dennis Zacek at the theater company's 14th "Chicago Stories" sold-out event Friday night at the Four Seasons Hotel. The fund-raiser annually taps three prominent Chicagoans to pen short one-act plays that Zacek stages with professional actors.
Wild about Harry
15 Mickey Mouse statues will flank State Street for the next two months.
