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18 articles from 2009
Top 50 Hottest Young Actresses - Top 20
5 July 2009 4:22 AM, PDT | From The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news
Not only are they capable of lighting up the silver screen, they are also some of today's most talented young actresses, commanding huge fees - in some cases, in the millions. Many have won multiple awards, while others have starred in some of today's biggest box office hits. In short, we're listing down the cream of the crop!
Just like our recent Top 50 hottest young actors, we've narrowed down our list from 88 to 50, and set an age limit. If you miss seeing some of your favorites, so do we - including Maggie Gyllenhaal (31 years old) and Amy Adams (34 years old). Definitely some of the names you'll see on the list are emerging talents - the ones you will see getting the big roles in the near future - and some of them already have, with awards and nominations to boot.
# 20 - Emma Roberts - Acting runs in the family. While
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Top 50 Hottest Young Actresses - Top 20
5 July 2009 4:22 AM, PDT | From The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news
Not only are they capable of lighting up the silver screen, they are also some of today's most talented young actresses, commanding huge fees - in some cases, in the millions. Many have won multiple awards, while others have starred in some of today's biggest box office hits. In short, we're listing down the cream of the crop!
Just like our recent Top 50 hottest young actors, we've narrowed down our list from 88 to 50, and set an age limit. If you miss seeing some of your favorites, so do we - including Maggie Gyllenhaal (31 years old) and Amy Adams (34 years old). Definitely some of the names you'll see on the list are emerging talents - the ones you will see getting the big roles in the near future - and some of them already have, with awards and nominations to boot.
# 20 - Emma Roberts - Acting runs in the family. While
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Top 50 Hottest Young Actresses - Top 20
5 July 2009 4:22 AM, PDT | From The Movie Fanatic | See recent The Movie Fanatic news
Not only are they capable of lighting up the silver screen, they are also some of today's most talented young actresses, commanding huge fees - in some cases, in the millions. Many have won multiple awards, while others have starred in some of today's biggest box office hits. In short, we're listing down the cream of the crop!
Just like our recent Top 50 hottest young actors, we've narrowed down our list from 88 to 50, and set an age limit. If you miss seeing some of your favorites, so do we - including Maggie Gyllenhaal (31 years old) and Amy Adams (34 years old). Definitely some of the names you'll see on the list are emerging talents - the ones you will see getting the big roles in the near future - and some of them already have, with awards and nominations to boot.
# 20 - Emma Roberts - Acting runs in the family. While
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News: Jessica Hynes' Whoodle
27 June 2009 2:01 PM, PDT | From Kasterborous.com | See recent Kasterborous news
Human Nature and upcoming 2009 Doctor Who special guest star Jessica Hynes is one of many celebrities - actors, musicians and sports stars - to have contributed to a gallery of 150 drawings being used by Action for Children. Others involved include Brian Blessed (Mindwarp), Joanna Lumley (The Curse of the Fatal Death), Alexei Sayle (Revelation of the Daleks), Graham Cole (The Bill, 1980s Cyberman), Tony Adams and Vanessa Mae. Each has doodled the start and end of a personal change at some...
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Hindus Call For Lumley Honour
26 May 2009 3:00 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Hindu scholars are urging Nepal's leaders to honour actress Joanna Lumley for tirelessly working for Gurkhas in Britain.
The Absolutely Fabulous star recently helped secure residency rights for the Nepalese Hindus living in the U.K. thanks to a major campaign, which she led.
And now religious leaders are calling for the actress, who was born in India, to be given Nepal's top accolade.
U.S. statesman Rajan Zed insists the actress should be given a Padma Award for her efforts.
He says, "It was remarkable how she handled U.K. Immigration Minister Phil Woolas during the Gurkha campaign. He acknowledged that the actress had given a focus to the campaign.
"Besides Gurkhas, Lumley has also taken up various other causes like exiled Tibetan people, animal welfare and literacy. This ruling makes around 84,000 Gurkha veterans, their wives and children eligible to settle in UK.
"We Hindus are very proud of Joanna Lumley - she was born in Kashmir in 1946 and her father was an officer with the 6th Gurkha Rifles. She should be celebrated. India should be proud of her."
Cowell named 'most wanted celebrity Pm'
22 May 2009 4:28 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news
Simon Cowell has been named the celebrity most people would like to see as Prime Minister. The music mogul nabbed 21% of the vote to beat competition from actress Joanna Lumley (20%) and newsreader Trevor McDonald (17%) in the poll of more than 100,000 people by MSN Entertainment. Lumley, who recently met Pm Gordon Brown to discuss Gurkha rights, has previously denied claims that she will run for political office. "I am too old to learn the rules, to talk their talk or walk their walk," she told the Daily Mail. "I (more)
By Lara Martin
U.S. "Absolutely Fabulous" Remake Ditched
15 May 2009 2:10 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news
The American remake of the U.K. '90s sitcom, "Absolutely Fabulous," is scrapped. Fox has decided to abandon the plans to order for a full season after making the pilot episode.
Online reports are saying that the remake of the BBC show have been scrapped after Fox wondered if the show would click with the American audience.
The show was supposed to be headlined by "Crossing Jordan" actress Kathryn Hahn and "3rd Rock from the Sun" star Kristen Johnson as the fashion-obsessed friends. The roles were originally played by Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley.
Saunders and Christine Zanders were credited as executive producer.
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Attenboroughs 'most talented celeb family'
11 May 2009 12:32 PM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news
The Attenborough clan have been voted the most talented celebrity family in the world, according to a new poll. The relatives, which include filmmaker Lord Richard and naturalist Sir David, beat off competition from Paul McCartney and his daughter Stella as well as the Redgrave acting dynasty to top the survey carried out by the Disney Channel. Absolutely Fabulous star and rights campaigner Joanna Lumley was named the star that most people would like to have as their mother, while businessman Richard Branson was named the top choice father. David Beckham (more)
By Lara Martin
Camilla supports Gurkhas?
6 May 2009 4:12 AM, PDT | From Monsters and Critics | See recent Monsters and Critics news
A senior member of Britain's royal family has backed Joanna Lumley's campaign to allow Gurkhas to settle in the UK. The 'Absolutely Fabulous' actress told UK MPs she had received the letter of support, but refused to reveal who had written it. Speaking to members of the Home Affairs Select Committee, Joanna said: "I do not know what we have to do. I don't know where else we have to go. "We have gone to the High Court, we have gone to the press, we have gone to the people and to Parliament. Where do we go to? "The royal family are not allowed to get involved, although personally I have had a letter of support." Joanna later claimed it
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Joanna Lumley's Campaign Gets Support From A Senior Member Of The Royal Family
6 May 2009 12:22 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news
A senior member of Britain's royal family has backed Joanna Lumley's campaign to allow Gurkhas to settle in the U.K. The "Absolutely Fabulous" actress told U.K. MPs she had received the letter of support, but refused to reveal who had written it.
Speaking to members of the Home Affairs Select Committee, Joanna said: "I do not know what we have to do. I don't know where else we have to go."
"We have gone to the High Court, we have gone to the press, we have gone to the people and to Parliament. Where do we go to?"
"The royal family are not allowed to get involved, although personally I have had a letter of support."
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Lumley Celebrates Gurkha Victory
30 April 2009 5:00 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
British television star Joanna Lumley is celebrating a landmark victory over the U.K. government after winning her ongoing battle to give Gurkha veterans the right to remain in the country.
The Indian-born actress, whose father fought alongside the Nepalese soldiers in the British army, has long campaigned for them to be allowed to stay in the U.K.
In October, the soldiers won a ruling at the High Court in London that allowed up to 2,000 Gurkhas who had teamed up with British troops on the battlefield to remain in the country.
But the U.K. government failed to honour the ruling - and Lumley continued her fight through the courts.
The star's campaign led to a vote in the House of Commons on Wednesday, which saw Members of Parliament (MPs) overrule the government and back plans to give 36,000 Gurkha soldiers and their families the right to live in Britain.
And the Absolutely Fabulous star is delighted with the outcome, saying, "I can't tell you the sense of elation, the sense of pride - pride in our country, pride in the democratic system, and pride in our Parliament - we can change things."
Although government ministers are not obliged to honour the proposals, senior immigration officials have promised to heed the message brought by Lumley's campaign.
French and Saunders earn BAFTA fellowship
20 April 2009 10:04 PM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are to become the second UK double act to be presented with a BAFTA fellowship. The comedy duo will follow in the footsteps of Morecambe and Wise when they are presented with the honour at the Academy's 2009 television awards later this month, says the BBC. French and Saunders are known for their BBC sketch show as well as Absolutely Fabulous and The Vicar Of Dibley. Joanna Lumley, who starred in Absolutely (more)
By Sarah Rollo
U.K. Charity Sees Musicians Sign Guitars To Raise Money For Children Diagnosed With Cancer
2 April 2009 6:38 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news
Musicians stepped up to help raise money for children diagnosed leukaemia last week in a charity auction that was held in the U.K. Over Ł6,000 (Us,500) was raised for Children With Leukaemia.
Eric Clapton, Mike Rutherford from Genesis and Procol Harum singer Gary Book signed a guitar to contribute to the event. Clapton also signed a DVD of a Cream reunion at the Albert Hall that sold. A guitar signed by the members of the band Green Day was also a popular item that went quickly.
The charity, Children With Leukaemia, is a 20 year-old leading charity in the U.K. that is dedicated to help fighting Britain's biggest childhood cancer. The money raised will be used to help fund research into causes and treatments, help support families through welfare programs and to campaign on their behalf.
The charity has gained worldwide support from celebrities such as Phil Collins, Paul McCartney,
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Celebrities Donate Underwear To Raise Money For Charity
26 March 2009 9:25 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news
Celebrities are getting a little personal by donating their underwear for a new cause. The naughty goods are to be auctioned up to raise money for charity.
The pairs of underwear have been autographed by all of the celebrities for the auction. The money raised will benefit the New North London Synagogue which is an institution that offers a wide range of education, cultural, social action and other communal activities for members. According to the website, it also offers services for the wider Jewish and non-Jewish community. The institute also offers a monthly drop-in for destitute asylum seekers.
The list of stars includes Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, Emma Thompson, Helen Mirren, Katie Price, Tilda Swinton and Joanna Lumley. The styles range from the itsy-bitsy to old-fashioned. The auction will also include boxers and pants that have been signed by Ricky Gervais, Jarvis Cocker, Alex Kingston, Daniel Day Lewis,
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Lumley Blasts British Government
18 March 2009 5:10 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Actress Joanna Lumley has slammed the British government for failing to honour a court ruling allowing Gurkha veterans the right to remain in the country.
The Indian-born star, whose father fought alongside the Gurkhas in the British army, has long campaigned to allow former Nepalese Gurkha soldiers to stay in the country.
The Gurkhas won a ruling at the High Court in London in October, that allowed up to 2,000 of them to stay in Britain.
But the U.K. government has so far failed to honour the ruling - and a furious Lumley turned up at London's High Court on Tuesday to lead a new legal bid to force the Home Office to take action.
She says, "It is disgraceful that our democratic Government has refused to listen to the will of the people.
"The ruling last year was clear and the way that successive governments have treated Gurkhas who retired before 1997 is truly offensive and a stain on our national character.
"These are men who have served in the British Army, sometimes for 20 years and more, and some have won our country's highest honours for valour and service."
Absolutely Fabulous: A Remake That Might Actually Get Off the Ground
9 February 2009 4:50 PM, PST | From TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news
The UK's Absolutely Fabulous TV show has been seen throughout the world and remains very popular with adults of all ages. There have been several attempts at recreating the bawdy series in the Us but the projects have all ended up stalling. Now, it looks like the time may actually be right.
First airing from 1992 to 1996, Absolutely Fabulous centers around Edina Monsoon (Jennifer Saunders) and Patsy Stone (Joanna Lumley), a pair of immature, chain-smoking, substance-abusing, fashion-obsessed ladies of London. Edina's daughter, "Saffy" (Julia Sawalha), doesn't approve of the excesses which provides plenty of conflict. June Whitfield plays Edna's good-natured mother and Jane Horrocks plays Bubble, Edna's inept personal assistant. Others in the cast include Helen Lederer, Harriet Thorpe, Naoko Mori, Christopher Malcolm, Christopher Ryan, and Mo Gaffney. New episodes of Fabulous began running in 2001.
Fox has recently announced plans to create a Us version of Fabulous for the Fall 2009 schedule.
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Ab Fab New Pilot For Fox TV
24 January 2009 6:05 AM, PST | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Cult British comedy Absolutely Fabulous is getting a makeover for American TV.
Bosses at America's Fox network have signed to make a U.S. version of the hit BBC show - which ran in the U.K. from 1996 until 2005.
The show starred Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley as booze-swilling fashionistas, and went on to win a Bafta Award and an Emmy.
Saturday Night Live writer Christine Zander will helm the U.S. version, and is working with Saunders on the pilot, which is slated to air in America later this year.
Connery, Lawson have 'sexiest voices'
5 January 2009 10:28 PM, PST | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news
Sir Sean Connery and Nigella Lawson have the sexiest celebrity voices, according to a recent UK poll. The James Bond star's Scottish lilt and the TV chef's British accent were favoured over the voices of Hollywood stars such as Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp. Connery also topped the list for the accent that most men wanted to have, while most women voted Absolutely Fabulous star Joanna Lumley as having the ideal voice. "Upper-crust tones are clearly what women desire for themselves, while men tend to aspire to the smooth and rugged action-man vocal (more)
By Lara Martin
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