Monthly Archives: March 2009

30 03, 2009

Celeb Profile: No Child Actors for Future Mom, Hayden Panettiere

By |2009-03-30T14:41:41-07:00March 30th, 2009|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Former Child Stars, Parents of Child Actors|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |2 Comments

Not many people hold the title of both child actor and celebrity offspring simultaneously; even fewer hold those titles and transition successfully to television stardom by early adulthood.  This makes Hayden Panettiere a rare breed indeed.  According to a recent interview with "In Style" Magazine, one time child actor and now star of  the hit

29 03, 2009

Cutie and Patootie: Trendy Rocker Wear for Hollywood Kids & Tinseltown Tots

By |2009-03-29T15:25:38-07:00March 29th, 2009|Categories: Product Reviews|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Cutie and Patootie: Trendy Rocker Wear for Hollywood Kids & Tinseltown Tots

At first glance, there seem to be a multitude of garment choices for the Rockers under 6 set; that is, until you need to achieve that funky "head-banger" vibe on a budget and without blatantly promoting a name brand - exactly the criteria for our kid's auditions, go-sees and head shots.  So, where should a well-informed momager shop for this look? Head on

24 03, 2009

Contest: Disney on Ice presents Disneyland Adventure

By |2009-03-24T20:21:09-07:00March 24th, 2009|Categories: Hollywood Happenings, THE HOLLYWOOD LIFE|Tags: , , , |10 Comments

UPDATE: We Have a Winner! HMB is contacting this family now and will post the winner's comments soon! If this family does not reply within 24 hours, we will draw from the remaining names and post a new winner. Thanks to all for entering. Hollywood Mom Blog's "Disney on Ice" contests over the holidays were so popular

17 03, 2009

Casting Call: Newborn Multiples for TV Shows

By |2009-03-17T12:36:18-07:00March 17th, 2009|Categories: Auditions, Casting Calls|Tags: , , , |1 Comment

Jet Set Models is calling for newborn multiples for four television shows this week alone! Contact paloma@jetsetmodels.com with current pictures, babies dob, length and weight. Babies need only be 15 days old to work and will only be on location for 2 hours. They do not need to be identical.

10 03, 2009

Hollywood Homes: Lobo View Estate

By |2009-03-10T12:36:09-07:00March 10th, 2009|Categories: THE BUZZ, THE HOLLYWOOD LIFE|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Hollywood Homes: Lobo View Estate

The Hollywood Mom Blog wouldn't be "Hollywood" if we didn't share a few of the finer things we encounter on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Fortunately for this blog, I'm surrounded by good friends with fabulous families, careers, lives and of course, HOMES.  The Hollywood Homes category on HMB isn't specific to residences in the 90069

9 03, 2009

Former Child Star: Ralph Macchio Gets Second Shot at TV Fame

By |2009-03-09T13:42:22-07:00March 9th, 2009|Categories: Child Stars, Former Child Stars|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |1 Comment

I love hearing about the "happy" side of acting for kids - child stars and former child stars included.  Ralph Macchio is today's case in point.  While I don't believe that his career path has been rose-laden, I do know that former child star Ralph Macchio (The Karate Kid, Outsiders) is continuing to successfully forge his

9 03, 2009

TMI: Starla Efron fills Son Zac’s Stocking

By |2009-03-09T13:17:41-07:00March 9th, 2009|Categories: Former Child Stars, Momagers in the News, Parents of Child Actors|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on TMI: Starla Efron fills Son Zac’s Stocking

Momager Starla Efron is in the news.  In what can be categorized as 'Too Much Information," the LA Times, People Magazine and every other media outlet are reporting on the contents of Zac Efron's Christmas stocking: an economy package of condoms, which is apparently the gift you need when you're dating Vanessa Hudgens.  Or at least that's what Starla Efron

7 03, 2009

Casting Call: Couple needed for New Lifetime Television Series

By |2009-03-07T16:16:50-08:00March 7th, 2009|Categories: Auditions, Casting Calls|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Casting Call: Couple needed for New Lifetime Television Series

Wow. Talk about type casting. No doubt the hubby and I would be the perfect candidates for this series but we're busy working on a show of our own.  Now that I think about it all of my married friends are great candidates. Here's the 411 for those of you who desire reality television fame: Casting Call

7 03, 2009

CLASS: On-Camera Commercial Acting for Kids & Teens

By |2009-03-07T15:12:19-08:00March 7th, 2009|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, CLASSES|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |1 Comment

Francene Selkirk-Ackerman, owner of Shooting from the Hip Casting, Inc. is hosting an on-camera commercial acting class for kids and teens.  The Youth class is a 6 week course, starting March 28th and costs $275.00.  The teen course is also 6 weeks and starts on March 28th as well. Cost is $300.00. To register for this class, please

7 03, 2009

Celebrity Profile: Kristen Stewart

By |2009-03-07T11:22:48-08:00March 7th, 2009|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |7 Comments

Kristen Stewart and her mother Jules are friends of my husband Russell and also happen to live in our neighborhood.  He's worked with both mother and daughter on separate film projects: Kristen as an actress on "Zathura" and Jules as script supervisor on "The Flinstones in Viva Rock Vegas," and "The Flintstones." Jules has apparently moved on to directing now and Kristen,

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