Monthly Archives: April 2010

30 04, 2010

Teen Star, Jonah Bobo to Emcee “KD FUN DAY” May 8, 2010 in Carlsbad!

By |2010-04-30T21:33:09-07:00April 30th, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Giving Back, THE HOLLYWOOD LIFE|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |1 Comment

On May 8, 2010, the Kawasaki Disease (KD) Foundation hopes to raise $25,000 with KD Fun Day, an event which launches the Quest for a Diagnostic Test, in support of scientists at the UC San Diego Kawasaki Disease Research Center working to create the vital diagnostic test for Kawasaki Disease.  The KD Foundation will donate all

28 04, 2010

West Coast Counseling Center Addresses HMB’s Concerns About Child Actors

By |2010-04-28T20:28:54-07:00April 28th, 2010|Categories: Parents of Child Actors, THE HOLLYWOOD LIFE|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |1 Comment

The Hollywood Mom Blog is proud to welcome our newest contributors Jody Frank, LCSW and Cindy Busto, LCSW of the West Coast Counseling Center.  In the wake of so many recent child actor tragedies, as HMB's editor I felt it was time to seek the input of professionals to answer some of the unique questions

28 04, 2010

MOMAGERS IN THE NEWS: NZ Fans Trample Justin Bieber’s Mom?

By |2010-04-28T19:55:56-07:00April 28th, 2010|Categories: Momagers in the News, Parents of Child Actors, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |2 Comments

Teen musician and heart throb Justin Bieber touched down in Auckland, NZ last night and was immediately surrounded by 500 crazed fans, which began a mini riot of sorts. According to Justin's Bieber's twitter: "Finally got to New Zealand last night. The airport was crazy. Not happy that someone stole my hat and knocked down

27 04, 2010

HOLLYWOOD LIFE: Your Life & Style “IS” American Idol

By |2010-04-27T11:28:17-07:00April 27th, 2010|Categories: Hair & Make-Up, Parents of Child Actors, THE BUZZ, THE HOLLYWOOD LIFE|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on HOLLYWOOD LIFE: Your Life & Style “IS” American Idol

by Tamara Gold, Editor of the Red Lipstick Report, HMB Contributor Do you go through your day feeling kind of pitchy? Or perhaps no one is listening to you and you want to yell out, "Hey dogg, listen up, listen up, listen up. Okay, dogg....." You even go to your favorite store, touch a few

26 04, 2010

Julia Roberts Initial Rejection by Hollywood Bigwigs Serves as Inspiration For a New Generation of Actors

By |2010-04-26T15:06:18-07:00April 26th, 2010|Categories: Auditions, Hollywood Happenings, Success Stories, THE HOLLYWOOD LIFE|Tags: , , , , , , |2 Comments

International movie star Julia Roberts (and auntie to teen star Emma Roberts, pictured left) apparently struggled to be noticed by Hollywood agents when she was starting out as an actress because they labeled her "too trailer park." The 41-year-old actress was first seen in "Mystic Pizza" and became a household name playing a prostitute

26 04, 2010

SAG Young Performers Know How to Party!

By |2010-04-26T00:01:44-07:00April 26th, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Screenings, Parties & Union Events, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on SAG Young Performers Know How to Party!

In celebration of the launch of the SAG Young Performers’ website, SAG Young Performers hosted an indoor carnival at SAG headquarters on Wilshire, Saturday, April 24, 2010. I took my daughter, actress Kortney Nash, to check out the day's events. With a mini-disco ball spinning and the dj playing fan favorites, the first floor was

24 04, 2010

Audition Wear: The Do’s and Don’ts

By |2010-04-24T15:28:35-07:00April 24th, 2010|Categories: Auditions, Child Actor Clothing|Tags: , , , , |6 Comments

I originally posted this last year but decided to repost because the issue of "what to wear" has come up for friends new to professional auditioning. We'll be doing a video guide how-to on this soon as well. It's time for another audition and I find myself staring into the abyss of my daughter's closet.  I quickly

23 04, 2010

Casting Call: Boys 7-13 Yrs. Old for TV Segment

By |2010-04-23T21:13:02-07:00April 23rd, 2010|Categories: Auditions, Casting Calls, Open Calls, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Casting Call: Boys 7-13 Yrs. Old for TV Segment

Here is a great opportunity to participate in the final show of  "THE DOCTORS" for this season. This will be a really fun and exciting segment! Booking immediately: · Boys (7-13) who HATE GYM CLASS and LOVE VIDEO GAMES If you know anyone who fits the description and would like to participate, please email a photo

20 04, 2010

Earth Day “Power Down” on NICKELODEON: The Big Green Help!

By |2010-04-20T15:05:16-07:00April 20th, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Giving Back|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Earth Day “Power Down” on NICKELODEON: The Big Green Help!

Happy Earth Day!  What are you and your child actor doing to help the earth today?  To find out what the kids at Nickelodeon are up to, click on the picture below to enlarge and read all about Nick's event: The Big Green Help! Steps we can take with our children to help the earth

19 04, 2010

“The Middle” Child Star Atticus Schaffer Conquers Physical Disability

By |2010-04-19T21:54:19-07:00April 19th, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Overcoming Disabilities & Challenges, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |29 Comments

THE MIDDLE Child Star ATTICUS SCHAFFER Conquers Physical Disability. Says His Parents Support His Acting Dreams! Atticus Shaffer, born June 19 1998, stars as Brick Heck on ABC's comedy, "The Middle," lives in Acton, California, with his mother, Debbie, and father, Ron, as well as a host of rescue animals including two dogs, four cats, several chickens, fish

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