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JUSTIN BIEBER’S Hollywood Mom PATTIE MALLETTE Champions Ontario’s Salvation Army’s Teen Pregnancy Center!
Posted on 18. May, 2012 by Hollywood Mom.
Justin Bieber’s Hollywood Mom, Pattie Mallette, is making an urgent plea for assistance in saving the Salvation Army’s Bethesda Center in London, Ontario, Canada. The center is the home for unwed mothers where Mallette herself stayed prior to giving birth to her pop superstar son Justin, in 1994. Bethesda Centre is slated to close on May [...]
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Happy Hollywood Mother’s Day & A Princess Wish from Our Friends at Disney!
Posted on 08. May, 2012 by Hollywood Mom.
UPDATE: WE HAVE A WINNER AND WILL ANNOUNCE AS SOON AS WE’VE RECEIVED HER REPLY. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED! It’s that time of year when we Hollywood Moms, (hopefully!) have a day all to ourselves. Mother’s Day is the day to kick up our feet (or better yet have them massaged) and to be pampered [...]
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From the Momager Trenches United Kingdom: “How it All Got Started”
Posted on 08. May, 2012 by Hollywood Mom.
Jemima Laing (a Plymouth, UK Native) tells us how her son Felix Soper, now 13, was first bitten by the acting bug after landing a part in a theatre production of Peter Pan. What got Felix started with this whole acting thing was, basically, my innate nosiness. Collecting him and a friend from drama group on [...]
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NEW TALENT: Daija Owens Speaks Her Mind in Primetime on BEST FRIENDS FOREVER
Posted on 04. Apr, 2012 by Hollywood Mom.
Premiering tonight on NBC, Best Friends Forever, is a hot, new sitcom about old friends, new beginnings and awkward situations, brought to us by executive producer Scot Armstrong (Old School, Hangover 2). If you like to laugh and you want to see the child actor who will be the next big thing, trust us and tune [...]
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How Do You Help Your Child Pursue Her Talents?
Posted on 27. Mar, 2012 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
I was recently invited to contribute to Jen & Barb Mom Life, (Jen Pate and Barbara Machen respectively) a fun website dedicated to sharing original online videos all about the challenges and joys of modern motherhood. Their most recent video clip is about how they encourage their children to pursue their passions. I shared my thoughts (via [...]
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Hollywood Mom Blog Presents “Pilot Season Training with The Dray” March 3 & 4, 2012!
Posted on 22. Feb, 2012 by Hollywood Mom.
For two days, March 3 and March 4, 2012, Executive Producer Irene “The Dray” Dreayer is offering private audition coaching for your child to help prepare them for Pilot Season. Learn from The Dray, a Disney Channel executive producer, on what she looks for in talent when casting her shows. Irene will personally work with your child [...]
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L.A. CASTING CALL: For The Musical ANNIE! on Sunday, February 26, 2012
Posted on 21. Feb, 2012 by Hollywood Mom.
Annie is casting Girls, ages 6-12 of all types and ethnicities, who are great singers, dancers, and actresses. Just bring your personality and spirit! WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 (10:00am-4:00pm) Sign-in begins at 9:00am. Please do not arrive earlier. WHERE: Los Angeles Ballet Center, 11755 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 Get Map & Directions Audition Check list! Headshot and [...]
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Review & Giveaway: Keep Your New Years’ Fitness Resolution With OKABASHI
Posted on 04. Feb, 2012 by Hollywood Mom.
UPDATE: We have a winner! Lilli Bauer is the proud owner of a styling pair of Okabashi Shoes! Lilli please contact us with your mailing address – thank you! Hollywood Moms are always on the go helping the other members of our family whether it’s getting them to school, off to work, soccer practice, music [...]
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The Actors Space West Announces 2012 Schedule for Kids Classes
Posted on 04. Jan, 2012 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
Sara Wood, Acting Coach, Studio Owner (and Momager of Rachel Evan Wood) is starting 2012 off with a bang by announcing several new classes for kids in Woodland Hills, California: MONDAY Kids scene study/on-camera class with Sara Wood *ages 10 – 13 Ongoing class, starting January 9th, 2012 6pm – 8:30pm $40.00 per class or$ 120.00 per consecutive 4 weeks [...]
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Want a Not Bummer Summer? Go See the JUDY MOODY Movie! PLUS Score Ideas for Your Own Judy Moody Party Inspired by the Premiere After-Party!
Posted on 10. Jun, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
Last weekend my daughter Jordan and I were fortunate enough to attend the Premiere of “Judy Moody & the Not Bummer Summer!” at the Arclight Theaters in Hollywood. Along with the cast Jordana Beatty, Heather Graham, Parris Mosteller, Garrett Ryan and Preston Bailey, there was an impressive showing of today’s top child stars walking [...]
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Former Child Actress Elizabeth Taylor, 79, Has Passed Away
Posted on 23. Mar, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
Actress and Humanitarian, Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor, has died at age 79. Born in Hampstead, London, England on February 27, 1932, she was a child star and one of the great Hollywood beauties. She began her career with several Lassie movies and the beloved, “National Velvet.” She went on to star in film classics “Cat on [...]
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Former Child Actors Take Top Honors at the Academy Awards 2011
Posted on 28. Feb, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
Former child star Natalie Portman made her big screen debut in “The Professional,” in 1994 at the age of 12. After winning the Academy Award for Best Actress (Black Swan) last night, the pregnant star paid tribute to her own Hollywood Mom and Pop for always encouraging her to act, saying: “I want to thank [...]
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TV’s Blossom is in Full Bloom and Handing Out Advice to Would-Be Hollywood Moms
Posted on 11. Feb, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
I know you all remember 80′s teen star Blossom of the NBC TV show of the same name. What you may not recall is that Blossom was played by actress Mayim Bialik and that Bialik now stars on the popular sitcom, The Big Bang Theory. What I didn’t know until this morning is that the former child [...]
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Disney Producer & Creator of THE DRAY WAY, IRENE “The Dray” DREAYER (Part 2)
Posted on 26. Jan, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
Finally! Here is the long-awaited second half of our exclusive interview with seasoned television and film producer Irene “The Dray” Dreayer. A brief reminder of her many credentials follows: Has produced 600 half hours of Primetime TV. Is currently producing the new original movie “Hunky Santa” for ABC Family. Formed her own personal management company in Los [...]
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2011 SAG Awards Nominate Many Current & Former Child Actors!
Posted on 11. Jan, 2011 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
As a SAG household, it’s that time of year when DVDs of all the years’ best films begin to arrive at our house along with SAG’s voting ballot via postcard. One thing struck me as I was reviewing all of the nominees. Not only are many are current child actors like Hailee Steinfeldformer nominated but [...]
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Disney Producer & Creator of THE DRAY WAY, IRENE “The Dray” DREAYER
Posted on 22. Dec, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
To say that television and film producer Irene Dreayer (known simply as “The Dray” to her extended family of child stars) is an expert in her field is a drastic understatement. Here is brief overview of her professional credentials: Formed her own personal management company in Los Angeles, representing writers and actors. Discovered twins Tia [...]
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EXCLUSIVE: Disney Executive Producer IRENE “The Dray” DREAYER Reveals Top 5 Mistakes Child Actors Make!
Posted on 20. Dec, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
Hollywood Mom Blog is giving the invaluable gift of top notch“inside information” for our Hollywood Moms and Dads this holiday season! Our friend, Irene “The Dray” Dreayer, Executive Producer of “The Suite Life on Deck” is revealing the Top 5 Mistakes she sees aspiring child actors make. Later this week, we will be sharing the [...]
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CASTING UPDATES: Director Gary Ross Says No Leading Contenders for HUNGER GAMES’ Katniss Everdeen Yet
Posted on 18. Dec, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
The Hunger Games casting process has become such a highly debated subject matter online and subject of speculation around town that I’ve dubbed it the “Katniss Games.” In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Director Gary Ross reveals that contrary to widespread rumor Hunger Games heroine Katniss Everdeen has not yet been cast. Ross stated he hadn’t [...]
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The Hollywood Life: Hollywood Mom Blog Makes the LA Times Film Section!
Posted on 05. Dec, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
As reported a couple of weeks ago, HMB covered and attended the premiere of “The Nutcracker in 3D.” Until last week, my strongest memories of the evening were of my wonderful HMB entourage who assisted in every way possible to make the coverage a success, Elle Fanning’s graciousness and incredible poise on the red carpet [...]
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HMB on the Red Carpet of “The Nutcracker in 3D” World Premiere!
Posted on 12. Nov, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
As most of you know, yesterday was the World Premiere of Elle Fanning’s new movie, “The Nutcracker in 3D” and Hollywood Mom Blog not only hosted a giveaway to our readership (Lucky reader Yasmin won 2 Passes!) but HMB also attended and interviewed the stars as they entered the theater. It was a wonderful night [...]
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Elle Fanning’s New Film: SOMEWHERE
Posted on 30. Oct, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
Synopsis: From Academy Award-winning writer/director Sofia Coppola (“Lost in Translation,” “The Virgin Suicides,” “Marie Antoinette”), “Somewhere” is a witty, moving, and empathetic look into the orbit of actor Johnny Marco (Stephen Dorff). Johnny is living at the legendary Chateau Marmont hotel in Hollywood. He has a Ferrari to drive around in, and a constant stream of [...]
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Product Review: Audition Waiting Rooms Just Got a Little Safer Thanks to Nozin Nasal Sanitizer!
Posted on 28. Oct, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
The average child catches between 6-10 colds every year. Unfortunately, this year, my children decided to catch all 6-10 colds between the months of September and November. In an effort to keep them healthy for the final stretch of 2010, I plan on fighting germs at the critical point of infection – the nose. Nozin Nasal Sanitizer, [...]
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Child Actor Ciara Bravo Almost Quit the Biz Before Landing “BIG TIME RUSH!”
Posted on 28. Oct, 2010 by Editor Tracy Bobbitt.
The Hollywood Reporter recently covered the business of professional child actors and according to the magazine, in 2009 young actress Ciara Bravo, 12, nearly gave up pursuing her professional acting career after spending 2 frustrating summers auditioning in L.A. with mother Tammy, with absolutely no success. While Ciara had come close to booking a regular role [...]
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