Yearly Archives: 2010

18 05, 2010

Thanks to Baby2Baby, Hollywood Moms Can Make Spring Cleaning Charitable

By |2010-05-18T15:12:21-07:00May 18th, 2010|Categories: Giving Back, Hollywood Happenings, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , |1 Comment

If you’re in the midst of spring cleaning, wondering what to do with the clothes, blankets and baby gear your young kids have outgrown, you may want to do what Modern Family's Julie Bowen did last week - give to Baby2Baby, a charity that supplies Los Angeles families in need with essential baby gear and clothing. It’s an easy

18 05, 2010

HMB Exclusive: Parenting Hollywood Style with Kathy Ireland, Ed Begley Jr., Tony Dovolani & the Original Celebrity Momager, Shirley Jones

By |2010-05-18T02:12:57-07:00May 18th, 2010|Categories: Hollywood Happenings, Momagers in the News, Parents of Child Actors, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |3 Comments

By Contributor Diana Marcketta Celebrity parents gathered in Beverly Hills this past weekend in support of their friend and fellow celebrity parent, Kathy Ireland who hosted a Mother’s Day reception at Geary’s, a leading retailer of fine luxury gifts, in honor of the launch of her new jewelry line produced by Elan Luxury Collections.  The collection

14 05, 2010

Counselors Corner: The Top 10 Signs of Eating Disorders in Kids & Teens

By |2017-02-22T22:03:32-08:00May 14th, 2010|Categories: THE BUZZ, The Counselors Corner|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Counselors Corner: The Top 10 Signs of Eating Disorders in Kids & Teens

Dear Jody & Cindy, Why are eating disorders so rampant in the entertainment industry? Does this only affect girls? Concerned Mom There are several reasons eating disorders are prevalent in the entertainment industry and while more common for girls, boys can also suffer from this disorder: Competition: The pressure to be “skinny enough,” “pretty enough”

12 05, 2010

Who are the Top Paid Child Stars of TV & What Do They Have in Common?

By |2010-05-12T20:55:27-07:00May 12th, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Overcoming Disabilities & Challenges, Success Stories, Teen Stars, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |2 Comments

The New York Post reports on the highest salaries of television child stars, and you may be surprised at who comes out of on top.   At 16, CBS teen actor Angus T. Jones make $250,000, per episode of his show "Two and a Half Men,"and according to their new survey, he's also the highest-paid

8 05, 2010

Lollipop Theater Network’s GAME DAY 2010 is a Huge Success!

By |2010-05-08T12:35:06-07:00May 8th, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Giving Back, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Lollipop Theater Network’s GAME DAY 2010 is a Huge Success!

Last weekend Hollywood was host to Lollipop Theater Network's GAME DAY 2010 at the Nickelodeon Animation Studios.  Lollipop Theater Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing movie magic to hospitalized children nationwide through special group and bedside screenings. Game day attendees enjoyed super-sized versions of their  favorite Hasbro games; decorated cupcakes courtesy of Cupcakes

8 05, 2010

Happy Mother’s Day Hollywood with FREE Admission for mom at Madame Tussauds!

By |2010-05-08T10:45:46-07:00May 8th, 2010|Categories: THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Happy Mother’s Day Hollywood with FREE Admission for mom at Madame Tussauds!

Looking for a unique way to thank mom this year?  Bring her to Madame Tussauds Hollywood for *FREE* entry on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 9, 2010. Treat her like a star…she deserves it! A Mother's Day only photo opportunity is being offered on this day so all mom's can show off their celebrity status posing

4 05, 2010

NYC CASTING CALL: Red Head Boy Age 10-13 wanted for Cable Sitcom, Young Version of Stand-up Comic Louis C.K.

By |2010-05-04T12:20:23-07:00May 4th, 2010|Categories: Auditions, Casting Calls, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , |2 Comments

This is a casting call for the new, cable television sitcom show LOUIE on F/X for an episode entitled "God." This is an AFTRA, Pig Newton, Inc. Production Executive Producer: Louis C K Executive Producer: Blair Breard Director/Writer: Louis C K Casting Directors: Ann Goulder and Gayle Keller Shoot Dates: Approx. May 11-21 Location: New York

3 05, 2010

Then and Now: 80’s Teen Queen Molly Ringwald on “Getting the Pretty Back”

By |2010-05-03T10:33:51-07:00May 3rd, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Then and Now: 80’s Teen Queen Molly Ringwald on “Getting the Pretty Back”

Molly reveals that her role as a mother on her new TV show "is a bit of a flash forward" into her own kids' future, which she hopes won't include acting, at least until they're much older. Molly shares that her own parents were "naïve" about the perils awaiting a child star, but she also credits them with her ability to overcome the challenges that can lead to many young actors' downfalls.

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

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