Update: Gary Coleman, who was the child star of TV show "Diff'rent Strokes," has died at age 42, a publicist says. ABC News reported this morning that Coleman "has slipped into a coma" and is currently on life support. Coleman suffered an intracranial hemorrhage according to the ABC report, and remains unconscious from the injury.
Dear Jody and Cindy, Are child actors more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol than the general public or do we just hear about them more because they are famous? Dad of 2, Sherman Oaks, CA Child actors tend to be exposed earlier to drugs and alcohol due to the abundance and accessibility of substances
New date for this event is Saturday May 22, 2010 from 1 pm to 3 pm Meeting top Casting Directors is one of the single most important steps your skilled child actor can take on their journey to becoming a "working" child actor. Talented Child Actors who met with Debbie Entin at her last
Feature Film is seeking 11-13 YR OLD, Indian or Middle Eastern Boy to star in the feature film, FUTURE WEATHER, which will begin filming in July 2010. Directed by Jenny Deller Casting by Suzanne Smith Crowley and Jessica Kelly Character: NEEL SHRIVASTAV: 11-13 year old Indian or Middle Eastern, awkward 7th grade boy who gets considerable abuse
Seeking a 14 Yr. old girl and a 16 Yr. old girl to star in the feature film DETACHMENT, directed by Tony Kaye (American History X) to begin filming in June or July 2010. This film revolves around mature subject matter. Erica: 14 years old, any ethnicity, a homeless prostitute who is pretty, small and pale,
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
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
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”
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
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
