UPDATE: TMZ reported Friday that a judge ruled that Amanda's doctors' hold can be extended up to a year, but according to sources it is unlikely that she will be held for that duration. The plan is to keep her for 60 more days until she is stable and then release her to her Hollywood Mom Lynn
Who would ever have imagined that hearing "Pucci" in reference to red carpet couture would actually mean "Poochie" as in the fuzzy pooch-shaped purse? Although Poochie & Co. is a division a family owned business established more than 45 years ago, their fuzzy poochie purses first gained fame when they were spotted on the arm of Academy
Many of you know, but many may not - Hollywood Mom Blog has an amazing facebook community! We have three wonderful private chat groups totaling almost 1000 members and the Facebook fan page is 2000 fans strong and growing daily! Our facebook fan page https://www.facebook.com/HollywoodMomBlog posts article links on current and former child stars and up to
The Actors Fund, Looking Ahead Program's "Leadership Council Parents Group" will host "Understanding Educational Options for Young Performers," on Thursday, February 21, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Do you have concerns about which type of education is best for your young performer? Which education best meets your child's needs: GED, High School Equivalency, or
There is no shortage of stories about American child actors whose lives have spiraled out of control or of the tragic lives of former child stars as adults. On a weekly basis, we read about a volatile young performer whose issues are laid bare for all to see and hear. For instance, in October, 14
The Looking Ahead Program is hosting a College Financial Aid Workshop and Q & A Session for teen actors, ages 15-18, and their Parents on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. You do not need to be a member of the Looking Ahead Program to attend this valuable class. TIME: 6:30pm-8:00pm LOCATION: The Actors Fund Offices, 5757 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 400,
How to Market Your Child Actor Part 3 To recap, in the last two parts of “Marketing Your Child Actor,” we discussed the following marketing tools: Part 1: (1) Headshots; (2) Postcards and Mailing Lists; (3) Social Media; Part 2: (4) Keeping your agent and/or manager in the loop; 5) Websites that provide information for casting projects;
How to Market Your Child Actor for Increased Auditions and Call Backs Part 2 of 3 As you may recall, in Part 1 of “How to Market Your Child Actor,” we discussed three ways to market your child actor: (1) Headshots for Kids; (2) Postcards and Mailing Lists for your child actor; and (3) Social
The holiday season can be a wonderful time of year in which we come together with loved ones, expressing gratitude, exchanging gifts and sharing hopes for the future. Regrettably, many of us miss out on the happiness that the holidays have to offer, as the season is known for triggering anxiety and depression. Shopping for
In a recent interview with Backstage.com, Photographers Kelsey Edwards and Matt Twiggs gave 12 wardrobe tips to help achieve the perfect headshots for your child actor: Keep it simple and age appropriate. Solid shirts are key. No frills, buttons, or patterns. Choices, Choices, Choices. Bring LOTS of shirts in LOTS of colors. Say Yes to Simple
