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8 10, 2010

Teen Actor Angus T. Jones Gets a Humongou$ Birthday Present from NBC

By |2010-10-08T16:18:25-07:00October 8th, 2010|Categories: Awards & Accolades, CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, In the News, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Teen Actor Angus T. Jones Gets a Humongou$ Birthday Present from NBC

Earlier in the year we ran a post on a survey which revealed  that “Two and a Half Men” TV show child/teen star Angus T. Jones, who turns 17 today, is the highest paid child actor on television at $250,000 per episode.  Well, BREAKING NEWS, that didn’t include a big raise he received almost immediately thereafter. Angus

4 10, 2010

Will Smith on Son Jaden’s Acting Career

By |2010-10-04T23:05:44-07:00October 4th, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, In the News, New talent, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Will Smith on Son Jaden’s Acting Career

Will Smith made his humble Hollywood debut on television's comdey "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and quickly graduated to a string of huge Hollywood movies: "I am Legend" The Pursuit of Happyness," "Hitch," "Bad Boys," "Seven Pounds," "Men In Black," "Ali" and "Hancock." If anyone knows the pitfalls and the glory of this business it would be

4 10, 2010

Former Child Stars Shia LaBeouf & Frankie Muniz Battle It Out in the Press

By |2010-10-04T15:43:02-07:00October 4th, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Former Child Stars, In the News, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Former Child Stars Shia LaBeouf & Frankie Muniz Battle It Out in the Press

Former Malcolm in the Middle child star Frankie Muniz, now pursuing a music career, has some sharp words for fellow actor Shia LaBeouf (Wall Street, Transformers, Disturbia) calling him "creepy" for talking about Muniz in recent interviews. La Beouf, also a former child star (Even Stevens), mentioned Frankie Muniz in a recent chat with American

1 10, 2010

Former “Who’s The Boss” Child Star Outed As Tupperware Salesman by Perez Hilton

By |2010-10-01T22:12:37-07:00October 1st, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Former Child Stars, In the News, THE BUZZ, Then & Now|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Former “Who’s The Boss” Child Star Outed As Tupperware Salesman by Perez Hilton

It's been revealed that former child star Danny Pintauro, 34, who played Jonathan Bower on the 1980s sitcom "Who's the Boss," is now a Tupperware salesman.  I can't believe that a former child star being gainfully employed outside the film industry is breaking news, but there you have it. Perez Hilton has pealed the plastic lid

30 09, 2010

Child Actress Mackenzie Foy Likely Cast as Renesmee Cullen in Twlight’s “Breaking Dawn”

By |2010-09-30T01:02:16-07:00September 30th, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, In the News, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Child Actress Mackenzie Foy Likely Cast as Renesmee Cullen in Twlight’s “Breaking Dawn”

According to Entertainment Weekly, the coveted role of  Renesmee Cullen, in "Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn" may go to newbie actress Mackenzie Foy, age 9.  Foy will be the vampire/human child of Edward and Bella and will be a primary character in the fourth chapter. She certainly looks like her potential screen parents. It's unknown how Mackenzie will portray the

28 09, 2010

“Let Me In” Debuts Friday October 1, Showcasing the Talents of Top Two Teen Actors

By |2010-09-28T16:30:37-07:00September 28th, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, In the News, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on “Let Me In” Debuts Friday October 1, Showcasing the Talents of Top Two Teen Actors

"Kick-Ass" star Chloe Moretz, 13 and "The Road" star Kodi Smit-McPhee 14, team up for horror thriller 'Let Me In,' in theaters this Friday. "Let Me In" is the tale of a young, alienated boy named Owen (Smit-McPhee) struggling with his parents divorce  and a relentless gang of bullies who berate him at school. Owen's spirits are lifted

28 09, 2010

Chloe Moretz Wins Lead Role in the film adaptation of “Emily the Strange” and Nearly Every Hollywood Movie in Production.

By |2010-09-28T12:05:11-07:00September 28th, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, In the News, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Chloe Moretz Wins Lead Role in the film adaptation of “Emily the Strange” and Nearly Every Hollywood Movie in Production.

"When I first met Chloe I knew I found my Emily," Reger said. "She really identifies and understands the character, and has what it takes to bring her to life." The film will be produced by Dark Horse's Mike Richardson and Reger will be executive producer along with Keith Goldberg.

22 09, 2010

Hollywood’s Newest Discovery: Child Star Landry Bender with an Update from Mom Amy Bender!

By |2010-09-22T16:18:14-07:00September 22nd, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, In the News, Success Stories, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |2 Comments

UPDATE from Amy Bender, Landry's mom: "We do live in LA [now]. We moved here about a year ago. My husband and I have a business that gave us the freedom to relocate and Landry benefited from that move. Her last stage show in Arizona ended in May of 2009. Before booking "The Sitter," Landry auditioned about 100 times

11 08, 2010

Jackie Evancho of “America’s Got Talent” – A Child Star is Born!

By |2010-08-11T14:20:40-07:00August 11th, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, In the News, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Jackie Evancho of “America’s Got Talent” – A Child Star is Born!

Last night yet another Child Star was born.  Jackie Evancho, a 10-year-old opera singer competing on the television show,  "America's Got Talent," wowed television viewers with her seriously mature voice.  Some people even think she could be the the next Susan Boyle.  The public voted overwhelmingly for her out of a whopping 20,000 YouTube video

13 07, 2010

Dakota Fanning on Growing Up in Marie Claire’s August Issue

By |2010-07-13T16:50:10-07:00July 13th, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Former Child Stars, In the News, Success Stories, Teen Stars, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Dakota Fanning on Growing Up in Marie Claire’s August Issue

Soon-to-be "Former" Child Star, Dakota Fanning, 16, graces the cover of Marie Claire's August issue.  The "Eclipse" and "The Runaways" starlet continues to evolve into a mature actress, trading in yesteryear's' Kaiya Eve Pettiskirts for a a leather-trimmed blue graphic-print Proenza Schouler dress among other sophisticated but age appropriate looks.  My fave is Fanning with

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