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9 01, 2012

Child Sex Abuse in Hollywood Prompts Assembly Person Nora Campos to Propose Bill Re: Criminal Background Checks

By |2012-01-09T13:10:10-08:00January 9th, 2012|Categories: THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Child Sex Abuse in Hollywood Prompts Assembly Person Nora Campos to Propose Bill Re: Criminal Background Checks

The LA Times has published a detailed story online recapping and detailing many of the high profile pedophile cases in Hollywood (Martin Weiss, Jason James Murphy, Roman Polanski)  and some not as familiar but equally disturbing (Jason Michael Handy, Bob Villard, Ezel Ethan Channel). The most important information I took away from this post was that

9 01, 2012

MOMAGERS: Scarlett Johansson’s Mom is No Longer A Momager

By |2012-01-09T12:25:14-08:00January 9th, 2012|Categories: Momagers in the News, Parents of Child Actors, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on MOMAGERS: Scarlett Johansson’s Mom is No Longer A Momager

It's a fickle mistress, the job of stage mother, especially when your famous daughter gives you the boot. This is apparently the case of former child actor turned full-fledged movie star Scarlett Johansson and her mother Melanie Sloan who had managed Scarlett's career since she was 9 years old, debuting in Rob Reiner’s “North.”  As Manager,

8 01, 2012

GIVING BACK: Former Child Star Kristy McNichol Outs Herself to Help Others

By |2012-01-08T15:51:59-08:00January 8th, 2012|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Former Child Stars, Giving Back, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on GIVING BACK: Former Child Star Kristy McNichol Outs Herself to Help Others

Child Stars Kristy McNichol and Tatum O'Neal in "Little Darlings" Actress and former child star Kristy McNichol, 49, has come out as a lesbian in an effort to help kids who are troubled by their sexuality and who are being bullied for being different.  The former child star of 1980's "Little Darlings," and TV hits

8 01, 2012

FORMER CHILD STAR: Corey Feldman Prepares to Out Hollywood Pedophiles in New Book

By |2012-01-08T15:10:50-08:00January 8th, 2012|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |1 Comment

Former Child Star Corey Feldman, 40, who last August made startling allegations of sexual abuse against "unnamed" Hollywood Movie Industry big wigs on ABC News' Nightline, is now ready to name names. The current Dancing On Ice star says he'll reveal the names of at least two Hollywood pedophiles in a tell-all-book, currently underway, which will chronicle

5 01, 2012

CHILD STARS: Dakota Fanning, 17, Named COSMO’s Fun Fearless Woman of the Year

By |2012-01-05T16:54:26-08:00January 5th, 2012|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |1 Comment

Dakota Fanning, 17, is the latest celebrity to grace the cover of Cosmopolitan Magazine. Yes, that Cosmopolitan Magazine. She has also been given the honorary title of "Fun, Fearless Woman of the Year," like slightly older recipients, Beyonce' and Mila Kunis, have before her. Many readers are crying foul that a young actress, known best for

4 01, 2012

Twitter Updates: “CURLY SUE” Child Star Pregnant and Celebrity’s Child Desires Acting Career

By |2012-01-04T21:33:18-08:00January 4th, 2012|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Former Child Stars, In the News, New talent|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |1 Comment

  Two child actors are making headlines via Twitter, one being 1990's child star Alisan Porter (Parenthood, Curly Sue) and the other is aspiring child actor Damian Charles Hurley, none other than the prodigy of actress/model turned swimwear designer mom Elizabeth Hurley (Gossip Girl, Austin Powers). Alisan Porter, a familiar face in the early to mid 1990's,

4 01, 2012

The Actors Space West Announces 2012 Schedule for Kids Classes

By |2012-01-04T20:29:32-08:00January 4th, 2012|Categories: Best Acting Classes & Coaches, CLASSES, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on The Actors Space West Announces 2012 Schedule for Kids Classes

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

2 01, 2012

New Entertainment Work Permit Law in Effect as of January 1, 2012

By |2012-01-02T14:16:28-08:00January 2nd, 2012|Categories: LEGAL, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |1 Comment

Effective January 1, 2012, California Labor Code Section 1308.5 allows a parent or guardian of a minor to apply on-line for a 10 Day Temporary Entertainment Work Permit which is issued immediately upon completion of an application and payment of the $50.00 application fee. This 10 Day Temporary Entertainment Work Permit is subject to the following conditions:

25 12, 2011

Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah from Hollywood Mom Blog!

By |2011-12-25T15:33:12-08:00December 25th, 2011|Categories: THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah from Hollywood Mom Blog!

Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah from my family and the Hollywood Mom Blog family! It's wonderfully rewarding working with so many lovely industry families and kids all year. Here's to safe and prosperous 2012. Best wishes, Tracy Bobbitt, Editor Hollywood Mom Blog

24 12, 2011

Former Child Star DEMI LOVATO Bashes Disney’s “SHAKE IT UP!” for Insensitive Treatment of Eating Disorders

By |2011-12-24T14:54:04-08:00December 24th, 2011|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Former Child Stars, In the News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |6 Comments

Child no more but still a star, Demi Lovato in 2011 UPDATE:  The official PR Twitter account for Disney Channel tweeted to Lovato in response: “We hear you & are pulling both episodes as quickly as possible & reevaluating them.” Disney PR added, “It’s NEVER our intention to make light of eating disorders!” Disney

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