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27 03, 2012

How Do You Help Your Child Pursue Her Talents?

By |2012-03-27T21:58:44-07:00March 27th, 2012|Categories: Momagers in the News, Parents of Child Actors, THE BUZZ, Videos|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |1 Comment

I was recently invited to contribute to Jen & Barb Mom Life, (Jen Pate and Barbara Machen respectively) a fun website dedicated to sharing original online videos all about the challenges and joys of modern motherhood. Their most recent video clip is about how they encourage their children to pursue their passions. I shared my thoughts (via

21 02, 2012

L.A. CASTING CALL: For The Musical ANNIE! on Sunday, February 26, 2012

By |2012-02-21T18:03:31-08:00February 21st, 2012|Categories: Auditions, Casting Calls, Open Calls, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on L.A. CASTING CALL: For The Musical ANNIE! on Sunday, February 26, 2012

Annie is casting Girls, ages 6-12 of all types and ethnicities, who are great singers, dancers, and actresses. Just bring your personality and spirit! WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012 (10:00am-4:00pm) Sign-in begins at 9:00am. Please do not arrive earlier. WHERE: Los Angeles Ballet Center, 11755 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 Get Map & Directions Audition Check list! Headshot and

4 02, 2012

Review & Giveaway: Keep Your New Years’ Fitness Resolution With OKABASHI

By |2012-02-04T14:52:15-08:00February 4th, 2012|Categories: Give-Aways!, Product Reviews, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |7 Comments

UPDATE: We have a winner! Lilli Bauer is the proud owner of a styling pair of Okabashi Shoes! Lilli please contact us with your mailing address - thank you! Hollywood Moms are always on the go helping the other members of our family whether it's getting them to school, off to work, soccer practice, music

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

10 06, 2011

Want a Not Bummer Summer? Go See the JUDY MOODY Movie! PLUS Score Ideas for Your Own Judy Moody Party Inspired by the Premiere After-Party!

By |2011-06-10T16:31:19-07:00June 10th, 2011|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, CHILD STAR STYLE, Child Stars, In the News, Screenings, Parties & Union Events, Teen Stars, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |2 Comments

Jordana Beatty as Judy Moody. Photo Credit: Suzanne Tenner © 2011 Last weekend my daughter Jordan and I were fortunate enough to attend the Premiere of "Judy Moody & the Not Bummer Summer!" at the Arclight Theaters in Hollywood.   Along with the cast Jordana Beatty, Heather Graham, Parris Mosteller,  Garrett Ryan and

23 03, 2011

Former Child Star Elizabeth Taylor, 79, Has Passed Away

By |2011-03-23T09:13:23-07:00March 23rd, 2011|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Former Child Star Elizabeth Taylor, 79, Has Passed Away

Actress and Humanitarian, Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor, has died at age 79. Born in Hampstead, London, England on February 27, 1932, she was a child star and one of the great Hollywood beauties. She began her career with several Lassie movies and the beloved, "National Velvet." She went on to star in film classics "Cat on

28 02, 2011

Former Child Actors Take Top Honors at the Academy Awards 2011

By |2011-02-28T14:29:06-08:00February 28th, 2011|Categories: Child Stars, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Former Child Actors Take Top Honors at the Academy Awards 2011

Former child star Natalie Portman made her big screen debut in "The Professional," in 1994 at the age of 12.  After winning the Academy Award for Best Actress (Black Swan) last night, the pregnant star paid tribute to her own Hollywood Mom and Pop for always encouraging her to act, saying: “I want to thank

11 02, 2011

TV’s Blossom is in Full Bloom and Handing Out Advice to Would-Be Child Stars and Hollywood Moms

By |2011-02-11T13:18:40-08:00February 11th, 2011|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on TV’s Blossom is in Full Bloom and Handing Out Advice to Would-Be Child Stars and Hollywood Moms

I know you all remember 80's teen star Blossom of the NBC TV show of the same name. What you may not recall is that Blossom was played by actress Mayim Bialik and that Bialik now stars on the popular sitcom, The Big Bang Theory.  What I didn't know until this morning is that the former child

26 01, 2011

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Disney Producer & Creator of THE DRAY WAY, IRENE “The Dray” DREAYER (Part 2)

By |2017-02-22T22:48:16-08:00January 26th, 2011|Categories: Acting Online, Audition Tips, Auditions, Best Acting Classes & Coaches, Exclusive Interviews, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Disney Producer & Creator of THE DRAY WAY, IRENE “The Dray” DREAYER (Part 2)

The Dray's Clients, Milly and Becky Rosso. Finally!  Here is the long-awaited second half of our exclusive interview with seasoned television and film producer Irene "The Dray" Dreayer. A brief reminder of her many credentials follows: Has produced 600 half hours of Primetime TV. Is currently producing the new original movie "Hunky Santa" for ABC

11 01, 2011

2011 SAG Awards Nominate Many Current & Former Child Actors!

By |2011-01-11T03:40:17-08:00January 11th, 2011|Categories: Awards & Accolades, CHILD ACTORS, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |3 Comments

As a SAG household, it's that time of year when DVDs of all the years' best films begin to arrive at our house along with SAG's voting ballot via postcard.  One thing struck me as I was reviewing all of the nominees. Not only are many are current child actors like Hailee Steinfeldformer nominated but

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