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11 03, 2010

From the Momager Trenches: Slow as Molasses in Texas

By |2010-03-11T22:46:55-08:00March 11th, 2010|Categories: From the Momager Trenches, Parents of Child Actors|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on From the Momager Trenches: Slow as Molasses in Texas

By HMB Contributor Cari Surch Being the parent of a child actor requires hard work, dedication and patience - lots of patience!  When my daughter, who has been pursuing acting professionally for a year and a half now, first approached her father and me with the news she wanted to act, we were skeptical.  I did

20 02, 2010

Hollywood Mom Tracy Bobbitt interviewed on NBC’s NewsRaw

By |2010-02-20T01:19:34-08:00February 20th, 2010|Categories: Child Stars, Momagers in the News, Parents of Child Actors, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |1 Comment

No surprise that I was completely honored to be interviewed by the host of NBC NewsRaw, Mekaloh Medina, last week in NBC's Los Angeles studios ♥. It's been years since I've been on camera and to say that I had a rusty start is putting it mildly. Spoiler Alert: College kids could make a drinking

6 02, 2010

New NICKELODEON Show based on Papa Joe Simpson, Jessica & Ashlee Simpson-Wentz

By |2010-02-06T14:45:52-08:00February 6th, 2010|Categories: Former Child Stars, Momagers in the News, Parents of Child Actors, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |1 Comment

Joe Simpson, father and manager of performers Jessica and Ashlee Simpson, is developing a Nickelodeon comedy series loosely based on his real-life experience as a minister and psychologist raising two child star daughters in Texas. No mention of wife and mom Tina's role, if any. The as of yet untitled project revolves around one of

6 02, 2010

Updates on Nickelodeon Nationwide Open Call Castings

By |2010-02-06T01:51:38-08:00February 6th, 2010|Categories: Auditions, Casting Calls, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |94 Comments

MIAMI OPEN CASTING CALL DETAILS: DATE: Saturday – February 27, 2010 CHECK-IN TIME: 9:00am to 12:00pm LOCATION: DoubleTree Miami Mart Airport Hotel ADDRESS:  711 NW 72nd Ave / Miami, FL 33126 SEEKING:  Talent 12 to 18 years / Boys & Girls - All Ethnicities (No previous experience necessary) ** No talent under 12 or over

2 02, 2010

No Momager Should be Allowed to Look This Freaking Good

By |2010-02-02T13:55:26-08:00February 2nd, 2010|Categories: Momagers in the News, Parents of Child Actors|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |1 Comment

Seriously no momager should be allowed to look as good, if not better than, her celebrity off spring - much less be expected to look this good. But Tish Cyrus rocks it with grammy chic even after giving birth to and raising 4 children for the last however many years.  God bless her.

21 01, 2010

Nickelodeon Open Call for ages 12 to 18 years!

By |2010-01-21T23:17:29-08:00January 21st, 2010|Categories: Auditions, Casting Calls, CHILD ACTORS, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |39 Comments

Update: So many of you young actors have replied and asked questions about this post, so here's an update.  The Atlanta casting is at the 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14 Street in Atlanta 9 am to 12 pm. for ages 12-18 tomorrow, January 23, 2010. All children MUST be accompanied by their parent or legal

29 11, 2009

New Nick Show: Big Time Rush

By |2009-11-29T19:05:09-08:00November 29th, 2009|Categories: Videos|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |1 Comment

Meet Carlos Pena, James Maslow, Logan Henderson and Kendall Schmidt — the stars of Nick’s newest show "Big Time Rush!" In a special preview of Big Time Rush which aired November 28, 16-year-old Kendall, is discovered by washed-up record executive Gustavo Rocque (Stephen Glickman) during a nationwide casting call. The accidental rock star is then forced to choose staying home

22 11, 2009

From the Momager Trenches: Actorfest NY 2009

By |2017-02-22T21:48:17-08:00November 22nd, 2009|Categories: From the Momager Trenches, Parents of Child Actors, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |2 Comments

My 12-year-old daughter Kennedy Kathleen Surch is an actress and always has been.From her pre-school performances to more serious make-shift performances in our back yard in her tween years, this girl has always commanded attention. Recently I came across a casting call I knew Kennedy would love:  Nickelodeon was having an open call for 12

18 11, 2009

Funny People: Judd Apatow & Leslie Mann on Their Child Actors Iris and Maude Apatow

By |2009-11-18T15:10:57-08:00November 18th, 2009|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Momagers in the News, New talent, Parents of Child Actors, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |2 Comments

"Funny People" star Leslie Mann reveals that while her children Iris and Maude have appeared in some of the movies she has made with her husband Judd Apatow the kids are not actually allowed to *watch* the films. "They can't see the movies and their friends can't," Leslie explains. "It's not on their radar at

24 09, 2009

Casting Call: New Nickelodeon Series wants you!

By |2009-09-24T23:05:11-07:00September 24th, 2009|Categories: Auditions, Casting Calls|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |3 Comments

Yes, you read correctly. This is an open call casting for a new Nickelodeon Series pertaining to young actors in the Los Angeles and New York areas. No Agents, no managers needed. Just you, your email and some digital pictures. Be sure to submit immediately as this call closes on September 28, 2009. Best of

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