Posts with tag "Denzel Washington"

Celebrity Commencement Speeches: Tom Hanks, Michelle Obama, More (Video)

Posted May 28th 2011 at 10:36 AM by Christine Fenno

Thousands of college graduates at 2011 commencement ceremonies this spring have enjoyed inspiring oratories by the likes of Denzel Washington, former president Bill Clinton, Stevie Wonder and both President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. In a compilation video, CBS News has mashed up the best of the heartfelt pep talks that celebrities have given to the cap-and-gown crowd. (One ...

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Denzel Washington Would Rather See His Son Play in a Super Bowl than Win Another Oscar

Posted Nov 10th 2010 at 10:30 AM by Nicki Gostin

In 'Unstoppable,' based on a true story, Denzel Washington plays a railway engineer who partners with a conductor (Chris Pine) in a race against time to stop a runaway train laden with toxic chemicals. It's a fun roller-coaster ride expertly directed by Tony Scott, who's directed Denzel in five films, including 'Man on Fire,' 'Crimson Tide' and 'The Taking of Pelham 123.' When PopEater spoke to ...

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Hollywood Stars Are Big Winners at the Tony Awards

Posted Jun 14th 2010 at 06:21 AM by PopEater Staff

Broadway's biggest night has gone Hollywood. Catherine Zeta-Jones, Denzel Washington and Scarlett Johansson were big winners at Sunday night's Tony Awards, PEOPLE reports. Zeta-Jones was honored as best actress in a musical for 'A Little Night Music,' Washington earned his best actor prize for 'Fences,' and Johansson won Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play for her turn in the ...

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Scarlett Johansson, Denzel Washington Score Tony Nominations

Posted May 4th 2010 at 12:49 PM by John Mitchell

The nominees for the Tony Awards were announced this morning, and some of Hollywood's biggest names were among those celebrated for their work on the New York stage. Scarlett Johansson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jude Law, Kelsey Grammer and Denzel Washington are among the nominees for the 64th annual ceremony, which airs June 13 at 8PM on CBS. The Green Day rock opera 'American Idiot' scored a ...

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Denzel Washington Is a 'Killing Machine'

Posted Jan 7th 2010 at 12:25 PM by Bryan Alexander

The sword-wielding, butt-kicking Denzel Washington is one of the highlights of' 'The Book of Eli,' and the veteran actor has asked PopEater to send a message about his "killing machine" fight scenes. "It's me," Washington says from the 'Eli' junket. "That's all me... It's no stunt man." Yes, the sword-led can of butt-whooping is opened onscreen by the 54-year-old actor, who underwent intense ...

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Travoltas Use Family, Religion and Therapy to Cope With Jett's Death

Posted Nov 9th 2009 at 01:45 PM by Dino Sossi

The long road to emotional recovery has been a difficult process for the Travolta family after the tragic loss of their son but they are improving. "We've been working very hard every day as a family to heal," said John Travolta in his first interview (with USA Today) since his son Jett's death. "We partake in spiritual counseling pretty much daily," said his wife Kelly Preston. Jett Travolta ...

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'Risky Business' Star Calls Tom Cruise 'Biggest Bore on the Face of the Earth'

Posted Oct 21st 2009 at 03:39 PM by PopEater Staff

Bronson Pinchot is most famous for his portrayal of goofy foreigner Balki Bartokomous on 'Perfect Strangers,' but the actor made his film debut in 'Risky Business.' In a candid interview with The A.V. Club, Pinchot admits the experience gave him a less-than-favorable impression of co-star Tom Cruise. In fact, Pinchot says, the superstar was "was the biggest bore on the face of the Earth" at the ...