Drake Announces 41-City North American Tour With Miguel & Future

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“Started From The Bottom” and now he’s here, and there, and in 41 cities across the continent. Drake is heading on a massive North American tour later this year to celebrate the release of his forthcoming album Nothing Was The Same. The 41-city “Would You Like A Tour?” arena trek will include Miguel in the opening spot on all dates, and Future will also join for select stops.

Miguel was on tour with Alicia Keys this spring, and as for Future, he’s also touring this summer with Lil Wayne and T.I., so both acts should be nice and warmed up by the time this tour kicks off on September 25 in Portland. Head below for the full list of dates.

Drake’s “Would You Like A Tour?” Dates
September 25 – Portland, OR (Rose Garden Arena)
September 26 – Tacoma, WA (Tacoma Dome)
September 27 – Vancouver, BC (Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena)
September 29 – Calgary, AB (Scotiabank Saddledome)
September 30 – Edmonton, AB (Rexall Place)
October 2 – Saskatoon, SK (Credit Union Centre)
October 3 – Winnipeg, MB (MTS Centre)
October 5 – Minneapolis, MN (Target Center)
October 6 – Kansas City, MO (Sprint Center)
October 8 – Saint Louis, MO (Scottrade Center)
October 9 – Chicago, IL (United Center)
October 11 – Indianapolis, IN (Bankers Life Fieldhouse)
October 12 – Auburn Hills, MI (The Palace of Auburn Hills)
October 13 – Cleveland, OH (Quicken Loans Arena)
October 15 – Columbus, OH (Schottenstein Center)
October 16 – Buffalo, NY (First Niagara Center)
October 18 – Pittsburgh, PA (CONSOL Energy Center)
October 19 – Philadelphia, PA (Wells Fargo Center)
October 21 – Montreal, QC (Bell Centre)
October 22 – Ottawa, ON (Scotiabank Place)
October 26 – Hartford, CT (XL Center)
October 27 – Newark, NJ (Prudential Center)
October 28 – Brooklyn, NY (Barclays Center)
October 30 – Boston, MA (TD Garden)
October 31 – Washington, DC (Verizon Center)
November 2 – Charlotte, NC (Time Warner Cable Arena)
November 3 – Raleigh, NC (PNC Arena)
November 5 – Miami, FL (AmericanAirlines Arena)
November 6 – Tampa, FL (Tampa Bay Times Forum)
November 7 – Atlanta, GA (Philips Arena)
November 9 – New Orleans, LA (New Orleans Arena)
November 10 – Dallas, TX (American Airlines Center)
November 12 – San Antonio, TX (AT&T Center)
November 13 – Houston, TX (Toyota Center)
November 16 – Phoenix, AZ (US Airways Center)
November 18 – Sacramento, CA (Sleep Train Arena)
November 19 – Oakland, CA (Oracle Arena)
November 21 – Anaheim, CA (Honda Center)
November 22 – Las Vegas, NV (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
November 24 – San Diego, CA (Viejas Arena)
November 25 – Los Angeles, CA (STAPLES Center)

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Ummmmmm okay @ Drake not even bothering to come to Toronto. This Jimmy-faced bitch better release it with the next set of dates.

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'Hunger Games,''Thrones' stars set for Tampa Bay Comic Con

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A bigger venue apparently means bigger celebs for the Tampa Bay Comic Con, which announced a star-studded lineup for its Aug. 23 to 25 convention at the Tampa Convention Center.

Maisie Williams and Rory McCann, best known for portraying Arya Stark and Sandor “The Hound” Clegane on HBO's “Game of Thrones” are set to be there, as is Willow Shields, who played Primrose Everdeen in “The Hunger Games” and the upcoming sequel.

Lauren Cohan, who portrays Maggie Greene on AMC's wildly popular zombie series, “The Walking Dead,” is scheduled to make her second appearance at the twice-yearly sci-fi, fantasy and comic book convention.

In April the convention announced it would move from its longtime home at the Westshore Doubletree hotel to a 25,000 square-foot space in the Tampa Convention Center.

That move came after a capacity crowd forced the fire marshal to halt ticket sales during the April convention and turn away hundreds of fans. Organizers said that crowd reached more than 5,000 people, the event's largest single-day attendance in its 13 years.

Other scheduled guests include artist George Perez, known for his work on “Avengers,” “Teen Titans” and “Infinity Gauntlet,” as well as a long list of other comic book writers and illustrators.

The convention will also feature its regular lineup of vendors, costume contests and panel discussions.

Single-day admission will cost $20 and a three-day pass is $45. Admission is free for children 12 and under.

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HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES ROCKING AFRICAN Ankara PRINTS

June 17, 2013, 1:48 pm

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It’s no news that the African print is globally accepted and is been use in so many creative ways by top Designers and Fashion House, And there is no limit to is usage and design even the top Hollywood diva has also caught the buzz and below is the many Hollywood stars that has embrace the African Ankara Prints Fabric.


















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June 17, 2013, 2:02 pm

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KERRY WASHINGTON AND VIOLA DAVIS ON THE BIG SCREEN TOGETHER?

June 17, 2013, 2:13 pm

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Last week Friday, Film Independent announced the 22 filmmakers and 10 projects selected for its 11th annual Fast Track program at the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fast Track Welcome Luncheon, during the ongoing Los Angeles Film Festival.

The program is an intensive, three-day film-financing market, during which participants are connected with established financiers, production companies, agents, managers and other film industry professionals who can move their current projects forward.

I'll be highlighting those projects that will be of most interest to this blog, starting with this one: Third Girl from the Left - an adaptation of Martha Southgate's novel of the same name.

The project hails from exec producer Vincent Harris for Vantage Media Group, and producer Amy Hobby, for the Tangerine Entertainment production house.

Here's a lengthy description:

THIRD GIRL FROM THE LEFT is the story of the other side of Hollywood in the 1970’s, of what it means to be black, sexy, smart and full of dreams in a land where “blaxploitation” is as literal as it sounds. Yet this is not a ‘black’ story. This is a vivid and dynamic story about families, all families; and not just the ones we’re born into, but the ones we make for ourselves. It is a compelling saga of love, family secrets and the ambitions of mothers and daughters. It is also a story about the movies and the hold they can have on us, sometimes even despite our better judgment. Angela Edwards, is the shining center of the film, around which we deftly shift points of view, weaving the stories of her mother Mildred and daughter Tamara. Angela and Mildred clash in the way mothers and daughters often do, but manage to forge a bond during many afternoons spent together at the local cinema. Angela yearns to be onscreen herself and eventually leaves her stifling hometown of Tulsa for Hollywood in 1972. It does not live up to her imagination. She does not make it big. Instead, she lands bit parts in campy blaxploitation pictures. In a world where sexual favors to men in power are commonplace, even roles like these require young actresses to offer up more than talent in order to get the gig. Angela dutifully complies. Angela doesn't become a star, but the allure of movies has marked her for life, just as it did her mother, and just as it will her own daughter.

The project, which was also awarded the Millennium Entertainment Fellowship, a $10,000 production grant, currently lists Kerry Washington and Viola Davis as its stars. Although there's no word yet on who exactly each actress will play.

There's no director attached yet, although from what my research tells me, George C. Wolfe was once attached to direct the film. Whether he still is, I can't say. But I'm sure we'll find out soon enough.

Also, I recall Cauleen Smith was said to be adapting the novel about a year ago, although none of the materials I found today lists her name as screenwriter.

All of this will be cleared up eventually.

The project is certainly attracting the right kind of attention via initiatives like Film Independent's Fast Track, with a fall 2013 shoot hoped for, according to Vantage Media's website.

The story is certainly intriguing, especially if the above casting holds. I'm looking forward to seeing what the rest of the cast list will look like once it's complete.

Stay tuned...

Anyone read the novel? If so, your thoughts please

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ps: Dear God of cinema make it happen!!

Exclusive: Joss Whedon Confirms There'll Be No Loki In Avengers 2 & New Only Lovers Left Alive Pic

June 17, 2013, 2:16 pm

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The way Joss Whedon snuck the word 'quim' into Avengers Assemble - apparently without anyone minding that Loki called Black Widow a... well, you know - was nothing short of masterful. During our recent podcast interview with the geek god, we had to ask if he was planning something similar for Avengers 2, and his response revealed an interesting detail: Loki isn't in the Avengers sequel, not even as a brotherly buddy for Thor.

"Everyone is going to be looking for the Loki-Hulk smash moment and you'll be looking for [a quim moment]. First of all, imitating what I did before is the surest way to do it not as well. Second of all, Loki's not there to say those terrible things. Although I do think we should bring the word back, not as an insult, it's just a nice word."

The whole interview (which starts 19 minutes into the podcast) sees Mr. Whedon on very good form, discussing everything from newcomers Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver and how they'll fit into proceedings to the current state of the first draft, but you'll have to listen to it in full yourself - see the SoundCloud embed below, as well as these iTunes and RSS feed links for details - to get the whole skinny. Trust us, you won't be disappointed. Unless, of course, you were hoping for an extra helping of 'Reindeer Games', in which case we hope that some time spent perusing the endless Loki gifs on Tumblr will assuage your pain.

Podcast at the source:http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=37831

Well, I guess we know how Thor 2 ends...

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I just found a a new picture from Only Lovers Left Alive to make us happy again




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RPattz makes out with a girl and it ain't KStew

June 17, 2013, 2:19 pm

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Kerry Rhodes Is Claiming To Be The Father Of KimYe's Baby

June 17, 2013, 2:34 pm

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Kerry Rhodes is awfully tired of people thinking he's gay. So tired, evidently, that he has claimed paternity of Kim Kardashian's just-born daughter.

Although we haven't attended to it in two months or so, "Hollywood" Simpson, the former boyfriend of free-agent NFL safety Kerry Rhodes, has been releasing photos of their gay life together, apparently in hopes that Rhodes will acknowledge him. Some photos came out, Rhodes said he was straight, and then more photos came out. The latest batch, released last week, included the two on horseback (Hollywood calls them "the black Brokeback Mountain") and in bed together. Rhodes has no choice but to up the ante.

Here's Bossip:

Kerry Rhodes refuses to sashay out the closet. The alleged gay baller has recently been forwarding a text message to his NFL buddies claiming to have fathered Kim Kardashian’s baby girl. The message reads:

Man this could be my baby!! I was fu**ing her the same time as K.West was lol!!!
The text message itself is fairly self-explanatory—the bawdy talk coupled with the self-defeating overcompensation of "lol!!!"—and so we're more interested in the list of "Rhodes's NFL buddies." Who's on this list? Everyone he's played with before? Did John Skelton get this text? And what did John Skelton do upon receiving this text? We'll stay tuned.

Down-Low Baller Kerry Rhodes Says He Knocked Up Kimmy Cakes Because He And Yeezy Were Smashing At The Same Dayum Time!

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June 17, 2013, 2:38 pm

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Britney's Ooh La La& Madonna's Superstar = same song!



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In Slight Defense Of Miss Utah USA, A Little Bit, With Reservations

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Look, Miss Utah USA, Marissa Powell, gave a pretty unimpressive answer to a question about income inequality at the Miss USA pageant. Let's all agree on that.

But what, exactly, did the circumstances call for?

She was asked — by NeNe Leakes, who first became famous on The Real Housewives Of Atlanta before warring with Star Jones on The Celebrity Apprentice and is therefore exactly the person to whom we would entrust interrogations on major policy issues — the following question: "A recent report shows that in 40 percent of American families with children, women are the primary earners, yet they continue to earn less than men. What does this say about society?"

Not to put too fine a point on it, what kind of a simultaneously (1) dumb and (2) impossible to answer question is that? First of all, it's three questions rolled into one — what does it say that in 40 percent of homes, women are the primary earners, or what does it say that women earn less than men, or what does it say that we allow these two facts to coexist?

Second of all, "What does this say about society?" Really? Not "What kinds of help do families need to make ends meet?" or something with at least some policy meat on the bones, but "What does this say about society?" Asked by NeNe Leakes? While you're standing next to Giuliana Rancic, whose other job involves making people walk their fingernails down a tiny, hand-sized red carpet? What would have been a good answer to this question that could have been delivered in the time frame she had?

I think about this kind of stuff a lot. I've studied it. I've had about 20 years longer than Miss Utah USA to think about it. I have no idea what I would have said if someone had asked me such a moronic question on live television.

This isn't the kind of question that actually tests what you know; it's basically a test of your ability to generate cow patties on command. Have you ever seen the part of Miss Congeniality where they all say "world peace" and receive polite applause? The entire reason it's funny when Sandra Bullock says, "That would be harsher punishment for parole violators, Stan," is that she's not supposed to say anything substantive based on her experience. She's supposed to say "world peace."

These dumb questions aren't intended to actually see whether you're smart or not. Miss Utah USA might be smart and she might not be, but the last thing I'd use to guess at whether she's smart is whether she can answer this kind of question "correctly." Because "correctly" here just means smoothly, expertly, without hesitation or stammering. Had she said, "What it says is that we live in the greatest country in the world, and every day I get up and thank my lucky stars that I live in the United States of America," she would not be in the news, despite having given just as irrelevant a non-answer. Had she said, "What it says is that family is the most important thing in the world, and we need to figure out how to help all families be happy families because it's the most important thing in the world," she would not be in the news.

And none of this has to do with whether beautiful women or pageant contestants can be smart or are smart. Some are! Some are not! Welcome to the broad sweep of humanity.

She's not in the news for being dumb; she's in the news for being bad at spontaneous but convincing balderdash manufacturing, and because it's fun to watch a carefully orchestrated spectacle crash on the rocks. She's not a dumb person; she's bad at public speaking. And if she were good at it, nobody would have ever heard of her.

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June 17, 2013, 2:58 pm

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Walt Disney Pictures has debuted new images from the animated adventure Frozen, via USA Today, and you can view them below.

In the November 27 release, when a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, Anna (voice of Kristen Bell), a fearless optimist, teams up with extreme mountain man Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff) and his sidekick reindeer Sven on an epic journey to find Anna's sister Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel), the Snow Queen, and put an end to her icy spell. Encountering mystical trolls, an amazing and comedic snowman named Olaf, Everest-like conditions and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom from destruction.

The film is directed by Chris Buck (Tarzan, Surf’s Up) and Jennifer Lee (screenwriter, Wreck-It Ralph), and produced by Peter Del Vecho (Winnie the Pooh, The Princess and the Frog).







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Rihanna Hits Fan With Microphone During Concert

June 18, 2013, 12:32 pm

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If you’re looking for someone to administer a few fucks, don’t bother looking towards Rihanna. During a recent show on her Diamonds World Tour, a fan seemed to grab and tug the pop star by her arm. Since the fan got a little too rough and didn’t have plans to let go, Curry Goat swung her microphone and clocked that child in the head.
It’s unfortunate that some fans get too carried away at these shows, but do you think RiRi was justified in wrecking that skull or did she take it too far? Either way, I’m not gonna fake like I didn’t laugh. Watch the clip below.






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Damn Nicki Sounds great on Livin it up


Im Out


Sophomore


Body Party


Keep On Lookin


Read My Lips

Where You Go



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Livin It UP


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Rihanna: Trespasser Arrested at Singer's House

June 18, 2013, 12:40 pm

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Looks like an uninvited guest showed up at Rihanna's home Monday night.

A 26-year-old man was arrested around 10 p.m. for allegedly trespassing at the singer's house in Pacific Palisades, Calif, per City News Service.

Private security officers notified the Los Angeles Police Department after allegedly seeing the man, Robert Melanson, on the roof of Rihanna's residence.

Melanson was booked on suspicion of trespassing, police said. Bail for the misdemeanor was set at $2,882.

Unfortunately, this isn't Rihanna's first alleged encounter with an overzealous fan. A  31-year-old man, Steveland Barrow,  allegedly broke into Rihanna's neighbors' home back in February, reportedly thinking that it was the pop star's residence. He was arrested after allegedly sleeping in what he thought was Rihanna's bed and possessing numerous pieces of poetry he hoped to give to her.

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Nick Stahl Placed on 5150 Hold

June 18, 2013, 1:07 pm

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Sad news for "Terminator 3" star Nick Stahl -- TMZ has learned, the actor was placed on a 5150 psychiatric hold last night after being taken to an L.A. hospital.

Sources tell us, Stahl -- who has long struggled with drugs, alcohol, and other personal issues -- was transported to the medical facility around 3:30 AM this morning by a friend ... it's unclear why.

Details about circumstances of the psychiatric hold are also unclear.

It's a huge bummer ... we spoke to Stahl just last month, and he told us he was finally focused on turning his life around

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Aaw, I hope he gets the help he needs.

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Victoria's Secret Protest In Bras Outside California Store Demands Body Diversity

June 18, 2013, 1:09 pm

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Victoria's Secret hasn't maintained a pristine rep as of late, from its controversial Bright Young Things tagline that had conservative parents in a tizzy to its failure to deliver on the promised "survivor" mastectomy bras.

The lingerie retailer became the target of more negative attention on Saturday, when a group of women (and at least one man) staged a friendly, half-clothed protest in front of a San Francisco Victoria's Secret store. The demonstration was organized by About-Face, a group that aims to promote women's self-esteem and body image by empowering them to understand the strong media messages that influence them.

Saturday's demonstration was called Operation Real Bodies Real Love: About-Face Action of Body Acceptance and Self-Love! Organized largely over Facebook, the event intended to contrast Victoria's Secret's narrow definition of beauty with "real" men's and women's bodies. Most of the demonstrators showed up in their bras and underwear, carrying signs with messages like "I pledge to love my body."

"We want people of all shapes, sizes, ethnicities, abilities, genders, and gender expressions to join us as we walk around Union Square," stated the Facebook event description.

About-Face also has a list of demands for Victoria's Secret plus other brands like Abercrombie & Fitch, including the inclusion of more diverse body shapes in its advertisements and clothing styles. Such demands are reminiscent of those made of Teen Vogue and Seventeen back in 2012, when young women from SPARK Movement protested the magazines' use of airbrushing and unrealistic body types.

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June 18, 2013, 1:15 pm

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If the boss isn’t looking, you can sit at your desk and watch the entire first episode of Showtime’s upcoming drama series Ray Donovan right here.

Liev Schreiber stars as a guy who makes the problems of L.A.’s elite disappear, while Jon Voight plays his devious recently paroled father (Voight introduces the video below and says Showtime’s “Brace Yourself” slogan with just slightly more enthusiasm than if he was at gunpoint).

Also: This online version is edited for content, so expect blurred boobies.



Ray Donovan premieres after the final season debut of Dexter on June 30.

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Emmys: Freddie Highmore on A&E's 'Bates Motel'

June 18, 2013, 1:15 pm

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Freddie on his inspiration to play a young Norman Bates and working with co-star Vera Farmiga. "Anthony Perkins' role was an inspiration, it was never an attempt to mimic him or his Norman," says Freddie.
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New Leaf Takes debuts high on the UK Gaming Chart



The cute as a button Animal Crossing: New Leaf has taken the number 2 spot in the all formats UK chart this week, but it was pipped to the post by that pesky game The Last Of Us. It was going to be a tough one to beat, but Animal Crossing held its own and debuted at the highest position for a Nintendo title this year. We wonder if the mayor had something to do with that? Let us know if you picked this title up over the weekend, and if you didn’t you should definitely check out our UK review.

In other 3DS news, the console has taken a little bit of a beating by software within the all formats chart, but with the staying power of Luigi’s Mansion 2, we’re keeping the Nintendo title just inside the top 10, where it sits at number 9 this week. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D slips down to number 15 this week though, but all in all the 3DS retains its solid ground within the UK Charts

New Leaf SpotPass items to be distributed at Best Buy Nintendo Zones

Animal Crossing fans - exclusive SpotPass items are coming exclusively to Nintendo Zone locations at @BestBuy stores starting 6/16! #acnl

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 10, 2013

These are items that will available:

6/16-6/29 RACCOON WALL-CLOCK
6/30-7/13 CAT TOWER
7/14-7/27 SUITCASE
7/28-8/10 DOUBLE NECK GUITAR

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You Won't Believe What Henry Cavill Did Before He Was Superman

June 18, 2013, 1:36 pm

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Sure, Henry Cavill is Superman now, but once upon a time he was 'that handsome British dude' (Warner Bros.)



Superman walked my dog. Twice. How many people can say that?

Back in 2005 I became friends with an extremely handsome restaurant host named Henry. Little did I know it was Henry Cavill, on the cusp of fame.

I used to walk my rescued malamute, Buddy, by the new neighborhood tapas restaurant in West Hollywood, California, each night.

Buddy immediately took to Henry. And I must admit, so did I, almost immediately giving him the moniker "Hot Henry." He was, without a doubt, the most handsome person I'd ever seen in real life and also, quite possibly, the nicest. The British accent didn't hurt either.

I knew Henry was an actor, but when you live in the Los Angeles area — especially in West Hollywood — about 90 percent of the people you meet are "actors." One day I naively offered to help him get an agent. He graciously declined, saying he was in good hands with CAA (Creative Artist Agency — essentially the Rolls-Royce of acting agencies). This was the first time I wondered to myself, who is this guy?

Henry and Buddy adored each other. I was simply the lucky bystander of their friendship. Buddy had a huge personality, and when he really liked someone he would howl and give the warmest of bear hugs. Henry got this type of greeting nightly. It was incredible to see how kind he was with this big 100-plus pound, wolf-like dog that intimidated most people. After Henry offered a few times to walk Buddy if I ever needed help, I finally took him up on it. Henry just wanted to do this as a favor, but I insisted on paying him. After all, he was a struggling actor, right?

The next time I called Henry to see if he could walk Buddy, I didn't hear back, which seemed a little strange. A couple weeks later, I got a voicemail from him apologizing for not being able to help and explaining he had been overseas auditioning for Bond. Wait, what? Bond? James Bond? Who was this guy? And how embarrassed should I be that I had asked him to walk my dog??? Suddenly my "Hot Henry" was up-and-coming actor Henry Cavill. After coming in second to Daniel Craig for the role of Bond, he immediately booked a leading role on the Showtime series "The Tudors." It was a whirlwind. One second I saw him nightly and considered him my friend-slash-backup dog walker, and the next he was becoming a movie star. It still doesn’t seem real.


Buddy (Photo: Giana Mucci)


Henry and me (Photo: Courtesy of Dan MacMedan)

I got to see Henry about a year and a half ago at a press event for the fantasy drama "Immortals," in which he starred. I was among the last of the journalists to interview him. He now had much darker hair and had put on an insane amount of muscle and, truthfully, looked exhausted. I did not know how this would go. He immediately recognized me, hugged me and asked me about Buddy. Despite all that had changed in his life, he was still the same Henry — as humble and thoughtful as ever. It was very surreal to see him that day. Part of me just wanted to chat with him about old times, and the other side of me was keenly aware of the team of press relations and studio execs waiting to usher him to the next interview. Before Henry left to do more press, he looked down, and said quietly, "I miss Buddy." My heart melted. He was a movie star now, yet he genuinely missed my loving dog.

I realize that I only shared a brief moment of time with Henry, but he will always be the sweet, kindhearted, ridiculously handsome guy who was so genuinely compassionate toward my best friend and me. I can say firsthand that Henry Cavill, aka the Man of Steel, is as beautiful on the inside as he is on the outside. He has always been super — and now finally the world gets to see it.

Congratulations, Henry, on all of your success. No one deserves it more.




Buddy was rescued from Much Love Animal Rescue in June of 2004. Sadly, Buddy passed away on November 6, 2012. He was such a special dog, loved by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Now Giana has a new dog, and every time they take a walk, they pass a "Man of Steel" billboard.




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thanks to lionessrawr for linking me to this article! My humble, down to earth king is just too precious for words.