Of all the dangers of making a movie on location, the last one most actors would concern themselves with is being hit by a firetruck. But that’s exactly what happened to Russell Crowe and Elizabeth Banks on the Pittsburgh-area shoot of their upcoming film The Next Three Days. Read more »
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Russell Crowe & Elizabeth Banks Almost Pancaked by Fire Truck
October 16th, 2009 / Author: Chris MorranRussell Crowe Challenges Columnist to a Bike Duel
September 4th, 2009 / Author: Mary Beth Quirk
After an Australian newspaper gossip columnist pointed out Russell Crowe’s unhealthy ways during a recent bike ride, the Gladiator actor wants to prove he’s still in Spartan form, by issuing a challenge to the writer to duel by bicycle. Read more »
Russell Crowe & Elizabeth Banks Team Up
August 25th, 2009 / Author: Mary Beth Quirk
Elizabeth Banks is known for quirky, funny roles in movies like Zach and Miri Make a Porno, but for her next movie, she’ll be teaming up with cinematic heavyweight Russell Crowe and all his Oscar gravitas for drama The Next Three Days. Read more »
PHOTOS: Russell Crowe’s Family Day in the Park
August 19th, 2009 / Author: Chris Morran
Tough-guy Oscar-winner Russell Crowe showed his softer side on Tuesday when he headed to the Botanic Gardens in Sydney, Australia, for a day of fun in the sun with his boys Charlie, 5, and 3-year-old Tennyson.
State of Play
April 15th, 2009
(Universal Pictures)
Starring: Ben Affleck, Russell Crowe, Rachel McAdams, Helen Mirren
Cal (Crowe) is a journalist who finds himself with a conflict of interest when reporting a story on his ex-college roommate (Affleck) — a congressman at the center of what may be a corporate conspiracy. As the dirt unravels and more people end up dead, this suspenseful thriller will keep you guessing. Mirren makes a mean editor with some great one-liners, while McAdams plays a curious reporter anxious to get her feet wet.
Where Do Stars Keep Their Oscars?
February 27th, 2009
Up Close With Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe
October 11th, 2008
Leonardo DiCaprio is the center of attention at the NRDC-sponsored Body Of Lies premiere, which takes place at Frederick P. Rose Theater in NYC.
The heartthrob leans down to chat with me about what he’d do if he weren’t in showbiz (environmental scientist!), and entertains my question about whether he’ll settle down or remain an eternal bachelor. “We’ll see,” he winks. Nice! I like him.
The thriller, which is in theaters now, places Leo in the role of a CIA operative. While Blood Diamond raised the profile of diamonds worldwide, what does he hope this flick will do?
“I think it’s important to look at what the war in Iraq and the war on terror is doing to our relationships worldwide,” Leo says. “In terms of what we’ve accomplished, we give a realistic, stark view of what the United States’ relationships are worldwide.”
Russell Crowe first worked with Leo in 1995’s Quick And The Dead. How has he changed now that they are back in action on this film?
“There’s a wonderful process of maturation that’s happened with Leo,” Russell tells me. “He knew what he liked. It’s cool to see that he’s growing up and he’s had an incredible career, but who he is as a person hasn’t been altered. I’ve seen his intellect mature over time in the way that he can explain his feelings and elucidate how he sees the world. A lot has changed in that regard, but then nothing has changed at the same time.”
Did Leo try to convert him to his environmental ways? “He doesn’t have to convert me at all,” Russell says.
What was life like while filming in Morocco? “There’s lines on the road, but they’re purely optional,” he says. Whoa!
Director Ridley Scott calls Russell “one of the best dads I’ve witnessed,” and shares his thoughts on his Assassination of Jesse James star Brad Pitt as a father of six. “Good luck to him,” he tells me.
Hey! It’s Aubrey O’Day, who greets me with a hug and a kiss. I see her nearly every night! “It’s been a minute,” she tells me. Aubrey admits she’s seen Leo around but she’s never met him, and that she “definitely” had a crush on him when she was younger. “He’s undeniably gorgeous,” she gushes.
Oh look, it’s American Idol season one runner-up Justin Guarini standing a few spots away from me on the red carpet. He’s reporting for The TV Guide Channel. “That’s one of the many hats that I wear,” he tells me. “I’ve really been fortunate over the past six years to consistently work in entertainment.”
Body of Lies is in theaters now.
Pick up the OK! on newsstands now for more on Leonardo DiCaprio. Jamie Lynn Spears/“Casey Breaks His Silence … ‘I’m No Cheater’” is the cover line.
Will Leo Get Married?
October 9th, 2008
Famous for his on-off relationships, Leonardo DiCaprio is playing coy about his future
with current squeeze, Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli.
Asked at the Oct. 5 NYC premiere of Body of Lies if he plans to settle down or remain a bachelor, Leo told OK!, “We’ll see.”
Meanwhile, Russell Crowe, who re-teams with Leo for the first time since 1995’s The
Quick and the Dead, praised his now-adult co-star.
“He was connected to his environment and heart as a kid,” Russell tells OK!. “He’s had tremendous success, but he still is that same well-connected, big-hearted bloke.”
Leo agrees he hasn’t changed and admits he still dreams of being an environmental scientist.
“It’s piqued my interest since I was very young,” Leo tells OK!. “I loved biology — I loved science.”
Nicole: Motherhood is a “Painful Love”
October 6th, 2008 / Author: OK! Staff
There are many women trying to make it in Hollywood, and while some may achieve a moderate amount of success, there are others like Nicole Kidman who not only nab great roles, but tackle the responsibilities of motherhood under the bright glare of celebrity.
It’s not always easy, however.
“At 41, it’s a more painful love," Nicole tells the November issue of Elle of giving birth recently to daughter Sunday Rose, with husband Keith Urban.
"I look at that little girl, and I’m, like, Oh, no, what’s going to happen?" she adds. "It’s almost like my heart is stretching; I’m feeling all these muscles stretch with emotion. It’s a beautiful love but there’s a lot of fear and pain for her life, and for Bella’s and Connor’s life. I like to believe that nothing was stopping Sunday from coming into the world.”
CLICK HERE for OK!’s Style Evolution of Nicole Kidman!
One thing the Australia star won’t have to worry about is finding a husband for her young daughter – Russell Crowe recently joked that Nicole thinks his son Tennyson, born on the same day as Sunday, would be a perfect match.
"Nicole had one look at my younger son Tennyson, and looked up at me and said, ‘I’m a great believer in arranged marriages,’ " Russell said. "I believe she made the connection between Sunday and Tennyson now, so Tennyson is already engaged!"
