By Joseph Martinez -

The crowds lined the street in anticipation of funnymen Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis hitting the Red Carpet at "The Campaign" premiere Thursday August 2, 2012 at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood. They did not disappoint as they mingled with the fans, signing autographs and shaking hands like real candidates on the campaign trail might do.

The pair were joined at the premiere at by director Jay Roach and co-stars Dylan McDermott, Brian Cox, Katherine LaNasa and John Lithgow. Celebrity guests included Brooke Shields, Susanna Hoffs and Grant Show among others. (photos © 2012 Joe Martinez / PictureLux)

About the Film:

Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis star as rival North Carolina congressional candidates out to bury each other in this mud-slinging, back-stabbing, home-wrecking comedy that takes today’s political circus to the next level.  Because even when you think campaign ethics have hit rock bottom, there’s always room to dig a whole lot deeper. In theaters Nationwide on Friday August 10, 2012.

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By Joseph Martinez -

Hollywood Boulevard rocked on Tuesday July 10, 2012 when former Guns N' Roses lead guitarist Slash (AKA Saul Hudson) was honored with the 2,473rd star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. It seems a fitting tribute for a musician who first won notoriety in the nightclubs along Los Angeles' Sunset Strip.

Slash told the crowd of fans and well wishers, "I've been a part of the Hollywood fabric for a long time and to actually be appreciated by the city of Hollywood is a huge, huge honor," Slash said at the unveiling of his star. "And so I want to thank everybody for this; it's unbelievable."

A notable speaker, in the form of the winning Charlie Sheen, was present to convey his admiration and to congratulate his neighbor and friend. The "Anger Management" star and rabble-rouser couldn't resist taking a shot at Slash's estranged former band mate, Axl Rose. "You know, it's quite fitting, I think, that Slash is getting a star on the very street that Axl Rose will one day be sleeping on," the actor quipped to fans gathered in front of the Hard Rock Café on Hollywood Boulevard.

Other speakers on hand included veteran movie producer Robert Evans, whose 2002 documentary on his life in Tinseltown, "The Kid Stays in the Picture", included a song by Slash.

The 46-year-old Slash, attended the induction ceremony with his wife and two kids. Afterward, he performed an acoustic set for those in attendance at the Hard Rock Cafe. (photo by © 2012 Joe Martinez/PictureLux)

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By Joseph Martinez - 

The stars were out at Hollywood's Grauman's Chinese Theatre the other night (Thursday, June 21, 2012) for the World Premiere of 'Ted'.

Mila Kunis, in a Christian Dior dress and Christian Louboutin's, joined Mark Wahlberg and the film's writer-director, Seth MacFarlane, on the red carpet. Fellow co-stars Seth McFarlane, Jessica Stroup, Giovanni Ribisi and Alex Borstein also posed for the media at the event.

The newly married Giovanni Ribisi showed up without his new bride, model Agyness Deyn. Rumors of the low-key wedding first hit the Internet when an employee of Crown City News spotted the pair in line at the Los Angeles County Registrar's office, "passionately kissing." The pair admitted they were getting married and said they had been dating "a while." 

According to celebuzz.com, Wahlberg had only kind words for his co-star, 'Black Swan' actress Mila Kunis, 28. “She’s great, we were in it together,... We worked together before and she’s just very easy to get along with. She’s smart, witty, very quick, but also easy going which is a rare combination.”

The film spins a quirky tale of a man whose childhood wish, for his teddy bear to come to life, comes true. Wahlberg explained to the media on the Carpet why his potty-mouthed furry friend was still lovable -  wild lifestyle and all. "Despite the fact that he's got the most foul mouth you've ever seen and he's a bad influence, he's also got a heart that's very sweet and very kind and very funny."

The R-rated comedy centers on a boy whose Christmas wish is fulfilled after his teddy bear comes to life. But that dream turns into a nightmare as they grow up. The stuffed bear is played by MacFarlane in a motion-capture suit. "Ted" hits theaters June 29, 2012.

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Patricia Heaton, star of the popular television comedies, "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "The Middle", was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Heaton was reunited with her TV husbands Ray Romano and Neil Flynn for the event. Also attending were Doris Roberts, Brad Garrett and Atticus Shaffer. Heaton won two "best actress" Emmy awards for her role as Debra Barone on "Everybody Loves Raymond."

The actress was the recipient of the 2,472nd star and her friends and family, including actor husband David Hunt and their four sons, looked on proudly as she accepted the honor. During her acceptance speech, the actress declared, "I'm overwhelmed. I came to Hollywood 20 years ago at the age of 30. I had no agent and no manager... God opened a door for me and by God I mean Ray Romano."  

Guest speaker Ray Romano said he first met Patty when she auditioned for the role of his wife, Debra Barone. "Of the hundreds of actresses that auditioned, she was the only one who kissed me on the lips. . . and I thought to myself, this woman really needs a job."

Switching gears to a more serious tone, Romano said the show "really revolved around Patty," even though he played the title character. "She not only grounded it, but she was funny. She made me a better actor." He also saluted her dedication to family and to family values. "The Hollywood Star Committee got it right today."

Her second TV husband, Neil Flynn, joked that the list of actors Patty wanted for "The Middle" included Randy Quaid, Dolph Lundgren, Abraham Lincoln and Chewbacca. "My name was at the bottom of the list and I just feel lucky to be on the list. I can’t imagine an actress who has her level of success who is also so positive and grounded and grateful to be where she is. I’m glad to be your friend."  ( photos © 2012 Joe Martinez / PictureLux )

Patricia Heaton Trivia per IMDB.com:

• Went to St. Raphael's Catholic grade School, Bay Village, Ohio.
• Daughter of Chuck Heaton, sportswriter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer
• Irish-American.
• In a 2006 TV Guide/Bravo poll, she was named the TV personality who would make the best real-life housewife with 72% of the vote, far surpassing runner-up Teri Hatcher from "Desperate Housewives" (2004).
• Once worked at People magazine.
• Edited news film at ABC station Channel 5 (WEWS) in Cleveland, when she was in college as a summer intern in the late 1970s
  

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Less than a week before it opens wide in the U.S., "Dark Shadows" held its star studded Hollywood premiere on Monday, May 7, 2012. Taking place at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the special screening event was attended by it's cast members including Johnny Depp, Eva Green, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jackie Earle Haley and Chloe Grace Moretz. The attendees walked down a black carpet and several of them, including Depp, met the crowd of fans lining Hollywood Bloulevard before the screening, graciously signing autographs and posing for pictures.

Other guests included Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Alice Cooper (who plays himself in the film), Peter Fonda, along with original TV "Dark Shadows" actors Lara Parker (Angelique), David Selby (Quentin Collins) and Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie Evans).

Fashion stand-outs included Michelle Pfeiffer as she dazzled on the carpet wearing a short burnished gold Lanvin dress and necklace by designer sister-in-law Rona Pfeiffer. Bella Heathcote chose a a tiered white dress featuring a frilled shoulder and delicate vintage-style fabric while Chloe Grace Moretz donned a shimmering blue Stella McCartney short dress.

According to The Los Angeles Times, Depp took time to honor Jonathan Frid, the Canadian actor originally behind the cloak, and whose death Friday April 13 at the age of 87 came just weeks ahead of the film’s premiere. “His elegance and grace was an inspiration then and will continue to remain one forever more,”. Depp added, “When I had the honor to finally meet him … [he] generously passed the torch of Barnabas.” Johnny Depp met Frid on the film’s set, where the original Barnabas Collins and four of his Dark Shadows TV series costars shot cameos. (Photo © 2012 Joe Martinez / PictureLux)

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