By Joseph Martinez - 

In celebration of many successful years in entertainment, Ed O’Neill was honored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 30th, 2011.       

Ed O’Neill is best known for his role as Al Bundy, on FOX Network’s long running sitcom, “Married…With Children.” The role prompted two Golden Globe Award nominations. He is currently seen on the award-winning ABC sitcom “Modern Family” in the role of Jay Pritchett, for which he received Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.  Fox Home Entertainment will release   “Modern Family” Season 2 on Blu-ray and DVD September 20th.

Born to an Irish Catholic family on April 12, in Youngstown, Ohio, O’Neill attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, and Youngstown State University. Signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers, he was cut in training camp and worked as a Social Studies teacher before becoming an actor. He has appeared in several movies including “The Bone Collector,” “Little Giants,” “Dutch,” the “Wayne’s World” series, and various films for Pulitzer Prize-winning screenwriter David Mamet including “The Spanish Prisoner,” “Spartan,” and the indie film “Redbelt.”          

Besides his roles on “Married…With Children,” and “Modern Family” O’Neill’s television credits include the reincarnation of Sgt. Joe Friday on Dick Wolf’s remake of “Dragnet,” the recurring role of Baker (D-PA), a potential Vice Presidential candidate on the NBC drama “The West Wing,” the role of Detective Michael Mooney on David Milch’s CBS series, “Big Apple,” and most recently that of a retired cop on HBO’s “John from Cincinnati,” from the creator/producer of “NYPD Blue” and “Deadwood.” O’Neill’s talent also took him to Broadway starring in productions “Lakeboat” and “Keep your Pantheon.”  (Photo © 2011 Joe Martinez / PictureLux)

Ed O'Neill Trivia Per IMDB:

• Was nearly cast as "Sam Malone" in the TV show "Cheers" (1982); the role went to Ted Danson instead.
• Taught Social Studies in Youngstown before acting.
• Expected "Married with Children" (1987) to be canceled within the first 6 episodes.
• Was considered for the role of patriarch "Steven Keaton" in "Family Ties" (1982); the role went to Michael Gross instead.
• He graduated from Ursuline High School
• Often plays cops on TV shows or movies. On an episode of "Married with Children" (1987), he dreamed that he was a detective.
• Learned (and still practices) Brazilian Ju-Jitsu from the famous Gracie family.
• The first actor from Fox to host "Saturday Night Live" (1975) in 1990; three years later his "Married with Children" (1987) co-star, Christina Applegate hosted the show.
• Invented the popular sandwich called the "Boone" at the famous Se-port Deli in Setauket, New York.
• Plays handball.
• Has two young daughters.
• In 2007 Ed earned his black belt in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu after 15 years of training.
• O'Neill was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1969 as an outside linebacker. He was released before the start of the 1969 regular season.
• Lives in Los Angeles and Santa Monica, California.
• Irish-American

By Joseph Martinez -

Friends and former co-stars Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds reunited on the red carpet while Olivia Wilde looked red-hot for the LA premiere of "The Change-Up" held at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, Monday, August 1, 2011.

Bullock showed up in a chic black strapless Lanvin jumpsuit with strappy black sandals, gold hoop earrings and a stack of gold bracelets. She was all smiles, posing for pics with Reynolds, her co-star in the 2009 film, "The Proposal."

Olivia Wilde sported a fiery look wearing a red Antonio Berardi Pre-Fall 2011 dress matched with red satin Brian Atwood ‘Maniac’ pumps.

Other celebs in attendance included co-stars Jason Bateman and Leslie Mann among others. (photo by © 2011 Joe Martinez / PictureLux)

About the Film:

Growing up together, Mitch (Ryan Reynolds) and Dave (Jason Bateman) were inseparable best friends, but as the years have passed they've slowly drifted apart. While Dave is an overworked lawyer, husband and father of three, Mitch has remained a single, quasi-employed man-child who has never met a responsibility he liked. To Mitch, Dave has it all: beautiful wife Jamie (Leslie Mann), kids who adore him and a high-paying job at a prestigious law firm. To Dave, living Mitch's stress-free life without obligation or consequence would be a dream come true. Following a drunken night out together, Mitch and Dave's worlds are turned upside down when they wake up in each other's bodies and proceed to freak out. Despite the freedom from their normal routines and habits, the guys soon discover that each other's lives are nowhere near as rosy as they once seemed.

The film opens nationwide on Friday, August 5, 2011.

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By Joseph Martinez -

Stars Chris Evans and Hayley Atwell showed up at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood for the big event on July 19, 2011, the Los Angeles Premiere of 'Captain America: The First Avenger'. Both were dressed to impress as they worked it for the cameras before heading inside.

Other Marvel stars in attendance included Mr. Tony Stark himself, Robert Downey Jr., "Thor's" Chris Hemsworth, who posed with his wife Elsa Pataky, and Samuel L. Jackson. The actors are expected to reprise their respective roles and share the screen with Evans in the highly anticipated superhero-studded movie,"The Avengers".

Fashion Watch:

Vanessa Hudgens showed off her legs (and new haircut) on the red carpet in a gold mini-dress. Hudgen's chopped off her hair for a role as a homeless teen in "Gimme Shelter."

Actress Zoe Saldana also showed off her toned legs in a Balmain Resort 2012 ensemble. The printed bomber jacket gold epaulets was teamed with matching shorts, a simple v-neck white tee and Brian Atwood ‘Pois’ pumps.

About the film:

"Captain America: The First Avenger" will focus on the early days of the Marvel Universe when Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) volunteers to participate in an experimental program that turns him into the Super Soldier known as Captain America. As Captain America, Rogers joins forces with Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) to wage war on the evil HYDRA organization, led by the villainous Red Skull (Hugo Weaving.)

One of a continuing slate of films being produced by Marvel Studios based on the Marvel characters, "Captain America: The First Avenger" opens  July 22, 2011.


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Cher, Rosario Dawson and Leslie Bibb hit the premiere of their new film, "Zookeeper", on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles.

The comedy, out this Friday, July 8, centers on “a group of zoo animals that decide to break their code of silence in order to help their lovable zookeeper (Kevin James) find love.”

Also in attendance, aside from the 50 or so PETA protestors, were star of the film Kevin James, Ken Jeong, Jon Favreau, Leah Remini and  Donnie Walhlberg among others.

Sign wielding PETA group members were protesting the film for alleged cruelty to animals, a claim Sony Pictures and director Frank Coraci have denied.
According to Entertainmnet Weekly, Julia Galleucci, an animal behavior specialist with PETA, wrote,”PETA is calling upon moviegoers to boycott the film in order to send a message to Hollywood that audiences care about what happens to these animals behind the scenes.”

Director Frank Coraci told EW “It doesn’t hamper my good mood or my celebration at all because I am completely secure with what happened on our set and believe we did everything we could to treat the animals well,"

Fashion Report:

Leslie Bibb paired her Prabal Gurung dress with shoes and a purse both by Christian Louboutin. She accessorized with Carrera y Carrera earrings and a Le Vian ring. Rosario Dawson, stepped out in a Roberto Cavalli dress with Kimberly McDonald jewelry, Brian Atwood heels, and a Christian Louboutin bag. ( photos © 2011 Joe Martinez / PictureLux)

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By Joseph Martinez -

All eyes were on Jennifer Aniston as she hit the red carpet for her latest film, "Horrible Bosses" premiering at Grauman's Chinese theater on Thursday, June 30, 2011.

Looking stunning at the premiere in a Balenciaga "little black dress" that showed off her toned figure, Jennifer smiled and waved for the cameras as boyfriend Justin Theroux, 39, avoided the commotion and slipped inside the premiere through a separate entrance. The couple have reportedly been dating for about a month and met last autumn when they worked together on the film, "Wanderlust."

Other red carpet notables included Jennifer Love Hewitt in a red skin-tight Herve Leger dress, Alyssa Milano and her growing baby bump, Jennifer's BFF Chelsea Handler and movie co-stars Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jamie Foxx. ( photos © 2011 Joe Martinez / PictureLux)

About the film:

Management candidate Nick Hendricks (Jason Bateman) has been logging 12-hour days and eating everything his twisted supervisor Dave Harken (Kevin Spacey) dishes out, toward the promise of a well-earned promotion. But now he knows that's never going to happen. Meanwhile, dental assistant Dale Arbus (Charlie Day) has been struggling to maintain his self-respect against the relentless X-rated advances of Dr. Julia Harris, D.D.S. (Jennifer Aniston), when she suddenly turns up the heat. And accountant Kurt Buckman (Jason Sudeikis) has just learned that his company's corrupt new owner, Bobby Pellit (Colin Farrell), is not only bent on ruining his career but plans to funnel toxic waste into an unsuspecting population.

What can you do when your boss is a psycho, a man-eater or a total tool?

Quitting is not an option. These monsters must be stopped. So, on the strength of a few-too-many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con whose street cred is priced on a sliding scale (Jamie Foxx), the guys devise a convoluted but foolproof plan to rid the world of their respective employers... permanently. But even the best-laid plans are only as good as the brains behind them.

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