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Freida Pinto Signs Up To Rise Of The Apes
Freida Pinto is to play the lead female role in new movie 'Rise of the Apes'.The 'Slumdog Millionaire' star has signed up to star in the prequel to 'Planet of the Apes' alongside John Lithgow...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 June 2010
Fox's Tattoo Tribute To Rourke
MEGAN FOX has a permanent reminder of the time she spent working with MICKEY ROURKE - she went under the needle for a tattoo tribute in his honour.The Transformers actress became close friends with the...
By WENN on 15 June 2010
Scarlett Johansson's Downey Gift
Scarlett Johansson thinks Robert Downey Jr. was a "gift" to work with.The actress - who portrays Black Widow in 'Iron Man 2' - admits she enjoyed working alongside the actor, who plays the titular character...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 May 2010
Mickey Rourke's Actor Dislike
Mickey Rourke doesn't respect many other actors. The 57-year-old star - who received critical acclaim for his role as Randy 'The Ram' Robinson' in 'The Wrestler' - believes few people in Hollywood are as professional...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 May 2010
Rourke Scarred For Life After Wrestling Accident
MICKEY ROURKE has been left with permanent damage to his right arm after surgery failed to repair a torn muscle which was ripped from the bone during an arm wrestling match.The Wrestler star, 57, was...
By WENN on 04 May 2010
Rourke Has 'No Idea' What Iron Man 2 Is About
MICKEY ROURKE has "no idea" what his new movie IRON MAN 2 is about - as he didn't bother reading the script all the way through.The Wrestler star makes an appearance in the blockbuster sequel...
By WENN on 03 May 2010
Mickey Rourke To Marry
Mickey Rourke has got engaged.The former hellraiser, 57, reportedly proposed to 24-year-old Russian model Elena Kuletskaya last week and the smitten couple plan to marry next year in her home country.A source said: "They haven't...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 December 2009
Rourke To Marry In Russia?
MICKEY ROURKE is to marry for the third time - he's planning to wed his Russian girlfriend in her native country next year (10), according to a U.S. report.The Wrestler star is currently dating 24-year-old...
By WENN on 08 December 2009
Busey Named 'Unsexiest Star In Hollywood'
Movie veteran GARY BUSEY has been named and shamed as the unsexiest man in Hollywood in a new internet poll, edging out surprise contenders JUSTIN LONG, KEVIN SPACEY, MICKEY ROURKE and JOAQUIN PHOENIX.Editors at Moviefone.com...
By WENN on 30 November 2009
Rourke: 'I'll Never Date Another Actress'
MICKEY ROURKE has given up dating actresses because his divorce from CARRE OTIS left him emotionally scarred.The Wrestler actor endured a tumultuous relationship with Wild Orchid star Otis, which hit an all-time low when Rourke...
By WENN on 11 November 2009
Rourke Thanks Stallone And Jones For Support
MICKEY ROURKE has publicly thanked SYLVESTER STALLONE and SEX PISTOLS star STEVE JONES for standing by him when he hit rock bottom.The actor made a triumphant return to the big screen last year (08), with...
By WENN on 11 November 2009
Mickey Rourke's Freida Warning
Mickey Rourke told Freida Pinto she was too young to be at the Oscars.The 'Wrestler' star approached the 'Slumdog Millionaire' actress at the prestigious awards ceremony last February - during which Freida's film won eight...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 October 2009
Rourke's Mafia Links
Actor MICKEY ROURKE forged close bonds with leading members of the New York mob, according to two new books.The Wrestler star makes an appearance in Victoria Gotti's autobiography This Family of Mine, in which she...
By WENN on 18 October 2009
Rourke Blames Stepfather For Problems
MICKEY ROURKE has blamed his abusive stepfather for his drink and drug problems.The 57 year old made a triumphant return to the big screen last year (08), with a starring role in The Wrestler, after...
By WENN on 08 October 2009
Mickey Rourke Saved By Priest
Mickey Rourke says a priest saved his life.The 'Wrestler' star, who has battled alcohol and drug abuse, was on the verge of committing suicide when he turned to the Catholic Church for help.He reveals in...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 October 2009
Scarlett Johansson's Superhero Secret
Scarlett Johansson wants to surprise husband Ryan Reynolds with her "tight" 'Iron Man 2' outfit.The Hollywood actress - who portrays Natasha Romanoff and her sexy alter-ego, Russian spy Black Widow, in the new superhero movie...
By Bang Showbiz on 01 October 2009
Rourke's Race To Make Mafia Movie
MICKEY ROURKE is racing against time to shoot and release his new mafia movie THE ICE MAN - because the author of the book it's been adapted from is dying.Rourke plays real life assassin Richard...
By WENN on 28 September 2009
'Ice Man' Mickey Rourke
Mickey Rourke has signed up to star in 'The Ice Man'.The Hollywood actor will play real-life hitman Richard 'Iceman' Kuklinski in the movie and believes it will be his defining role, like boxing movie 'Raging...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 September 2009
Rourke: The Ice Man
MICKEY ROURKE has a killer new role - playing a Mafia assassin in THE ICE MAN.The star will also team up with the author of the original 2006 book, Phil Carlo, to produce the forthcoming...
By WENN on 23 September 2009
Rourke Held For Questioning At New York Airport
THE WRESTLER star MICKEY ROURKE was reportedly grilled by security officials at a New York airport last week (17Aug09), after trying to board a flight with thousands of dollars in cash.Rourke was stopped by airport...
By WENN on 25 August 2009
Mickey Rourke Saved By Sport
Mickey Rourke credits sport for saving his career.The 'Wrestler' actor - a former boxer who fought during his Hollywood hiatus - says he was able to find the mental strength to resurrect his career following...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 August 2009
Horny Superhero Robert Downey Jr
Robert Downey Jr. says 'Iron Man 2' is "horny".The actor - who plays inventor Tony Stark and his title character alter ego in the comic book film franchise - revealed the sequel has been 'sexed...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 July 2009
Rourke Eyeing New York Move
MICKEY ROURKE is eyeing a move back to his native New York - the actor is reportedly on the hunt for a new home in Manhattan.The Wrestler star, who grew up in Schenectady County but...
By WENN on 16 July 2009
Gwar Star To Fight Wrestler Smothers
Masked GWAR rocker ODERUS URUNGUS is set to follow MICKEY ROURKE's example by stepping into the wrestling ring with a professional fighter.The Wrestler star Rourke went head-to-head with Chris Jericho in April's (09) televised Wrestlemania...
By WENN on 05 June 2009
Rourke In Mona Lisa Remake
MICKEY ROURKE is to star in a remake of the 1986 British gangster movie MONA LISA. The Wrestler star will portray an ex-con working as a chauffeur for a high-class escort, rumoured to be played by...
By WENN on 17 May 2009
Mickey Rourke Set For Mona Lisa Remake
He is no oil painting, but MICKEY ROURKE has signed up to star in a remake of MONA LISA. Fortunately for the rubber-lipped actor, he will not have to master an enigmatic smile as the...
By Contributor on 15 May 2009
Rourke Broke His Hand Wrestling Jericho
MICKEY ROURKE's wrestling match with CHRIS JERICHO was no easy victory - the actor walked out of the ring with a broken hand. Rourke went head-to-head with the professional grappler earlier this month (Apr09) at the...
By WENN on 28 April 2009
Rourke Brought To Tears By Basinger Letter
MICKEY ROURKE teared up when he received a heartfelt letter from his 9½ WEEKS co-star KIM BASINGER, expressing how much she loved THE WRESTLER. The movie star admits the note from his old friend meant as...
By WENN on 18 April 2009
Fox To Play Rourke's Angel
TRANSFORMERS star MEGAN FOX is to play MICKEY ROURKE's angel in a new period drama. The odd couple will team up in new movie Passion Plays, according to The Hollywood Reporter. In the film, Rourke will...
By WENN on 03 April 2009
Eric Roberts Gets The Comeback Boost Rourke Predicted
JULIA ROBERTS' brother ERIC is on the verge of a major acting comeback - just as pal MICKEY ROURKE predicted at last month's (Feb09) Independent Spirit Awards. And it's a role in comeback king Rourke's new...
By WENN on 18 March 2009
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