This week, celebrities news reports that Alicia Keys is in a custody dispute with her husband. Christina Haack's husband has filed for full parental rights to their son. Other news topics this week include Alicia Keys’ relationship with her mom, and her 41st round the sun. Marlon Wayans defends Dave Chappelle. Plus, many more. Stay tuned for the latest celebrity news.
Alicia Keys' relationship and mother
The New York Times recently reported on the strained relationship between Alicia Keys' mother and her. Teresa Augello, Teresa Augello's mother of Italian origin, raised the singer in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen. Her mother introduced her to classical music as a child and taught her piano lessons. Although she did have no close relationship with her father but her mother was an influential influence on her child.
She is not a pop singer anymore but her mom is still an influence in her daughter’s lives. She has been active in charity and was awarded the Amnesty International Ambassador to Conscience. She also founded Keep a Child Alive, an organization that helps children with mental health issues. In a 2016 interview, she called attention to racial disparity and other ills in a Guardian interview.
Jessica Alba's 41st Tour Around the Sun
Jessica Alba celebrated her 41st trip around all of the sun with her friends and family last month. Delilah is a Los Angeles hotspot where Jessica celebrated her birthday. She rented the entire restaurant. Cash Warren, her husband, and their two children Honor and Haven were there to support the star. Honor and Haven are respectively seven and four years old. The actress shared touching messages on her social media accounts.
The actress shared a video of her family celebrating her birthday. She and her kids celebrated the birthday in style, hosting a casual, outdoor party at Honest Company headquarters. A full meal was provided, with cupcakes and birthday hats being given to all the guests. Jessica is known to be comfortable while on vacation and joked about the casual clothes she wore. Her kids also posted photos of them in fun costumes, which the star has used as a backdrop for her countless Instagram posts.
Ant Anstead, Christina Haack’s ex and husband, filed for full custody of their son
Ant Anstead filed for full custody of Christina Haack and their 2-year old son Hudson London Anstead. Anstead claims Haack caused Hudson to be in danger and put his health at stake. In court documents, Ant Anstead claimed that Haack was putting Hudson at risk of harm and harassing his nanny and publicist.
After the divorce was finalized in June, Anstead and Haack separated. Anstead claimed he was Hudson's primary father and that Haack only had nine days per month with him during the last twenty months. Anstead also raised concerns about Haack's parenting, claiming that Hudson was sunburned when he was younger and had COVID-19. Haack filed a response to Anstead's filing, asserting that the allegations were not true.
Marlon Wayans defends Dave Chappelle
After a Netflix special that upset some feathers, Marlon Wayans defends Dave Chappelle. He was well-known for his comments about transgender females. It's not surprising that his special received much criticism from both critics and fans. E! interviewed Wayans. Wayans talked with E!
Netflix's new standup comedy, "The Closer," was met with protests by transgenders after Wayans made comments about them. Wayans has since defended Wayans saying that Chappelle is defending J.K. Rowling, author of "Harry Potter," who has previously publicly attacked transgenders, claiming they are threatening gender identity. While Wayans may have a point, he is wrong about transgender persons.
FAQ
It is called Hollywood.
The first film industry was founded in California in 1887 by D.W. Griffith. It was named in honor of its Los Angeles location, known at the time as "Hollywood".
It was an exciting place to visit and the name stuck. People came from all parts of the country to see what was going on there.
Hollywood is still an integral part of American culture. We have movies. There are also music videos. Commercials. These are all known as Hollywood.
How much does it cost to distribute a feature film?
A typical distribution deal will cost between $100,000-$150,000.
The average theater cost is about $10,000.
The average screen cost is about $5,000
If you have 100 screens, your distribution fee will be about $500,000.
Your distribution fees would be $50,000 if you had ten screens.
What are the salaries of actors?
For independent films, the average salary for an actor is less than $100,000. Most actors receive around $10,000 - $20,000 per film. Many actors don't get paid. It all depends on their success. Some actors are successful and make millions. Others struggle to find work.
Are foreign sales worth more to Hollywood than domestic?
Yes, but only a little. In 2017, foreign revenues accounted for about 17% of total revenue. 83% of total revenue came from domestic sources.
Over half of the world’s population is found in overseas markets.
This means many people who might never watch a movie at home will still want to see yours.
Are Hollywood and Bollywood bigger than Bollywood?
Producing films that are well-received is the most difficult challenge.
Problem is, there are many films competing for viewers' time and money. The problem is that you will not be seen if you aren't different from the rest.
But what makes a movie successful? What makes an actor famous or a director? Or a director? Talent is not enough. It also requires luck. It doesn't matter if your actors are the best in the world. But a poor script will make you lose everything.
Films can be divided into two categories: blockbuster films with large budgets or independent productions. Production and distribution of blockbuster movies costs hundreds of millions. They are made by huge studios, who want to make sure their movies reach as many people possible. However, these films with big budgets appeal mostly to older viewers.
Independent films are smaller-scale productions that may have to be financed individually or by groups of investors. These films focus on niche markets or cater to particular tastes. They're usually less expensive to produce and market. However, this doesn't mean that they're always cheaper to watch. Many indie films are hard to find.
Is it possible to have both types of films? What are the best movies for independent cinema? Hollywood is more important than Bollywood. That's because Hollywood produces almost twice as many movies per year as India does!
Statistics
- By 1911, approximately 60 to 70 percent of films imported into Great Britain were American. (en.wikipedia.org)
- "[116]"38% of films employed 0 or 1 woman in the roles considered, 23% employed two women, 28% employed 3 to 5 women, and 10% employed 6 to 9 women. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The author of the study noted that "The percentage of female speaking roles has not increased much since the 1940s when they hovered around 25 percent to 28 percent." (en.wikipedia.org)
- In 2019, that percentage increased to 40 percent. (en.wikipedia.org)
- If we translate this to a percentage, we get 28%, so let's be generous and say that ‘Hollywood studios' release about ⅓ of the movies released in the U.S. and Canada each year. (glitteratilobotomy.com)
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How to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce established the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960. The HWOF's Los Angeles location is at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard. It is composed of 2,711 stars embedded into sidewalks along Hollywood Boulevard. Each star represents an individual who contributed to popular culture, such as television, radio or theater. The HWOF currently lists 1,922 people.
To become a member of the HWOF, you must submit your name to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which then submits your name to the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. Once approved, you receive a certificate of eligibility, which includes your name, date of birth, city of residence, occupation, and category. A bronze plaque with your name inscribed on it is also included. This plaque is affixed to a concrete base in front of the designated star.
If a member of the HWOF has nominated you, or if your contributions are significant to films, television, radio or theatre, or any other part of popular culture, you can apply for a Star. A committee evaluates the nominations and decides whether to approve them. If they do, they send a letter to the applicant's home address explaining their decision. If the person accepts the nomination, he/she receives a second letter confirming acceptance. The Hollywood Chamber of commerce then sends $25 to the City of Los Angles Department of Cultural Affairs.
The department issues a check payable the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which then sends the check directly to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Foundation. The foundation pays artists or organizations whose applications were accepted. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce then pays half of the fee ($12.50). The other half goes to the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Once an artist has received their star, he/she is eligible to be listed in the HWOF. To be included in the HWOF, your balance must be paid to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The amount due is dependent on the number of years since you were first recognized. If you were first honoured in 1990, then you would owe $15,000. You would be responsible for $10,000 if you had been nominated previously in 1980.
Contact the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to get your name removed from the HWOF and to repay any outstanding debts. They will remove your name permanently from the HWOF list.
How old does one have to get a star on the HWOF?
Nominations are open to anyone over 18 years of age. To be eligible for a star, you must still be alive. After receiving a Star, one can still be Nominated for another star after ten Years.
What happens if I die before my star gets put up?
Your family members can nominate you for a star. If there are no known living relatives, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will place the memorial marker in front of it.
Why not use a new street, instead of staring at everyone?
The HWOF isn't meant to be an historical monument. It's meant to be a tribute to those who have contributed to film history.
What happened with the stars that were stolen? The thieves took approximately 1,200 stars. Each star is approximately 250-300 lbs in weight. That's about 4 tons of stars!