Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 2-8 Jul 30, 2009
Actor Billy Bob Thornton is 54. Actress Kym Karath ("The Sound of Music") is 51. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
NASA Refurbishes Video of Moon Landing Jul 17, 2009
Billy Bob Thornton was excellent as a NASA guy in Armageddon. They erased the tapes. (CBS News)
Eyewitness to evil Jul 17, 2009
"It's refreshing to do a wholly original creation. Now I also come armed with the experience of working with actors, the great Cate Blanchett on The Gift and Billy Bob Thornton on A Simple Plan, and I've learnt the importance of having the audience see through the protagonist's eyes.". The idea for Drag Me To Hell came about years ago when Raimi and his elder brother, Ivan, wrote a short story, The Curse, inspired by their Aunt Minnie. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Daily guide for radio and television Jul 16, 2009
Billy Bob Thornton in a chilling tale of a man just released from a mental institution. R (1996). (Boston Globe)
Celebrity softball Jul 14, 2009
Actor Billy Bob Thornton was part of the event. Jeff Roberson/AP More. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Going All-in: Hollywood cant top this Jul 12, 2009
The film version of "Friday Night Lights," with Billy Bob Thornton and Tim McGraw, reshuffles some facts and game locations, but is relatively close to the real story. The TV series takes yet another direction, both of which are OK considering the amount of territory covered by H.G. Bissinger in his marvelous book that launched this franchise. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Daily TV guide Jul 10, 2009
Real Time With Bill Maher at 11 p.m. on HBO. Interviews with actress Cameron Diaz, director Oliver Stone, and actor Billy Bob Thornton. Late Show With David Letterman at 11:35 p.m. on Chs. (Boston Globe)
Hamels, wife to host fundraiser Monday Jul 8, 2009
Actors Billy Bob Thornton and Tony Shalhoub and others are a few of the celebrities who could attend, along with Major Leaguers in town for the All-Star Game next Tuesday. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
The Skinny On "Manorexia" Jul 1, 2009
Stars like Billy Bob Thornton and Dennis Quaid have admitted to having eating disorders, raising the profile of a condition health care providers still know very little about. Author Gary Grahl documented his own personal struggle with anorexia in his book. (CBS News -- Early Show)
More coverage in Features Jun 26, 2009
4:18 a.m. June 25 The estranged daughter of actor Billy Bob Thornton has been indicted on several charges in the death of a 1-year-old girl she was baby sitting in central Florida. LOS ANGELES, 3:43 a.m. June 25 Harmless comic characters or racist robots. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Thorntons estranged daughter indicted Jun 26, 2009
Amanda Brumfield, the estranged daughter of actor Billy Bob Thornton, is shown in a booking mug provided by the Orange County Jail on Wednesday ... - The estranged daughter of actor Billy Bob Thornton has been indicted on several charges in the death of a 1-year-old girl she was baby sitting in central Florida. (MSNBC -- News)
Robots break record Jun 26, 2009
Baby sitter indicted The estranged daughter of actor Billy Bob Thornton has been indicted on several charges in the death of a 1-year-old girl she was baby sitting in central Florida. Amanda Brumfield, 29, faces charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and aggravated manslaughter of a child. (Boston Globe)
Brad and Ange 'run back to their exes' Jun 23, 2009
While Jolie has been talking through her marital troubles with her ex Billy Bob Thornton - when they reportedly discuss the "great sex life they had" - the magazine says Pitt has had another clandestine meeting with Aniston. After meeting for a late-night drink in New York last week, Pitt spent "50 minutes" at Jen's house in Beverley Hills where she "sipped wine and Brad drank Heineken", NW says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Baby's Death Like Natasha's? Jun 2, 2009
Billy Bob Thornton said through a rep that he has to spoken to his daughter in years, and that his heart goes out to the family of the deceased infant. Billy Bob Thornton's ex wife claims their daughter did nothing wrong during the events that led to the death of a 1-year-old child she was babysitting back in October -- and claims the incident was eerily similar to the death of Liam Neeson's wife. (Fox News)
Report: Billy Bob Thornton's daughter charged in kid's death Jun 2, 2009
-- The oldest daughter of Billy Bob Thornton faces charges in the death of a 1-year-old girl she was babysitting in October, a celebrity gossip Web site reported Sunday. Ocoee police confirmed that 29-year-old Amanda Brumfield is charged with child neglect causing harm or disability and was in custody. (KHOU.com, TX)
Letters to the Pink Jun 1, 2009
Billy Bob Thornton story a great read. Editor - Thanks for Ruthe Stein's great April 26 story about Billy Bob Thornton. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Celebrity Web site: Oldest daughter of Billy Bob Thornton charged in death of 1-year-old girl Jun 1, 2009
Optimus Prime forms an alliance with international armies to again save Earth from the Decepticons, who have returned on a mission to kidnap Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) in the "Transformers" sequel premiering June 24. Exclusive behind-the-scenes pics from television and movie sets. (FOX61, CT)
Actor Thornton's daughter arrested Jun 1, 2009
Billy Bob Thornton's daughter arrested in baby's death - CNN.com ... Billy Bob Thornton's daughter arrested in baby's death ... (CNN) -- The daughter of actor Billy Bob Thornton has been arrested in Florida on charges of child neglect resulting in the death of an infant, police said Sunday. (CNN -- Law)
'Father Oprah:' Church Is About Forgiveness Jun 1, 2009
The oldest daughter of Billy Bob Thornton faces charges in the death of a 1-year-old girl she was babysitting in October, a celebrity gossip Web site reported Sunday. Three people were hurt in northwest Jacksonville Saturday afternoon when a vehicle runs through a red light, sending a car crashing into to people and a convenience store. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Billy Bob Thornton's Daughter Charged in Death of Baby (10:18 p.m.) Jun 1, 2009
(AP) - The oldest daughter of Billy Bob Thornton faces charges in the death of a 1-year-old girl she was babysitting in October, a celebrity gossip Web site reported Sunday. Ocoee police confirmed that 29-year-old Amanda Brumfield is charged with child neglect causing harm or disability and was in custody. (WTVR.com, VA)
Billy Joel drummer files NY lawsuit over royalties May 25, 2009
See This Billy Bob Thornton Movie Free on Crackle. Watch Now. (Yahoo News)
Cowboy chords May 9, 2009
(Yes, like Kevin Bacon, Billy Bob Thornton, Russell Crowe, and Jared Leto, Costner fancies himself a frontman when he's not making movies. The gig, scheduled because Costner is in town filming "The Company Men," wasn't widely advertised, and it showed: Just six people went to the pre-show meet-and-greet. (Boston Globe)
A busy playmaker May 4, 2009
It's clear that Costner doesn't take this side project as seriously as, say, Billy Bob Thornton, who recently threw a fit on Canadian radio because he objected to being called an actor. (Thornton was promoting his new album. (Boston Globe)
Billy Bob Thornton likes staying put Apr 28, 2009
After listening to Billy Bob Thornton go on about his neuroses, it's tempting to send him a bill for psychological services rendered. Then again, he is much more amusing than an average neurotic. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Shocking Celebrity Tantrums Apr 28, 2009
Billy Bob Thornton the musician, not the actor (well, yes, the actor, but, anyway) recently had a bizarre Joaquin Phoenix-like "is this for real?" interview with Canadian radio DJ Jian Ghomeshi, to promote "Modbilly," the third album from his band, the Boxmasters. He answered pretty much every question with, "I don't know what you mean." But when Jian asked about musical influences, the Oscar-winner began rambling about movie-monster magazines. (Fox News)
Movie stars sometimes hit sour notes in music Apr 28, 2009
Acting skill doesn't always translate got that, Billy Bob Thornton. Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters, seen performing at the South By Southwest music festival in March, had to cancel numerous Canadian appearances after Thornton insulted northern audiences ... Recently Billy Bob Thornton, Oscar-winning screenwriter and two-time Oscar-nominated actor, angered much of Canada with his behavior during a recent interview to promote his band, the Boxmasters. (MSNBC -- News)
Billy Bob's tantrum raises new questions Apr 17, 2009
So it was for the egomaniac Billy Bob Thornton, a guy I had vaguely heard of as some kind of minor Hollywood character actor, but who is apparently also a creator of the kind of nostalgic bourbon-and-freight-cars rock that CBC Radio in all its channels so sweetly, helplessly adores. I never would have listened to a radio interview with such a guy had the interview not turned out to be so wildly illuminating. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Five things, three notes - and one question Apr 14, 2009
Billy Bob Thornton and his new band, the Boxmasters, appeared on Jian Ghomeshi's CBC Radio show Q last Wednesday for an interview that was so unusual, the video went viral within moments; parodies appeared the next day and are still coming; and everyone from Howard Stern to The New York Times took notice. The group was in town, touring with Ray Price and Willie Nelson (and have since left the Canadian portion of the tour): a friend saw the Thursday night show at Toronto's Massey Hall, and heard... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Cast announced for Lucas' war drama `Red Tails' Apr 13, 2009
In a radio appearance reminiscent of David's Letterman's recent interview with actor-turned-rapper Joaquin Phoenix, Billy Bob Thornton gave a puzzling and difficult interview Wednesday. LOS ANGELES - Katie Holmes is headed back to the stage, this time for the annual Memorial Day weekend concert in Washington, D.C.. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Brecht's granddaughter takes on the in-crowd Apr 13, 2009
Billy Bob Thornton, we have learned, will stonewall you if you even breathe a word about his acting career when you interview him about his music sideline. But Johanna Schall, a German theatre director currently in Toronto helming a production of Moli. (Globe and Mail)
Lumps in the gravy? Billy Bob leaves Canada Apr 13, 2009
Actor and musician Billy Bob Thornton has tried to put his problems with Canada and a certain CBC radio host behind him by leaving the country altogether ... A day after Billy Bob Thornton said Canadian audiences were like mashed potatoes but no gravy, he now says he loves Canada. (Globe and Mail)
* PLANET POP Apr 13, 2009
A day after Billy Bob Thornton said Canadian audiences were like mashed potatoes without gravy, the actor professed his love for the Great White North. I love Canada, absolutely, said the 53-year-old actor. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
MOVIE REVIEW: 'Observe' sometimes makes us look away Apr 12, 2009
The only thing missing from the mayhem in "Observe and Report" is Billy Bob Thornton lurking in a corner of the shopping mall, guzzling booze in a Santa Claus suit. When looking for thematic ancestors, "Bad Santa" may be the closest relative to "Observe and Report," but the latter is much meaner. (North County Times)
Thornton Blames Host For Odd Interview Apr 12, 2009
Andrew H. Walker/Getty ImagesBilly Bob Thornton ... Billy Bob Thornton is blaming CBC broadcaster Jian Ghomeshi for his bizarre interview on Canadian public radio Wednesday that was videotaped and available to viewers over the Web ... Billy Bob Thornton is blaming a CBC broadcaster for his bizarre interview on Canadian public radio Wednesday that was videotaped and available to viewers over the Web. (KIRO TV, WA)
Billy Bob Thornton Booed Onstage, Cancels Canada Tour Apr 12, 2009
Attempt to explain bizarre radio interview leads to jeers from audience. I talked to this a--hole yesterday. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Thornton's band cancels Canadian tour Apr 12, 2009
TORONTO - Billy Bob Thornton's band has canceled the rest of its Canadian tour after the actor compared the country's fans to mashed potatoes with no gravy in a testy interview that caused a sensation online ... Entertainment Weekly's Web site ran the headline, "Billy Bob Thornton: What's his problem?". (MSNBC -- News)
Keith livid about Rolling Stone story by Hawke Apr 11, 2009
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New On DVD: 'Bedtime Stories,' 'Doubt' Apr 11, 2009
Billy Bob Thornton is blaming a CBC broadcaster for his bizarre interview on Canadian public radio Wednesday that was videotaped and available to viewers over the Web. Caregiving. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Part of 'Cuckoo's' hospital to be saved for museum Apr 11, 2009
In a radio appearance reminiscent of David's Letterman's recent interview with actor-turned-rapper Joaquin Phoenix, Billy Bob Thornton gave a puzzling and difficult interview Wednesday. MOVIE NEWS. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Billy Bob In Hot Water With Canadian Fans Apr 11, 2009
Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters perform at the SXSW Music Festival Festival in Austin, Texas on March 18, 2009 ... 00004000 (AP) A day after Billy Bob Thornton said Canadian audiences were like mashed potatoes without gravy, the actor professed his love for the Great White North ... Entertainment Weekly's website ran the headline, "Billy Bob Thornton: What's his problem?" and the L.A. Times was similarly damning with its own headline, "Billy Bob Thornton, crazier than Joaquin Phoenix - is... (CBS News)
Nelson could teach Billy Bob Thornton more than a few things Apr 11, 2009
So let's deal with Billy Bob Thornton right away, the very junior partner on Willie Nelson's current concert tour ... A day after Billy Bob Thornton said Canadian audiences were like mashed potatoes but no gravy, he now says he loves Canada. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Billy Bob Thornton Gives Bizarre Interview Apr 10, 2009
Andrew H. Walker/Getty ImagesBilly Bob Thornton ... In a radio appearance reminiscent of David's Letterman's recent interview with actor-turned-rapper Joaquin Phoenix, Billy Bob Thornton gave a puzzling and difficult interview Wednesday. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Billy Bob Thornton's odd interview Apr 10, 2009
Billy Bob Thornton makes waves during music interview - CNN.com ... Billy Bob Thornton makes waves during music interview ... Billy Bob Thornton and Boxmasters band mates appear on Canadian radio show. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Billy Bob Thornton tussles with radio host Apr 10, 2009
April 9: Musician Billy Bob Thornton gets agitated during an interview with Canadian radio host Jian Ghomeshi ... In a 6 a.m. interview Wednesday morning in Toronto, Canada, on the CBC radio show Studio Q, Billy Bob Thornton refused to answer questions posed to him by the show's host, Jian Ghomeshi, and then, when confronted by Ghomeshi, lectured the host on how to do his job. (MSNBC -- News)
Scoop: Jail was funfor McConaughey Apr 10, 2009
RTVApril 9: Musician Billy Bob Thornton gets agitated during an interview with Canadian radio host Jian Ghomeshi. Msnbc. (MSNBC -- News)
Billy Bob interview turns a bit bizarre Apr 10, 2009
In a radio appearance reminiscent of Joaquin Phoenix's on David Letterman's TV show, Billy Bob Thornton gave a puzzling interview yesterday. On Canada's CBC radio, Thornton evaded simple questions and criticized the host for mentioning that he is a movie actor and screenwriter. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Did Billy Bob Thornton out-weird Joaquin? Apr 10, 2009
Did Billy Bob Thornton out-weird Joaquin ... Did Billy Bob Thornton out-weird Joaquin ... In a radio appearance reminiscent of David s Letterman s recent interview with actor-turned-rapper Joaquin Phoenix, Billy Bob Thornton gave a puzzling and difficult interview Wednesday. (KHOU.com, TX)
Thornton clashes with radio host Apr 10, 2009
Billy Bob Thornton has clashed with a radio show host after taking offence to being referred to as an "Oscar-winning actor", rather than a musician. The star was appearing on Canada's CBC radio show Studio Q to promote his band The Boxmasters and their latest album. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Efron goes viral on Web site Apr 10, 2009
In this photo taken Wednesday, March 18, 2009, Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters perform at the SXSW Music Festival Festival in Austin, Texas. In a radio appearance reminiscent of David's Letterman's interview with actor-turned-rapper Joaquin Phoenix, Billy Bob Thornton gave a puzzling and intentionally difficult interview Wednesday, April 8, 2009 ... In a radio appearance reminiscent of David Letterman's recent interview with actor-turned-rapper Joaquin Phoenix, Billy Bob Thornton gave a... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Billy Bob Thornton makes waves during music interview Apr 9, 2009
(CNN) -- Do not call Billy Bob Thornton an actor when you are interviewing him about his music. Billy Bob Thornton's interview on a Canadian radio show is garnering lots of attention ... We now have a new Billy Bob Thornton character -- the musician who wants you to forget he was ever an actor. (CNN -- International)
Thornton pulls rock-star attitude on CBC Apr 9, 2009
com: Belligerent Billy Bob Thornton derails CBC Radio interview ... Belligerent Billy Bob Thornton derails CBC Radio interview ... TORONTO Actor-musician Billy Bob Thornton obviously wasn't happy, as he sat in the CBC radio studio Wednesday morning talking to Jian Ghomeshi, resulting in a bizarre on-air sparring match and sparking hundreds of listener e-mails. (Globe and Mail)
Rivaling Phoenix, Thornton Gives Odd Interview Apr 9, 2009
In a radio appearance reminiscent of David's Letterman's recent interview with actor-turned-rapper Joaquin Phoenix, Billy Bob Thornton gave a puzzling and difficult interview Wednesday. Appearing on CBC radio, the Canadian public broadcaster, Thornton evaded simple questions and criticized the host for mentioning his movie background. (Click2Houston, TX)
MOVIE REVIEW: 'Observe' sometimes makes us look away Apr 9, 2009
The only thing missing from the mayhem in "Observe and Report" is Billy Bob Thornton lurking in a corner of the shopping mall, guzzling booze in a Santa Claus suit. When looking for thematic ancestors, "Bad Santa" may be the closest relative to "Observe and Report," but the latter is much meaner. (North County Times)
Cinema du food court: Great mall movies Apr 8, 2009
Bad SantaAnother movie where a mall becomes the backdrop for criminal doings is Terry Zwigoffs hilariously anti-Christmas Christmas movie, where angry drunk Willie (Billy Bob Thornton, never better) takes annual gigs as a mall Santa so that he and his little-person sidekick (Tony Cox, who spends most of the film in an elf outfit) can case the place and rob it on Dec. 24. Given the films hilariously glaring political incorrectness, one suspects that the Del Amo Fashion Center in... (MSNBC -- News)
Rorschach is the new Freddy: Jackie... Apr 4, 2009
Early reports that Billy Bob Thornton was being considered for the role of the new Freddy puzzled some fans and angered many others. Petitions in favor of Englund's inclusion in the new film circulated widely over the internet as diehard horror and Englund fans expressed their dismay over the new direction of this beloved franchise. (Suite101.com)
Brad Pitt's marriage ultimatum Apr 2, 2009
" It was recently reported Brad had pleaded with Angelina to attend couples' counselling in a desperate bid to save their relationship. Angelina is said to have agreed, but only after seeking the advice of her ex-husband Billy Bob Thornton. A source told Britain's Grazia magazine: "This just caused more friction with Brad because although he doesn't have a problem with her talking to her exes, he doesn't understand why she would take Billy Bob's advice to try therapy as when he suggested it to... (Xinhuanet, China)
Foxx, Diaz, Renner will have you weeping Mar 25, 2009
Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Kim Basinger, Mickey Rourke, Winona Ryder, Amber Heard, Rhys Ifans, Jon Foster Director: Gregor Jordan Story: Based on the book of short stories by Brett Easton Ellis, the film takes a look at hedonism in early 80s Los Angeles through interweaving stories. Foster realizes his girlfriend (Heard) is sleeping around. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Natasha Richardson Critically Hurt in Skiing Accident Mar 18, 2009
Billy Bob Thornton, left to right, Natasha Richardson, Charlize Theron, and Patrick Swayze in the film "Waking up in Reno." (Gannett News Service, Elliott Marks/Miramax). More headlines. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Julia Roberts' Snub Shocker Mar 18, 2009
He replaced Billy Bob Thornton in the role, who was announced and then dropped out. I m sure there s a good story there. (Fox News)
You know the song, you heard it o... Mar 16, 2009
When he heard that the film Bad Santa was in production, to star Billy Bob Thornton, he put together a version of Silent Night played by a band who slurred their notes and sounded drunk. He contacted the producer. (New York Post -- Business)
Capturing the action Mar 15, 2009
" Billy Bob Thornton "Bad Santa. " Eddie Murphy "Starship Dave. (Montana Standard, MT)
Teacher shares love for acting (300) Mar 11, 2009
He also became good friends with Billy Bob Thornton during the filming of Sling Blade. Stewart only played a small part as Walter in the movie. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
'Sling Blade' on Encore Mar 10, 2009
Billy Bob Thornton (above) won a best adapted screenplay Oscar for this sweet, eerie movie. These days Thornton, who directed "All the Pretty Horses," spends most of his professional time acting. (Boston Globe)
Waiting list 3 months long for tattoo artist Garver Feb 28, 2009
Q What about the famous Angelina Jolie tattoo of her ex, Billy Bob Thornton, that she had removed. A Actually, a guy I worked for did that tattoo. (Erie Times-News, PA)
O'Brien's blog Feb 23, 2009
Speaking of Sean, Anybody ever see U-Turn with Penn,Nick Nolte,Powers Boothe, Jennifer Lopez, Billy Bob Thornton, Jon Voight, Claire Danes & Joaquin Phoenix. An Oliver Stone throw-away with a twisted ending. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
