'New York, I Love You' harbors surprises as well as the sub-par Oct 16, 2009
Orlando Bloom appears in one of the 10 vignettes in New York, I Love You ... New York, I Love You* * 1/2 out of fourStars: Bradley Cooper, Natalie Portman, Julie Christie, Anton Yelchin, Shia LaBeouf, Orlando Bloom, Cloris Leachman, Eli Wallach Andy Garcia, Hayden Christensen, Ethan Hawke, Robin Wright Penn, Christina RicciDirectors: Ten, including Mira Nair, Natalie Portman, Brett Ratner, Shekhar KapurRating: R for language and sexual contentRunning time: 1 hour, 50 minutesOpens Friday in... (USA Today -- Life)
Newark mayor takes feud to late night Oct 14, 2009
NEW YORK UNICEF has named actor Orlando Bloom its good will ambassador in recognition of his commitment to children's rights around the world. UNICEF said yesterday that Bloom, best known for his roles in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Lord of the Rings" films, plans to focus on raising awareness of the global organization and advocating for needy children worldwide. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hits and misses make up N.Y., I Love You Oct 14, 2009
Directors and stars, including Bradley Cooper, Shia LaBeouf, Natalie Protman and Orlando Bloom, combine forces to pay tribute to the Big Apple with a series of short vignettes ... Starring: Rachel Bilson, Orlando Bloom, Shia LaBeoufDirectors: Brett Ratner, Natalie Portman, moreRun time: 1 hour, 50 minutesMPAA rating: PG-13 ... But then Shunji Iwais piece featuring two more strangers (Orlando Bloom and Christina Ricci) who talk on the telephone is boring and goes nowhere. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Orlando Bloom New UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Oct 13, 2009
Orlando Bloom Named UNICEF's Goodwill Ambassador - @ The Movies News Story - KPRC Houston ... Orlando Bloom Named UNICEF's Goodwill Ambassador ... Orlando Bloom Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesOrlando Bloom. (Click2Houston, TX)
Bloom Named UNICEF's Goodwill Ambassador Oct 13, 2009
00004000 (AP) UNICEF has named Orlando Bloom its goodwill ambassador in recognition of his commitment to children's rights around the world. Bloom, best known for his roles in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Lord of the Rings" films, has supported UNICEF's work since 2007, when he first visited schools in impoverished districts of Nepal. (CBS News)
Actor Bloom is UN ambassador Oct 13, 2009
Orlando Bloom named UN ambassador. Orlando Bloom's first screen appearances were in the BBC TV show Casualty ... British actor Orlando Bloom is to be a goodwill ambassador for the UN children's organisation Unicef. (BBC News -- UK)
Infotainment Oct 10, 2009
Why do some womens hearts race over the feminine features of Orlando Bloom while others are more attracted to macho men like Daniel Craig. Being on the contraceptive pill could be the reason, according to British scientists. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Birth control pill could put women off macho men? Oct 9, 2009
Why do some women's hearts race over the feminine features of Orlando Bloom while others are more attracted to macho men like Daniel Craig. In this combination photo, Actor Orlando Bloom (L) attends a meeting with city officials in Sarajevo August 12, 2008, and British actor Daniel Craig waves to Japanese fans as he arrives at the Japanese premiere for his latest James Bond movie "Quantum of Solace" in Tokyo November 25, 2008. (People's Daily Online, China)
Plea deal ends 'Girls Gone Wild' founder tax case Sep 24, 2009
Trial exhibits that may have been shown to jurors included clippings from magazines showing celebrities such as Orlando Bloom and Kim Kardashian joined Francis at the estate in Mexico. The agreement comes weeks before the scheduled start of Francis' trial, which has been frequently delayed since a Nevada grand jury indicted him on tax evasion charges in 2007. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Depp Wavering on Pirates 4 Sep 20, 2009
More action, more sea monsters, less storylines, less Orlando Bloom. UPDATED: Captain Jack's next gets a curious title. (IGN FilmForce)
On Stranger Tides Sep 20, 2009
More action, more sea monsters, less storylines, less Orlando Bloom. by , IGN UK. (IGN FilmForce)
The PG's Fall Movie Preview Sep 3, 2009
" Oct. 9 "Couples Retreat": Comedy about Midwesterners who head for a tropical island resort so one pair can work on their marriage and the others vacation but they learn participation in couples therapy is not optional. Oct. 16 "The Road": Esquire magazine called it "the most important movie of the year," and Western Pennsylvania residents are certainly looking forward to it. Based on the Cormac McCarthy novel of the same name, it features Viggo Mortensen and young Kodi Smit-McPhee as father... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Spriz Shock On Victoria's Secret Carpet Aug 31, 2009
MIRANDA Kerr (above) learned that walking the red carpet can be dangerous the other night at the launch of Victoria's Secret's Heavenly Enchanted fragrance at The Grove in LA. The Aussie model, who dates Orlando Bloom, was momentarily blinded after being accidentally spritzed in the face with a bottle of the perfume by Melissa ("Dancing With the Stars") Rycroft. "Melissa was tel 00004000 ling people later she felt really bad," laughs a spy. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Scoop: Aniston will be part of Girls Gone Wild case Aug 28, 2009
So, Francis defense team plans to identify Aniston, Jack Nicholson, Vince Vaughn and Orlando Bloom as celebrity guests who stayed at Francis Mexican home in order to argue that the estate was an investment property leased to wealthy tenants, which warrant certain business deductions. Bruce Willis left off Surrogates promos Has Bruce Willis star finally fallen. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Favortie Babes of Summer Movies Aug 23, 2009
And she even managed to exude more femininity than Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom. That's a lot more difficult than it sounds. (IGN FilmForce)
A word from the king of torment Aug 22, 2009
So does Geoffrey Rush - and Orlando Bloom is pretty good with him. Holly Throsby, the ARIA winning singer and songwriter, is keen on him, as is her mother, the broadcaster Margaret Throsby. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Big Brother beau bashed Aug 5, 2009
Back then all eyes were on the model Miranda Kerrs Hollywood boyfriend, the actor Orlando Bloom, seated between Kerrs mother and grandmother and flanked by an army of cousins and friends. Yesterday, it was a lonely Therese Kerr, flying the flag for the family, not that the model seemed to mind. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Chicago director 'to swap high kicks for the high seas' Aug 2, 2009
Neither Keira Knightley nor Orlando Bloom are expected to return. Marshall is currently finishing work on the forthcoming musical Nine - a reworking of Federico Fellini's 81/2 - starring myriad Oscar winners including Daniel Day-Lewis, Judi Dench, Sophia Loren and Nicole Kidman. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Miranda on Orlando, fashion and family Aug 2, 2009
SUPERMODEL Miranda Kerr has flown into Sydney and scotched rumours that boyfriend Orlando Bloom has given her an ultimatum to accept his next marriage proposal or be dumped. What a load of baloney as if anyone would do that, she said yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Bloom's Los Angeles home burgled Jul 18, 2009
Cash and jewellery have been taken following a break-in at the Los Angeles home of Pirates of the Caribbean actor Orlando Bloom, police have said. No arrests have been made in the investigation into the burglary which police say happened while the 32-year-old actor was away. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Frank McCourt ‘not expected to live’ Jul 17, 2009
Burglary at star s home Los Angeles police are investigating a break-in at Orlando Bloom s home. Some cash and jewelry were reported stolen. (Boston Globe)
LAPD: Burglary at Orlando Bloom's home Jul 17, 2009
LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles police say they are investigating a break-in at Orlando Bloom s Los Angeles home. Also Online. (KHOU.com, TX)
Amanda Jacobs: Brushes with fame Jun 26, 2009
The dreamy Orlando Bloom lived in the same neighborhood as my school, but, unlike half the girls in my program, I never met him. After I saw Harry Potter I mean, Daniel Radcliffe in Equus and elbowed my way past a bunch of lame kids by the stage door, I was informed that the star was not feeling well and had already left via a different exit. (Medfield Press, MA)
Bloom in car crash Jun 20, 2009
Orlando Bloom was involved in a car crash in Los Angeles which happened few streets away from his accident two years ago. According to TMZ.com the actor's vehicle collided with another vehicle on 16 June, but he escaped without any physical harm. (iAfrica.com)
'Ocean's 12' star Vincent Cassel has 'Cross' to bear in Oz Jun 19, 2009
Ocean's 12' star Vincent Cassel has 'Cross' to bear in Oz Posted: 19 June 2009 1518 hrs. " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. (Channelnewsasia.com)
This week's fashion gossip Jun 5, 2009
" Esteban joined the label in 2007 when he was 23, and was praised after his first collection debuted last year. The fashion house is no stranger to working with celebrities. In 2008, the label and Avon teamed up to launch two fragrances U by Ungaro for Her and U by Ungaro for Him which Reese Witherspoon was the face of. Lindsay has previously spoken of her love of fashion, and has her own range of leggings and fake tan. Orlando Bloom was the special guest at New York's Burberry party. The... (iAfrica.com)
Umbrella Party May 30, 2009
The fashion label trotted umbrella-wielding girls out onto the penthouse of the Palace Hotel -- where chief executive Angela Ahrendts and creative designer Christopher Bailey joined such guests as Orlando Bloom, "Page Six Sean" Avery, Blake Lively and boy friend Penn Badgley -- to kee 00004000 p them dry as they sipped champagne in the drizzle. The partying wasn't with out a good cause: Mayor Bloom berg declared Thursday Bur berry Day after the company donated 500,000 to the Robin Hood... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Degarmo's Iraq Attack May 28, 2009
Diana DeGarmo Supports Troops, Has Her Identity Stolen. Wednesday, May 27, 2009. (Fox News)
'I'll Never Forget This' May 27, 2009
Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr learning how to play dominos and sipping Akvinta cocktails at the HOLLYWOOD DOMINO party in Cannes last Monday night. Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and "Dancing with the Stars'" Tony Dovolani stopping by the Upfronts lia sophia suite at the London NYC on Wednesday and Thursday respectively. (Fox News)
Whats in store for next years Oscars? May 21, 2009
Kingdom of Heaven Ridley Scott (Gladiator) directs the saga of a battling knight (Orlando Bloom) in Jerusalem during the Crusades. Scott revived the moribund Roman epic. (MSNBC -- Academy Awards)
Sharon Stone Suddenly Stick-Thin, Snaps Over Calling Chinese Earthquake 'Karma' May 8, 2009
Orlando Bloom and girlfriend Miranda Kerr, plus Bloom's ex Kate Bosworth, Ed Norton, Ashley Olson, Kate Hudson, Goldie Hawn, Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen, Jessica Alba, Liv Tyler and Molly Sims partying at SVEDKA Vodka's 8th Annual "Spring Fling" at the rooftop of the Gramercy Park Hotel in NYC on Saturday night. Mario Lopez, Russell Brand, Stephen Baldwin , Sean "P. Diddy" Combs at Prive Las Vegas following the big fight on Saturday night. (Fox News)
Friday's TV: Search For The Perfect Penis May 7, 2009
It features five deaths in 90 minutes, a host of exaggerated characters to enjoy loathing and a pre-Legolas Orlando Bloom with his shirt off. The conclusion to the murder mystery is satisfyingly unexpected but, as usual, also highly unlikely. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
David Denby: “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” and more. May 6, 2009
Channing Tatum has more grit than such other angel-faced actors as Orlando Bloom, Zac Efron, and the goofy Ashton Kutcher, but, at the moment, he seems like a greater Josh Hartnett rather than a lesser Paul Newman. Yet, even if the movie is a fake as a fight picture, it s still a decent commercial entertainment. (New Yorker)
Film brings Horton Foote's final work to life May 2, 2009
Other stars include Patricia Clarkson, Orlando Bloom, and Amber Tamblyn. Doyle, who won a Tony for directing "Sweeney Todd" on Broadway, had been offered other films but they weren't quite right: unsuitable extravaganzas, he said, or "something I couldn't link my head to.". (Boston Globe)
'Main Street' filming set to wrap up May 2, 2009
DURHAM -- Filming of "Main Street," the movie set in Durham and starring Orlando Bloom, Colin Firth and Ellen Burstyn, is close to wrapping up. . (Herald Sun)
Hollywood filming will affect traffic locally Apr 18, 2009
Based on the last screenplay by the late Horton Foote, the film stars Orlando Bloom as a Durham city policeman, who, along with four other characters, have their lives changed by the arrival of a stranger played by Colin Firth. Other stars include Ellen Burstyn, Andrew McCarthy, Amber Tamblyn and Patricia Clarkson. (Herald Sun)
The fat rise to the top - but only if they're dudes Apr 14, 2009
The dashing Orlando Bloom spent his first gig hanging out on a pigeon-shooting range in Britain working as a clay trapper, launching the small clay discs in the air for recreational shooters to pepper with bullets. Party girl/attention-seeker Lindsay Lohan was a babysitter. (Globe and Mail)
Road Trips and the American Dream Apr 11, 2009
Cameron Crowe's 2005 film stars British actor Orlando Bloom, Kirsten Dunst, and Susan Sarandon. Bloom, using an American accent, plays Drew Baylor, whose shoe design nearly bankrupts the trendy company that produced it. (Suite101.com)
Neeson signs on for first film since loss of wife Apr 10, 2009
Also upcoming for Neeson is the thriller The Red Circle, co-starring Orlando Bloom and Chow Yun-Fat. Production is slated to begin in the fall. (MSNBC -- News)
Like a prayer: celebrities and religion Apr 7, 2009
"When I asked her why she hadn't stuck with Catholicism, which incorporates belief in an afterlife, she snapped in reply: 'There's nothing consoling about being Catholic. They're all just laws and prohibitions. They don't help me negotiate the world.' '' The caricature of celebrity-friendly religions, of course, is that they are long on consolation and short on anything else, such as uncongenial moral codes or an actual God whose own celebrity, celeb-watching snarks suggest, might occasionally... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Old-school action heroes return to screen Mar 28, 2009
Two decades later, movie producers have discovered that no amount of visual effects can hide the fact that Orlando Bloom is a total wuss. And like bouquets of flowers (really badass flowers) poking up in a burnt-out forest, a familiar breed of tough-guy action hero has emerged. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Interview with Robert Patterson Mar 24, 2009
But remember the fate of Orlando Bloom: career death resulting from massive over hype ... However, rather than Orlando Bloom, I would be more likely to compare him to Leo Dicaprio right before Titanic's release. (Variety)
Kate Moss' charity kiss Mar 21, 2009
Moss who is currently dating The Kills frontman Jamie Hince was joined by actor Orlando Bloom and fashion designer Sadie Frost at the Mummy Rocks event which raised 50000 for hospital equipment and research programmes. The evening which was also celebrating motherhood was held at the Garrard jewellers flagship store near Bond Street, London, and was hosted by the Garrard's creative director Stephen Webster. (iAfrica.com)
Chow holds court Mar 8, 2009
The Red Circle is an action film directed by Hong Kongs Johnnie Toh with an international cast that includes Liam Neeson, Orlando Bloom and Alain Delon. The dramatic thriller Shanghai, too, features international stars including John Cusack, Gong Li and Ken Watanabe. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Catty Confrontation: Did Aniston Try To Catch Jolie In The Act? Feb 24, 2009
Unlike last year s star-studded soiree which attracted A-listers like Orlando Bloom, Elton John, Sean Penn, Petra Nemcova, Penelope Cruz, Stevie Wonder, Kate Beckinsale and Eva Longoria this party had no names attached and when we tried to find out why we were told that Prince is so particular about who is invited and keeps cutting the list. But clearly Prince didn t really want to be involved in the whole affair himself, as he refused to do any press and wouldn t even pose for the photographers... (Fox News)
Aston, Katherine roped in to star in Five Killers Feb 21, 2009
Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom, who is a. Dolly Parton will not make a guest appearance. (Oneindia)
Kidman donates to bushfire appeal Feb 13, 2009
"As Australians, I think the biggest thing is that no matter where you are in the world, we support each other and we rally. "That's why we wanted to show our support and we would like to donate A$500,000 on behalf of our family to the families that need it now," the actress said. My heart goes out to all the people and animals who have been affected Ellen DeGeneres Kidman and Urban are are among more than 150 leading politicians, musicians, sports stars and actors, who took part in the telethon... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Nettles to leave Midsomer Murders Feb 13, 2009
" he added. Series producer Brian True-May said he was confident that Midsomer Murders would continue to thrive with a new character at its helm. Nettles previously starred in BBC series Bergerac Laura Mackie, director of drama commissioning at ITV, said Nettles would be missed, and hoped to work with him on other projects in the future. Rural life The series centres on the fictional English county of Midsomer, where genteel rural life hides many dark secrets. Some 113 murders have been... (BBC News)
Sombre shades in a sober show Feb 12, 2009
The store's fashion ambassador, Miranda Kerr, with Gale and possibly Kerr's boyfriend, the Hollywood star Orlando Bloom, will take part in the Nine Network's telethon tonight ... THEY make a living in front of the lens, but Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr and her boy toy, Hollywood heart-throb Orlando Bloom, are averse to having their picture taken together. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Madonna and Demi's Oscars party Feb 12, 2009
The party will be strictly invitation only, and it should be a star-studded affair as last year's guests included Tom Cruise and his wife Katie Holmes, Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi, Cameron Diaz and Orlando Bloom. Despite hosting their own post-awards bash in aid of charity, Sir Elton John and David Furnish also attended the gathering last year after their AIDS Foundation benefit ended. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
David Jones collections launch in Sydney Feb 11, 2009
Kerr's actor boyfriend Orlando Bloom arrived moments before the show started, sliding into a front row next to the supermodel's grandmother. Elegant tailoring, block colours and leather, sheepskin and fake fur jackets were the key trends, with 60s inspired shapes also proving popular. (The Australian)
Three yelps for Wolfies' pups Feb 10, 2009
Last week Miranda Kerr created headlines by fretting that her Hollywood heart-throb beau, Orlando Bloom, might not be by her side for Valentine's Day. Just 24 hours later she was photographed posing suggestively with a semi-naked male model, her hand gently resting on his bare chest. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Orlando Bloom jets in for Miranda Kerr and Valentine's Day Feb 10, 2009
Orlando Bloom jets in for Miranda Kerr and Valentine's Day ... MIRANDA Kerr received her Valentine's Day surprise early when her Hollywood heart-throb boyfriend, Orlando Bloom jetted into town yesterday ... Actor Orlando Bloom has flown into Sydney to be with his lover, model Miranda Kerr. (Daily Telegraph)
Army Archerd Feb 10, 2009
Cloris also proudly told of her upcoming appearance at the Berlin Fest in "N.Y. Why I Love You" with Eli Wallace, Orlando Bloom, James Caan, Kevin Bacon, Shia LeBeouf and Natalie Portman. She'll be seen on the Hallmark Channel in "Love Takes Wing" with Lou Diamond Phillips. (Variety)
Top Gear revs up for Sydney Feb 8, 2009
No, its not Orlando Bloom … David Jones model Miranda Kerr cosies up to fellow model Didier Cohen at a fashion shoot in Waterloo yesterday for label Industrie, the latest to join the department store stable - for the full story see Business, page 21 ... No, its not Orlando Bloom … David Jones model Miranda Kerr cosies up to fellow model Didier Cohen at a fashion shoot in Waterloo yesterday for label Industrie, the latest to join the department store stable - for the full story see... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Taking good Kerr of fashion's golden girl Feb 8, 2009
As for a surprise Valentine's Day visit from her boyfriend, movie star Orlando Bloom, the Victoria's Secret model could not rule it out. "Who knows? I don't know," she said, coyly. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Kerr sleepy after raunchy night out with Orlando Feb 7, 2009
According to various gossip websites, Kerr and her Pirates Of The Caribbean actor boyfriend Orlando Bloom were partying at "exclusive Hollywood hot spot Teddy's" on Saturday night "when she suddenly began writhing sexily around him, much to the amazement of onlookers". Amazing indeed. (The Age, Australia)
