Singer, Actress Kaye Stevens Dies in Florida

THE Towns, Fla. (AP) Singer and actress Kaye Stevens, who carried out using the Rat Pack and would be a frequent guest on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show," has died in a central Florida hospital. She was 79.Good friend Gerry Schweitzer confirmed that Stevens died Wednesday in the Towns Hospital north of Orlando carrying out a fight with cancer of the breast and thrombus.Stevens, a longtime Florida resident, carried out with Rat Pack people including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Junior. and Joey Bishop. She also sang solo at venues like Caesar's Structure in Vegas and also the Plaza Hotel's Persian Room in NY City.Throughout the Vietnam War era, Stevens carried out for American soldiers within the battleground with Bob Hope's USO tour.Based on a handout from friend Rhonda Glenn, Stevens was created Catherine Louise Stephens in Pittsburgh. Her family eventually gone to live in Cleveland, in which a teenage Stevens got her start like a drummer and singer. She later married now deceased bandleader and trumpet player Tommy Amato, and also the couple carried out through the eastern U.S.Throughout a gig in Nj, Stevens is discovered by Erectile dysfunction McMahon, Carson's longtime partner, which brought to new reservations. Her large break came when she was playing a lounge in the Riviera Hotel in Vegas. Darlene Reynolds grew to become ill and was not able to do in the primary room. Stevens completed and was an immediate hit.Besides singing, Stevens also behaved in film and tv. She made an appearance in six movies, generating a Golden Globe nomination in 1964 for "The Brand New Interns." She would be a regular celebrity player on game shows and made an appearance like a regular on "Times of Our Way Of LifeInch from 1974-79.Throughout yesteryear 2 decades, Stevens began her very own ministry and started carrying out only Christian and loyal music. She staged good things about improve St. Vincent Catholic Chapel in her own longtime home of Margate, Fla., where city authorities named a park in her own recognition.Copyright 2011 Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. THE Towns, Fla. (AP) Singer and actress Kaye Stevens, who carried out using the Rat Pack and would be a frequent guest on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show," has died in a central Florida hospital. She was 79.Good friend Gerry Schweitzer confirmed that Stevens died Wednesday in the Towns Hospital north of Orlando carrying out a fight with cancer of the breast and thrombus.Stevens, a longtime Florida resident, carried out with Rat Pack people including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Junior. and Joey Bishop. She also sang solo at venues like Caesar's Structure in Vegas and also the Plaza Hotel's Persian Room in NY City.Throughout the Vietnam War era, Stevens carried out for American soldiers within the battleground with Bob Hope's USO tour.Based on a handout from friend Rhonda Glenn, Stevens was created Catherine Louise Stephens in Pittsburgh. Her family eventually gone to live in Cleveland, in which a teenage Stevens got her start like a drummer and singer. She later married now deceased bandleader and trumpet player Tommy Amato, and also the couple carried out through the eastern U.S.Throughout a gig in Nj, Stevens is discovered by Erectile dysfunction McMahon, Carson's longtime partner, which brought to new reservations. Her large break came when she was playing a lounge in the Riviera Hotel in Vegas. Darlene Reynolds grew to become ill and was not able to do within the primary room. Stevens completed and was an immediate hit.Besides singing, Stevens also behaved in film and tv. She made an appearance in six movies, generating a Golden Globe nomination in 1964 for "The Brand New Interns." She would be a regular celebrity player on game shows and made an appearance like a regular on "Times of Our Way Of LifeInch from 1974-79.Throughout yesteryear 2 decades, Stevens began her very own ministry and started carrying out only Christian and loyal music. She staged good things about improve St. Vincent Catholic Chapel in her own longtime home of Margate, Fla., where city authorities named a park in her own recognition.Copyright 2011 Connected Press. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Healthy Hollywood: Get Movin Monday Be On The Go Like Heidi Klum!

First Launched: December 26, 2011 1:18 PM EST Credit: Getty Images NY., N.Y. -- Caption Heidi Klum runs in NY City about this summer time 22, 2011Fitness trends may appear and vanish, but running is not going away soon! Punching the street for exercise is an easy way of getting your heart-moving and tone your current body. Ultimately, running doesn't need an expensive gym membership you simply need an excellent set of sports footwear and apparel (decent weather - a benefit) and youre off and running. Heidi Klum, Reese Witherspoon, Josh Duhamel, and Fergie are a handful of in the stars who've a large desire for running and so are frequently spotted out for just about any jog inside their neighborhood. If you're looking for any completely new workout in 2012, why not give controlling a try it's been a well known kind of exercise for any very long time. It's difficult to build up an excellent excuse for missing your run. If this involves fitness benefits, running can be a fundamental exercise that evolves core strength and aerobic endurance, while burning calories and trimming excess body body fat. Running conditions your body to greater perform than nearly any sport or fitness activity, unveils Carson Caprara, a product line manager at Brooks. The key gear to buy is running shoes. You'll find hundreds of shoes decide from, and likely basically a few that will work perfectly for that individual needs. Consequently, I cant stress enough the value of obtaining a specialist take a look at ft type and recommend a range of shoes which are outfitted for you personally. Once you have simplified it lower to some couple of shoes, base your selection round the shoe that feels preferred inside your ft. You should not feel any major pressure points or immediate irritation, adds Carson. So, if you're thinking about finding your soulmate in 2012 professionals at Brooks tell Healthy Hollywood 3 fundamental ideas to help you get started. 1. Everything starts with proper equipment. You need to find some running shoes that really work efficiently along with your ft mechanics and offer a enjoyable running experience that keeps you excited revisit the road for your upcoming run. If you have been great stores across the country that could provide a fundamental ft analysis and offer a recommendation for your proper footwear to suit your needs. 2. Don't Start Too Quickly! The fastest road to a running injury arises from trying a lot of, too soon. If this describes the very first time running, start with a strollOrrun routine and progressively reduce the amount of walk time before you run 3 miles or maybe more simultaneously. It is also an excellent guideline to not enhance your running mileage by greater than 15% every week. Give consideration towards the body if you feel excessively fatigued take one more day off prior to the next run. 3. Stretch and add core strength exercise for the routine. Stretch not less than a couple of minutes pre and publish your run. This can help speed recovery, reduce the risk of injuries, and improve efficiency. It is also wise to include push-ups, sit-ups together with other core strength exercises for the weekly regimen. To learn more about running shoes, mind to internet.brooksrunning.com Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Demi Lovato Lashes Out at Disney Funnel for Eating Disorders Jokes

Demi Lovato Demi Lovato required to her Twitter account Friday to scold the Disney Funnel for including an eating disorders joke in a single of their shows. The previous star of Disney's Sonny Having a Chance tweeted concerning the joke made around the network's comedy Shake Up - among the female figures states, "I possibly could just eat you up -- well, basically ate" - and blasted Disney to make light of the extremely medical problem that forced her to exit her series after two seasons. Lovato, 19, went through treatment this past year to have an eating disorders and self-injuries and it has been open about her have a problem with bulimia since she completed treatment in The month of january. The previous star of Sonny Having a Chance tweeted concerning the Shake Up joke - "I possibly could just eat you up, well, basically ate" - and proceeded to blast Disney to make a tale concerning the very medical problem that forced her to exit her series after two seasons. Lovato, 19, went through treatment this past year to have an eating disorders and self-injuries and it has been open about her have a problem with bulimia since she completed treatment in The month of january. Demi Lovato defends weight: I am happy and healthy "I've found it funny the way a company can lose among their stars in the demands of the eating disorders but still make joke about this very disease," she tweeted Friday. "Dear Disney Funnel, EATING DISORDERS Aren't SOMETHING TO JOKE ABOUT." Lovato also required Disney to job for its utilization of progressively petite stars. "Could it be just me or would be the stars getting thinner and thinner," she authored. "I miss the times of Raven, and Lizzie McGuire." Demi Lovato: I'll cope with my eating disorders for that relaxation of my existence Under three hrs after Lovato's complaints, Disney Channel's official Twitter account stated it might evaluate the episodes. "We hear you and also are tugging both episodes as rapidly as you possibly can and assessing them," Disney Channel's pr team tweeted late Friday. "It's rarely our intention to create light of eating disorders!" Additionally towards the Shake Up episode under consideration, Disney Funnel also drawn a chapter of Sonny Having a Chance's spin-off series, So Random!, following a fan tweeted to Lovato it also featured an eating disorders joke.

00-Who? Daniel Craig Excels Away From Bond

NY (AP) The time off from James Bond has been very good to Daniel Craig.In the three years since the release of "Quantum of Solace," Craig has made his Broadway debut ("A Steady Rain"); starred in the World War II-era tale of Jewish rebellion, "Defiance"; joined up with Steven Spielberg again ("The Adventures of Tintin," following their earlier collaboration in "Munich"); and starred in the summer blockbuster "Cowboys & Aliens." Now, he's adding yet another major franchise to his plate, with David Fincher's remake of "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo."At this point, the early misgivings of the "Blond Bond" seem laughable. Craig has emerged as one of the biggest British movie stars. More than that, he's already managed to prove that maybe more than any previous guardian of the tuxedoed spy he won't be pigeonholed by the role. Craig has not just grown into Bond, but, perhaps, beyond it."It's a very fortunate time for me at the moment," Craig said in a recent interview. "So I'm just trying to grab it with both hands."Though the 43-year-old actor is known for being careful of his privacy, Craig, dressed casually in a jean jacket and jeans, comes across as relaxed. Self-deprecation is his fallback, and he often chortles sheepishly at his own wit. Though his screen presence is bleak and still, his manner is more loose and jocular. He meets a reporter in the lobby of a NY hotel for a recent interview, but Craig isn't visiting this is his hometown now."It was one of those decisions in my life where it was like going, 'I want to be here.' Thankfully, I've got very good reasons," he says, presumably alluding to his wife Rachel Weisz and her 4-year-old son. Craig and Weisz (his co-star in Jim Sheridan's horror flick "Dream House," released earlier this year) wed privately in June. He has a teenage daughter from an early marriage.Though Craig's personal life has become an increasing interest to tabloids, he's maintained a degree of elusiveness. Even in risible concepts such as "Cowboys and Aliens," he seems somehow above the fray, consistently projecting an air of professionalism and intellect.Fincher calls him the "giant planetary body," of "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," around which the other characters (such as Rooney Mara's Lisbeth Salander) orbit. The director is clearly taken by Craig, whom he compares to Robert Mitchum and Kirk Douglas agile leading men with calm exteriors and smoldering eyes."He's obviously got a physical presence and a sense of menace," says Fincher. "But he has this ability to be available for the other actor. It's a selflessness. It's a movie star thing. It's knowing how to create a conduit for the audience."It's what he can do in here," Fincher says, gesturing a close-up frame.In "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," Craig plays intrepid journalist Mikael Blomkvist, who teams up with Salander to investigate a long-dormant missing woman case that unravels the sordid history of a wealthy Swedish family. It is, of course, based on the best-selling novels of Stieg Larsson, whose books were previously adapted into a trio of Swedish-language movies.If the film succeeds how Sony hopes it will, it will generate at least two more films meaning Craig could be simultaneously attached to two of big movie series. He's currently a third of the way through shooting his third Bond film, "Skyfall," directed by Sam Mendes (who previously directed Craig in "Road to Perdition"). His contract has an option for a fourth Bond film, but more than that seems likely. Bond producer Michael G. Wilson recently said he hopes to sign Craig for another five films and make him the longest running 007.Asked about the prospect of carrying two franchises, Craig says jokingly, "I'm going to be very old. Botox is going to be in there."We'll see how 'Dragon Tattoo' does, but, yes, of course, I'd love to come in and do (more)," he says. "This is something I really believe in and I want to put all of my effort in to. I've just got to find time to live and that's kind of the only thing that really matters now."It's not a problem. It's good stuff, I think," he pauses for a beat, then slyly reveals more doubt and a slight confession. "Talk to me in a year. ... I'm talking a good game. I'm trying my best."Craig, the son of an art teacher and a pub landlord, knew he wanted to be an actor by age 6. At 16, he joined England's National Youth Theatre and later continued into drama school. He started attracting attention after his performance as Francis Bacon's lover in 1998's "Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon," an early hint of Craig's daring.Hollywood first took notice after a respectable supporting performance alongside Angelina Jolie in "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider." He memorably starred in a couple of Roger Mitchell dramas seen more in the U.K., "Enduring Love" and "The Mother," but he also began a continuing run in thrillers a favorite genre that included "Road to Perdition" and "Layer Cake."It was surely his smooth fit a steely, purposeful presence with a sinewy (and more than occasionally shirtless) frame in such films that won him the role of Bond, which he began in 2006's "Casino Royale." The film, one of the most acclaimed in the series, restarted Bond, turning him into a more realistic, brooding and post-modern figure.Before undertaking the 007 mantle, Craig made his peace with the possibility of being pigeonholed."In my head, I very clearly said to myself, 'If it does, it does,'" says Craig. "There's nothing you can do about it. And there's no shame in that, for Christ's sake."2008's "Quantum of Solace," directed by Marc Forster, was marred by the writers' strike. The film went into production with what Craig calls "a third of a script," which he and Forster had to attempt to fill in. On "Skyfall," more focus was put on the screenplay to avoid such a situation. He says he's currently "incredibly happy" about where he is with Bond, and eager for a new installment that returns some familiar elements.But finding his equilibrium away from Bond took some adjustment. Craig acknowledges that he initially looked for "roles that were diametrically opposed" before learning he ultimately had to rely on his gut. "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" European, stylish and lethal might not have qualified under the older rubric. But Craig can't say no to a good, spine-chilling potboiler."I just wanted to be as natural as possible," he says of Blomkvist. "I wanted the audience to just go, 'OK,' so the thriller thing could happen. Without that, no one is in danger. You need to be doing the real thing every time, and then hopefully the audience is taken in by it. We're trying to con them, obviously, but con them in the nicest way possible."Copyright 2011 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Dan Frazer, Kojak's Capt. McNeil, Dies at 90

Dan Frazer Actor Dan Frazer, who was best known for his role as Capt. Frank McNeil on the '70s crime drama Kojak, has died, according to The Associated Press. He was 90. Frazer died on Friday of cardiac arrest in his Manhattan home, according to his daughter, Susanna Frazer, who described her father as a "very truthful, naturalistic actor". See the other celebs we lost this year Born in NY City, Frazer began his acting career in 1950 and earned his first on-screen role in the 1963 film Lillies of the Field. He later appeared in the films Take the Money and Run, Cleopatra Jones, and Gideon's Trumpet. In addition to his most famous role as the boss of Telly Savalas' Kojak, Frazer also appeared on such television shows as Car 54, Where Are You?, Barney Miller and Law & Order.

'Loud,' 'Flowers' to unspool in Berlin

BERLIN -- Stephen Daldry's post 9/11 drama "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" and Zhang Yimou's "The Flowers of War" will unspool at the Berlin Film Festival, which runs Feb. 9-19. While screening in the main Competition section, both films will be shown out of competition. "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close," starring Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock and Thomas Horn, follows a troubled boy as he struggles to accept the death of his father. Christian Bale stars in "The Flowers of War," about an opportunistic American who ends up trying to save a group of adolescent girl students as well as a number of courtesans from invading Japanese troops during the rape of Nanjing. The pic is representing China in next year's foreign-language film race. The pics are among the first five Competition section titles announced on Monday by Berlinale organizers. Unspooling in competition are Philippine Brillante Mendoza's Philippine terrorist drama "Captive"; Antonio Chavarrias' Spanish title "Dictado" (Childish Games); and Indonesian helmer Edwin's "Kebun binatang" (Postcards From the Zoo), all of which will screen as world premieres. Organizers also announced five films screening as part of the Berlinale Special, including the world premiere of "Marley," the documentary about reggae star Bob Marley by Kevin Macdonald ("The Last King of Scotland"); and "Death Row," Werner Herzog's four-part documentary series. Likewise showing as part of Berlinale Special are Farhan Akhtar's Bollywood actioner "Don: The King Is Back," starring Shah Rukh Khan and which shot largely in Germany; Guy Maddin's "Keyhole," with Jason Patric and Isabella Rossellini; and Salma Hayek starrer "La Chispa de la vida," by Spanish director Alex de la Iglesia ("The Oxford Murders"). Meanwhile, the fest has recruited a slew of high-profile personalities to serve on this year's International Jury, including Jake Gyllenhaal, Anton Corbijn ("The American") and Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi, who wrote and directed last year's Golden Bear winner, "A Separation." Also on jury duty will be German thesp Barbara Sukowa ("Vision"), French-British actress Charlotte Gainsbourg ("Melancholia"); Gallic helmer Francois Ozon ("Potiche") and Algerian writer Boualem Sansal. As previously announced, British helmer Mike Leigh is serving as jury president. The International Jury will select the winners of the Golden Bear and Silver Bear awards as well as the Alfred Bauer Prize in the Berlinale Competition. Contact Ed Meza at staff@variety.com

'Expendables 2,' 'Abraham Lincoln' Posters Promise Action Aplenty

You'll be pardoned because of not expecting nuance within the marketing material for "The Expendables 2." Despite exactly what the marketing team may think, there does not have to be much apart from a listing of names against a black background, maybe crafted from bullets or fire or bloodstream. You realize individuals names -- Stallone, Statham, Li, Willis, Van Damme, and Schwarzenegger, to title a couple of -- and exactly what the first "Expendables" movie involved. The brand new one-sheet shows Stallone waiting in the frame of the "2" created from concrete, lit ablaze against a rocky foreground. Make sure that out, as well as the first "Abraham Lincoln subsequently: Vampire Hunter" poster, past the jump. Stallone is holding a gun, and that he means business, all business. How may you expect anything different? "Expendables 2" drops within the summer time, when we'll be thirsting just for a a bit more action compared to norm. On the other hand, the poster for "Abraham Lincoln subsequently: Vampire Hunter" teases the experience, instead of dumping us in it. There's Honest Abe relaxing in a chair underneath a complete moon, holding his hat in a single hands as well as an axe within the other. We can not see his face, but we don't have to. In another poster, Abe supports the same pose while relaxing in the Oblong Office, always a trusted hub for undead-killing action. The intense tone is suitable for of the extremely serious official synopsis, which reads, "'Abraham Lincoln subsequently: Vampire Hunter' explores the key existence in our finest Leader, and also the untold story that formed our nation." Because, yes, all that happened. The Confederacy was brought by vampires of the underworld, and Abe themself rode on horseback to slay their leader, Jefferson Dracula. His hat is made of miracle, his beard made from silver, and evening predators everywhere trembled wherever he walked. I have to accept is as true I wish to accept is as true. "Vampire Hunter" hits theaters next summer time, on June 22. Inform us what you believe within the comments section as well as on Twitter!

Captain America Creator Joe Simon Dies at 98

She may not have been born this way, but Lady Gaga was pop's top-earning woman in 2011.our editor recommendsTony Bennett's Nude Lady Gaga Sketch Available on EBayLady Gaga Reveals 'Dream' of Working With Woody AllenThe Scene at THR's 2011 Women In Entertainment Power 100 Breakfast PHOTOS: THR's 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100 According to Forbes, Lady Gaga earned $90 million from album sales, touring and endorsements -- double the estimated earnings of Taylor Swift and Katy Perry, who made $45 million and $44 million, respectively. In Gaga context, that's over $5 million for each of the pop provocateur's nearly 17 million Twitter followers, or $2 million a piece for her Facebook little monsters. The numbers reflect earnings between May 2010 and 2011. COMPLETE LIST: 2011 Women in Entertainment Power 100 That calendar means Adele, who notched $18 million and ninth place with only a few months of record-keeping for her chart-ruling 21, may be tough competition for Mother Monster in 2012. Rounding out the top 10 list was Beyonce ($35 million), Rihanna ($29 million), Pink ($22 million), Carrie Underwood ($20 million), Celine Dion ($19 million) and Britney Spears, who tied with Alicia Keys at $10 million for the No. 10 spot. Overall, U2 was Forbes' top act in music, with the band notching $195 million. PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery 54th Annual Grammy Nominees: Kanye West, Adele, Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Katy Perry Related Topics Katy Perry Lady Gaga Taylor Swift

The Dark Dark evening Increases will receive a completely new Bane poster

[brightcove]1064803280001[/brightcove]Since the prologue prepares to storm IMAX tests of Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, The Dark Dark evening Increases has acquired a completely new poster.That certain puts the big bad, Tom Hardy's Bane, in the forefront, and things aren't searching too ideal for Batman.Not only will there be that ominous tagline ('The Legend Ends'), in the foreground we could see Bats' cowl smashed into shards. Which is flowing lower rain, that's never nice.So, is Bane really prone to break the Softball softball bat in this particular trilogy-closer? All signs are presently showing yes.See the poster entirely here:The Dark Dark evening Increases opens on 20 This summer time 2012.

Vietnamese actor Don Duong dies

Don Duong, a Vietnamese actor who felt compelled to leave the country after the army newspaper labeled him a traitor for taking roles in American films, died Thursday, Dec. 8, of heart failure and a brain hemorrhage in San Francisco. He was 55.After Duong appeared with Patrick Swayze in Timothy Linh Bui's 2001 drama "Green Dragon," about Vietnamese refugees in the U.S., and in the 2002 Mel Gibson vehicle "We Were Soldiers," a Vietnam war epic depicting the first major battle involving American forces and shot entirely in the U.S., the actor drew the scorn of the military, official media and other actors in Vietnam.The Quan Doi Nhan Dan (People's Army) daily newspaper called Duong's actions "unforgivable" and said the "conscience-seller and traitor must be strictly disciplined," while film director Duong Minh Dau said the actor had insulted Vietnam by "turning his back on his country and his people," according to the BBC.The handsome Duong had many female fans in the country, but he nevertheless departed in 2003 for the U.S., where he subsequently became a citizen. Vietnamese authorities denied him a visa for a return visit; permission was granted this year, but he was unable to make the trip before he died.Duong appeared in director Tony Bui's "Three Seasons" in 1999. Contact Variety Staff at news@variety.com

No Engagement For Selena & Bieber

First Released: December 8, 2011 12:20 PM EST Credit: Getty Images La, Calif. -- Caption Selena Gomez and Attacking Young Boys come out in the 2011 American Music Honours held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Reside in Los Angele on November 20, 2011 You will find no wedding alarms soon for Selena Gomez and Attacking Young Boys! Despite photographs from the 19-year-old star sporting what made an appearance to become a band on her behalf ring finger, a resource near to Selena told AccessHollywood.com that they isn't engaged. Additionally to engagement gossips swirling, the pair was captured pics of in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico now relaxing and taking pleasure in under the sun together. In September, Justin told Womens Put on Daily, I certainly desire to be married by 25. For additional with Access exclusive interview with Selena about her new scent including what Justin considers the scent, Click The Link! Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Adelaide fest selects new topper

SYDNEY -- Amanda Duthie, topper of arts and entertainment at pubcaster the ABC, remains attracted on as topper in the Adelaide Film Festival.Duthie will get control from Katrina Sedgwick, who walked lower carrying out a nine-year stint within the fest within the finish in the 2011 edition.Duthie states she's not concerned that lots of of her experience is about the smallscreen, especially like a couple of of her TV slate has came out within the fest formerly."In my opinion the walls are lowering between cinema and television and galleries and phones even if it involves the task we're all searching towards and commissioning," she told Daily Variety. The Adelaide fest can be a biennale while using next installment due March. 10-20, 2013, and Duthie states she'll look "about 12 several days out" for programming to fill the fest.Professional may even help steer the fest's Investment Fund, a $millions of pot of gold gold coin distributed every couple of years. Fund had success this past year if the backed Warwick Thornton's indigenous drama, "Samson and Delilah," which won the digital camera d'Or at Cannes and was Australia's entry inside the language Oscar category. More recently, the fund backed helmer Justin Kurzel's killer drama, "Snowtown," that was selected for Cannes this year.InchThe fund has permitted some truly amazing work and you need to continue that," she mentioned. "This can be a really exciting component of the job.In . Contact the number newsroom at news@variety.com

The Band Perry Ecstatic Over Grammy Nomination

First Published: December 1, 2011 4:41 PM EST Credit: Access Hollywood Caption The Band Perry On Their Grammy Nomination: Its Like A Dream LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The Band Perry received their second Grammy nomination on Wednesday and the country trio is over the moon with excitement. Its kind of like a dream, lead vocalist Kimberly Perry told Access Hollywoods Shaun Robinson at the Grammy nominations concert in Los Angeles of their Best New Artist nod. Were ecstatic. The boys and I have always been in love with the Grammys Im talking like, made an event of it every single year, she continued, referencing bandmates/brothers Reid and Neil Perry. So, for us its like the Super Bowl! The 28-year-old singer said the band whose breakthrough hit, If I Die Young, did not land in any country categories on this years Grammy ballot as it was up for Best Country Song last year has a tried and true strategy for keeping their nerves at bay at award shows. We always kind of work on the assumption that were not going to get any nominations or awards, so then were pleasantly surprised, she told Shaun. So tonight, we were pleasantly surprised! Itll be our first time to ever go to the Grammys, so to be there with the nominees its just going to be a phenomenal night, she added. The 54th Grammys will air on February 12 on CBS. Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.