Paul Rudd Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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On Wednesday, television and film actor Paul Rudd received the 2,554th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The actor has currently been making his rounds in the media to promote his new film, Marvel’s Ant-Man, which had its premiere in Hollywood last night. Incidentally, Rudd also co-wrote the film’s screenplay along with Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish and director Adam McKay.

Rudd is best known for his roles in Clueless, Anchorman and its sequel, Role Models, Wet Hot American Summer and in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, as well as in the television shows Friends and Sisters.

“I remember being a kid and walking this boulevard and reading the names, and thinking about what so many other millions of people thought about, which is, ‘Who’s that?'” Rudd said during his HWOF induction speech. “The fact that million of people are going to be able to now see me and ask that same question… is humbling beyond belief.”

Rudd was accompanied at this morning’s Walk Of Fame ceremony by his good friend and fellow actor Adam Scott, Ant-Man co-star Michael Douglas–who both spoke on Rudd’s behalf–and by his family, including his wife Julie and their two children, his mother, sister, nephew and brother-in-law.

Congratulations to Paul Rudd, who definitely deserves the recognition! ☺ 🐜+👨

Photo: Richard Shotwell/Invision

Born on this Day: Princess Diana

Born on this Day: Diana Spencer, who was more commonly known as Diana, Princess of Wales, was born on July 1, 1961. Her name became synonymous around the world when she married Prince Charles on July 29, 1981. The marriage between the two ended in divorce in Aug. 1996.

Sadly, the princess was killed in a car crash in Paris, France on Aug. 31, 1997, along with her companion, Dodi Fayed, and their limo driver, Henri Paul.

I believe if Princess Diana would have been alive today, she surely would have reveled in and would have doted on her son Prince William’s two children–Prince George and Princess Charlotte. ☺ 👑

“I don’t go by the rule book… I lead from the heart, not the head.” ~Princess Diana

This Day in History: ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ Turns 30

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On June 28, 1985, the film St. Elmo’s Fire was released in theaters. The film focuses on seven friends and recent Georgetown University graduates adjusting to post-college life, while attempting to figure out what they want to do with their lives.

The seven friends were portrayed by actors Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore, Rob Lowe, Ally Sheedy, Judd Nelson, Andrew McCarthy and Mare Winningham; the media dubbed the group as “The Brat Pack.”

Here is the film’s theme song, which was made famous by singer John Parr.

 

Tuneful Tuesday: Pressure Off by Duran Duran

Last week, Duran Duran released their newest single in five years. The single titled “Pressure Off” features Janelle Monáe on guest vocals and Niles Rodgers, co-founder and lead guitarist of the band Chic. The song has been garnered as one of the band’s “best singles in years.” Rodgers and Mark Ronson co-produced the song, as well as the upcoming album.

Duran Duran’s 14th album, Paper Gods, is scheduled for release Sept. 18.

What do you think of the new song?

Story courtesy of Yahoo! Music

 

 

 

Martin Henderson joins cast of Grey’s Anatomy

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New Zealand-born actor Martin Henderson, who recently starred in the Sundance Channel drama The Red Road–which has since been canceled–has just been cast as a regular in the ABC medical drama Grey’s Anatomy.

Henderson is no stranger to Grey’s executive producer, Shonda Rhimes. In 2011, he starred in Rhimes’s short-lived ABC drama series Off the Map.

Henderson stars in the new film Everest, which is scheduled for a U.S. release on Sept. 18. He’s expected to make his debut on Grey’s when the series premieres Sept. 24.

Story courtesy of Yahoo TV News.

 

Feeling Grateful

 

Alas, I’m finally on summer break/vacation from college! And last week, I found out my spring semester grades: all A’s! So happy I passed all my classes, but it took a lot of hard work, determination and sacrificing everything else in order to get those grades.

I’m grateful for the professors who tolerated my few absences this last semester. I spent a majority of those days shuffling between visiting my brother in the hospital (he was hospitalized twice earlier this year) and shuffling my parents to visit him or helping drive him to his doctor’s appointments (my sister has also been a tremendous help). Needless to say, my brother is healing and it’s only a matter of time until he is completely ‘on the mend.’ For this, I am grateful to God for hearing our family’s prayers and for restoring his faith.

One month ago, I applied for a summer internship near where I live. I applied for the position because I knew I was qualified for it. Needless to say, I never heard back from the company nor do I believe I ever will. I’m grateful to them that they didn’t consider me for the position because it allows me to work on some personal projects I’ve been wanting to work on for some time now and I’m also available to take my brother to his doctor’s appointments when my parents can’t take him. I’m taking the company’s rejection to mean that there’s something better out there and waiting for me in the Spring of 2016.

To my immediate family–which includes my parents, sister, brother, two nieces and nephew: I am grateful to them for always being there for me. Although I may not always be present or I may never say it enough to them, I appreciate their love, support, guidance and patience, and I’m glad to be a part of this family. As the saying goes, “Blood is thicker than water.”

To my community: I sometimes take it for granted for not appreciating it enough. I see the beauty and essence it provides to others, especially those who I share a close bond with (i.e. my childhood friends). Sometimes I feel like I don’t belong here. I’m grateful and will remember the fond memories it has provided me and my family, and friends.

To my close friends, especially those who have known me since childhood: I’m grateful for your insight, the things you’ve taught me, the advice you’ve provided, the talks/chats we’ve shared over the years and for the times you’ve been there for me.

And to anyone who has crossed paths with me recently: thank you for your inspiration, either through your words or your quotes. I appreciate all of them and for that I’m grateful.  🙂