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The Taking of Pelham 123

Hollywood Grind — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:29:58 +0000

Denzel Washington, John Travolta, James Gandolfini, John Turturro star in The Taking of Pelham 123.

Synopsis: Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary day’s work for dispatcher Walter Garbe into a face-off with the mastermind behind the crime.

The movie will hit theaters on June 12, 2009. With so many good upcoming movies, I will probably see this one on DVD, or not at all.

FBI Gets Involved in Travolta Extortion Plot

Hollywood Grind — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:30:12 +0000

The FBI are now involved in an extortion plot aimed at getting John Travolta, and his wife, to pay $25 million dollars to avoid release of a picture of their dying son Jett Travolta, and possibly documents that could embarrass the family.

Tarino Lighbourne, who was the ambulance driver for Jett, was arrested, he pled not guilty, was denied bail, and was sent to jail.

Sen. Pleasant Bridgewater, who was a member of the Bahamas Parliment, was arrested Thursday, she claimed she was innocent, but resigned from Parliament. Bridgewater is the person who contacted Travolta’s attorneys, and tried to negotiate the $25 million extortion deal. Bridgewater is an attorney. Another Parliament member is also being questioned. Read more here.

There have been a lot of crimes in the Bahamas that haven’t been handled very well. Hopefully this one is dealt with in the right way.

Jett Travolta Picture at the Center of Extortion Plott

Hollywood Grind — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:03:37 +0000

John Travolta, and his wife, were asked to pay a $1 million extortion ransom to prevent a picture, of their son Jett Travolta as he lay dying in the back of an ambulance, from being sold to someone other than the Travolta family. The picture was allegedly taken with a mobile phone possibly by one of the paramedics. So wrong!

The alleged blackmailers are thought to have made contact with Travola and his Florida based lawyers Michael Ossi and Howard Butler. The blackmailers said they would sell the picture to the highest bidder if they didn’t get their $1 million ransom.

A local politician from the Bahamas is also said to be involved.

This is so very wrong!

John Travolta Extortion Demands

Hollywood Grind — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:05:03 +0000

Right after the death of their son John Travolta and his Wife Kelly Preston are facing extortion threats. Police are investigating.

The Tribune, a Bahamas-based newspaper, reported Monday, without attribution, that police are questioning two people, "one believed to be a politician," in the investigation.

Attorneys Mike Ossi and Howard Butler, who represent Travolta, arrived in Jacksonville from the Bahamas on Monday and released a statement that read, in part:

"Regretably in a time of such terrible grief there are often a few individuals who attempt to make false claims in hopes of making millions of dollars. We will never let that happen."

The nature of the extortion demands have not been made public.

Ossi and Butler’s statement said that they have "the utmost confidence in the Bahamian police and government" as it looks into the reported extortion attempt.

We suspect the extortion demands are related to how Jett Travolta died. It’s hard to believe anyone would try to take advantage of a family grieving their son’s death. We hope those people are dealt with properly.

Jett Travolta Died from a Seizure Disorder

Hollywood Grind — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:55:42 +0000

People and the Associated Press both say Jett Travolta died from a siezure disorder.

Glen Campbell, who is assistant director of the funeral home in the Bahamas handling the remains of John Travolta’s 16-year-old son, told the A.P. that the body is in "great condition" and shows no sign of head trauma, despite police officials who said the teen may have hit his head on a bathtub.

About 25% of all children who have autism also have seizures. The Travolta family have denied Jett had autism.

This is a trajedy.

John Travolta Son Jett Travolta Has Died

Hollywood Grind — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:39:53 +0000

The son John Travolta, Jett Travolta, who was 16 years-old, died today in Rand Memorial Hospital in the Bahamas.

Jett was on vacation with his father and mother, Kelly Preston, when he had a seizure. Attempts to revive Jett were unsuccessful, and he died according to Travolta’s attorney Michael Ossi.

According to John Travolta, Jett had Kawasaki Syndrome, a condition which often leads to heart disease.

Our condolences to the Travolta family. This is very sad news.

Miley Cyrus I Thought I Lost You

Hollywood Grind — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:51:56 +0000

Miley Cyrus sang a duet of I Thought I Lost You with John Travolta for the Walt Disney movie Bolt. I really want to see that movie.

My favorite line in the previews is: "I’ll get my ball."

Miley Cyrus to Sing with John Travolta

Hollywood Grind — Sat, 10 May 2008 19:37:51 +0000

The wife of John Travolta, Kelly Preston, said yesterday that John and Miley Cyrus are voicing characters in a new animated movie called Bolt, and that the two may actually record a song together as well. I’m assuming the song would be for the animated movie. It’s great when movies have some musical performances mixed in.

Chika Bow Wow

Hollywood Grind — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:02:10 +0000

John Travolta attended the induction of Michael Eisner into the Hollywood Walk of Fame Friday. Do you love his new gay porn-stache?

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Travolta and Foster Both Wear the Pants

Hollywood Grind — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:25:25 +0000

At the Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment Power 100 breakfast, Jodie Foster said, "I don’t feel very powerful."

"I feel fragile … unsure, struggling to figure it all out," the 45- year-old actress-director-producer said Tuesday as she accepted the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at the event, held at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Foster characterized herself as a "professional" and a "gentleman." But she also said that after working in entertainment for 42 years, "there’s no way you can do that and not be as nutty as a fruitcake."

"I always feel like something of an impostor. I don’t know what I’m doing," she said. "I suppose that’s my one little secret, the secret of my success."

Lansing, former chief of Paramount Pictures, said she was overwhelmed when the Hollywood Reporter decided to name its award for female leadership in entertainment after her.

"I’m equally if not more overwhelmed to be presenting it to Jodie," said Lansing.

Other speakers at the 16th annual event included "Hairspray" co-stars Queen Latifah and John Travolta, who played Edna Turnblad in the film.

"I woke up saying, ’What dress do I wear today,’" Travolta quipped. "Because I’m a woman who believes in the power of women, I said, ’Wear the suit.’"

FYI: Hairspray is a great musical. Go see it if you get the opportunity.

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