LOS ANGELES, CA…Tuesday, March 23, 2010 will mark the 23rd anniversary of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL’s premiere on the CBS Television Network. 

Since the its premiere on March 23, 1987, the critically acclaimed series has received 143 Daytime Emmy® Award Nominations and 41 Daytime Emmy® Awards, including their first for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series in 2009, by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Additionally, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL has garnered worldwide acclaim, and in 2009 was named the recipient of the Golden Nymph Award at the International TV Audience Awards in the “Telenovela/Soap Opera” category at the Monte Carlo Television Festival awards ceremony for the fourth consecutive year, confirming that in its genre, with an estimated 35 million daily viewers, it remains the most watched daily drama in the world.

Created by the late daytime drama legend William J. Bell and his wife, Lee Phillip Bell, their son Bradley P. Bell took the helm of the show in 1992.

“Twenty-three years on television is an incredible collaborative achievement,” said Bell.  “I’m grateful to the many talented artists and professionals who labor tirelessly to bring THE BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL to life.  I give heartfelt thanks to our loyal viewers, and to CBS, for their steadfast support.”

For more information visit: www.boldandbeautiful.com.

SABC3’s award winning soapie ISIDINGO is looking for a new STAR.  If you’re smart, sexy, provocative and posses the bad boy image – then you’re the MAN for the job.

This character will certainly set tongues wagging – if he is not breaking rules, he is breaking hearts – a shrewd businessman who will stop at nothing to stay at the top of his game. If you’re a black male between the ages of 25 and 35 and have the talent to bring this character to life – we would like to see you!

The search will kick-start on the 8th of February in Bloemfontein followed by a series of auditions in Port Elizabeth, Durban, Cape Town and finally Johannesburg. 

Audition details:

Cities for the Auditions Venue for Auditions Date for the Auditions Registration Time

1. Bloemfontein, SABC Offices, 8th  February 2010, Starts at 08:00
2. Port Elizabeth, SABC Offices, 10th February 2010, Starts at 08:00
3. Durban, SABC Offices, 12th February 2010, Starts at 08:00
4. Cape Town, SABC Offices, 15th February 2010, Starts at 08:00
5. Johannesburg, Atlas Studio: Milpark, 18th February and 19th February 2010, Starts at 08:00

“We are looking forward to this initiative as it will not only introduce a new face onto SA screens, but will also allow our viewers to be a significant part of  finding the perfect star,” explains Mpotseng Lebentlele, SABC3 Brand Manager. “Viewers will get an opportunity to vote for their favourite actor together with our panel of experts. This will definitely be an exciting journey for all of us.”

As the rest of Hollywood prepared for Sunday’s Golden Globes award ceremony, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie preferred to sit things out and spend some quality time with the kids.

Brad enjoyed a father-son outing with eldest boy Maddox to an American football game in New Orleans on Saturday.

Sporting his now familiar long beard – grown for his current movie role – the Ocean’s Eleven star and his son were cheered by fans as they walked to their pitch-side seats at the New Orleans Saints versus Arizona Cardinals game.

The 11-year-old, whom mum Angelina Jolie adopted from a Cambodian orphanage in 2002, clutched an American football and stayed close to father’s side as the pair watched the home team storm to a 45-14 win.

And while the boys were busy watching the game, mum Angelina Jolie was out shopping with her two eldest daughters in California.

Following their family toy-buying trip earlier in the week, the Changeling actress took Zahara, five, and three-year-old Shiloh out to buy groceries at an organic supermarket in Sherman Oaks.

It's thought the couple, who recently donated $1 million to the Haiti earthquake relief fund, decided not to attend this year's Golden Globe ceremony because Brad was not individually nominated for his role in Quentin Tarantino flick Inglourious Basterds.

Source: hellomagazine.com
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For the past 17 years, SABC 3’S Top Billing has been synonymous with the best of the good life, and our presenters are known for being the best of the best in lifestyle and entertainment TV.

With the bubbly Jeannie D and hunky Janez having embarked on their 26 week around the world trip with Top Travel, and the stylish Nico Panagio kicking off a 13 week stint in reality TV, Tswelopele Productions have been on the lookout for two vivacious and charming personalities to add to their award-winning team.

Says Tswelopele Chairperson, Basetsana Kumalo “Due to the huge interest and constant demand – we hold presenter auditions on a regular basis, and we are always on the lookout for top talent that can add that ‘X’ factor to South Africa’s most loved lifestyle show.

It is with this in mind that we are proud to announce the newest arrival to the Top Billing presenter family – FHM’s Sexiest Woman in the World for 2009, Lyndall Jarvis.”

Capetonian Lyndall was an easy choice as Top Billing’s newest Presenter. Her striking appearance, down-to-earth nature and effortless style earned her an amazing one million votes in the Sexiest Woman contest.

Lyndall is no stranger to the camera either, having already featured in international commercials, music videos and advertisements as part of her successful modeling career.

Her reaction - “I couldn't believe it when they phoned me to tell me the good news! I'm absolutely thrilled. It’s a once in a life time opportunity and I can't wait to get started!”

Says Top Billing Executive Producer, Patience Stevens “It’s not easy finding a presenter who has all the right attributes to appeal to our viewers, and who can match the very high standards set by our presenting team.

Bassie and I selected Lyndall from a host of applicants and we’re pleased that SABC3 GM Mathe Mosito-Okaba, and her team ratified our choice. We hope that Lyndall will be a great asset both to Top Billing and to SABC3.”

Commenting on Nico Panagio’s temporary departure, SABC 3’s Mathe Mosito-Okaba is encouraging and positive, “We are so pleased Nico has got this job due to the experience and exposure he has gained on SABC3 and Top Billing, and wish him much success with this new project.”

The good news to Top Billing fans and aspirant presenters - Lyndall will hopefully be joined by an equally talented male presenter soon. Extensive auditions will be carried out countrywide to find the ideal candidate to compliment the Top Billing team in Nico’s absence.

So if you are a young, attractive, intelligent and charming male with presenting skills, watch this space and you could be the newest Top Billing presenter!

George Clooney attended the Venice Film Festival with new girlfriend, Italian MTV reporter Elisabetta Canalis.

George Clooney attended the Venice Film Festival with new girlfriend, Italian MTV reporter Elisabetta Canalis. It was their first public appearance. Italian papers are already comparing the new couple to the infamous duo Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. People.com reports Clooney and Canalis have been inseparable in the past three weeks. The two remain secluded in Clooney’s lakeside villa in Como having dinner and lounging together on his boat.

Some Hollywood gossip Web sites are running with the idea that George Clooney will bring Elisabetta Canalis as his date to the Oscars. His last girlfriend, Sarah Larson, was the first girlfriend to accompany him to the Oscars. Fueling the idea stems from the revelation that Clooney had a crush on Canalis while still dating Larson. According to actor Alessandro Siani, a mysterious car followed Siani and Elisabetta Canalis every day after filming the 2006 Italian movie, “Christmas in New York.” Siani later learned George Clooney was the mysterious passenger.

Source: TheCelebrityCafe.com