Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg were at Summer of Sony the other day promoting 2 Guns. When I saw these photos, I wrote to Sarah from Cinesnark asking her if she thought Mark acted like Mark when he was around Denzel, all heavy-dicked and thick-armed, or if she thought he’d be deferential instead. Full Story

Denzel Washington, joined by wife Pauletta, and Ryan Reynolds were in New York last night for the premiere of Safe House which opens on Friday. No sign of Blake Lively. Like, not even a “caught entering through a side door” situation. How’s this? Somehow Blake and Ryan were found kissing in a small town in Utah. Full Story

This is Ryan Reynolds in Spain promoting Safe House with Denzel Washington. They’re on the press tour through Europe before the North American premiere. I’m told Ryan said a very sweet goodbye to his girlfriend Blake Lively the other day and that she sent him away with a care package that included homemade baked goods. Full Story

That’s what Forbes should have called their list of “Hollywood’s most overpaid stars”. In and of itself, there’s nothing wrong with commercial filmmaking. It’s not a completely soulless endeavor, it’s just that it’s frustrating when movies consistently get made to the lowest common denominator and people with actual talent squander it repeatedly on trash. Full Story

Arguments for:- He started the year with The Book of Eli, he’s ending it with Unstoppable. After all these years, Denzel is still selling tickets....- At the movies, and also on Broadway. He just won a Tony Award. You can’t argue that this man is a winner- He is still as handsome and as elegant and distinguished as ever. Full Story

On a date with Denzel and Lenny. They hit up the Laker game together for a man date. Yeah. Wouldn’t you like to tag along? Lenny Kravitz is currently featured in Precious. Have you seen Precious? Please say you’ve seen Precious. Precious is up for several Oscars on Sunday including Best Picture. Full Story

As I mentioned several weeks ago, due to the success of Valkyrie, the GMD’s meeting schedule suddenly stacked up quickly… And now, it’s paid off. He is fully, and officially, restored. But many skeptics didn’t think it was possible. Not impossible. In fact, it’s actually accomplished. Full Story

Entertainment Weekly has compiled a list of 33 of the hottest celebrities over 50. Among them: Meryl Streep, Helen Mirren, Susan Sarandon, Denzel, Bruce Willis, Ian McKellen (yes yes yes!), Iman (this bitch is 50???), Angela Bassett, and Jessica Lange (totally disagree. Full Story

When Oprah likes you…No, when Oprah LOVES you…she throws her full might behind whatever it is that you’re selling, leading her lambs to your project and guaranteeing smash hit success. Just ask Jessica Seinfeld. This weekend it was Barack Obama. Last night it was Denzel Washington at the premiere of The Great Debaters, a film he directed in which he also stars. Full Story

Arguments for:- he’s a smooth sexy beast- a multiple Oscar winner with a new movie released for awards season, this is the time for him and the studio, if they’re smart, to make a big push. - Denzel is a solid box office earner. Money talks too- family man, solid values, not a famewhore- he has owned the crown once, the first and only black man to do so. Full Story

Went to a screening last week and saw a preview of Charlie Wilson’s War. Had forgotten what it was like to Julia Roberts on screen. Have never loved her, can’t stand her in fact, but have also never disputed why she is a star. Why she is the biggest star. Because Julia Roberts can light up a screen like no one else. Full Story

Isaiah Washington, that’s who. He was fired from Grey’s Anatomy, tried to walk away classy, gave a few good comments to Entertainment Weekly, and then refused to let the story die. I’m thinkin’ he needs a new job. Because he’s screaming at the top of his lungs, pointing fingers, accusing people of collusion when if you recall, and as he admits, it’s because HE was the one who uttered The Word, the F word, during an argument. Full Story

Too late I think and the karma took its toll. Explanation: Isaiah Washington finally fired from Grey’s Anatomy for being a dickhead but only after the show f*ckin’ sucked ass in its third season. Word is, Shonda Rhimes fought hard to keep him. Word is she did it at the expense of others, feeling it would go away, ideally hoping for an idyllic family resolution. Full Story

Sometimes no comment is more telling than a comment. TR Knight in The Advocate in an interview about the past year, about coming out, about the gay-cist fiasco with Isaiah Washington, and the kind of support he did and didn’t receive from those around him…all this on the heels of what I’m told was a pretty lame Grey’s Anatomy season finale – SPOILER ALERT! A sister for Meredith coming to Seattle Grace and setting up a Grey’s Triangle? Weak, non? More interesting though – what will happen to Preston Burke. Full Story