Thursday 15 May 2014

Halle Berry looks trim, toned and terrific as she heralds her return to the spotlight with new sci-fi thriller Extant during CBS Upfronts

Glowing new mom Halle Berry looks trim, toned and terrific as she heralds her return to the spotlight with new sci-fi thriller Extant during CBS Upfronts

New mom Halle Berry was looking trim, toned and terrific as she promoted new series Extant at the CBS Upfront presentation in New York City on Wednesday.
Just seven months after welcoming son Maceo with husband Olivier Martinez - who joins daughter Nahla, six, from a previous relationship - the 47-year-old has already well and truly shed the baby weight and then some.
The star was positively glowing as she hit the blue carpet, looking effortlessly chic in a flattering two-tone grey ensemble.
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Back to her best! Halle Berry was looking radiant as she hit the blue carpet at the CBS Upfront presentation in New York City on Wednesday, where she was promoting upcoming sci-fi thriller Extant, which is set to hit screens in summer 2014
Back to her best! Halle Berry was looking radiant as she hit the blue carpet at the CBS Upfront presentation in New York City on Wednesday, where she was promoting upcoming sci-fi thriller Extant, which is set to hit screens in summer 2014
She paired a simple heather long-sleeved top featuring a high-low hemline with charcoal harem pants, completing her look with light grey pointy stilettos and a black woven belt.
Her cropped chestnut tresses were nicely styled, with a sideswept fringe framing her pretty features.
Perfectly-applied make-up enhanced her natural beauty, with a natural golden base, bronze eyes and glossy nude-coloured lips.
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She's got her groove back: Seven months after welcoming son Maceo, the actress was looking trim, toned and terrific in a heather grey long-sleeved top with high-low hemline, charcoal harem pants and soft grey pointy stilettos, accessorising with several pretty rings and sparkly stud earrings
She's got her groove back: Seven months after welcoming son Maceo, the actress was looking trim, toned and terrific in a heather grey long-sleeved top with high-low hemline, charcoal harem pants and soft grey pointy stilettos, accessorising with several pretty rings and sparkly stud earrings
She's got her groove back: Seven months after welcoming son Maceo, the actress was looking trim, toned and terrific in a heather grey long-sleeved top with high-low hemline, charcoal harem pants and soft grey pointy stilettos, accessorising with several pretty rings and sparkly stud earrings
She accessoried with several jewelled rings and sparkly stud earrings.
The actress's latest role, as an astronaut in sci-fi thrilled Extant, is among CBS's new pick-ups, set
to air in summer 2014.
The premise of the show sees Molly Woods (Berry) go on a 13-month solo mission to space - though she doesn't return alone.
The wife and mother, who was infertile when she left, can't seen to explain how she managed to be with child following her expedition, as she returns home to husband John, played by ER's Goran Visnjic, and 'Humanichs' or 'human robot' son Ethan, played by One Tree Hill's Pierce Gagnon.
She has that new-mom glow! The 47-year-old looked simply stunning, her complementary natural bronze make-up perfectly enhancing her natural beauty, her glossy chestnut tresses styled sleekly with a sideswept fringe framing her features
She has that new-mom glow! The 47-year-old looked simply stunning, her complementary natural bronze make-up perfectly enhancing her natural beauty, her glossy chestnut tresses styled sleekly with a sideswept fringe framing her features
Ready for her return to the spotlight: The stunning star appeared a littler nervous as she made her way out to promote her upcoming series, which is executive produced by Steven Spielberg and sees her play an astronaut who embarks on a 13-month solo mission to space but mysteriously returns pregnant
Ready for her return to the spotlight: The stunning star appeared a littler nervous as she made her way out to promote her upcoming series, which is executive produced by Steven Spielberg and sees her play an astronaut who embarks on a 13-month solo mission to space but mysteriously returns pregnant
Hitting all the right notes: Former Smash star Katharine McPhee returns to TV with new series Scorpion, while she knocked it out of the park in her striking blue and white striped pencil skirt and matching short-sleeved top that revealed just a hint of her midriff, featuring a colourful striped print down the sides
Hitting all the right notes: Former Smash star Katharine McPhee returns to TV with new series Scorpion, while she knocked it out of the park in her striking blue and white striped pencil skirt and matching short-sleeved top that revealed just a hint of her midriff, featuring a colourful striped print down the sides
Hitting all the right notes: Former Smash star Katharine McPhee returns to TV with new series Scorpion, while she knocked it out of the park in her striking blue and white striped pencil skirt and matching short-sleeved top that revealed just a hint of her midriff, featuring a colourful striped print down the sides
The series is executive produced by Steven Spielberg.
The presentation event also saw David Letterman make his final appearance as his Late Show nears its end in 2015, meanwhile, invited media were also introduced to the cast of the all-new NCIS: New Orleans spin-off, starring Scott Bakula.
Josh Duhamel's Battle Creek, while not in the fall line-up, was also given the green light, while it was announced that Ashton Kutcher's Two And A Half Men will wrap in 2015.
Back for more! The Talk co-hosts Sheryl Underwood, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Aisha Tyler and Julie Chen (from left) aren't going anywhere with their weekday morning show still scoring well with audiences
Back for more! The Talk co-hosts Sheryl Underwood, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Aisha Tyler and Julie Chen (from left) aren't going anywhere with their weekday morning show still scoring well with audiences
Opposite ends of the spectrum: Mom stars Anna Faris (left) and Allison Janney proved opposites attract in their contrasting white and black ensembles
Opposite ends of the spectrum: Mom stars Anna Faris (left) and Allison Janney proved opposites attract in their contrasting white and black ensembles
New Kid On The Block! The cast of new original sitcom The McCarthys - about a sports-mad Boston family and starring NKOTB singer Joey McIntyre (far left) - were thrilled at getting the go-ahead for their first run
New Kid On The Block! The cast of new original sitcom The McCarthys - about a sports-mad Boston family and starring NKOTB singer Joey McIntyre (far left) - were thrilled at getting the go-ahead for their first run 
The crime drama is the highly-anticipated new project for Breaking Bad's Vince Gilligan, which sees him team up with House's David Shore and X-Men's Bryan Singer, who is currently embroiled in several sexual abuse lawsuits.
Meanwhile, Halle recently opened up to People about motherhood the second time around during the 21st Annual Revlon Run/Walk For Women charity event in LA on May 10, during which she gushed that her baby boy is 'perfect'.
'[He's] perfect, just perfect. More love, more joy - having a new baby in your family brings that,' she said.
She also went on to explain that she's getting used to the juggling act of caring for a newborn while coping with the demands of filming a TV series.
She's still a badass! Former Nikita star Maggie Q will be back kicking butt in Stalker, which CBS programming chief Nina Tassler has called 'easily the scariest show we've ever done', while she dazzled on the blue carpet in her sexy blue-black sequinned pantsuit and plunging black leather top
She's still a badass! Former Nikita star Maggie Q will be back kicking butt in Stalker, which CBS programming chief Nina Tassler has called 'easily the scariest show we've ever done', while she dazzled on the blue carpet in her sexy blue-black sequinned pantsuit and plunging black leather top
Too cool for school! NCIS: Los Angeles stars Chris O'Donnell (left) and LL Cool J appeared a little caught off-guard by the cameras as they strutted through the press line in their suave suits
Too cool for school! NCIS: Los Angeles stars Chris O'Donnell (left) and LL Cool J appeared a little caught off-guard by the cameras as they strutted through the press line in their suave suits
A ray of sunshine: CBS This Morning's Norah O'Donnell, Charlie Rose and Gayle King (from left) were out in force in colourful outfits as they promoted the show during the New York Upfronts
A ray of sunshine: CBS This Morning's Norah O'Donnell, Charlie Rose and Gayle King (from left) were out in force in colourful outfits as they promoted the show during the New York Upfronts
'[A new baby means] less sleep. And I'm working on the TV show, [Extant]. It's a new grind, it's a new rhythm. We're trying to get used to that. We're managing.'
She went on to say that she's shed the baby weight sensibly - without any crazy dieting - and the proof was certainly in the pudding, with the star looking slim and toned with not an extra pound on her frame as she promoted her new show on Wednesday.
'I'm healthy and that's really good. When you’re nursing you can't really diet because you have to keep producing milk,' she explained. 'Listen, I'm healthy and I'm happy and that's all that matters.'
'I'm healthy and I'm happy and that's all that matters': Halle, who also has six-year-old daughter Nahla, opened up about motherhood the second time around during the 21st Annual Revlon Run/Walk For Women charity event in LA on May 10, calling the new addition to her family with husband Olivier Martinez 'just perfect'
'I'm healthy and I'm happy and that's all that matters': Halle, who also has six-year-old daughter Nahla, opened up about motherhood the second time around during the 21st Annual Revlon Run/Walk For Women charity event in LA on May 10, calling the new addition to her family with husband Olivier Martinez 'just perfect'
In space, no-one can hear you scream... Halle stars as astronaut Molly Woods in the upcoming show, who leaved for her space mission infertile and returns with child
In space, no-one can hear you scream... Halle stars as astronaut Molly Woods in the upcoming show, who leaved for her space mission infertile and returns with child
Genetically-engineered family: The mother-of-one has a 'Humanichs' or 'human robot' son, Ethan, played by One Tree Hill's Pierce Gagnon, with husband John, played by ER's Goran Visnjic
Genetically-engineered family: The mother-of-one has a 'Humanichs' or 'human robot' son, Ethan, played by One Tree Hill's Pierce Gagnon, with husband John, played by ER's Goran Visnjic



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Photos: Extant First Look of Halle as Molly Woods

Extant First Look

CBS’s new summer series EXTANT is a mystery thriller starring Academy Award-winner Halle Berry as “Molly Woods,” a female astronaut trying to reconnect with her family after returning from a year in outer space. Her mystifying experiences in space lead to events that will ultimately change the course of human history. EXTANT premieres Wednesday, July 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) Photo: Dale Robinette/CBS ©2014 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved









Monday 12 May 2014

Halle Berry opens up about baby Maceo, laments lack of sleep and reveals she's not concerned about her post-baby body

'I'm healthy and I'm happy': Halle Berry opens up about baby Maceo, laments lack of sleep and reveals she's not concerned about her post-baby body 

Like any mom of a newborn, Halle Berry had nothing but praise for seven-month-old Maceo Robert, her son with actor husband Olivier Martinez.
While participating in the 21st annual Revlon Run/Walk for Women in Los Angeles on Saturday, the 47-year-old actress gushed to People about her bundle of joy.
'[He's] perfect, just perfect. More love, more joy — having a new baby in your family brings that,' she said.
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Great cause: Halle Berry attended the Revlon Run/Walk for Women event on Saturday and gushed about her son
Great cause: Halle Berry attended the Revlon Run/Walk for Women event Saturday and gushed about her son
Still, like any mom with an infant in the house, she's craving rest right about now.
'[A new baby means] less sleep,” the stunner told the magazine. 'And I’m working on the TV show, [Extant]. It’s a new grind, it’s a new rhythm. We’re trying to get used to that. We’re managing.'
As an actress, there is always the pressure to look good, but the Oscar winner isn't concerning herself with the dreaded 'post-baby body.'
Strength in numbers: Also at the event to raise awareness for women's cancers were:  Brooke Anderson, Christina Applegate, Bruce Willis, Liy Tartikoff and Lisa Paulsen
Strength in numbers: Also at the event to raise awareness for women's cancers were:  Brooke Anderson, Christina Applegate, Bruce Willis, Liy Tartikoff and Lisa Paulsen
'I’m healthy and that’s really good. When you’re nursing you can’t really diet because you have to keep producing milk,' the mom of two told People.
Berry is also mom to six-year-old Nahla, her daughter with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubrey.
'Listen, I’m healthy and I’m happy and that’s all that matters,' she said.
The Revlon Brand Ambassador dressed in the event's official track jacket, along with a pair of ripped jeans, a red Revlon cap and leather boots. 
Old pals: Perfect Stranger costars Bruce and Halle caught up and likely swapped baby photos
Old pals: Perfect Stranger costars Bruce and Halle caught up and likely swapped baby photos
She's glowing: The Extant actress has the lovely aura of a new mother
She's glowing: The Extant actress has the lovely aura of a new mother
She was also reluctant to offer advice to her former costar Bruce Willis, who also is a dad of a newborn: 'Well, I’m nursing right now,' she joked. 'I don’t think he’s nursing himself so I don’t know what I could tell him.'
The mom was given the star treatment on Sunday when she stepped out for lunch with her nearest and dearest. 
She was treated to some Mother’s Day pampering from Olivier, Nahla and Maceo on a sunny afternoon at the popular Mediterranean eatery Fig & Olive in West Hollywood, where they enjoyed a light brunch.
Mother's Day treat: Oscar winner Halle Berry makes her way home with husband Olivier Martinez, daughter Nahla Aubry and infant son Maceo after being treated to brunch at popular West Hollywood restaurant Fig & Olive
Mother's Day treat: Oscar winner Halle Berry makes her way home with husband Olivier Martinez, daughter Nahla Aubry and infant son Maceo (that's his little foot peeking out from the carriage), after being treated to brunch at popular West Hollywood restaurant Fig & Olive
Halle looked casual in a sleeveless black blouse and trendy ripped jeans as she made her way back to their car later that day, a matching leather handbag slung over her left arm.
With a pair of black ankle boots rounding off a subdued look for the Hollywood star, she helped French hunk Olivier as he grappled with seven-month old Maceo’s carriage. 
Earlier that day Olivier, 48, enjoyed a bonding session with young Nahla when they ventured out to pick up a Mother’s Day cake from Bristol Farms in Beverly Hills. He was also seen carrying a huge bouquet of flowers.
Bunches of love: Olivier picked up a huge bouquet of flowers in Los Angeles on Mother's Day
Bunches of love: Olivier picked up a huge bouquet of flowers in Los Angeles on Mother's Day
The actor was in good spirits as he doted his six-year old stepchild, who looked adorable in a white cardigan and printed pink dress with matching sandals.
Meanwhile Halle is preparing for the release of the sci-fi drama Extant, in which she plays Molly Watts, a woman struggling to reconnect with her scientist husband John, played by Goran Visnjic, after spending a year in space in a solo mission.
Molly is infertile so John finds a way for them to have a child by building the first prototype of a future line of human-like robots known as Humanichs.
The show, which premieres July 9 on CBS, will follow Halle's character as she adapts to family life as a wife and mother.
The series is being filmed using an actual NASA shuttle, with wires used to give the effect of gravity.
Steven Spielberg is an executive producer on the show, which also stars Pierce Gagnon and Camryn Manheim.
'As a woman, when I read this, it was such a strong character,' the Monster's Ball actress told People magazine last month.
'I always gravitate toward strong, complicated woman characters. When I heard Steven Spielberg is a part of it, I thought, wow, that is another big reason to be a part of it.'


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Halle is treated to Mother's Day brunch as she steps out with husband Olivier Martinez and her children

Mum's the word! Halle Berry is treated to Mother's Day brunch as she steps out with husband Olivier Martinez and her children 

She’s used to taking centre stage on the red carpet, and Oscar-winner Halle Berry was once again given the star treatment on Sunday when she stepped out for lunch with her nearest and dearest. 
The 47-year-old actress was being treated to some Mother’s Day pampering from husband Olivier Martinez, daughter Nahla and infant son Maceo on a sunny afternoon in West Hollywood. 
Primary port of call for the family was popular Mediterranean eatery Fig & Olive, where they enjoyed a light brunch.
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Mother's Day treat: Oscar winner Halle Berry makes her way home with husband Olivier Martinez, daughter Nahla Aubry and infant son Maceo after being treated to brunch at popular West Hollywood restaurant Fig & Olive
Mother's Day treat: Oscar winner Halle Berry makes her way home with husband Olivier Martinez, daughter Nahla Aubry and infant son Maceo after being treated to brunch at popular West Hollywood restaurant Fig & Olive
Halle looked casual in a sleeveless black blouse and trendy ripped jeans as she made her way back to their car later that day, a matching leather handbag slung over her left arm.
    With a pair of black ankle boots rounding off a subdued look for the Hollywood star, she helped French hunk Olivier as he grappled with seven-month old Maceo’s carriage. 
    Earlier that day Olivier, 48, enjoyed a bonding session with young Nahla – Halle’s daughter from a previous relationship with French-Canadian model Gabriel Aubry – when they ventured out to pick up a Mother’s Day cake from Bristol Farms in Beverly Hills.
    Quality time: The acclaimed actress spent the day with French hunk Olivier and her two children
    Quality time: The acclaimed actress spent the day with French hunk Olivier and her two children
    Let's go: The family prepare to leave after placing Maceo's baby carriage in the rear of their car on Sunday
    Let's go: The family prepare to leave after placing Maceo's baby carriage in the rear of their car on Sunday
    Let's go: The family prepare to leave after placing Maceo's baby carriage in the rear of their car on Sunday 
    I've got it: Halle assists here husband with their young son's carriage following an afternoon meal in West Hollywood
    I've got it: Halle assists here husband with their young son's carriage following an afternoon meal in West Hollywood
    Sporting a garish pink T-shirt, the actor was in good spirits as he launched and joked with his six-year old step-child, who looked adorable in a white cardigan and printed pink dress with matching sandals. 
    Meanwhile Halle is preparing for the release of new TV show Extant. 
    The actress plays Molly Watts in the sci-fi drama, a woman struggling to reconnect with her scientist husband John, played by Goran Visnjic, after spending a year in space in a solo mission.
    Molly is infertile so John finds a way for them to have a child by building a son Ethan - the first prototype of a future line of human-like robots known as Humanichs.
    Previously: Olivier, 48, was in good spirits as he laughed and joked with six-year-old Nahla earlier that day
    Previously: Olivier, 48, was in good spirits as he laughed and joked with six-year-old Nahla earlier that day
    In you go: Olivier and Nahla had stepped out to buy Halle a surprise Mother's Day cake from Bristol Farms in Beverly Hills
    In you go: Olivier and Nahla had stepped out to buy Halle a surprise Mother's Day cake from Bristol Farms in Beverly Hills
    In you go: Olivier and Nahla had stepped out to buy Halle a surprise Mother's Day cake from Bristol Farms in Beverly Hills
    Extant - premiering July 9 on CBS -will follow Halle's character as she re-adapts to family life as a wife and mother.
    The series is being filmed using an actual NASA shuttle, with wires used to give the effect of gravity.
    Steven Spielberg is an executive producer on the show, which also stars Pierce Gagnon and Camryn Manheim.

    'As a woman, when I read this, it was such a strong character,' the Monster's Ball actress told People magazine last month.

    'I always gravitate toward strong, complicated woman characters. When I heard Steven Spielberg is a part of it, I thought, wow, that is another big reason to be a part of it.'
    Surprise surprise: Olivier handles Halle's cake ahead of her day out with the family on Sunday
    Surprise surprise: Olivier handles Halle's cake ahead of her day out with the family on Sunday


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    Hugh Jackman set to play superhero Wolverine three more times in X-Men and solo movies as he nears 50

    What a mutant! Hugh Jackman set to play superhero Wolverine THREE more times in X-Men and solo movies as he nears 50 

    By the time Hugh Jackman dons Wolverine's famous adamantium claws for his next solo movie the actor will be nearly 50 - but that's not stopping the Hollywood heavyweight.
    Jackman, currently 45, has signed on to play the famous X-Men in two more spin-off superhero movies as well as a third hinted film X-Men: Apocalypse.
    Although having previously voiced doubts that he would be able to play the character much longer, he teased that filming two blockbusters back-to-back may be the secret solution. 
    Mutant man: Hugh Jackman doesn't have plans on putting down the adamantium claws any time soon, pictured at the X-Men: Days Of Future Past premiere in New York on Saturday
    Mutant man: Hugh Jackman doesn't have plans on putting down the adamantium claws any time soon, pictured at the X-Men: Days Of Future Past premiere in New York on Saturday
    'It’s much easier because it’s tough to get there, physically, but once you’re there, it’s easier to maintain it,' he told Collider
      The father of two said shooting the projects directly after each other had 'crossed my mind'.
      He was also quick to back peddle on his previous complaints about the grueling Wolverine work-out regime because he only found out about X-Men: Days Of Future Past a month before finishing work on The Wolverine. 
      Buff body: The Australian actor has become famous for the ripped body he has had to maintain to play the character
      Buff body: The Australian actor has become famous for the ripped body he has had to maintain to play the character 
      Superhero star: The 45-year-old actor first played Wolverine back in 2000, and plays him in the latest X-Men film out May 22
      Superhero star: The 45-year-old actor first played Wolverine back in 2000, and plays him in the latest X-Men film out May 22
      'I was already planning on my cheat meals,' he said.
      While his latest X-Men project is out in cinemas on May 22, Jackman is busy in the pre-production stages on an as-yet untitled Wolverine movie with filmmaker James Mangold. 
      The movie will hit theatres in 2017 - when Jackman is 49 - while another sequel is in the works, with a release date unannounced.
      X-Men: Apocalypse - believed to be the final movie in the mutant superhero series - is also set to star Jackson and has a 2016 release date. 
      Claws out: After the first solo film was a disappointment to fans. Jackman returned with The Wolverine in 2013 which was a commercial and critical hit
      Claws out: After the first solo film was a disappointment to fans. Jackman returned with The Wolverine in 2013 which was a commercial and critical hit
      Tough guy: The father of two is known for taking on physical roles, pictured training for the part of Black Beard in an upcoming Peter Pan movie in New York on Wednesday
      Tough guy: The father of two is known for taking on physical roles, pictured training for the part of Black Beard in an upcoming Peter Pan movie in New York on Wednesday
      Tough guy: The father of two is known for taking on physical roles, pictured training for the part of Black Beard in an upcoming Peter Pan movie in New York on Wednesday 


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