The Entourage Guide to Hollywood

I love the entertainment industry! Check out these comedic articles about my favorite actors and directors.

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Miles Ahead

It’s a tale as old as time: boy meets drumsticks, boy makes questionable fashion choices in high school, boy becomes Hollywood’s favorite leading man. At least, that’s how it goes for Miles Teller, whose meteoric rise to fame seems almost as improbable as the plot of a Nicolas Cage movie.

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Tom Cruise and the Color of Money

Tom Cruise and Paul Newman in "The Color of Money" - it's a pairing that nobody saw coming, but somehow it worked. In this classic Scorsese film, Cruise played a young and ambitious pool hustler who gets taken under the wing of Newman's grizzled, veteran character.

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Unraveling the Mysterious Kevin Connolly

In the vast universe of Hollywood, there exists an actor who defies all expectations, an enigma who leaves us scratching our heads and wondering, “Who is this guy?” Ladies and gentleman, I present to you the one and only Kevin Connolly, the man who makes us laugh, cry, and ask, “Wait, where have I seen him before?”

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The Genius of Richard Gere

In the world of Hollywood, it's a rarity to find an actor who has managed to maintain their relevance for over four decades. Yet, that's precisely what the silver fox Richard Gere has done with his peerless talent and charm.

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A Standing Ovation for Michael Douglas

Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to give a standing ovation to one of the greatest actors of our time, Michael Douglas! With a career spanning over five decades, he has graced us with some of the most memorable characters in film and television.

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Hollywood Icon Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg is one of Hollywood's most versatile and successful actors, and his place in film history is secure. With a career spanning over three decades, Mark has proven time and time again that he's a talented performer who can bring the drama, the laughs, and the intensity.

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The Other Side of Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise is a Hollywood icon known for his intense performances and death-defying stunts. But did you know that he's also a bit of a goofball?

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Martin Scorsese and The Color of Money

Martin Scorsese, the man who made "The Color of Money" cool again and turned "Goodfellas" into a cinematic masterpiece, is known for his incredible use of music to heighten the effect of his films. But did you know that Scorsese's career almost went down a completely different path?

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The Legacy of Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs: the man, the myth, the legend. He was a visionary who not only changed the way we use technology, but also how we view it. But Steve was more than just a tech genius, he was a master of persuasion, a guru of salesmanship, the king of the "Reality Distortion Field."

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Casting the Wolf of Wall Street

It was a match made in heaven: Martin Scorsese, the legendary director, and the wild true story of the Wolf of Wall Street. As Scorsese began to assemble his cast, he knew he needed the perfect blend of talent and insanity to bring this tale of excess and corruption to life.

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The Legend of Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy’s performance in “Dolemite Is My Name” is nothing short of amazing. In this film, Murphy plays Rudy Ray Moore, the legendary comedian and film star who rose to fame with his raunchy stand-up act and cult classic film “Dolemite.”

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Johnny Depp is Awesome

Johnny Depp, the chameleonic actor known for his ability to disappear into a wide range of roles, has had a long and varied career in Hollywood. From his early days as a teen heartthrob on the TV show 21 Jump Street to his more recent, more eccentric roles in films like Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Depp has proven time and time again that he is a force to be reckoned with on the silver screen.

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Sly Stallone and John Rambo

Sylvester Stallone, affectionately known as "Sly," is a household name and cultural icon. He first rose to fame in the 1970s with his portrayal of Rocky Balboa, the struggling Philadelphia boxer, in the Rocky film series. But it was his role as John Rambo in the Rambo franchise that solidified his reputation as the ultimate tough guy.

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