Singer Ashlee Simpson poses with actor Russell Crowe at the second MTV Australia Video Music Awards at the Sydney SuperDome April 12, 2006. Simpson, a presenter at the show, won awards for Best Female Artist and Best Pop Video for "Boyfriend." Crowe performed "Testify."
On Location
Actor Matthew McConaughey laughs during a news conference, Saturday, April 1, 2006, at the Keith Albee Theatre in Huntington, W.Va. McConaughey was in Huntington to film a movie titled, "We Are Marshall," depicting the tragic 1970 plane crash that claimed 75 lives including the Marshall football team. McConaughey will portray Jack Lengyel, the first head coach following the crash.
Matthew McConaughey hands out a "We Are Marshall" hat to a spectator during a block party to promote the movie on Saturday, April 1, 2006, in Huntington, W.Va. McConaughey was in Huntington to film the movie depicting the tragic 1970 plane crash that claimed 75 lives including the Marshall football team.
Out Of Africa
Composer and movie producer Quincy Jones views the Ku Klux Klan exhibition at the Aprtheid Museum in Johannesburg, Monday, April 3, 2006. Jones was in South Africa for a variety of UNICEF activities including talking to young artists and musicians on the many challenges they face in an era of HIV, crime, sexual violence and drug abuse.
Former President Nelson Mandela, left, meets with musician, composer and movie producer Quincy Jones, in Johannesburg, Sunday, April 2, 2006. Jones is in the country for a variety of UNICEF activities.
Quincy Jones comforts a child from the Sparrow Rainbow Village, a shelter that cares for AIDS sufferers and orphans, during a visit to the University of the Witwatersrand Pediatric HIV Treatment clinic at the Coronation Hospital in Johannesburg, Tuesday April 4, 2006. Jones was in South Africa as a UNICEF guest to discuss the challenges young people face in an era of AIDS, crime, sexual violence and drug abuse.
La Dolce Vita
Italian movie legend Sophia Loren cheers for photographers during a press conference for "Sicolone, Lazzaro, Loren" an exhibition of her life, career and personal memories, in Rome, Thursday, April 6, 2006. The free exhibition runs from April 7 through May 7. It begins with photos of the 71-year-old actress' turbulent childhood in southern Italy and follows her rise to stardom.
Italian movie legend Sophia Loren reacts to comments at a press conference in Rome April 6, 2006, to open "Sicolone, Lazzaro, Loren," an exhibition of her life, career and personal memories. "I was surprised they wanted to do an exhibition about me. I don't know if I deserve it," said the tearful actress, who won an Oscar in 1962 for "Two Women."
Opening Night
Actress Glenn Close arrives at the opening night of the play "Festen," on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre on Sunday, April 9, 2006, in New York. The show stars Larry Bryggman, Michael Hayden, Ali MacGraw, Julianna Margulies and Jeremy Sisto.
"The Sopranos" star Edie Falco arrives at the opening night of "Festen" on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre on Sunday, April 9, 2006, in New York. The play centers on a dark family secret son Christian reveals when the Klingenfelt family gathers to celebrate the 60th birthday of its patriarch, Helge.
Actor Anthony Edwards arrives at the opening night of the play "Festen," on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre, Sunday, April 9, 2006, in New York. The play stars Edward's "ER" co-star Julianna Margulies.
Actress Kathryn Erbe arrives for the opening night of the play "Festen," on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre, Sunday, April 9, 2006, in New York. The play, which won good reviews in London, is adapted from a popular 1998 Danish film.
Actress Jill Clayburgh walks the red carpet at the opening night of the play "Festen," on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre, Sunday, April 9, 2006, in New York.
Actress Rachel York arrives to the opening night of the play "Festen," on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre, Sunday, April 9, 2006, in New York. The play is directed by Rufus Norris, who also directed the London version, and produced by by Bill Kenwright and Marla Rubin.
It's A Hit
Alex Rodriguez, the New York Yankees third baseman and 2005 American League Most Valuable Player, accepts a custom Gibson guitar at Gotham magazine's Baseball Party held at Pascha Nightclub. The A-Rod custom Gibson Guitar is one of a kind and will be later auctioned off for charity.
Song of Praise
Lead singer Mac Powell performs with the group Third Day at the Dove Awards show Wednesday, April 5, 2006, in Nashville, Tenn. The Doves are presented for the best in gospel music.
Film Festival
From left, Japanese actor Yasuaki Kurata, actress Chiaki Kuriyama and Hong Kong actor Andy Lau pose during the opening ceremony of The 30th International Film Festival in Hong Kong Tuesday, April 4, 2006. The festival, which opened with a screening of "The Producers" starring Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane, continues through April 19.
The Brick Awards
Comedian Jimmy Fallon performs with a guitar as he attends the 2006 Brick Awards, sponsored by Kohl's, at Capitale on April 11, 2006, in New York. Each year, the awards are given to nine leaders under 25 who use their talents to benefit their communities. Winners 18 and younger get a $5,000 scholarship and a $5,000 community grant. Older winners get a $10,000 community grant.
Actress Jamie Lynn Sigler of the hit HBO show "The Sopranos" speaks as she attends the 2006 Brick Awards, sponsored by Kohl's, at Capitale on April 11, 2006 in New York. Winners included a 12-year-old who started a bilingual theater group, a 14-year-old who founded a program for obese teens and a 22-year-old who started free medical screenings for needy South Asian immigrants.
Actors Susan Sarandon and Mary-Louise Parker pose together at the Do Something 2006 Brick Awards sponsered by Kohl's at Capitale on April 11, 2006, in New York. Among the projects honored were a beauty pageant for young people with cancer, a camp for kids with serious skin diseases and an online library of audio books for the visually impaired.