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Ryan Reynolds began his Hollywood journey as a troubled teen on Fifteen, a Canadian teen drama that made its way to Nickelodeon. Despite despising his role at the time, Fifteen was a crucial stepping stone for Reynolds' successful career in the industry. Reynolds' first acting paycheck was $150 per episode, leading him to briefly consider leaving acting before returning with Ordinary Magic.

Ryan Reynolds is one of Hollywood's most reliable and bankable faces. The Deadpool star has been a mainstay of the industry for over 30 years. Like many big names, he began his career as a child star, not achieving true superstardom until the mid-to-late 2000s. While starting out in kids' TV isn't that unusual, what is surprising is just where Reynolds began (and what he thinks of that early role today).

Reynolds' first television gig came in 1991 on Ytv's Canadian teen drama Hillside. In the United States, Nickelodeon distributed...

Ryan Reynolds celebrated his 47th birthday with hilarious videos from friends Chris Pratt and Rob McElhenney. In the footage, Pratt and McElhenney promote a memorial park in the UK called "Parks & Wrex." After a rough start in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Reynolds fought to bring a faithful and successful Deadpool adaptation to the big screen, turning it into a profitable franchise.

Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds turned 47 years old earlier this week and, as it happens every year, the actor's friends decided to honor him in the funniest ways possible, imitating the style of the actor himself. But, of course, Chris Pratt and Rob McElhenney managed to take things to a whole new level. Reynolds is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood right now, and has been for the past few years, bringing him closer to a long list of celebrities. Pratt, with whom he will soon share more time since...

Ryan Reynolds will receive the Robin Williams Legacy of Laughter Award at the 11th annual gala for Bring Change to Mind. The award pays tribute to Williams and is presented annually by his children. The event will feature performances by Reba McEntire and Amy Schumer, as well as an auction of items, including a guitar signed by Taylor Swift.

Ryan Reynolds will be honored with the Robin Williams Legacy of Laughter Award at the 11th annual gala for Bring Change to Mind, Glenn Close's non-profit organization aimed at fighting the stigmas of mental illness.

Almost 10 years after the death of Williams, following a long battle against depression, the organization Bring Change to Mind pays tribute to him with an award presented annually by Williams' children, Zak, Zelda and Cody. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Reynolds will join the list of recipients that includes Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Ben Stiller,...

ReviewThere’s little to say about a film that celebrates average writing and lazy direction and disrespects the audience.Subha J RaoThe only joke in Sakkath, directed by Simple Suni, writes itself in your head. A witness, who is a vegetable seller, tells the court that he went to buy onions because tomato prices had crashed. Half a kilo of tomatoes worth Rs 70 was lying in my refrigerator back home, and I burst out laughing. That was the only time I laughed or even smiled, trust me, during the entire duration of a film that does not know what genre it belongs to. Is it comedy? Is it a love story? Or a stalker’s story? Or a courtroom drama? Or an investigative tale? To ensure they are protected on all counts, the film begins with a voiceover from Ganesh, requesting people to not file any case against the film...

Actor Hitanshu Jinsi, who plays Lord Vishnu in "Vighnaharta Ganesh", is all set to also essay the role of the deity's avatar Lord Jagannath in the show.

"As I play the role of Lord Vishnu in the show, I'm getting an opportunity to explore and act his incarnation as well. Now our show will focus on the track of Lord Jagannath and I'm really excited about it," says Hitanshu.

He adds that playing a mythological role is actually helping him move towards spirituality.

"I always wanted to visit the Jagannath temple and experience the famous Rath Yatra but couldn't make it happen either for some reason. But now when I am preparing myself for the role by reading and watching clippings on YouTube. I will surely visit the temple once things get normalised. Playing a mythological role is awaking spirituality inside me. I feel blessed and secured," he says.

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SandalwoodThe actor recently bagged the female lead role in the upcoming Shiva Rajkumar starrer 'Rdx'.Digital NativeEver since the Puneeth Rajkumar starrer James was announced, there were various speculations about who would pair up with him on-screen. Well, the wait seems to be finally over as there are reports that his Rajakumaraa pair will be reuniting for James. Priya Anand, who made her debut in Sandalwood with Rajakumaraa, may be roped in for James. While news about Priya Anand’s inclusion to the James star cast is doing rounds, it may be recalled that she has bagged the female lead role in the upcoming Shiva Rajkumar starrer Rdx. Ravi Arasu is wielding the megaphone for this venture with the dialogues penned by Chandramouli. The technical crew includes Charan Raj for music and M Saravanan for cinematography with Rajasekar choreographing the stunts and Durairaj taking care of the art direction. Sathya Jyothi Films,...

Hollywood is remembering Glenne Headly.

Friends and fans of the actress -- best known for her work in Dick Tracy and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels -- quickly took to social media on Friday to pay their respects to Headly, who died on Thursday at the age of 63. 

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Ryan Reynolds, who co-starred with Headly in 1993's Ordinary Magic, mourned the loss of his first "movie mom."

"Our household mourns the sudden loss of beloved friend, actress, and comic genius, Glenne Headly," Steve Martin tweeted on Friday of the actress, whom he acted alongside in 1988's Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and 1996's Sgt. Bilko.

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See more celebrity reactions to Headly's death below.

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