‘American Pie’ star, ‘Vixen’ rocker, ‘80s TV actor among celebrities working ‘normal’ jobs

Claudia Oshry is no longer afraid to tell people about her Ozempic use, though that hasn’t always been the case.

John Bleasdale Guest Contributor Swiss Films previewed four films to industry guests at a special event hosted by Locarno Pro, the industry section of Locarno Film Festival, showcasing generational range and genre diversity. The selection included the new film by Carmen Jaquier, the director of “Thunder,” which was announced this week as the Swiss entry in the international feature film category of the Academy Awards.

After his rise to fame after the quarter finals on the 2005 series of The X Factor, fans of the show have been left wondering whatever happened to Chico. Famed for his number one hit It’s Chico Time, which knocked Madonna’s Sorry off the top spot, the cheeky chap left the spotlight behind when his singing career fizzled out.The 52-year-old, whose real name is Yousseph Slimani, was just 34 when he shot to fame on the ITV talent show alongside other memorable blasts from the past including winner Shayne Ward.The Welsh-born entertainer, who brought up in Morocco until the age of 14, trained as an electrical engineer but fame came calling and he applied for the show which saw his life change overnight.

A young mom-of-three from Texas has passed away after getting a fungal brain infection during her boob job.

David Albert Pierce, an entertainment attorney who founded Pierce Law Group, LLP, in Beverly Hills in 1996 and over the course of his career represented clients from Milton Berle and The Comedy Store to such films as the 2012 Oscar-winning film The Artist, died July 29 at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. He was 56.

Before Paul Reubens rose to fame in his "Pee-wee Herman" role, he was David Hasselhoff's roommate. On Sunday, Reubens lost his private battle with cancer at 70-years-old. Hasselhoff took to social media to honor his "great friend" and former roommate.

Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney was getting all the compliments as she shared her latest glimpse into her sun-drenched getaway. The actress is currently enjoying time away from the cobbles on a cruise with her family but has been keeping her followers updated on social media.

Ellise Shafer HollyShorts Film Festival, the Oscar-qualifying celebration of short films, has announced the jury lineup for its 2023 edition. The 18-person jury includes Chiwetel Ejiofor (“12 Years a Slave”), Sam Worthington (“Avatar”), Zoey Deutch (“Not Okay”), Alexandra Shipp (“Barbie”), Josh Whitehouse (“Daisy Jones & the Six”), Christina Chong (“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds”), Nelu Handa (“Run the Burbs” showrunner) and Jaime Ray Newman (“Skin”). Variety international correspondent K.J.

Marc Gilpin, the child actor who played a son of Roy Scheider’s Police Chief Martin Brody in 1978’s Jaws 2, died Saturday in Dallas of the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma. He was 56.

As the SAG-AFTRA strike continues on, people are listening to what actors from all ranks have to say about Hollywood pay!

American Pie star Seann William Scott has revealed the tiny fee he received for appearing in the huge blockbuster.The first American Pie film was released in 1999, with a sequel following in 2001 before two spin-offs: American Wedding and American Reunion.The first film in the series went on to make $235million (£182m) at the box office, yet Scott has revealed that he received only $8,000 (£6,200) for his starring appearance as Stifler.Speaking to chat show host Rick Elsen, Scott said that even that low fee “was a lot of money for me at the time.“I remember afterwards I bought a used Thunderbird for like $5000 or maybe $6000, I’m like, ‘Oh yeah, baby’,” he laughed.“I don’t know what happened to the other $2000 because I ended up having to work at the LA Zoo as a churro guy, so maybe it was even less than $8000.”Last year, it was revealed that a fifth film in the American Pie franchise is in the works at Universal, and will be penned by filmmaker Sujata Day.According to The Hollywood Reporter, work on a long-rumoured fifth film in the series is now in progress, and is being written by Day for Universal 1440 Entertainment.It adds that the story for the film is based on Day’s original script that was pitched, and promises a “fresh take” on the franchise.“Obsessed with raunchy comedies and American Pie is one of my all time faves!” Day wrote on Twitter to confirm the news. “So excited to be working on this movie.”Back in 2018, co-star Tara Reid hinted that a fifth American Pie movie could be on the way, saying: “I met the directors recently at the Emmy party and I said, ‘Let’s do the fifth movie, the franchise needs another movie’.

Seann William Scott this week revealed that he only made $8,000 for his infamous portrayal of Stifler in the 1999 teen comedy "American Pie" and had to take a job selling churros at the zoo after the movie wrapped. "It was a lot of money at the time," the 46-year-old said on Peacock’s Rich Eisen Show while playing "Celebrity True or False." "I remember afterwards I bought a used Thunderbird for like $5,000 or maybe $6,000, I’m like, ‘Oh yeah, baby’," he said.

Seann William Scott is the latest actor speaking out about their small paycheck in light of the actor’s strike.

Seann William Scott is the latest actor speaking out about their small paycheck in light of the actor’s strike.The American Pie star — who played the iconic role of Stifler — says he went from starring in the 1999 hit to working as the churro guy at the LA zoo after he was only paid $8,000 for the entire movie. Scott made the shocking claim while appearing on the Rick Eisen Show.

Seann William Scott is the latest actor to speak out amid the SAG-AFTRA strike.

In this new era of actors’ financial transparency, actor Seann William Scott has revealed the paltry amount he was paid to appear in 1999 hit comedy American Pie.

Rick Eisen Show that he only earned $8,000 for the entire movie, which made $235 million at the box office and has become a cult classic over the decades.On the show, Scott was asked if it was true that “American Pie” was his first big role and how he was only paid a four-figure amount.“I think so, yeah, because I remember afterward I bought a used Thunderbird for like $5,000 or maybe $6,000, I’m like, ‘Oh yeah, baby,'” he said.“I don’t know what happened to the other $2,000 because I ended up having to work at the LA Zoo as a churro guy, so maybe it was even less than $8,000,” he explained.Scott has also starred in several movies in the “American Pie” franchise including the 2001 sequel as well as “American Wedding” (2003) and “American Reunion” (2012).He and co-star Jason Biggs were allegedly paid $5 million each for their performances and recently reunited for a DoorDash commercial in character.In a May interview with the Daily Blast Live, Scott joked about what his character would be doing in today’s day and age.“I think Stifler would be a stripper. He’d be working at a pretty crappy strip club,” he quipped.“His stage name would be ‘Inferno,’ dressed up as a fireman.

Emma Roberts and Dianna Agron were just two of the celebs on the guestlist for a luxe dinner at East Hampton Historical Society’s Mulford Farm on Thursday evening (July 27).

Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-dee-do, I’ve got another scandal for you. Hugh Grant’s casting as an Oompa Loompa in the Timothée Chalamet-led film “Wonka” has sparked controversy among actors with dwarfism, reports the BBC. George Coppen, who has dwarfism, slammed the “Notting Hill” star’s casting.

Harrison Ford’s stunt double in Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny, set himself ablaze on Monday (July 24) during a demonstration in Atlanta, Georgia.The Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) union went on strike earlier this month, after negotiations broke down with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) over streaming residuals and safeguards against AI technology.At the end of the rally, Massa took to the stage in a flame-covered jacket. In the video’s caption on Instagram, he wrote: “We are tired of being burned by the AMPTP.”A post shared by Elena Sanchez (@theelenasanchez)In a follow-up post, Massa added: “We wanted to make a statement and I think we did! It was great to see such a great turnout from our local stunt community, local leadership, and actors who showed up to support us.