dakota fanning

Dakota Fanning Premieres “Hounddog”

She’s basically grown up in the limelight, and last night 14-year-old Dakota Fanning looked like a seasoned pro at the premiere of her new movie “Hounddog.”

The “I Am Sam” sweetheart arrived at the Village East Cinemas in New York City, looking stunning in a silver wrapped tank top-style shirt teamed with black slim fit trousers and a pair of black peep-toe heels.

Jet-Setting Dakota Fanning Turns 14

The paparazzi camped out at LAX yesterday got a good look at Dakota Fanning as she arrived at the airport on the eve of her 14th birthday (which she’s celebrating today!).

The “I Am Sam” actress is looking more grown up every day and it looks like she’s more confident than ever.

Director Kate Hudson

It seems that most actors and actresses have a penchant to direct.  Kate Hudson finally realized her dream to get behind the camera, following the leads of Jennifer Aniston and Kirsten Dunst to the Glamour Magazine “Reel Moments” program.

Already in its third year, “Reel Moments” exists to empower women by producing female-friendly short films, while at the same time providing actresses the opportunity to try out directing.

9th Annual Young Hollywood Awards

Hollywood Life magazine just hosted their 9th annual Young Hollywood Awards show on Sunday night, with the freshest talent flocking to the scene.

The event, which celebrates the accomplishments of Hollywood’s brightest young stars, saw Hilary Duff, Jessica Alba, Dakota Fanning, Katherine McPhee, and Katherine Heigl, to name a few, all turn up for the fledgling award ceremony.

Dakota Fanning Rape Scene Draws Protests

Child star Dakota Fanning, best known for her roles in films like ‘Charlotte’s Web’ is in the middle of a controversy over a rape scene in her latest film ‘Hounddog’.

The 12-year-old actress portrays a girl called Lewellen, who is raped by a teenager.

The hard-hitting movie written and directed by Deborah Kampmeier, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on Tuesday, has been surrounded by complaints, with protests beginning before the festival.

The Catholic League, one of the protesting groups, has urged the US Department of Justice to investigate the film for possible violation of child pornography laws.

“It matters not a whit whether Fanning’s mother, along with Fanning’s teacher/child welfare worker, gave their consent,” said the league’s president William Donahue, who admitted he had not seen the film.