In a recent interview with Serieously at the Paris Fan Festival, Taz Skylar, the actor who portrayed Sanji in One Piece live-action series, revealed an anecdote involving the creator Eiichiro Oda, where he personally designed a One Piece tattoo for him.
During the interview, Skylar recounted a dinner with Oda in Japan, where he expressed his desire to get a One Piece themed tattoo. However, he felt overwhelmed by the vast options within the universe.
It was then Taz asked Oda if he could design something specific for the cast. To his delight, Oda graciously agreed and crafted a unique tattoo design specifically for him and his fellow cast members.
“When we went to have dinner with Oda in Japan, I wanted to get a One Piece tattoo for a while. There’s so much to choose from that I’m like what’s the thing? Like what is the...
During the interview, Skylar recounted a dinner with Oda in Japan, where he expressed his desire to get a One Piece themed tattoo. However, he felt overwhelmed by the vast options within the universe.
It was then Taz asked Oda if he could design something specific for the cast. To his delight, Oda graciously agreed and crafted a unique tattoo design specifically for him and his fellow cast members.
“When we went to have dinner with Oda in Japan, I wanted to get a One Piece tattoo for a while. There’s so much to choose from that I’m like what’s the thing? Like what is the...
- 5/20/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
The second season of One Piece live-action series has unveiled casting calls for seven new characters set to join the new season.
While these might not come as a surprise for the long-term fans of the manga and anime, the sneak-peek into the age and ethnicity of the characters will sure add an element of intrigue.
It was also revealed that casting calls for the new season have been underway throughout the first half of the year as the production team prepares for filming, scheduled to commence in June 2024. The second season is operated under the codename ‘Project Renaissance’.
Checkout the newly revealed characters, their ethnicity and age range below:
1. Princess Vivi
Looking for: Female Age: 17-20 Ethnicity: Middle Eastern/North African or South Asian
2. Nico Robin
Looking for: Female Age: 20-39 Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino
3. Smoker
Looking for: Male Age: 25-35 Ethnicity: White
4. Tashigi
Looking for: Female Age: 20-29 Ethnicity:...
While these might not come as a surprise for the long-term fans of the manga and anime, the sneak-peek into the age and ethnicity of the characters will sure add an element of intrigue.
It was also revealed that casting calls for the new season have been underway throughout the first half of the year as the production team prepares for filming, scheduled to commence in June 2024. The second season is operated under the codename ‘Project Renaissance’.
Checkout the newly revealed characters, their ethnicity and age range below:
1. Princess Vivi
Looking for: Female Age: 17-20 Ethnicity: Middle Eastern/North African or South Asian
2. Nico Robin
Looking for: Female Age: 20-39 Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino
3. Smoker
Looking for: Male Age: 25-35 Ethnicity: White
4. Tashigi
Looking for: Female Age: 20-29 Ethnicity:...
- 5/8/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
During the Paris Fan Festival, Taz Skylar, the actor cast to portray Sanji in Netflix’s One Piece Live-Action series, opened up about the initial wave of negative comments he faced on social media following the casting announcement.
During the festival’s Q/A session, Taz recounted his very first exposure to criticism and it was around the time when the One Piece casting news came out. He revealed that his friends informed him that his name was trending on Twitter alongside references to his resemblance to rapper Eminem.
“The best way to get me to do something is tell me I can’t do it,” Skylar stated, revealing that rather than being deterred by the negative feedback, he found motivation in the challenge. “I remember I laughed because I was like, you know what, they have a point. I do kind of look a little bit like Em,” he added.
During the festival’s Q/A session, Taz recounted his very first exposure to criticism and it was around the time when the One Piece casting news came out. He revealed that his friends informed him that his name was trending on Twitter alongside references to his resemblance to rapper Eminem.
“The best way to get me to do something is tell me I can’t do it,” Skylar stated, revealing that rather than being deterred by the negative feedback, he found motivation in the challenge. “I remember I laughed because I was like, you know what, they have a point. I do kind of look a little bit like Em,” he added.
- 5/1/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Netflix’s highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece manga is set to return for its second season in 2025, with co-executive producer Joe Tracz joining the creative team. Tracz, known for his work on Percy Jackson And The Olympians, will serve as writer, executive producer, and co-showrunner alongside Matt Owens.
The filming schedule of One Piece live-action season 2 is confirmed to start in June 2024.
Tracz expressed his enthusiasm for joining the One Piece team, citing his admiration for Eiichiro Oda’s imaginative world-building and the impressive achievements of the live-action adaptation thus far.
“I’ve been lucky to work on big adaptations of several beloved series, and they don’t come bigger or more beloved than One Piece. I’m a huge fan of Oda-san’s incredible imagination and I was blown away by what the live-action team created in Season One. So it’s a dream...
The filming schedule of One Piece live-action season 2 is confirmed to start in June 2024.
Tracz expressed his enthusiasm for joining the One Piece team, citing his admiration for Eiichiro Oda’s imaginative world-building and the impressive achievements of the live-action adaptation thus far.
“I’ve been lucky to work on big adaptations of several beloved series, and they don’t come bigger or more beloved than One Piece. I’m a huge fan of Oda-san’s incredible imagination and I was blown away by what the live-action team created in Season One. So it’s a dream...
- 4/23/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
One Piece is coming to Netflix in August, and it has now been revealed that the original voice actors from the anime series are reprising their roles for the live-action adaptation.
Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai, Akemi Okamura, Kappei Yamaguchi, and Hiroaki Hirata are reprising their animated roles in the live-action series. Vincent Regan, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Morgan Davies, Aidan Scott, Langley Kirkwood, Jeff Ward, Celeste Loots, Alexander Maniatis, McKinley Belcher III, Craig Fairbrass, Steven Ward, and Chioma Umeala have also been cast in the live-action series.
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Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai, Akemi Okamura, Kappei Yamaguchi, and Hiroaki Hirata are reprising their animated roles in the live-action series. Vincent Regan, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Morgan Davies, Aidan Scott, Langley Kirkwood, Jeff Ward, Celeste Loots, Alexander Maniatis, McKinley Belcher III, Craig Fairbrass, Steven Ward, and Chioma Umeala have also been cast in the live-action series.
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- 7/5/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The Netflix One Piece live-action adaptation will have the Japanese voice actors from the anime reprise their roles. It was at the Anime Expo 2023 in Los Angeles that fans got to watch a video of Mayumi Tanaka, the original voice of Monkey D. Luffy, welcoming Iñaki Godoy to the Straw Hats.
“I’ve been voicing Luffy for more than 23 years now, and I think everyone has a little bit of Luffy in their heart,” Tanaka said. “Iñaki, who performs Luffy in this live-action series, is so fun and joyful that he really makes a perfect Luffy! I’m very happy to be able to voice Luffy in this adaptation as well.”
Tanaka continued, “One Piece is a story whose words and images can resonate with you in different ways depending on your situation or perspective at any given moment, allowing for new discoveries all the time. And of course, nothing...
“I’ve been voicing Luffy for more than 23 years now, and I think everyone has a little bit of Luffy in their heart,” Tanaka said. “Iñaki, who performs Luffy in this live-action series, is so fun and joyful that he really makes a perfect Luffy! I’m very happy to be able to voice Luffy in this adaptation as well.”
Tanaka continued, “One Piece is a story whose words and images can resonate with you in different ways depending on your situation or perspective at any given moment, allowing for new discoveries all the time. And of course, nothing...
- 7/2/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
“Ever since I was a kid, the sea’s been calling, so I’m setting out to follow my dreams — I’m going to be King of the Pirates!” Monkey D. Luffy says in the first footage from Netflix’s live-action One Piece adaptation, released Saturday during the streamer’s annual Tudum fan event.
To sweeten the pot, Netflix also revealed that the first season of One Piece will (finally!) premiere on Thursday, Aug. 31.
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To sweeten the pot, Netflix also revealed that the first season of One Piece will (finally!) premiere on Thursday, Aug. 31.
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- 6/17/2023
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
The wait is officially over: The trailer for Netflix’s adaptation of “One Piece” is here.
“One Piece” is a live-action take on the beloved Japanese manga of the same name. The eight-episode series stars Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp and Taz Skylar as Sanji. The first look was revealed at Netflix’s Tudum 2023 event in Brazil. It will release on Netflix on Aug. 31.
The show tells the story of Luffy, a young man on his way to become pirate king alongside a crew of friends who help him on his hunt for treasure.
Eiichiro Oda, the creator of the original “One Piece” manga, is an executive producer on the series and worked closely with Netflix to ensure the show was as accurate to his vision as possible. He made a statement on the “One Piece...
“One Piece” is a live-action take on the beloved Japanese manga of the same name. The eight-episode series stars Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp and Taz Skylar as Sanji. The first look was revealed at Netflix’s Tudum 2023 event in Brazil. It will release on Netflix on Aug. 31.
The show tells the story of Luffy, a young man on his way to become pirate king alongside a crew of friends who help him on his hunt for treasure.
Eiichiro Oda, the creator of the original “One Piece” manga, is an executive producer on the series and worked closely with Netflix to ensure the show was as accurate to his vision as possible. He made a statement on the “One Piece...
- 6/17/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
We’re getting the first look at the Straw Hats in One Piece, Netflix anticipated live-action series based on one of the best-selling manga titles of all time. Netflix dropped the first teaser Saturday during the show’s presentation at Tudum. Watch it above.
Based on the manga title by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece will follow the other-worldly adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew as they explore exotic islands and endless oceans in search for the ultimate treasure “One Piece” to become the next Pirate King.
Iñaki Godoy stars as Monkey D. Luffy, along with the Straw Hats played by Mackenyu (Roronoa Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero Gibson (Usopp) and Taz Skylar (Sanji).
Cast also includes McKinley Belcher III, Morgan Davies, Aidan Scott, Vincent Regan, Jeff Ward, Craig Fairbrass, Langley Kirkwood, Celeste Loots, Alexander Maniatis, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Chioma Umeala and Steven Ward.
Steven Maeda and Matt Owens serve as writers, executive producers and showrunners. Oda, Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements also executive produce.
One Piece is produced by Tomorrow Studios and Netflix in partnership with Shueisha.
Based on the manga title by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece will follow the other-worldly adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew as they explore exotic islands and endless oceans in search for the ultimate treasure “One Piece” to become the next Pirate King.
Iñaki Godoy stars as Monkey D. Luffy, along with the Straw Hats played by Mackenyu (Roronoa Zoro), Emily Rudd (Nami), Jacob Romero Gibson (Usopp) and Taz Skylar (Sanji).
Cast also includes McKinley Belcher III, Morgan Davies, Aidan Scott, Vincent Regan, Jeff Ward, Craig Fairbrass, Langley Kirkwood, Celeste Loots, Alexander Maniatis, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Chioma Umeala and Steven Ward.
Steven Maeda and Matt Owens serve as writers, executive producers and showrunners. Oda, Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements also executive produce.
One Piece is produced by Tomorrow Studios and Netflix in partnership with Shueisha.
- 6/17/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
One Piece fans looking forward to Netflix‘s live-action adaptation of the sensational manga and anime rejoice! One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda is celebrating Luffy’s birthday with an update that will get you so excited blood will shoot out your nose. After seven long years since Netflix first announced its live-action One Piece series, the project is nearly complete!
“I’ve been working with Tomorrow Studios and Netflix for quite some time now,” Oda wrote in a letter posted to Instagram. “Even though they understand each of the characters, we obviously come from very different cultures, so when it comes to entertainment, we have different codes, skill sets, and aims. Sometimes it could be frustrating for both sides. It felt like, ‘We’re all trying to get to the same place, so how come we’re not on the same wavelength?’ there was even a time when I thought,...
“I’ve been working with Tomorrow Studios and Netflix for quite some time now,” Oda wrote in a letter posted to Instagram. “Even though they understand each of the characters, we obviously come from very different cultures, so when it comes to entertainment, we have different codes, skill sets, and aims. Sometimes it could be frustrating for both sides. It felt like, ‘We’re all trying to get to the same place, so how come we’re not on the same wavelength?’ there was even a time when I thought,...
- 5/4/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
It’s been seven long years since Netflix first announced its live-action adaptation of the groundbreaking manga-turned-anime “One Piece,” and with the end almost in sight, it’s now finally going to see the light of day.
In an open letter to fans posted to Netflix’s social media accounts Thursday, “One Piece” creator Eiichiro Oda was frank about the creative challenges, and differences, that have contributed to such a long development. But, he also promised, “We’re in the final process! Right now! Of finishing all 8 episodes!”
However, despite Netflix announcing in January that the show will launch in 2023, Oda suggested that it might be just a little later than that before we see it. “They’ve promised that we won’t launch until I’m satisfied,” he wrote.
Ever since the beginning of our partnership with Eiichiro Oda, we have been working closely to bring the One Piece...
In an open letter to fans posted to Netflix’s social media accounts Thursday, “One Piece” creator Eiichiro Oda was frank about the creative challenges, and differences, that have contributed to such a long development. But, he also promised, “We’re in the final process! Right now! Of finishing all 8 episodes!”
However, despite Netflix announcing in January that the show will launch in 2023, Oda suggested that it might be just a little later than that before we see it. “They’ve promised that we won’t launch until I’m satisfied,” he wrote.
Ever since the beginning of our partnership with Eiichiro Oda, we have been working closely to bring the One Piece...
- 5/4/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
“One Piece” creator Eiichiro Oda offered fans an update on the upcoming Netflix live-action series based on the popular manga.
“I’ve been working with Tomorrow Studios and Netflix for quite some time now,” Oda wrote in a letter posted online. “Even though they understand each of the characters, we obviously come from very different cultures so, when it comes to entertainment, we have different codes, skill sets, and aims. Sometimes it could be frustrating for both sides. It felt like, ‘We’re all trying to get to the same place so how come we’re not on the same wavelength?’ there was even a time when I thought, ‘Is a foreign production even possible?!’
Oda went on to say that all involved in the show have “been hard at work this entire time” and that “each and every entity involved is working in sync.” And while it was previously...
“I’ve been working with Tomorrow Studios and Netflix for quite some time now,” Oda wrote in a letter posted online. “Even though they understand each of the characters, we obviously come from very different cultures so, when it comes to entertainment, we have different codes, skill sets, and aims. Sometimes it could be frustrating for both sides. It felt like, ‘We’re all trying to get to the same place so how come we’re not on the same wavelength?’ there was even a time when I thought, ‘Is a foreign production even possible?!’
Oda went on to say that all involved in the show have “been hard at work this entire time” and that “each and every entity involved is working in sync.” And while it was previously...
- 5/4/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
It’s a wonder there are any kidnappings at all these days. After all, anyone who routinely watches genre movies knows that they never turn out well. Unfortunately for them, the hapless villains in the new horror film by Alastair Orr (Indigenous) apparently aren’t cinephiles, and they’ve made a serious mistake choosing their victim who resides at the titular abode in A House on Willow Street.
It isn’t long after the opening credits have rolled that a gang consisting of Hazel (Sharni Vinson), her boyfriend Ade (Steven Ward), Mark (Zino Ventura) and James (Gustav Gerderner) abduct Katherine (Carlyn Burchell), the daughter...
It isn’t long after the opening credits have rolled that a gang consisting of Hazel (Sharni Vinson), her boyfriend Ade (Steven Ward), Mark (Zino Ventura) and James (Gustav Gerderner) abduct Katherine (Carlyn Burchell), the daughter...
- 3/30/2017
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A 32-year-old man is facing criminal charges in Florida after he allegedly violated that state's new "revenge porn" statute. Steven Ward, 32, of Geneva, Florida, is being held at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility in Sanford without bond following his arrest Friday on cyber-harassment and cyber-stalking. According to court documents obtained by People, Ward allegedly posted a private, sexually explicit photo of his estranged wife on his Facebook page, and then sent her a screenshot of the public post, in alleged violation of a law enacted just four months ago. • Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Click...
- 1/27/2016
- by Chris Harris, @chrisharrisment
- PEOPLE.com
A 32-year-old man is facing criminal charges in Florida after he allegedly violated that state's new "revenge porn" statute. Steven Ward, 32, of Geneva, Florida, is being held at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility in Sanford without bond following his arrest Friday on cyber-harassment and cyber-stalking. According to court documents obtained by People, Ward allegedly posted a private, sexually explicit photo of his estranged wife on his Facebook page, and then sent her a screenshot of the public post, in alleged violation of a law enacted just four months ago. • Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Click...
- 1/27/2016
- by Chris Harris, @chrisharrisment
- PEOPLE.com
He's the host of VH1's Tough Love, but falling for model Madison Pard was easy for Steve Ward, who popped the question to his longtime love on Friday while they were vacationing in Paris. Ward, 33, tells People exclusively that he made arrangements ahead of time, so that once they checked into their Paris hotel, things would be perfect. "I had a bottle of champagne on ice with chocolates and cheese waiting for us in our room," Ward says. "She read my card that said, 'Thanks for making all my dreams come true.' Then we walked out to the balcony,...
- 11/16/2013
- by Monica Rizzo
- PEOPLE.com
Miley Cyrus is just a regular teenage girl who enjoys going out at night with her friends, says VH1's Tough Love: New Orleans host Steve Ward! She is definitely Not ready for the married life. It doesn't matter if the Hemsworth family doesn't see Liam Hemsworth walking down the aisle with Miley Cyrus -- because she isn't quite ready for that type of commitment either. "This girl is not trying to get married right now," Steve Ward from VH1's Tough Love: New Orleans tells HollywoodLife.com, who has seen her out at a club recently. "She had her friends around her. She is not trying to get married at the moment." Talk of Miley, 19, and Liam, 22, getting engaged first began when Miley tweeted a pic of a ring on her engagement ring finger on March 23. And just recently at The Avengers premiere in L.A., Liam's older brother Chris Hemsworth,...
- 4/12/2012
- by Nicole Karlis
- HollywoodLife
NBC has ordered a full series of Eva Longoria's new dating show. The Desperate Housewives actress along with her production company are set to create a primetime dating show temporarily titled All About Love which will go into production in April, reports New York Post. The dating show will set up singles with good matches by matchmakers such as Amber Kelleher of Kelleher International and Tough Love's Steve Ward. In 2010, Longoria filed for (more)...
- 3/26/2012
- by By Kristina Bustos
- Digital Spy
Eva Longoria is developing a new dating show. The 'Desperate Housewives' actress - who is currently single, after splitting from Eduardo Cruz earlier this month - has been working on the new format, provisionally titled 'All About Love', which will see single people set up by top matchmakers. Among those set to be included in the show are Amber Kelleher - who heads elite dating company Kelleher International - and Steve Ward, who appeared on VH1 show 'Tough Love', which saw him and mother JoAnn send women struggling to find a partner through a boot camp. A source told the New York Post...
- 3/26/2012
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Eva Longoria is developing a new dating show. The 'Desperate Housewives' actress - who is currently single, after splitting from Eduardo Cruz earlier this month - has been working on the new format, provisionally titled 'All About Love', which will see single people set up by top matchmakers. Among those set to be included in the show are Amber Kelleher - who heads elite dating company Kelleher International - and Steve Ward, who appeared on VH1 show 'Tough Love', which saw him and mother JoAnn send women struggling to find a partner through a boot camp. A source told the New York Post newspaper the show - developed by Eva's UnbeliEVAble Entertainment company - goes into production next month, with...
- 3/26/2012
- Monsters and Critics
If Selena 'loves' Justin and 'believes' in him, they will make it through the baby mama drama, relationship experts Steve Ward and his mother JoAnn tell HollywoodLife.com exclusively! Justin Bieber has denied that he is the father of Mariah Yeater's baby -- but she is still reportedly demanding that he take a paternity test. Despite all of the controversy, Justin's girlfriend Selena Gomez seems to be sticking by his side. And, Selena will continue to stay with Justin as long as she trusts, believes, and loves him, Tough Love hosts and relationship experts Steve Ward and his mother JoAnn Ward tell HollywoodLife.com exclusively! "If she trusts him and she believes him and it is the truth, then they'll get through it," JoAnn reveals to us. "If she cares about him that much and she says she loves him and believes him -- the truth prevails. She's going to stay with him.
- 11/15/2011
- by Lindsey DiMattina
- HollywoodLife
Kim married Kris and filed for divorce just to get the Kardashian family name 'in the media headlines,' say relationship experts Steve Ward and his mom JoAnn Ward! Since Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kris Humphries on Oct. 31, just 72 days after they wed, questions have been circling that the marriage was fake from the very beginning. Relationship experts agree that Kim's actions and motives seem extremely questionable. "I think that everything she does is staged," Steve Ward, professional matchmaker and host of VH1's Tough Love tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively. "I think the marriage was staged. The divorce was staged. Conversations with her pastor now, also staged. You would think, 'Ok, she files for divorce -- end of story.' No. She's going to keep herself in the headlines day in, day out, week after week." Steve's mother JoAnn Ward, co-host and executive producer of Tough Love, questions Kim's motives as well.
- 11/11/2011
- by Lindsey DiMattina
- HollywoodLife
Just in case our Ashton Kutcher-Demi Moore-impending-doom speculation isn't sufficiently satiated, it is time to bring on the psychosis.
What is behind Ashton Kutcher's alleged affairs?
With rumors of Ashton's infidelity running rampant (not one, but possibly Two ladies hot tubbing with the Mr. Moore on their wedding anniversary?! Stop the madness), it's time to take a good hard look at why the Two and a Half Men star would break his marital bond.
Ashton is "acting out," says Tough Love star and relationships expert Steve Ward in Celebuzz. Ashton is upset that Demi won't grant him his own biological family, so he's making her pay.
Ward speculates that the couple probably tried to conceive little Ashtons, but probably realized it wasn't possible and gave up.
Adding insult to injury, their careers are in different places. Ashton has found some unforeseen success (we'll see how long...
What is behind Ashton Kutcher's alleged affairs?
With rumors of Ashton's infidelity running rampant (not one, but possibly Two ladies hot tubbing with the Mr. Moore on their wedding anniversary?! Stop the madness), it's time to take a good hard look at why the Two and a Half Men star would break his marital bond.
Ashton is "acting out," says Tough Love star and relationships expert Steve Ward in Celebuzz. Ashton is upset that Demi won't grant him his own biological family, so he's making her pay.
Ward speculates that the couple probably tried to conceive little Ashtons, but probably realized it wasn't possible and gave up.
Adding insult to injury, their careers are in different places. Ashton has found some unforeseen success (we'll see how long...
- 10/7/2011
- by Lauren Hansen
- Celebsology
You wouldn’t think John Mayer would want any help when it comes to getting the ladies. The dude boasts a pretty impressive track record, having been seen out and about with A-listers like Jennifer Aniston, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Love-Hewitt and Cameron Diaz. Hell, he was even reportedly all up on a pre-Brand’ed Katy Perry. But despite a dating history that would make Don Juan weep, Johnny has dumped them all and still finds himself alone. So when he bumped into VH1′s Tough Love relationship expert Steve Ward at a Save The Music function, the guitar-strumming heartbreaker asked for some hints to finding The One.
“When he had me alone, John asked me what I thought about his love life,” Ward told Celebuzz. “So I told him point blank, ‘I think you got a chip on your shoulder, man. You’re pissed off about your childhood or being bullied,...
“When he had me alone, John asked me what I thought about his love life,” Ward told Celebuzz. “So I told him point blank, ‘I think you got a chip on your shoulder, man. You’re pissed off about your childhood or being bullied,...
- 10/6/2011
- by Jordan Runtagh
- TheFabLife - Movies
[flv custom_thumbnail="" width="600" height="500"]rtmp://streaming.hollywoodlife.com/ondemand/video/steveward2.flv/flv] Relationship expert Steve Ward explains why Ashton may be acting out -- and advises Demi what to do if she suspects Ashton is cheating! Ashton Kutcher, 33, is 15 years younger than his wife Demi Moore, 48 -- and it's their massive age gap that may have lead him to allegedly sleep with 23-year-old Sara Leal. Ashton could be seeking validation from younger women, master matchmaker Steve Ward, host of VH1's Tough Love, tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively. He may even want to start a family of his own! "The fact that Demi is significantly older than Ashton only contributes to his propensity to or desire to want to get validation from younger women," explains Steve. "My guess is that they [Ashton and Demi] tried having a family together. The tried having children. Her children are Bruce Willis' children. They are not his children. I think he really wants to start a family himself...
- 10/3/2011
- by Lindsey DiMattina
- HollywoodLife
[flv custom_thumbnail="" width="600" height="500"]rtmp://streaming.hollywoodlife.com/ondemand/video/steveward.flv/flv] 'Tough Love' is back -- and host Steve Ward told HollywoodLife.com Exclusively all about the new season! VH1's new season of Tough Love is heading to Miami -- and eight new women are about to have a complete overhaul of their dating habits. From urging 'Miss Bossy' Jane to come down off her high horse to helping Christine deal with her self-confidence issues, master matchmaker and host Steve Ward tells HollywoodLife.com Exclusively all about the new season! The weather is hot in Miami and the people are good looking, but it's a dating scene like no other! "Dating is indigenous to where you live," explains Steve. "Dating in Miami's a little different. The men in Miami are a bit more superficial than even New York City and L.A. You can generalize men and say 'That's how all men are,' but I would say in Miami,...
- 10/2/2011
- by Lindsey DiMattina
- HollywoodLife
VH1 Supports Upcoming .Tough Love Miami. Season With Launch of Two New Digital Applications . Ditch or Date and VH1 Flirts Powered By FunSexyCool Today, VH1 announced it is launching a new Facebook application, Ditch or Date and new dating website, VH1 Flirts, to support the series .VH1 Tough Love Miami.. Ditch or Date will ask fans to submit their best and worst dating stories for a chance to win weekly prizes and dating advice from the show.s host and Master Matchmaker, Steve Ward. One grand prize winner gets a walk on role in the next season of .VH1 Tough Love. and a personal consultation with Steve Ward. The VH1 Flirts site is powered by dating service...
- 9/28/2011
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Professional matchmaker and "Tough Love" TV personality Steve Ward divulged dating dos and don'ts to "Extra" Correspondent Adrianna Costa.
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He believes finding love and keeping love is easier than people think. Just make sure you don't crash and burn by committing a first date faux pas!
Ward suggests when first meeting couples should skip conversations about religion, money, politics and past relationships.
Ward also dished about the special day,...
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He believes finding love and keeping love is easier than people think. Just make sure you don't crash and burn by committing a first date faux pas!
Ward suggests when first meeting couples should skip conversations about religion, money, politics and past relationships.
Ward also dished about the special day,...
- 9/16/2011
- Extra
"Extra" Lifechanger Steve Ward is helping single women change the way they look for love. Ward, the dating coach and master matchmaker on VH1's "Tough Love" sits down with a few single ladies to talk about the dating world.
One woman brought up the topic of text messaging and whether it is an acceptable form of being asked out. Steve replied, "If you can't pick up a phone for ten minutes and have a conversation with me,...
One woman brought up the topic of text messaging and whether it is an acceptable form of being asked out. Steve replied, "If you can't pick up a phone for ten minutes and have a conversation with me,...
- 6/8/2011
- Extra
VH1’s Jump Start Live will be coming to a TV screen near you from 10-11am each and every weekday from now until the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards air on Friday, January 14 at 9pm. If you haven’t been watching the show, what’s stopping you? Each morning, host Carrie Keagan and her partner-in-crime, comedian Gabe Liedman, talk through some of the stories that everyone’s talking about during a segment called the Morning Buzz. In case you missed it, here’s what they covered today: Two big singles dropped today, Britney Spears’ “Hold It Against Me” (which Best Week Ever’s Michelle Collins described as the perfect music to “apply Black Swan eyemakeup to my face while listening to this pre-party and then smearing said eye-makeup off my face with vodka shots at the various clubs”) and Kanye West and Jay-z’s “H.A.M.” (which, according to Yeezy’s Twitter,...
- 1/11/2011
- by Mark Graham
- VH1.com
Friday, August 20: Carrie Fisher wearing all black and enjoying a Rufus Wainwright concert with friends at the Greek Theater... Sharon Stone eating vanilla cupcakes at Sunset Plaza's Buttercake Bakery with her son.
And in Las Vegas: Holly Madison and Jayde Nicole grabbing a late lunch at Society Café Encore... "Tough Love" host Steve Ward mingling with fans at Tao Beach, then celebrating a friend's bachelor party at Tao Nightclub.
Saturday, August 21, in La: Newlyweds Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie dancing with friends and relaxing at a VIP table at Trousdale in West Hollywood. Mary-Kate Olsen arriving ...
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And in Las Vegas: Holly Madison and Jayde Nicole grabbing a late lunch at Society Café Encore... "Tough Love" host Steve Ward mingling with fans at Tao Beach, then celebrating a friend's bachelor party at Tao Nightclub.
Saturday, August 21, in La: Newlyweds Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie dancing with friends and relaxing at a VIP table at Trousdale in West Hollywood. Mary-Kate Olsen arriving ...
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- 8/28/2010
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
Kansas City came to Hollywood this week! AMC Theatres held their inaugural charity event benefiting Variety – The Children’s Charity & The Will Rogers Institute. The night included a special performance by music icons Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. Guests included: Gilles Marini (“Brothers & Sisters”), Tichina Arnold (“Everybody Hates Chris”), Rich Sommer (“Mad Men”), Shar Jackson (“Moesha”), Yvette Nicole Brown (“Community”), Steve Ward (“Tough Love”), BooBoo Stewart (Eclipse), Gregory Michael (“Greek”), Jennifer Stone (“Wizards of Waverly Place”), Kayla Ewell (“Vampire Diaries”), Kaycee Stroh (High School Musical), Tim Mosher (Composer - “Craig Ferguson”), Logan Miller (“I’m in the Band and Tami Farrell (...
- 5/11/2010
- Hollyscoop.com
Kansas City came to Hollywood this week! AMC Theatres held their inaugural charity event benefiting Variety – The Children’s Charity & The Will Rogers Institute. The night included a special performance by music icons Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. Guests included: Gilles Marini (“Brothers & Sisters”), Tichina Arnold (“Everybody Hates Chris”), Rich Sommer (“Mad Men”), Shar Jackson (“Moesha”), Yvette Nicole Brown (“Community”), Steve Ward (“Tough Love”), BooBoo Stewart (Eclipse), Gregory Michael (“Greek”), Jennifer Stone (“Wizards of Waverly Place”), Kayla Ewell (“Vampire Diaries”), Kaycee Stroh (High School Musical), Tim Mosher (Composer - “Craig Ferguson”), Logan Miller (“I’m in the Band and Tami Farrell (...
- 5/11/2010
- Hollyscoop.com
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Three experts agree that it will be nearly impossible for David to change his adulterous ways and avoid having affairs in the future. Best to get out while you can, Jaime!
David Boreanaz has joined the ranks of philandering celebrity males Tiger Woods, Jesse James and David Letterman by admitting — after he was outed (natch) — that he was unfaithful to his wife of eight years, Jaime Bergman. HollywoodLife.com spoke with three top relationship experts who all believe the same thing: David’s not going to change his ways.
“The guy’s a loser,” Steve Ward, the host of VH1’s Tough Love: Couples and CEO of Master Matchmakers, tells us May 4. “I’d tell [Jaime] to move on. He doesn’t deserve her. If he hadn’t gotten caught, he probably would have continued to cheat…with other women.”
Although he hasn’t yet named his girlfriend, the...
Three experts agree that it will be nearly impossible for David to change his adulterous ways and avoid having affairs in the future. Best to get out while you can, Jaime!
David Boreanaz has joined the ranks of philandering celebrity males Tiger Woods, Jesse James and David Letterman by admitting — after he was outed (natch) — that he was unfaithful to his wife of eight years, Jaime Bergman. HollywoodLife.com spoke with three top relationship experts who all believe the same thing: David’s not going to change his ways.
“The guy’s a loser,” Steve Ward, the host of VH1’s Tough Love: Couples and CEO of Master Matchmakers, tells us May 4. “I’d tell [Jaime] to move on. He doesn’t deserve her. If he hadn’t gotten caught, he probably would have continued to cheat…with other women.”
Although he hasn’t yet named his girlfriend, the...
- 5/4/2010
- by Kirstin Benson
- HollywoodLife
Pat Benatar will perform a special show in La tonight, May 4, to benefit Variety - The Children's Charity and the Will Rogers Institute.
It will be a night of Kansas City hospitality in Los Angeles complete with cocktails, authentic Kansas-City style BBQ, from Fiorella’s Jack Stack, and Texas Hold’em. AMC Theaters will bring together high-powered studio executives and industry influencers all while supporting two of Hollywood’s most revered institutions.
Guests expected to attend the event include Maria Menounos (“Access Hollywood”), Gilles Marini (“Brothers & Sisters”), Sean Patrick Flannery (Boondock Saints), Dean Norris (“Breaking Bad”), Rich Sommer (“Mad Men”), Steve Ward (“Tough Love”), Olivia Munn (G4 Attack of Show/ Date Night), Aimee Garcia (“Trauma”) and many more.
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It will be a night of Kansas City hospitality in Los Angeles complete with cocktails, authentic Kansas-City style BBQ, from Fiorella’s Jack Stack, and Texas Hold’em. AMC Theaters will bring together high-powered studio executives and industry influencers all while supporting two of Hollywood’s most revered institutions.
Guests expected to attend the event include Maria Menounos (“Access Hollywood”), Gilles Marini (“Brothers & Sisters”), Sean Patrick Flannery (Boondock Saints), Dean Norris (“Breaking Bad”), Rich Sommer (“Mad Men”), Steve Ward (“Tough Love”), Olivia Munn (G4 Attack of Show/ Date Night), Aimee Garcia (“Trauma”) and many more.
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- 5/4/2010
- Look to the Stars
Warner Bros.’ Telepictures Prods. is in talks with two VH1 reality stars, Dr. Drew (Celebrity Rehab) and Steve Ward (Tough Love), for first-look syndication projects the company is looking to develop for fall 2011. Telepictures, which declined comment, is expected to shoot pilots for both. The news was first reported by Broadcasting & Cable. TV Editor Nellie Andreeva - tip her here.
- 4/16/2010
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline Hollywood
The relationship pro shares words of wisdom for the couple
Like the rest of us, Steve Ward was shocked by the news that Sandra Bullock’s husband Jesse James allegedly had an affair with tattoo model Michelle “Bombshell” McGee. “Isn’t that a shame?” he told us March 18 at Fleur de Lys in Los Angeles. “She’s worked so hard, and she’s done it for her family.” But rather than totally give up hope for Sandra and Jesse’s marriage, the host of Vh1’s Tough Love: Couples assured us it is still possible for them to salvage their relationship.
“Infidelity affects a lot of relationships,” he told us, referring to many married couples he has dealt with in his work. “It’s just a matter of how you’ve learned from the experience, and if you’ve grown as a result of it. Reasons it took place in...
Like the rest of us, Steve Ward was shocked by the news that Sandra Bullock’s husband Jesse James allegedly had an affair with tattoo model Michelle “Bombshell” McGee. “Isn’t that a shame?” he told us March 18 at Fleur de Lys in Los Angeles. “She’s worked so hard, and she’s done it for her family.” But rather than totally give up hope for Sandra and Jesse’s marriage, the host of Vh1’s Tough Love: Couples assured us it is still possible for them to salvage their relationship.
“Infidelity affects a lot of relationships,” he told us, referring to many married couples he has dealt with in his work. “It’s just a matter of how you’ve learned from the experience, and if you’ve grown as a result of it. Reasons it took place in...
- 3/20/2010
- by Andy Swift
- HollywoodLife
He whips clueless women into shape on VH1's "Tough Love," now Steve Ward wants to help you.
Ward says women needs to start taking chances and stating their expectations. If you want a man to call you, let him know!
For more relationships pointers from Steve Ward, check out his book "Crash Course in Love' -- available now!
Ward says women needs to start taking chances and stating their expectations. If you want a man to call you, let him know!
For more relationships pointers from Steve Ward, check out his book "Crash Course in Love' -- available now!
- 12/16/2009
- Extra
VH1 is expanding on its 'Tough Love' franchise by ordering eight episodes of a show that is to include couples, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The spinoff, aptly titled 'Tough Love: Couples,' will feature 'Tough Love' star Steve Ward and his ... Read more
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- 12/15/2009
- by Chris O'Connell
- Inside TV
VH1 is extending its "Tough Love" boot-camp franchise to couples.
In a spinoff, "Tough Love: Couples," professional matchmaker Steve Ward and his mother JoAnn take five couples on the verge of becoming engaged and puts their relationships to the test. At the conclusion of the boot camp, Ward will deliver his verdict on whether the couples are right for each other, though it's up to the couples to decide whether to take his advice.
"Couples" has been picked up for eight hourlong episodes set to premiere in second-quarter 2010.
" 'Tough Love' has become a signature series for VH1 and one that has resonated with millions of our viewers, resulting in thousands of couples applying to be on the show in just the first few weeks of casting," said Jeff Olde, execvp programming at VH1. "We are excited to take the next step with this series by taking the...
In a spinoff, "Tough Love: Couples," professional matchmaker Steve Ward and his mother JoAnn take five couples on the verge of becoming engaged and puts their relationships to the test. At the conclusion of the boot camp, Ward will deliver his verdict on whether the couples are right for each other, though it's up to the couples to decide whether to take his advice.
"Couples" has been picked up for eight hourlong episodes set to premiere in second-quarter 2010.
" 'Tough Love' has become a signature series for VH1 and one that has resonated with millions of our viewers, resulting in thousands of couples applying to be on the show in just the first few weeks of casting," said Jeff Olde, execvp programming at VH1. "We are excited to take the next step with this series by taking the...
- 12/14/2009
- by By James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
VH1 is bringing back professional matchmaker Steve Ward and his mother JoAnn Ward for a second season of "Tough Love." A new group of unlucky-in-love women will be joining up with Steve in an attempt to change their bad dating habits for 10, hour-long episodes.
In the new season, Steven and JoAnn will once again help to transform the lives of eight women as they seek out healthy, loving relationships. Steven will continue to share his unique male perspective as he gives the women new insights on dating and the single world in his "tough love boot camp."
Steven also guarantees that if the ladies follow his rules and try to correct the very typical dating mistakes, they will be prepared for loving and lasting relationships. The new season will see the son/mother team tackle issues such as ex-boyfriends, intimacy, communication and dressing to impress. Steve will once again hand...
In the new season, Steven and JoAnn will once again help to transform the lives of eight women as they seek out healthy, loving relationships. Steven will continue to share his unique male perspective as he gives the women new insights on dating and the single world in his "tough love boot camp."
Steven also guarantees that if the ladies follow his rules and try to correct the very typical dating mistakes, they will be prepared for loving and lasting relationships. The new season will see the son/mother team tackle issues such as ex-boyfriends, intimacy, communication and dressing to impress. Steve will once again hand...
- 10/20/2009
- icelebz.com
Too bad George Clooney has a new Italian girlfriend. Matchmaker Steven Ward from VH1's Tough Love thinks George would be good for Jennifer Aniston to date. "I think every guy since Brad has always been a little bit or significantly younger than her," he said at Et and People mag's Emmys afterparty. "I don't know if she'd have any chemistry with someone like George Clooney, but definitely someone's who a bit older and more established and has his act together." And despite her perennial single-girl status, he thinks Jen's not in a committed relationship by choice... "I think she's happy," he offered. "She's on top of the world;...
- 9/22/2009
- E! Online
VH1 wants more of its boot-camp style dating series Tough Love and a second season is in the works with new episodes slated to premiere during fourth quarter 2009. For this new season, professional matchmaker Steven Ward will be joined by his mother JoAnn, and both will transform eight single women looking for love. High Noon Entertainment and Flower Films produce the series.
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- 5/8/2009
- by cynthia2cynopsis.com
- Cynopsis.com/
Are you single? Put The Gun Down. There's help. Being a single woman is only slightly more appealing than a full body rash. I know, because I saw "He's Just Not That Into You." Luckily, the producers of that film weren't just going to leave us ladies high and dry wondering "Why? Why? How can I make him into me?" They came up with a TV show for VH1. Meet matchmaker Steve Ward and get ready for some "Tough Love." In, "Target Women: Tough Love," a segment from the Current TV show "infoMania," I take a look at Steve's tricks, tips and lessons for ladies. You can check out a new "Target Women" segment every Thursday on "infoMania" at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on Current TV and Current.com. ...
- 4/24/2009
- by Sarah Haskins
- Huffington Post
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