WILL Smith has signed up to host Nickelodeon’s 25th annual Kids’ Choice Awards, the network announced Wednesday. The actor — a 10-time winner — will emcee the eventon March 31 from the Galen Center in Los Angeles. “The Kids’ Choice Awards are always the year’s liveliest, slimiest and…read more

JACK Black donated $10,000 so a school band could perform at Disneyland. The high school and middle school musicians from Tonasket, Washington, won a competition to play in the famous Magic Kingdom parade — which features all the best known Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse — at the…read more

JACK Black named a baby panda at a zoo in Atlanta, Georgia. The actor — who had a role in the movie Kung Fu Panda –  flew in for the naming ceremony on Tuesday and decided to call the three-month-old Po after his character from the hit animated…read more

JACK Black says becoming a dad has encouraged him to choose more family-friendly films. The actor — who was once famed for his energetic performances in High Fidelity, School of Rock and with comedy rock band Tenacious D — admitted his current lead role in family film Gulliver’s…read more

JACK Black has a “giant” ego. The 41-year-old actor — who plays a giant in his new movie who is constantly stared at by little people — has found his celebrity status means he gets recognized everywhere, but he insists he likes the attention. “I don’t know that…read more

JACK Black has no desire to travel the world. The actor — who plats the titular character in the new movie Gulliver’s Travels — goes abroad for work rather than pleasure. “I like to travel with a purpose,” he said. “If it is just a travel cruise I…read more

JACK Black loves being famous! The Gulliver’s Travels star believes he is one of the few stars in Hollywood comfortable with the pressure of a movie premiere or award ceremony. “I’m one of the few people who love the red carpet I think,” he said. “I love to…read more

JACK Black has kicked his nicotine addiction after struggling with the habit for 20 years. The Gulliver’s Travels star quit the cigarettes when he welcomed his first son in 2006 — but he became addicted to nicotine chewing gum. “It’s been like an ongoing on and off thing…read more

JACK Black is to go on a diet in the New Year. The Gulliver’s Travels actor has made a resolution to drop 50lbs and is planning a strict exercise and diet regime to achieve his goal. “I’m gonna drop fitty. I’m gonna drop fitty pounds,” Black said of…read more

JACK Black does not embarrass his children — yet. The actor — who has sons Sammy, four, and two-year-old Thomas with wife Tanya Haden — is not afraid of doing outrageous things in his movies, including donning nappies and a dress for a scene in his new film…read more