Steve Coogan News & Posts

Courtney Love Blames Steve Coogan For Owen Wilson's Suicide Tragedy

Fri, 31 Aug 2007

Courtney Love has continued her attack against British actor Steve Coogan, telling him to leave Hollywood.The former Hole singer - an ex-girlfriend of Coogan's and a close friend of troubled actor Owen Wilson - claimed earlier in the week the British actor was to blame for Owen's attempted suicide and now wan...

Coogan Nearly Blinded In Onset Accident

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:08:28

pr-inside.com - British comedian STEVE COOGAN is grateful to have retained his vision after shooting NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: BATTLE OF THE SMITHSONIAN - because an onset accident nearly cost him his sight.The Around The World in 80 Days funnyman, who played a toy soldier in the comedy, was hit in the eye by a giant plastic

Coogan Still Pals With Wilson

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:01:30

pr-inside.com - STEVE COOGAN remains a close friend of OWEN WILSON - despite COURTNEY LOVE controversially claiming the British funnyman caused the WEDDING CRASHERS star’s alleged suicide attempt in 2007.Wilson was hospitalised two years ago (07) when he was found at his home in Santa Monica, Los Angeles after allegedly downing pills and slashing his wrists.Following the

2009 Spirit Awards Air Saturday, February 21 On Ifc

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:51:24

starpulse.com - The 2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards ceremony, hosted by award winning actor/comedian Steve Coogan, will air uncut, uncensored, and commercial free on IFC

Steve Coogan Wants To Become An American

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:41:21

starpulse.com - Comedian Steve Coogan wants to quit Britain for Hollywood, and is even considering applying for American citizenship.

Steve Coogan Causes Outrage By Poking Fun At Kurt Cobain

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:18:39

exposay.com - Steve Coogan has caused outrage by poking fun at the late Kurt Cobain.

The British comic star appeared to reference the former Nirvana frontman - who shot himself in 1994 - when asked about his previous relationship with Kurt's widow Courtney Love.

Love Explains Coogan Fling

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:07:50

pr-inside.com - Rocker COURTNEY LOVE has explained her unlikely fling with British comic STEVE COOGAN - putting the attraction down to the star’s resemblance to late music mogul TONY WILSON.Love embarked on a two-week romance with the funnyman in 2005 while they were staying at the same hotel in Los Angeles.And the former Hole singer is adamant

Coogan Sings Praises Of Female Anatomy

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:12:21

pr-inside.com - British funnyman STEVE COOGAN hopes to bring a foul four-letter word to the mouths of millions in a forthcoming comedy sketch about the female anatomy.The Tropic Thunder star is set to take the stage when his forthcoming comedy tour kicks of in the U.K. this October (08) - when he will reportedly debut a new

Interview: Comedian Steve Coogan Rocks Sexy Jesus Character In 'hamlet 2'

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:43:53

starpulse.com - (HollywoodChicago.com) – Steve Coogan is a British comedy icon. Forging a career from creating an array of characters, though, he’s not as well known in America

Coogan Credits Stiller's 'obsession' With His Hollywood Break

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:04:07

pr-inside.com - British funnyman STEVE COOGAN owes his blossoming Hollywood career to BEN STILLER’s obsession with one of his comedy creations.Coogan claims Stiller hunted him down and convinced him to star in 2006 film Night at the Museum - after getting hooked on the Brit’s character Alan Partridge, a failed TV presenter.The 42-year-old also appears in Stiller’s

Coogan: 'anger Makes Me Funnier'

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:03:29

pr-inside.com - Comedic actor STEVE COOGAN confesses he is an angry person in his private life - but it is adamant his temper makes him even funnier.Coogan admits he is angst-ridden offstage, but he believes his flaw only enhances his comedy value.He says, "I’m sometimes angst-ridden and I know there’s things about me that are slightly dysfunctional,

Stiller Flew To The U.k To Recruit Coogan

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:02:07

pr-inside.com - BEN STILLER was so desperate to work with funnyman STEVE COOGAN he flew to Britain to offer him a job.Coogan stars in Stiller’s movie Tropic of Thunder and has since been hired for the U.S. comedian’s next project Night at the Museum 2.And Coogan confesses Stiller was so keen to work with him, he tracked

Steve Coogan Terrified Of His Upcoming Stand-up Tour

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:27:31

exposay.com - Steve Coogan is "terrified" of his upcoming stand-up tour.

The "Around the World in 80 Days" star - who also appears in Ben Stiller's new comedy film "Tropic Thunder" - has revealed his fears about returning to his roots with the upcoming British shows.

Coogan Terrified Of Looming Stand-up Tour

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:05:26

pr-inside.com - British funnyman STEVE COOGAN is set to tour as a stand-up comic for the first time in a decade - and he’s terrified.The Tropic Thunder star is the latest comedian to turn back to his stage roots after finding Hollywood fame, joining the likes of Robin Williams and Eddie Murphy, who is still planning his

Courtney Love Brands Steve Coogan As "mean" And "sociopathic"

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:55:16

exposay.com - Courtney Love has branded ex-lover Steve Coogan "mean" and "sociopathic." The singer, who briefly dated the British comedian in 2005, says Coogan left her in a "dark" place.

Also making reference to her late husband Kurt Cobain - who committed suicide in 1994 - Courtney posted on her MySpace blog: "The only real 'feud' I ever had was with Mr. Self Destruct back in the 90s and he started it. I just had a far better bon mot than him, which happened.

Sundance Hit 'hamlet 2' Debuts In Theaters August 22

Sun, 18 May 2008 18:38:16

starpulse.com - A world premiere at-– and the comedy smash of-– the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. In the irreverent comedy, Hamlet 2, A failed actor-turned-worse-high-school-drama teacher (Steve Coogan) rallies his Tucson,

Coogan Hits Back At Love Over Wilson's Failed Suicide

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:08:20

pr-inside.com - Funnyman STEVE COOGAN has hit back at former girlfriend COURTNEY LOVE for claiming he was to blame for alleged OWEN WILSON’s suicide bid.The Wedding Crashers star was rushed to hospital after reportedly slashing his wrists at his home in Santa Monica, California, last August (07).Shortly after, Love claimed Coogan’s alleged past drug use was a

Steve Coogan Film Is A Big Hit At Sundance

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:35:54

starpulse.com - British funnyman Steve Coogan's new movie has become the first big hit of this year's Sundance Film Festival in Utah after the film, Hamlet 2, was picked up for distribution by Focus Features executives.

Courtney Love Tells Steve Coogan To Leave Town

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 18:27:33

exposay.com - Courtney Love has continued her attack against British actor Steve Coogan, telling him to leave Hollywood.

The former Hole singer - an ex-girlfriend of Coogan's and a close friend of troubled actor Owen Wilson - claimed earlier in the week the British actor was to blame for Owen's attempted suicide and now wants him to get out of Tinseltown.

Love Still Blasting Coogan Over Wilson Suicide Tragedy

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:09:19

pr-inside.com - LATEST: COURTNEY LOVE has publicly blasted former boyfriend STEVE COOGAN again, just two days after she blamed the British funnyman for actor OWEN WILSON’s troubles.Love alleged that Coogan was a negative influence on Wilson and was partly to blame for the Wedding Crashers star’s suicide attempt on Sunday (26Aug07).She said, "I tried to warn Owen

Coogan Hits Out At Reports He's Responsible For Wilson's Decline

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:05:37

pr-inside.com - British funnyman STEVE COOGAN is taking swift legal advice after he was accused of providing OWEN WILSON with the hard drugs that sent the actor spiralling to an all-time low.Wilson was admitted to hospital on Sunday (26Aug07) after his brother Andrew discovered the actor had tried to take his life.The Wedding Crashers star is now