Natalie Portman News

Gary Naylor enjoys a little ice after the London's first summery afternoon of 2011.

On Monday, April 4, 2011, National Dance Institute (NDI) a non-profit arts education organization that has transformed the lives of more than two million public school children since its founding by world-renowned dancer Jacques d'Amboise in 1976, will hold its annual gala.

Roger Kumble, David Elzer and Molly O'Keefe are thrilled to announce that their critically-acclaimed (LA Times CRITICS' CHOICE, LA Weekly GO!), smash-hit world premiere play, GIRLS TALK, written and directed by Roger Kumble (turnaround, d girl) is EXTENDING with two new "girls" at the Lee Strasberg Theatre, 7936 Santa Monica Blvd.

One of the most highly acclaimed and most riveting films of 2010 is undoubtedly the Academy Award-winning BLACK SWAN by Darren Aronofsky. While the stunning lead performance of Natalie Portman was the only nomination of the five (for Picture, Directing, Editing and Cinematography being the other four) to score Oscar gold, director Darren Aronofsky has now solidified himself in recent years as one of the most notable and accomplished directors of his, or any, generation. Stanley Kubrick is somewhere smiling. The Blu-Ray, released this week, brings BLACK SWAN to home video in the most, well, perfect of manners.

Starring Natalie Portman in her Academy Award winning role*, BLACK SWAN is a seductive yet haunting film that will leave you breathless. Directed by innovator Darren Aronofsky (The Wrestler), this Best Picture nominated film boasts a wealth of talent including Portman (Closer), in the performance of her career, as well as Mila Kunis (Date Night), Winona Ryder (Girl, Interrupted) and Vincent Cassel (Ocean's Twelve). In the film that Daily Variety hailed as '...wicked, sexy and ultimately devastating... fascinating,' Natalie Portman's mesmerizing transformation into the Black Swan leaves you breathless - and wanting to see it again. Become part of the haunting phenomenon and own BLACK SWAN on Blu-ray or DVD on March 29th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Usdan Center For the Creative and Performing Arts (www.usdan.com), whose art exhibit Self-Defining Mediums is now running at Manhattan's Lobby Gallery, 430 Park Avenue, will hold its next Open House this Sunday March 27 from 11 AM to 2 PM.

Usdan Center For the Creative and Performing Arts (www.usdan.com), whose art exhibit Self-Defining Mediums is now running at Manhattan's Lobby Gallery, 430 Park Avenue, will hold its next Open House this Sunday March 27 from 11 AM to 2 PM.

On Monday, April 4, 2011, National Dance Institute (NDI) a non-profit arts education organization that has transformed the lives of more than two million public school children since its founding by world-renowned dancer Jacques d'Amboise in 1976, will hold its annual gala.

Anyone can emulate Nina's warm up outfit from Move Dancewear for under £50 through the Capezio adjustable leotard, with adjustable straps to aid comfort and fit, backed up with a Bloch kit shoulder shrug in either pink or black.

Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's ‘This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix.

Fitness sensation The Bar Method, known for its unique full-body exercise program that utilizes a ballet bar technique, is partnering with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to promote dance fitness and a healthy body in celebration of the release of the Academy-Award® nominated film Black Swan, available on Blu-ray Disc and DVD March 29th.

To see Erin Spencer dance is to fall a little bit in love with her. Talented and determined, ambitious and creative...she's kind of a force of nature. One of the growing number of dancers in the Nashville area who focus on theatrical performances - she has a heady resume of performance with several theater companies here - she's gaining a much-deserved reputation as an exceptional performer with an amazing work ethic.

Natalie Portman has snagged the 'Best Actress' Academy Award for her performance in BLACK SWAN.

The Independent Spirit Awards were held on Saturday in Santa Monica, California, where stage vet Natalie Portman won the title of Best Actress for her work in 'Black Swan.' The film was also named Best Picture and earned an award for best director, Darren Aronofksy.

The Independent Spirit Awards were held on Saturday in Santa Monica, California, where stage vet Natalie Portman won the title of Best Actress for her work in 'Black Swan.' The film was also named Best Picture and earned an award for best director, Darren Aronofksy.

Here are photos zoomed in on some of the hot celebrity hair and makeup styles at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 27, 2011.

Here are photos from The Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Sunset Tower Hotel in Los Angeles, CA February 27, 2011

Here are photos from the acting award winners at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 27, 2011.

Here are photos from the star-filled 83rd Annual Academy Awards arrivals held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 27, 2011.

Black Swan was the big winner at last night's 26th Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica. Sandra Oh kicked off the red carpet with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an announcement that the LG Cinema 3D HDTV, the next generation 3D TV, made a $125,000 contribution to Film Independent's signature diversity program Project:Involve.