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Tom Hanks Recites 'Full House'-Inspired Slam Poetry

Emerald Catron — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:45:50 +0000

We’re about to insist that Tom Hanks stop being so awesome. It’s getting out of hand. From hilarious pictures with strangers to amazing storytelling, he’s getting to be too much. And now this. Hanks went on ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,’ wearing a turtleneck and a mustache, and performed a slam poem about ‘Full House.’ [...]

Tom Hanks Shows Up On 'SNL'

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 16:58:45 +0000

Amid last night’s ‘Saturday Night Live‘ cold open — mocking the second Presidential Debate — a familiar face emerged from the crowd… Nope, it wasn’t Aidy Bryant (who portrayed Candy Crowley), nor Jason Sudeikis as Governor Mitt Romney or newcomer Jay Pharaoh playing an eerily accurate President Obama. In fact, it wasn’t a member of the current [...]

Tom Hanks Drops Charming F-Bomb on 'Good Morning America' [NSFW]

Donald Deane — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:37:59 +0000

For someone who’s been described as the nicest guy in Hollywood, Tom Hanks sure has a dirty mouth. On ‘Good Morning America’ today, the actor inadvertently dropped the “F-bomb” on live TV, shocking host Elizabeth Vargas and embarrassing himself in the process. Oopsy! (Warning: NSFW) But, hey, it’s not like he didn’t warn the anchor [...]

See Your Favorite Male Celebs Morphed Into Surprisingly Attractive Women

Emerald Catron — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:15:19 +0000

Photo blog Worth 1,000 had a contest for participants to turn male celebrities into women. The results are amazing, although usually not particularly attractive. Tom Hanks fared the best in this contest, probably because he is, as you know, awesome. Not everybody else came out looking like a fair maiden from the Renn Faire. Check [...]

Tom Hanks Tells Awesome Michael Duncan Clarke Story at Memorial Service

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:49:45 +0000

There’s no need for us to prove that Tom Hanks is awesome. Remember when he posed with a random dude who was pretending to be drunk? Or how he has an impressive collection of typewriters? His awesomeness will never cease to impress us, which is why we vote Tom Hanks as one of the coolest celebs today and, arguably, of all-time.

At the recent memorial service for friend and fellow actor Michael Duncan Clarke, our vote was solidified once again.

Photos Confirm That Tom Hanks Is Still Awesome

Emerald Catron — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:00:10 +0000

We’ve all been pretty certain for quite some time that Tom Hanks is awesome. We can now, beyond a shadow of a doubt, assert that claim. Some photos shared on Reddit will be our proof. Apparently a fellow met Tom Hanks, stole his glasses and pretended to be drunk. Pictures were taken. Hanks was more [...]

10 Celebrity Hobbies That Might Surprise You

Carl Pettit — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:15:43 +0000

Sometimes we think our favorite celebrities only exist on this planet for our own amusement. In fact, many of them do have lives away from the limelight. When they’re not acting, singing, dancing or just being fabulously rich and famous, some of your favorite stars take part in some pretty interesting extracurricular activities. Here are [...]

Tom Hanks and His Oscars Put Jonah Hill in His Place on 'Saturday Night Live'

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:07:05 +0000

Something very important happened between the time when Jonah Hill first hosted 'Saturday Night Live' in 2008 and when he did for the second time last night -- the 28-year-old was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Moneyball.' Although he ultimately lost to Christopher Plummer, apparently the nomination had gone to Hill's head just a little bit.

Who's on the 'Kiss Cam'? It's Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson!

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:51:51 +0000

One of Hollywood’s few remaining loving couples were caught justifying their love on the Los Angeles Kings’ “Kiss Cam.” A video popped up on the interwebs of Hollywood power couple Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks enjoying a Kings home game over the weekend. Suddenly, they found themselves looking up at themselves on the stadium’s Jumbotron [...]

'Splash' Trailer Remix Imagines the Movie as a Political Thriller [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:59:48 +0000

In the trailer remix tradition of 'The Shining' as inspirational family dramedy and 'Back to the Future' as tense gay love story, editor Nick Divers has recut scenes from Tom Hanks comedy 'Splash' into a taut political thriller.

Tom Hanks Issues $25 Refund to Couple Who Disliked 'Larry Crowne'

Shauna Wright — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:04:17 +0000

Hollywood living legend Tom Hanks just proved, once again, that he may be the nicest movie star ever when he personally refunded fans who disliked his latest film, ‘Larry Crowne.’ While at a gas station filling up his car — yeah, he does that too — the two-time Oscar winner was approached by a couple [...]

'Hanks Aficionado,' a Tom Hanks Magazine From Funny or Die

Andrea Rosen — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:07:08 +0000

The Funny or Die team isn't taking it easy after their win at the 2011 Webby Awards. The humor site has been hard at work creating 'Hanks Aficionado,' a three-page web magazine parody all about legendary actor Tom Hanks. Hanks has become something of an internet darling lately thanks to his cheeky tweets (all signed "Hanx") and rapping son Chet Haze.