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Confirmed: Joaquin Phoenix Giving Up Acting to Pursue Music
slashfilm.com - 11/4/2008
Confirmed: Joaquin Phoenix Giving Up Acting to Pursue Music
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We heard rumors last week that 34-year old Joaquin Phoenix might be retiring from film but the fact that E!’s reporter didn’t take him seriously caused him to walk off and prevented him from elaborating further (check out this vid for the entire interaction). Phoenix was ...

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Joaquin Phoenix: Leaving the Silver Screen?
extratv.warnerbros.com - 10/29/2008
Joaquin Phoenix: Leaving the Silver Screen?
— extratv.warnerbros.com — "Extra" caught up with actor Joaquin Phoenix, and the "Walk the Line" star dropped a shocker -- is he really leaving show biz?! Yes! Last night at the Paul Newman benefit, the Oscar nominee told "Extra," "I want to take this opportunity... also to ... (more) Joaquin Phoenix: Leaving the Silver Screen?

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ap.google.com - 11/3/2008
The Associated Press: Joaquin Phoenix confirms he's done with movies
— ap.google.com — Joaquin Phoenix confirms he's done with movies 1 day ago LOS ANGELES (AP) The writing on Joaquin Phoenix's fists said it all. The words "Good Bye" were penned on the actor's knuckles at a premiere Saturday night for his latest film, "Two Lovers," and ... (more) The Associated Press: Joaquin Phoenix confirms he's ...

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eonline.com - 10/29/2008
Celebrity Videos | Is Joaquin Phoenix Retiring
— eonline.com — Is Joaquin Phoenix Retiring? The Oscar-nominated actor stuns the media with a shocking announcement. Will his next film be his final performance? Related Tags E!, Joaquin Phoenix, Casey Affleck (more) Celebrity Videos | Is Joaquin Phoenix ...

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Joaquin Phoenix’s desire to retire: we should have seen the Signs.
Burbanked — I tend to be more or less of a heartless bastard when it comes to the fading and extinguishing lights of Hollywood talent, but there have been times when legends pass into the night and I get an emotional tickle in my throat. We’ve seen both Sydney Pollack and Paul Newman go in the last year, and those kinds of losses just sting with the punch of an unfair universe. Especially when we devote so much attention and hand-wringing to the media-pandering exploits of something like a Joaquin Phoenix retirement announcement (s). I don’t have anything specific against Phoenix, who has ...

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Joaquin Phoenix done with acting for good!?
screeninglog.com 10/30/2008 — If you hate Joaquin Phoenix, you probably don’t care about this anyway and should stop reading. But if you’re a fan, here some sad news for you: Phoenix announced he’s retiring from acting. Yeah, I still don’t know ...
Joaquin Phoenix Unravels On 'Letterman'
mtv.com 2/12/2009 — Actor's dazed appearance on 'Late Show' was either unintentionally hilarious or part of his hip-hop hoax. By Gil Kaufman Joaquin Phoenix arrives at "The Late Show With David Letterman" on Wednesday Photo: Ray Tamarra/ Getty Images You know a talk-show appearance hasn't ...
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chud.com 2/12/2009 — Last night Joaquin Phoenix appeared on Letterman and, in the eyes of many, essentially melted down. Barely responsive, slurring and seemingly high on something, Phoenix continued his public spiral, one which began with an announcement that he was ...
Joaquin Phoenix quits movie biz - Entertainment News, Film News, Media
variety.com 11/3/2008 — 'Two Lovers' to be actor's last film The writing on Joaquin Phoenix's fists said it all. The words "Good Bye" were penned on the actor's knuckles at a premiere Saturday night for his latest film, "Two Lovers," and Phoenix confirmed a surprise ...
Joaquin Phoenix Shocks With Retirement Announcement
movies.yahoo.com 10/30/2008 — Joaquin Phoenix - Photo: Jim Spellman, WireImage.com Joaquin Phoenix , who turned 34 years old just yesterday, stunned Extra correspondent Jerry Penacoli with the announcement that he would be retiring from acting. The two-time Oscar nominee stated ...
Watch This: Joaquin Phoenix is a Complete Mess
cinematical.com 2/12/2009 — So what's up with Joaquin Phoenix ? It started when he announced that he was quitting acting to pursue a music career, then got stranger when said music career became a rap album. After we began to prepare ourselves for the new hip-hopped Phoenix, along came word that he and Casey Affleck ...
Joaquin Phoenix Says Newfound Hip-Hop Career Is 'Not About Success'
mtv.com 2/4/2009 — 'I might be the only one who likes it, but that's OK,' actor-turned-rapper says of his music. By Larry Carroll Joaquin Phoenix Photo: Jacob Andrzejczak/ Getty Images BEVERLY HILLS, California — As a reporter, I ...
Joaquin Phoenix: From Oscar Nominee to Rapper - Joaquin Phoenix
people.com 1/18/2009 — Photo by: PA Photos / Landov After announcing his retirement from acting in October, Joaquin Phoenix made his first public foray into the music world Friday, saying he was ready to put his real self out there and not hide behind movie characters. ...
Joaquin Phoenix's Rap Career Is Not A Hoax
cinemablend.com 2/12/2009 — Spending the afternoon with Joaquin and Casey Affleck makes Katey a believer.
Is Director James Gray To Blame For Joaquin Phoenix's Rap Career?
mtv.com 2/13/2009 — 'That rap thing ... actually comes from something I played for him,' director says. By James Montgomery, with reporting by Saimon Kos Joaquin Phoenix and James Gray Photo: Francois Guillot/AFP/Getty Images Joaquin Phoenix ...