Ariana DeBose on the joy and pain of playing Anita in ‘West Side Story’

Gisele Bundchen covers up her bikini while walking on the beach on Saturday (February 19) in Costa Rica.

Ant-Man star recorded a message for the Bridge City News Instagram page urging the politician to discuss vaccine mandates in Canada with those who have been protesting over the last three weeks with those calling themselves “Freedom Convoy”.“Dear prime minister Trudeau, I want to speak to you today about your current approach to and current treatment of our fellow Canadians who are protesting your federal vaccine mandates,” Lilly said in the video.“They have asked to meet with you, prime minister, medical experts, top scientists, doctors, nurses, parents, grandparents, intelligent, loving, concerned citizens.”A post shared by Bridge City News (@bridgecitynews)She continued: “If you’re so convinced of your own reasons for the mandates, sit down and walk the leaders of a group of 2.3million protesters across the country who represent many millions more across the nation, and explain it to them and ask them to listen with open hearts and minds, and then reciprocate.“Listen to what they have to say with a mind open to hearing things that might go against the ideas you are entrenched in. You unify people by finding solutions together, not by vilifying those who say there is a better way.“What we need right now from our leadership is unification, and that requires being willing to see, recognise and hear from the people sitting out in the cold at your door.”Earlier this year, Evangeline Lilly revealed she joined thousands of protestors in Washington D.C.

Porridge Radio have announced details of their third album ‘Waterslide, Diving Board, Ladder To The Sky’ and shared its first single ‘Back To The Radio’.The band have also confirmed their biggest-ever UK headline tour alongside a series of intimate in-store shows around the record’s release.‘Back To The Radio’ was written by frontperson Dana Margolin ahead of the release of the group’s acclaimed 2020 album ‘Every Bad’, a time when she felt like “a lot of things were coming that I wasn’t sure I knew how to handle”.“The song grew out of a feeling of intense loneliness and being unprepared for what everybody was promising me was about to happen – and a strong desire to escape without knowing what I wanted to escape to,” she said in a press release. “To me, there’s a huge feeling of catharsis in this song, of letting go and letting it sweep you away.”The song comes with a video directed by Margolin’s sister Ella and finds the singer waking up in a room where papier-mâché furniture is slowly being removed one by one. Later, she joins the rest of Porridge Radio in a room decorated with landscape scenery as people dressed all in black move her around the space.

Sam Hunt's pregnant wife has filed for divorce, ET has confirmed.According to the legal docs, obtained by ET, Hannah Lee Fowler filed for divorce in Williamson County, Tennessee.  In the docs, Fowler cites «irreconcilable differences» as the reason to terminate the marriage, and she accuses the country star of «inappropriate marital conduct» after claiming he is «guilty of adultery.» Fowler also revealed she's pregnant and is due in May. The pregnancy news had not been previously disclosed.Fowler, 33, lists the the date of separation as Feb.

Jurors have been unable to reach a verdict in the trial of a man who allegedly punched a stranger in the face after he stepped aside to 'maintain social distancing' - and died after hitting the back of his head on the ground.

A popular Manchester curry house is cooking up a fiery treat this week - bringing back "the world's hottest curry" for those bold enough to give it a try.

Masked thieves on a moped crashed into a car as part of a ruse to lure the driver out - before threatening him with a knife and driving off in his vehicle.

Bruno Fernandes and Fred entered the Manchester United history books on Sunday as they achieved a rare feat.

A 'cowardly' 22-year-old thug threatened a taxi driver by holding a knife to his neck and demanding cash.

In very sad news, America’s Got Talent star Nightbirde passed away on Sunday after a very tough public battle with cancer. She was 31.

Billie Faiers has shared a sneak peek inside her and Greg Shepherd's future home that they are currently renovating.The 32 year old, who recently shared unseen snaps from her London wedding for Valentine's Day, took to her Instagram feed to post a collection of photos and videos from the home for her 2.3million followers to see. With Elton John's Your Song playing in the background, the opening shot saw her daughter Nelly, eight, dressed in a black long puffer coat with a purple jacket underneath as she posed in front of the £1.4million property.

Rita Moreno is celebrating her 90th birthday. The Hollywood legend is also celebrating the premiere of her new film “West Side Story,” which was met with rave reviews and premiered this Friday, December 10th.Rachel Zegler joins Rita Moreno and Steven Spielberg in singing happy birthdayWho is Ariana DeBose? The ‘West Side Story’ actress might be a contender for awards this yearMoreno played Anita in the original version of “West Side Story,” released in 1961.

One of the most talked about scenes in West Side Story is of Anita’s assault, and both Ariana DeBose, and original film Anita, Rita Moreno, are opening up about having it in the brand new film.

The Color Purple, and the glitzy “Anything Goes” opening of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.

muy caliente filming Steven Spielberg’s new “West Side Story,” which hit theaters Friday. In fact, the sweltering heat and humidity led Ariana DeBose — who plays Nuyorican Anita — to have a unique kind of wardrobe malfunction while hoofing it up on the steamy pavement during “America.”“Her shoes literally melted,” choreographer Justin Peck, 34, told The Post of the fiery combustion that took place during the summer of 2019.

West Side Story is hitting theaters this weekend, and critics are weighing in about the highly anticipated retelling of the classic musical!

“West Side Story,” Steven Spielberg’s remake of the beloved movie musical and Broadway show, brought in $800,000 at the box office in Thursday preview screenings that began at 5 p.m. It opens on over 2,800 screens this weekend.

Ariana DeBose is the lady in red while stepping out for an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday (December 8) in Hollywood.

Ariana DeBose is a name you should expect to see a lot in the coming months. As we enter awards season and important movies are released on an almost weekly basis, none are as big and awaited as “West Side Story.” The Steven Spielberg reimagining is his first musical.

Meeting the man behind the music was a dream come true for the cast of “West Side Story”.

told Digital Spy.

Rachel Zegler completely stuns at the premiere of West Side Story held at El Capitan Theatre on Tuesday night (December 7) in Los Angeles.

Rita Moreno and Steven Spielberg! ET's Nischelle Turner was speaking to  director on the red carpet for the film's Hollywood premiere, when Moreno joined him and was met with a sweet birthday surprise from ET and the re-imagined classic's leading lady, Rachel Zegler.After being presented a big, pink birthday cake, Spielberg, whose birthday is Dec. 18th and Moreno, who turns 90 on Friday, began singing the birthday tune when Zegler surprised the pair and joined in on the fun.«Happy birthday to us,» Moreno sings as she holds on to the cake.

Yvonne Wilder was an actor known for playing Consuelo in the classic film “West Side Story.”Yvonne Wilder played Consuelo in the classic 1961 movie adaptation of “West Side Story” which starred Natalie Wood and Rita Moreno. She also played the role in the first international touring production of the musical.

according to Insider, divulged she nearly quit the production due to offensive lyrics.In the song “America,” which is an argument between Anita’s character and her boyfriend, Puerto Rico is called an “ugly” island and an “island of tropic disease.”Moreno, who hails from Puerto Rico, said it was “awful” to hear those lyrics.“It felt horrible. And I thought, ‘I can’t do this.

, one thing everyone knew he would need is an amazing cast.A story told in 1950s New York City, the beloved musical explores a rivalry between two street gangs, the white Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks, and the turmoil that ensues when a forbidden romance between a former Jet and the sister of a Shark sparks new conflict between the warring factions.The 1961 adaptation of directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins and featuring the legendary music and lyrics by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, is one of the most revered movie musicals of all time.

The cast of West Side Story share a big laugh during their Town Hall appearance with Jess Cagle held at the SiriusXM Studios on Monday (December 6) in Los Angeles.

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