Celebs in News

Steven Spielberg

Ansel Elgort

Rita Moreno

Rachel Zegler

West Side Story Co-Stars Rachel Zegler & Josh Andres Rivera Are Dating -- And They're Already Instagram Official!

Rita Moreno had some sweet words for Ariana DeBose after she had a ‘panic attack’ on the set of ‘West Side Story’

Rachel Zegler Confirms She's Dating 'West Side Story' Co-Star Josh Andres Rivera with Valentine's Day Post

Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ Sets Disney+ Debut Date

Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ Gets March Streaming Date on Disney+

More ...

perezhilton.com Steven Spielberg Ansel Elgort Rita Moreno Rachel Zegler Hollywood film gossips Love Oscar Steven Spielberg Ansel Elgort Rita Moreno Rachel Zegler

Rachel Zegler Breaks Her Silence On West Side Story Co-Star Ansel Elgort's Sexual Assault Scandal

26.01.2022 - 23:45

Reading now: 842

perezhilton.com

perezhilton.com:

Rachel Zegler is finally sharing her thoughts about her onscreen love interest’s sexual assault allegations.

As you likely know — but everyone in the Hollywood press and Oscar conversations seem to have forgotten — Ansel Elgort’s reputation took a big hit in June 2020 when he was accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2014 when he was 20.

At the time the allegations came out, Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story remake, in which Ansel plays the lead Tony, was already filmed.

The musical’s release was then postponed because of the pandemic and ultimately hit theaters in December, so there was naturally an elephant in the room — especially considering his leading lady in the film was ALSO 17 years old.

Report this news

Reason

Indicate the reason

Related News

msn.com

06.02.2022 / 23:10

The Best Supporting Oscar Actor Race: Who Will Be Nominated?

The Power of the Dog, with over 20 critics awards and a Golden Globe win now to his name. McPhee’s skilled, understated performance doesn’t fit the typical mold of an Oscar winner, but strong praise for the film as a whole will carry him far. The other near-lock in this category is Troy Kotsur for his heartwarming performance in CODA.

Jamie Dornan Marlee Matlin Troy Kotsur state Missouri city This performer actor Oscar

justjared.com

06.02.2022 / 08:05

Elton John Will Miss His Own Oscars Party This Year

Elton John will be missing his annual Oscars party for the first time in 30 years.

David Furnish Los Angeles county Will state Nebraska concert Party Oscar

msn.com

05.02.2022 / 14:55

Sir Elton John to miss Oscars bash

Sir Elton John will miss his own Oscars bash this year. The 74-year-old singer has thrown an annual Hollywood party on Academy Awards night for the past 30 years, in order to raise money for his Aids Foundation, but he will be absent this year due to a scheduling clash. The Oscars have been postponed from February to March 27 when Elton is back on his 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' tour and he didn't want to disappoint fans after the tour was previously postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Elton John David Furnish Los Angeles Los Angeles state Nebraska Yellow Party Oscar

nypost.com

04.02.2022 / 23:31

Oprah Winfrey reveals the star-studded cast of ‘The Color Purple’ musical film

ABC News special “Soul of a Nation: Screen Queens Rising” to reveal that she will play the role of Sofia in the new flick.Brooks, 32, portrayed the character during the show’s run on Broadway and even earned a Tony nomination in 2016.“My heart is so full, thank you,” Brooks happily sobbed on the special. “And I tell you, Ms. Oprah, I did not get to thank you enough the first time.

Corey Hawkins Oprah Winfrey Steven Spielberg Danielle Brooks Halle Bailey Alice Walker Shug Avery county Jones county Scott county Sanders the color purple

variety.com

04.02.2022 / 19:23

Quintessa Swindell, Esai Morales Cast in Paul Schrader’s ‘Master Gardener’

K.J. Yossman Quintessa Swindell and Esai Morales have been tapped to star in Paul Schrader’s “Master Gardener.”They will join Sigourney Weaver and Joel Edgerton in the film, which Schrader writes and directs.Schrader, who is known for “Taxi Driver” and “First Reformed,” recently wrote and directed “The Card Counter,” starring Oscar Isaac.“Master Gardener” revolves around Narvel Roth (played by Edgerton), a horticulturist who tends to a beautiful and historic estate owned by wealthy dowager Mrs Haverhill (played by Weaver).

Dwayne Johnson Oscar Isaac Paul Schrader Quintessa Swindell David Gonzales Luisa Law USA state Louisiana Entertainment film stars Oscar

variety.com

04.02.2022 / 19:23

From ‘Shang-Chi’ to ‘West Side Story’: Simu Liu and Ariana DeBose on ‘Cultural Authenticity’ in Their Breakout Films

Ariana DeBose (“West Side Story”) and Simu Liu (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”) sat down for a virtual chat for Variety’s Actors on Actors, presented by Amazon Studios. For more, click here.Prior to 2021, Ariana DeBose and Simu Liu had certainly worked as actors. DeBose was a Tony nominee (“Summer: The Donna Summer Musical”) who’d appeared in Netflix’s “The Prom” and Apple TV Plus’ “Schmigadoon!” Liu was a former stuntman who’d co-starred on the Canadian sitcom “Kim’s Convenience.”But after their breakout roles last year — DeBose as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s reimagining of “West Side Story” and Liu as Shang-Chi in Marvel Studios’ superhero blockbuster “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” — they’ve both suddenly become household names.

Steven Spielberg dance show Love and

deadline.com

04.02.2022 / 05:15

Fantasia And Danielle Brooks To Star In ‘The Color Purple’ Musical Movie At Warner Bros

Fantasia Taylor will star as Celie and Danielle Brooks will play Sofia in Warner Bros’ film adaptation of the musical The Color Purple, with both reprising their respective roles on Broadway. The news was revealed Thursday during ABC’s Soul of a Nation: Screen Queens Rising special.

Oprah Winfrey Steven Spielberg Danielle Brooks Halle Bailey Warner Bros Alice Walker USA county Bailey film stars Music Oscar and

justjared.com

04.02.2022 / 04:51

Fantasia Barrino & Danielle Brooks to Star in 'The Color Purple' Movie, Reprising Their Broadway Roles

Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks have landed the lead roles in the upcoming movie musical The Color Purple.

Corey Hawkins Oprah Winfrey Steven Spielberg Danielle Brooks Warner Bros film stars Music

variety.com

04.02.2022 / 01:03

‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson Says He Needed Surgery After On-Set Injury

Wyatte Grantham-Philips editor“Reacher,” an Amazon series based on the beloved Lee Child books, premiered at a drive-in screening Wednesday night at The Grove in Los Angeles.“I love this character,” Alan Ritchson, who stars as Jack Reacher in the series, told Variety on the arrivals carpet. “And especially for novels… there’s no better medium than eight to 10 episodes. It’s the right amount of time to tell these stories.”The Jack Reacher saga, which has sold over 100 million book copies and was adapted into a pair of features starring Tom Cruise, continues to hold “such a wide reach.

Tom Cruise Willa Fitzgerald Alan Ritchson Los Angeles stars Fighting Love Oscar

variety.com

04.02.2022 / 00:17

Kenneth Wannberg, Composer and Music Editor Who Worked With John Williams on ‘Star Wars’ Series and 50 Other Films, Dies at 91

Chris Willman Music WriterKenneth Wannberg, composer and Emmy-winning music editor who worked on nearly half of all John Williams’ films dating back to the late 1960s, died Jan. 27 at his home in Florence, Oregon.

John Williams Steven Spielberg Williams Bernard Herrmann Marvin Hamlisch John Morris city Santa state Alaska Indiana state Oregon county Florence film composer Music and

justjared.com

03.02.2022 / 22:41

2022 Oscar Nominations - Live Nominee Announcers Revealed!

The Academy is making a big announcement!

Oscar Nominations Hollywood social awards Oscar

etcanada.com

03.02.2022 / 18:41

‘Dune,’ ‘The Power Of The Dog’ Lead BAFTA Nominations

Sci-fi epic blockbuster “Dune” and Jane Campion’s dark Western “The Power Of The Dog” lead the nominations for this year’s British Academy Film Awards, with Benedict Cumberbatch, Leonardo DiCaprio and Lady Gaga among those up for leading actor awards.

Leonardo Dicaprio Will Smith Daniel Craig Benedict Cumberbatch Kenneth Branagh Steven Spielberg Venus Williams Serena Williamsа Britain Ireland county King state Montana county Williams film stars awards

deadline.com

03.02.2022 / 15:48

BAFTA Snubs: Voters Shut Out Princess Diana Biopic ‘Spencer’ Despite Venice Raves

Perhaps the most glaring omission from this morning’s BAFTA nominations was Princess Diana biopic Spencer.

Manuel Miranda Denzel Washington Andrew Garfield Pablo Larrain Diana Biopic Australia France Washington county Spencer film actress Oscar

deadline.com

02.02.2022 / 22:03

SXSW’s Lineup For Return To In-Person Festival Includes Movies With Sandra Bullock, Nicolas Cage, Pete Davidson, Rose Byrne & More

After being online over the last two years because of Covid, SXSW’s film lineup returns with a vibrant in-person edition for its 29th 2022 edition, running March 11-20, 2022; teed off with the types of rollercoaster, Hollywood event films that the event is known to spur great national buzz for.

Pete Davidson Rose Byrne Patton Oswalt Winona Ryder Ethan Hawke Alison Brie Rita Moreno Allison Janney Nicolas Cage Jim Gaffigan Andrea Riseborough Who Fell Alessandro Nivola Paul Dugdale Texas Atlanta county Story parish Orleans Austin, state Texas city Lost city New Orleans, county Story film Love Music

deadline.com

02.02.2022 / 22:03

AFI Fest Sets Dates For November 2022 And Unites With AFI Docs; TCM Classic Film Fest Sets ‘E.T.’ For Opening Night

AFI FEST 2022 has officially announced its dates and call for entries. The 36th edition will take place in Los Angeles, CA, on November 2-6, 2022. Entries open today and filmmakers are invited to submit fiction, documentary, experimental and animated short films. Once again placing the fest in the heart of awards season AFI Fest is planning to fully return to its usual place in the run up to Oscars, and seems to be returning to some level of normality if Covid cooperates, although today’s announcement didn’t give details on what the fest will look like or if it will be fully in person or partially virtual once again. Netflix’s strong Oscar contender tick,tick…BOOM! opened the 2021 Fest in November.

Bob Gazzale USA California Washington Los Angeles, state California film awards classical Oscar and

foxnews.com

02.02.2022 / 16:47

Rita Moreno recalls Marlon Brando's mistreatment of her during their relationship: 'I tried to end my life'

Rita Moreno is opening up about how her nearly eight-year relationship with Marlon Brando turned toxic. The 90-year-old "West Side Story" actress and the late actor reportedly met in 1954 on the set of "Désirée." She was 22 years old. "Ultimately, it was exciting to be with Marlon.

Steven Spielberg Jessica Chastain Marlon Brando Rita Moreno California San Francisco, state California actor actress Love

variety.com

02.02.2022 / 05:25

Awards HQ Feb. 1: ‘Bel-Air’ Exclusive, ‘Succession’ Dominates DGA Nominations, ‘Cobra Kai’ and More at the PGAs

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large**********KEVIN BRAY Succession, “Retired Janitors of Idaho” (HBO)MARK MYLOD Succession, “All the Bells Say” (HBO)ANDRIJ PAREKH Succession, “What It Takes” (HBO)ROBERT PULCINI & SHARI SPRINGER BERMAN Succession, “Lion in the Meadow” (HBO)LORENE SCAFARIA Succession, “Too Much Birthday” (HBO)LUCIA ANIELLO Hacks, “There Is No Line” (HBO Max)MJ DELANEY Ted Lasso, “No Weddings and a Funeral” (Apple TV Plus)ERICA DUNTON Ted Lasso, “Rainbow” (Apple TV Plus)SAM JONES Ted Lasso, “Beard After Hours” (Apple TV Plus)MIKE WHITE The White Lotus, “Mysterious Monkeys” (HBO)BARRY JENKINS The Underground Railroad (Amazon Prime Video)BARRY LEVINSON Dopesick, “First Bottle” (Hulu)HIRO MURAI Station Eleven, “Wheel of Fire” (HBO Max)DANNY STRONG Dopesick, “The People vs. Purdue Pharma” (Hulu)CRAIG ZOBEL Mare of Easttown (HBO)Get the full list here.**********“Cobra Kai” (Netflix) – Seasons 3 and 4“Curb Your Enthusiasm” (HBO) – Season 11“Hacks” (HBO Max) – Season 1“Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu) – Season 1“Ted Lasso” (Apple TV Plus) – Season 2“Dopesick” (Hulu)“Mare of Easttown” (HBO)”The Underground Railroad” (Amazon Prime Video)“WandaVision” (Disney Plus)“The White Lotus” (HBO)See the rest of the nominees here.**********Without fail, the Academy Awards always winds up as one of the top 10 most-watched telecasts of the year in primetime.

Michael Schneider Ted Lasso state Idaho city Easttown show awards Oscar and

etonline.com

01.02.2022 / 23:05

Taraji P. Henson to Star as Shug Avery in 'The Color Purple'

Taraji P. Henson's itch to sing has been scratched. The Oscar and Emmy-nominated actress is set to star as Shug Avery in, ET has confirmed.The 51-year-old actress will join H.E.R.

Corey Hawkins Michelle Williams Oprah Winfrey Jennifer Hudson Steven Spielberg Warner Bros Danny Glover Alice Walker Marcus Gardley Margaret Avery Shug Avery USA county Hawkins county Avery film stars Taraji P Henson

nypost.com

01.02.2022 / 22:17

Taraji P. Henson to star as Shug Avery in ‘The Color Purple’ movie musical

star as Shug Avery in a new film adaption of the Broadway musical “The Color Purple,” based in Alice Walker’s 1982 novel, according to Variety. The Warner Bros.

Corey Hawkins Michelle Williams Oprah Winfrey Jennifer Hudson Steven Spielberg Heather Headley Jennifer Holliday Angela Robinson Nicola Hughes Alice Walker Blitz Bazawule Margaret Avery Shug Avery Britain USA county Jones county Scott city Quincy, county Jones county Sanders county Avery musicals

justjared.com

01.02.2022 / 20:03

Taraji P. Henson to Star as Shug Avery in 'The Color Purple' Movie

Taraji P. Henson was just added to the cast of Warner Bros.’ upcoming film The Color Purple.

Corey Hawkins Oprah Winfrey Steven Spielberg Warner Bros Shug Avery county Hawkins county Avery film stars Music

nme.com

01.02.2022 / 19:55

Lashana Lynch nominated for this year’s ‘Rising Star’ BAFTA

James Bond film No Time To Die, said she was “proud” to hear of the nomination.“The EE Rising Star Award is one I’ve always admired for recognising exciting emerging talent,” she said in a statement.“I’m so elated for my fellow nominees who inspire myself and others, as we continue to fight for change within our industry and the world. I’m proud to be able to do that in moments like these.”She is nominated alongside Ariana DeBose, whose starring role in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, received widespread acclaim.DeBose said of her nomination: “I am beyond humbled to join the talented group of actors that have been nominated for the EE Rising Star Award over the years.

James Bond Millicent Simmonds Steven Spielberg Ariana Debose Matthew Vaughn Cillian Murphy Ralph Fiennes county Harris city Dickinson, county Harris stars awards

variety.com

01.02.2022 / 19:03

Miami Film Festival Announces 2022 Lineup for Hybrid Event

Shalini Dore Features News EditorThe Miami Film Festival returns this year with a hybrid event that includes nine premieres, with three films bowing in special red carpet presentations from March 4-13 in the Florida city. The festival had previously announced that “The Good Boss” would open the event while “Plaza Catedral” would be the closer.

Jaie Laplante James L 50 (50) Ari Wegner Florida Venezuela county Miami-Dade film awards Oscar

variety.com

01.02.2022 / 19:02

‘Lamb’ Director Valdimar Johannsson on Shared Technology Making Global Stories More Accessible

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentIn a new series, Variety catches up with the directors of the films shortlisted for the International Feature Film Oscar to discuss their road to the awards, what they’ve learned so far, and what’s taken them off guard.Valdimar Jóhannsson’s feature debut “Lamb” was acquired by A24 ahead of its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Prize of Originality. Starring Noomi Rapace, Hilmir Snær Guðnason and Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, the supernatural drama follows a childless couple in rural Iceland who make an alarming discovery in their sheep barn.

Valdimar Jóhannsson Britain France Iceland Germany Poland film awards country Oscar

deadline.com

01.02.2022 / 14:39

BAFTA Rising Star Award: ‘No Time To Die’ & ‘The Power Of The Dog’ Actors Among Nominees

The 2022 nominees for BAFTA’s Rising Star Award have been revealed, including actors from James Bond pic No Time To Die, Jane Campion’s awards contender The Power Of The Dog, and Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story.

Michelle Dockery Millicent Simmonds Steven Spielberg Ariana Debose Andy Serkis Krishnendu Majumdar Sadie Frost Bukky Bakray Lucy Bevan Britain county Harris city Dickinson, county Harris stars awards actor

hollywoodlife.com

01.02.2022 / 08:15

Brad Pitt ‘Isn’t Dating Anybody’ Right Now: The Type Of Woman He’s Looking For Revealed

Brad Pitt “isn’t dating anybody” despite a recent report that the 58-year-old actor and Lykke Li, 35, were “secretly dating.” A few sources close to the Oscar winner spoke EXCLUSIVELY with HollywoodLife and revealed what Brad is looking for in his ideal suitor.

Brad Pitt state Oklahoma reports actor Oscar

nypost.com

01.02.2022 / 03:53

Rachel Zegler blasts ‘Snow White’ casting backlash: ‘People were angry’

breakout “West Side Story” star, 20, discussed her casting as a Latina Snow White in the upcoming Disney live-action film and the immense backlash she received.Zegler got candid with actor Andrew Garfield for Variety’s Actors on Actors roundtable where she blasted the hate.“When it was announced, it was a huge thing that was trending on Twitter for days, because all of the people were angry,” she told the “Eyes of Tammy Faye” star, 38.Garfield then quipped, “Ah, those people. The people that we need to educate.

Peter Dinklage Rachel Zegler Andrew Garfield Andrew Burnap Tammy Faye Spain county White New Jersey Disney musicals West Side Story

essence.com

01.02.2022 / 00:56

Stream This Now: The Black History Month Edition

Black Experience on the Xfinity platform. Featuring Black independent films bursting with talented Black filmmakers, actors, screenwriters, and producers—you can many of your favorites by simply saying “Black Experience” or “Black Independent Films” into your Xfinity voice remote.Check out our top picks right here, then browse all the incredible film picks on the Black Experience on Xfinity.Eve’s BayouSet in 1962 Louisiana, this ground-breaking film centers around the youngest member of the Batiste family, Eve.

Barry Jenkins Samuel L.Jackson USA state Louisiana Puerto Rico film awards Oscar

justjared.com

31.01.2022 / 20:37

Rachel Zegler Reacts to Backlash Surrounding Her 'Snow White' Casting

Rachel Zegler is speaking out about the backlash around her being cast as Snow White in the upcoming live action adaptation.

Rachel Zegler Andrew Garfield USA county White Colombia actor actress Love

variety.com

31.01.2022 / 19:44

Rachel Zegler Reacts to Backlash Against Her Casting as ‘Snow White’: ‘We Need to Love Them in the Right Direction’

Zack Sharf Rachel Zegler was cast as Snow White in Disney’s live-action remake months before Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” hit theaters and turned the 20-year-old newcomer into a best actress winner at the Golden Globes and National Board of Review Awards. The casting announcement was met with some backlash from toxic fans shocked and upset that an actress of Latin descent would be stepping into the iconic role of Snow White. Zegler couldn’t believe Disney made such a casting choice either, for what it’s worth.“Never in a million years did I imagine that this would be a possibility for me,” Zegler recently told Andrew Garfield as part of Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series, presented by Amazon Studios.

Steven Spielberg Andrew Garfield Marc Webb county White actress Love Latin

variety.com

31.01.2022 / 19:40

Saoirse Ronan Set to Star in Adaptation of Alcoholism Recovery Memoir ‘The Outrun’

K.J. Yossman Saoirse Ronan has been tapped as the lead in “The Outrun,” the memoir of alcoholism and nature from writer Amy Liptrot.“The Unforgivable” helmer Nora Fingscheidt is set to direct.In “The Outrun,” four-time Oscar nominee Ronan stars as recently-out-of-rehab Rona who heads for home in Scorland’s wild Orkney Islands after an absence of over a decade.

Saoirse Ronan Nora Fingscheidt Amy Liptrot France USA Germany city Sandra, county Bullock county Bullock film stars Oscar

variety.com

31.01.2022 / 19:12

Andrew Garfield and Rachel Zegler on Musicals, ‘Spider-Man’ Return and Surviving Young Hollywood

Andrew Garfield (“Tick, Tick … Boom!,” “Spider-Man: No Way Home”) and Rachel Zegler (“West Side Story”) sat down for a virtual chat for Variety’s Actors on Actors, presented by Amazon Studios. For more, click here.What do Andrew Garfield and Rachel Zegler have in common? To start, they both love the theater, musicals — and each other. “You are in my favorite movie of the year,” Garfield tells 20-year-old Zegler on a recent video conversation about her first film role, as Maria in Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story.”“You are in my favorite movie of the year,” Zegler gushes back to Garfield about his turn as the composer Jonathan Larson in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Tick, Tick … Boom!” And she’s also a super fan of Garfield’s surprise return to playing Peter Parker in the box office phenomenon “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” a movie that made her sob.

Manuel Miranda Steven Spielberg Peter Parker Rachel Zegler Andrew Garfield Jonathan Larson county Young county Parker city Hollywood, county Young film Love Music No Way Home and

deadline.com

31.01.2022 / 18:35

STX & CAA Board Sales On Tom Hanks Comedy ‘A Man Called Otto’ Ahead Of Pennsylvania Shoot; Supporting Cast Revealed For EFM Hot Pic

EXCLUSIVE: Tom Hanks comedy A Man Called Otto is full-steam ahead with filming set to begin next month in on location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we can reveal.

Tom Hanks Rita Wilson Marc Forster Gary Goetzman David Magee Rachel Keller Hannes Holm Mariana Treviño Fredrik Wikström Nicastro state Pennsylvania city Pittsburgh, state Pennsylvania film man Oscar

deadline.com

31.01.2022 / 14:31

Laura Dern, Noah Jupe & Benedict Cumberbatch To Star In Justin Kurzel Sci-Fi Drama ‘Morning’, HanWay Launches EFM Hot Pic

EXCLUSIVE: Here’s a strong one for the virtual EFM market. Oscar and BAFTA winner Laura Dern (Big Little Lies), A Quiet Place star Noah Jupe and Oscar nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game) have been set to star in new Justin Kurzel (Nitram) project Morning, which HanWay is launching.

Laura Dern Benedict Cumberbatch Noah Jupe Justin Kurzel Caleb Landry Jones Jayme Lemons Adam Ackland Leah Clarke Sam Steiner Marnie Podos Manchester city Snowtown film stars Oscar No Way Home

deadline.com

31.01.2022 / 01:07

Arthouse Weathers Storm As ‘Clean,’ ‘Sundown’ Join ‘Belfast,’ ‘Drive My Car’; Distribs See Scramble For Screens After Oscar Nods – Specialty Box Office

Cinemas from Philly to New York State and Boston (Coolidge Corner Theatre, you were missed) shuttered all or part of Sat., rattling but not routing the specialty box office. And a shout-out to theaters in NYC proper where all stayed open – sparse by day but picking up in the evening thanks to “younger people not afraid to trudge in the show,” said one distributor.