Ariana DeBose On Her SAG Nom For Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’: “This Nomination Is Not Just For My Work, But For Who I am”

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Ariana DeBose almost didn’t play Anita in Steven Spielberg‘s new adaptation of West Side Story, according to casting director Cindy Tolan.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorAs Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” steamrolls through awards season, gaining traction for leading ladies Rachel Zegler and Ariana DeBose, casting director Cindy Tolan talked about how DeBose almost missed out on playing Anita.It was just over four years ago when casting director Cindy Tolan received a call from producer Kristie Macosko Krieger who said, “Cindy Tolan, I have four sentences for you; Steven Spielberg, Tony Kushner, ‘West Side Story,’ what do you think?’”A week later Tolan met with Spielberg, who told her he had no intention of remaking the 1961 film, but instead would base his movie on the 1957 stage production. With that, she was on board to cast the film which stars Ariana DeBose, Rachel Zegler, Mike Faist and Ansel Elgort.

Maane Khatchatourian News Editor, Variety.com“Actors on Actors” is back with another star-studded season.Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Andrew Garfield, Kristen Stewart, Jamie Dornan and Ariana DeBose are among the awards-season heavyweights featured on the 15th season of “Actors on Actors,” premiering Feb. 18 on PBS SoCal.Gaga will be paired with a mystery actor, who will be revealed when Variety‘s “Actors on Actors” issue hits newsstands on Wednesday, for the three-time Emmy-winning series.

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Hollywood director Steven Spielberg and whose story is now the subject of a new film.Wynne was part of the Carmarthen Youth Opera in South Wales growing up, but in the early nineties, the Youth Opera's home at the Lyric Theatre in the town was under threat of demolition.However his mum, who had been a part of the Youth Opera as a teenager and now ran the group, launched a campaign to save the theatre - with a little help from Hollywood along the way.The story is now the subject of a new Sky Cinema film called Save The Cinema, starring Harry Potter actor Tom Felton and newcomer Fflyn Evans as a young Wynne.Save The Cinema tells the story of Wynne Evans mother Elizabeth Evans and her battle to save The Lyric Theatre in Carmarthen from demolition, after the town council planned to knock the building down and build a shopping centre.However, Elizabeth refused to leave the theatre and moved in there, meaning the bulldozers could not get into the building and eventually, the theatre was saved.Talking about reliving the story, Wynne Evans told BBC News that it was emotional, saying: "I've got mixed emotions about the time if I'm honest... she just moved into the theatre."He also remembered his mum as a strong and determined woman, adding: "I've never seen anybody walk into a council meeting and manage to turn the room around like my mother could...

Ariana DeBose killed her Saturday Night Live monologue! She was fluent, energetic, engaging, lively, funny, proud, and looked terrific. After debuting on SNL on January 15, 2022, the 30-year-old actress and winner of the Golden Globe Award for her role as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story took to social media to thank everyone for the support and share her experience hosting the iconic comedy show for the first time. “The smile on my face says it all,” the star began.

Ariana DeBose tonight made her first appearance as host of SNL, talking in her opening monologue about her performance as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of West Side Story, which recently netted her a Golden Globe.

She earned a Golden Globe nomination for her acclaimed performance as Anita in Steven Spielberg's new adaptation of West Side Story.And breakout star Ariana DeBose used her newfound clout to convince singer–songwriter Jack Antonoff to change the name of his band Bleachers ahead of her hosting debut on Saturday Night Live.In a promo for her episode that was released Thursday, the 30-year-old dancer-turned-actress managed to gross the out the 37-year-old producer by informing him that people sometimes get intimate 'under the bleachers.' Just teasing! Ariana DeBose, 30, poked fun at Bleachers leader Jack Antonoff enough to make him want to change the band's name in a Saturday Night Live promo featuring Bowen Yang that was released ThursdayIn the clip, Ariana put on a busty display in an off-the-shoulder dress decorated with colorful pastel stripes, while Jack affected a nerdy–cool look with a black leather jacket and thick black glasses.After she introduced herself and Jack's band Bleachers, cast member Bowen Yang — who sported newly dyed-blond hair — added, 'Such a fun name, Bleachers, like, "Hey, let's go make out under the bleachers."' But the musician seemed offended at the idea.'Nobody does that!' he interjected, while Ariana shot back, 'Yes, they do.'The thought of kissing under the bleachers seemed to have turned the musician off of his own band name.

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Ariana DeBose will host the first Saturday Night Live episode of 2022. Show officials announced the line-up for its 15 January show on social media, adding that Roddy Ricch will serve as the musical guest. "First show of 2022!!!" they captioned the reveal on Instagram.

West Side Story star Ariana DeBose has landed a plum gig hosting the first Saturday Night Live episode of 2022.The 30-year-old actress, who has years of Broadway experience, played the role of Anita that won Rita Moreno an Oscar in the 1961 movie version of West Side Story.Now after lending her talents to a legendary old musical she will try her hand at a comedy institution on January 15, according to Saturday Night Live's Instagram. Incoming:West Side Story star Ariana DeBose has landed a plum gig hosting the first Saturday Night Live episode of 2022In the same post the sketch program revealed that Die Young rapper Roddy Ricch will be the musical guest on the January 15 episode.Directed by Steven Spielberg, the new West Side Story film is led by Ansel Elgort - who last year denied a sexual assault allegation - and YouTube star Rachel Zegler.

Sasha Spielberg, the daughter of Hollywood icon Steven Spielberg, is engaged.The actress and musician, 31, announced her betrothal to Harry McNally, the son of restaurateur Keith McNally, after over one year together.Keith announced the engagementas he shared a photo of the lovebirds on Tuesday.'When Harry (McNally) Proposed to Sasha (Spielberg) on New Year's Eve She……..said Yes!' he captioned the photo. She said yes! Steven Spielberg's daughter Sasha is engaged to Harry McNally Engaged! Sasha delightedly flashed her engagement ring as she chatted with a friend in a photo posted to her Instagram StoriesThere was no sign of a ring in the image, which showed Sasha cuddling up to Harry at a restaurant, but the bling was in full display in a post she shared Wednesday enthusiastically announcing her engagement to her Instagram followers.The series of photos captured Sasha flashing her new diamond ring by the ocean and while chatting with a friend via FaceTime.

Hollywood movie stars sat down to interview each other while discussing working together on the feature film. Ariana revealed she suffered a panic attack after meeting the 90-year-old because she was so overcome with nerves during their first encounter."I've been watching you since I was a child. I was just like, 'I'm really excited to do this, and I'm going to tell her I'm really excited to do this,'" Ariana told Rita in the interview published on December 14. "And then the moment came, and I was like, 'Oh, gosh.