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Tony Goldwyn Director Tony Goldwyn writes about the experience of working with his longtime friend, writer Tony Spiridakis, on the movie “Ezra,” which screened at TIFF and won the Audience Award at the Woodstock Film Festival. Bobby Cannavale stars as the father of an 11-year-old autistic son who sets off on a road trip with his son, without the permission of his son’s mother or his father, played by Robert De Niro, whose car he has “borrowed.” The friendship began before I could shut the door of my blue ’77 Chevy Nova. I had made the two and a half hour drive from college in Boston through the heart of the Berkshire mountains to Williamstown, Mass.

death Friday at 96. Mayor Eric Adams, 62, was one of the first politicians to honor the legendary singer, taking to Twitter to write: “A working-class kid from Queens, Tony Bennett, sang our song to the world.

Tony Bennett died on Friday, July 21. He was 96 years old.

Emily Ratajkowski just launched a new swimwear collaboration. The model and writer shared a group of stunning photos on her Instagram, showing off the new swimsuits with the help of a steamy photoshoot. Emily Ratajkowski regrets Harry Styles kiss after Olivia Wilde’s reaction: ReportHarry Styles and Emily Ratajkowski’s passionate kiss in TokyoEmily Ratajkowski accidentally shares more details about Harry Styles romanceA post shared by Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata)The announcement of the partnership is simple, simply tagging the name of her own swimwear brand Inamorata Woman, and their new partners, Mirror Palais.

It isn’t just the proximity to New York’s top-shelf production community. It’s also the scale.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film Critic Benita (Julia Mayorga), the young woman at the center of “Rare Objects,” the third feature directed by Katie Holmes, has been through a transformative trauma. In the film’s opening moments, she’s discharged from a mental ward, where she’s been dealing with PTSD; a series of charged flashbacks show us what happened to her. In Manhattan, where she was a university student majoring in economics, she was approached at a bar by a seemingly nice guy, who had a drink with her, and when she went to the restroom he attacked her, shoving her inside and sexually assaulting her. She emerges from this crime a shell of her former self, and Holmes shoots the rape so that we experience how the shock and horror of it could undermine someone’s identity. Benita, out of the hospital, shows up at the home of her doting but quietly stern mother (Saundra Santiago) in Astoria, telling her that she’s taking a break from school; she says nothing at all about what happened to her. She’ll continue to say nothing — to anyone. As she steps back out into the world, hunting for a job, Julia Mayorga acts with a tentative fretful wariness that speaks to the trauma Benita won’t say out loud, and we assume that the movie is going to be about how she confronts that crisis.

Elizabeth Taylor On March 8, the eighth annual Icon Mann Honors paid tribute to “The Woman King” director Gina Prince-Bythewood, who was lauded for her hallmark filmmaking and for inspiring culture by breaking new ground in cinema. Striving for a better future in the arts, she addressed the audience that gathered at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. “I have always believed our greatness is reflected in our work and the ways that we show the world the incredible breadth of our humanity.” The driving force for her career was further described during her acceptance speech. “From the beginning, I tell stories of Black women and girls and reframe the narrative of who we are and what we can be. I want us to look up on the screen and see ourselves reflected in a way that inspires us and that we can aspire to be. And I’m proud of the Black men that I’ve centered in my work.”

Angelique Jackson The eighth annual Icon Mann Honors dinner will salute “The Woman King” filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood, “Sidney” director Reginald Hudlin and Uzodinma Iweala, CEO of the Africa Center NYC and author of the New York Times bestseller “Beasts of No Nation.” Icon Mann partnered with Sony Pictures for the event, which has a “Reimagining African Diasporic Narratives” theme and will take place on Wednesday, March 8 at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills, Calif. The dinner is part of a series of awards week events for Icon Mann, which is a media, production and management consultancy representing African Diasporic heritage. The company is a leading strategic broker for investments and enterprise within creative industries for Hollywood and media-driven African nations, cultivating a global network of creators and leaders focused on “positive narrative representation.”

KIM Kardashian has been accused of taking a swipe at her ex Kanye West's apparent new wife. The Skims brand founder, 42, was called out for dishing out "shade" toward Yeezy designer Bianca Censori, 28, who rapper Kanye, 45, claimed to wed in a whirlwind ceremony.

The Kardashians aren’t too sure about Kanye West‘s new marriage!

Kim Kardashian is not a big fan of the new Mrs. West!

There’s a new Mrs. West in town!

 Rapper Kanye West has reportedly tied the knot with Yeezy architect Bianca Censori in a private ceremony.

Kanye West was spotted enjoying a cosy meal out with a mystery blonde at a lavish hotel restaurant in Beverly Hills on Thursday.The rapper, 45, was seen chatting with the mystery woman and enjoying a bite to eat with her at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills.Kanye, who legally changes his name to Ye, cut a casual figure in denim jeans and a green bomber jacket, while a baseball cap was seen placed on the table beside him. Meal out: Kanye West was spotted enjoying a cosy meal out with a mystery blonde at a lavish hotel restaurant in Beverly Hills on ThursdayHe sported a well-groomed beard for the outing as he was seen having a bite to eat and chatting to his blonde companion.The mystery woman, whose identity is not known, looked chic in a patterned green shirt while she styled her platinum bob in a slicked back style.

Ex Vanderpump Rules couple Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright sizzled at a People's Choice Awards viewing party on Tuesday.The event was held at Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills while the award show itself took off in Santa Monica.Brittany, 33, who dropped 40lbs this year after giving birth in 2021, showcased her sensational post-baby weight loss in a tight black cocktail dress. Hello, gorgeous: Vanderpump Rules couple Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright sizzled at a People's Choice Awards party on TuesdayHer knockout ensemble featured a thigh-slit and a plunging neckline that allowed her to offer up a generous helping of cleavage.  Meanwhile Jax modeled a charcoal suit with a black dress shirt, going without a tie and leaving a couple of top buttons tantalizingly undone over his chest. Jax and Brittany began dating in 2015 and the ups and downs of their relationship unfolded in front of reality TV cameras on Vanderpump Rules.  When you got it: Brittany, 33, who dropped 40lbs in 26 weeks this year, showcased her sensational post-baby weight loss in a tight black cocktail dressAlthough they broke up at one point because of his infidelity with their co-star Faith Stowers, they eventually patched up their relationship and married in 2019.They welcomed their bouncing baby boy Cruz in April 2021, and Brittany proudly posts frequent pictures of him to her Instagram.Brittany, who grew up on a farm in Kentucky, teamed up with Jenny Craig in January and embarked on their Max Up weight loss program.

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Waldorf Declaration, which on November 25, 1947, officially launched the Hollywood Blacklist. On that day, the heads of the major studios, with a few notable exceptions, agreed after a contentious two-day conference at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City to ban the Hollywood Ten and to not “knowingly” employ Communists.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor UTA Emmys Party, Sept. 9 This year’s Emmy host, Kenan Thompson, led UTA’s pre-Emmy bash on Friday night at the Rooftop at Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. Intermittent rain made it a bit of a wet affair — and the evening humidity was not kind to attendees wearing suit jackets. But the rooftop afforded magnificent views (and the occasional lightning in the sky) for guests as they enjoyed lobster sliders, spicy tuna on crispy rice and churros with dipping sauce. Spotted on the roof were UTA founding partner Peter Benedek, HBO/HBO Max chief content officer Casey Bloys, Fox Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier, producer Mark Johnson, Showtime entertainment president Jana Winograde. Among stars in the house: Emmy-nominated “Insecure” exec producer and star Issa Rae; Emmy nominee Sandra Oh (“Killing Eve”); “Better Call Saul” stars Michael Mando and the Emmy-nominated Rhea Seehorn; “Succession” Emmy nominee Sarah Snook; “The Afterparty” star Sam Richardson, who was Emmy nominated as a guest star on “Ted Lasso”; comedian Patton Oswalt; “The Neighborhood” star Max Greenfield; and Emmy-nominated “Hacks” exec producer/writer Jen Statsky, along with the show’s breakout Meg Stalter.—Michael Schneider

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor Sept. 7, WednesdayTom Hanks, Cynthia Erivo and Luke Evans premiere “Pinocchio.”Walt Disney Studios lot, Burbank “Cobra Kai” Season 5 kicks off with Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Xolo Maridueña and Tanner Buchanan.L.A. State Historic Park, Los Angeles Jimmy Kimmel hosts the premiere party for “Chef’s Table: Pizza.”Pizzeria Bianco, Los Angeles Peacock premieres “A Friend of the Family.”San Vicente Bungalows, West Hollywood

A post shared by Hinds Feet for High Places/ Walker by Faith (@appleofhisai)It’s giving Black love! Actress Aisha Hinds and her longtime partner Silky Valente got married this past weekend, doing so in an epic way in front of a star-studded guest list on the Isle of Spice — saying “I do” in St. George’s, Grenada. (The star’s parents are both from Grenada.) The 9-1-1 star got engaged to Valente, who works in health care (and whose last name is actually Walker), in November 2020.

urban explorers to visit that seem to be hidden in the middle of nowhere and far out of reach - some are right under our noses, literally.New York City has been around for centuries - always moving, always changing and naturally, some parts get forgotten about and left behind.Some may be obvious, as the skyline adapts, buildings are often scrapped and closed down but some areas of the city were never meant to be seen by the public and have been kept hidden below the city’s streets.According to Abandoned Spaces, there are many tunnel systems that once played a vital role in the city but have never been in the public eye.Take the McCarren Park Pool Tunnels for example - it is under one of the most frequented leisure centres of the city, with an Olympic-sized swimming pool and other sporting activities.However, the pool features underwater lighting, as well as filtration and heating systems, all of which require a behind-the-scenes infrastructure - which is why there are secret tunnels going underneath it for easier maintenance.There is also the Track 61 Grand Central Terminal which is hidden beneath the Waldorf Astoria New York Hotel. It once had a long history of being part of the city's train system for years but it was closed and due to be converted for more modern trains in the 70s.But the work was not completed and the tracks have seen very little use since - other than when it was allegedly used as an escape route for President George W.

PARIS Hilton and husband Carter Ruem posed for photos with camels on their honeymoon in Dubai. The couple tied the knot at her late grandfather Barron's $61.5million Bel-Air estate in November last year.