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Alessandro Camon is an Academy Award-nominated screenwriter ( The Messenger), playwright (Time Alone) and former Head of Production at Pressman Films. His production credits with Pressman include American Psycho, Thank You For Smoking,  The Cooler, Bad Lieutenant: New Orleans and Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. He recently wrote the Steve Buscemi-directed Tessa Thompson-starrer The Listener, and the play Scintilla, which opens in Los Angeles in April.  

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Paul Mescal freely admits that Stanley Kowalski is a wife beater and a rapist. The star of indie favorite Aftersun says he has “a lot of sympathy for him because that’s my job” — Mescal is playing the brutal antagonist in a revival of Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire at London’s Almeida Theatre.

SAG-AFTRA has told its members that they can’t work on hitman thriller Fast Charlie because the film’s producers are “in default of the SAG-AFTRA agreement for independent producers of theatrical motion pictures.” Directed by Phillip Noyce, the film stars Pierce Brosnan and James Caan in his final film role. Caan died in July.

Mel Gibson has been dropped as Co-Grand Marshal of the 2023 New Orleans Parade - with event organizers citing 'threats and safety' concerns in the wake of the actor's announcement.The actor, 67, who has a long history of making anti-Semitic and racist remarks, was due to appear in the Krewe of Endymion parade at the Mardi Gras event on February 18, but his inclusion was slammed by The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans and the Greater New Orleans Rabbinic Council.Endymion president Dan Kelly  said in a statement on Sunday - just 24 hours after Oscar-winner Gibson was announced as  Co-Grand Marshal: 'The Krewe of Endymion has received significant feedback about our grand marshal announcement. 'Some of this commentary included threats that cause us great concern.  Not to be: Mel Gibson has been dropped as Co-Grand Marshal of the 2023 New Orleans Parade - with event organizers citing 'threats and safety' concerns in the wake of the actor's announcement (pictured 2018)'In the best interest of the safety of our riders, special guests and everyone that welcomes us on the streets, Mel Gibson will not ride as a co-Grand Marshal for our 2023 parade.' In a joint statement on Sunday, the Anti-Defamation League, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans and the Jewish Community Relations Council lauded the decision to remove the star - but questioned why he was hired in the first place.The statement read: 'Although it has been announced that Mel Gibson will no longer ride due to reported threats, ADL, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans, and the Greater New Orleans Rabbinic Council—are appalled that Endymion chose Mel Gibson as the parade’s 2023 Grand Marshal to begin with.

French Montana has broken his silence after ten people were reportedly injured in a shooting outside a Miami Gardens restaurant on Thursday. The musician, 38, took to Twitter on Friday where he sent 'thoughts and prayers' to those injured in the shooting - which is said to include Rob49 and a bodyguard.The shooting was said to have taken place at a music video shoot for Montana and Rob49 - but Montana clarified it was during a celebration event for his newly released Coke Boys 6 mixtape. He wrote: 'Last night, I was in Miami celebrating the release of my CB6 mixtape w/ friends at a local restaurant. 'We unfortunately were at the wrong place, at the wrong time when an incident took place that left people hurt. Our thoughts & prayers are w/ the victims & families at this time  Post: French Montana has broken his silence after ten people were reportedly injured in a shooting outside a Miami Gardens restaurant on Thursday (stock photo) Tweet: The musician, 38, took to Twitter on Friday where he sent 'thoughts and prayers' to those injured in the shooting - which is said to include Rob49 and a bodyguardMiami Police and Fire Rescue units responded to reports of a shooting at The Licking Restaurant just before 8pm on Thursday.Several hours later, the building remained cordoned off by crime scene tape as ambulances and police vehicles continued to line bust 27th Avenue in Miami Gardens.

Drinking had nothing to do with it.

Halle Bailey's star continued to rise as she rocked alongside the headlining performers from Disneyland in Anaheim, California on Saturday during the annual Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest.The event was hosted from Times Square in New York City by Ryan Seacrest and his second-time co-host Liza Koshy with performances being held all around the country.D-nice was helping to run things from the west coast in Los Angeles as he co-hosted alongside Ciara, who handled the Disneyland performances as they rang in the new year. Headliners: Halle Bailey performed at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California Pose's Billy Porter was offering a Southern tinge as the co-host from New Orleans.

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Elton John, 75, is currently in Australia celebrating Christmas with his husband David Furnish, 60, and their two children: Elijah, nine and Zachary, 12.The Hollywood star has taken to Instagram to share a heartwarming video thanking his fans for an amazing year, while also sharing an insight into his quiet family plans with his husband and young sons.Elton was sure to get in the Christmas spirit as she shared a video in a red Gucci jumper along with glasses shaped like Santa hats.He said with a Christmas tree behind him in view of his 4.3 million Instagram followers: "It's been an amazing year and I want to thank you all for being so supportive and those who came to the shows, those who watch videos online, those who bought CD, vinyl, stream things."It's been probably the most successful year of my career. We started off in January after knocking for two years in New Orleans and we have done 92 of the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour and they have all been so fantastic!"Because you came to the shows, you dressed up, you made me have fun, you looked amazing and sang to all the songs.

Lil Wayne faces a $500,000 lawsuit from his former chef, Morghan Medlock, who says that the musical artist wrongfully fired her after she had to tend to her injured son.In legal docs reviewed by TMZ, Medlock accused Lil Wayne, 40, of wrongful termination, retaliation, and multiple illegal labor practices linked to more than a year of employment for the entertainer.Medlock said in court docs that she accompanied the Lollipop artist - who threw A Weezy Christmas bash at a Dave & Buster's for 150 teens over the weekend in New Orleans - to Las Vegas over the Memorial Day weekend in her stead as a chef for the rapper. The latest: Lil Wayne, 40, faces a $500,000 lawsuit from his former chef, Morghan Medlock, who says that the musical artist wrongfully fired her after she had to end to her injured son.

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Lil Wayne threw A Weezy Christmas bash at a Dave & Buster's for 150 teens over the weekend in New Orleans.The 40-year-old entertainer, who gave opinions on pro football last month, took to Instagram Sunday with a slideshow of images from the holiday festivities.'This Christmas @mackmaine4president & I wanted to give some future hall of famers the gift of game w/ the help of @Wilson,' the Lollipop artist captioned the shot.  The latest: Lil Wayne, 40, threw A Weezy Christmas bash at a Dave & Buster's for 150 teens over the weekend in New Orleans. He was snapped last month in LA  The entertainer took to Instagram Sunday with a slideshow of images from the holiday festivities He continued: 'Making sure they received the necessary resources so they could enjoy all the benefits of being a top tier athlete was very important to us! #HappyHolidays#WeezyChristmas.'In a statement, Lil Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr., said that 'whether it’s learning about sportsmanship, teamwork, or just using the field as a way to escape everyday stresses, we wanted to make sure these kids get to experience impactful moments,' according to Billboard.  The event was organized by Young Money Entertainment executive Mack Maine and Wilson Sporting Goods, TMZ reported.The attendees, who ranged in age from 12 to 16, were gifted with sports equipment at the event, which was a reward for good grades and participation in sports such as baseball, football, basketball, soccer and tennis.

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Alicia Witt is on the mend after undergoing breast reconstruction surgery last week.The 47-year-old actress underwent an S-GAP procedure at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery in New Orleans, which uses tissue and blood vessels from the buttocks to form a new breast. The Modern Persuasion star revealed in May that she had undergone a unilateral mastectomy after going through chemotherapy.  Recovery: Alicia Witt, 47, said she got a 'gold star' from her doctor one week after reconstructive breast surgery as she celebrates with her friend, Jennifer Howell, whom she called  'the bestest caregiver a gal could ever wish for'In an Instagram post Thursday, the Fuzzy Head actress wrote, 'I just got the gold ⭐️ from Dr Dellacrose at @breastcenternola to prove it - one week post surgery and I’m healing up on the fast track.' Alicia shared a picture enjoying some avocado toast at Birdy's restaurant in New Orleans with her friend, Jennifer Howell, whom she called, 'the bestest caregiver a gal could ever wish for.'The actress looked healthy black and pink fleece jacket with short curls of her red hair peaking beneath a burnished yellow beanie in the post.  Procedure: The Modern Persuasion actress underwent an S-GAP procedure at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery in New Orleans, which uses tissue and blood vessels from the buttocks to form a new breast Penguin cap: Alicia wore a Penguin Cold Cap during chemotherapy to keep as much of her hair as possible and allowed her to work on two different projects while undergoing treatment The Small Changes: A Rules-Free Guide to Add More Plant-Based Foods, Peace and Power to Your Life author credited 'all this love and all this clean food and all this walking around' to aiding in

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Alicia Witt is on the mend after undergoing breast reconstruction surgery last week.The 47-year-old actress underwent an S-GAP procedure at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery in New Orleans, which uses tissue and blood vessels from the buttocks to form a new breast. The Modern Persuasion star revealed in May that she had undergone a unilateral mastectomy after going through chemotherapy.  Recovery: Alicia Witt, 47, said she got a 'gold star' from her doctor one week after reconstructive breast surgery as she celebrates with her friend, Jennifer Howell, whom she called  'the bestest caregiver a gal could ever wish for'In an Instagram post Thursday, the Fuzzy Head actress wrote, 'I just got the gold ⭐️ from Dr Dellacrose at @breastcenternola to prove it - one week post surgery and I’m healing up on the fast track.' Alicia shared a picture enjoying some avocado toast at Birdy's restaurant in New Orleans with her friend, Jennifer Howell, whom she called, 'the bestest caregiver a gal could ever wish for.'The actress looked healthy black and pink fleece jacket with short curls of her red hair peaking beneath a burnished yellow beanie in the post.  Procedure: The Modern Persuasion actress underwent an S-GAP procedure at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery in New Orleans, which uses tissue and blood vessels from the buttocks to form a new breast Penguin cap: Alicia wore a Penguin Cold Cap during chemotherapy to keep as much of her hair as possible and allowed her to work on two different projects while undergoing treatment The Small Changes: A Rules-Free Guide to Add More Plant-Based Foods, Peace and Power to Your Life author credited 'all this love and all this clean food and all this walking around' to aiding in

Emma Stone and Margaret Qualley appeared battered and bruised while filming a scene for the new movie AND in New Orleans on Friday.The talented performers, 34 and 28 respectively, looked emotional on set as they acted out a crash scene.While in character the Superbad star put on a distressed presentation and the Maid actress had a bloody face. Intense: Emma Stone and Margaret Qualley appeared battered and bruised while filming a scene for the new movie AND in New Orleans on Friday. The talented performers, 34 and 28 respectively, looked emotional on set as they acted out a crash sceneFor the scene Emma, who won a Golden Globe for her role in La La Land, was dressed in a brown pantsuit.She wore the blazer open to reveal an oatmeal-colored blouse that she tucked into her trousers.  The Cruella star's red locks were styled in a bob and an off-center part as she worked in the Louisiana sun.She had on a full face of makeup that was complete with darkened eyebrows and a brick-hued lip stain.

Dino Danelli, the drummer who was the backbone of blue-eyed soul hitmakers The Rascals (nee The Young Rascals) has died at age 78.

Alicia Witt is on the mend after undergoing breast reconstruction surgery last week.The 47-year-old actress underwent an S-GAP procedure at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery in New Orleans, which uses tissue and blood vessels from the buttocks to form a new breast. The Modern Persuasion star revealed in May that she had undergone a unilateral mastectomy after going through chemotherapy.  Recovery: Alicia Witt, 47, said she got a 'gold star' from her doctor one week after reconstructive breast surgery as she celebrates with her friend, Jennifer Howell, whom she called  'the bestest caregiver a gal could ever wish for'In an Instagram post Thursday, the Fuzzy Head actress wrote, 'I just got the gold ⭐️ from Dr Dellacrose at @breastcenternola to prove it - one week post surgery and I’m healing up on the fast track.' Alicia shared a picture enjoying some avocado toast at Birdy's restaurant in New Orleans with her friend, Jennifer Howell, whom she called, 'the bestest caregiver a gal could ever wish for.'The actress looked healthy black and pink fleece jacket with short curls of her red hair peaking beneath a burnished yellow beanie in the post.  Procedure: The Modern Persuasion actress underwent an S-GAP procedure at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery in New Orleans, which uses tissue and blood vessels from the buttocks to form a new breast Penguin cap: Alicia wore a Penguin Cold Cap during chemotherapy to keep as much of her hair as possible and allowed her to work on two different projects while undergoing treatmentThe Small Changes: A Rules-Free Guide to Add More Plant-Based Foods, Peace and Power to Your Life author credited 'all this love and all this clean food and all this walking around' to aiding in