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Ana de Armas continues her Blonde promo with two more appearances in New York City.

It certainly has been a busy week for this Cuban actress as she promotes her new film that focuses on the life of Hollywood blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe.On Tuesday afternoon brunette beauty Ana de Armas was seen attending the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations: Blonde where she chatted up the movie which promises to take an honest look at the Gentlemen Prefer Blondes actress. The event was held at SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Robin Williams Center in New York City.This come after the star told AnOther magazine that she asked Marilyn Monroe 'permission' to play her when visiting her Los Angeles grave.

EXCLUSIVE: Keshet International has secured rights to Cuba Libre, a buzzy drama about a follower of Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara that’s being billed as one of Portugal’s most ambitious television series ever. The six-part biopic, based on the life of Ana Maria Silva Pais, will form part of KI’s slate at Mipcom Cannes next month.

EXCLUSIVE: Genre firms Pulsar Content and XYZ Films have partnered to handle sales on the Fantastic Fest and Sitges sci-fi drama Tropic, written and directed by Edouard Salier.

Blake Shelton and Camila Cabello really got into it over this talented singer.

“The Voice”‘s most-decorated coach, Blake Shelton, is already facing some stiff competition from the show’s newcomer, Camila Cabello!

's most-decorated coach, Blake Shelton, is already facing some stiff competition from the show's newcomer, Camila Cabello!The pair butted heads over a popular singer on Monday's season 22 premiere, as 26-year-old Miami native Orlando Mendez, a self-proclaimed «Cuban Cowboy,» took the stage with his rendition of Luke Combs' «Beer Never Broke My Heart,» earning chair turns from all four coaches.While Blake usually has major pull with 's country singers, Orlando admitted that sharing a hometown and heritage with Camila would make his decision a difficult one.«If Camila and Blake both turn their chairs, it's gonna be a tough choice, man!» he said before taking the stage. «I got my country roots growing up, from Blake Shelton, and then I got Camila Cabello, a pop star from my hometown, someone who I definitely connect with her story. If they're both there, vying for me, that's gonna be a game-time decision.»Things got even tougher after Orlando's performance, as he admitted, «Country music's my passion, I've been listening to [Blake's] songs since I was little, but I come from Cuban roots.».@orlandomendez54 found a home on #teamcamila and it just makes sense pic.twitter.com/wHrKhCfZp7«I've been doing this a long time,» Blake said, pleading his case, only for Camila to chime in, «Too long, some might say!»Ultimately, while John Legend tried to convince Orlando to make an «unpredictable choice,» Orlando went with his roots, choosing to join Team Camila!«It was really exciting to win a country artist, especially over Blake,» the new coach teased.

Ana de Armas was the picture of sophistication as she stepped out in New York City on Monday.The Cuban and Spanish actress, 34, donned a chic long-sleeve patterned dress with a bow at the neck and belted in at the waist, along with a pair of open-toe gold heels.The star is in town promoting her new film Blonde, and was pictured walking with the director of the movie Andrew Dominik, 54.  Chic: Ana de Armas was the picture of sophistication as she stepped out in New York City on MondayThe beauty pinned her brunette tresses halfway back and accessorized with a pair of gold earrings.  Ben Affleck's ex-girlfriend highlighted her stunning features with a touch of bronzer and gold eyeshadow.Ana was seen chatting away with Dominik as they walked arm-in-arm.  Leading lady: The star, 34, is in town promoting her new film Blonde, and was pictured walking with the director of the movie Andrew Dominik, 54 The New Zealand-born Australian film director looked classy in a black suit jacket worn over a matching T-shirt, black pants and sneakers.Her finalized his outfit with a pair of black-rimmed reading glasses and wore his silver tresses flowing in a straight style.The duo appeared to be in high spirits after their film has been lauded by critics at both Venice and Toronto film festivals, with the actress already being tipped for an Oscar nomination ahead of awards season for her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe.

Ana De Armas talked about seeing herself as Marilyn Monroe for the first time in her upcoming film Blonde, where she portrays the iconic actress.On Friday, the Cuban actress told Today host Willie Geist about how she remembered the first time she looked in the mirror after being transformed into her character as the blonde beauty.‘Everyone in the room started crying; I can tell you that. It was very emotional.

 will feature four new faces when season 48 of the sketch show kicks off Oct. 1 on NBC. Marcello Hernandez, Molly Kearney, Michael Longfellow, and Devon Walker are being added as featured players on the long-running sketch series.The new additions come on the heels of significant departures last season, including those of Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon and Melissa Villaseñor, among others.

Michaela Zee editor The first time “Blonde” star Adrien Brody saw Ana de Armas’ transformation into Marilyn Monroe was on set right before filming their first scene together. “I was transported to another time and place,” Brody, who plays Arthur Miller (aka The Playwright), told Variety at the U.S. premiere of “Blonde” in Hollywood Tuesday night. “I really thought she channeled [Marilyn] — she brought a nuanced, emotionally present [and] connected impression of her. I’m still blown away by it. It was really impressive.” Based on Joyce Carol Oates’ novel of the same name, “Blonde” presents a reimagined version of the iconic actor’s life, from the traumatic childhood of Norma Jeane Baker to her rise to fame as Marilyn Monroe. The supporting cast includes Brody, Bobby Cannavale, Julianne Nicholson, Xavier Samuel, Evan Williams, Sara Paxton and Scoot McNairy.

the tweet read.Hernandez has opened for acts like Tim Dillon and Gilbert Gottfried and appeared on Telemundo’s “Acceso Total.”“Little Cuban Dominican boy from Miami is on SNL,” he captioned his headshot on Instagram on Thursday. Longfellow has appeared on NBC’s “Bring The Funny,” which is hosted by “SNL” long-timer, Keenan Thompson.“Gonna be on @nbcsnl I’m sorry,” the newcomer wrote on Instagram.

Carson Burton The 2022 edition of InFocus: Latinx & Hispanic Cinema Film Festival from NewFilmmakers LA (NFMLA) will be held from Sept. 23-24 in association with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. For the first time since 2019, the festival will be held in-person at the Academy’s Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. The lineup consists of three short film programs showcasing a variety of genres. The festival, which is co-presented by The MBS Group, includes screenings, filmmaker Q&A sessions, industry development programs and educational panels. The festival features independent films from emerging talent hailing from Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Cuba, Honduras, Jamaica, Colombia, Venezuela and the United States. Two world premieres will be held at the festival, and one film will see its North American premiere.

Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, 52, and his fiancé Scott Hutchinson, 27, welcomed their son Romeo Tarquin on Aug. 12 via surrogate.

Ana de Armas has claimed the spirit of the late Marilyn Monroe was an extra on the set of Blonde, in which she stars at the classic film icon.The actress, 34, is only two years younger than the Seven Year Itch star was when she died of a drug overdose in 1962.In a press conference on Thursday at the Venice Film Festival, Ana told reporters that she felt Marilyn's presence during filming of the fictionalized account of her life, insisting her spirit would let them know if she was happy or unhappy with the way things were going, according to Reuters.  In spirit: Ana de Armas, 34, has revealed the ghost of the Marilyn Monroe was an extra on the set of Blonde, in which she stars at the movie icon; seen on Thursday in Venice'She was all I thought about, she was all I dreamed about. She was all I could talk about.

Lil Kim is clapping back after 50 Cent made some some remarks intended to pit her against fellow rapper Nicki Minaj.

Celia Cruz’s musical and historical legacy continues to impact the Hispanic and Latino community. Although Cruz was born in Cuba, Colombia adopted the salsa singer as a native; therefore, to honor her contributions, the Salsa Museum of Cali will showcase a dress donated to the institution by her representative, Omer Pardillo.On September 9 at 6:00 p.m., the director of the Salsa Museum, Carlos Molina Jr., will officially present one of Celia’s iconic outfits as a cultural exchange.

Ana de Armas is a proud actress. The 2022 Venice Film Festival comes to an end tomorrow and Thursday saw the world premiere of the highly anticipated film about Marilyn Monroe’s life, Blonde. Once the movie ended, there was a 14-minute long standing ovation.According to Variety, the Cuban-Spanish actress was glowing as tears ran down her face.

Marilyn Monroe biopic “Blonde” starring Ana de Armas premiered at the Venice Film Festival Thursday, earning praise from several critics for its portrayal of the 1950s blonde bombshell. Adapted from the Joyce Carol Oates novel of the same name, the film runs nearly three hours and received a 14-minute standing ovation from the crowd, which caused de Armas to break down into tears, according to Variety.“Andrew Dominik’s Venice Film Festival competition entry ‘Blonde’ takes a blowtorch to the entire concept of the Hollywood biopic and arrives at something almost without precedent,” Deadline’s critic said.“[‘Blonde’] is simply inventing fresh indignities for the most positively, permanently persecuted heroine outside of a John Waters movie ever to have to suffer.” As Netflix’s first film with an NC-17 rating, “Blonde” sparked backlash almost instantly when it debuted its first trailer in July over the casting of de Armas due to the fact that she is Cuban and her accent was not “authentic.”Variety’s critic Owen Gleiberman disagreed in his review, saying the film is “built around a performance, by Ana de Armas, of breathtaking shimmer and imagination and candor and heartbreak.

Ana de Armas chose to pay tribute to not one but two a classic Marilyn Monroe style moments. The Cuban actress hit the Venice Film Festival red carpet for the premiere of  'Blonde' where she plays the legendary 1950’s film star in the upcoming Netflix biopic.  Apparently Ana broke down in tears at the end of the screening, after receiving a 14-minute standing ovation for her dazzling portrayal of Marilyn.

Blonde” debuted to a massive 14-minute long standing ovation during its world premiere at the 2022 Venice Film Festival. Ana de Armas, who plays Marilyn Monroe, was in tears at the screening, her face glowing as tears streamed down. Before the film’s world premiere Brad Pitt, who is among the film’s producers, de Armas, director Andrew Dominik, Adrien Brody and Julianne Nicholson created commotion on the red carpet, largely for Pitt who worked the crowds wearing a black Covid mask when he came into close contact with fans to sign autographs and do selfies. Pitt made a surprise appearance in Venice since he was not present at the film’s press conference earlier in the day. Dede Gardner, who is also among “Blonde” producers, was also on hand.