Rita Moreno Opens Up About Her Special Role in 'West Side Story' Remake

Michelle Heaton has admitted she worried about getting "addicted" to pain killers after her recent surgery. The Liberty X star, 42, has been open about her recovery from alcohol and drug addiction and has been sober since April 2021. In February 2022, Michelle underwent reconstruction surgery after her doctor was worried her breast implants could be leaking or possibly even been ruptured.

Kanye West has appeared to address his unusual music video where he looks like he buries alive Kim Kardashian’s new boyfriend, Pete Davidson. In the video for his track Eazy, the rapper drags a body across the ground to bury it and reveal a Pete-looking character. Kanye, 44, then tips a bag of Rose seeds over the comedian for a rose bush to eventually grow around his head.The Monster rapper has now defended his controversial music video, while branding his work as “art”.

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Kate Garraway has opened up about how much she admires the Queen, saying she is "so extraordinary" and a "huge asset" to the country. The Good Morning Britain host was speaking to HELLO! in celebration of our International Women's Day digital issue, when she was asked to name her most inspirational woman."Can I have two please?" Kate said.

Halle Berry stunned in a new series of social media snaps as she skateboarded for fans wearing teeny bikini bottoms.The Hollywood actress thrilled fans by showing off her ageless beauty and fabulous figure.The star was snapped going barefoot for her skateboard session with her personal trainer.The fitness fanatic, 55, flashed her incredibly toned legs as she skated up and down the street.Halle looked the epitome of cool as she donned a knotted white tee, floral bikini bottoms and heart-shaped statement sunglasses.Her brunette locks were styled in loose waves highlighting the effortless boho vibe she was going for.Catwoman actress Halle shared a series of three snaps, picturing her wheeling her way down the street in her first image, before teaming up with her trainer Peter Lee Thomas in further pics, who followed topless on a board behind.The pair were then seen high-fiving each other as they completed their lap.The star posted the sunny snaps to her Instagram account and tagged her digital health and wellness brand, Respin, in the upload.She wrote alongside the first pic: "Let’s get fit on this #FitnessFriday with @respin! Who’s joining us?"Alongside another, she added: "You already know what day it is! #FitnessFriday …. and @peterleethomas and I are back with another Fitness Friday classic.

shark that ever lived' — is now thought to have increased in size the further from the equator it went after fossil analysis.The study found fossilised teeth from higher latitudes belonged to the most colossal individuals. Their broad and triangular seven inch fangs were serrated like steak knives, and were as big as a man's hand.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefBroadway and recording star Idina Menzel showed her support Sunday for a Ukrainian girl who was shown singing a song from Disney’s “Frozen” from inside a makeshift bunker.Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine has now lasted ten days. It has destroyed schools, hospitals and residential buildings causing millions of civilians in Ukraine to be displaced or flee the country.

In one of the biggest Coronation Street twists for a long time, fans found out on Friday for the first time that Abi Franklin (Sally Carman) is sensationally around six months pregnant, as she went in to labour.The surprise baby news shocked fans. But not only was this a shock for fans, the contractions were the first time Abi knew that she was about to became a mum again. Abi quickly called the paramedics and told them she was going into labour.

To celebrate International Women's Day, the stars of hit ITV daytime show Loose Women came together to chat exclusively with OK! VIP's about life on and off screen. In the exclusive video, Katie Piper, Charlene White, Jane Moore and Nadia Sawalha can be seen posing for our glossy photo shoot and breaking out with laughter, jokes - and even a bit of dancing.

The Sun, Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid, 51, spoke about her “addiction,” which she says started because of her former BBC Breakfast co-star Charlie Stayt, 59.Susanna was asked what she likes to ‘splurge’ on.She replied: “I cannot get enough of candles.”The 51-year-old added: “I’ve got an addiction after BBC Breakfast presenter Charlie Stayt bought me one.”Susanna Reid has hosted ITV's Good Morning Britain since 2014.

Michelle Heaton, 42, has bravely shared her journey of finding out she needed breast reconstruction right through to her post-surgery recovery.The Liberty X star revealed that it was due to comments below a video of her where trolls pointed out that she had a 'deformed' breast that prompted her to see a doctor.

We’ve often wondered what it would be like to be part of the Loose Women panel. And now, after being in the ladies’ presence during OK!’s exclusive shoot to celebrate International Women’s Day, we think we’ve got a pretty good idea. While it’s an often overused cliché, what you see on screen is exactly what you get off it – if a little more potty-mouthed and chaotic.

When Michelle Heaton posed with her family in OK! to celebrate her first Christmas since getting sober, she wasn’t expecting to get hundreds of concerned messages about her breasts that would lead to her undergoing a second round of surgery. Ten years ago, the star had a double mastectomy and reconstruction surgery on her breasts. She made the drastic decision after she found out she was carrying the faulty BRCA2 gene – which meant she had an 85% chance of suffering breast cancer in her thirties.

Lin-Manuel Miranda is set to join the cast of One Day At A Time for the show’s upcoming animated special.

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Rita Moreno is opening up about the exact details surrounding her return to West Side Story. To the surprise of the EGOT, who won an Academy Award for her role as Anita in the 1960s version of the film, a special role was created just for her. During an interview with SiriusXM, the 88-year-old revealed how she landed her part in the upcoming adaptation of the film. “Oh my God. Just the thought that I was invited to be in the movie,” she shared. Rita went on to explain that it was the film’s scriptwriter’s partner who suggested she play a role inspired by one of the film’s original characters.

EGOT champ Rita Moreno revealed the surprising story of how she got involved in Steven Spielberg's more 'authentic' remake of West Side Story, which is scheduled to hit US/UK theaters on December 18.It wasn't the 73-year-old filmmaker's idea to have the 88-year-old grandmother-of-two return to the musical that made her famous in 1961, but rather Mark Harris - the husband of WSS screenwriter Tony Kushner.'Tony Kushner's partner said, "Why don't you get Rita Moreno to play Doc's widow?"' Rita recalled on Jess Cagle's SiriusXM Show on Monday.

It's hard for Rita Moreno to walk into a major stadium. Not only because she's a recognizable celebrity, but because she has an alarm-ringing feature: a titanium knee! "I have a titanium left knee, which sets off alarms everywhere," the 88-year-old EGOT winner revealed to US Weekly. "It’s most troublesome at sports arenas, where being a celebrity suddenly means nothing!" The One Day At A Time star revealed countless fun facts about herself on the cusp of her sitcom premiering on PopTV and we’ve picked some of our favorites!

Rita Moreno opened up exclusively to Us Weekly about 25 things you might not know about her — including her favorite snack, her titanium knee and the job she would’ve pursued if she weren’t an actress. Read on to learn more about the EGOT winner.

Steven Spielberg released new images from his more 'authentic' remake of West Side Story starring Golden Globe nominee Ansel Elgort (The Goldfinch) and newcomer Rachel Zegler as Tony and Maria.The 73-year-old filmmaker enlisted original star Rita Moreno not only to play store owner Valentina in his reimagined Romeo and Juliet-style romance, but to executive produce and help enlighten his young cast.'[Spielberg and screenwriter Tony Kushner] really wanted to right some... should I say wrongs?' the 88-year-old EGOT champ told Vanity Fair on Monday.

is back, with Steven Spielberg bringing the hit Broadway musical to life on screen for the first time since the 1961 classic starring Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer. Newcomer Rachel Zegler and Ansel Elgort will take over as Maria and Tony, two teens on opposite sides of a gang feud in 1950s New York City, in the upcoming movie slated to open this winter.