Kevin Costner can still recall the moment he and Whitney Houston truly connected as co-stars.The star walked the 2022 Oscars red carpet outside the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, alongside wife Christine Baumgartner, and the couple stopped to talk with ET's Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner about the milestone anniversary of his iconic romantic drama.Looking back at his time with Houston — who was only 29 when the film hit theaters in November 1992 — Costner recalled, «She was a really street-smart girl, she knew stuff.»«I knew she could handle the part but wasn't sure she could handle it,» Costner recalled. «There came a moment where she had to make a decision and I saw her trust me and we had that, from that moment on.»«That was my promise to her, that she'd look great and be great,» he added with a smile.
Aida Takla O’Reilly, Former HFPA President, Dies at 90
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Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorAida Takla O’Reilly, the longest-serving member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association who served two times as the organization’s president, died Sunday in Los Angeles. She was 90.Born in Egypt, she joined the HFPA in 1956 and served as president of the organization that hands out the Golden Globes in 1994-96 and in 2011-13. She covered the entertainment industry for Nisf El Dunia and El Ahram in Egypt.After becoming Egypt’s youngest female pilot, Takla O’Reilly moved to the U.S.
as a student and obtained a master’s degree from UCLA. She served as chair of the Pan-African Studies department at Cal State University, Los Angeles, teaching and developing courses in literature, journalism and film studies. “She was a great listener, never judged, and always fought for the underdog.
She was fearless and inspired others to be fearless – and to become leaders. She had a fierce and deep loyalty to her friends and the people she loved,” said HFPA President Helen Hoehne, who was sponsored by Ms. Takla-O’Reilly when she applied to join the organization.“I owe Aida a great debt of gratitude for all her support and love over the years – and the HFPA owes much to her tough-as-nails defense of the Association, our work, and our members.
To the very end, she was dispensing advice and sharing her wisdom for the future of the HFPA,” Hoehne said.She was honored with the Women of Vision in Film Award in 2001.Over her many years in the HFPA, she interviewed entertainment figures including Laurence Olivier, Cecil B. DeMille, Rock Hudson and Agnes Moorhead. She told reporter John Scholz in a 2014 interview, “I’ve been so lucky and privileged.”She is survived by her daughter, Dominique, and grandchildren
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Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorAhead of Sunday’s Oscar ceremony, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences sent a letter Friday updating COVID protocols for those attending the event.The updates follow a number of COVID cases attributed to the BAFTA awards last week as well as an uptick in the BA.2 variant in the Los Angeles area over the past few days. The BA.2 variant is 30% more contagious than the Omicron variant, according to L.A.
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Law & Order's Odelya Haveli stuns in beach photos ahead of her major new role
Law & Order recently returned for its 21st season after two years off the air and the popular crime drama has a striking new legal team member. Odelya Haveli has come on board as the Assistant DA but ahead of her debut in the NBC show, she took some well-deserved time off. MORE: Stephanie March looks words away from Law & Order in skintight leather outfit The actress delighted her loyal social media followers with some vacation snapshots and it appears the Law & Order franchise is about to get a little hotter. WATCH: First trailer for Law & Order reboot sparks mass fan reaction Odelya wowed in a series of striking swimsuits as she strut her stuff and soaked up the sun on the beach in a tropical-looking location.The Israeli-born star looked carefree and very different to her suited and booted character, Samantha Maroun. MORE: Law and Order SVU star opens up about how series will end RELATED: Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay mourns sad loss of co-star following tough battleThe new season only aired on 24 February but is already causing excitement among fans who have been waiting a long time for the return of the original show. A post shared by Odelya Halevi אודליה הלוי (@odelya_halevi_)Odelya took some time away before Law & Order returned This is a huge break for Odelya, who was born and raised in Israel but moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. It wasn't an easy transition, however, and she told Jewish Journal. "At the beginning, it was a real struggle.
Victoria and David Beckham glam up alongside kids for special family celebration ahead of Brooklyn's wedding
Victoria Beckham's mum Jackie Adams' birthday.MORE: 9 cute photos of the Beckham kids as babies: Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz & HarperThe whole family, including husband David Beckham, daughter Harper and sons Romeo and Cruz glammed up for the special dinner, which was attended by both of Victoria's parents and her niece Libby, daughter of her sister Louise.WATCH: David Beckham shares adorable video of daughter Harper playing footballDavid and his sons looked dapper in dark suits, as did Victoria's father Anthony, whilst the girls opted for gorgeous dresses. Victoria wore a black number, whilst Harper chose one in a maroon shade.
James Ellroy Podcasts & ‘The Playboy Interviews’ From Audio Up Land At Amazon’s Audible
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Aida Takla-O’Reilly Dies: Former Two-Time HFPA President Was Its Longest-Serving Member
Aida Takla-O’Reilly, the Egyptian journalist who was president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association twice and was its longest-serving member, died Sunday in Los Angeles. The HFPA did not disclose her age or cause of death.
John C. Reilly, Jason Clarke, & Star-Studded 'Winning Time' Cast Attend L.A. Premiere Together!
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