At Tribeca’s ‘A Bronx Tale’ Celebration, Robert De Niro Gets Honest About His Directorial Debut’s Low Box Office: ‘I Never Got Asked to Do Movies After That’

Rodriguez died on Monday (July 3) in New York at the age of 19. De Niro said that he is “deeply distressed” about losing his grandson.Drena De Niro, De Niro’s adopted daughter, claimed on Instagram yesterday (July 5) that fentanyl-laced pills caused her son’s death.Responding to a question about how Rodriguez had died, the 51-year-old said: “Someone sold him fentanyl laced pills that they knew were laced yet still sold them to him.“So for all these people still fucking around selling and buying this shit, my son is gone for ever.”A post shared by Drena (@drenadeniro)As LBC notes, the toxicology test results have not been released so the cause of Rodriguez’s death is not official.New York police are investigating the death as a possible overdose, according to local media, and several US outlets have reported that the young actor was found with white powder and drug paraphernalia nearby.Speaking out following his grandson’s death, De Niro said that he was “deeply distressed” and family members are “greatly appreciative of the condolences” but asked “that we please be given privacy to grieve our loss of Leo”.Drena wrote in tribute to her son yesterday: “My beautiful sweet angel.

Drena De Niro recalled holding her son, Leandro De Niro Rodriguez, "for the last time" in a heartbreaking post penned days after his death. "I can barely type through my tears but all the love, the messages, calls, texts, emails, the friends and family that held me up these last 24 hrs I’ve not been able to respond yet but we’re grateful for the all your love and condolences," Drena shared on Instagram.  "None of this is right or fair and my heart hurts in a way I never knew possible while still breathing and barely functioning. Leo my darling I love you today like the first day I held you in my arms." Leandro, Robert De Niro's grandson, reportedly died on Sunday in New York.

Robert De Niro has spoken out in a statement following the death of his 19-year-old grandson Leandro De Niro Rodriguez.

Nick Cannon is opening up about how he struggles to divide his time and energy between his 11 children. «I was willing to be there physically but I don't know if I was available at the level she needed me emotionally,» the host said during a recent appearance on . Cannon, 42, was speaking about an instance when he wasn't able to show up for two of this children and their mothers at the same time. Describing the situation, Dr. Berman said, «There was something going on, you know, nothing serious.

Robert De Niro has admitted his children have not yet met their new sister who was born two months ago. The 79-year-old welcomed his seventh child, Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro, with girlfriend Tiffany Chen, 45, on April 6. Robert, who was first linked to Tiffany during the summer of 2021, is already a father to Drena, 51, Raphael, 46, twins Julian and Aaron, 27, Elliot, 24, and Helen, 11.

Robert De Niro, who recently became a father again, revealed that he hasn't yet introduced his baby daughter Gia Virginia Chen-De Niro to her six older siblings. The 79-year-old actor and his girlfriend Tiffany Chen welcomed Gia in April.The two-time Academy Award winner is also father to daughter Drena, 51, son Raphael, 46, twin sons Julian and Aaron, 27, son Eric, 24, and daughter Helen Grace, 11. On Saturday ahead of Father's Day, the New York native was asked if his older children have met their new baby sister.

A Bronx Tale, Robert De Niro’s 1993 directorial debut, starred as the Tribeca Festival’s closing gala with the famed actor acknowledging that he never got asked to direct again following the film’s inauspicious box office debut.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Sometimes dreams do come true. When Disney legend Andreas Deja was 11 years old, “The Jungle Book” played at his hometown in Germany and after watching it, he was hooked. He remembers how it cast a spell on him and how he knew right there and then that he wanted to take part in the Disney magic. With the help of his English teacher, he wrote to the Mouse House and to his surprise received a reply. Deja relates: “It basically said that if I was serious about the animation done at Disney, I first had to become an artist in my own right.” From that day on, he began his deep dive into the world of animation, poring over magazines, newspapers and books and later enrolling in art school. While at school, he wrote to Eric Larson, one of the legendary Nine Old Men of Disney lore, who after looking at Deja’s work said he thought he “had what it took.”

Katie Holmes, Suki Waterhouse and Juliana Margulies showed off their effortless fashion sense while attending the 16th Annual Chanel Tribeca Artists Dinner in New York on Monday.  The Batman star, 44, looked casually chic in black leather jacket worn over a white t-shirt, which she paired with black satin pants.  The actress — who recently stunned at the Theatre World Awards — finalized the look with black dress shoes and a delicate gold necklace.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is looking back on a movie of his that might be considered a flop.

Not here for it. Amy Schumer called out male actors who expand their families late in life.

If you’re a fan of “Mayans M.C.,” you’re well aware of the work of actor JD Pardo. As EZ Reyes, the lead in ‘Mayans,’ Pardo has imbued his character with complicated emotions, so many different layers, and a charisma that has made this series one of the best on TV.

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix’s upcoming high-profile limited series Zero Day, starring and executive produced by Robert De Niro, has become the latest project whose production has been impacted by the ongoing writers strike.

Tribeca Film Festival — an event that he founded in 2002 — with a three-day celebration.While the 79-year-old’s birthday is actually on Aug. 17, the festivities will go down from Sept.

Parents’ night out! Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen made an appearance for the opening night of the Tribeca Film Festival.

Pat Cooper has died at the age of 93. The comedian was known for his multiple appearances on 'The Howard Stern Show' and starred alongside Robert De Niro in the 1999 movie 'Analyze This' but passed away on Tuesday (06. 06.

So many stars are stepping out for the opening night of the 2023 Tribeca Festival.

The Tribeca Festival is “monitoring the situation closely and following guidance from the city” as New York’s air quality deteriorates rapidly with smoke originating from extensive wildfires on the Canadian border, an unprecedented event in NYC.

Grayson Chrisley is a boy who knows what he wants!

It’s all Gucci! Al Pacino addressed girlfriend Noor Alfallah’s pregnancy — and expressed his excitement over the twosome welcoming their first child together.