Leonardo DiCaprio Meets Up with Friends for Lunch in Italy

, reports the Mirror Now they are launching their own TV show - and their relationship is really going to be put to the test. The lovebirds are set to spend even more time side by side and will travel around Europe and cook for each other.

Leonardo DiCaprio almost played one of Hollywood’s iconic legends on the big screen.

Leonardo DiCaprio almost got the chance to play the iconic and gone-before-his-time movie heartthrob James Dean. However, the superstar was apparently just too young for the role.In a recent interview with, director Michael Mann revealed that, before he helmed his 1995 crime classic, he was attached to direct a biopic about the star's short but intense life.«It was a brilliant screenplay.

Leonardo DiCaprio was almost cast as James Dean in a biopic after an “amazing” screen test aged 19.Director Michael Mann revealed there was a “brilliant screenplay” about the late actor which he was going to direct before 1995’s Heat, but he moved onto the crime epic because his choice for the role, DiCaprio, was “too young” for the part.Speaking to Deadline, Mann said: “That was so weird about James Dean. It was a brilliant screenplay. And then it’s who the hell could play James Dean? And I found a chap who could play James Dean, but he was too young.

It’s Michael Mann mania this week with the new release of the director’s prequel/sequel novel to his 1995 crime film masterpiece “Heat.” The book comes hot on the heels of Mann starting production on his “Ferrari” biopic in Italy.  And Mann has “Heat 2” on deck as his next movie after he finishes “Ferrari.” READ MORE: Michael Mann Confirms His ‘Heat’ Sequel Is Already Underway & Will Be A “Very Large Movie” But Deadline wanted to hear about other projects the director had in mind over the years in their interview with Mann about his new novel.

Deadline on Wednesday that he grew tired of waiting for DiCaprio to age up for the role.“That was so weird about James Dean,” Mann said.“It was a brilliant screenplay. And then it’s who the hell could play James Dean? And I found a chap who could play James Dean, but he was too young.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese are like peanut butter and jelly, salt and pepper, gin and tonic – one of the best cinematic pairings of a lifetime. Nearly two decades after first working together on the box office hit "Gangs of New York," DiCaprio and Scorsese are joining forces once again for their sixth feature film, "Killers of the Flower Moon," based on the novel by David Grann.

Keanu Reeves has landed his first major television series role to date.

LuisaViaRoma x Unicef Gala took place at the 14th century Certosa di San Giacomo Monastery in Capri, Italy. During this dazzling charity ocassion, hosted by the actor, Jamie Foxx, 8 million euros were raised through an auction to support Ukrainian and Syrian relief efforts, which included tickets to the a premiere of Leonardo DiCaprio’s latest film.

her unexpected wedding with Ben Affleck and her romantic honeymoon in Paris, the talented performer headlined the LuisaViaRoma x Unicef charity gala in Capri, Italy, on Saturday.The singer, who was also spotted spending time with one of her kids, Emme, while on vacation, opened her set with two of her most popular songs, ‘If You Had My Love’ and ‘Waiting for Tonight.’Jennifer looked absolutely stunning, revealing to the audience that she was going for a disco inspired outfit, wearing a custom tiger-striped Roberto Cavalli by Fausto Puglisi with big feathers. “We’re giving disco tonight,” she said to her fans at the Certosa San Giacomo.Many other celebrities and musicians were also there to help raise money to support Ukrainian and Syrian relief efforts, including Diplo, Sofia Carson, DJ Cruz, Jamie Foxx, Vanessa Hudgens, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jared Leto and Haim, ultimately raising around eight million euros.“You know what this reminds me of? This reminds me of when I was a little girl in the Bronx,” Jennifer said while onstage.

Leonardo DiCaprio is having some fun in the pool!

Jennifer Lopez took to the stage on Saturday night to perform at the LuisaViaRoma for UNICEF charity gala in Capri, Italy, marking her first performance since her surprise wedding with Ben Affleck two weeks ago.

Jennifer Lopez is getting back to work after her whirlwind wedding to Ben Affleck. The 53-year-old has been pictured rehearsing for a performance in Italy, which will take place during her honeymoon in Europe with Ben.MORE: Jennifer Lopez spends joyous day with Ben Affleck and children as she marks birthday in ParisThe singer is in Capri ahead of the LuisaViaRoma for UNICEF charity gala on Saturday evening.

Earlier this week, news broke that Apple will likely wait until Cannes next year to premiere Martin Scorsese‘s “Killers Of The Flower Moon,” followed by a summer 2023 theatrical release. Now, it appears that Scorsese’s relationship with Apple and “Flower Moon” writer David Grann may just be getting started.