Dominican Republic Showbiz Latest News and Updates

When Israeli film director Ariel Vromen called up Ray Liotta to join his film, “1992”, the late screen legend had one question.

Lenny Kravitz teased wanting to join Channing Tatum in the new ‘Magic Mike’ movie. The ‘It Ain’t Over ‘til It’s Over’ hitmaker joked about getting his 33-year-old daughter Zoe Kravitz’s boyfriend, 42, to give him a part in ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’, the hotly anticipated third drop in the sexy franchise, which is due out early next year. The 58-year-old rocker - who had the 'Big Little Lies' star with his actress ex Lisa Bonet, 54 - told 'Entertainment Tonight': "Well I figured, you know, your boyfriend might give me a job.

EXCLUSIVE: Ava DuVernay’s Array Releasing has acquired Ivan Herrera’s drama Bantú Mama for distribution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. The company will be presenting the film — which has been named as the Dominican Republic’s 2023 entry for the Best International Feature Film Oscar — on select screens and on Netflix beginning November 17.

TOWIE’s Ella Rae Wise recently made a return to the ITVBe show after being axed in the mass cast cull last year and she’s definitely made an impact upon her return to the Essex scene. From that voice note drama with Dan Edgar and Amber Turner to her on-screen romances with Jordan Brook and Pete Wicks, Ella has been involved in some of series 30’s biggest storylines.

exactly five years ago. As the storm made its way through the Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos, and Bermuda, thousands were left without homes due to severe flooding and mudslides.

moon phase occurs when the moon is directly between the sun and Earth. The two bodies share the same celestial longitude, an alignment also called a conjunction. Celestial longitude is a projection of the Earth's own longitude lines on the sky; during new moons, a line drawn from the pole star due south through the sun would also hit the moon.

The highly anticipated rom-com ‘Shotgun Wedding’ starring Jennifer Lopez, Lenny Kravitz, Jennifer Coolidge and Josh Duhamel, will be available on Prime Video January 27, 2023. And while we wait, the first images from the star-studded film have been revealed.Produced by Ryan Reynolds, Lopez and Duhamel will appear on screen portraying a couple in a very complex relationship, after their wedding day turns into a chaotic adventure, involving criminals and a hostage situation.One of the photos shows Jennifer in a wedding gown and Josh in a suit, fighting in the middle of a tropical setting and trying to escape each other.

The Only Way Is Essex star Jordan Brook has told OK! how his mum is battling breast cancer.The Essex barber said he learned of her shock diagnosis two days after coming back from filming the show in the Dominican Republic. In an exclusive chat, Jordan said: “It has been a bit of a rollercoaster. It was a shock.

TOWIE'S Ella Rae Wise and Pete Wicks looked cosy as they enjoyed a date at a local Essex vineyard. The stars were seen spending some romantic time together after Pete arranged the stunning countryside setting last week. The pair were shooting upcoming scenes for the ITVBe Show as they appeared to share flirty exchanges with one another while dining alfresco style.

Conor McGregor has admitted he "can't believe" he's being paid to film a Hollywood remake of Road House. McGregor, 34, is currently in the Dominican Republic completing his filming duties for his role in the remake of the 1989 action film, which featured blockbuster stars such as Patrick Swayze and Sam Elliott.

a number of wacky messages to social media this weekend, leading some fans to speculate if he were under the influence. But he insisted that he was simply drinking his Proper Twelve whiskey and Forged Irish Stout, while healing injuries with Tidl body spray. He had shared a video of himself showing off his muscles while flexing shirtless in the mirror, which was viewed over two million times, when a fan asked "What are you using? I want some of that.

Pablo Sandoval Set to be unveiled at this week’s San Sebastian Europe-Latin America Co-Production Forum, “Bajo el Mismo Sol” has secured a first co-production deal ahead of the festival.  Argentina’ Pucará Cine has boarded the project, reteaming with lead producer Wooden Boat Productions in the Dominican Republican on director Ulises Porra’s third feature. Both production companies co-produced Porra’s most recent movie, “Carajita” (2021), co-directed by Silvina Schnicer, which won the New Directors award at last year’s San Sebastián, swept Guadalajara, and collected hardware at Argentina’s Mar del Plata and the Miami Film Festival.

Hulu is getting into the love business with a new unscripted show hosted by Taye Diggs.

Selome Hailu Hulu has given a series order to “Back in the Groove,” a reality dating series hosted by Taye Diggs. “Back in the Groove” follows three single women in their 40s who feel stuck in the grind of their everyday lives. They check out of their comfort zones and into The Groove Hotel, a magical resort in the Dominican Republic, where the goal is to rediscover their youth, live joyously, and find love with men half their age. Playing on the saying that “you can’t fall in love with someone else until you fall in love with yourself, at the Groove Hotel, the women have the opportunity to do both. Between flings, friendship, true love, or something in between, “Back in the Groove” aims to give older women a chance to take charge, break through double standards, and have fun doing it.

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.

Meadow Walker and husband Louis Thornton-Allan are keep close during an afternoon stroll!

Justice has been served in a very tragic case.

Rosalía is reportedly set to release a deluxe edition of her third and most recent album ‘Motomami’.The original 16-track version of the record came out in March. In a glowing five-star review of the project, NME wrote: “Rosalía isn’t so much carving out her own lane as building her own ultra-modern, super-bendy sonic motorway.

Amy Childs has suggested that boyfriend Billy Delbosq should propose to her after the pair attended a wedding in Croatia. Posting on Instagram to her 735,000 followers, the TOWIE star, 32, shared a sweet snap of her with Billy, 37, next to the sea – where she dropped her not-so-subtle hint that Billy should be down on one knee next.

Amber Turner is left speechless on Sunday's episode of The Only Way Is Essex as her boyfriend Dan Edgar, James "Diags" Bennewith and Roman Hackett take on the hilarious viral tortilla challenge. In an exclusive teaser clip obtained by OK! , it sees Amber, 29, confused during Dan's boys' night as she spots them all holding a tortilla each.

The Only Way is Essex star Dani Imbert hasn’t let go of her day job yet — despite having filmed her third series of the reality show.The 24 year old has brought the drama on the hit ITV2 series following her arrival last year, after several confrontations and a shocking split from her co-star Liam ‘Gatsby’ Blackwell.The former couple broke the news of their break-up back in April, as Liam, 34, said it was the “best decision” for them at the time. Since appearing on TOWIE, Dani admitted in a new interview that she still returns to the job she had before starting the show — which is worlds away from her new lifestyle as a reality star.

An all-time low. Chantel Everett hits her breaking point with Pedro Jimeno after he cancels her phone plan amid their divorce.

The Only Way is Essex is back in style, and this year's series sees some of the stalwart show's familiar faces bring their usual glamour – and drama – to the Dominican Republic. One star of the show, however, has had enough and has quit and will not be returning for the latest series as she "doesn't like the drama".The person in question is Chloe Brockett's mum Clare as the star, who made her first appearance on the show in 2019, has bowed out.

EXCLUSIVE: Streetcar Productions today announced that principal photography on La Cigüeña, the latest film from Dominican filmmaker Alejandro Andújar, has begun principal photography in the Dominican Republic.

Being in the public eye brings with it pressure - whether that's from yourself or from social media - to look your best at all times. And as one of the original TOWIE cast members, few people know that more than Amy Childs. But when we catch up with her for a chat, Amy is refreshingly honest and candid about her body image saying that, after two children, she is "content with her figure".

Amber Turner and Ella Rae Wise got into an explosive argument over claims Dan Edgar touched Ella Rae "inappropriately" on a night out in dramatic scenes in TOWIE. A preview of the show last week saw an intense showdown happen between Ella and Amber Turner in the Dominican Republic, with new scenes from the series showing Amber insisting that Ella Rae is just “obsessed” with her, while Ella Rae slams Amber for thinking she’s “Beyoncé”. As the group stand outside enjoying a drink in a beach bar, talk quickly turns to Ella Rae’s claims of inappropriate touching from Dan, with things heating up quickly.

Amy Childs got into a heated discussion with her boyfriend, Billy Delbosq on Sunday night's episode of The Only Way Is Essex. In the episode, Amy, 32, and Billy, 37, got into a heated discussion after he surprised her in the Dominican Republic as she filmed part of the latest series of the ITVBe show.

The Only Way Is Essex's new series had an explosive launch after the cast's turbulent trip to the Dominican Republic.The reality stars headed to the five-star Hard Rock Hotel in Punta Cana to film scenes for the ITVBe show's newest series, with the hotel costing up to an eye-watering £2,000 a night. But there were plenty of controversial moments during their time abroad, from cast members pulling out and feuds, to the group being kicked off their flight home.

The ever popular The Only Way is Essex will be back on our screens tonight and ahead of the first episode, here’s an exclusive teaser. Amy Childs gets a romantic surprise from boyfriend Billy Debosq when he arrives in the Dominican Republic to surprise her as the pair celebrate their first anniversary. Amy, 32, who recently shared a throwback snap of herself with black hair, can be seen chatting on FaceTime to Billy, 37, on the rooftop pool as she calls to wish Billy “happy one year”.

Ray Liotta’s fiancée Jacy Nittolo is keeping the late actor “forever” by her side.

Ray Liotta died, and his fiancée, Jacy Nittolo, found a way to pay tribute to him with a permanent reminder.Nittolo took to Instagram on Saturday and shared a series of black and white photos, the first of which shows her sitting in a chair at a tattoo shop getting ready for the new ink. Another photo shows her smiling, and the last photo appears to show the final product on her right forearm, a feather.«Yesterday marked 3 months,» Nittolo captioned her post in part. «It only seemed appropriate to do something meaningful that will forever be with me.»The tattoo comes two months after she reflected on the star's death.

The tension keeps building on The Family Chantel. In Us Weekly’s exclusive look at the upcoming episode, Pedro Jimeno defends the authenticity of his marriage to Chantel Everett to her father, Thomas Everett, and sister Winter Everett.

The Only Way Is Essex is full of so much drama it’s often hard to keep up and this season looks to be no different. Among the drama is Ella Rae Wise’s claims that Dan Edgar touched her inappropriately during a night out in Essex. The episode, which is set to air soon, takes place in the Dominican Republic and sees Amber Turner brand Ella, 22, a liar.

EXCLUSIVE: Joaquim de Almeida (Fast X), Darren Barnet (Never Have I Ever), Kevin Carroll (Showtime’s Let the Right One In) and JD Pardo (Mayans M.C.) have signed on for roles in Prime Video’s reimagining of the 1989 MGM film Road House, which has entered production in the Dominican Republic.

Amber Turner has branded Ella Rae Wise a liar after she claimed Dan Edgar touched her inappropriately during a night out in Essex. In scenes set to air on The Only Way Is Essex next week, the two women are seen in an intense showdown in the Dominican Republic as Amber, 29, says: "We all know it's a lie." Ella, 21, then turns to Dan, 35, to say: "I don't need to lie about what you done that night," as he replies: "You do go round s******g people's boyfriends though don't ya?" Dani Imbert, 21, and Ella laugh at this as Amber says: "She's so shocked because she knows it's true." Since then, Amber has taken to her Instagram stories to slam Ella's accusation ahead of the TOWIE episode next week.

TOWIE star Amy Childs has revealed that she’s struggling with her body confidence as she opened up to co-stars James Lock and Jordan Brook. In a teaser shared ahead of the show’s return tonight, Sunday 21 August, Amy, 32, chatted to the boys and discussed the pressures of social media. “Honestly, over the past couple of months, I’ve lost my complete confidence,” the mum-of-one began.