died late last month at the age of 67 in the Dominican Republic.The Oscar-winning director, 79, wrote an op-ed for The Guardian to pay tribute to Liotta and manifested his regret for not working with him enough during his lifetime.“We had many plans to work together again but the timing was always off, or the project wasn’t quite right. I regret that now,” Scorsese penned.The filmmaker directed the “Shades of Blue” star in the 1990 mob drama “Goodfellas.”Scorsese continued, “When I watched Ray as the divorce lawyer in ‘Marriage Story’ — he’s genuinely scary in the role, which is precisely why he’s so funny.”“I remember feeling that I wanted to work with him again at this point in his life, to explore the gravity in his presence, so different from the young, sprightly actor he was when I met him,” “The Departed” director went on.“I wish I’d had the chance to see him just once more, too — to tell him just how much the work we did together meant to me. But maybe he knew that.
Madonna Talks New ‘Frozen’ Remix, DM-ing Producers, Afrobeats and Making ‘Ray of Light’
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Mike Wass Never one to rehash the past, Madonna is taking a two-pronged approach to celebrating the 40th anniversary of her debut album — nodding to the past with two career-spanning remix collections, while remaining rooted in the present by remixing Sickick’s mega-viral reimagining of “Frozen.”For the third and final iteration, dubbed “Frozen on Fire,” Madonna added new lyrics to the song and invited the masked producer to contribute his own vocals. The result is a trap-tinged adventure that rounds out a trilogy of free-wheeling remixes that began with an Afrobeats overhaul, featuring Nigeria’s Fireboy DML, and then a genre-blurring collaboration with New Jersey’s 070 Shake.While Sickick tinkered with “Frozen” independently, Madonna was quick to realize its potential.
“I saw the effect it was having on people, that it was inspiring people to make these incredible videos,” she says in reference to the song’s popularity on TikTok. “I just thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be cool to reinvent the song?’ “My lucky number is three,” Madonna says.
So she set about curating three remixes from artists that come from different genres, nationalities, and backgrounds. “I wanted to show how accessible the song is, how relevant you can make it depending on who’s doing their spin on it,” she says, so an Afrobeats artist was at the top of her list.“I live in a very musical household and we’ve lived all over the world,” Madonna says.
“I have a lot of African staff that live in my house. Some are Nigerian, some are from the Congo, some are from Ghana.
Bon Jovi: A look at the iconic rock band then and now
Since forming in 1983, Bon Jovi has had an incredible career, spanning three decades. With a number of accolades, including a Grammy under their belt, the band was still hitting the road as of late.They are currently on a North American tour. However, the band took a pause on Sunday, after it was revealed that their former bassist had died. Here's a look at the iconic rock band through the years.
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Reality Royalty Award.Read on to find out who took home the golden popcorn.BEST DOCU-REALITY SERIES“Jersey Shore: Family Vacation”“Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta”“Selling Sunset” (Winner)“Summer House”“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”BEST COMPETITION SERIES“American Idol”“Dancing with the Stars”“RuPaul’s Drag Race” (Winner)“The Challenge: Spies, Lies & Allies”“The Masked Singer”BEST LIFESTYLE SHOW“Bar Rescue”“Dr.
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Ray Liotta Will be Honored in New Jersey Hometown Following His Sudden Death
Ray Liotta’s New Jersey hometown will pay tribute to the late actor in a significant way after his death.
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Ray Liotta spun pizza pies in New Jersey long before ‘Goodfellas’
Pizza House/Pizza Chef in Newark in the 1950s before relocating the business to Cranford in 1970.Liotta worked at the pizzeria during his high summer vacations from 1971 to 1973. “We were making $3.50 an hour back then,” Preziosi Jr. recalled.“Ray was a great worker.
Ray Liotta’s Fiancee Jacy Nittolo Speaks Out After the ‘Goodfellas’ Actor’s Death: ‘We Were Inseparable’
Ray Liotta’s fiancée, Jacy Nittolo, has broken her silence on the actor’s death.
Ray Liotta: A look at the 'Goodfellas' star's life behind the camera and as a Hollywood legend
Ray Liotta — known for his iconic role as Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese's film — started his career in Tinseltown in the 1980s. He skyrocketed to fame in "Goodfellas" when he portrayed a real-life mobster rising through the ranks of a crime family in Brooklyn. Liotta went on to star in dozens of film and television projects, including "The Many Saints of Newark," "Hannibal," and "Shades of Blue," and worked with Johnny Depp in the 2001 movie "Blow." Behind the camera, Liotta was a doting dad to daughter Karsen, 23, whom he shared with ex-wife, Michelle Grace. At the time of his death, Liotta was engaged to Jacy Nittolo.
Jennifer Lopez reacts to the death of ‘Goodfellas’ star Ray Liotta
Jennifer Lopez took to social media to publish a heartfelt message after learning about the passing of her good friend Ray Liotta, known for Field of Dreams and Goodfellas.According to the actor’s publicist, the star passed at 67 in his sleep. “Ray was working on a project in the Dominican Republic called ‘Dangerous Waters’ when he passed. He passed in his sleep,” Jennifer Allen told CNN.
People are sharing their favorite Ray Liotta scenes after star's death
Dangerous Waters. The actor was best known for his roles in Something Wild, Goodfellas, Field of Dreams, Shades of Blue, and more. The New Jersey-born actor was known for his portrayal of characters in crime movies and shows.
Ray Liotta’s Screen Career: A Photo Gallery
Hollywood is mourning Ray Liotta, the Goodfellas star and key Field of Dreams actor who died May 26 at 67. Click through a photo gallery of his memorable roles above.
Inside Ray Liotta's family life and career as he 'dies in his sleep' aged 67
On Thursday there were reports that Goodfellas actor Ray Liotta died in his sleep at 67. The actor was in the Dominican Republic at the time of his passing where he had been shooting the film Dangerous Waters. His rep confirmed the actor’s death to the Hollywood Reporter.
‘Goodfellas’ actor Ray Liotta dead at 67
confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter.His cause of death and other details were not immediately known Thursday.His fiancé, podcaster and entrepreneur Jacy Nittolo, 47, had been with him on the movie shoot when he died, according to the outlet.The pair got engaged around Christmas 2020.The last known photo of the star shows the actor holding Nittolo’s hand as they headed to an early dinner at Spruzzo, an Italian restaurant in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, on May 1.Known for his icy blue eyes and tough-guy persona, the New Jersey-born actor was renowned for his role in the 1990 Martin Scorcese flick, “Goodfellas,” where he played mob rat, Henry Hill, alongside co-stars Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci.But in real life Liotta was a gentle guy who had never actually been in a fight.“I don’t go around beating people up,” Liotta told The Post in October 2021. “I’ve never been in a fight.