‘Monica’ Star Trace Lysette Says Screening at New York’s LGBT Community Center Was ‘Heavy’: ‘I Got My Gender Identity Therapy There 20 Years Ago’

Jennifer Lopez, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Beyoncé has died aged 64. Nello Balan built an empire from his eponymous diner on Madison Avenue, New York, which became a socialite hotspot. Sadly his daughter, Lucy, confirmed that he passed away in hospital on Tuesday afternoon.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor “Euphoria” actor Jacob Elordi and Zachary Quinto star in “He Went That Way,” a film based on the wacky true story of a celebrity animal trainer (Quinto) and his TV chimp Spanky, who spent three days with a serial killer (Elordi) in 1964. While some press reports have described the film as a queer project, Quinto tells me we won’t be seeing him and Elordi steam up the screen: “I wouldn’t say it’s an overtly queer story, but I will say that there are undertones of both emotional and physical tension between these two characters.” The actors became close during filming. “We talked a lot about his desire to do theater,” Quinto recalls. “I was like, ‘Go do a play in London. Go do a play in New York. That’s where you really cut your teeth.’ I’m sure we’ll see him onstage at some point.”

Alex Rodriguez is firing back at Madison LeCory’s latest claims about their cheating scandal!

Jennifer Lopez for four years, but one woman wasn't enough for him, a famed reality TV star claims."Southern Charm" star Madison LeCroy said the baseball legend contacted her on Instagram in 2020. At the time, Madison thought she was being "catfished," she told the Pillows and Beer podcast. After Alex's first contact, Madison recalled thinking, "The dude who's dating [J Lo] is not in my DMs right now." She then quickly realized the A-Rod was looking for a side fling."I said, 'If you're looking for a side chick, which clearly he was, it wasn't gonna be me.' I'm wifey material," she said. The communication between Alex and Madison began as a fitness conversation, but the former New York Yankee started pursuing her, she alleged.The podcast's Austen Kroll, who was dating Madison in 2020, said A-Rod had been contacting her via FaceTime "ad nauseam.""You were like, "This mother******'s FaceTimed me three or four times today,"' Austin said.

Marc Anthony commemorated his son, Cristian's, college graduation on Thursday, celebrating the family milestone alongside his ex-wife, Dayanara Torres. «I love my kids to the moon and back and we get to celebrate you today,» Anthony wrote on Instagram. He paired the caption with a video of Cristian receiving his diploma and two photos of the family posing together following the ceremony. A post shared by Marc Anthony (@marcanthony)Per the photos, Cristian graduated from The New School in New York, where he attended Parsons School of Design. Torres also celebrated her son's graduation on social media, posting photos of the family's day to her Instagram Story.

Madison LeCroy is telling all about what happened with Alex Rodriguez!

star Madison LeCroy and her ex-boyfriend, Austen Kroll, offered up more details regarding the rumors about LeCroy and Alex Rodriguez's alleged back-and-forth during the early months of 2021. During a  reunion in February 2021, Craig Conover claimed that LeCroy «flew to Miami to f**k an ex-MLB player.» LeCroy instantly denied the allegations, saying, «Give me a name! Put me on a lie detector test. I never flew to Miami.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor Sterling K. Brown could be on his way to Broadway. The three-time Emmy winner will star in a reading of a new stage production of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” on May 18 in New York City, sources exclusively tell me. Brown will play Randle P. McMurphy, a character famously portrayed by Jack Nicholson in the 1975 movie adaptation of Ken Kesey’s 1962 novel. Sources also tell me that Tony winner Laura Benanti will play Nurse Ratched. The team behind the reading have their hopes set on a Broadway run. The reading is directed by Young Vic artistic director Kwame Kwei-Armah. Scott Delman produces. Delman is also on board as a producer of the “Thelma & Louise” musical, which has been workshopped with Amanda Seyfried and Evan Rachel Wood starring.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor UPDATED: Tony Awards Productions has altered the upcoming awards ceremony to conform with requests made by the Writers Guild of America, the union announced Monday evening. As a result, the WGA no longer has plans to picket the show. On Friday, the Writers Guild of America denied a request for a strike waiver from the show’s producers, meaning the Tonys wouldn’t be televised on June 11. Earlier Monday, it was announced that producers of the Tonys would file an appeal of the WGA’s waiver denial. A source tells Variety, “Everyone is still trying to see if there is a workable solution.” Now, it seems that the group has been able to negotiate a potential path forward for the telecast. Ariana DeBose was set to return as host, but it is believed that she would’ve exited if the event was icketed.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor UPDATED: Producers of the Tonys will file an appeal of the WGA’s waiver denial. The decision was made Monday during a meeting of the Tonys management committee. A source tells Variety, “Everyone is still trying to see if there is a workable solution.” On Friday, the Writers Guild of America denied a request for a strike waiver from the show’s producers, meaning the Tonys won’t be televised on June 11. Ariana DeBose was set to return as host but it is believed she’ll cancel if the strike is still on. The Tonys were scheduled to take place at the United Palace in New York’s Washington Heights. The ceremony was to start at 8 p.m. ET and air live on CBS, as well as the streaming service Paramount+.

In March, Ben Affleck revealed his and pal Matt Damon’s Artist Equity would be producing Unstoppable, starring none other than Affleck’s wife, Jennifer Lopez. This raises the question: Does the couple that act together, stay together? History doesn’t stand on their side, but with copious side projects in addition to Unstoppable, both Affleck and Lopez are busy enough with their own independent work to avoid on-set tensions: Affleck’s AIR is dropping on Prime Video and Lopez is celebrating the release of The Mother on Netflix on May 12, 2023.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor The Tonys has asked the Writers Guild of America for a waiver in order to go ahead with plans for Broadway’s biggest night of the year. A source confirms that the request was filed with the WGA earlier this week. If the waiver is not granted, the televised ceremony – set for June 11 — will probably be canceled because presenters and nominees are unlikely to cross picket lines. Ariana DeBose is set to return as host but it is believed she’ll cancel if the strike is still on. The Tonys are scheduled to take place at the United Palace in New York’s Washington Heights. The ceremony starts at 8 p.m. ET and air live on CBS, as well as the streaming service Paramount+.

Courtside couture! While NBA games are all about the nail-biting plays and energetic cheers, they also bring seriously stylish ensembles from Hollywood’s A-listers.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are one of the most famous power couples in Hollywood. The pair are always showing their support for each other, both in their personal and professional lives, and their multiple business ventures, which is why JLo has no problem seeking the opinion of Ben, especially with her film projects.During a recent interview with E! News, the 53-year-old actress revealed that Ben was the first person to watch her highly anticipated action film ‘The Mother,’ in which she plays an assassin who will do anything to protect her daughter.“I show it to Ben, honestly because he’s so good at it,” she said, explaining that she values his opinion.

Jennifer Lopez is opening up about a very interesting but relatable dynamic of her relationship with Ben Affleck. The Hollywood star revealed the reason why she always walks a step behind the actor, while they are holding hands.The actress explained that instead of walking side-by-side, they prefer to be a step behind him, referring to their height difference as the reason.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor Judd Apatow thinks the studios and streamers already have an idea of when the writers strike may end. “I think they probably already know what they’re going to bend on,” Apatow told Variety Saturday at the Rock4EB benefit in Malibu. “I would assume they already know what date this is going to end. They’ve probably been planning this for years.” The writer-director reflected comments heard on picket lines in Los Angeles and New York after talks cratered between the Writers Guild of America and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and the writers union began to strike Tuesday. Apatow explained that he sees the strike as a calculated business move by Hollywood’s largest employers.

Art imitates life. Jennifer Lopez didn’t have to dig too deep to play a protective parent in The Mother, according to costar Omari Hardwick.

Jenny is back on the block! Jennifer Lopez slayed the streets of her native New York City while promoting her new action film, The Mother. 

Jennifer Lopez isn’t a helicopter parent. Lopez spoke with ET’s Rachel Smith on Thursday, ahead of a screening of at The Whitby Hotel in New York City, and discussed her upcoming film, parenthood and her simple plans for Mother’s Day. In the action-packed movie, Lopez plays an assassin helicopter parent who comes out of hiding to protect her daughter she left earlier in life from dangerous assailants.«I wouldn't call myself a helicopter parent,» said Lopez. «I'm a little more laid back. You know, the word would be gypsy-ish.

can also be a major fashion moment. For a special fan screening of her new at the Paris Theater in New York City, Lopez slipped into a perfectly fitted little black dress and accessorized with a statement diamond necklace, box clutch, and crystal-embellished strappy sandals. According to Lopez's regular stylist Rob Zangardi, the action star and pop icon is wearing Versace, while the spectacular shoes are from her own collection with Revolve.