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Zoë Kravitz went full Catwoman at the New York City premiere of  Tuesday night.Kravitz, who dazzled in an all-black number with a special nod to «the cat,» spoke to ET's Rachel Smith about her look, and the Catwomen of the past who inspired her portrayal of Selina Kyle.«I mean, I have literal cats on my dress, what do you think?» Kravitz said of channeling Kyle with her red carpet look. «I think she's just someone who I've been inspired by for so long, I'm so excited to celebrate her on this journey of releasing the film.»The black, floor-length strapless gown featured a corset-like lace up detail at the bodice, with two sets of cat ears at the bust to pay homage to Kravitz's role of Catwoman.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter John Leguizamo has joined the cast of the upcoming Apple TV+ drama series “Firebug,” Variety has learned. In addition, Kari Skogland has boarded the series as director and executive producer. Leguizamo joins previously announced cast members Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett in the series.

Naman Ramachandran “To Wong Foo The Musical,” based on 1995 film “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar,” will have its world premiere at the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester, U.K. The film, which is now considered a cult classic, starred Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo, Stockard Channing, Robin Williams and Ru Paul. The musical has a book and direction by original film screenplay writer Douglas Carter Beane, with music and lyrics by Lewis Flinn, casting by Sarah Leung and artwork by Feast Creative. Beginning in 1990s New York, the musical tells the story of three drag queens, Vida, Noxeema and Chichi, who embark on a trip across America to attend the drag queen of the year finals in Hollywood. When their car breaks down in Middle America, their lives, as well as those in the town, are turned upside down.

John Leguizamo is voicing his support for the LGBTQ community with a very special message. The Hollywood star decided to show support for his “trans brothers and sisters” on social media, sharing his love for his friends, family, and colleagues.Fans of the actor applauded him for publicly acknowledging his support, with many referencing his iconic character Chi Chi Rodriguez in the 1995 film ‘To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar’“I’m all for trans and lgbtq+ cause love is love.

Melinda Dillon, a two-time Oscar nominee for Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Absence of Malice who also played Ralphie’s mom in A Christmas Story, has died. She was 83. Her family said she died January 9 in Los Angeles but did not give other details.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorIt’s been 25 years since John Leguizamo, Patrick Swayze and Wesley Snipes starred in the drag queen comedy “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar.”The actors were lauded back in the day because it was considered courageous for cisgender straight men to play out and proud gay queens.Leguizamo now says if the film were made today, casting would look a lot different.“I hope we’ve evolved from that,” Leguizamo says during a Zoom

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterAt first glance, HBO’s We’re Here can be categorized as a makeover show that aligns with the 1995 cult classic To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. Three drag queens come into a small town, teach cisgender people how to be more fabulous, and then leave knowing that they have taught a lesson of acceptance.Although all of that is included in We’re Here, it barely scratches the surface as to what the reality series does.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 16-22 Aug. 16: Actor Gary Clarke (“Hondo,” ″The Virginian”) is 87.

If you talk to any artist, they will tell you their influences and inspirations are many and varied. I can easily say the same thing. When I think of a pivotal person who influenced me and my career, I can only think of one person, Wynn Thomas.