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Nia Vardalos is claiming that her Writers Guild of America health insurance was canceled.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson enjoy a night on the town while attending the Unforgettable Evening gala on Wednesday night (April 10) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Jaden Thompson Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” took home multiple awards at the 14th Music Supervisors Guild Awards, held March 3 at Los Angeles’ Wiltern Theatre. The event celebrates outstanding achievement in the craft of music supervision, acknowledging work across film, television, documentaries, advertising, trailers and video games.

Nia Vardalos and her boyfriend are taking things to the next level!

Alex Edelman‘s Broadway hit Just For Us is now playing in Los Angeles and he celebrated with a star-studded opening event over the weekend!

The Howard Stern Show” Tuesday that his alcoholism had once been so bad, that he completely forgot he was cast in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2.” Even more, he doesn’t recall being on set. According to the now-sober Stamos, he was hanging with cast mates Rita Wilson and Nia Vardalos in 2015 after being arrested for a DUI when they reminded him that he was expected to be filming in Toronto.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director John Stamos appeared on “The Howard Stern Show” to promote his new memoir, “If You Would Have Told Me,” and revealed that his alcoholism got so bad around 2015 that he actually does not remember being on set to film his role in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2.” The actor appeared to forget he even booked a part in the film and was reminded the day after his 2015 arrest for driving under the influence that he had to go to Toronto, Canada, to film. In previous interviews, Stamos has said his 2015 DUI arrest was a definitive moment in convincing him that it was time to get sober. But it didn’t happen instantly.

according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo.The supernatural mystery, which The Post called a “surefooted film with strong performances and a luxurious-yet-frightful tone,” is based on a 1969 Agatha Christie novel.“The Nun II,” which was in first place last week, moved down a notch to the No. 2 spot, with earnings of $4.4 million.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Denzel Washington is no match for this sister. “The Nun II” topped the box office charts, earning a scary good $32.6 million this weekend from 3,728 locations. That was more than enough to topple Sony’s “The Equalizer 3,” which features Washington as a mysterious avenging angel, from the first place perch it held last weekend.

according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo.The gothic supernatural flick, which ABC News called “a face-plant horror splat” is the ninth chapter in Warner Bros. “Conjuring” franchise.It stars Taissa Farmiga, Jonas Bloquet and Bonnie Aarons — the latter who is suing Warner Bros.

The Nun 2 made $3.1M last night at 3,200 locations.

Courtney Howard Franchises rarely get better as they go along. Unfortunately, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” is no exception to the rule, as the expanded saga of the Portokalos family becomes less compelling, introspective and funny the more time we spend with them. The first film, centered on a woman’s quest to find herself and establish her identity within her overbearing family unit, was a sleeper 2002 hit with uplifting sentiment at its core.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Nia Vardalos is gearing up to release “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” in theaters, but helming and starring in a beloved rom-com trilogy was probably not something her first Hollywood agent thought was possible for her. In an interview with MovieMaker magazine (conducted before the SAG-AFTRA strike), Vardalos revealed her first agent told her she was too ugly to be a leading lady in Hollywood. This was before she became an industry breakout with the success of 2002’s “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” “Sometimes I’m depicted as this very strong person who was rejected by Hollywood and therefore created my own story,” Vardalos said.

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Barbie and Oppenheimer have taken over the box office — but filmmaker Nia Vardalos isn’t liking what she’s seeing in terms of the comparisons.

Salma Hayek is providing her fans with some wellness tips. The "Eternals" star recently posted a series of photos of herself lounging nude in the sauna, with strategically placed towels covering her.  "Embracing the healing power of the sauna and sweating out the stress this #WorldWellbeingWeek," she captioned the photos.

John Travolta shared a video on Monday of his daughter, Ella, working to recreate the famous Tom Cruise cake, which the star reportedly sends to a long list of celebrities each year. The cake, supposedly the White Chocolate Bundt Cake from Doan's Bakery in Woodland Hills, California, is a sour cream-based cake with coconut and white chocolate. Cruise is known to have sent the delicious package to celebrities across Hollywood, including co-stars Miles Teller and Jon Hamm, as well as Angela Bassett, James Corden, Kirsten Dunst, Cobie Smulders, Jimmy Fallon and Rosie O'Donnell. In Travolta's video, Ella, 23, stands in the kitchen as she prepares the cake, icing the top and covering it with coconut shavings.

John Travolta had a sweet message for his late wife, Kelly Preston, on Mother’s Day. On Sunday, the 69-year-old actor shared a cute throwback video of the Jerry Maguire actress. «Happy Mother’s Day Kelly.

the trailer for was released, and showed Toula (Nia Vardalos), Ian (John Corbett) and the whole family heading to Greece to reconnect with their roots.The film, which is due out Sept. 8, is the third in the franchise.

Somehow, against all odds, there’s a market for a third “My Big Fat Greek Wedding Film.” That’s right, Nia Vardalos brings the family back together for “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” this September. As if the short-lived TV series from 2003 and the 2016 sequel to the 2002 movie weren’t already enough right? READ MORE: The 100 Most Anticipated Films Of 2023 Here’s a synopsis for the upcoming film: From writer and director Nia Vardalos, the worldwide phenomenon My Big Fat Greek Wedding is coming back to theaters with a brand-new adventure.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding saga is here!On Thursday, the trailer was released, which shows the Portokalos family in all their glory as they travel to a family reunion in Greece to honor Toula (Vardalos) father's final wish: for the entire family to visit his childhood village and reconnect with their roots.John Corbett returns as Toula's incredibly non-Greek husband, Ian. There's no shortage of drama as Toula and Ian's daughter, Paris (Elena Kampouris), is on a plane with young Aristotle (Elias Kacavas), who she ghosted but also just so happens to be going to Greece.Also returning is Andrea Martin as Aunt Voula, Louis Mandylor as Toula's brother Nick, and Joey Fatone as Cousin Angelo. In June 2022, the film's star, Nia Vardalos, took to Instagram to announce they were filming the new movie after photos of the cast began circulating online.«I have an announcement,» Vardalos began in the video shared to her feed. «We are in Greece, filming My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, and thank you so much for the lovely messages of just waiting and everything.

venture to the village in Greece that he grew up in. Yes, the whole family.Naturally, chaos ensues, beginning with Aunt Voula (Andrea Martin) happily doling out souvlaki to everyone on the plane, and Paris (Elena Kampouris) running into a handsome man named Aristotle who she apparently ghosted.Of course, the family is once again led by Nia Vardalos’ Toula, with her husband Ian (John Corbett) happily at her side.

The trailer for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 just debuted online!

Charna Flam Focus Features has released the first official trailer for “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3,” offering a look at the latest Portokalos party. Star Nia Vardalos returns as the screenwriter for the third film and, for the first time, serves as the latest entry’s director. Vardalos will lead the film alongside her former and returning co-stars John Corbett, Louis Mandylor, Elena Kampouris, Maria Vacratsis, Andrea Martin, Gia Carides, Joey Fatone and Lainie Kazan. A couple of new faces have joined the cast, including Elias Kacavas and Melina Kotselou. After Michael Constantine, who played Toula’s father Gus, died in 2021, the third film will pay tribute to the late actor. 

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are celebrating their love. Wilson took to Instagram on Sunday to celebrate her and Hanks' 35th wedding anniversary. Wilson shared a photo of Hanks presenting her with a cake with the words "happy anniversary" written on it with icing, while looking at her lovingly.  "35 years of marriage.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Break out the Windex! Audiences at CinemaCon were treated to the first-ever trailer for “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3,” the latest chapter in the romantic comedy series about culture clashes, true love, bundt cakes and the many, many uses for Windex. The third entry picks up years after the original and follows the Portokalos family as they reunite a hop, skip and a jump away from their hometown of Chicago. “A lot has happened since my big fat Greek wedding,” Nia Vardalos’ character says in a voice over. “My father passed away, and his last wish was for us to visit his childhood village in Greece and reconnect with our roots. So, we’re having a reunion.”

Sharon Stone made an emotional speech last night at the Women’s Cancer Research Fundraiser (WCRF), where she accepted the Courage Award. She opened up about her journey with breast cancer, and her brother’s death, and encouraged those watching to donate to a worthy cause. In the speech, she also revealed that she lost “half her money” with the “banking thing.”The Silicon Valley Bank collapsed this week after the bank disclosed it had taken a $1.8 billion hit from a $21 billion fire sale of its bond holdings.

Sharon Stone received the Courage Award on Thursday night during the Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s (WCRF) An Unforgettable Evening fundraiser and offered some remarks that left her in tears. «I brought a couple of notes tonight,» said Stone. «I usually just speak off the cuff because, as you well know, I don’t give a s**t.»The 65-year-old actress stood behind the podium inside the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire ballroom and spoke to a crowd that included Rebel Wilson, Nia Vardalos, Rachel Zoe, Lisa Rinna, Harry Hamlin, Julianne Hough, Chord Overstreet, Maria Bello, Dominique Crenn, Lori Loughlin, Olivia Jade Giannulli, Paul Wesley, NJ Falk, and Kathy and Rick Hilton. Stone was presented with the trophy by gala chair Jamie Tisch who said, «What makes you a shining star, to me, is not just your talent, your beauty, and your grace but your resilience no matter what life throws your way.

Adam Levine and wife Behati Prinsloo show off their affection for each other while arriving at The Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s 2023 An Unforgettable Evening Benefit Gala.

HBO Max’s “Sex and the City” reboot “And Just Like That…,” his longtime collaborator Nia Vardalos dished this week. Vardalos, 60, didn’t spill details of the duo’s upcoming film, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3,” but claimed to “Entertainment Tonight” that Corbett, 61, gave her some insider info on his return to the “Sex and the City” franchise for Season 2 of the revival.“He got in really good shape,” Vardalos told ET on the red carpet at Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Oscars viewing party Sunday.

Nia Vardalos dished on the third film in her successful franchise and why she thinks her co-star, John Corbett, may be stripping down for season 2. When asked if she knows anything about Corbett's return as Aidan Shaw to the franchise, Vardalos played coy, revealing to ET that she knows «a little about that.» «He told me something right before he went to film,» she told Cassie DiLaura, before suggesting that he may be getting naked in the upcoming episodes. «He got in really good shape.

Nia Vardalos dished on the third film in her successful franchise and why she thinks her co-star, John Corbett, may be stripping down for season 2. When asked if she knows anything about Corbett's return as Aidan Shaw to the franchise, Vardalos played coy, revealing to ET that she knows «a little about that.» «He told me something right before he went to film,» she told Cassie DiLaura, before suggesting that he may be getting naked in the upcoming episodes. «He got in really good shape.

Nicole Kidman and Kathryn Newton model their looks at the 27th Annual Art Directors Guild Awards on Saturday evening (February 18).

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 will be coming out this year!

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Focus Features has set a September 8 global release date for My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3. That will give some breadth to the post-Labor Day box office and an option for older female moviegoers, that weekend already having New Line’s The Nun 2 on the schedule.