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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' youngest son, Joaquin, is the only one of their children to attend college outside of New York and this week he jetted back to be by the side of his famous family for a very special reason.Fans were thrilled to see the teenager celebrating his big brother, Michael's graduation in the Big Apple, alongside his parents and sister, Lola too. MORE: Kelly Ripa's daughter Lola has a big year ahead - and it's bittersweet for her familyGiven that he attends school in Michigan, Kelly and Mark's social media followers were likely surprised by his appearance. WATCH: Kelly Ripa shares video of son Michael's graduation with the whole family beside herBoth the Live! host and Riverdale actor took to social media to share photos of their celebration, which has been a long time coming given two years of delays. Michael was one of thousands of New York University graduates who finally got the big ceremony they've been waiting for at NYU's signature graduation spot, the iconic Yankee Stadium.MORE: Kelly Ripa reunites with son Joaquin - but she's not impressedMORE: Kelly Ripa details terrifying uncertainty with her childrenIn one photo, Kelly, Lola, Mark and Joaquin posed in the stands with the crowds behind them and the father-son duo looked so alike in matching white shirts and dark pants.  Joaquin took a break from college to support his brother They all looked delighted to be there supporting Michael and it was sweet to see the whole family getting together for the milestone day.It's especially heartfelt now that Kelly and Mark are empty-nesters.

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Taylor Swift wasn't the only famous face in attendance at New York University's graduation ceremony on Wednesday. Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos watched from the crowd as their eldest son, 24-year-old Michael, crossed the stage to receive his diploma from NYU. The proud parents both shared multiple images on their Instagram Stories, with Consuelos posting a sweet family photo which showed that their daughter, Lola, and son, Joaquin, both tagged along to celebrate their older brother's accomplishment.

Kelly Ripa had an incredibly proud mom moment on Wednesday night as she attended her son Michael Consuelos' graduation ceremony.MORE: Where is Kelly Ripa? Absence from LIVE! explainedMichael was one of the many New York University graduates who had been waiting for their ceremony - which had been held off due to Covid.The 24-year-old shared photos from the event on social media, including a tongue-in-cheek post regarding his appearance.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa shares video from son Michael's graduation In the photo, the NYU alum poked fun of the size of his head, writing: "My head was not built for these stupid hats."ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleMORE: Kelly Ripa's daughter Lola has a big year ahead - and it's bittersweet for her familyMichael looked dapper in his mortarboard hat and a purple gown, which was worn over a smart suit.For the long-awaited ceremony, the whole family all showed their support for Michael, and his father Mark Consuelos, as well as his siblings, Lola and Joaquin, were also in attendance.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” is returning to Brooklyn for its sixth visit to the borough, marking its first time broadcasting back in New York since 2019 (before the COVID-19 pandemic put such trips to a halt, of course).The late night talk show will once again tape in front of a live studio audience at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House. “Jimmy Kimmel Live” has originated from BAM in all six of its visits to Brooklyn.Airdates and guests for the “Brooklyn Week” shows for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will be announced at a later date.Previous guests of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in Brooklyn have included Eddie Murphy, Alicia Keys, Adam Sandler, Benedict Cumberbatch, Senator Bernie Sanders, John Krasinski, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Eminem, Cardi B, Wu-Tang Clan, David Letterman, Howard Stern, Tracy Morgan, Michael J.

David Muir is going back to his roots for the most special of reasons! The star was raised in upstate New York's Syracuse area.ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThough his alma mater is the nearby Ithaca College, David no doubt grew up surrounded by Syracuse students, and now as a seasoned journalist and news anchor, he has a special message for them.The reporter had the honor of being Syracuse's class of 2022 commencement speaker at their graduation.WATCH: David and Kelly Ripa's friendshipMORE: David Muir shares heartbreaking Covid story that leaves fans in tearsHe certainly took the position seriously, sharing on Instagram some images from the special occasion ahead of his speech, which was no doubt inspiring. He dressed appropriately for the event, looking dapper in a toga, shiny leather shoes, and slicked back hair.The ABC host endearingly captioned the snap with: "Thank you for inviting me home.

Lily Allen supported husband David Harbour at the Stranger Things 4 premiere over the weekend – and the couple sweetly turned the occasion into a family event by bringing along the singer's kids. Lily, 37, posed on the New York red carpet alongside David, 47, and her children, 10 year old Ethel Mary and Marnie Rose, nine. Fans of Netflix's Stranger Things are getting seriously excited for the next instalments, which drop in just a matter of days.

Sasha Urban editorScrolling through Michael Stuhlbarg’s filmography on Wikipedia, you’ll notice that quite a few of his roles are written in blue font, with hyperlinks that lead to other Wikipedia pages. The real-life characters he’s taken on include former New York Times executive editor Abe Rosenthal in “The Post,” Golden Age-actor Edward G.

NewFest, the New York film and media organizations has announced the full lineup for its second annual NewFest Pride event – a summer film series returning this year from June 2-6 in a hybrid format featuring a mix of exclusive in-person premieres/panels and virtual screenings. The announcement was made today by NewFest’s Executive Director David Hatkoff and Director of Programming Nick McCarthy.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaDavid Duchovny will write, direct and star in “Bucky F*cking Dent.” But those aren’t the only ways in which this is a true David Duchovny production from start to finish. The film is also based on Duchovny’s book of the same name, a novel that topped the best-seller list and was embraced by critics.“Bucky F*cking Dent” is set in New York during 1978, and follows an aimless thirty-something named Ted, who moves back in with his father Marty (Duchovny) after learning of his terminal illness.

David Muir has been keeping a low profile of late and rarely posts on social media.MORE: Kelly Ripa reunites with son Joaquin - but she's not impressed!However, the ABC star made the exception on Friday when he took to Instagram to pay a sweet tribute to his good friend Kelly Ripa and her children.Kelly had invited her three kids, Michael, Lola and Joaquin, onto Live with Kelly and Ryan for a Mother's Day special.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa and David Muir's friendship revealed The trio joined their famous mom in a fun game show style segment of the show, where they had to answer questions related to Kelly.MORE: Kelly Ripa looks sensational in swimwear as she celebrates Cinco De Mayo SEE: Kelly Ripa shares a new glimpse inside her bedroom at incredible New York townhouseThe moment was especially significant because Joaquin is currently living in Michigan where he is studying at college, meaning that their TV appearance also marked a mini reunion for the siblings.After Kelly shared pictures from the day on social media, alongside the caption: "Bring your chickens to work day!" David was one of the first to reply.

Kelly Ripa is gearing up for a very special Mother's Day as she's been reunited with all three of her children. The Live with Kelly and Ryan host looked thrilled in a photo she shared on Instagram in which she was flanked by her daughter, Lola, and sons, Joaquin and Michael. MORE: Kelly Ripa looks sensational in swimwear as she celebrates Cinco De Mayo Kelly was front and center and holding a bouquet of flowers as her and Mark Consuelos' lookalike children beamed for the camera.WATCH: Kelly Ripa's son showcases his impressive dance movesShe captioned it: "Bring your chickens to work day! (yes i posted the wrong pic first)." Her fans were delighted with the photo and couldn't get over how gorgeous her family is. "You have a beautiful family happy Mother's Day," wrote one, while a second added: "Those are some stunning chickens Kelly," and her friend and news anchor, David Muir, reacted too. He commented: "Pretty darn cute chickens."MORE: Kelly Ripa reunites with son Joaquin - but she's not impressed!SEE: Kelly Ripa shares a new glimpse inside her bedroom at incredible New York townhouseKelly will be excited to celebrate on Sunday with her brood as Joaquin no longer lives in New York, having relocated to Michigan for college. A post shared by Kelly Ripa (@kellyripa)Kelly brought her children to work with herMichael and Lola both reside in The Big Apple so they're able to see Kelly as often as they want. The celebrity couple's youngest son is a member of the wrestling team and they regularly head to Michigan to support him.

David Birney, an actor who found early success on Broadway before landing the co-starring role on "Bridget Loves Bernie," a 1972 sitcom that would be one of the most controversial TV shows of its era, died Friday of Alzheimer’s disease at his home in Santa Monica. He was 83.

Elisabeth Murdoch, Stacey Snider and Jane Featherstone’s indie studio Sister has entered a first-look deal with the new production company Wychwood Media, from Harry Potter filmmaker David Yates and his producing partner, Lewis Taylor. Under the pact, the pair will develop and produce both scripted and unscripted film, television and documentary content for Sister’s offices in both the U.S. and UK. Yates will also have the option to direct projects coming together through the deal.

William Earl David Birney, who starred on the first season of the buzzy medical drama “St. Elsewhere,” as well as the short-lived but controversial sitcom “Bridget Loves Bernie,” about a Catholic woman marrying a Jewish man, has died at 83.

David Birney, an actor who found early success on Broadway before landing the co-starring role on a 1972 sitcom, Bridget Loves Bernie, that would be one of the most controversial TV shows of its era, died of Alzheimer’s disease Friday, April 29, at his home in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 83.

The New York Times reported that Birney died Friday at his home in Santa Monica of Alzheimer’s, citing life-partner Michele Roberge. The Times said he was diagnosed with the degenerative disease in 2017.Birney played the titular Bernie Steinberg on “Bridget Loves Birney,” a ratings hit in 1972-1973 that was nonetheless canceled after just one season.