From rags to riches! Tony Bennett has had a long and successful career as a jazz artist – but the “Because of You” singer started out with humble beginnings.
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A multitalented star! Jamie Foxx got his start in sketch comedy before becoming an Oscar-winning actor.
Foxx began playing the piano at a young age, going on to perform and lead the choir at New Hope Baptist Church in his hometown of Terrell, Texas. As a teenager, he excelled in basketball and football before choosing to study musical and performing arts composition at United States International University in California.
On a dare, Foxx gave his first stand-up comedy performance at an open mic night in 1989. Two years later, he joined the cast of In Living Color, a sketch comedy series that also featured Jim Carrey, Kim and Damon Wayans and David Alan Grier. Carrie Ann Inaba and Jennifer Lopez also performed in the show’s “Fly Girls” dance troupe.
Lopez was in the audience when Foxx auditioned for the Emmy-winning series. “It was interesting because we were both rookies on the show. And I remember seeing her, and I say to her, ‘Hey, I have a girlfriend, I’m not hitting on you, but you’re the most beautiful person I’ve ever seen,'” he recalled to Yahoo Entertainment in 2020. “But we became friends because we were the rookies on the show.”
Foxx remained on In Living Color from season 3 to season 5 before landing his own sitcom, The Jamie Foxx Show. He was a co-creator of the WB show, which aired from 1996 to 2001.
The Just Mercy actor formed a close bond with costar Garcelle Beauvais on his sitcom, but the pair were never more than friends. “I think me and you should have been together,” Foxx teased during a 2020 appearance on the “Going to Bed with Garcelle” podcast. “So every time I see [you with someone], I’m like, ‘Damn. I f–ked up.’ So every dude, I give them a really sh–ty look.”
Beauvais laughed off the revelation,
From rags to riches! Tony Bennett has had a long and successful career as a jazz artist – but the “Because of You” singer started out with humble beginnings.
A Hollywood icon and philanthropist! Michael J. Fox gained worldwide recognition beginning in 1982 on the NBC sitcom Family Ties and continued his skyrocket to fame for the next four decades.
Kino Lorber has acquired North American rights to the indie drama Story Ave, starring Asante Blackk (This Is Us) and Luis Guzmán (Wednesday) — which we were first to report on — slating it for release in theaters in October, with a on digital and home video debut to follow.
Charna Flam Kino Lorber has acquired North American rights to “Story Ave,” which won a special jury award for cinematography at SXSW. From debut filmmaker Aristotle Torres, “Story Ave” stars Luis Guzmán (“Narcos,” “Boogie Nights”) and Asante Blackk (“When They See Us,” “This Is Us”), with Guzmán serving as executive producer alongside producer Jamie Foxx. “Story Ave”follows teenage graffiti artist, Kadir Grayson (Blackk) who recently ran away from home and tries to prove himself to his neighborhood gang. One night Kadir heads over to the Story Ave. subway platform and attempts to hold up MTA worker Luis Torres (Guzmán) in a robbery. But once Luis proposes he’ll hand over the cash if Kadir has a meal with him, the two get to know each other throughout the meal, and with time their connection turns into growing and sincere friendship.
Health update? Mike Tyson claimed that Jamie Foxx’s recent medical emergency was a stroke.
From Titanic to Inception and beyond! Leonardo DiCaprio is one of Hollywood’s finest performers — but he had to wait over two decades before taking home his first Academy Award.
Jimmy Buffett is focusing on his health. The 76-year-old musician shared on Thursday that he has been forced to reschedule his concert in Charleston, South Carolina, which was originally set to take place on Saturday, May 20 at the Credit One Stadium.
A legendary leading man! Sylvester Stallone is known for being the face of several successful franchises, from Rocky to Rambo.
Leaving his mark. Since his reality TV debut, Scott Disick has faced many public ups and downs in his life — in front of and behind the cameras.
EXCLUSIVE: Jennifer Lopez appeared on television screens across the U.S. this Mother’s Day weekend.
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A blended family! After Queen Camilla married King Charles III in April 2005, his two sons eventually came around to the idea of having a stepmother.
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Jennifer Lopez plays a deadly assassin in Netflix film The Mother.Directed by Niki Caro (Mulan), the action thriller follows an assassin who comes out of hiding to protect her estranged daughter.A synopsis reads: “A deadly female assassin comes out of hiding to protect the daughter that she gave up years before, while on the run from dangerous men.”Lopez also serves as a producer alongside Benny Medina, Roy Lee and Marc Evans. The film’s script is by Misha Green (Lovecraft Country) and Andrea Berloff (Straight Outta Compton).Lucy Paez plays 12-year-old Zoe, the daughter of the titular Mother.
Tom Bachik, who previously recreated the style on Margot Robbie for the 2021 Oscars, was in charge of getting Jennifer Lopez’s nails ready for the red carpet premiere of Netflix’s ‘The Mother’ in Los Angeles, California.The actress looked stunning wearing a Brunello Cucinelli ensemble, which included a matching crop top, skirt, and coat. She completed the look with hidden heels, a white clutch, big earrings, and smokey glam makeup.When it came to her nails, Bachik went for what seemed to be a coffin or ballerina shape, painted in beige, which complimented her look for the premiere.
Jamie Foxx are reportedly “preparing for the worst” as the actor remains in hospital.The Oscar-winning actor is still being treated four weeks after “suffering a serious medical emergency”. According to reports in the US, Foxx is at a medical facility in Georgia where he is being kept “under observation”.Details of Foxx’s condition have not been disclosed, but a source close to the actor told TMZ that he “needs all the prayers and well-wishes his fans can muster”.Now, a source close to the family has reportedly told Radar Online that his family are “hoping for the best” but “preparing for the worst” following his hospitalisation.The source further claimed: “Jamie’s people are saying he’s doing OK and improving, while doctors try to get to the bottom of his problems — but he wouldn’t be in a hospital this long if he was anything close to OK.”News of Foxx’s medical emergency was shared on Instagram by his daughter, Corinne Foxx, on April 12.
A royal family! Prince William is his father King Charles III’s direct heir — and he couldn’t be more proud of his dad’s accomplishments.
Jennifer Lopez becomes a deadly assassin in Netflix film The Mother.Directed by Niki Caro (Mulan), the action thriller stars Lopez as the titular mother assassin who comes out of hiding to protect her estranged daughter.A synopsis reads: “A deadly female assassin comes out of hiding to protect the daughter that she gave up years before, while on the run from dangerous men.”The film’s cast includes Joseph Fiennes, Omari Hardwick, Gael Garcia Bernal, Paul Raci, Lucy Paez, Jesse Garcia and Edie Falco.The film will be available to stream from Friday May 12 at 8pm BST in the UK. It will be released in the US at 12am PT/3am ET, ahead of Mother’s Day on Sunday May 14.Netflix released a trailer for The Mother last month — check it out above.Along with playing the lead role, Lopez serves as a producer alongside Benny Medina, Roy Lee and Marc Evans.
He’s a dude! Kenan Thompson is the longest-serving Saturday Night Live cast member — but his career dates back decades.
nothing more than a clips episode. The original plan for a full-on awards ceremony broadcast was scuttled when host Drew Barrymore pulled out in solidarity with the WGA.