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took home the Grammy for best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording for her reading of her memoir, *Finding Me—*adding the “G” in to her Emmy, Oscar, and Tony award wins. The decorated actress, who was also Glamour's , earned her first Tony in 2001 for King Hedley II, and her second in 2010 for Fences. She took home an Emmy in 2015 for How to Get Away With Murder, and an Oscar in 2017 for Fences. Davis is the 18th person in history to achieve EGOT status, joining greats including , Rita Moreno, and John Legend.

Rita Moreno, who became the first Latin American woman to win an Academy Award. There have been many actresses who have broken barriers, and have helped open doors by showing the industry that Latin Americans can play any role.

Vin Diesel is tributing Rita Moreno, his co-star, first crush, and an overall Hollywood icon. Moreno was honored at the WNET Group’s 2024 gala, hosted this Tuesday in New York, where Diesel took the stage and shared how important Moreno has been for all New York City artists, especially those who don’t fit the mold.

EXCLUSIVE: The stars of the 1980 classic 9 to 5 will be reuniting on the red carpet in Hollywood.

Mel Brooks will receive this year’s Career Achievement Award at the 84th Peabody Awards, and Quinta will be honored with the Peabody Trailblazer Award. Both received a unanimous vote of the Peabody Board of Jurors and will be recognized at the June 9 awards ceremony in Los Angeles. 

the “West Side Story” actress told People magazine of depending on her only daughter. “I have a problem with remembering names, names of things and names of people.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Steve Carell is set to star opposite Tina Fey in the upcoming Netflix comedy series “The Four Seasons,” Variety has learned. The series is based on the 1981 film of the same name that was directed by and starred Alan Alda with Carol Burnett, Rita Moreno, Sandy Dennis, and Len Cariou also among the cast members. The series was first announced in January with an eight-episode order and is slated to begin production later this year.

EXCLUSIVE: Apple Studios has announced the three participants selected for its inaugural Directors Program, described as an inclusive, new initiative focused on expanding opportunities for mid-career directors across the U.S.

Rita Moreno is a luminary whose talents span decades. Moreno’s impact on the silver screen and stage is indelible. During the April 18 episode of “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” the iconic actress and singer shared anecdotes that encapsulate the profound respect she commands within the industry.Moreno shared with Jennifer Hudson her unexpected encounter with Lenny Kravitz at an Oscars party.

America Ferrera for best supporting actress in Barbie. Although she did not take home the award, she was honored by the one and only Rita Moreno, who is the first Latina to ever win an Oscar.The Puerto Rican EGOT winner won the same award in 1962 for her role as Anita in West Side Story, and at this year’s Academy Awards, they had past winners introduce the nominees.

Eva Longoria, Rita Moreno, Mario Lopez, Colman Domingo, Anya Taylor-Joy, America Ferrera, and many more, who graced the red carpet with their presence, adding a touch of glamour and excitement to the evening’s festivities.How to watch the 2024 Oscars and more detailsAmerica Ferrera and Anya Taylor-Joy join the presenter’s list at the 2024 OscarsRita Moreno, Bad Bunny, and more stars added to the Oscars presenter listLet’s look at the Latinos and Latinas representing the culture at the 2024 Oscars.

Following her whirlwind award season where she won every award she was up for, Da’Vine Joy Randolph completed the sweep as she took home Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in The Holdovers. The historic night was capped off by her being presented the Oscar by past winners Mary Steenburgen, Lupita Nyong’o, Jamie Lee Curtis, Regina King and Rita Moreno.

Rita Moreno is dazzling on the 2024 Academy Awards red carpet!

In what’s becoming tradition, Vanessa Hudgens will host The Oscars Red Carpet Show again this year. It marks the third year in a row the actress and singer will front the official lead-in. She’ll be joined by Dancing with the Stars vet Julianne Hough this year as co-host.

Colman Domingo is one of our most exciting actors. Following his performance in “Rustin,” which earned him his first Oscar nomination, and his work in “The Color Purple,” Domingo is now starring in “Sing Sing.” Rita Moreno, Bad Bunny, and more stars added to the Oscars presenter listColman Domingo will portray Michael Jackson’s father in the singer’s biopic“Sing Sing” is an A24 film based on the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at Sing Sing, a maximum security prison located in Ossining, New York. The film follows the leader of the theater troupe, played by Domingo, as he puts on a performance while also seeking for parole.

Rita Moreno is looking back at her life to draw inspiration in her new film. This week, Moreno was featured on “The View,” where she discussed her film “The Prank.” In it, she plays a mean teacher, and explained how she was inspired to create the role by some of her personal memories and experiences with women in show business. Rita Moreno celebrated her 92nd birthday by singing while standing on top of a chairRita Moreno, Bad Bunny, and more stars added to the Oscars presenter listMoreno shared that her role is one of the best she’s had in years.

UPDATED, 10:00 AM: The Academy said today that Emily Blunt, Cynthia Erivo, America Ferrera, Sally Field, Ryan Gosling, Ariana Grande, Ben Kingsley, Melissa McCarthy, Issa Rae, Tim Robbins, Steven Spielberg, Mary Steenburgen, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlize Theron, Christoph Waltz and Forest Whitaker will present at the Oscars on Sunday. See the rest of the envelope openers below.

EXCLUSIVE: Harvey Keitel (The Irishman), Rita Moreno (80 for Brady), Roselyn Sanchez (Fantasy Island) and Udo Kier (Hunters) have been set to star in Theirs, an indie horror thriller going into production in Tulsa, Oklahoma this summer.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Tina Fey is set to star in a series adaptation of the film “The Four Seasons” at Netflix, Variety has confirmed. The film was released in 1981. It was directed by and starred Alan Alda with Carol Burnett, Rita Moreno, Sandy Dennis, and Len Cariou also among the cast members.

EXCLUSIVE: 30 Rock creator and star Tina Fey is returning to the small screen with The Four Seasons, based on the 1981 feature film, which she co-created with fellow 30 Rock alums Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield. The high-profile comedy project, which marks Fey’s first TV starring role since 30 Rock, was taken out to the marketplace just before the holidays. In a very competitive situation with multiple bidders, it landed at Netflix with an eight-episode series order.

Rita Moreno just turned 92 years old, and she marked her special date by having a good time with her friends and PR team. In a video posted on social media, fans can see Moreno standing on a chair while the group sings her “Happy Birthday to You” with a live piano.As always, the Puerto Rican star appeared in her signature style, wearing a dark blazer with a glittering brooch, leather pants, and flashy earrings.

Jennifer Aniston, Courtney Cox, and more attend Matthew Perry’s funeralWatch Paul Walker’s daughter Meadow tribute her dad on the 10th anniversary of his deathA post shared by Jennifer Aniston (@jenniferaniston)Rita Moreno, who starred in the reboot of “One Day at a Time,” shared a post on Instagram, showing Lear kissing her cheek. "I am cut to the quick and already lonesome for my dear friend, Norman. Our nation has lost a treasured looking glass," she wrote.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden are honoring this year’s Kennedy Center Honors recipients!

Mean Girls” is back, ready to teach to introduce a new generation of people to the madness of Girl World. The film, based on the Broadway musical of the same name, has just released a new trailer, showing a first look of the cast and some of the iconic scenes that have been reinterpreted for a new audience. Jennifer Garner and Rita Moreno star in a new Netflix Holiday filmWho is Pablo Larraín, the director hanging out with Angelina Jolie?“Mean Girls” stars Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, Renee Rapp as Regina George, Auli’i Cravalho as Janis, Jaquel Spivey as Damian, Bebe Wood as Gretchen, and Anantika as Karen.

Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms are going back to their teens in their new movie Family Switch!

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large SPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched Season 10, Episode 5 of “The Masked Singer,” “A Celebration of Elton John,” which aired Oct. 18 on Fox. Elton John and Bernie Taupin wrote the track “Philadelphia Freedom” in 1975 at the behest of tennis icon Billie Jean King (whose team was the Philadelphia Freedoms). So, it was wildly appropriate that King performed the song on Wednesday during “A Celebration of Elton John” on Fox’s “The Masked Singer.” King performed “Philadelphia Freedom” as the Royal Hen — and the fact that we know she was on the show means that, alas, she was also the next celebrity to be unmasked on “Singer.” “A true trail blazer, she is famous for championing equal opportunities for all, and has made it her royal mission to be a voice for the voiceless,” a “Masked Singer” voiceover shared in giving the hints to whom the Royal Hen might be.

The Masked Singer is back for season 10!

Outfest on Thursday announced Academy Award winner Shirley MacLaine and Transparent breakout Trace Lysette as the recipients of its 2023 Legacy Awards, which will be presented at NeueHouse in Hollywood on Sunday, October 22nd.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. “Fast X” has zoomed its way to streamers. The 10th installment in Universal’s high-octane franchise, which came out in May, is now available to stream on Peacock.