Denzel Washington on Broadway, Madonna’s guitars on auction, more NYC events

Denzel Washington on Broadway, Madonna’s guitars on auction, more NYC events

Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city.  What’s making our luxury list this week? Toteme’s second NYC outpost, Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal share … Read more

Jennifer Lopez felt compelled to play domestic violence victim in ‘Unstoppable’: ‘We had similar struggles’

Jennifer Lopez felt compelled to play domestic violence victim in ‘Unstoppable’: ‘We had similar struggles’

Jennifer Lopez revealed to audiences at the Toronto International Film Festival the moving reason she was drawn to her new movie, “Unstoppable.” The star, 55, got personal during an audience Q&A on Friday following the premiere of the inspiring sports drama based on the true story of Anthony Robles, the NCAA champion wrestler born with … Read more

‘Maestro’ makeup artist addresses backlash to Bradley Cooper’s fake nose

‘Maestro’ makeup artist addresses backlash to Bradley Cooper’s fake nose

He composed a sincere apology. Oscar-winning makeup artist Kazu Hiro apologized Saturday after the prosthetic nose he created for the upcoming Leonard Bernstein biopic, “Maestro,” caused a crescendo of online backlash — with several users calling the nose a prime example of “Jewface,” reports Deadline. “I wasn’t expecting it to happen,” Hiro, 54, told press at … Read more

Excitement rises as ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ arrives in Venice

Excitement rises as ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ arrives in Venice

VENICE, Italy (AP) — The Venice Film Festival is buzzing with anticipation for Olivia Wilde’s “Don’t Worry Darling,” which is having its world premiere Monday night on the Lido. By 8 a.m. Monday, dozens of Harry Styles fans were camping out in front of the theater where the premiere would be held that evening and … Read more

Brendan Fraser breaks down in tears, ‘The Whale’ receives standing ovation

Brendan Fraser breaks down in tears, ‘The Whale’ receives standing ovation

Brendan Fraser reveled in the spotlight once again at the Venice Film Festival and was praised for his role in the upcoming Darren Aronofsky movie, “The Whale.” The 53-year-old actor kept his best composure while walking the red carpet of the famed festival, only to break down in tears once inside the cinema as theatergoers gave … Read more

‘Triangle of Sadness’ actor, model Charlbi Dean dies at 32

‘Triangle of Sadness’ actor, model Charlbi Dean dies at 32

NEW YORK (AP) — Charlbi Dean, the South African actor and model who had a breakout role in “Triangle of Sadness,” which won this year’s top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, has died at age 32. Dean died Monday at a hospital in New York from a sudden unexpected illness, her representatives said Tuesday. … Read more