From movies to mandarin chicken. A crumbling piece of the old Hollywood story could soon get a very Trader Joe’s twist, after the cult-favorite grocer officially filed plans to transform LA’s long-abandoned Fox Venice Theater. The likely transformation of the once-glamorous 1950s movie palace into yet another branch of the buzzy chain has sparked both … Read more
Arnold Schwarzenegger has been helping train his 28-year-old love child Joseph Baena for his son’s bodybuilding debut at a competition in Colorado this Saturday. The 78-year-old former Governor of California and Hollywood action star has been hands on helping as Baena works out at Gold’s Gym in Venice, California, ahead of his first bodybuilding competition. … Read more
The “Baywatch” reboot is continuing to make a splash — this time with two new stars ready to steal the spotlight: Olivia “Livvy” Dunne and Brooks Nader. Dunne, the acclaimed LSU gymnast, hit the sand on Venice Beach Tuesday with model and TV personality Nader, sizzling photos show. Though the stars skipped the classic red … Read more
Comedian Chris Rock hit the beach in Los Angeles wearing sweatpants and a sweatshirt draped around his neck as a blistering heat wave descended on the city. The 61-year-old looked comically out of sync with the Southern California sun while strolling along the Venice Beach boardwalk Tuesday. The getup appeared true to his roots in … Read more
It took her on a “trip” to the “falls.” Just in case we weren’t becoming overly reliant on Google Maps: A Polish tourist fell into a canal in Venice, Italy after the ubiquitous navigation app allegedly led her astray, per an Instagram video going viral. “When Google Maps says ‘go straight’ but you’re in Venice,” … Read more
Has all the applause gotten out of hand? At this year’s Venice Film Festival, which ends Saturday, three movies so far have received standing ovations reported to last 15 minutes or more. Mamma mia! Donald Pearsall / NY Post Design The wildest responses have gone to “The Smashing Machine,” starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as … Read more
The Rock has a soft spot after all. Dwayne Johnson, 53, was brought to tears on Monday night after his newest movie, “The Smashing Machine,” received a 15-minute standing ovation and sparked Oscar buzz following its premiere at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, per Variety. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at the Venice Film Festival premiere … Read more
Jude Law transforms into Vladimir Putin for Olivier Assayas’ “The Wizard of the Kremlin,” which had its world premiere Sunday at the Venice Film Festival. Law said earlier he didn’t enter the project naively, and that he also does not fear repercussions for his portrayal. “I felt safe in the hands of Olivier,” Law said. “This is a story … Read more
From The Rock to The Pebble. Dwayne Johnson shocked fans with his slimmed-down physique at the Venice Film Festival over the weekend. The wrestler-turned-actor, 53, transformed his body to play MMA fighter Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie’s film “The Smashing Machine,” which is premiering in Venice Monday night. Dwayne Johnson arrive at Venice Airport on … Read more
Jacob Elordi brought the drama to the Venice Film Festival. The “Euphoria” star, 28, got into a heated verbal exchange with an official for the festival on Saturday. In a video taken by an onlooker and shared to TikTok Sunday, Elordi could be seen greeting fans at the world premiere for his new film, “Frankenstein,” … Read more
Jacob Elordi is feeling euphoric in Venice. The 28-year-old actor broke down in tears as his new movie, “Frankenstein,” received a standing ovation that lasted between 13 and 14 minutes at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday. Elordi, who was dressed in a traditional black suit and matching bowtie, put his hand on his chest … Read more
Julia Roberts and filmmaker Luca Guadagnino faced pointed questions about complicity and undermining the feminist movement at a news conference for “After the Hunt” on Friday at the Venice Film Festival. The film, set in the world of higher education where Roberts plays a beloved philosophy professor, revolves around an accusation of misconduct. Her mentee, played … Read more
The show must go on. George Clooney, 64, was able to rally for the premiere of his film, “Jay Kelly,” at the Venice Film Festival after he abruptly skipped a series of promotional appearances due to a “bad sinus infection.” The Hollywood actor, who plays a fictional movie star in the upcoming showbiz drama, was … Read more
George Clooney has fallen ill during the Venice Film Festival. The actor, 64, missed two events at the annual Italian festival on Wednesday and one on Thursday due to health issues. “George has been diagnosed with a sinus infection and is under doctors orders to cut back on his activities today,” the rep told The … Read more
The Venice Film Festival is kicking off with the world premiere of Paolo Sorrentino’s “La Grazia” on Wednesday. The 82nd edition of the glamorous international film festival is playing host to many Hollywood stars, including George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Dwayne Johnson, and famed auteurs, from Guillermo del Toro to Kathryn Bigelow, who all have films debuting over the … Read more
Highway robbery! If you’re vacationing in Europe this summer, better bring along extra cash. Popular tourist destinations in European cities are combatting mass tourism by slapping some ridiculous, yet costly fines — some scaling into the thousands — on visitors they deem unruly. Wearing flip flops while driving, taking a shell or pebble from a … Read more
The City of Canals is fed up with tourists who treat Venice like a pit stop — and now it’s slapping them with another toll for treating the floating city like a food court. Starting Friday, day-trippers who “eat and flee” — a phrase officials use for tourists who pack their lunch, snap a selfie … Read more
ROME (AP) — The city of Venice confirmed Saturday it will host the wedding of multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sanchez, denying reports the famous Italian city would be invaded by hundreds of celebrities and possible disruptions for citizens and tourists. The city in a short statement didn’t give a date for the wedding. … Read more
New land ahoy! Bacan is located off the shores of Venice offering a plot of land 820 feet wide and 33 feet long. The tiny strip of sand used to only emerge from the city’s lagoon in the summer when the waters receded but has become habitable year-round since the city erected flood barriers. The … Read more
Nicole Kidman is mourning the death of her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman. The actress, 57, had to leave the Venice Film Festival early on Saturday due to her mom’s passing. Janelle was 84. Nicole Kidman with her mom, Janelle Ann Kidman, at the American Film Institute Awards in 2004. ASSOCIATED PRESS Janelle and Nicole Kidman … Read more