Ricky Martin on playing his first gay character inThe Assassination of Gianni Versace

For starters, Martin, who appeared onGlee, wanted to work with Ryan Murphy again. Its a story that needs to be told, says Martin. Its so raw and honest and so dramatic and sad. Its something that I really wanted to be loud about. He admits that has given this project special significance. That took me back to eight years ago when I was in the closet and it just moved me....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Heather Short

Ricky Martin talks engagement to Jwan Yosef on Ellen

It turns out, Martin was first attracted to Yosefs art. And then you collected him, said DeGeneres. Now Martin and Yosef are engaged to get married. Credit: Michael Rozman/Warner Bros. I was really nervous, Martin says of messing up his plan for a traditional proposal. But I got on my knees and I took out the little metal box. I just had it in a little velvet pouch, and instead of saying, Will you marry me?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 115 words · Cody French

Ridley Scott talks casting Kevin Spacey, Michelle Williams in Getty kidnapping thriller

But Ridley Scott says his film will focus less on the crime than on the behind-the-scenes drama. I just consumed it, Scott says ofDavid Scarpas Black List-ed script. Theres this great dynamic. Credit: Fabio Lovino/TriStar It was like a play, and not a movie. When I read the script, I started thinking, Who was Paul Getty? In my mind, I saw Kevin Spacey, Scott recalls. He was so obsessed with what he was doing, Scott says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Lindsey Mason

Ridley Scott to receive the DGA's Lifetime Achievement Award

The ‘Alien’ director will be honored on Feb. 4 at the 69th Annual DGA Awards Ridley Scott is set to receive the Directors Guild of Americas Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Achievement in Motion Picture Direction, putting theAliendirector in elite company with the likes of Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, and Martin Scorsese. The four-time Oscar nominee will be presented with the award at the 69th Annual DGA Awards on Feb. 4, making him only the 35th person to be bestowed the honor in the organizations 80-year history and the first since Milos Forman in 2013....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Frank Mueller

Ridley Scott'sAlienhaunted me years before I saw it

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. In the summer of 1982, getting my hair cut became a terrifying experience. In fact, I had the best and coolest barber you could ever imagine: my fathers youngest sister. 20th Century Fox/Everett Collection In August 1982, Aunt Barbara sawAlien. Needless to say, I had not. Scary to me was Darth Vader cutting off Lukes hand. Both are possible, and it really doesnt matter....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Michelle Garrett

Ridley Scott: Matt Damon, others honor director at American Cinematheque gala

Sigourney Weaver, Russell Crowe, Matt Damon, Harrison Ford. Scott received the award for his contribution to the Art of the Moving Picture. Previous recipients include Reese Witherspoon, Steven Spielberg, and Jodie Foster among many others. Credit: Lester Cohen/WireImage But four cameras on each set-up, thats completely impossible, said Damon. You do a scene, you do it once and youre done. And he turned to me and said, Theyve been fing perfect for a long time....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 273 words · Brian Mata

Rihanna, Anna Wintour, more muse on a shoe icon inManolotrailer

I cant remember the last time I wore anybody elses shoes. I just dont even look at them, Wintour says in the clip. [Second] man on the cover of BritishVogue. ![manolo]](https://ew.com/thmb/KZEkZF-VmeMkDMEfGN1L3yMCpdA=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/manolo-2000-32245d7e6158441885bfd36110a8d4c9.jpg) Music Box Films This is a testament to his style, Andre Leon Talley, former editor-at-large forVogue, muses. Hes up there with Baudelaire. Every woman knows it. My daughter knows what a Manolo is. But perhaps its Blahnik himself who offers the purest assessment of his passion....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Timothy Stone

Ring in 2017 With These TV Countdown Parties

The Dress Code: Cocktail attire; bring your own chyron. The Details: 8 p.m. The Dress Code: Tuxedo or bathing suit; shaved head optional. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images The Details: 11 p.m. The Dress Code: Earth tones, chunky necklaces, and sleeveless dresses (weather permitting). The Details: 8 p.m. (Warning: serious drinkers only.) Johnny Louis/Getty Images The Dress Code: Mel B is cohosting, so…leopard-print casual? The Details: 11:30 p.m. The Dress Code: The opposite of whatever Jenny McCarthy is wearing....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · James Mitchell

Rings: EW review

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Tothis films credit, it doesnt waste any time. As a threequel,Ringssuffers a bit from franchise fatigue. Credit: Paramount Pictures More than a decade afterThe Ring Two,Ringsstarts over with a fresh cast. In the process, they uncover some nasty secrets and witness some gruesome deaths. This adds some metafictive flavor toRings experiments with late-franchise tricks. In this cultural moment, not even Samara is shy about her love for reboots....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Dustin Mendez

Riserecap: 'We've All Got Our Junk'

The band arrives and, surprise, Lou suddenly becomes an expert music conductor. Cinderella is a waitress. Jack just got transferred to another forest. Credit: Eric Liebowitz/NBC The Baker is an alcoholic teen and his Wife is going through her parents divorce. Does this comparison work? No, it does not. Heres the cast list in week five. Combined, both parents do almost-irreparable damage. ), while Lilette finds herself feeling increasingly inferior to the glamorous Thorne lifestyle....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Christine Flores

Rita Moreno opens up about overcoming being typecast as the 'native girl'

Rita Moreno is the first and only Latino woman to E.G.O.T. Its something that you dont readily see for what it is. But, thenWest Side Storycame along and the role of Anita changed her life. Time Anita had size and presence and dignity, and she became my role model, by the way. It just makes me a lucky person that one time in that year. Watch the moving video above....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 96 words · Corey Evans

Rita Moreno remembersWest Side Story's bold, subversive 'America'

Its lovely to talk about it. Had you seen the Broadway production ofWest Side Story?Yes. Chita Rivera was doing it, who of course was nothing less than brilliant. Credit: Everett Collection Then the film came along, and one of the first names that came up was mine. If you saw me inThe King and I, I had that angelic, virginal face. But I got cold feet. Michael Tran/FilmMagic When I saw it on the stage, I thought, Oh, boy, what a mistake....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 816 words · Dana Davis

Rita Ora's best of Brits playlist: The singer shares her top picks

Oasis, Bowie, Charli XCX, and more! Whether youre throwing a British-themed bash (why the bloody ell not?) Wonderwall, OasisIts iconic, timeless, and always relevant. Credit: Gisela Schober/Getty Images Loud Places, Jamie xx feat. RomyHes my fave, and this is just perfect for a summer party. Shutdown, SkeptaIts not new, but its still a favorite London party song. You Dont Know Me, Jax Jones feat. RayeMy girl Raye is a talented British songwriter who sticks to her London roots with music and style....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Christopher Davis