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Why Barack Obama Dined With Michael B. Jordan, Regina King, the Daniels and More in Brentwood
If you saw a bunch of stars ducking into A.O.C. recently, there was a good reason. President Barack Obama and his Higher Ground production company hosted back-to-back dinners the week of March 13 at the Brentwood hotspot, inviting a slew of Oscar winners, nominees and creative talent, according to multiple sources. Joining Obama and Higher […]
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Regina King Pays Tribute to Late Son on Anniversary of His Death: “Continue to Shine Bright, My Guiding Light”
Regina King is paying tribute to her son a year after his death. In an Instagram post shared Thursday, King posted a video of a lit lantern flying in the sky on what would’ve been her late son, Ian Alexander Jr.’s 27th birthday. “January 19th is Ian’s Worthday. As we still process his physical absence, […]
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‘Me Time’ Review: Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg in Sub-Par Netflix Buddy Comedy
Regina Hall also appears in the film written and directed by John Hamburg ('Why Him?').
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Met Gala: All the Details on Red Carpet Arrivals and Exhibition
Will the Met Gala represent outstanding American fashion, or will it be a costume party? That was the question on the minds of red carpet fans as Monday night’s Met Gala neared, thanks to comments made by designer and director Tom Ford. In a recent interview, Ford wistfully recalled the days when attendees didn’t adopt […]
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The Hollywood Film Directors Who Are Art Directing the Met Gala’s New Costume Design Exhibit
Hollywood A-listers are traditionally in the spotlight ascending the steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art for its annual Met Gala, set to take place May 2, with Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, Regina King and Lin-Manuel Miranda as co-chairs. But this year the film industry also will step off the red carpet and […]
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Regina King, Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and Lin-Manuel Miranda to Co-Chair 2022 Met Gala
Regina King, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Lin-Manuel Miranda will serve as co-chairs of the Met Gala, returning to its traditional berth on the first Monday in May. The May 2 evening is actually the second star-studded gala after the annual fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute was split during the pandemic. […]
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Martin Scorsese, Regina King, Chloe Zhao Among Directors Involved With Met Gala Exhibit
Hollywood will have a strong presence at this year’s Met Gala — and not only on the red carpet. A group of top film directors including Sofia Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Regina King and last year’s Oscar winner Chloé Zhao will be a key part of the Costume Institute exhibit launching the gala in May. Star […]
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Regina King Calls Son Ian Alexander Jr. “A Bright Light” Following His Death at 26
Regina King’s son, Ian Alexander Jr., has died at 26, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. “Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian,” said King in a statement obtained by THR on Friday. “He is such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others. Our family […]
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Making of ‘The Harder They Fall’: How Jay-Z, Regina King and Idris Elba Helped the Ground-Breaking Western Reach the Big Screen
Pitching his would-be Western for the better part of the 2010s, Jeymes Samuel had been in a lot of tough rooms. One of the most nerve-wracking was in customs and immigration at LAX. At the time, Samuel had been flying back and forth between Los Angeles and his native U.K. so much that, he says, […]
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‘The Harder They Fall’ Costume Designer Antoinette Messam Talks Western Influences, Costuming During COVID
Costume designer Antoinette Messam doesn’t just dress A-list stars in Hollywood movies. Prior to costuming director Jeymes Samuel’s revisionist Western The Harder They Fall, Messam worked as a stylist and designer in the fashion industry. That experience allowed her to bring a modernized touch to the traditional cowboy silhouette in the film. Born in Jamaica […]
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Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards Honor ‘Spencer,’ ‘The Harder They Fall’ and ‘The Lost Daughter’
Kristen Stewart, Regina King, Maggie Gyllenhaal and more kicked off award season Saturday night by honoring those who work behind the camera during the 11th annual Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards, presented by Los Angeles Confidential magazine. Sponsored by Hamilton watches and Los Angeles Confidential magazine, the event, held at the Avalon Hollywood, honors those who […]
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Regina King, David E. Kelley Team for Netflix Series
Regina King and David E. Kelley are joining forces at Netflix to executive produce an adaptation of Tom Wolfe’s novel A Man in Full. The streamer has given a straight to series order for the drama, which will run six episodes. Kelley will write and serve as showrunner, and King — who has a first-look […]
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