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Broadway legend Chita Rivera has died, aged 91

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One of Broadway’s most accomplished stars, Chita Rivera, has passed away at the age of 91. Her death was confirmed in a statement made by her publicist Merle Frimark, who said: “It is with great sadness that Lisa Mordente, the daughter of Chita Rivera, announces the death of her beloved mother who died peacefully in New York after a brief illness.” Rivera was famed for playing the original Broadway Anita in West Side Story, Velma in Chicago and Rose in Bye Bye Birdie. Rivera was a prominent fixture on the…

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West Side Story star Ariana DeBose set to host the 2022 Tony Awards

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Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose has been tapped to host the 2022 Tony Awards. Before wowing audiences in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story and Netflix’s The Prom, the 31-year-old talent shined on the stages of Broadway. Having starred in six musicals, DeBose hit massive success with her work in the 2018 show Summer: The Donna Summer Musical – which earned her a Tony nomination. Now two years later, the BAFTA winner is set to make a return to her Broadway roots as the host of the New York-based award show. Shortly after the…

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West Side Story star Ariana DeBose to star in new queer rom-com Two and Only

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West Side Story star Ariana DeBose is set to star in an all-new queer romantic comedy.  According to a report from Deadline, the openly queer actress has signed on to star and executive produce the upcoming project Two and Only.  The film, written by Latina and LGBTQ+ writer Jen Rivas-DeLoose, has been described as “My Best Friend’s Wedding with a bisexual Latinx POV.”  Jeremy Stern and Randall Einhorn of Sad Unicorn are set to produce the Screen Gem film alongside DeBose.  Shortly after the announcement, the 31-year-old actress took to…

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Kristen Stewart, Andrew Garfield and Ariana DeBose win big at HCA Film Awards 2022

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Kristen Stewart, Andrew Garfield, Ariana DeBose and other LGBTQ+ names are crowned winners at the fifth annual Hollywood Critics Association Awards. Taking place at Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, the acclaimed Hollywood Critics Association Awards were first founded in 2016. Since then, the awards have spotlighted talent across the creative industry. On Monday (28 February), actors Kristen Stewart and Andrew Garfield were named as big winners as their pair took home awards. LGBTQ+ hit of the night included wins for West Side Story, Tick, Tick … Boom!, Spencer as well…

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Oscars 2022: Kristen Stewart, Ariana DeBose and Andrew Garfield nominated for awards

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The nominees for the 94th annual Academy Awards have been unveiled and LGBTQ+ stars are in the spotlight. On Tuesday morning (8 February), actors Tracee Ellis Ross and Leslie Jordan announced this year’s incredible lineup of nominated productions. LGBTQ+ hit highlights include nomination for West Side Story, Tick, Tick … Boom!, Spencer and more. However, it comes as a surprise to see House of Gucci snubbed with leading actress Lady Gaga missing out on a Best Actress nomination. Steven Spielberg’s cinematic musical adaptation of West Side Story has raked in the…

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