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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cher relays the blunt and expletive-laden advice Lucille Ball bestowed upon her

Salon

In a recent appearance on "The Today Show" to promote the first volume of her new memoir, Cher was prompted by co-host Hoda Kotb to elaborate on a section of the book in which she describes receiving very matter-of-fact advice from Lucille Ball in the '70s, after reaching out to her during a particularly rough patch in her marriage to …

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10 months ago

Elizabeth Banks channels Lucille Ball in red hair and dress on the set of DreamQuil with John C Reilly... after sharing image from Press Your Luck

Daily Mail

Elizabeth Banks was spotted on the set of her upcoming psychological thriller DreamQuil in Los Angeles this week. The Cocaine Bear director, 50, channeled Lucille Ball with red hair and a retro-looking red dress. Elizabeth Banks was spotted on the set of her upcoming psychological thriller DreamQuil in Los Angeles this week 'Worried that she could be heading towards divorce, …

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1 year, 2 months ago

The glamour and grit of Golden Age America - after dark: Inside Manhattan's 1940s and 1950s nightlife scene

Daily Mail

It's the city that never sleeps. But before disco, New Yorkers and aspiring New Yorkers flocked to the likes of El Morocco, the Stork Club and the Copacabana. The two began dating while Khan was married to film star Rita Hayworth and were engaged from 1952 to 1953 despite being met with disapproval from Khan's father Actor and World War …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Oscars 2022: Nicole Kidman channels Old Hollywood in a blue strapless peplum gown

Daily Mail

She is up for Best Actress at this year's Oscars for her role as Lucille Ball in Being The Ricardos, and Nicole Kidman was certainly best dressed at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday. Nicole Kidman looked stunning in a pale blue strapless peplum gown as she arrived to the Oscars on Sunday evening alongside her doting husband …

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3 years ago

‘Lucy and Desi’: A conversation with Amy Poehler and Lucie Arnaz

LA Times

Before Amy Poehler was attached to direct a new documentary from Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s Imagine Entertainment about the first couple of television — Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz — the original idea was to explore Ball’s achievements as a performer and businesswoman who shattered the glass ceiling. In an interview with The Times, Poehler and Arnaz discuss the …

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3 years ago

They love Lucy: How Lucie Arnaz helped Nicole Kidman find the essence of the comic icon

LA Times

Actress Nicole Kidman stars as Lucille Ball in “Being the Ricardos.” There was nowhere to go. “There weren’t vaccinations.” Nicole Kidman was adamant that Lucie Arnaz come to the “Being the Ricardos” set for support. That was exciting, frightening, overwhelming and thrilling.” Aussies rule Kidman wasn’t the first choice for Lucy in “Ricardos” — Cate Blanchett was, another fair-haired Australian. …

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3 years, 1 month ago

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: The filmmaker who turned down Nicole Kidman

Daily Mail

Nicole Kidman has won an Oscar and worked with cinema greats such as Jane Campion and Stanley Kubrick. Dan Stevens, of Downton Abbey, stars in I'm Your Man - directed by Maria Schrader The German-produced comedy film is one of 15 movies on the Oscar shortlist for best international picture Stevens plays the frightfully British Matthew Crawley in the film …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Being the Ricardos movie review: Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem shine in this otherwise torrid affair

Hindustan Times

There are two ways to go about casting an actor in the role of a real-life person. The film’s protagonists, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, are American TV icons and imprinted in the country’s cultural memory. Being the Ricardos movie review: Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem in a still from the film. What if Aaron Sorkin hadn’t allowed himself to …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Boxing Day movies on to New Year's Day: here's what is heading to Australian cinemas and streaming

ABC

The summer release slate is an embarrassment of riches — with movies long-delayed by the pandemic finally reaching Australian shores. In cinemas from December 26: West Side Story Loading YouTube content Starring: Ansel Ensort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Mike Faist Ansel Ensort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Mike Faist Director: Steven Spielberg Steven …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Nicole Kidman, 54, exposes ageist directors after being turned down for being 'past her due date'

Daily Mail

She's one of Hollywood's most celebrated stars, boasting a string of box-office hits and top-rating television programs. 'There's a consensus in the industry that as a female actor, at about 40, you're done': Nicole Kidman, 54, has exposed ageist Hollywood executives after being turned away from roles for being 'past her due date' 'I never sat in a chair and …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Nicole Kidman reveals she started smoking to fully transform into the character of Lucille Ball

Daily Mail

With 40 years in Hollywood under her belt, Nicole Kidman has revealed even she doubted herself when she took on the role of star Lucille Ball in Being The Ricardos. Dedication: Nicole Kidman has revealed even she doubted herself when she took on the role of star Lucille Ball in Being The Ricardos in a new interview with DuJour The …

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3 years, 2 months ago

What Aaron Sorkin said to Nicole Kidman to convince her to play Lucille Ball in Being the Ricardos

Daily Mail

Nicole Kidman is already receiving rave reviews and praise for her portrayal of iconic Hollywood actress Lucille Ball in Being the Ricardos. Assured: Nicole Kidman has revealed what Aaron Sorkin said to her in an email to convince her to play Lucille Ball in Being the Ricardos. Being the Ricardos focuses on Lucille Ball's relationship with Cuban-American actor Desi Arnaz …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Nicole Kidman dazzles in a long green gown at the premiere of Being the Ricardos in Sydney

Daily Mail

Nicole Kidman ensured all eyes were on her as she arrived at the Being the Ricardos premiere in Sydney with her husband Keith Urban on Wednesday. Cool kids: Rita Ora and her director boyfriend Taika Waititi put their fashion credentials on display as they attended the premiere Shady characters: The singer, 31, and the New Zealand director, 46, strutted up …

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55 years, 2 months ago

Aaron Sorkin’s I Love Lucy Biopic Is Preposterous, Witty, and … Feminist?

Slate

There are few places the writer-director Aaron Sorkin understands better than the set, writer’s room, and production offices of a weekly television series. Most of the events touched on in Being the Ricardos really happened, though not on the compressed one-week timeline Sorkin imagines, moving from I Love Lucy’s Monday morning table read through its Friday afternoon taping before a …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Being The Ricardos: Who plays who?

Daily Mail

The Amazon film Being The Ricardos is a true story about the stars behind the classic sitcom I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball, and Desi Arnaz, as the film follows the power couple as they face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage. Incredible: Nicole Kidman looked the spitting image of the iconic Lucille …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Being The Ricardos: Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem attend premiere. See pics

Hindustan Times

Being The Ricardos: Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem attend premiere. See pics Being the Ricardos is a biographical drama film that stars Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball and Javier Bardem as Desi. Being the Ricardos is a biographical drama film that stars Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball and Javier Bardem as Desi Arnaz. 1 / 5 Actor Nicole Kidman, writer-director Aaron …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem lead the stars at the Being The Ricardos premiere

Daily Mail

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem showed off their real-life glamour on Thursday as they hit the red carpet for the premiere of their new film Being The Ricardos in New York City. Leading man: Nicole's costar Javier looked dapper in a lustrous burgundy tuxedo jacket with a shawl lapel Taking it easy: He dressed down with a tie-free white shirt …

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3 years, 3 months ago

Nicole Kidman cuts a chic figure in head-to-toe black as she does press for Being The Ricardos

Daily Mail

Nicole Kidman looked effortlessly chic in an all black ensemble as she continued doing press for Being The Ricardos in New York City. Kidman's performance as Lucille Ball in the soon-to-be released biopic, has sparked chatter of a Best Actress Oscar nomination at the 2022 ceremony. Timeless: The inimitable Nicole Kidman cut a chic figure while promoting her latest film …

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3 years, 4 months ago

“Being the Ricardos” investigates Lucille Ball as a Communist in new Amazon film trailer

Salon

"LUCILLE BALL A RED" This accusation is splashed across the front page of the paper in the trailer for Amazon Prime's upcoming movie, "Being the Ricardos." Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, creator of "The West Wing" and "The Newsroom," "Being the Ricardos" takes us back to the McCarthyism of early 1950s America. Based on true events, the series stars …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Nicole Kidman transforms into 1950s icon Lucille Ball to film Being The Ricardos

Daily Mail

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem transformed into two of the 1950s greatest TV icons as they arrived on set to film Being The Ricardos in Los Angeles on Friday. Blast from the past: Nicole Kidman was transformed into 1950s icon Lucille Ball on Friday as she arrived on set to film Being The Ricardos in Los Angeles Details: The actress' …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Oscars 2021: Nicole Kidman watches 93rd Academy Awards from hotel room

Daily Mail

Nicole Kidman won an Oscar for her portrayal of Virginia Woolf in The Hours in 2003. Nicole Kidman, 53, sat cross-legged on the floor while watching the Academy Awards from a hotel room on Sunday night - 18 years after she won an Oscar for The Hours The flame-haired actress wore a semi-sheer white top and blue jeans as she …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem transform into Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz filming biopic

Daily Mail

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem were virtually unrecognizable whilst filming their new movie in Los Angeles this week. Hard at work: The dynamic duo are playing Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in an upcoming biopic called Being The Ricardos written and directed by Aaron Sorkin What a look: While in character Nicole, 53, was impeccably throwback chic in an outfit …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Being the Ricardos: Fans ‘very skeptical’ over first photos of Nicole Kidman in Aaron Sorkin’s Lucille Ball biopic

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “If Nicole Kidman can really pull off this Lucille Ball thing I’ll be the MOST …

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3 years, 11 months ago

PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Nicole Kidman seen for first time as legendary Lucille Ball as she films biopic

Daily Mail

She's been cast as legendary comedian and actress Lucille Ball in Aaron Sorkin's biopic Being The Ricardos. She said in January she'd been preparing for the role by watching episodes of I Love Lucy Drama: Kidman said of the role: 'I'm very excited for people to see what Aaron found out about her and the way he’s interpreted Desi and …

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Cher relays the blunt and expletive-laden advice Lucille Ball bestowed upon her

Elizabeth Banks channels Lucille Ball in red hair and dress on the set of DreamQuil with John C Reilly... after sharing image from Press Your Luck

The glamour and grit of Golden Age America - after dark: Inside Manhattan's 1940s and 1950s nightlife scene

Oscars 2022: Nicole Kidman channels Old Hollywood in a blue strapless peplum gown

‘Lucy and Desi’: A conversation with Amy Poehler and Lucie Arnaz

They love Lucy: How Lucie Arnaz helped Nicole Kidman find the essence of the comic icon

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: The filmmaker who turned down Nicole Kidman

Being the Ricardos movie review: Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem shine in this otherwise torrid affair

Boxing Day movies on to New Year's Day: here's what is heading to Australian cinemas and streaming

Nicole Kidman, 54, exposes ageist directors after being turned down for being 'past her due date'

Nicole Kidman reveals she started smoking to fully transform into the character of Lucille Ball

What Aaron Sorkin said to Nicole Kidman to convince her to play Lucille Ball in Being the Ricardos

Nicole Kidman dazzles in a long green gown at the premiere of Being the Ricardos in Sydney

Aaron Sorkin’s I Love Lucy Biopic Is Preposterous, Witty, and … Feminist?

Being The Ricardos: Who plays who?

Being The Ricardos: Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem attend premiere. See pics

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem lead the stars at the Being The Ricardos premiere

Nicole Kidman cuts a chic figure in head-to-toe black as she does press for Being The Ricardos

“Being the Ricardos” investigates Lucille Ball as a Communist in new Amazon film trailer

Nicole Kidman transforms into 1950s icon Lucille Ball to film Being The Ricardos

Oscars 2021: Nicole Kidman watches 93rd Academy Awards from hotel room

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem transform into Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz filming biopic

Being the Ricardos: Fans ‘very skeptical’ over first photos of Nicole Kidman in Aaron Sorkin’s Lucille Ball biopic

PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Nicole Kidman seen for first time as legendary Lucille Ball as she films biopic