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Fox News
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Case Review: Chazz Palminteri On What Mafia Films Get Wrong
Emily revisits her conversation with famed actor and writer Chazz Palminteri as they discuss how his real-life encounters with the mafia led him to become an actor. Chazz describes his childhood amidst neighborhood mob violence and how it inspired him to create the film, A Bronx Tale . Later, he looks back at how the mob is portrayed in movies, and discusses what Hollywood gets right and wrong about how it portrays the mafia. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chazz Palminteri & Robert Davi To Star Alongside Their Sons In Crime Thriller ‘Bad News on the Doorstep'
EXCLUSIVE: Chazz Palminteri (A Bronx Tale) and Robert Davi (License to Kill) have signed on to star in the upcoming mafia crime thriller Bad News on the Doorstep. Their sons, Dante Palminteri (Rocky's) and Nick Davi (Paper Empire) will play the lead roles in the pic. Principal photography recently wrapped in Rhode Island. Produced by Verdi Productions (Bleed for This) and directed by Tom DeNucci (Vault), Bad News at the Doorstep is described as a poignant coming-of-age narrative chronicling the lives of Frank and Gino, two Italian-American high-school football prodigies amidst the gritty backdrop of late 1950s New Jersey. Beyond the gridiron, they confront a myriad of trials, from the complexities of post-football existence to the allure of delving into the underworld of organized crime. As they traverse this tumultuous landscape, they glean invaluable insights and grapple with profound life lessons, shaping their destinies in unexpected ways. More from Deadline Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri Take The Stage At 'A Bronx Tale' 30th Reunion - Tribeca Festival 'Gemini Lounge': Lucy Hale, Ashley Greene Among New Additions To Crime Thriller From 'Rush Hour' Producer Arthur Sarkissian Chazz Palminteri, Vincent Pastore & Tony Darrow Board 'Gravesend' Season 2 Chazz Palminteri and Robert Davi have been cast as the mafia kingpins 'Sneaks' and 'Two Tones'. Dante Palminteri and Nick Davi will be playing 'Frank' and 'Gino', best friends who must choose whether to pursue college football or join Two Tones in the alluring gangster lifestyle. Chad A. Verdi (The Irishman) is producing, along with Michelle Verdi, Chad Verdi Jr., Paul Luba, and Sera Verdi. Executive Producers are Peter Watzka, Dan Autiello, Joe Cervasio, John T. Callaghan, Anthony Gudas, Peter Baccile, Tom Bernardo, Vito Cucci, Joey Maurillo, and Barry Maurillo. DeNucci and Cervasio penned the screenplay, based on a novel by Cervasio. 'This project has been in development with Chazz and Dante for over a year, who were both immediately attracted to Joe's semi-autobiographical story and Tom's screenplay,' Chad A. Verdi, President of Verdi Productions, said in a statement. 'Once set in motion, we soon brought on Robert and his son Nick to round out the lead cast. It's been an exhilarating experience watching different generations of talent together on screen. Being an Italian movie, this project is truly a family affair.' Best of Deadline Every 'The Voice' Winner Since Season 1, Including 9 Team Blake Champions Everything We Know About 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' So Far 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bubba Ray Dudley Uses ‘A Bronx Tale' To Assess BJ Ray's Chances Of Winning WWE LFG
Bubba Ray Dudley, coach of WWE LFG, shared his perspective on BJ Ray's chances of winning the show, despite their tough relationship. From the start of the show, Bubba Ray Dudley has often clashed with his student BJ Ray. However, despite the tension, Dudley chose to mentor him. Ray has also become a controversial figure, as The Undertaker and Dudley shut him down during a promo class episode. Advertisement This past weekend at WWE World, Bully Ray discussed his current relationship as teacher and student with BJ Ray. Ray referenced A Bronx Tale, sharing his personal experience, and quoted Chazz Palminteri's line about wasted talent. 'I'm going to lay out, I'm going to let LFG do the talking. Here's what I will say: You heard, you saw the clip, you listened to the clip. I put BJ over, I spoke highly of him despite him being his own worst enemy. I put him over. Whatever happens to BJ will be on BJ.' 'He is the… And she's shaking her head. Why are you shaking your head, Danny? Why are you shaking? I'm going to call you out. Why are you shaking your head? Because you agree, and I'm sure every coach agrees, and I'm sure every other BJ will succeed because of BJ, or BJ will fail because of BJ. Have you ever seen a movie called A Bronx Tale. You guys see A Bronx Tale? What does Chazz Palminteri say to a young Calogero? The saddest thing in the world is wasted talent. Especially in our business. Will BJ be wasted talent? Watch the rest of LFG.' Just in case he's wondering… Mickey Mantle isn't going to pay your rent, either, BJ. Bubba Ray Dudley rips WWE LFG talent for going into business for himself On the April 13th edition of WWE LFG, an episode saw a heated moment between Bubba Ray Dudley and BJ Ray. The episode showed Bubba Ray Dudley absolutely ripping into BJ Ray for, as the Hall of Famer put it, 'putting every person in the ring in jeopardy.' He was seen stating, 'That is beyond the worst thing I've ever seen. You put everybody in jeopardy tonight.' Advertisement About the context, BJ Ray was involved in a tag team match on the latest WWE LFG. He was supposed to make the tag in the match. However, the rookie got into business for himself by not going for the tag, seemingly messing with the script and causing Bubba to absolutely lose it after the match. The post Bubba Ray Dudley Uses 'A Bronx Tale' To Assess BJ Ray's Chances Of Winning WWE LFG appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Buzz Feed
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
17 Celebrities Who — Let's Face It — Kinda Destroyed Their Own Careers
Warning: This post mentions drug addiction and rape. There's something both fascinating and tragic about watching a celebrity throw away their own success — especially when the full story reveals they weren't entirely acting alone. While some stars let their egos and bad decisions wreck their careers, others were steered toward self-sabotage by toxic relationships, industry pressures, or misguided attempts at reinvention. Earlier this year, I highlighted nearly two dozen celebrities who were entirely f*cked over by Hollywood. The flip side of this would be stars who went into self-destruct mode and fumbled their careers as a result. I recently came across a viral post on r/AskReddit that asked users to name Hollywood stars who had "squandered their own careers." Some of the most infamous cases involved celebrities who self-destructed — whether on social media or on set — turning their reputations to ash and derailing years of hard work. But not every downfall was the result of reckless behavior. For many, especially women, personal choices that had little to do with their public personas ended up costing them opportunities they might have otherwise seized. Whether it was a high-profile meltdown, a career-killing scandal, or a seemingly small decision that had irreversible consequences, these celebrities all played a role in their own downfall — but not always without a push from outside forces: Note: these entries have been edited for length/clarity. 1. "Emile Hirsch after he choked an executive at Sundance." 2. " Katie Holmes had so many projects until she got with Tom Cruise." 3. " Jennifer Grey (Dirty Dancing, Ferris Bueller's Day Off) was sensitive about her large nose because of her school years and early acting career. With Dirty Dancing being a hit, she finally had the money to get a rhinoplasty. Unfortunately, Hollywood disagreed and felt she lost her distinctive look; she was deemed too plain for the big screen and couldn't build off her success. She continued working but didn't get to have a career as a leading lady." 4. "Ja Rule turned down an offer to remain in the Fast & Furious franchise after the original movie because he thought they were lowballing him with their offer. After he turned them down, they wrote in a new character to fill the slot in the script that Ja Rule would have had and gave the part to Ludacris." 5. "Lillo Brancato. He broke out in A Bronx Tale, had a good supporting character in Crimson Tide, and had a recurring role in The Sopranos. He became addicted to heroin and was involved in a home invasion robbery where his accomplice murdered the off-duty police officer living there. Promising career right down the toilet like in Trainspotting." 6. "Lea Michele. The lead in the Funny Girl revival was hers for the taking, but she spent her entire career being mean and difficult to work with, and now — shocker — no one wants to work with her." "With her talent, she should have taken Broadway by storm and scored the lead in a hit movie musical or two. And this isn't about her being more or less talented than anyone else in the Glee cast, but her voice and acting style were made for musical theatre." – u/DramaBrat 7. "I used to love Boy Meets World, and based on interviews they did after the show, they all thought they would be big, but none of them got any work for a while. I think they're all working now in various fields, but I'm surprised they didn't immediately shoot in popularity once the show ended." "I heard an interview with Danielle Fishel where she basically said that at the time the show ended, she had a big ego and thought she was too good for daytime soaps, but no one else wanted to hire her (I'm paraphrasing something I read years ago, so don't quote me)." – u/pink_highlight 8. "Charlie Sheen could have been one of the greats. Went from Platoon in 1986 to Wall Street in 1987, and then he shot his fiancé and future wife of John Travolta, Kelly Preston, in the arm "accidentally" by 1990. And then a series of ups and downs before we all saw the unraveling into tiger blood and 'winning' two decades later. 9. "Pretty sure Gina Carano squandered her career." "She made a few movies but was really breaking out in The Mandaloria n as Cara Dune. It looked like she was gonna be the main character in a spin-off Disney+ series until she started spouting off stuff on Twitter that basically (if I heard correctly) got her fired from The Mandalorian and canceled her new show before it started. She may be able to recover, but time will tell." – u/barrett_g 10. "Katherine Heigl was everywhere, and then gone. She bad-mouthed so many people, writers, shows, and movies that it was inevitable." 11. "Kevin Spacey. You know why." 12. "Not an actor, but Mike Richards destroyed his career by seemingly giving himself the Jeopardy hosting job. "Everyone was annoyed when he was announced as host, then his past comments came out, so he stepped down from the hosting gig and now he's also out as executive producer." – u/OrangeTree81 13. " Michael Richards from Seinfeld. But at least he's not at the top of the Google results anymore." 14. "James Franco. I'm surprised no one brought him up yet." 15. "I'd argue Shia Labeouf, but despite everything that has happened he still seems to remain active." 16. " Joe Son, the guy who played Random Task in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. He was arrested for vandalism, and then when the police took a DNA sample, they found he was also guilty in a rape case several years prior. And then he killed his cellmate, so he'll be in jail until the 2030s." 17. "Crispin Glover. After Back To The Future, he could have built a great career, except he was really a strange person and not very good at hiding it. Though he has been able to consistently find work in low-budget/indie projects, he could have been an A-lister if he weren't such an oddball." 18. "Cas Anvar. He was the main character in The Expans e, a SciFi show that has been skyrocketing in popularity since being picked up by Amazon. He had credible accusations of sexual harassment leveled against him that ended with him being removed from the show." – u/Acrylic_
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NCAA Tournament Sunday Scoreboard
Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Mid-Major Men's Scoreboard No. 2 Alabama 80, No. 7 Saint Mary's 66 — East Region Chris Youngblood (Alabama) - 13 points, 4-of-5 FG Mitchell Saxen (Saint Mary's) - 15 points, five rebounds, three steals Harry Wessels (Saint Mary's) - 12 points, eight rebounds, three blocks Nate Oats' Crimson Tide took a lead midway through the first half and never relinquished it, keeping the Gaels at bay. It might've been a different story on another day — Saint Mary's dominated the rebounding and turnover battle, but an ugly 34% from the field and 21% from three spelled the end for the WCC's regular-season champs. Star guard Augustas Marciulionis couldn't get going, sputtering to a 3-of-11 night, and nobody else outside of Saxen could pick up the slack enough to make a late surge. No. 4 Maryland 72, No. 12 Colorado State 71 - West Region Derik Queen (Maryland) - 17 points, six rebounds, two blocks Nique Clifford (Colorado State) - 21 points, seven rebounds, six assists Jalen Lake (Colorado State) - 13 points, two rebounds, two assists Advertisement When Jalen Lake's deep, lead-taking 3-pointer splashed through the hoop with six seconds remaining, it stood out not just as the moment of the night, but maybe the moment of the Tournament so far. Moments later, when Derik Queen's buzzer-beating layup kissed sweetly off the glass and through the mesh, Lane's jumper had been upstaged — in both respects. For the Rams, instead of a cathartic, now-you-see-me-now-you-don't ticket punch to the Sweet 16, it was heartbreak, as they looked on with dejected faces while Maryland snatched their season out from under their noses in the rudest way possible. CSU, like Saint Mary's, didn't cower against powerful opposition, winning the rebound battle handily. It was the 3-point shot (24%) that did them in, and Maryland's 'Crab Five' (all of whom scored in double digits) did just enough to take advantage. No. 2 Michigan State 71, No. 10 New Mexico 63 — South Region Jaden Akins (Michigan State) - 16 points, 7-of-11 FG Nelly Junior Joseph (New Mexico) - 16 points, seven rebounds, 7-of-9 FG Donovan Dent (New Mexico) - 14 points, six assists, 7-of-18 FG Advertisement It wasn't a banner weekend for the Pitino family; Rick's St. John's fell to Arkansas on Saturday before he flew across the country to watch Michigan State eliminate Richard's New Mexico. (Rick looking on as his son suffered the same fate he did had some real A Bronx Tale feel to it, admittedly.) On the court, the Lobos took control, opening up a 10-point cushion in the first half before the athletic, deep Spartan roster slowly started to wrest control. A huge Akins three late in the second half gave Michigan State the cushion they needed, and Junior Joseph's fifth foul moments later sealed the deal. New Mexico looked the part of a rival, but sent MSU to the free throw line 28 times — and Dent's subpar night wasn't enough to keep the last mid-major in the tournament. Elsewhere around the Madness No. 1 Florida 77, No. 8 UConn 75 — West Region Walter Clayton Jr. (Florida) - 23 points, 5-of-8 3PT Alijah Martin (Florida) - 18 points, four rebounds, 7-of-12 FG Liam McNeeley (UConn) - 22 points, three assists, 6-of-16 FG No 1. Duke 89, No. 9 Baylor 66 — East Region Tyrese Proctor (Duke) - 25 points, 9-of-10 FG Cooper Flagg (Duke) - 18 points, nine rebounds, six assists VJ Edgecombe (Baylor) - 16 points, six rebounds, 6-of-12 FG No. 3 Kentucky 84, No. 6 Illinois 75 — Midwest Region Koby Brea (Kentucky) - 23 points, six rebounds, 10-of-16 FG Otega Oweh (Kentucky) - 15 points, four rebounds, 6-of-12 FG Kylan Boswell (Illinois) - 23 points, six assists, 9-of-14 FG No. 6 Ole Miss 91, No. 3 Iowa State 78 — South Region Sean Pedulla (Ole Miss) - 20 points, eight assists, 6-of-13 FG Jaemyn Brakefield (Ole Miss) - 19 points, 6-of-8 FG Curtis Jones (Iowa State) - 26 points, four rebounds, 9-of-17 FG No. 4 Arizona 87, No. 5 Oregon 83 — East Region Caleb Love (Arizona) - 29 points, nine rebounds, four assists Tobe Awaka (Arizona) - 12 points, 14 rebounds, 6-of-8 FG Jackson Shelstad (Oregon) 25 points, 9-of-14 FG Mid-Major Women's Scoreboard No. 1 UCLA 84, No. 8 Richmond 67 — Los Angeles Region Lauren Betts (UCLA) - 30 points, 14 rebounds, 14-of-17 FG Maggie Doogan (Richmond) - 27 points, seven assists, six rebounds Rachel Ullstrom (Richmond) - 18 points, seven rebounds, 7-of-11 FG Advertisement Richmond hung really tough with the top-overall seed. The Spiders led by two after the first quarter and were tied at halftime. The Atlantic 10 regular-season champions shot a scorching 65% (15-of-23) and 73% (8-of-11) from deep in the opening 20 minutes. It looked as though an upset was brewing in Westwood. But it was not to be. The Bruins outscored the Spiders 29-7 in the third quarter, which included separate runs of 10 and 13 straight points. Richmond shot 20% (3-for-15) with five turnovers, while UCLA converted on 55% (11-for-20) of its shots. Elsewhere around the Madness No, 1 South Carolina 64, No. 9 Indiana 53 — Columbia Region Bree Hall (South Carolina) - 11 points, 4-of-6 FG Chloe Kitts (South Carolina) - 10 points, 11 rebounds Shay Ciezki (Indiana) - 12 points, 5-of-10 FG No. 2 Duke 59, No. 10 Oregon 53 — Durham Region Ashlon Jackson (Duke) - 20 points, 5-of-9 3FG Reigan Richardson (Duke) - 13 points, six rebounds, 6-of-10 FG Deja Kelly (Oregon) - 20 points No. 2 TCU 85, No. 7 Louisville 70 — Fort Worth Region Agnes Emma-Nnopu (TCU) - 23 points, 8-of-12 FG Hailey Van Lith (TCU) - 16 points, 10 assists Jayda Curry (Louisville) - 41 points, 6-of-12 3FG, five assists No. 3 Notre Dame 76, No. 6 Michigan 55 — South Bend Region Hannah Hidalgo (Notre Dame) - 21 points, 8-of-14 FG Liatu King (Notre Dame) - 18 points, 15 rebounds, 7-of-7 FG Olivia Olson (Michigan) - 20 points No. 5 Kansas State 80, No. 4 Kentucky 79 (OT) — Lexington Region Temira Poindexter (Kansas State) - 24 points, six rebounds Serena Sundell (Kansas State) - 19 points, 14 assists Clara Strack (Kentucky) - 22 points, eight rebounds No. 5 Ole Miss 69, No. 4 Baylor 63 — Waco Region Sira Thienou (Ole Miss) - 16 points, six rebounds Madison Scott (Ole Miss) - 14 points Aaronette Vonleh (Baylor) - 16 points, 8-of-10 FG No. 5 Tennessee 82, No. 4 Ohio State 67 — Columbus Region Talaysia Cooper (Tennessee) - 19 points, eight rebounds, seven steals, five assists Zee Spearman (Tennessee) - 17 points, 8-of-10 FG, five rebounds Jaloni Cambridge (Ohio State) - 19 points, five rebounds Advertisement More from
