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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nicole Scherzinger Complements Ornate Gown With Jimmy Choo Platform Sandals at Entertainment Community Fund Gala
Nicole Scherzinger showed her support for those that work in the arts by attending the Entertainment Community Fund Gala in New York City on Monday, dressing up for the occasion in a sleek black gown and matching Jimmy Choo platform sandals. The 'Sunset Blvd.' actress modeled a strapless black dress with an ornately beaded bodice showcasing a textural wavy design. This was contrasted by a silky mermaid-style skirt with the material gently gathered at the waist; the full-length skirt also featured a slit in front. The singer wore her hair back for the occasion with wavy face-framing tendrils in front while uniquely bulky bangles and large rings accessorized her look. More from Footwear News Jimmy Choo, Malbon Return to the Golf Course for Second Collaboration Tiffany Haddish Shows Toes in Black Giuseppe Zanotti 7-Inch Heels at FGI Rising Star Awards Moving on to Scherzinger's shoes, the former Pussycat Doll wore a pair of platform sandals from Jimmy Choo, specifically the brand's Rosie style. The shoes feature criss-cross satin straps with a knot at the center, creating an open-toe moment. The back is enclosed but features almond-shaped cutouts allowing for more skin to peek through. A slender buckled strap wraps around the ankle while a slight platform makes the silhouette all the more prominent. A towering stiletto heel offered Scherzinger a remarkable elevation. Jimmy Choo Rosie Platform Sandals On Sale 50% off Buy Now at net-a-porter $525 The Rosie style from Jimmy Choo has previously been worn by Emily Blunt, though she showcased a gold version of the shoe. As for Scherzinger, her past footwear looks have included Carolina Herrera cap-toe pumps, glossy black Gianvito Rossi pumps and black mule heels, among other noteworthy shoe moments. The Entertainment Community Fund Gala Red Carpet Shoes [PHOTOS] View Gallery38 Images Launch Gallery: The Entertainment Community Fund Gala Red Carpet Shoes [PHOTOS] Best of Footwear News Florence Pugh's Glamorous Yet Modern Red Carpet Shoe Style [PHOTOS] Anna Kendrick's Best Shoes and Red Carpet Style, From Minidresses to Power Suits Awkwafina's Sleek Shoe Style Through the Years [PHOTOS]
New York Post
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Denzel Washington has a pointed response to $900 ‘Othello' ticket prices
The 'Othello' ticket prices are high — but Denzel Washington's self-confidence is higher. The 70-year-old actor made no apologies for the astronomical ticket prices for 'Othello' on Broadway in an interview with Entertainment Tonight at the Entertainment Community Fund Gala on Monday. When a reporter mentioned that some seats for the show cost 'upwards of $900,' Washington responded, 'But as low as $50. People don't talk about that.' Advertisement The actor was likely referring to the $49 student rush tickets. 10 Denzel Washington in 'Othello' on Broadway. Bruce Glikas/WireImage 10 Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal in 'Othello' on opening night on March 23. Bruce Glikas/WireImage Advertisement 'It's gotta make you feel like you're Beyoncé or Jay-Z, with tickets being in demand like that?' the reporter said to the Oscar winner. After laughing at her question, Washington replied, 'I haven't quite felt like that. I can't sing or rap.' Washington is starring as the title role in the Shakespearean tragedy alongside Jake Gyllenhaal, who plays Iago. The show sold over $2.8 million in tickets during its first full week of previews at the Barrymore Theater last month, becoming the highest-grossing Broadway play ever at the time. The record has since been surpassed by the similarly pricey 'Good Night, and Good Luck,' starring George Clooney, which grossed $3.88 million last week. Advertisement 10 Jake Gyllenhaal and Denzel Washington star in 'Othello.' Othello 'I've been blessed beyond measure for a long time,' Washington told ET as he elaborated on the production's success. 'I'm not bragging, but I've been a part of sold-out shows before.' 10 Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal during the curtain call of 'Othello' on opening night. Splash / 10 An ad for 'Othello' in front of the Barrymore Theatre. Christopher Sadowski Advertisement 10 The Barrymore Theatre in New York City. Christopher Sadowski 'God has blessed me with a great ability, and I'm humbled by the reaction and the response that we're getting, and I'm humbled by the opportunity to share with celebrity, or to use my celebrity to help others,' he continued. 'That's what it's about.' The 'Gladiator II' star went on, 'I'm in the service business. You know, you learn the first part of your life, you earn the second part of your life and you return in the third part of your life. I'm in the return phase of life. So I'm returning, I'm giving back to others.' 10 Denzel Washington at the 'Othello' opening night celebration at Tavern on the Green on March 23. Getty Images 'Eventually we're all gonna return to the spoil,' Washington added. 'But that's what's important to me. Giving. Not the hype about what I'm doing. That's for other people to talk about.' The 'Othello' ticket prices were ripped in a March 8 column by Post theater critic Johnny Oleksinski, who later said the people behind the show withdrew his invitation to review it in response. 10 Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal promoting 'Othello.' Nancy Kaszerman/ZUMA Press Wire / Oleksinski ultimately attended 'Othello' by purchasing a $290 limited-view ticket, paid for by The Post, on the far right orchestra. Advertisement He called the show 'dull' in his two-star notice, though he did compliment Washington's 'formidable' performance. 'Othello' director Kenny Leon previously defended the ticket prices to the Daily Mail last month, comparing seeing the show to watching a Los Angeles Lakers game or a Beyoncé concert. 10 'Othello' stars Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal on stage. Getty Images 10 Kenny Leon at opening night of 'Othello' on March 23. Getty Images Advertisement 'So to me, with a commercial industry, people are paying what they think it's worth,' Leon, 69, said. 'A guy showed up the other night and he said, 'I paid $921 for this ticket and you know what? I don't want a cent back. I want to figure out how to come back.'' 'That's what I feel proud of every night,' the Tony winner continued. 'I have a 1,000 people in there and it's so diverse. I have young people, I have people that are all economic ranges. We have student tickets for this show. We have digital lotteries everyday.' 'I'm proud of the box office and I'm proud of what's on the stage,' Leon said.
Buzz Feed
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Denzel Washington Had A Curveball Response When Asked About His 'Othello' Broadway Tickets Selling For Over $900, And I'm Intrigued To Hear What You Think
As you'll probably know, Denzel Washington is back on Broadway, starring as the titular character in Shakespeare's Othello alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. Marking the first time the Shakespeare classic has been on Broadway in over 40 years, the Othello revival has been getting a lot of attention since it opened at the Barrymore Theatre last month. But, aside from its celebrity stars, the most significant talking point of the new production has undoubtedly been the hefty ticket prices. Right now, the best seats for Othello are selling for $921, with prices starting at $216. The production broke box office history in March, becoming the highest-grossing Broadway play ever, bringing in $2.8 million before its opening night. There has been a lot of discussion online about the cost of the tickets, and amid the backlash, the play's director, Kenny Leon, spoke out to defend the ticket prices by comparing them to what people might pay to see Beyoncé or sit courtside at a Lakers game. 'I love LeBron James. When we go to a basketball game, you get a floor seat. So to me, with a commercial industry, people are paying what they think it's worth,' he said in March. 'A guy showed up the other night and he said, 'I paid $921 for this ticket and you know what? I don't want a cent back. I want to figure out how to come back.' That's what I feel proud of every night," he continued. "I have 1000 people in there, and it's so diverse.' Now, a month into Othello 's limited run, Denzel has weighed in on the discussion about the ticket prices. Speaking on the red carpet at the Entertainment Community Fund Gala on Monday, the Oscar winner was asked about 'tickets going for upwards of $900,' which prompted him to highlight what he feels is being overlooked in the discourse. 'But as low as $50, [too],' he said with a big grin. 'People don't talk about that. You heard what I just said, right?' Though he doesn't go into more detail about this point, Denzel was seemingly referring to the limited number of $49 tickets released on the day of each performance, reserved especially for students. In response, the Entertainment Tonight reporter continued to ask Denzel about the wild 'demand' for tickets — and whether the whole thing has him feeling like 'Beyoncé and Jay-Z,' as his director previously implied. 'Beyoncé and Jay-Z?! I haven't quite felt like that… I can't sing or rap,' he joked. 'I've been blessed beyond measure for a long time. I'm not bragging, but I've been a part of sold-out shows before. God has blessed me with a great ability, and I'm humbled by the reaction and the response that we're getting. I'm humbled by the opportunity to use my celebrity to help others. That's what it's about.' Entertainment Tonight / Via "I'm in the service business. You learn the first part of your life, you earn the second part of your life, and you return in the third part of your life. I'm in the return phase of life, so I'm returning, I'm giving back to others," he continued. "That's what's important to me — giving, not the hype about what I'm doing." Well, I guess he has a point, and it's definitely great that the play is accessible for students! But, $49 tickets or no $49 tickets, $921 is still a crazy amount to charge, IMO. What do you think of Denzel's take? LMK in the comments.
The Guardian
22-04-2025
- General
- The Guardian
Pope Francis mourners and a boy's pigeon: photos of the day
Women show portraits of the late Pope Francis as they wait to be allowed in to the apostolic nunciature to offer their condolences Photograph: Dita Alangkara/AP People pray as they pay their respects near a portrait of Pope Francis displayed inside Myeongdong Cathedral Photograph: Getty Images People gather near St Peter's Square after the death of Pope Francis Photograph: Mohammed Salem/Reuters People walk near a statue of Pope Pius IX at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, after the death of Pope Francis Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters Members of the media work in front of the Vatican Photograph: Hannah McKay/Reuters Men inspect destroyed bulldozers and other vehicles at the Jabaliya municipality garage, which was hit by an Israeli bombardment Photograph: Bashar Taleb/AFP/Getty Images The US vice-president, JD Vance (centre), watches a cultural performance with his sons Vivek (left) and Ewan during their tour of the Amber Fort Photograph: Kenny Holston/AFP/Getty Images Arafat al-Qafarna, one of the Palestinian children displaced by Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, spends his time playing with a pigeon at the large conference hall of the Islamic University, which has been turned into a temporary shelter. Arafat, who fled with his family from the northern city of Beit Hanoun, is living with the birds he brought from his home and has been feeding for some time Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images Palestinians examine the rubble of destroyed buildings after an Israeli attack Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images Somali national army trainee soldiers take part in military drills in Hiilweyne training institute in a base north of Mogadishu. Two thousand men are being trained at the base Photograph:Emperor Naruhito (centre), Empress Masako (2nd right) and other royal family members walk down a hill to greet guests during the spring garden party at the Akasaka Palace imperial garden Photograph: Shuji Kajiyama/AP Pool/AFP/Getty Images France's president, Emmanuel Macron (centre) and his wife, Brigitte Macron, arrive for a ceremony at the Colonne de la Victoire war memorial. Macron started a five-day trip focused on France's strategy in the Indian Ocean Photograph: Ludovic Marin/AFP/Getty Images A child does his homework at a school operating as a shelter for those fleeing gang violence Photograph: Odelyn Joseph/AP Volunteers descend cliffs via safety ropes to clean garbage left by tourists in Zhejiang province Photograph: VCG/Getty Images Denzel Washington (left) and Spike Lee attend the Entertainment Community Fund Gala at the Marriott Marquis Photograph: CJ Rivera/Invision/AP Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister, talks with young pupils as she visits Palace Fields primary school with Karen Shore, the Labour candidate for the Runcorn and Helsby byelection Photograph:The Conservative party leader, Kemi Badenoch, and MP Laura Trott speak with Fidelity Weston (centre), the owner of Romshed organic farm in Kent while on the local election campaign trail Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA Maria Franz of the neo-folk group Heilung performs at O2 Apollo Photograph: Katja Ogrin/Redferns
