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New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
New Yawkas have the most confident US accents — think this Joe Pesci line
Do I amuse you? The Big Apple boasts the most confident sounding accents in the US, a recent study found. The unique tone, marked by dropped 'R's, shifted vowels (like coffee becoming 'caw-fee') and tough talk — often thought of as a specific Brooklyn or Bronx sound, is particularly associated with working-class, multi-generational New Yawkas. 5 Actor Joe Pesci's had roles with memorable New York accents. Getty Images Think Joe Pesci's 'Funny how' in 'Goodfellas' and Chazz Palminteri's iconic 'Now youse can't leave' in 'A Bronx Tale' — or anything Fran Drescher. 'There's a rhythm to it that cuts through small talk and its placement and resonance tends to sit further forward giving it a brighter sound — which tends to resonate louder in most spaces,' voice coach Molly Parker told The Post. 5 Fran Drescher's New York accent is part of her brand. Ron Adar/Shutterstock The distinctive New Yawk City sound, Parker said, is attributed to its quick and punchy flow and unfiltered nature — traits in the accent's musicality associated with confidence and assertiveness. Brooklyn-born stand-up comedian Elyse DeLucci calls it passionate. 'I think it's the force with which the words come out of the mouth,' DeLucci tells The Post. 'New Yorkers, we speak almost from our diaphragm. It's very confident sounding. You know, we walk into the store and we're like, 'How you doing?' You walk in like you own the joint.' DeLucci, who hosts a podcast called 'New York Tawk,' described her accent as 'nasal, raspy…. almost a little masculine at times' but said 'it's a diehard New York accent for sure.' 5 DeLucci was not surprised the New York accent was found to be the most confident. Helayne Seidman Answering Service Care picked the brains of more than 2,000 Americans for its study. To no one's surprise, the Southern accent — most commonly associated with Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Virginia and South Carolina — was found to be the most charming. 'The Southern accents tend to have a slower pace, musical intonation, and warmth in their vowel sounds, which could evoke friendliness or approachability,' said Parker. 5 Piper no! America fell in love with Posey Parker's character – Victoria Ratliff's South Carolina accent on White Lotus. Stefano Delia/HBO America was certainly charmed by Posey Parker's snotty North Carolina accent in White Lotus ('Piper, no!') and Matthew McConaughey's 'alright, alright, alright' in 'Dazed and Confused' is still part of the American zeitgeist more than 30 years after it made its debut. But researchers also found the Southern twang is becoming extinct in younger generations, as people from all over the US flock south, particularly since the pandemic. 5 McConaughey's Texan accent has charmed Hollywood for more than three decades. Getty Images for IMDb The Hawaiian accent, meanwhile, was found to be the most soothing – highlighting its melodic, laid back and welcoming nature.
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The final Around The Horn opened with one last 'Goodfellas' tribute
The final Around The Horn opened with one last 'Goodfellas' tribute Friday was an emotional day for fans of ESPN's iconic talk show Around the Horn, which broadcast its final episode after more than 23 years on the air. For longtime viewers, however, the show began with a perfect callback. Tony Reali, who has hosted the show since 2004, is a major fan of the movie "Goodfellas" and has previously acted out parodies from the film. To begin the final episode, Reali reenacted a prior bit in which he performed a studio tour in the vein of the iconic club scene from "Goodfellas." AROUND THE HORN: Tony Reali's show evolved beyond 'Sports Shouting' and into ESPN's pantheon To begin the final episode, Reali referenced the iconic Henry Hill line in the opening scene, "As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster." In Reali's version, he said, "As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a sportscaster." For reference, here's the scene from "Goodfellas." (Warning: The following clip contains NSFW language and content) As mentioned above, it was not only an homage to the movie but also to one of the most iconic moments in the history of "Around the Horn," in which Reali performed a studio tour themed to the movie during the early days of the show's run. While the more than two-decade run of "Around the Horn" is coming to an end, there was plenty of fan service to be found in the show's final episode.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The final Around The Horn opened with one last 'Goodfellas' tribute
Friday was an emotional day for fans of ESPN's iconic talk show Around the Horn, which broadcast its final episode after more than 23 years on the air. For longtime viewers, however, the show began with a perfect callback. Tony Reali, who has hosted the show since 2004, is a major fan of the movie "Goodfellas" and has previously acted out parodies from the film. To begin the final episode, Reali reenacted a prior bit in which he performed a studio tour in the vein of the iconic club scene from "Goodfellas." AROUND THE HORN: Tony Reali's show evolved beyond 'Sports Shouting' and into ESPN's pantheon To begin the final episode, Reali referenced the iconic Henry Hill line in the opening scene, "As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster." In Reali's version, he said, "As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a sportscaster." As far back as I can remember I always wanted to be a sportscaster... — Around the Horn (@AroundtheHorn) May 23, 2025 For reference, here's the scene from "Goodfellas." (Warning: The following clip contains NSFW language and content) As mentioned above, it was not only an homage to the movie but also to one of the most iconic moments in the history of "Around the Horn," in which Reali performed a studio tour themed to the movie during the early days of the show's run. While the more than two-decade run of "Around the Horn" is coming to an end, there was plenty of fan service to be found in the show's final episode. This article originally appeared on College Sports Wire: Around the Horn: Last episode begins with final 'Goodfellas' tribute
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Sopranos' Star Lorraine Bracco Reveals She Still Owns $1 Home in ‘Sparse' Italian Town—5 Years After Documenting Gut Renovation on HGTV
'Sopranos' star Lorraine Bracco is a lifelong New York resident—but she cemented a strong tie to her Italian roots in 2020 when she purchased one of the country's now-infamous $1 homes, a property that she has now revealed she still owns to this day. Bracco, 70, was born and raised in Brooklyn and now lives in the Hamptons; but five years ago, when the opportunity arose to snap up a home in Sicily—where her father's family is from—she leapt at the chance, even documenting her renovation of the dwelling on HGTV's hit series 'My Big Italian Adventure.' Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, Bracco explained that, when she purchased the abode in Sambuca di Sicilia, it was a 'sparse town' that was 'hoping to attract residents,' and believed that a one euro home program was the ideal way to bring in more people and revive the economy. 'I still have my 200-year-old villa in Sambuca di Sicilia, in Sicily. I bought it for one euro in 2020,' she shared. 'The sparse town was hoping to attract residents. My renovation was featured on the TV series 'My Big Italian Adventure.' The people there are so warm.' During her renovation of the home, Bracco told HGTV that she would be splitting her time between New York and Italy in order to oversee much of the work that was being done to her property—which was in a very rundown state and needed a drastic overhaul before it could be lived in. She gave herself and her team five months and $145,000 to complete the project, which required a roof replacement and for the dwelling to be stripped down to the studs. At the time, Bracco revealed that she was actually the one who reached out to HGTV to ask if the network would be interested in documenting her renovation process, explaining to the New York Times that she knew she'd face a multitude of challenges along the way, not least because she spoke no Italian and had never actually visited Sicily before. 'There would have been a lot of reasons not to do it, but I was so intrigued,' she explained. 'I said to myself, what do I have to lose? What is the downside?' Still, there was a great deal to be done, with Bracco noting that while, on paper, she had purchased a townhouse, in reality she found herself saddled with 'three freakin' rock walls.' 'I mean, it was a disaster,' she went on. So much so that Bracco ended up going well over budget, she revealed—spending between $250,000 and $300,000, around double what she had planned for. The actress, who is also known for her roles in 'Goodfellas' and the TNT drama 'Rizzoli & Isles,' did not reveal to the WSJ how often she visits the property; however, she noted that she has just made another exciting real estate purchase a little closer to home. 'Today, I live in the Hamptons on Long Island. I moved into my first house out here about 20 years ago,' she said. 'At the time, my kids promised to come and stay all the time if I bought it. And they did. I recently sold it and bought another contemporary home.' Bracco is a longtime New Yorker, having been born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, where she and her family lived until she was 9, and the neighborhood became too 'dangerous' for them to stay there, she explained. It was then that the Braccos made the move to Long Island, relocating to a 'two-story, white house with medium-blue trim,' from where her dad made the commute into Manhattan for his job at Fulton Fish Market, while her mother remained at home with the kids. Her first brush with European living came when she was a recent high school graduate pursuing a career in modeling and was sent to Paris by her agency, Wilhelmina. 'When I arrived, I felt I'd been there my whole life. Paris was so comfortable. I started work the second day and did shoots for all the French magazines. I also modeled for Jean Paul Gaultier and became his muse,' she recalled of the 10 years she spent living in the European city. While she was living in Paris, Bracco began taking acting classes after a chance meeting with Hollywood legend Catherine Deneuve, who told her that she believed a role on the big or small screen would be perfect for her. After returning to New York, along with her daughter, Margaux, Bracco said that a career in acting just seemed a better fit, describing it as 'more emotionally rewarding than modeling.' She managed to secure several roles, almost immediately, but it was her appearance in the hit movie 'Goodfellas' that really cemented Bracco's status as a Hollywood star. Domino's Founder Asks $8.75M for His Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Estate With a Sports Complex and a Three-Story Treehouse A $1 Billion Tax Bill Is Looming Over Boston Homeowners Come On Barbie, Let's Go Party! Palm Beach Oceanfront Dream House Is All Dolled Up for Sale
Perth Now
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Robert De Niro receives Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival
Robert De Niro has received an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The 81-year-old actor accepted the prestigious accolade from Leonardo DiCaprio on the opening night of the film festival on Tuesday (13.05.25). During a lengthy tribute to his former co-star, DiCaprio said: "Growing up in Los Angeles, every young actor I knew watched De Niro's work. "We studied him, trying to understand how he immersed himself so completely in his characters. He created the blueprint. He wasn't just another great actor, he was the actor." DiCaprio, 50, starred opposite De Niro in 'This Boy's Life', the 1993 coming-of-age drama film. And the Hollywood star recalled a humorous incident involving his former co-star. DiCaprio shared: "The audition process was a tough one. Lots of competition. None of us knew who would get the part … at 15 or 16 years old, I did the only thing I couldn't think to stand. I screamed at him at the top of my lungs. "The room burst into laughing. Later that day, as the story goes, Bob was getting on his plane with a producer. Art Linson asked, 'Who do you want to play the part?' And in classic De Niro fashion, he replied, 'Second kid from the last.' Luckily, that second kid was me, and that moment changed my life forever, started my entire career in the world of cinema." What's more, DiCaprio observed that De Niro's words always carry weight - regardless of what he's talking about. The movie star said: "That's the thing about Bob: he doesn't say much, but when he does, it matters. Whether it's for his friends, his family, fighting for democracy or supporting the art of filmmaking - he shows up." De Niro subsequently took to the stage to receive the Palme d'Or. The 'Goodfellas' actor used his acceptance speech to slam US President Donald Trump's recent decision to impose a 100 percent tariff on films made in foreign countries. De Niro - who is widely recognised as one of the greatest actors of his generation - said: "You can't put a price on creativity, but apparently you can put a tariff on it. Of course, this is unacceptable. All of these attacks are unacceptable. And this isn't just an American problem, it's a global one. "And like a film, we can't just all sit back and watch. We have to act now. Without violence, but with great passion and determination." De Niro also encouraged fans and people connected to the movie industry to cherish the Cannes Film Festival, describing it as a "glorious" event. He said: "Tonight, and for the next 11 days, we show our strength and commitment by celebrating art in this glorious festival."
