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New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Pacers' T.J. McConnell taunts Timothee Chalamet, Kylie Jenner and Ben Stiller in surreal moment
T.J. McConnell gave the star-studded celebrity row at Madison Square Garden a little taunting after hitting a 3 in the first half of Game 5 between the Knicks and Pacers on Thursday night. The Pacers point guard knocked down a 3-pointer with 3:14 left in the first quarter to cut the Knicks' lead to 25-18, and on his way back up the court to play defense, he flexed on the celebrity supporters, which was captured by a photographer and posted to social media by the team's X account. The hilarious photo shows McConnell gesturing toward the stunned row, which included Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh, Timothée Chalamet and girlfriend Kylie Jenner, and Ben Stiller. The image shows the reaction of the crew with varying degrees of emotions. T.J. McConnell of the Indiana Pacers shooting the ball during Game 5 on May 29, 2025. NBAE via Getty Images Stiller, who is off on the edge of the frame on the right, appeared to be staring McConnell down as Teller seemed to be making a face of frustration mixed with some resignation. Chalamet didn't seem to notice, and Jenner looked almost surprised as McConnell celebrated in their direction. While the trey felt like a big one, the Knicks maintained control throughout much of Thursday's Game 5 at MSG. T.J. McConnell jumps for a rebound during the first quarter of Game 5. Jason Szenes / New York Post The building was packed with stars, aside from the ones McConnell appeared to gesture to. Celebrity fans Spike Lee and Tracy Morgan occupied their usual courtside seats, while TV personalities Gayle King and Michael Strahan also sat front row. 'Law & Order: SVU' stars Mariska Hargitay and Kelli Giddish made the trip to the Garden for the game, as did singer Shaboozey, 'Sopranos' star Michael Imperioli and 'Euphoria' star Maude Apatow. Thursday's game did appear to disprove WFAN host Boomer Esiason's presumption, which he made on his morning sports talk show, that the team played better on the road because they 'hate' playing in front of the celebs at MSG.
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
New York Post
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Brother of actor who played Paulie Walnuts on ‘Sopranos' is one of the priests who elected new pope
Father's brother was in 'the family!' One of the priests in Rome for the conclave is the brother of the actor who played famed 'Sopranos' mobster Paul 'Paulie Walnuts' Gualtieri, according to a report. Among the Roman Catholic cardinals casting secret ballots this week is Father Robert Sirico — who fans of the show noticed is a dead ringer for the fictional mafia underboss. The man of God is the elder brother of the late Tony Sirico, who played Tony Soprano's brutal and wise-cracking chief henchmen on the trailblazing New Jersey-based crime drama, the UK Mirror reported. 3 Father Robert Sirico is the elder brother of the actor who played Paul 'Paulie Walnuts' Gualtieri on 'The Sopranos.' The odd-couple siblings grew up in an Italian-American Catholic family in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn and remained close despite their dramatically different career paths, the outlet reported. Fans spotted that the cardinal had a famous look-alike after he appeared in an interview on Wednesday discussing how long the conclave voting process may take. Father Sirico — who is also the co-founder of the conservative think tank The Emeritus of the Acton Institute — gave a heartfelt tribute when his brother died in July 2022 at age 79, saying he 'absolved him of his sins' on his deathbed. 3 Father Robert Sirico is among the 133 cardinals who will vote in Rome on a new Pope. Acton Institute 'I sensed that the end was coming. So as we sat in a private location, I pulled out a Confessional Stole from my pocket. I looked into his eyes and I said, 'How about that confession?' Father Sirico said in a death announcement. 3 Mobster Paul 'Paulie Walnuts' Gualtieri was played by Tony Sirico on 'The Sopranos.' Getty Images 'My brother agreed and I did one of the most significant things a priest can do for another human being. I absolved him of all of his sins,' he said. Before his big break, the actor had a checkered past with 28 arrests charges reportedly including robbery, assault and gun possession. He also made an appearance in the films 'Godfather: Part II' and 'Goodfellas.' During the conclave meetings, 133 eligible cardinals are sequestered inside the Vatican to pray and vote for the next pope. A two-thirds majority is required to elect a new pope.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Charley Scalies Dies: ‘The Wire' & ‘The Sopranos' Actor Was 84
Charley Scalies, a character actor who appeared in HBO's The Wire and The Sopranos and was a former business executive, died May 1 at the age of 84 following a protracted battle with Alzheimer's. The news was confirmed via a public obituary and his daughter Anne Marie Scalies' statement to The Hollywood Reporter. More from Deadline 'The Sopranos' Creator Worried James Gandolfini Wasn't "Threatening Enough" James Gandolfini's Son On Potential 'Sopranos' Prequel Series & Reprising Tony Soprano Role Sky Buys Remastered 'Homicide: Life On The Street' 'Best known first and foremost as a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend,' the obit read, 'whose life reflected a rich blend of professional achievement, creative passion, and a true joy for life. His favorite audience was always seated around the dinner table.' Born Charles J. Scalies, Jr. on July 19, 1940 in Philadelphia, the performer entertained patrons of his father's pool hall in South Philly with impressions and jokes beginning at a young age. He graduated from St. Joseph's College and began performing on stage via community and dinner theater productions in the early '90s. These roles included Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls, Billy Flynn in Chicago and the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz with the St. Francis Players in Springfield, Penn. He marked his silver screen debut in the James Foley-directed Al Pacino vehicle Two Bits, set in his native South Philadelphia in the 1930s. However, Scalies is best known for his role as Thomas 'Horseface' Pakusa, a loyal dockworker and union member in Season 2 of The Wire. He also appeared as Coach Molinaro in Season 5 of The Sopranos opposite star James Gandolfini, in the episode titled 'The Test Dream.' His television credits additionally include Homicide: Life on the Street, Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, and Cold Case. In film, he appeared in 12 Monkeys (1995), Liberty Heights (1999) and Jersey Girl (2004). Scalies also ventured into screenwriting, authoring a screenplay titled It Takes Balls, inspired by his dad's pool room in Philadelphia. Outside of the entertainment world, Scalies held the position of director of sales and contracts at Clifton Precision. He later established his own consulting firm, focusing on ISO 9000 auditing and quality management systems. He is survived by the 'true love and joy of his life,' his wife of 62 years, Angeline M. Scalies, his five children and four grandchildren. 'Charley emphasized the importance of family, stating that loving their mother, spending quality time, and teaching respect and hard work were key elements of fatherhood. He believed that a father's role is to guide children toward self-sufficiency. His wife, children, and grandchildren will miss his stories but will keep him in their hearts forever,' the obit read. Best of Deadline 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries 2024 Hollywood & Media Deaths: Photo Gallery & Obituaries Remembering Shelley Duvall: A Career In Photos
New York Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
At Jazz at Lincoln Center, Dave Chappelle Rallies to Keep ‘Tradition Alive'
Outside the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Wednesday night, hundreds of people in shimmering gowns and velvet tuxes waited for the program to begin. They snacked on popcorn from gold pinstriped bags and sipped cocktails in front of a wall lined with giant black-and-white photos of the jazz pianist and composer Duke Ellington. 'I love coming here,' said Alec Baldwin, as he posed with his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, who was wearing a plunging lilac gown and a cross necklace, on the red carpet at Jazz at Lincoln Center's annual fund-raising gala, which celebrated Ellington's 125th birthday. The couple, who married in 2012, star in a TLC reality TV show, 'The Baldwins.' Filmed as Mr. Baldwin faced trial for involuntary manslaughter, it focuses on their hectic family life with seven children, all age 11 and under, and eight pets. A judge dismissed the case in July. 'The kids aren't necessarily into the music I appreciate,' said Mr. Baldwin, 67, who wore a navy suit and a burgundy button-down. 'I like a lot of classical. I love Japanese jazz, too.' (Ms. Baldwin, 41, a fitness expert and podcast host, said she played a lot of Billie Eilish.) Another jazz fan in the crowd was Michael Imperioli, the 'Sopranos' star who recently played Dom Di Grasso, a smooth Hollywood producer, in the second season of 'The White Lotus.' He has not seen the new season yet, he said, but he plans to soon. 'I'm going to sit down and watch the whole thing in two days or something,' he said. 'I've been binging British detective shows.' The Baldwins and Mr. Imperioli were among a smattering of celebrities from the film, music and media worlds, including the journalist Joy Reid and Ellington's granddaughter, Mercedes Ellington. The evening, which was hosted by the actor and comedian Dave Chappelle, honored the philanthropist H.E. Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo and the jazz pianist and composer Toshiko Akiyoshi. Around 6:45 p.m., attendees began funneling into the theater. In front of the stage were two rows of table seating, topped with bags of popcorn and bottles of wine. The Baldwins shared a table with Chloe Breyer, the executive director of the Interfaith Center of New York, and Greg Scholl, the executive director of Jazz at Lincoln Center. As they waited for the concert to begin, which featured the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Ms. Baldwin sipped a glass of red wine, while Mr. Baldwin munched on a bag of popcorn and scrolled through his phone. Around 7:15 p.m., Mr. Chappelle took the stage. 'Man, you would've never thought you'd see me at an event like this, would you?' said Mr. Chappelle, the famously firebrand comedian. 'Don't worry, no bad words,' he joked. 'Just here to help out.' He then shared a lesser-known part of his biography: Before he was in the stand-up comedy scene, he attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C., a public high school with a focus on arts education. 'That school profoundly, profoundly, profoundly changed my life,' said Mr. Chappelle, who is an amateur jazz pianist. 'Duke Ellington was a guy who traveled all around the world just based off his talent. And as kids, we knew that it was possible, just because his energy was in the air.' Though he mostly stuck to the teleprompter, Mr. Chappelle did throw in a few ad-libs. ('You can't get one of the greatest comedians in the world to just read a teleprompter,' he said.) He took light aim at President Trump. 'It's up to us. We got to keep this tradition alive. This is one of the best things we got going in America,' he said. 'You see what Trump did at the Kennedy Center? You're next. He'll come here, 'I got to make jazz great again.' Oh, no! Oh, no!' Around 9:15 p.m., the members of the orchestra led a second-line procession that snaked through the atrium, as a dozen trumpeters, drummers and saxophonists played 'When the Saints Go Marching In.' Afterward, a few hundred dinner guests tucked into plates of roasted branzino, chatting at tables with views of Columbus Circle. Around 10 p.m., they began filtering down a hallway lined with a metallic gold curtain into Dizzy's Club, an intimate space with bamboo walls and windows overlooking Central Park. They danced until after midnight, as the Norman Edwards Jr. Excitement Band played swing standards like 'Take the 'A' Train,' and the lights of Manhattan twinkled behind them. 'It's heartening to see so many different generations here,' Ms. Ellington said. 'Music is the only thing that's going to really keep us going. We need it now more than ever.'
