RITA MORENO

Latinos have been part of Hollywood since the silent film era but are still underrepresented in front of and behind the camera.

The award-winning actress won an Oscar for her role in the 1961 film and laughingly recalled her inaccurate prediction.

Rita Moreno speaks with Bill Whitaker about the turmoil she went through early in her career, her 1961 portrayal of Anita in "West Side Story," and her role in Steven Spielberg's adaptation of the Broadway classic.

Every Oscar show has its big moments, but Will Smith’s slap heard ’round the world overshadowed them all this year.

94th Academy Awards - Show Sebastian Yatra performs "Dos Oruguitas" from "Encanto" at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello)The Latest on the Oscars (all times local):6:10 p.m.“Encanto” has won the Oscar for best animated feature. — Associated Press’ Tim Reynolds___5:25p.m. “The Golden Globes.”— Associated Press’ Jake Seiner___5:10 p.m.Serena Williams and Venus Williams opened the Oscars by paying tribute to their hometown — and introducing Beyoncé. The telecast for the 94th Academy Awards will begin, as usual, at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.

94th Academy Awards - Show Tony Hawk, from left, Kelly Slater and Shaun White present a Bond anniversary tribute at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. And more laughs came when Hawk said he intended to say Slater and White are the best in their sports. “The Golden Globes.”— Associated Press’ Jake Seiner___5:10 p.m.Serena Williams and Venus Williams opened the Oscars by paying tribute to their hometown — and introducing Beyoncé. The producer of the Academy Awards says Sunday’s show will strike a balance between being upbeat and fun, while also acknowledging the war in Ukraine. The telecast for the 94th Academy Awards will begin, as usual, at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.

Ariana DeBose lived up to Oscar predictions and followed the path of her “West Side Story” predecessor Rita Moreno.

94th Academy Awards - Arrivals Jessica Chastain arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. “I’m here to see all the early categories because so often a lot of attention goes to the actors because people see our faces on screen,” Chastain said on the red carpet. The producer of the Academy Awards says Sunday’s show will strike a balance between being upbeat and fun, while also acknowledging the war in Ukraine. Dozens of nominees are already on the Oscars red carpet ahead of the ceremony, which begins at 4 p.m. Pacific with an hourlong ceremony bestowing eight awards. The telecast for the 94th Academy Awards will begin, as usual, at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.

The Academy Awards have always loved a comeback story.

“CODA” has won the top prize at the Producers Guild Awards, giving momentum to the possibility that the small film could have a big night at next week’s Oscars.

What's going to win best picture at the 94th Academy Awards.

NEW YORK — (AP) — Rita Moreno told her “Enjoy it, honey!” and that's what Ariana DeBose has been doing this awards season. It's been a long whirlwind journey of traveling the globe, meeting huge stars and public speaking, but DeBose is doing everything she can to stay grounded. DeBOSE: I think I need a little bit more time to fully understand everything that’s happening. To celebrate all the different kinds of work, the different types of work, I think it’s a thrilling space to be included in. DeBOSE: I haven’t fully decided yet, but what I lean towards I think will feel kind of like a surprise to some people.

Rita Moreno told her “Enjoy it, honey!”.

From Bradley Cooper to Steven Spielberg, some of Hollywood’s brightest stars came together to relax and sip wine in a fancy ballroom where everyone ended up walking away a winner at the American Film Institute Awards on Friday.

This week’s new entertainment releases include an album and companion book by Dolly Parton, the comedy-thriller “Fresh” starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Roger Allam playing a French crime-buster in “Murder in Provence.”.

In Variety's "Actors on Actors" series, Moreno told Chastain: "As you were leaving, I said, 'I love your breasts.' Do you remember that?"

Film Review - West Side Story This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Ariana DeBose as Anita, foreground left, and David Alvarez as Bernardo in "West Side Story." A dazzling widescreen adaptation and Spielberg's first musical, “West Side Story” was one of the year's most eagerly awaited titles. But “West Side Story” faced a challenging marketplace for both adult-driven releases and musicals. Starring newcomer Rachel Zegler and Ansel Elgort as Maria and Tony, “West Side Story” took in $4.4 million in 37 overseas territories. Spielberg’s film was a long time coming.

Despite critical acclaim and two years-worth of anticipation, Steven Spielberg’s lavish “West Side Story” revival made little noise at the box office.

Steven Spielberg creates an authentic, yet true to form remake of the American theater classic "West Side Story."

The hazing of Washington State University freshman Sam Martinez; Saving Rwanda's mountain gorillas; Rita Moreno on enduring racism and sexism, the scene that won her an Oscar, and the new "West Side Story."

The award-winning actress won an Oscar for her role in the 1961 film and laughingly recalled her inaccurate prediction.

Rita Moreno speaks with Bill Whitaker about the turmoil she went through early in her career, her 1961 portrayal of Anita in "West Side Story," and her new role in Steven Spielberg's upcoming adaptation of the Broadway classic.

The 89-year-old tells Bill Whitaker about her longevity in show business and the obstacles she has overcome as she gets set to debut in Steven Spielberg's adaptation of "West Side Story." See their interviews, Sunday on 60 Minutes.

This week’s new entertainment releases include a new collection of previously unreleased songs from Barbra Streisand and the new Netflix animated movie, “Vivo,” in which Lin-Manuel Miranda is a voice actor and provides original songs.

Film In the Heights This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows a scene from "In the Heights." But it doesn't get talked about, and that could be a setback for the racial justice efforts that intensified after the police killing of George Floyd last year. “In a way, colorism and skin stone stratification is an even more difficult problem to fix because you could make the argument that everyone is involved in the system of colorism,” Monk said. “Racial justice begins with our own community. Someone who saw him in the street would likely see him as Black — his street race.

Every year, Hollywood inevitably comes under criticism for its lack of racial diversity.

"You can never do right, it seems," Moreno said Tuesday. "I'm simply saying, can't you just wait a while and leave it alone?"

Film Rita Moreno This image released by Roadside Attractions shows Rita Moreno in a scene from the documentary “Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It.” (Roadside Attractions via AP) (Uncredited)NEW YORK — (AP) — Rita Moreno emigrated with her mother from Puerto Rico at age five. I really credit that for helping me through some really, really bad times. You don’t know why, but you know that there’s something wrong with you. You don’t know why you don’t have it, but you believe it. And I think I’ve left an important legacy in a very, very meaningful sense and that is: That I have never gave up.

Rita Moreno emigrated with her mother from Puerto Rico at age five.

Film critic Monica Castillo reflects on the glaring absence of Afro-Latino actors from the new screen adaptation of In the Heights and how colorism still affects Latino representation on screen.

The hype for “In the Heights” has brought great expectation to the Latino community in the United States, which has been historically underrepresented or stereotyped on the screen.

Before landing Anita in the 1961 film "West Side Story," Rita Moreno turned down an audition to play Maria in the original Broadway production.

Anthony Hopkins has won his first Oscar since he was victorious for playing Hannibal Lecter.

Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland,” won best picture Sunday at the 93rd Academy Awards, where the China-born Zhao also became just the second woman — and the first woman of color — to win best director.

The Oscars are aiming to be more like a movie than a television show and enlisting A-list stars like Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Halle Berry and Reese Witherspoon to help.

MacGraw and Glover will be honored at the Turner Classic Movies Festival. (AP Photo)Don't worry about making the trip to Hollywood for the Turner Classic Movies Festival this year — it's coming straight to your living room. TCM said Wednesday that its 12th installment will run on both its cable channel and the HBO Max streaming service. Our approach gives fans even more movies, stars and unique presentations to choose from,” said Pola Changnon, head of TCM, in a statement. “The breadth of this festival will offer interest for every kind of classic movie fan – whether they’re new to this world or card-carrying cinephiles!”

(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Like so much this past year, the inaugural celebration will be like no other: pared down, distanced, much of it virtual. But for actor Christopher Jackson — the original George Washington in Broadway's “Hamilton" — performing in a virtual “ball” is a way of participating in an essential rite of American democracy. Miranda will contribute a classical recitation, joining musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Katy Perry, John Legend, Demi Lovato, Foo Fighters, Justin Timberlake and Bon Jovi. The inaugural committee has made sure to blend this high-powered list with ordinary Americans and inspiring stories. And the “AAPI Inaugural Ball: Breaking Barriers” celebrated the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities with planned participants including actors Kal Penn, John Cho, Kumail Nanjiani and Chloe Bennet.

This image released by Sundance Institute shows a scene from "In The Same Breath," which will debut at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. (Sundance Film Festival via AP)Sundance Institute programs. Organizers on Tuesday unveiled a robust and diverse slate for the festival, which will be largely virtual due to the pandemic. Yutani said that the Sesame Street documentary, “Street Gang: How We Got To Sesame Street” is likely to be a crowd favorite. “We all are so excited about the possibility of encountering people who’ve never been to the festival," Jackson said.

Sheryl Crow leads a long list of performers and celebrity guests who will appear in a Jan. 1 television special replacing the 132nd Rose Parade, which was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Performers will also include Mickey Guyton, Tori Kelly, Lady A, Rascal Flatts and husband-and-wife duo The War and Treaty. Celebrity guests will include Rita Moreno, Emeril Lagasse, Gary Sinise, Daddy Yankee, Shanola Hampton, Dascha Polanco, Vin Scully, Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez and Rose Bowl Hall of Fame inductee Matt Leinart. The special will also include marching bands, equestrians, floats from previous years and segments on the Rose Bowl football game that usually follows the parade. Cancellation of the 2021 Rose Parade was announced earlier this year.

This image released by BBC America shows Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in a scene from "Planet Earth: A Celebration." The special debuts at 8 p.m. EDT Monday, Aug. 31, on BBC America, AMC, SundanceTV and IFC. (BBC Studios/BBC America via AP)

This image released by BBC America shows Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in a scene from "Planet Earth: A Celebration." The special debuts at 8 p.m. EDT Monday, Aug. 31, on BBC America, AMC, SundanceTV and IFC. — AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISIONWhether the new season of CBS’ “Love Island” includes any version of love remains to be seen, but it’s definitely not on an island. The special, debuting 8 p.m. EDT Monday, Aug. 31, on BBC America, AMC, SundanceTV and IFC, includes new narration from Attenborough. Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer (“The Lion King”) and Jacob Shea, an Emmy nominee for the “Planet Earth II” score, created new music.

(CNN) - That's a wrap on "West Side Story." The musical remake from director Steven Spielberg finished filming just days ago and to celebrate, the legendary filmmaker shared on social media -- via studio 20th Century Fox's official account -- some sneak peek photos from the set. It's a wrap on West Side Story. To mark the end of production, Steven wanted to share a few thoughts and images with you. : @nikotavernise (Photos 1, 2) / #StevenSpielberg (Photo 3)#WestSideStory #StevenSpielberg pic.twitter.com/4PdhHxueKz 20th Century Fox (@20thcenturyfox) October 2, 2019The-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company.