News about Nathan Lane

The blood-curdling murder of 80s star Dominique Dunne has been brought back to the spotlight after her death was featured in Netflix's latest series about the Menendez brothers. Co-created by Ryan Murphy, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story gave viewers pieces of the Poltergeist star's murder by Dominick Dunne (who is played by Nathan Lane) in the third episode of the series.

Nathan Lane and Matt Bomer have signed on for Mid-Century Modern, a modern update on the Golden Girls set in Palm Springs from producer Ryan Murphy at Hulu. Nathan will play the Dorothy-like character originated by Bea Arthur while Matt will be the ditzy Rose-like character made beloved by Betty White. Legendary actress Linda Lanvin will play the Sophia role as Nathan's character's mother. Will & Grace creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan developed the series and James Burrow will direct the pilot, Variety reported. The logline for the series reads: 'As a chosen family, they prove that no matter how hard things get, there's always someone around to remind you it would be better if you got your neck done.'

The warthog Pumbaa holds the unusual distinction of being the first-ever Disney character to fart on screen in The Lion King. And now Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella, two of the most popular stars from the 1994 animated classic, are shedding light on how the odd milestone was achieved. While speaking with Entertainment Weekly ahead of the film's 30th anniversary this year, Lane - who voice the meerkat Timon - revealed that Sabella started making 'flatulent noises' to get a laugh out of him and to lighten the mood when they were recording their dialogue back in 1992

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's daughter, North West, is set to make her debut at the Hollywood Bowl during Disney's The Lion King 30th Anniversary - A Live-to-Film Concert Event. The 10-year-old, who revealed she's working on her debut album Elementary School Dropout in March, will take the stage for the musical concert on May 24 and 25. She is among a star-studded group of performers, including Jennifer Hudson, Billy Eichner, Heather Headley, Lebo M., Bradley Gibson, Ernie Sabella, Jason Weaver, Jeremy Irons and Nathan Lane. The two-night event 'will feature a full orchestra performing Hans Zimmer's Oscar-winning score' and the cast 'will perform songs and numbers featuring the Broadway show's costumes, set design and puppetry,' according to Deadline .

The People vs. O.J. Simpson TV show first aired in 2017 - but it is getting fresh interest after the death of the football star. The American Crime Story series focuses on the 1995 murder trial of Simpson, played by Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. The verdict in the real-life trial on October 3 that year was watched by more than 150million in the US - 57 per cent of the country. The ten-part show was made by Fox-owned FX - but was initially aired globally after its release in February 2017 by Netflix under a big rights deal at the time.

With the network restoring The Gilded Age of Season 3, HBO is set to return to 1880s New York City. On December 17, the critically acclaimed series concluded its Season 2 finale, with the Thursday revival arriving just four days later. Marian (Louisa Jacobson), a young woman who moves in with her wealthy aunts in the Russell family, is the subject of the series.

In 1880s New York, season two of HBO's hit period drama, The Gilded Age, depicts a tug-of-war between old and new money. As the latter is refusing to attend the illustrious Academy of Music, the competition between Caroline Astor and Bertha Russell (a fictionalized version of Alva Vanderbilt) hits fever pitch. Vanderbilt leads the construction of a new opera house that surpasses the old Academy in importance and grandeur based on true events. The Metropolitan Opera opened in 1883 and is still a fixture of New York City today.

During an interview with Seth Meyers on Wednesday, the 67-year-old joke about writing a prospective memoir was much like Pinkett Smith's recently released 'Worthy.' Lane, who was trying to reminisce on his younger days, admitted that despite his decades in Hollywood, he had few revelations to write before sarcastically saying that they would probably pale in comparison to one recently published by Pinkett-Smith. In the recent primetime interview between Pinkett-Smith and Hoda Kotb, where the 52-year-old dished that she and Smith, 55, had been living'separate lives' for the past seven years, the 'bombshell' as the Producers actor put it. On October 13, Hoda Kotb's admission was followed by another day, this time on primetime, where she and her husband are 'working really hard' to save their marriage.

Oprah Winfrey, the British talk show queen, is known for her intimate sit-down chats, including her explosive chat with Harry and Meghan. However, long-time hosts like Oprah get it wrong sometimes, as Nathan Lane explains when he told NBC Sunday Today that late actor Robin Williams for was'swooped in' and saved him during a 1996 Oprah interview when he wasn't ready to come out as gay. Dolly Parton (bottom center) sat down with Oprah in 2003 to talk about plastic surgery, mental health, and her new album. Oprah conducted NFL quarterback Drew Brees (bottom left) and made the fauxpas within a minute of being on the show. Barbara Streisand (bottom right) appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2003 wearing a white turtleneck and her white dog Sammie, which Oprah joked about. In an interview with Elizabeth Taylor (top left) in 1998, she referred to as'still painful to watch for various reasons, including my bad hair.' Oprah confessed to regret asking Sally Field (top right) about her Burt Reynolds' relationship with her mother, who was dating for five years in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Nathan Lane, 67, said he saved him during a 1996 Oprah interview for their film Birdcage. Williams swooped in' to distract the host when Oprah asked if he was afraid to be typecast and his sexuality was doubted, granting Lane time to answer. Lane warned Williams that he was'scared' Oprah would question it, and the late actor said, 'It's alright, don't be concerned about it.' We don't have to worry about it, but we won't have to worry about it.' Lane said he wasn't ready' at the time, and he didn't come out as gay until 1999.

Meryl Streep extended her support for co-star Nathan Lane at the premiere of his latest Broadway play on Thursday night and joined the cast of Hulu's Only Murders In the Building for the third season. As she photographed on the red carpet of Studio 54 in New York City, the 73-year-old New Jersey native was all smiles in a vibrant ensemble. The three-time Oscar winner and co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short were paired with a patterned monochrome dress shirt and bright red trousers for her evening out.

We now have another clue about "Only Murders in the Building" season three, and it's a big one! Selena Gomez posted a TikTok video starring her costars Steve Martin and Martin Short, as well as a recognizable celebrity: none other than Meryl Steedep. Paul Rudd and Andrea Martin, two returning guests, appear in the film. "We're on set!" Gomez says no one knows what's going to be. "The gang is back!" She then pans to Rudd and then St. St, where she pleasantly asks if anyone needs something. MERYL STREEP, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Paul Rudd, and others. Only Murders in the Building Season 3 #OMITB.twitter.com/kO1wGvLsMv vs. com/mVLsMv.ghgvLsMv

Nathan Lane, a four-time Tony winner, will make his triumphant return to Broadway next year with Pictures From Home. Danny Burstein, the 66-year-old scene stealer, will appear as his patriarch opposite four-time Tony nominee Zo Wanamaker as his on-screen wife and Tony winner Danny Burstein as his onscreen son and Tony nominee Danny Burstein as his onscreen son, who photographs his parents.

On Tuesday night, Debra Messing arrived at the premiere of the rom-com Bros in New York City. Will & Grace, 54, took the plunge in a stunning black and white gown fully embroidered in 3D floral appliques. The dress featured a ruffled semi-sheer skirt with a scalloped hem that gave a good glimpse at Messing's black open-toed heels.

On Sunday, Rachel Bloom and Niecy Nash looked more glamorous than ever at the second night of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Bloom, 35, displayed her toned arms in a vivacious floral sleeveless skirt cinched at the waist with a belt. With a middle portion, the Crazy Ex-Girlfriend actress transformed her auburn tresses into a slicked back bun for the occasion. In the meantime, the television presenter, 52, oozed Hollywood glamour in a figure-hugging one-shoulder black gown that showcased her svelte cleavage.

Billy Eichner, Variety's current front page actor, has defended his decision to have an all-queer cast even for straight roles in his gay rom com Bros. The decision came out of a 43-year-old's dissatisfaction with the number of meaty film roles, including gay ones that had gone to straight actors in the past. 'It's not about saying that a straight actor should never play gay,' he told Variety. We still need a more equal playing field,' but we do need a more balanced playing field.' It's about repairing a very bad situation.'

Megan Thee Stallion, a three-time Grammy winner, has joined MCU with a mystery guest-starring role in Jessica Gao's nine-episode series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, which airs on Thursdays on Disney+. The 27-year-old rap star revealed her casting in her cover story for New York Magazine's The Cut, which was published on Monday.