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Jennifer Lopez once shared a sizzling on-screen kiss that she ranked as her best—and it never even made it to theaters! During filming, her scene in a Robert Redford film turned up the heat a little too much, leading to its ultimate deletion. Lopez, who’s had her fair share of iconic moments on film, looked back at the chemistry that made this kiss unforgettable.

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Though fans never got to witness the steamy moment, it left an impression on J.Lo herself, who called it a highlight in her film career, even if it was too hot to handle.

Jennifer Lopez’s Steamiest Kiss Was Too Hot for An Unfinished Life—Here’s Why It Got Cut Robert Redford in The Sting | Credits: Universal Pictures

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Hollywood power players are taking notice of the nonprofit group Los Angeles Room & Board, which works to provide housing, meals and support to college students experiencing homelessness in L.A.

“Los Angeles Room & Board is the model by which we should be helping each other,” singer and The Voice vocal coach Stevie Mackey tells The Hollywood Reporter. “They provide way more than a home. They provide a life with real, quality experiences.”

Other supporters of the organization include writer-producer John Wells (ER, Shameless, Maid) and his wife, Marilyn; actress Shanola Hampton; NBA all-star Jrue Holiday and his wife, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Lauren Holiday; Bradley Whitford; Euphoria’s Algee Smith; and singer-songwriter Eric Bellinger. In February, founder and CEO Sam Prater appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show to promote the charity.

For Prater, the nonprofit is one of his passions. Born in Detroit, the 12th of 14 children, Prater dropped out...

Taraji P. Henson praises her vocal coach Stevie Mackey in a behind-the-scenes video for The Color Purple. Henson expresses gratitude to Mackey for helping her unlock her vocal abilities for the role of Shug Avery. Henson's performance in The Color Purple is receiving praise, with early award buzz for a Best Supporting Actress nomination.

The Color Purple actor Taraji P. Henson lauds her vocal coach in a new behind-the-scenes video. Henson stars as Shug Avery in the acclaimed Blitz Bazawule-directed musical adaptation of The Color Purple, which revolves around Celie Harris-Johnson and other Black women in her life as they try to find happiness in the South in the early 1900s. In addition to Henson, the movie's cast includes Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, and Halle Bailey.

Now, Henson shares a behind-the-scenes look at her work with The Color Purple’s vocal coach Stevie Mackey. Taking to Instagram,...

Taraji P. Henson has given fans a glimpse into the vocal training she went through to prepare for her role as Shug Avery in The Color Purple.

On Instagram Wednesday, the actor reshared a video posted by her vocal coach Stevie Mackey, in which they worked on her show-stopping performance of “What About Love?” for the Blitz Bazawule-helmed musical movie now in theaters.

In her caption, Henson called Mackey “the man behind #ShugAveryvoice,” adding that her coach helped her “to unlock some thangs vocally.”

“We worked so hard,” she added, telling Mackey, “you helped give me the confidence I needed to breathe life into #shugavery I Love You Forever And I Am Forever Grateful.”

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In The Hollywood Reporter‘s cover story featuring The Color Purple‘s stars Henson, Danielle Brooks and Fantasia Barrino, as well as producer...

“What we did was really, really special,” says Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson, who plays Shug Avery in Blitz Bazawule‘s “The Color Purple” musical film. “We could feel it on the set. We feel it now as people are beginning to screen the movie. You can tell when you have done something really good because at the Q & A’s, no one leaves the theater.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.

She describes Shug Avery as a hero. “She was the voice for women who didn’t have a voice,” Henson explains. “She was so bold to live her life unapologetically. We’re talking about the first generation of free slaves. A lot of folks didn’t leave the plantation because they didn’t know where to go. The fact that she had the gumption to leave everything she’s ever known behind and go out and brave the...

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez kicked off the holidays with a star-studded celebration. The couple threw a huge party at their Hollywood home Saturday, which saw everyone from Kim Kardashian to Doja Cat, Eric André, Billie Eilish and more in attendance.

Partygoers shared snaps from their evening at the Afflecks’ home, which was decorated with a festive light display. In addition to a pizza station and outdoor bar, the holiday bash included a gingerbread replica of their humble abode and a hot cocoa station where guests were invited to warm up with a chocolate-y treat.

But, it wouldn’t be a J.Lo party without some music. The “On The Floor” singer was joined by Stevie Mackey at the piano, where she put her vocals on display — and she wasn’t the only one.

Affleck grabbed the mic as well, showing off his singing pipes as he joined his wife...