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Harvard's alleged culture of plagiarism and more: Letters to the Editor — Feb. 4, 2024

NY Post readers discuss Harvard's culture of plagiarism.

Bella Ramsey, Ariana DeBose share 'sweet' hug at Emmys 2024 after controversial Critics Choice Awards joke

The pair embraced after Ramsey, 19, made a joke about the "West Side Story" star's singing at the Critic's Choice Awards ceremony on Sunday.

Chita Rivera was the original Anita in Broadway’s ‘West Side Story’

Chita Rivera catapulted to fame playing Anita in the 1957 musical “West Side Story” on Broadway.

Oscar Best Picture winners that wouldn't win if voters got a do-over

Many of them probably wouldn't even get the green light. (Here's looking at you, 2005's "Crash.")

Rita Moreno reveals she had to dumb down her dancing for '80 for Brady'

Rita Moreno is still a dancing queen.

Bradley Cooper blasted for fake nose in Netflix Leonard Bernstein film 'Maestro'

Bradley Cooper was criticized for wearing a fake nose to portray legendary conductor Leonard Bernstein in his upcoming Netflix film "Maestro."

Rita Moreno is Vin Diesel’s grandma in ‘Fast & Furious 10'

“It’s been my dream forever to work with Rita Moreno," he said in a video announcement.

Rachel Zegler: Being forced to discuss Ansel Elgort's abuse allegations was 'gut punch'

In June 2020, the "Baby Driver" actor was accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in 2014 when he was 20.

Oscar-winning actress Ariana DeBose nabs booth at celebrity hotspot

Oscar winner Ariana DeBose earned her place at the table — and booth — in one of the Theater District’s hottest celebrity haunts.

What 2022 Oscar-nominated movie to watch based on your zodiac sign

With 10 contenders (with some staggeringly long run times among them) for Best Picture to sort through, here is the Oscar 2022 nominated film you should watch based on your...

Original 'West Side Story' star: Get Rachel Zegler to the Oscars!

Russ Tamblyn -- who played Riff in the 1961 adaption of the Broadway play -- wasn't too happy with the Academy.

Rachel Zegler blasts 'Snow White' casting backlash: 'People were angry'

"At the end of the day, I have a job to do that I'm really excited to do. I get to be a Latina princess," the "West Side Story" actress said.

'West Side Story' leading ladies confronted about Ansel Elgort sex assault claims

Rita Moreno, Ariana DeBose and Rachel Zegler finally spoke out about the accusations against the “Divergent” actor.

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' remains atop of holiday box office

In the battle of the holiday season sequels, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” continued its box office dominance Friday, taking in $19.7 million, according to Box Office Mojo.

The Post's holiday movie guide: From 'Sing 2' to 'Spider-Man'

From "Nightmare Alley" to "Sing 2," there's a movie for everyone, wherever you are. Here's a roundup of reviews for the season's biggest movies.

'West Side Story' choreographer shares the secrets behind the new dances

Their moves were so hot that one dancer's shoe's melted!

Steven Spielberg on 'West Side Story' subtitles: It's 'disrespectful'

"I felt that subtitling the Spanish was disrespectful to the second language of this country," the 74-year-old director said.

'West Side Story' star Ariana DeBose: 'I had such a clear vision'

What makes Anita of “West Side Story” so iconic? “She’s a beacon of self-respect and agency. She speaks her mind. Those kinds of characters were typically described as ‘difficult women,’”...

Rita Moreno nearly quit 'West Side Story' in 1961: 'It felt horrible'

Rita Moreno almost never won the Oscar for the role of Anita in "West Side Story." In an interview for ABC News' "20/20" special "Something's Coming: West Side Story," the...

‘West Side Story’ banned in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait due to LGBTQ character

A report suggested the move is due to Anybodys, a teenage character written to be transgender and played by actor Iris Menas, who identifies as nonbinary.