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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Playboy pinup Carmen Electra, 53, looks incredible in then-and-now snaps
Carmen Electra proved she hasn't changed a bit since her 1990s heyday as she appeared at the Freakier Friday premiere held at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. The star, 53, wowed in a dark-red strapless sequined gown showing off her youthful looks as she posed for snaps on the red carpet. The actress, model, and singer seemed to have hardly aged a day since she shot to fame in her breakthrough role playing Lani McKenzie on Baywatch in 1997. Carmen made her first forays into fame as a singer having been discovered by the pop legend Prince who produced her self-titled studio album released in 1993. Shortly after she started modeling in Playboy before she moved to the small screen hosting MTV's Singled Out and making her big-screen debut in the comedy horror American Vampire. More movie roles followed including Good Burger, Scary Movie, and various parody films such as Date Movie and Epic Movie. She also starred in the remake of the television show Starsky & Hutch. Carmen previously revealed that Prince was the one who coined her famous moniker, after they met in 1991. 'I auditioned for an all-girl group that he was putting together and he ended up signing me to his label Paisley Park,' she told The Yo Show in 2014, as per Yahoo Entertainment. 'After I danced for him he said, "You look like Electra. That should be your name."' At the time she shared that the nickname didn't stick at first. 'I thought it sounded kinda like a superhero type of name which actually it is. So I was hesitant but it just sorta grew on me and that's it. I'm Electra now.'
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Playboy pinup Carmen Electra, 53, was on Baywatch and romanced Prince and Dave Navarro... see her now
Carmen Electra was the 'it' pinup girl of the 1990s. Not only was she on the Baywatch series after she was pretty much discovered by her boyfriend Prince, but she was also a nude model. The 53-year-old brunette bombshell - who was born as Tara Leigh Patrick - was posed for the cover of Playboy magazine several times after striking up a friendship with editor Hugh Hefner. Movie roles followed: Electra was in American Vampire, Good Burger, Scary Movie, and various parody films such as Date Movie and Epic Movie. She also starred in the remake of the television show Starsky & Hutch. On Tuesday the actress looked incredible at the Freakier Friday premiere held at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Also there were Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. Electra wore a strapless ruby red sparkly mini dress with a train as she added black platform heels. Her long hair that was highlighted cascaded down her bare shoulders. Last year she was in the news for a legal matter. She filed legal documents asking for her name to be formally changed to Carmen Electra, as per TMZ. The star — who was seen holding hands with Godsmack lead signer Sully Erna, 55 — filed the paperwork on December 29, 2023, though it's unclear why she has decided to make the name change official. Electra has been going by the moniker since the early '90s, when she became a worldwide sensation thanks to Baywatch. It's not clear if the request has been granted yet, but the process usually doesn't take long. Though she has been married twice, she has never taken the last name of either of her husband. Electra was married to musician Dave Navarro from 2003 until 2007. Prior to that she wed NBA star Dennis Rodman in 1998, before their divorce the following year in 1999. The star became known as Carmen Electra during her years at Prince's Paisley Park Records in the early 90s. In 1993 she made her singing debut with her self-titled debut studio album, which would be her only one. Carmen previously reveled that Prince was the one who coined her famous moniker, after they met in 1991. 'I auditioned for an all girl group that he was putting together and he ended up signing me to his label Paisley Park,' she told The Yo Show in 2014, as per Yahoo Entertainment. 'After I danced for him he said, "You look like Electra. That should be your name."' At the time she shared that the nickname didn't stick at first. 'I thought it sounded kinda like a super hero type of name which actually it is. So I was hesitant but it just sorta grew on me and that's it. I'm Electra now,' the bombshell explained. Following the release of her record, Carmen continued on to have a successful career including a Playboy magazine cover, and numerous television and movie roles. Carmen landed her iconic Baywatch role as sexy lifeguard Lani McKenzie in 1997, which helped establish her as a sex symbol. The star left the series after one season because of her hectic schedule and her mother being ill. She later returned for the reunion movie, Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding, in 2003.
Forbes
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Photos: ‘Superman' Red Carpet Hollywood Premiere
Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan, David Corenswet at the "Superman" World Premiere held at the TCL ... More Chinese Theatre on July 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by River Callaway/Variety via Getty Images) Director James Gunn's Superman took flight at the film's Hollywood premiere Monday night in Los Angeles with all of the film's stars in attendance. Superman plays in Thursday previews before opening in theaters nationwide on Friday. David Corenswet stars as Superman/Clark Kent, while Rachel Brosnahan plays Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult plays Lex Luthor. Gunn, who also wrote the screenplay, avoids the origin story route as the action picks up with Kent already established as a reporter at the Daily Planet and Superman a beloved superhero fixture — but Luthor has a plan to change that. The red carpet event took place at the TCL Chinese Theater in L.A. Here's a look at some of the stars on hand for the premiere. Christopher McDonald, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Mikaela Hoover, Edi Gathegi, Isabela Merced, ... More Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Beck Bennett, Alan Tudyk, Maria Gabriela de Faria at the "Superman" World Premiere held at the TCL Chinese Theatre on July 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by River Callaway/Variety via Getty Images) Superman's cast assembled for a photo at the film's red carpet event in L.A. on Monday. (L-R) Co-CEOs of DC studios director writer producer James Gunn (R) and producer Peter Safran (L), ... More English actor Nicholas Hoult (2L), US actress Rachel Brosnahan (C) and US actor David Corenswet (2R) attend the Los Angeles premiere of "Superman" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, on July 7, 2025. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images) DC Studios co-CEOs Peter Safran (far left) and James Gunn (far right) joined Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet for a photo at the Superman premiere. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 07: (L-R) James Gunn, Co-Chairman & CEO, DC Studios and Jennifer ... More Holland attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Warner Bros. "Superman" at TCL Chinese Theatre on July 07, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Maya) James Gunn and his wife, Peacemaker and The Suicide Squad star Jennifer Holland, appeared on the Superman red carpet. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 07: (L-R) Edi Gathegi, Isabela Merced, Anthony Carrigan and Nathan ... More Fillion seen at the Los Angeles Premiere of Warner Bros. "Superman" at TCL Chinese Theatre on July 07, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Warner Bros. via Getty Images) Superman stars Edi Gathegi, Isabela Merced, Anthony Carrigan and Nathan Fillion assembled for a photo at the red carpet premiere. Gathegi plays Mr. Terrific in the film, while Merced plays Hawgirl, Carrigan plays Metamorpho and Fillion plays Green Lantern Guy Gardner. Portuguese model and actress Sara Sampaio attends the World premiere of "Superman" at the TCL ... More Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, on July 7, 2025. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images) Superman star Sara Sampaio attended the premiere. Sampaio plays Lex Luthor's girlfriend Eve Teschmacher in the film. US actress Mikaela Hoover attends the World premiere of "Superman" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in ... More Hollywood, California, on July 7, 2025. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images) Superman star Mikaela Hoover appeared at the film's red carpet event. Hoover plays Daily Planet reporter Cat Grant in the film. US actor Wendell Pierce attends the world premiere of "Superman" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in ... More Hollywood, California, on July 7, 2025. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images) Wendell Pierces, who stars as Daily Planet Editor-in-Chief Perry White in Superman, appeared at the film's red carpet event. US news correspondent and Christopher Reeve's son Will Reeve attends the World premiere of ... More "Superman" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, on July 7, 2025. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images) Will Reeve, the son of late Superman 1978 star Christopher Reeve, walked the red carpet at the event. Will Reeve, a reporter in real life, plays a reporter in a cameo in the the new Superman. Venezuelan actress and singer Maria Gabriela de Faria attends the World premiere of "Superman" at ... More the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, on July 7, 2025. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images) Maria Gabriela de Faria, who stars as Lex Luthor's enforcer The Engineer in Superman, appeared at the red carpet event for the film. US actor Michael Rooker attends the World premiere of "Superman" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in ... More Hollywood, California, on July 7, 2025. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images) Michael Rooker, a cast member in several James Gunn films, appeared at the Superman red carpet premiere. Rooker cameos as the voice of Superman Robot #1 in the film. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 07: (L-R) Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk and Anthony Carrigan seen at the ... More Los Angeles Premiere of Warner Bros. "Superman" at TCL Chinese Theatre on July 07, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Warner Bros. via Getty Images) Alan Tudyk, who voices Superman Robot Gary in the film, joined Nathan Fillion and Anthony Carrigan on the Superman red carpet. US actress Angela Sarafyan attends the World premiere of "Superman" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in ... More Hollywood, California, on July 7, 2025. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images) Angela Sarafyan, who stars as Superman's Kryptonia mother Lara Lor-Van in Superman, appeared at the film's red carpet premiere. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 07: Pruitt Taylor Vince attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Warner ... More Bros. "Superman" at TCL Chinese Theatre on July 07, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Maya) Pruitt Taylor Vince appeared on the Superman red carpet. Vince stars as Clark Kent's adoptive father, Jonathan Kent, in the film. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 07: Neva Howell arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Warner Bros. ... More "Superman" at TCL Chinese Theatre on July 07, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic) Neva Howell, who stars as Clark Kent's adoptive mother, Martha Kent, in Superman, attended the red carpet event. US actor Christopher McDonald attends the world premiere of "Superman" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in ... More Hollywood, California, on July 7, 2025. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images) Christopher McDonald, who stars as Daily Planet reporter Ron Troupe in Superman, appeared at the red carpet event. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 07: Skyler Gisondo attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Warner Bros. ... More "Superman" at TCL Chinese Theatre on July 07, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Maya) Skyler Gisnodo, who stars as Daily Planet photojournalist Jimmy Olsen in Superman, appeared at the film's premiere. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 07: Beck Bennett attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Warner Bros. ... More "Superman" at TCL Chinese Theatre on July 07, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage) Beck Bennett, who stars as Daily Planet reporter Steve Lombard in Superman, attended the red carpet event. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 07: Frank Grillo arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Warner Bros. ... More "Superman" at TCL Chinese Theatre on July 07, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic) Frank Grillo, who stars as government official Rick Flag Sr. in Superman, attended the film's premiere event. US actress Rachel Brosnahan and US actor David Corenswet attend the Los Angeles premiere of ... More "Superman" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, on July 7, 2025. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images) Superman, starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult, plays in Thursday previews before opening in theaters nationwide on Friday.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Superman' stars hit red carpet in Hollywood
David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult and other stars of James Gunn's new "Superman" movie hit the red carpet Monday at the film's Hollywood premiere. (July 7)
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Midcentury Hollywood motel may soon become a historic monument — a first in L.A.
The Hollywood Premiere Motel hasn't won any prizes lately. It has a 1.5 star rating on Trip Advisor, which ranks it 112th of 118 motels in Los Angeles. "Never again," writes one reviewer. "I prefer to sleep in my car," writes another. But the motel's chances of being named a Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument? Strong. In fact, the Hollywood Premiere might become the first motel on the city's monuments list. The motel, which stands at Hollywood Boulevard and Serrano Avenue, is a 1960 throwback whose neon sign rises over a gritty stretch of Hollywood Boulevard. On Thursday, the L.A. Cultural Heritage Commission voted unanimously to move forward with the motel's nomination as a monument. That action clears the way for a site inspection and another vote, probably in May. Then the nomination would move on to a vote by the City Council. "This to me is a landmark that defines the entire neighborhood of East Hollywood," said James Dastoli, a preservationist who nominated the property and spoke at the meeting. He called it "an excellent example of the Midcentury Modern style," noting its Googie-style sign, "simple geometric volumes, low sloped roof, relatively chaste exterior walls and decorative concrete blocks." "My initial response, looking at the nomination, was, really?" said commission President Barry Milofsky. But the more he read, the more he was persuaded. As the early decades of car culture and roadside design begin to shrink in the rear-view mirror, historians and preservationists say public officials are increasingly wrestling with the question of which artifacts to protect. A $99-a-night Hollywood motel might not carry historic grandeur to rival the Ahwahnee in Yosemite or the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, but as author John Margolies writes in "Home Away from Home: Motels in America," a motel in context also tells a valuable story — as "part of the ethos of American mobility and popular culture." The Hollywood Premiere was built in 1960 with 42 units in a two-story, stucco-clad building, a tall, Googie-style neon sign on a pole, parking near the guest rooms and a swimming pool at the corner of the lot behind breeeze blocks. It once had a coffee shop, but that space is now idle. The architect was Joyce Miller, a woman working in a trade then dominated by men. By 1973, Dastoli noted, fewer independent motels were being built, Midcentury style was fading and the Hollywood Premiere was advertising its waterbeds and adult movies in back pages of the Los Angeles Times. Yet in the course of 65 years on the boulevard, Dastoli wrote, the building itself has seen only "minimal alterations." The motel's look has attracted frequent filming in the last decade, including TV's "Twin Peaks," "Fargo" and "NCIS: Los Angeles," and Justin Timberlake's 2016 "Can't Stop the Feeling" music video. Read more: These 10 buildings tell the story of L.A.'s Roaring 1920s, year by year If approved, the motel would join a large, diverse Historic-Cultural Monuments list, which includes more than 1,300 businesses, homes and landscape features. The list, begun in 1962, includes many familiar icons (Union Station, the Bradbury Building, the Hollywood sign, etc.) but also many less obvious choices, including TAIX French Restaurant; the Biltmore Los Angeles hotel; the Studio City site of the now-closed Oil Can Harry's bar; and Green Dog & Cat Hospital in South L.A. Designation as a city Historic-Cultural Monument doesn't automatically protect a building from changes or demolition, nor does it trigger any government spending on preservation. But once a building is designated a landmark, the city's Office of Historic Resources must review permit application before any alterations are allowed. Demolition is forbidden unless an environmental review has been approved. Property owners sometimes support historic designations and sometimes oppose them, hoping to keep more flexibility in making changes. Bonnie Xi, whose family has owned the motel since the 1980s, said she hasn't taken a position on the nomination. She also said that dealing with homeless people in the neighborhood had become more difficult and that she might consider selling soon. Though the Hollywood Premiere would be the city's first landmarked motel, the principal city planner in the city's Office of Historic Resources, Ken Bernstein, pointed out that the city's historic landmark list does include one precursor to the motel. That would be the Monterey Trailer Park, which was named a landmark in 2002. Before it evolved into a trailer park, that property in the Hermon neighborhood (near South Pasadena) served in the 1920s and beyond as an "auto camp" for motorists enjoying the new possibilities of automobile travel. The word "motel" was coined in 1925 after many auto camps, auto courts and motor hotels had sprung up across the U.S. Beyond L.A. city limits, at least one Southern California motel has won historic designation — San Bernardino's Wigwam Motel, which has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places since 2012. (Its 19 concrete "teepees" along Route 66 remain open for business.) The Hollywood Premiere nomination also noted two other Midcentury motels with prominent signs nearby on Hollywood Boulevard east of the 101. One is the Harvard House Motel (built in 1947). The other is the Hollywood Downtowner Motel (1956), which has been bought up by the state's Project Homekey program. Through that program, L.A. County and Covenant House are converting the 30-unit property to serve as interim housing for youth at risk of homelessness. Sign up for The Wild newsletter to get weekly insider tips on the best of our beaches, trails, parks, deserts, forests and mountains. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
