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The cheekiest line from this iconic 'West Side Story' song was actually improvised

The cheekiest line from West Side Story's 'America' was actually improvised

Rita Moreno was invited to audition for Maria in the original Broadway production of 'West Side Story'

Rita Moreno was invited to audition for Maria in the original Broadway production of West Side Story

Tonight, tonight you can finally watch Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' trailer

Tonight, tonight you can finally watch Steven Spielberg's West Side Story trailer

Stars hit the Oscars red carpet

Oscars 2021: See all the stars on the red carpet

'West Side Story' at 60: An oral history of the film's shocking Oscar triumph

West Side Story at 60: An oral history of the film's shocking Oscar triumph

Rita Moreno and George Chakiris reflect on the iconic 1961 movie-musical, from casting to the night of their Academy Awards wins.

Everything to know about the 2021 Oscars

Everything to know about the 2021 Oscars

Here's how to watch, which stars will be there, and what to expect.

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Original 'West Side Story' cast to reunite for 60th anniversary at virtual TCM Classic Film Festival

Original West Side Story cast to reunite for 60th anniversary at virtual TCM Classic Film Festival

How to build the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational 'Muppet Show' episode

How to build the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational Muppet Show episode

All five seasons of the classic Muppet production are now streaming on Disney+.

How to watch the reimagined 2021 Rose Parade

How to watch the reimagined 2021 Rose Parade

'One Day at a Time' executive producers reveal the stories you never got to see

One Day at a Time executive producers reveal the stories you never got to see

ViacomCBS cancels 'One Day at a Time,' Sony Pictures Television shopping again for new home

ViacomCBS cancels One Day at a Time, Sony Pictures TV shopping again for new home

Badass grandmas in TV and movies

Badass grandmas in TV and movies

Sofia Coppola, Rita Moreno, more to receive career tributes at AFI Fest

Mira Nair and Kirby Dick will also be honored at the awards-positioning festival.

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Pop TV announces 'One Day at a Time' debut, sets return for Anna Paquin's 'Flack'

Pop TV announces One Day at a Time debut, sets return for Anna Paquin's Flack

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'The Irishman' extends Oscar race lead with 14 Critics Choice Awards nominations

The Irishman extends Oscar race lead with 14 Critics Choice Awards nominations

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Steven Spielberg wraps 'stunningly moving' 'West Side Story' shoot with sweet message

Steven Spielberg wraps 'stunningly moving' West Side Story shoot with sweet message

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'One Day at a Time' deserved way more Emmys love than its one nomination

One Day at a Time deserved way more Emmys love than its one nomination

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First Look: Rita Moreno dances her way into the 'Bless This Mess' season finale

First Look: Rita Moreno dances her way into the Bless This Mess season finale

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'The Good Place,' 'Barry,' 'Killing Eve' win Peabody Awards

The Good Place, Barry, Killing Eve among entertainment Peabody Award winners

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Everything we know so far about the 'West Side Story' remake

Everything we know so far about the West Side Story remake

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Here's why 'One Day at a Time' — one of the best shows on TV — needs to be saved

Here's why One Day at a Time — one of the best shows on TV — needs to be saved

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Exclusive: Get your first look at Gloria Estefan on 'One Day at a Time'

Get your first look at Gloria Estefan on One Day at a Time

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'West Side Story' Oscar winner Rita Moreno joins Steven Spielberg's remake

West Side Story Oscar winner Rita Moreno joins Steven Spielberg's remake

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Watch Rita Moreno’s rousing ode to America during Fourth of July celebration

Rita Moreno delivers rousing reading of 'The New Colossus' at Fourth of July celebration

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George Chakiris shares memories of making 'West Side Story' before it returns to theaters

George Chakiris had a real-life rivalry with the Jets on the set of West Side Story

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William Shatner, Rita Moreno join John Oliver to discuss guardianship (and hippos)

William Shatner, Rita Moreno, more join John Oliver to discuss senior guardianship (and hippos)

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'One Day at a Time' renewed for season 3 on Netflix

One Day at a Time renewed for season 3 on Netflix

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Rita Moreno wore her 1962 Oscars dress again to the 2018 ceremony

Rita Moreno wore her 1962 Oscars dress again to the 2018 ceremony

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Lupita Nyong'o, Sandra Bullock, Jane Fonda, and more to present at Oscars

Lupita Nyong'o, Sandra Bullock, Jane Fonda, and more to present at 2018 Academy Awards

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Rita Moreno takes pride in sexual freedom of her 'One Day at a Time' character

Rita Moreno takes pride in the sexual freedom of her One Day at a Time character

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Rita Moreno reveals her struggles while shooting 'West Side Story'

Rita Moreno reveals her struggles while shooting 'America' during West Side Story

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Norman Lear, Rita Moreno speed down Golden Globes red carpet on motorized scooter

Norman Lear, Rita Moreno speed down Golden Globes red carpet on motorized scooter

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Netflix's 'One Day at a Time' announces season 2 premiere date

Netflix's One Day at a Time announces season 2 premiere date in delightful video

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Lin-Manuel Miranda debuts star-studded single for Puerto Rico, 'Almost Like Praying' — listen here

Lin-Manuel Miranda debuts star-studded single for Puerto Rico, 'Almost Like Praying' — listen here

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Rita Moreno on overcoming being typecast as the 'native girl'

Rita Moreno opens up about overcoming being typecast as the 'native girl'

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Rita Moreno remembers 'West Side Story's' bold, subversive 'America'

Rita Moreno remembers West Side Story's bold, subversive 'America'

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Netflix renews 'One Day at a Time' for season 2

Netflix renews One Day at a Time for season 2

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16 stars who are EGOT winners

16 stars who are EGOT winners

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