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When Jennifer Lopez needs marriage advice, who does she turn to? None other than Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. At the Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington DC on Aug. 31, Ruth recalled J Lo reaching out about a month ago to hear some words of wisdom ahead of her forthcoming wedding to Alex Rodriguez.

"I was called up about a month or so ago by Jennifer Lopez, and she said she would like to meet me and introduce her fiancé Alex Rodriguez," the 86-year-old judge told the crowd at a discussion panel. The three eventually got together, and Jennifer asked if Ruth had "any secret about a happy marriage." And being the smart woman she is, Ruth offered up great counseling that was inspired by the advice her mother-in-law once gave her. "On the day I was married, my mother-in-law - I was married at her home...

For Variety’s latest issue, we asked Armie Hammer to write a tribute to Timothee Chalamet, one of 50 people to make our New Power of New York list. Here’s why Chalamet, the Oscar-nominated star of “Call Me by Your Name,” represents a new generation of movers and shakers that capture the best of Manhattan. For the full list, click here.

Every once in a while there is a zeitgeistian lightning strike. There may not be a clearer example in recent history than the introduction to the world of Timothée Chalamet. Don’t believe me? Try this fun social experiment: Next time you are in a crowd of people, point in any direction and yell, “Oh, my God — it’s Timothée Chalamet!” This can also be used as an unethical life hack if you want to reduce the amount of people in front of you in a long line.

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The American Film Institute (AFI) announced that the 32nd edition of AFI Fest presented by Audi will open with the World Premiere of “On the Basis of Sex,” the Felicity Jones-starring Ruth Bader Ginsburg biopic directed by Mimi Leder. “On the Basis of Sex” centers around Ginsburg as a young lawyer as she teams up with her husband, Martin D. Ginsburg (Armie Hammer), to bring a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals that will overturn a century of gender discrimination. The supporting cast includes Justin Theroux, Sam Waterston, Jack Reynor, and Kathy Bates as civil liberties lawyer Dorothy Kenyon.

The Opening Night Gala screening will take place Thursday, November 8, 2018, at the historic Tcl Chinese Theatre.

“AFI was founded to celebrate excellence in the art form and to ensure it for future generations,” said Bob Gazzale, President & CEO, AFI in an official statement. “‘On the Basis of Sex...

Ruth Bader Ginsburg is having a banner year on the big screen. On the heels of Betsy West and Julie Cohen’s blockbuster documentary “Rbg,” the Supreme Court Justice will be back on the big screen later this year in the narrative feature and potential Oscar contender “On the Basis of Sex.” The Focus Features release stars Felicity Jones as Ginsburg and is directed by Mimi Leder.

“On the Basis of Sex” centers around Ginsburg as a young lawyer as she teams up with her husband, Martin D. Ginsburg (Armie Hammer), to bring a case before the U.S. Court of Appeals that will overturn a century of gender discrimination. The supporting cast includes Justin Theroux, Sam Waterston, Jack Reynor, and Kathy Bates as civil liberties lawyer Dorothy Kenyon.

The film is notable for being Leder’s first feature in nearly 10 years. The director is best known on the big...