The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences “condemn[ed]” Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars Sunday and announced they’ve launched a formal investigation into the incident, Variety reports. “The Academy condemns the actions of Mr. Smith at last night’s show,” an Academy spokesperson said. “We have officially …
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The Academy Awards have been around for nearly a century — and in that time they’ve evolved into an endlessly fascinating Petri dish of self-congratulatory pomposity and live-event chaos. Usually, the show goes off without a hitch. Yet not even the most seasoned, demanding television producer can stand firm against …
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There’s no denying Regina Hall’s unique presence in pop culture. From iconic roles like Brenda in the Scary Movie franchise to standout performances like in 2021’s Nine Perfect Strangers, Hall’s career spans decades and genres. Her commitment to being herself not only has helped her own career, but also illuminated …
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Beyoncé, Billie Eilish and Finneas, Reba McEntire, and Sebastián Yatra have been tapped to perform this year’s Best Original Songs nominations during the Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday. The 94th Oscars will broadcast live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. Beyoncé will deliver …
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So who would you like to see with Oscars nestled in their arms next weekend? Are you Team Dune or Team Don’t Look Up? Do you believe in The Power of the Dog or the power of the Saab? Bardem or Benedict? Chastain or Colman? Will you find yourself hopefully …
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UPDATE 2 (3/21): Bill Murray and Tiffany Haddish top the latest list of presenters added to the 94th Academy The latest slate boasts the usual mix of of actors and musicians, including Jennifer Garner, Elliot Page, DJ Khaled, Stephanie Beatriz, and last year’s Best Original Song winner, H.E.R. But the …
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Most, but not everyone, will have to prove they’re vaccinated against Covid-19 to be at the Academy Awards this year, The New York Times reports. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences confirmed that all nominees and the 2,500-person audience will have to show proof-of-vax, as well as at …
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The Power of the Dog, Dune, and West Side Story are among the leaders of this year’s Oscar nominees, which were announced Tuesday morning, Feb. 8 All three films will vie for Best Picture, where they’ll be up against Belfast, Coda, Don’t Look Up, Drive My Car, Licorice Pizza, and …
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The artists who hand out little gold men every year at the Oscars announced their nominations for the 2022 Academy Awards, and the results were the typical mishmash of predictable choices, pleasant surprises, and disturbing omissions. For every unexpectedly cool decision made by the Academy — A hat trick for …
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That sound you heard this morning — the cacophonous combo of joyous screams, disappointed groans, the gnashing of teeth and breaking of glass — can only mean one thing: the nominations for the 2022 Academy Awards have indeed been announced. Per usual, Oscars voters dished up a few extremely predictable …
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