Diverse talent in Hollywood takes reins to speed up change
Diverse creators are building incubators, their own production pipelines and venues where they can screen work and support each other.
Tue Mar 07 2023
Oscars group adds Pattinson, Jackson but stems new intake
Seen as the apex body of the Hollywood film industry, the Academy issues a single round of invitations annually.
Sun Jul 04 2021
Oscar body slows growth of new members but reaffirms diversity goals
The Academy says reducing the number of newcomers would allow the organisation to better serve existing members.
Thu May 27 2021
Chris Rock's Oscars monologue totally lives up to the hype
The Oscars' opening montage ended, Chris Rock took the stage and it took less than seven seconds for him to bring up the show's diversity problem.
Mon Feb 29 2016
Fast facts about Oscars 2016
Here are some fast facts about the Oscars 2016.
Mon Feb 29 2016
10 stars who have never won an Oscar
Here is an infographics on 10 stars who have never won an Oscar.
Mon Feb 29 2016
Chris Rock to present 88th Oscars ceremony amid Hollywood diversity debate
The actor, comedian and director will take to the stage on Feb 28 to present the Academy Awards for the second time in his career.
Sun Feb 21 2016
Tired of reading about 'white boys and dogs', 11-year-old girl starts book drive campaign
The campaign aims to collect 1,000 books - in which black girls are the main characters - by February 11.
Wed Jan 27 2016
Academy announces major changes to membership amid #OscarsSoWhite backlash
The new rules may alter what critics have described as the insidery nature of gaining The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences membership.
Sat Jan 23 2016
#OscarsSoWhite: Will Smith joins Oscar 2016 boycott
Will Smith has confirmed he will be joining his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, in not attending the Academy Awards on February 28 over the lack of diversity.
Fri Jan 22 2016
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024