Jimmy Kimmel chosen to host Oscars for fourth time
The 96th Academy Awards ceremony is set to take place at the Dolby Theater on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
Thu Nov 16 2023
Five things to watch at Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony
For the first time, hosting duties will be shared by three women: comedians Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes.
Sat Mar 26 2022
Pandemic-constrained Oscars feature more oratory, less music, comedy
With no opening monologue or any of the glitzy song-and-dance numbers, the 93rd annual Academy Awards ceremony stood out like no others.
Mon Apr 26 2021
Oscars 2021 to be 'in-person telecast', will not be held virtually - Variety Source: Reuters
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences moved the 73rd Academy Awards ceremony to April 25, 2021.
Wed Dec 02 2020
Meryl Streep accuses Karl Lagerfeld of spoiling her Oscars
Meryl Streep on Saturday accused designer Karl Lagerfeld of spoiling her night at the Academy Awards ceremony by falsely accusing her of being paid to wear a gown on the Oscars red carpet.
Sun Feb 26 2017
Director Spike Lee says not calling for Oscars boycott
Director Spike Lee on Wednesday backed away from calls to boycott the Academy Awards ceremony amid controversy over a lack of diversity among this year's nominees.
Thu Jan 21 2016
George Clooney weighs in on diversity, Sharpton urges Oscar 'tune out'
George Clooney and British actor David Oyelowo joined those calling for affirmative action in Hollywood to address racial disparity.
Wed Jan 20 2016
Spike Lee, Jada Pinkett Smith to boycott Oscars
Director Spike Lee and actress Jada Pinkett Smith will boycott next month's Academy Awards ceremony because black actors were shut out of nominations.
Tue Jan 19 2016
Oscar campaigns may be over-the-top, but they keep otherwise-endangered movies alive
As the Academy Awards ceremony approaches on Sunday, the race for best picture seems more wide open than ever.
Wed Feb 26 2014
2014's Golden Globes spotlight spectrum of black films
The Golden Globes unofficially begin an awards season that will formally conclude at the Academy Awards ceremony on March 2.
Sun Jan 12 2014
Ellen DeGeneres returns to host the Oscars in 2014
Comedian, actress and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres will present the 86th annual Academy Awards Ceremony.
Sat Aug 03 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024