Taylor Swift, Ke Huy Quan, Austin Butler join Hollywood's film academy
They were among more than 300 people selected to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group that awards the Oscars.
Thu Jun 29 2023
Film academy response to Will Smith slap was 'inadequate,' group's president says
The Academy was criticized for allowing Smith to remain in his seat, and accept the best actor trophy, after he assaulted Rock on stage.
Tue Feb 14 2023
Film academy moves up discussion of Will Smith slap to Friday
Because Smith resigned, the academy no longer needs to follow the legally prescribed timetable to consider the matter, David Rubin said.
Thu Apr 07 2022
Will Smith resigns from Film Academy over Chris Rock slap
Will Smith resigned Friday from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscar awards last weekend.
Sat Apr 02 2022
Film academy condemns Will Smith slap, starts review of Oscars incident
Violations may result in suspension or expulsion from the organization, revocation of Oscars, or loss of eligibility for future awards.
Tue Mar 29 2022
Disney, Warner Bros., Sony pausing film releases in Russia over Ukraine invasion
The Ukrainian Film Academy created an online petition that calls for an international boycott of Russian cinema and film industry.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Lady Gaga, Spider-Man overlooked by film academy in Oscar nominations
Another surprising absences were Denis Villeneuve, who directed the critically acclaimed science-fiction epic "Dune,".
Wed Feb 09 2022
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
IIFA Awards Green carpet
The International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) Awards Green carpet
Mon Jun 08 2015
IIFA 2015: Anil Kapoor, Bipasha Basu in Kuala Lumpur
A Press conference to officially announce the 16th International Indian Film Awards 2015 at The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur on April 9.
Thu Apr 09 2015
Indian election: Choosing Gleam over nation
While the Indians are in the midst of fulfilling their responsibility to choose their next country leaders, some of the Indian film stars chose Gleam over the fate of their nation.
Thu Apr 24 2014
With awards, Bollywood shows growing imprint in US
Bollywood this week throws its premier awards event for the first time in the United States.
Wed Apr 23 2014
ANALYSIS - Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it
The study, will likely set course for lawmakers and tech platforms around the world as they navigate a push to age-restrict social media.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Will the fragile peace between Hezbollah and Israel hold?
Hezbollah continues to claim that it defeated the Israeli military in Lebanon and says its forces will ensure IDF adheres to the ceasefire.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery, a quick recovery option
Prostate cancer is experienced by one in 120 men in Malaysia, especially those above the age of 50.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Astro AWANI shines with five wins at MPRA 2024
Astro AWANI excels after winning five awards at the Malaysia Public Relations Awards 2024 in Kuala Lumpur
Fri Nov 29 2024
Flood situation continues to worsen, victims exceed 120,000
The flood situation across the country continues to worsen, with the number of victims in nine states reaching 120,272 people
Fri Nov 29 2024
Starbucks serves South Koreans coffee and glimpse into the North
Hundreds show up for the opening of the US coffeehouse chain's newest store in an observatory near the city of Gimpo.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16
A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January with the ban to take effect by Nov. 2025.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Putin denies he tried to frighten Merkel with dog Koni
Angela Merkel wrote in her new memoir "Freedom" that, Vladimir Putin sometimes brought the pet to meetings with foreign guests.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Vocational college student murder: We saw victim beaten in hostel room - Witness
The prosecution witnesses say they did not report the incident to the hostel warden for fear of being beaten like the victim.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Don't bring small children to observe river water level, say - Police
State police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat urges the public to remain vigilant about the rising level of the river.
Fri Nov 29 2024