Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks accept honorary Oscars at Hollywood gala
Angela Bassett and other honorees were selected by the board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy and 'Succession' stars win Golden Globes
Emma Stone was named best actress in a motion picture comedy or musical for her lead role in gothic comedy/drama "Poor Things."
Mon Jan 08 2024
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
What could go wrong? Oscars team prepares for anything after Will Smith slap
For the first time, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has created a crisis team to respond to any mishaps.
Thu Mar 09 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
Chris Rock shuts down audience member criticising Will Smith
Chris' comments came hours after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed Will "refused to leave" the ceremony following the incident.
Fri Apr 01 2022
Tom Hanks hails 'magical art' of movies at new LA film museum
The museum addresses controversies as well, including a historical lack of on-screen diversity and the #MeToo movement.
Wed Sep 22 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
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
Academy of Motion Pictures to meet over allegations against Weinstein
The Board of Governors will be holding a special meeting on Saturday, October 14, to discuss the allegations against Weinstein and any actions warranted by the Academy.
Thu Oct 12 2017
Five decades and 200 films later, Jackie Chan 'finally' wins Oscar
At the annual Governors Awards, Jackie Chan finally received his little gold statuette, an honorary Oscar for his decades of work in film.
Mon Nov 14 2016
Jackie Chan to get lifetime achievement Oscar
Actor Jackie Chan will receive a lifetime achievement Oscar, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced.
Sat Sep 03 2016
Obama weighs in on Oscars controversy
US President Barack Obama said Wednesday that the controversy over this year's all-white Oscar acting nominations is part of a broader issue the country is grappling with.
Thu Jan 28 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
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Zayn Malik postpones US tour dates after One Direction bandmate Liam Payne's death
Payne, 31, died on Wednesday after falling from a third-floor hotel room balcony in Buenos Aires, shocking fans of the boy band.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Why voters in a handful of swing states will decide the US presidential election
The contest will almost certainly be decided by just tens of thousands of voters a tiny fraction of the populace in a handful of states.
Sun Oct 20 2024
INSIGHT - Sudan's war risks 'lost generation' of children
A devastating crisis is unfolding in Sudan, where the most vulnerable members of society children are bearing the brunt of the violence.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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