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Jaime King Inspired By Lady Gaga To Reveal Sexual Abuse In Her Past
Inspired by Lady Gaga’s emotional performance at the Oscars where she was joined onstage by dozens of sexual assault survivors, actress Jaime King has shared her own story, saying that she too is a survivor...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 March 2016
Ennio Morricone Wins First Oscar Of His Career For Scoring T`arantino's 'The Hateful Eight'
Leonardo DiCaprio may have made most of the headlines with his first Oscar win after five nominations for Best Actor, but perhaps just as significant was the triumph of Ennio Morricone, the legendary soundtrack composer...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 March 2016
Lady Gaga Performs With Sexual Assault Survivors At Oscars
It was generally agreed that Lady Gaga’s performance of ‘Til It Happens To You’ was the most moving moment of the Oscars, though the song itself failed to win in its category of Best Original...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 01 March 2016
Chris Rock Uses Oscars To Help His Daughters Sell Girl Scout Cookies
As well as cracking a few zingers at the expense of the lack of diversity in the nominations list, Oscars host Chris Rock used the ceremony as a platform for his two daughters to sell...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 February 2016
The Oscar Winners That Never Were: 12 Stars Who Are Still Waiting
That familiar anti-climactic feeling has hit following the 88th Academy Award winner announcements. That's the last we'll hear about last year's blockbusters and now we can look forward to another year of iconic filmmaking. Leonardo...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 February 2016
Most Awkward Moment Of The Night: Why Was Stacey Dash At The Oscars?
Against the backdrop of the ongoing diversity debate in Hollywood, comedian Chris Rock did a stellar job of hosting this year’s Oscars ceremony. But one joke did fall noticeably flat at the Dolby Theatre last...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 February 2016
Leonardo Dicaprio Finally Gets His Oscar! But 'Mad Max' Was The Big Winner At The 2016 Academy Awards
It would no doubt have been a total travesty if Leonardo DiCaprio didn't win his long-awaited Academy Award for his role in 'The Revenant', but no doubt his very first Oscars victory is a huge...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 February 2016
Vice President Joe Biden To Introduce Lady Gaga At Oscars
Vice President Joe Biden is set to travel to Hollywood this weekend in order to formally introduce Lady Gaga to the stage during Sunday’s Oscars ceremony, according to the L.A. Times.Citing to a White House...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 February 2016
'Creed' Director Ryan Coogler To Hold Flint Fundraiser On Oscars Night
Creed director Ryan Coogler has helped organise a star-studded benefit for the residents of Flint, Michigan which will take place on February 28th, the same night as the Academy Awards. Dubbed #JUSTICEFORFLINT, the event will...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 February 2016
Rooney Mara Regrets Her "Whitewashing" Tiger Lily Role In 'Pan'
Oscar nominee Rooney Mara has admitted that she feels “bad and embarrassed” about being caught up in the ‘whitewashing’ debate in Hollywood after her role in Disney’s Pan last year, but has kept quiet until...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 February 2016
Bookmakers Predictions For Sunday's Academy Awards: Leonardo Dicaprio Still The Favourite
We're drawing ever closer to the eagerly anticipated 88th Academy Awards night and the bookmakers' odds are ever-changing. Of course, that Leonardo DiCaprio will finally land his Best Actor Oscar marks the stand-out odds of...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 February 2016
Oscars Suing Manufacturers Of Gift Bags Over Inappropriate Contents
The Academy Awards is suing the manufacturers of a proposed “Oscars gift bag” after expressing concern at its contents, which reportedly include plastic surgery gift certificates and sex toys.For various reasons to do with tax,...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 February 2016
Leo's Red Carpet Rampage! Leonardo Dicaprio's Oscar Quest Inspires Online Game
We all know that Leonardo DiCaprio is long overdue an Oscar win, and if he doesn't take home the statue this year all faith in the Academy will be lost. So for those of us...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 February 2016
Spike Lee: 'Academy Changes Would Not Have Happened Without Oscars Ruckus'
Director Spike Lee has spoken about his decision to boycott this year’s Oscars at the Berlin International Film Festival while premiering his latest movie Chi-Raq. Lee announced in January that he would not be attending...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 February 2016
Sylvester Stallone Admits He Considered Oscars Boycott
Sylvester Stallone has admitted he considered boycotting this year’s Academy Awards because of the #OscarsSoWhite controversy. The Creed star is nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category, but his co-star Michael B. Jordan and the...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 February 2016
Do The Black Oscars Really Need To Be Brought Back?
With the #OscarsSoWhite debate still ongoing ahead of the 88th Academy Awards, there's now talk about the resurgence of the Tree of Life Awards, known informally as the Black Oscars. It was an event to...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 February 2016
Dame Helen Mirren Says It's "Unfair" To Attack The Oscars Over Diversity Row
Former Oscar winner Dame Helen Mirren has mounted a defence of the Academy over its much publicised lack of diversity in its nominations, saying that it’s “unfair” to attack them when the real problem lies...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 February 2016
Halle Berry Describes Oscars Diversity Row As "Heartbreaking"
Halle Berry, the first and only black woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress, has spoken about the current controversy surrounding the lack of diversity in nominations process, describing the situation as “heartbreaking”.The 49...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 February 2016
Will Smith Says His Decision To Boycott Oscars "Isn't About Me"
Will Smith has spoken some more about his decision to join his wife Jada Pinkett Smith in boycotting this year’s Oscars ceremony, saying that he wants to be “part of the solution” to the diversity...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 January 2016
Barack Obama Joins #Oscarssowhite Debate, Asks: 'Is Everybody Getting A Fair Shot?'
President Barack Obama has joined the #OscarsSoWhite debate which is currently dominating this year’s Academy Awards coverage. With a number of Hollywood stars speaking out on the controversy, the POTUS has said Hollywood could benefit...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 January 2016
Chris Rock's Rep Denies Oscars Host Has Rewritten Opening Monologue
Chris Rock’s publicist has denied the comedian has rewritten his Oscars’ script to incorporate the #OscarsSoWhite controversy. Rock will host the ceremony on February 28th, but has faced pressure to step down as the awards'...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 January 2016
Chris Rock Planning To Address #Oscarssowhite Controversy At Next Month's Ceremony
Some have called for Chris Rock to step down as host of this year’s Oscar’s ceremony, as the debate over the lack of diversity among the nominees continues. But despite pressure, Rock isn’t planning to...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 January 2016
Michael Caine Joins Oscars' Diversity Debate: "You Can't Vote For An Actor Because He's Black"
Michael Caine has given his thoughts on the diversity row which is currently dominating this year’s Oscars coverage. Speaking to Nick Robinson on BBC Radio 4, the veteran actor said: “You can't vote for an...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 January 2016
Reese Witherspoon Joins Oscars Debate And Calls For More Diversity
As the debate over the lack of diversity among this year’s Oscar nominations continues, Reese Witherspoon has become the latest star to speak out. On Thursday the actress shared a Time magazine article about the...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 January 2016
Will Smith Joining His Wife Jada Pinkett Smith In Boycotting Oscars
Will Smith has announced that he’s joining his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, in her protest at the absence of diversity in the Academy Awards nominations, and won’t be attending the February 28th ceremony.Appearing on ‘Good...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 January 2016
The Academy Awards Boycott: Both Sides Of The Debate
This year's Academy Awards season is turning out to be a pretty intense ride, with the uproar over the nominations' lack of cultural diversity causing a division in the entertainment world. While some people are...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 January 2016
Chris Rock Under Pressure To Step Down As Oscars Host In Diversity Row
Oscars host Chris Rock is coming under increasing calls to boycott the awards ceremony in the aftermath of the controversial nominations last week, in which none of the 20 acting nominations went to a black...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 January 2016
Lupita Nyong'o And George Clooney Join Oscars' Diversity Debate
Lupita Nyong’o and George Clooney have become the latest stars to speak out about this year’s Oscar nominations, which have been criticised for their lack of diversity. Already director Spike Lee and Jada Pinkett-Smith have...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 January 2016
The Academy Speaks On Lack Of Diversity In Oscar Nominations, As Stars Call For Boycott
As the debate over the lack of diversity among this year’s Oscar nominees continues, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, has released a lengthly statement addressing the issue....
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 January 2016
Spike Lee Will Not Be Attending 2016 Oscars Due To Lack Of Diversity Among Nominees
Director Spike Lee has announced he will not be attending this year’s Oscars, due to the lack of diversity among the nominees. For the second year in a row the Oscar’s was criticised for failing...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 January 2016
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