Oscars
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Barbra Streisand blames sexism for Oscar snubs
Monday, May 1, 2017"There were a lot of older people" who didn't want to see a woman director, the star says. -
Director of ‘Silence of the Lambs’ & ‘Philadelphia’ Jonathan Demme dead at 73
Wednesday, April 26, 2017In addition to directing Oscar winners Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster, Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington, Demme gave us the Talking Heads concert film, "Stop Making Sense." -
Are black Brits taking African American movie roles?
Friday, March 24, 2017As more black British actors play African American roles, Samuel L. Jackson asks, "We can’t tell our own stories?" -
How ‘Moonlight’ pulled off the Oscar upset of a lifetime
Wednesday, March 1, 2017The odds were stacked against it. Films this good don't often win best picture. -
Ellen, Lady Gaga & Pharrell team up for ‘The Love Project’ in uplifting video
Wednesday, March 1, 2017The stars united to "promote love, kindness, empathy and understanding" and support four charities close to their hearts. -
Why Rush Limbaugh is mad at the Oscars
Wednesday, March 1, 2017"Because he's always mad about everything" is only part of the answer. -
Winning: Social media flooded with Hillary jokes after last night’s Oscars gaffe
Monday, February 27, 2017Social media LOLsobbed that the election wasn't a mix-up like the Oscars. -
‘Moonlight’ mixup: Oscars end with fake news as ‘La La Land’ loses best picture
Monday, February 27, 2017Faye Dunaway read an envelope that said "La La Land," but midway through the last acceptance speeches, it was revealed 'Moonlight' won Best Picture. -
Red carpet clash: Meryl Streep vs. Chanel in ‘pay to wear’ Oscar gown dispute
Friday, February 24, 2017Creative director Kurt Lagerfeld claims he got a call from the actress’s team, saying, "We found somebody who will pay us.” Streep's people deny it. -
Hollywood’s sliding scale of justice for winning an Academy Award
Monday, February 20, 2017The puzzling ethical calculus has prompted many to question the standards used to weigh the bad behavior of stars and would-be nominees.
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LGBTQ Pride
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