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fromVulture
4 days ago

James Corden Should Play Jerks More Often

James Corden showcases his acting talent in The Christophers, reminding audiences of his earlier impactful roles, particularly in All or Nothing.
fromThe Independent
2 weeks ago

James McAvoy says he's faced 'bias' in industry over Scottish accent

"[Bias] is that thing that stops you being regarded as a person and makes you something smaller. With my accent, I've had that experience where I'm suddenly no longer a person with infinite possibilities and potential - I am 'that Scottish person'. I'm reduced to a noise that comes out of my mouth."
Film
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Jane Fonda's life goes under the microscope: best podcasts of the week

Emmanuel Dzotsi co-hosts a podcast series exploring major pop culture figures using the BBC's archive.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Corey Feldman speaks out about Rob Reiner Oscars tribute snub: Like a family reunion I wasn't invited to'

Corey Feldman stated, 'Personally, it felt a little bit like a family reunion I wasn't invited to. It is what it is. I just want to say that I'm with the rest of us, we're all very destroyed that things went down the way they did.'
Film
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A bust of Barbra Streisand and beautiful memories: Richard E Grant's garden in seven extraordinary items

Richard E Grant's garden features film props and decorations, showcasing his unique collection from various productions he has been part of.
Right-wing politics
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

Meryl Streep, Could We Interest You in Donating to an Abortion Fund??

Abortion funds face increased demand and shrinking resources as post-Roe restrictions make abortion care more expensive and difficult to access, with costs ranging from $800 to $2,000 per procedure.
fromArchitectural Digest
4 weeks ago

Where Does Sean Penn Live? Looking Back at the One Battle After Another Star's Twisty Real Estate Journey

Given this penchant for privacy, it makes sense that he landed in the coastal community of Malibu, which has long been a magnet for A‑listers since it's only a short drive from Los Angeles, yet offers far more seclusion than Beverly Hills. Residents include Julia Roberts and Sergey Brin, and Penn is part of this discreet celebrity cohort.
SF real estate
Media industry
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

Jane Fonda Accepts No Merger

Jane Fonda wore a 'Block the Merger' pin at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party to oppose Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros., citing concerns about job losses, price increases, and political control of media.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Bill Maher Vented About the Oscars on This Week's "Real Time"

You've got to show [people] government can work. Shapiro made a straightforward but understandable case, arguing that not solving problems can lead to an increase in cynicism. He mentioned the evolution of the permitting system in Pennsylvania under his tenure as governor as one example of demonstrating governmental effectiveness and addressing constituent concerns through tangible policy improvements.
SF politics
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Best Actor, Best Picture and ... Best Casting? Your guide to betting on the Academy Awards

DraftKings Sportsbook director Johnny Avello said last year that his trading team relies on trade publications like GoldDerby, which specializes in tracking and predicting entertainment awards shows, to make the odds for the Oscars. He told ESPN ahead of this year's ceremony that one added factor is the continued emergence of prediction markets, which are perhaps more in tune with non-sports-related wagering and rely more closely on the movement of markets.
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Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Harrison Ford isn't retiring: 'I really wouldn't know what to do with myself'

At 83, Harrison Ford remains committed to acting, finding purpose and fulfillment in the constantly evolving nature of his work rather than considering retirement.
#oscars
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

One no-show after another: Sean Penn joins an exclusive band of Oscar-winning refuseniks

Sean Penn skipped the Oscars to be in Ukraine, prioritizing international humanitarian concerns over attending his best supporting actor award ceremony.
#robert-redford-tribute
#academy-awards
Film
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Oscars: Hollywood to hand out one award after another

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony features Conan O'Brien as host for the second time, with 'Sinners' leading with 16 nominations and Jessie Buckley favored to win Best Actress for 'Hamnet'.
Film
fromKqed
1 month ago

How to Watch the 2026 Oscars: From Streaming to Bay Area Watch Parties | KQED

The 98th Academy Awards airs Sunday with Conan O'Brien hosting for a second year; Sinners leads with 16 nominations including best picture.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Matt Berry Should Go Full Matt Berry for the Oscars

Matt Berry will serve as announcer for the 98th Academy Awards, bringing his distinctive pronunciation style to Hollywood's biggest night.
Film
fromCalifornia Post
4 weeks ago

Javier Bardem is slammed for using Oscars to attack Israel: 'Why was he even on the stage?'

Javier Bardem faced backlash for stating 'No to war and Free Palestine' while presenting at the 98th Academy Awards, drawing criticism for perceived anti-Israel activism.
Film
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Highlights from the 2026 Oscars hosted by Conan O'Brien: from big wins to heavy goodbyes

Paul Thomas Anderson won his first Oscar after 14 previous nominations, winning best adapted screenplay, best director, and best picture for 'One Battle After Another' at the Academy Awards ceremony.
Film
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Oscars: Hollywood to hand out one award after another

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony features Conan O'Brien as host for the second time, with 'Sinners' leading with 16 nominations and Jessie Buckley favored to win Best Actress for 'Hamnet'.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Film

How to Watch the 2026 Oscars: From Streaming to Bay Area Watch Parties | KQED

Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Matt Berry Should Go Full Matt Berry for the Oscars

Matt Berry will serve as announcer for the 98th Academy Awards, bringing his distinctive pronunciation style to Hollywood's biggest night.
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Cesar Awards wade in on viral Jim Carrey rumors over French speech

Jim Carrey's visit has been planned since this summer. From the outset, he was extremely touched by the Academy's invitation. Eight months of ongoing, constructive discussions. He worked on his speech in French for months, asking me about the exact pronunciation of certain words.
Independent films
Film
fromJezebel
4 weeks ago

Leonardo DiCaprio Broke the Curse

Leonardo DiCaprio attended the Oscars with his 27-year-old girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti, marking their first major public appearance together after over three years of dating.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Oscars race heats up as 'Sinners' takes top prize at SAG Actor Awards

"Sinners" won best ensemble at the SAG Awards, disrupting "One Battle After Another's" awards-season dominance and significantly strengthening its Oscar prospects.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Sinners' Jayme Lawson Says BAFTAs Were Exploitative, Not Inclusive

Institutionally, we still don't understand what inclusion means. Just because you invite someone into a space, but you don't provide the necessary resources to keep them and everyone else in that room safe by them being there, that's not inclusivity. That's exploitation. That man's disability got exploited that night, and it led to multiple offenses.
Media industry
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Barbra Streisand accused of making tribute to Alysa Liu about herself

We were so happy to see Alysa Liu win the gold medal in Milan yesterday. My husband just showed me that in 2019 she skated to my song Don't Rain on My Parade. I'm so proud of her. Don't Rain on my Parade is the song Streisand made famous in the Broadway musical, Funny Girl, and in its 1968 film adaptation, for which she won the Academy Award for best actress.
San Francisco Giants
Music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

The Grammys bring more celebrity pushback to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown

Music stars used the Grammys to protest ICE and U.S. immigration enforcement, wearing pins and protest apparel to denounce deportations and detentions.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

As Hollywood holds back, television pushes back against Trump 2.0

Nikki Glaser minimized political commentary at the Golden Globes despite a turbulent U.S. year and Hollywood's fraught history with outspoken figures.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Hollywood is freaking out over a viral AI video showing Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise fighting

AI-generated footage can convincingly recreate major Hollywood actors and cinematic production, triggering widespread industry concern about disruption to filmmaking jobs and IP.
Film
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2026 Oscars

This year's Oscars ceremony successfully celebrated film through thoughtful hosting, diverse award winners, and production quality that prioritized respect for cinema over self-importance.
Film
fromEsquire
4 weeks ago

How Billy Crystal Paid Tribute to Rob Reiner at the Oscars

Rob Reiner, acclaimed writer-director, received an emotional tribute at the 98th Academy Awards, with Billy Crystal celebrating his iconic filmography spanning from comedies to dramas.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
29 years ago

A House Full of Stage Presence

The Center Theatre Group's 30th anniversary reception was held at the Wassermans' prestigious Beverly Hills home, showcasing its renowned art collection and expansive grounds to impressed guests.
Music
fromVulture
2 months ago

Finally, Someone (Mark Ruffalo) Tells Kevin O'Leary to Shut Up

Celebrities defended Billie Eilish's political acceptance speech against Kevin O'Leary's criticism, prompting public backlash and sparring on Threads.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Daddy Issue Oscars

Marty Supreme's ending—featuring Timothée Chalamet's emotional breakdown in a maternity ward—has sparked significant debate about whether it represents genuine character transformation or unwarranted sentimentality.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Jodie Foster says early success meant she escaped sexual abuse in Hollywood

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
Media industry
Film
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Corey Feldman claims Oscars left him out of planned Rob Reiner tribute

Corey Feldman claims the Academy excluded him from Rob Reiner's 2026 Oscars tribute despite starring in Stand By Me, attributing the omission to his public advocacy about childhood abuse.
#2026-oscars
Film
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Corey Feldman Claims Oscars Didn't Invite Him to Planned Rob Reiner Tribute with Fellow Stand by Me Co-Stars

Corey Feldman was not invited to the 2026 Oscars tribute to Rob Reiner, but he graciously supports his Stand by Me castmates' participation and plans to honor Reiner privately.
Film
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Corey Feldman Claims Oscars Didn't Invite Him to Planned Rob Reiner Tribute with Fellow Stand by Me Co-Stars

Corey Feldman was not invited to the 2026 Oscars tribute to Rob Reiner, but he graciously supports his Stand by Me castmates' participation and plans to honor Reiner privately.
Film
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

'Overnight I lost everything': 17 acting careers ruined by a single role

Certain films can permanently damage an actor's career trajectory, with specific roles becoming inextricably linked to their public image regardless of talent or prior success.
Film
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

'I'm an Actor' Too? Inside This Year's More Immersive Actor Awards

The SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards introduced significant venue changes including a new catered pre-reception area and stadium seating replacing traditional theater seating for improved accessibility and viewing.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Mark Ruffalo Questions James Cameron's Criticism of the Netflix-Warner Bros Deal

Mark Ruffalo challenges James Cameron's opposition to Netflix's Warner Bros. acquisition, asking whether similar concerns would apply to a Paramount acquisition.
#steven-spielberg
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Tommy Lee Jones put daughter under temporary conservatorship years before her death in San Francisco

Tommy Lee Jones obtained temporary conservatorship of his adult daughter Victoria in August 2023; she later died of a suspected overdose in January 2024.
#joni-mitchell
Film
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Did the Oscar Nominations Get It Right?

Film nominations prompted praise for certain performances, surprise over omissions, and calls for wider recognition of films like Sirāt across major award categories.
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