Academy Awards
The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, is an annual ceremony presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences since 1929 that honors outstanding achievements in film, including acting, directing, and technical crafts. Its golden statuette remains one of the most iconic symbols of cinematic excellence worldwide, representing the pinnacle of industry recognition. The Oscars have long been a stage for landmark moments in film history, such as Sidney Poitier becoming the first Black actor to win Best Actor in 1964 or Kathryn Bigelow’s historic Best Director win in 2010. Beyond the trophies, viewers tune in to see how the ceremony reflects evolving cultural conversations through acceptance speeches and onstage tributes, making it a focal point for discussions about cinema’s role in society.
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The Academy says acting and writing categories must center on human creativity.
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Wanda Sykes Says She 'Caught a Lot of Flack' for Saying Will Smith Slap Made Her ‘Physically Ill’
The comedian said she was sickened at the sight of Rock being slapped by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars.
Judge Joe Brown Questions Michael B. Jordan’s Oscar Win: ‘What Difference Does That Make?’
The ex-TV judge criticizes the Oscars and questions the ‘Sinners’ actor’s win, calling Hollywood awards ‘politics’ and a distraction from real-life issues.
Julia Fox on Meeting Beyoncé at Oscars Party: 'I Cried Into the Nape of Her Neck'
The moment marked "the coolest thing that ever happened to me," per Fox.
Kim Kardashian Shares Post Saying She Wore $80 Heels at Oscars After Party
The multihyphenate seemingly confirmed the claim by reposting the clip.
Teyana Taylor Named Chief Curator of Essence Fest 2026
The multi-hyphenate will help shape the festival’s creative direction as organizers roll out the 2026 lineup in New Orleans.
Jeremy O. Harris Reportedly Compared OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to Nazi at Star-Studded Oscars Party
Harris reportedly likened Altman to Joseph Goebbels at a boozy Oscars party.
Diane Warren Reacts to 17th Oscars Loss: ‘On to the Next Song’
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Teyana Taylor Responds to Criticism of Her Oscars Reactions: ‘The World Holds So Much Misery’
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Weird Al Yankovic Nails All 4 Acting Oscars In Viral Bluesky Post
Hours before the 98th Academy Awards began, the parody icon casually named Michael B. Jordan, Jessie Buckley, Sean Penn, and Amy Madigan—then watched it all come true.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Songwriters Finish Oscars Acceptance Speech Backstage After Being Cut Off
The writers of “Golden” were unceremoniously cut off during the Oscars live broadcast.
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The returning Oscars host ended Sunday's ceremony by taking a page from PTA's Best Picture winner.
Misty Copeland’s Surprise Oscars Return Channeled Her Iconic Firebird Role
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