“Oscars 2019” is finally behind us. There sure was a lot of controversy surrounding this year’s awards. From the Kevin Hart spectacle, to the Motion Picture Academy being accused by some for showing a lack of diversity along with their attempt to hand out four awards while commercials were being aired, not to mention years […]
Read moreFrom terrifying horror to undeniable classics, there are some films that you simply have to see before you die. If you haven’t seen them already, here are some films you absolutely need to put on your bucket list. Dogtooth Hereditary Cloud Atlas Take Shelter The Act of Killing Colossal Midnight in Paris Good Will Hunting […]
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NBC’s The Voice returned for its 16th season on Monday night, with coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson and John Legend searching for talent during a whole new round of the Blind Auditions. It is Legend’s first time as coach, and Clarkson is coming off a two-season win streak. As a reminder, during this round, coaches […]
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Few women were going to rival Lady Gaga’s $30 million Tiffany Diamond moment at the 2019 Oscars on Sunday, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t try. Maximalism ruled the night, with several actresses choosing full looks of statement necklace, earrings, bracelet and ring — and sometimes multiples. Other trends included floral-inspired and eco-friendly designs, while mismatched earrings […]
Read moreTechnology has allowed movies to turn back the clock on ageing actors and give us a glimpse of their younger selves! Technology is behind some pretty awesome stuff. Like recently in the film industry, we have been seeing some pretty amazing and realistic special effects don’t you think? More and more, evolving technology has allowed […]
Read moreWe found this wonderful video clip of Jackie Chan being interviewed by Ellen DeGeneres back in 2009 sharing his film experience in America. He is such a phenomenal performer and incredibly dedicated to his craft. In the interview, you’ll hear Jackie discuss how much easier (actually safer) it was for him to make movies in […]
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While James McAvoy may have arrived to the 91st Academy Awards in a spotless white shirt and tuxedo, his shirt was covered in autographs when he later reached the Vanity Fair after-party. In the photo, his shirt is covered with autographs of Frances McDormand, Michael B. Jordan, Karamo Brown among others. Kendall Jenner Ditches her Underwear […]
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A black superhero action flick. A film about an indigenous maid in Mexico. A portrayal of a gay, immigrant rock star. Spike Lee’s first Oscar. The 2019 Oscars were a win for films telling stories from a range of racial and cultural perspectives, marking a major shift three years after the movie industry’s top awards […]
Read moreConsidering that the Academy Awards has been around since 1929, it’s no surprise they have changed greatly over the years. But 2019 will be the first year in over three decades without a host, thanks to some controversial statements from comedian Kevin Hart. How will this impact the Oscars? We’ll let you know the answer […]
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The 91st Academy Awards may not have had a host, but the 3 hour, 17 minute-long show was filled with plenty of heartwarming and gut-wrenching moments. Here, TheWrap rounds up the 11 best and worst bits of the 2019 Oscars. Also Read:Oscars 2019: The Complete Winners List Getty Images BEST/WORST: The Host-Less Opening — It’s not your fault, […]
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‘Green Book,” the story of the unlikely friendship between a bigoted bouncer and a virtuoso black musician, was named the best picture of the year at the 91st Academy Awards. The Universal Pictures release beat back a string of formidable challengers to nab the top honor, including Netflix’s “Roma,” a critically adored black-and-white drama that […]
Read moreLiza Donnelly is a visual journalist/cartoonist for the New Yorker, the resident cartoonist at CBS News, a contributor at CNN, NY Times, and Medium. Ross gets some inside scoop of what she looks for in her work.
Read moreDon’t we just love an awards ceremony? We get to see all of Hollywood’s finest dressed up to the nines in their borrowed dresses and jewels, while also finding out which of the year’s movies gets the most recognition. Over the years, we’ve seen good hosts and bad hosts, great jokes and ones that have […]
Read moreWith the big event tonight, Ross Crystal was on the red carpet yesterday as the crews and people from around the world were setting up for tonight’s broadcast of the Oscars. Ross chats with long time colleagues from TNT Latin America as they are very proud that a Hispanic film, ‘Roma’ is up for an […]
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The Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced criminal charges against R. Kelly at a press conference this afternoon. The singer has been charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving four victims — three of whom were minors — in incidents that took place between 1998 and 2010; he will have his first court […]
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CW’s pilot “Glamorous” has cast two key roles and found its director. Brooke Shields and Jade Payton have been cast in the pilot, while Eva Longoria has come onboard to direct, Variety has learned. The pilot follows a gender non-conforming recent high school graduate who lands the gig of a lifetime interning at a cosmetics company whose products they panned […]
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NBC’s comedy pilot Uninsured has secured its two lead roles. Adam Pally and Abby Elliott will star in the multicamera comedy from Sony Pictures TV and The Goldbergs writer Dan Levy. They will play Dave and Rebecca, young parents who end up having to take care of Dave’s parents, who have mishandled their finances and need help paying down […]
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Miley Cyrus‘ inspiration to marry husband Liam Hemsworth came not just from her love for the Australian actor, but also her love for Hillary Clinton. The former “Hannah Montana” star revealed that the losing 2016 presidential candidate‘s slogan, “Stronger Together,” particularly resonated with her after she and Hemsworth lost their Malibu, Calif., home in a wildfire. “Without feeling like you’re putting a Band-Aid on […]
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Peter Tork, the guitarist and wise-cracking character in the 1960s teen-pop sensation the Monkees, died today at the age of 77, a rep for the group confirmed to Variety. Speaking with the Washington Post, Tork’s sister Anne Thorkelson did not specify a cause of death, although the guitarist had been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer a decade […]
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Chicago police said Wednesday they have arrested Empire star Jussie Smollett on a Class 4 felony charge for falsifying a police report. The actor turned himself in early Thursday morning, 5 a.m. local time. The development comes a day after the actor was charged with federal disorderly conduct by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office following news that […]
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Years of declining ratings and a number of public PR snafus hasn’t chased advertisers away from the Academy Awards broadcast. On Wednesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that ABC, the Disney-owned network televising the event on Feb. 24, had sold out of its ad inventory for the annual awards show. These 30-second […]
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Fox is considering removing Jussie Smollett from production on “Empire.” Sources close to the production told Variety that producers are weighing whether to suspend the actor after he was charged Wednesday in Chicago with filing a false police report. A spokesperson for 20th Century Fox Television, which produces the series, declined to comment. Smollett’s status on the show may […]
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