Oscars: Film Academy Revokes, Then Reinstates Screenings Access for Widows and Widowers After Backlash

Oscars: Film Academy Revokes, Then Reinstates Screenings Access for Widows and Widowers After Backlash

Over the past week, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences terminated — briefly and, the organization insists, inadvertently — a longstanding courtesy that it had afforded to widows and widowers of people who had been members of the organization, sparking considerable backlash. For at least the past few decades, the Academy has allowed widows…

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Newport Beach TV Fest: ‘Running Point’ Star Kate Hudson Set for TV Performance of the Year Award, Live ‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast

Newport Beach TV Fest: ‘Running Point’ Star Kate Hudson Set for TV Performance of the Year Award, Live ‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast

Kate Hudson, the Oscar-nominated actress who is currently in Emmy contention for her portrayal of a semi-fictional version of Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss in the Netflix comedy series Running Point, has been tapped for the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actress) at the inaugural Newport Beach TV Fest, the fest announced Thursday….

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American Music Awards Nominations: Kendrick Lamar Leads With 10; Post Malone Has 8; Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Shaboozey Earn 7 Each

American Music Awards Nominations: Kendrick Lamar Leads With 10; Post Malone Has 8; Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and Shaboozey Earn 7 Each

The nominees for the 2025 American Music Awards have been revealed, and it’s good news once more for Kendrick Lamar as his stellar year continues with an artist-leading 10 nominations, ahead of Post Malone who has eight, and Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey, who all received seven AMA nominations respectively. Lamar, who earlier this…

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#Why Cate Blanchett Says Awards Shows Shouldn’t Be Televised Anymore: “Just Have a Great Party”

#Why Cate Blanchett Says Awards Shows Shouldn’t Be Televised Anymore: “Just Have a Great Party”

Cate Blanchett would prefer awards shows not to be aired on television. The two-time Oscar-winning actress made a recent appearance on the Las Culturistas With Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang podcast, where she suggested that the Oscars should “go back to the day when it wasn’t televised.” The conversation started when Blanchett noted that there are…

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