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Mar162016
Academy Issues Apology for Asian-Inspired Jokes, and Pledges To Maintain Decorum
Written by admin in at 12:20 amThe residue from #OscarsSoWhite is still sifting through the air – following the Academy Awards ceremony that was held on February 28 and hosted by comedian Chris Rock.
The issue of diversity became a bigger and louder protest after this year’s nominations featured an all-white roster of talents – despite the strong performances from black actors, including Idris Elba (Beasts of No Nation), and Michael B. Jordan (Creed).
Feb92016Oscar Luncheon Summons Protestors Outside The Beverly Hilton
Written by admin in at 1:31 amAs #OscarsSoWhite continues to put a damper on festivities leading up to the ceremony, today’s annual luncheon at The Beverly Hilton was disrupted by a group of protestors who held signs that depicted the illustration of a white Oscar statue with a black backdrop and the fueled #OscarsSoWhite hashtag sprawled across the top in red.
Jan232016#OscarsSoWhite Forces The Academy To Finally Mandate Diversity
Written by admin in at 6:06 amOscars 2016 will go down in history as the year when the Academy bowed down to the force and embraced the unthinkable. Diversity.
In what has been deemed as “historic”, Cheryl Boone, The Academy’s president, who also happens to be black – announced that after a unanimous vote, the Board of Governors acknowledged that drastic changes had to be instituted in order to ensure the entry of more women and minorities, in order to guarantee that what is happening now – never happens again.
Keys: Charlie Puth, Facebook, Furious 7, Paul Walker, See You Again, The Academy Awards, The People's Choice Awards, Vin Diesel, Wiz KhalifaJan162016Vin Diesel Gives The Perfect Response to Oscar Snub Via Facebook
Written by admin in at 5:26 amThere is no doubt that actor Vin Diesel was cryptically assuring his fans that the Academy Award nominations that were announced on Thursday morning have no bearing on the the biggest prize of them all – The People’s Choice Awards.
Keys: Charlie Puth, Chi-Raq, Chris Rock, Christian Bale, Creed, F. Gary Gray, Furious 7, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Matt Damon, Michael B. Jordan, Quentin Tarantino, Ryan Coogler, Straight Outta Compton, Tessa Thompson, Teyonah Parris, The Academy Awards, The Hateful Eight, Wiz KhalifaJan152016Oscar Nominations 2016 Prove Once Again that Diversity Will Remain a Myth
Written by admin in at 4:54 amThe Oscar nominations for the 88th Academy Awards were announced on Thursday morning at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.And while some greeted the morning with jubilation and excitement, others were trying to reconcile the fact that after an impressive showcase of talent – the Academy still refuses to recognize the achievements and contributions of actors of color or even those behind the camera.
Keys: Avengers: Age of Voltron, Beasts of No Nation, Brie Larson, Carol, Cary Fukunaga, Cate Blanchett, Elizabeth Olsen, Idris Elba, John Boyega, Netflix, Rooney Mara, Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens, The Academy Awards, The Independent Spirit Awards, The RoomNov242015Independent Spirit Awards Recognize ‘Beasts of No Nation’, and Circuit Darling, ‘Carol’
Written by admin in at 8:24 pmThe nominations for the Independent Spirit Awards were announced Tuesday morning in Hollywood by two of the industry’s rising stars, John Boyega who will be seen in the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Elizabeth Olsen, star of Avengers: Age of Voltron.
Keys: Antoine Fuqua, Chris Pratt, Denzel Washington, Do The Right Thing, Ethan Hawke, Glory, Malcolm X, Spike Lee, The Academy Awards, The Golden Globes 2016, The Hollywood Foreign Press, The Hurricane, Training DayNov172015Denzel Washington To Be Honored with Cecil B. DeMille Award at Golden Globe Awards 2016
Written by admin in at 5:24 amOscar-winning actor Denzel Washington started the award circuit early when he helped present an honorary Oscar to celebrated filmmaker Spike Lee at the seventh annual Governor’s Awards this past Saturday.
Keys: Chris Rock, Everybody Loves Chris, Images Courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter, Neil Patrick Harris, Reginald Hudlin, The Academy Awards, The Hollywood ReporterOct202015Breaking! Chris Rock Likely to Host The Academy Awards in 2016
Written by admin in at 11:15 pmNobody has confirmed or denied the rumors swirling around Tinseltown regarding Chris Rock and the offer to come back and play host again to the upcoming Oscars after last year’s emcee, Neil Patrick Harris did the exact opposite of what producers were hoping for.
Keys: Amy Adams, Ava DuVernay, BAFTA, Chris Rock, David Oyelowo, George Clooney, Neil Patrick Harris, Nicole Kidman, Selma, The Academy Awards, The Golden Globes, The Hollywood ReporterJan162015Oscar Nominations Reveal a Complete Whitewash
Written by admin in at 1:09 amIt was Oscar fever Thursday morning as the nominations were announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater.
Feb232012Sacha Baron Cohen Allowed To Attend The Oscars On One Condition…
Written by admin in at 1:49 amLooks like actor Sacha Baron Cohen, known for his searing antics that border on hilarity and downright outrageous is still invited to Hollywood’s biggest party this Sunday night despite reports to the contrary, thanks to naughty rumor going round.
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