Oscars 2022

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Will Smith banned from the Oscars for 10 years over Chris Rock slap

The academy also apologized for its handling of the situation and allowing Smith to stay and accept his best actor award for “King Richard.”

09/04/2022

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Will Smith's cancelled projects draws Twitter debate about hypocrisy

Social media users have noted the disparate reactions to stars involved in controversies after Will Smith has had multiple projects shelved following him slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.

04/04/2022

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Who's backing who? Hollywood divided over Will Smith's Oscars slap

Smith's actions will be the defining moment of the night he won Best Actor but now the hangovers have subsided, what's the verdict?

29/03/2022

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Oscars 2022 highlight LGBT+ rights in historic night

The evening showcased the best of queer Hollywood with on-stage protests and historic wins.

29/03/2022

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Oscar red carpet: Who walked so Timothée Chalamet could run?

Chalamet has starred in 'Dune,' 'Don't Look Up' and 'Call Me by your Name,' but are his red carpet looks his biggest headline grabber?

28/03/2022

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Behind Liza Minelli and Lady Gaga's touching moment at the Oscars

The pair were presenting the Best Picture Oscar which eventually went to 'CODA,' but everyone's talking about a tender moment they shared beforehand.

28/03/2022

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Will Smith apologises to Chris Rock and his family in emotional video

After Rock joked to Smith that he was looking forward to a sequel to “G.I. Jane,” Smith stood up from his seat near the stage, strode up to Rock and slapped him. After sitting back down, Smith shouted at Rock to “keep my wife's name out of your f****** mouth."

28/03/2022

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A moment of silence, and a plea for Ukraine at Oscars

"When you witness the strength and dignity of those facing such devastation, it’s impossible to not be moved by their resilience," Ukrainian-born actress Mila Kunis said.

28/03/2022

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What's in the Oscars swag bag that's causing controversy in Scotland?

Scott Wortley, a lecturer in commercial law at the University of Edinburgh Law School, gives us the lowdown.

27/03/2022

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Germany's leading deaf actor on CODA, inclusivity and her new film

Berlin-born Zander says she’ll also be rooting for CODA actor Troy Kotsur, the favourite to take the Best Supporting Actor Oscar.

25/03/2022

Food and Drink

Which champagne will your favourite stars be drinking at the Oscars?

Apparently, Brad Pitt swears by it...

25/03/2022

Food and Drink

What will Hollywood's stars be eating at the Oscars Governors Ball?

Wolfgang Puck gives us a tour of his kitchen, and lets us know his predictions.

25/03/2022

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Oscars: 'CODA' wins best picture and Will Smith hits Chris Rock

Here's a round up of the crazy OSCARS 2022. Our live blog from last night has all the juice you need so take the plunge and find out what you slept through.

24/03/2022

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Should A-listers use their Oscars speeches to rail against Russia?

Ahead of the ceremony on Sunday and amid outrage over the ongoing war, long-time observers predict "almost every speech" will mention Ukraine.

24/03/2022

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Who's most likely to win Best Picture at the Oscars and why?

10 nominees in the hottest category at the Academy Awards but who will win? We rank the most and least likely nominees to get the Best Picture Oscar.

23/03/2022

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Is it finally the big moment for Spanish cinema?

Cruz has already won one Oscar but for an American film, her nomination for 'Parallel Mothers' is a landmark moment for Spanish cinema.

21/03/2022