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Who Was the First Black Person to Win an Oscar? Hattie McDaniel’s Legacy

Discover the powerful story of Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Oscar in 1940. From a segregated ceremony to Sidney Poitier’s historic win.

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Oscar contenders and women of substance – what to watch, read and see this week

I just finished watching The Studio, Seth Rogen’s hilarious Apple TV satire of life inside an old school Hollywood production company. One of the standout episodes was set in the audience at the Golden Globes. It perfectly captures the peculiar theatre of awards shows: stars smiling and clapping furiously while…

The Conversation

Hollywood’s Anti-Diversity Push is Doomed to Fail, and Evidence Just Dropped

The anti-diversity push isn't working for audiences.

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5 indelible photos from Hollywood's awards season, and the stories behind them

As a staff photojournalist for The Associated Press based in Los Angeles, Chris Pizzello covers hundreds of entertainment events a year

The Independent UK

As the Oscars approach, Hollywood grapples with AI’s growing influence on filmmaking

I teach a course on AI and filmmaking at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts, and lately, rather than planning each session well in advance, I’ve been structuring the class the night before. I’ll browse platforms like X, Substack and YouTube, selecting the most provocative articles and video clips to present…

The Conversation

Oscars 2026: how to watch, nominations, what to read and predictions

Get ready for drama and glamour at Hollywood’s annual end-of-season party. Here is your guide on where to watch and what to expect

The Guardian - UK

Who will be featured in the Oscars in memoriam segment this year?

The Oscars are expected to pay tribute to Hollywood legends such as Robert Redford, Diane Keaton, Val Kilmer, Catherine O’Hara, Terence Stamp and Robert Duvall at this Sunday’s ceremony, who all died in the past year. Host Conan O'Brien has also confirmed that the event will feature a special tribute…

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What time does the 2026 Oscars ceremony begin?

The official Oscars ceremony is scheduled to begin in the UK at 11pm on Sunday, 15 March. The event, which is being held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, is set to start a US at 7pm ET, or 4pm PT. This year's ceremony starts earlier than usual due to…

The Independent UK

The Oscars make it clear: Hollywood is in a death spiral

"The sunny version of Detroit": Inside the slow-motion disintegration of America’s most famous industry cluster.

Fortune

5 Pop Stars Who Became Genuinely Good Actors & 5 Pop Stars Who Just Tried Their Best

Billie Eilish is set to star in a new film, joining the well-trodden musician-to-acting pipeline, where some have found more success than others.

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‘On YouTube, we can reach 2.5bn people at once’: Oscars head Bill Kramer on TV, AI and 4am starts

The Academy CEO on his decidedly non-Hollywood beginnings, bonding with Robert Redford – and a formative watch of All That Jazz

The Guardian - UK

40 Iconic Actors Who Dominated Hollywood But Then Vanished Without Explanation

Some actors take years off, only to return when the right role lands in their lap. Others simply step away from the spotlight, tired of the red carpet extravaganza, the endless auditions, or the pressures of constant fame. We’ve rounded up a list of stars who were household names in…

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Hollywood’s idea of beauty once meant polished and slim, not altered and gaunt. This new look is unsettling

When movie stars are no longer people we aspire to look like, does it spell the end of Hollywood’s cultural power?

The Guardian - AU

The Rise Of Virtual Production — Hollywood’s Most Confusing Miracle

VFX is built differently today than it was even ten years ago. Here's how the rise of Virtual Production — known as the Volume or AR Walls — have changed everything.

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Is Atlanta still the ‘Hollywood of the South’? A film boomtown faces a test

Georgia’s film industry is struggling

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People Claim To Have Found The Exact “Moment” Sharon And Kelly Osbourne Started Taking Weight Loss Medication

Netizens were convinced they could see the exact moment Sharon and Kelly Osbourne allegedly began using weight‑loss medication.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Demi Moore: Before and After Her Shocking Transformation That Sparked Plastic Surgery Buzz

Demi Moore's Milan Fashion Week appearance sparks plastic surgery speculation as before and after photos highlight her dramatic transformation.

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From Wrexham to Hollywood: Oscar-winning cinematographer Lol Crawley retraces steps to stardom

One year after winning an Oscar, British cinematographer Lol Crawley reflects on the long, uncertain road that took him from an audio-visual course in Wrexham to the heart of Hollywood. In a rare, personal conversation, Crawley speaks candidly about graft, self-belief and imposter syndrome.

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All The Tea From Kylie Jenner’s Vanity Fair Profile, From A Budding Acting Career To Kids With Timmy

Kylie was “flustered” when asked about her BF.

The Independent UK

Finally some good news for humans: Tilly Norwood’s AI music video is abysmal slop

IN FOCUS: The studio behind controversial ‘AI actor’ Tilly Norwood has released a music video so bad it might single-handedly save Hollywood, writes Kevin E G Perry

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“Tasteless And Classless”: Liza Minnelli Blasts Gene Hackman One Year After Hollywood icon’s Tragic Passing

Liza Minnelli’s memoir included secret romances and steamy affairs involving her co-stars and legends from the Old Hollywood era.

International Business Times UK

KISS Co-Founder Gene Simmons Tells Hollywood Stars Like Ben Stiller and Mark Ruffalo to 'Shut the F*ck Up' Over Politics

Gene Simmons criticises Hollywood celebrities like Ben Stiller and Mark Ruffalo for commenting on politics, urging them to focus on their art.

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How To Watch The 2026 Oscars From Australia & See If Timothée Chalamet Wins After All

Bets are on for what outlandish thing Timothée Chalamet will say next!

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“Won’t Forgive Her For That”: Harvey Weinstein Lashes Out At Gwyneth Paltrow From Prison

The disgraced Hollywood producer accused Gwyneth Paltrow of making "a big deal over nothing" in a new interview from prison.

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Dakota Johnson wears underwear around the house

Hollywood actress Dakota Johnson has admitted she strips off her clothes as soon as she gets home and is happiest when she's lounging around in her underwear.

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