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Basic Film Stars Ashley Park, Leighton Meester
The film “Basic,” written and directed by Chelsea Devantez, follows Ashley Park’s Gloria and Leighton Meester’s Kaylinn as they move from Instagram‑driven rivalry to an unlikely friendship, blending c
Trump Officials Award $2 Million to Queens Art School
Trump‑appointed officials at the National Endowment for the Humanities handed a $2 million grant to a tiny Queens art school with just three staff, a move that reflects a new pattern of massive, polit
Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' Wins
Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ dominated the 2026 Oscars with six wins, including Best Picture, while Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley earned top acting honors for ‘Sinners’ and
Cillian Murphy discusses Peaky Blinders film and 1969
Cillian Murphy and fellow Peaky Blinders stars sit down with Edith Bowman for a deep‑dive podcast that not only teases the upcoming film but also exposes a forgotten 1969 Israeli plan to relocate 60,0
KPop Demon Hunters Wins Two Oscars, 500M Netflix Views
South Korea celebrated the Oscar triumph of the Netflix‑hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters, which secured best animated feature and best original song, marking a cultural milestone for the nation.
One Battle After Another Tops Oscars With 6 Wins
A UK viewing guide for this year's Oscar winners and nominees, breaking down where to stream, rent, or catch in cinemas each film that took home an Academy Award on Sunday night in Los Angeles.
Raoul Peck Releases Orwell Documentary '2+2=5'
Haitian-born director Raoul Peck unveils his latest documentary, '2+2=5', which reimagines George Orwell’s life and ideas by blending the writer’s own words, classic film adaptations, and stark footag
Wendi McClendon-Covey Skips Oscars for Neck Lift
Wendi McClendon-Covey announced on Instagram she skipped the 'Bridesmaids' reunion at Sunday's Academy Awards because she had a neck lift the week prior, posting a photo with medical tape visible on h
Conan O'Brien Hosts 2026 Oscars for Second Time
Conan O'Brien returned to host the 2026 Academy Awards, delivering a fan‑centric, humor‑rich ceremony that honored winners, broke new ground with a first Casting Oscar, and delighted audiences with it
Oscars In Memoriam Snubs Bardot, Van Der Beek
The Academy Awards' extended In Memoriam section paid tribute to Diane Keaton, Robert Redford, and Rob Reiner with standalone speeches, but left out a string of notable figures including French icon B
Oscars 98: Stars Demand Free Palestine, Slam ICE Killings
The 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, became an unusually political affair as winners and presenters used their speeches to demand a free Palestine, condemn ICE killings, and criticize Tru
Pegasus 3 Leads China Box Office; 2026 Down 52.9%
Pegasus 3 held the No. 1 spot at China's box office for a fourth straight weekend with $10.9M, but 2026 year-to-date revenue is down 52.9% from the same period in 2025.
Oscars 98: Chalamet Snubbed, Jordan Wins Best Actor
The 98th Oscars turned heads: “One Battle After Another” won Best Picture over the heavily‑nominated “Sinners,” Michael B. Jordan snatched Best Actor from early favorite Timothée Chalamet, and histori
Cassandra Kulukundis Wins First Best Casting Oscar
Cassandra Kulukundis made history as the first recipient of the Academy’s new Best Casting Oscar, honoring her work on One Battle After Another and spotlighting decades‑long calls for casting‑director
KPop Demon Hunters Win 2 Oscars for 'Golden'
KPop Demon Hunters, a fictional group from the Netflix film, made their Oscars debut with a performance of 'Golden' and won Best Animated Film and Best Original Song.
Pavel Talankin wins Oscar for 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' doc
Pavel Talankin, a former Russian primary school videographer who secretly documented his school's transformation into a Kremlin propaganda machine after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, won the Oscar for
2026 Oscars Honor Reiner in Tearful In Memoriam Tribute
The 2026 Oscars' In Memoriam segment Sunday centered on an emotional tribute to Rob Reiner — found dead in an apparent homicide in December — with Billy Crystal leading a personal remembrance backed b
Rego letter reveals Munch’s 1951 influence
A newly discovered letter reveals that a 1951 Edvard Munch exhibition in London profoundly influenced 16-year-old Paula Rego, reshaping understanding of her artistic development.
Adam Scott Checks Into 'Hokum' at Haunted Irish Hotel
Hokum, Damian McCarthy's new supernatural horror, stars Adam Scott as a cynical American writer trapped in a haunted Irish hotel where his parents honeymooned; reviewers praise the atmosphere and Scot
SNL Roasts Oscar Nominees, Cracks Iran Drone Joke
SNL's 'Weekend Update' roasted this year's Oscar best picture nominees through a Tucker Carlson impression, mocking 'Sinners,' 'Hamnet,' and Emma Stone's shaved head, while also joking about an FBI wa
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