By Danny R. Johnson – Entertainment News Editor LOS ANGELES – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Academy) will convene to determine the repercussions of Will Smith’s behavior at this year’s Oscars after the star’s resignation. According to a memo sent by Academy president David Rubin and obtained by San Diego County News […]
Best and Worst Moments From the 2022 Grammys
By Danny R. Johnson – Entertainment News Editor Las Vegas, NV–Sunday’s 64th annual Grammy Awards promised a return to (relative) normalcy following a scaled-down 2021 ceremony that primarily took place outdoors. In Las Vegas for the first time, and with the pop spectacle dialed back up, the show’s most impactful moments were often it is […]
94th Oscars adds more talent to Sunday’s awards ceremony
By Gina Yarbrough Los Angeles, CA–A list of star-studded talent was announced as additional presenters for the 94th Oscars telecast this Sunday. The star lineup includes Halle Bailey, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Jamie Lee Curtis, Woody Harrelson, Samuel L. Jackson, Shawn Mendes, Tyler Perry, and Tracee Ellis Ross, according to Oscars show producers Will Packer and […]
Chef Wolfgang Puck, Ghetto Gastro collaborate to create new menu at Governors Ball
By SDCN Editor Los Angeles, CA–Chef Wolfgang Puck and Wolfgang Puck Catering will return to create the menu for this year’s Governors Ball, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ official post-Oscars celebration, which will immediately follow the 94th Oscars ceremony on March 27. The team will collaborate on menu items with Bronx-based culinary […]
Independent Spirit Awards announce winners at the ceremony
Los Angeles, CA–Film Independent handed out top honors Sunday afternoon at the 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards ceremony on the beach in Santa Monica. Hosted by comedy power couple Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, the ceremony was broadcast live on IFC and AMC Plus. In addition to being the celebration that honors artist-driven films and […]
Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes to host 94th Oscars
By SDCN Editor Los Angeles, CA–Actors and comedians Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes will host the 94th Oscars. This will be the first time hosting the ceremony for each of them, show producer Will Packer said Tuesday. The comedians will make history as the first female trio to host the biggest night in […]
Academy launches “Seen,” a new interview series focused on Latinx artists, filmmakers
Los Angeles, CA–The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences launched “Seen,” a new interview series that follows Argentinean-American journalist, director, writer, and producer Nick Barili as he sits down for one-on-one conversations with some of the film industry’s most influential artists and filmmakers with Latin-American and Spanish roots. In the first season, Academy members […]
Halle Berry, Anthony Anderson, Jennifer Hudson, and Barry Jenkins to be honored at 4th annual Celebration of Black Cinema and Television
Los Angeles, CA–The Critics Choice Association has selected honorees for the annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television, taking place on December 6 at the newly reimagined Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel. Since 2014, the Celebration of Black Cinema has honored standout achievements in Black filmmaking; this year, for the first time, the awards ceremony will also celebrate achievements […]
Chappelle Slams Cancel Culture Amid Netflix Transgender Furors
By Danny R. Johnson – Entertainment News Editor HOLLYWOOD–Comedian Dave Chappelle, whose latest Netflix special has sparked a transgender backlash, has hit back at those he says want to “cancel” him. Chappelle posted on Instagram that he was willing to meet members of the transgender community, amid criticism his comedy show was transphobic. He also […]
Academy of Motion Pictures changes new membership class
Los Angeles, CA–The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Wednesday announced changes to the 2021 membership review process. To ensure the necessary infrastructure, staff resources, and environment to support all Academy members, this year’s growth in membership will be limited to roughly half that of recent years. This modification will enable steady future growth […]
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