A New Age of Iranian Cinema Is on Display at the Oscars

After clashes with AG's top aide, a White House liaison is reassigned: Sources

Efforts by a White House intermediary to push the DOJ to hire candidates with "exceptional loyalty" to Trump sparked clashes with AG Pam Bondi's top aide, sources say.

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Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer, dies at age 88

Roberta Flack's intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and other hits made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after.

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This trend has important implications for Social Security’s full retirement age

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Wizards Of The Coast Apparently Cancels Game Led By Dragon Age Veteran

Wizards of the Coast has seemingly canceled its AAA game project at the Skeleton Key studio. Very little is known about the game, but it was mostly likely in the horror genre as the studio ...

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Michelle Trachtenberg, Gossip Girl and Buffy actress, dies aged 39

Trachtenberg, 39, found fame in television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and later Gossip Girl.

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F1's Hamilton on age concerns: I'll never be old

Ferrari's newest recruit, 40-year-old Lewis Hamilton, has looked to allay any fears about his age ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season, insisting he will "never be an old man."

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Florida AG orders inquiry into Tate brothers as they land in Miami

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday ordered a probe into Andrew and Tristan Tate, influencer brothers, as they landed in the U.S. from Romania, where they have been charged with ...

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Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky dies aged 88

World champion will be remembered for the ‘match of the century’ against American Bobby Fischer in 1972. Soviet chess grandmaster Boris Spassky, who was famously defeated at the height of the cold ...

The Guardian - 1d

With the league's stars aging out, does the NBA have a problem on its hands?

The conversation about the future face of the NBA is distracting us from a collection of superstars, including Tatum and Mitchell, carrying the league right now.

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Ex-Biden staffer: Campaign was ‘gaslighting’ public with ‘denial’ of age, ability concerns

A former staffer for the Biden White House argued that then-President Biden’s campaign was “gaslighting” the public by denying concerns about his cognitive fitness for office. Michael LaRosa, who ...

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Apple unveils 'age assurance' technology amid child safety push

Apple will introduce "age assurance" technology to boost children's privacy and safety on the company's devices, the company announced Thursday as part of its broader push to protect kids online. ...

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Extreme heat may be accelerating aging in older adults: Study

Increased exposure to extreme heat may be speeding up the aging process in older adults, a new study has found. The bodies of Americans who reside in neighborhoods with more frequent hot days are ...

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Rose Girone, believed to be oldest living Holocaust survivor, dies aged 113

Born in 1912 in Poland, Girone was one of about 245,000 survivors living across more than 90 countries. Rose Girone, believed to be the oldest living Holocaust survivor and a strong advocate for ...

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“No Other Land” Is the Oscar-Nominated Film That No Studio Will Touch

“No Other Land,” about the destruction of a village in the occupied West Bank, is one of the year’s most acclaimed films. Still, U.S. studios are unwilling to distribute it.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

This is the year the Oscars found God – but can they keep the faith?

From Conclave to The Brutalist to A Real Pain, films about religion are unusually well represented at the Academy Awards – some with decidedly unorthodox themes • Warning: contains spoilers . ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Oscars flashback: Charlie Kaufman expresses 'Eternal' gratitude

Two years after pulling off a creative double nomination, Charlie Kaufman joined the winner's circle with his screenplay for 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21

Why Anora should win the best picture Oscar

Mikey Madison’s open-spirited performance as a lapdancer who falls for a feckless young client ignites a film brimful of heart, and we ought to return the love. When future historians look back at ...

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Oscars 2025: The quirks, record breakers and possible winners

When was the last time two musicals were up for best picture? And could Adrien Brody break a record?

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Why The Substance should win the best picture Oscar

Yucky body horror and preposterous plotting make this tale of futuristic anti-ageing tech a wildly unlikely winner. But its imagery will be indelible well after the baubles are forgotten. Thinking ...

The Guardian - 4d

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande to perform at 2025 Oscars

After weeks of rumors, “Wicked” co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are officially set to hit the stage at the 2025 Academy Awards. The Oscars, hosted by Conan O’Brien, airs this Sunday.

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12 things we spotted in the Oscars class photo

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Demi Moore and Timothée Chalamet were among the actors smiling for the camera.

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Here's where to stream the Oscar best picture contenders

Many of this year's Academy Award best picture nominees are available to stream. Here's how to watch ahead of the 2025 Oscars this Sunday.

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Oscars flashback: Morgan Freeman enters the history books

The actor won a supporting actor trophy for his performance in Clint Eastwood's 'Million Dollar Baby,' the second of their three collaborations.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Behind the scenes with the best actor nominees for the 2025 Oscars

Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best actor at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees. The 2025 Oscars will be presented on Sunday, March 2.

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Timothée Chalamet’s Very Viral Oscars Season

The 29-year-old actor has hit the usual stops, but the defining moments of his awards campaign have been distinctly online.

The New York Times - 3d

Ready for Their Close-Ups at the Oscar Nominees Dinner

Over 100 awards hopefuls gathered at the Academy Museum for a class photo just days before the ceremony. Our photographer and columnist were there.

The New York Times - 2d

Watch: Behind the scenes at the Oscars red carpet rollout

The Academy Awards will take place on 2 March, with Conan O'Brien expected to host.

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Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman dead at 95

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman died at the age of 95 at his Santa Fe, New Mexico, home. Hackman was found dead along with his wife and dog, but officials say they do not suspect foul play.

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'They were due' — an Oscar narrative that deserves to die?

Got longevity, respect and fame but an empty shelf? Two LAT film staffers discuss the concept of when an Oscar is "due" — if ever.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Oscars 2025: Final predictions for all 23 categories

The 97th Academy Awards arrive Sunday after a film season full of wild momentum swings, online trolling and internecine whisper campaigns.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Behind the scenes with the best actress nominees for the 2025 Oscars

Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best actress at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees. The 2025 Oscars will be presented on Sunday, March 2.

CBS News - 2d

Conan O’Brien on his Oscars Hosting Gig

It can be a thankless gig, but that’s part of the appeal. “I am drawn to the things that scare me,” O’Brien said as he made final preparations.

The New York Times - 2d

What to wear to the Oscars (or any black tie do)

So you have a fancy event on the horizon. It might be the Oscars – but it’s probably not. Here are three looks featuring dresses you’ll want to wear more than once – and a smart enough jacket ...

The Guardian - 1d

Why These Oscars Mean So Much to Brazil

The best picture and best actress nominations for “I’m Still Here” have inspired national pride in a country whose culture has long been overlooked.

The New York Times - 1d

Oscars flashback: Clint Eastwood leads the way

20 years ago, the actor-director-producer had a moment with Barbra Streisand.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Is this the most open Oscars race in recent memory?

While last year’s Academy Awards progressed with relative predictability, this year pundits are split and the four big categories are too close to call. The red carpet is being vacuumed, the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Oscars

Everything you need to know about the 2025 Oscars, including how to watch, who's nominated, who's hosting and more.

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Countdown to the Oscars: Predictions for Hollywood's biggest night

With the Academy Awards just days away, the biggest names in film are preparing for the industry's top honors. Fandango Managing Editor Erik Davis breaks down the top contenders and which stars ...

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Saint Laurent, the Oscars and the ‘Emilia Pérez’ Problem

When a fashion brand becomes a movie studio, it risks being wrapped up in the fate of its stars.

The New York Times - 9h

Who's performing at the Oscars? Here's a preview of the performances

The Academy Awards celebrates the best movies of the past year, and at the 2025 Oscars, it will also honor the filmmaking legends with some showstopping performances.

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