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‘Emilia Pérez’ and the New Era of Online Oscar Scandals
As Karla Sofía Gascón’s resurfaced social media posts upend the campaign for the year’s most-nominated film, what happens now?The New York Times - 11h -
Oscars flashback: Hilary Swank goes 2 for 2
20 years ago, the actress won her second Oscar on her second nomination, for 'Million Dollar Baby,' in which she played a boxer.Los Angeles Times - 17h -
Get to know this year's Oscar first-timers, acting division
There are 13 actors who joined the ranks of Oscar nominees this year. Here's a closer look at the Class of '25 First-Timers Club.Los Angeles Times - 17h -
Column: How Karla Sofia Gascón turned a historic Oscars first into a historic Oscars nightmare
With a series of resurfaced tweets, the lead actress nominee for 'Emilia Pérez' has caused an awards season uproar — and plenty of culture war confusion.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Hattie McDaniel lived in Colorado before becoming first Black Oscar winner
Before Hattie McDaniel won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind, she made her home in Colorado.CBS News - 2d -
First-timers Wemby, Sengun top All-Star reserves
The Spurs' Victor Wembanyama and the Rockets' Alperen Sengun were among six first-timers named to the NBA All-Star Game on Thursday, when the league announced the reserves.ESPN - 5d -
Oscars flashback: Animation — and Pixar — have an 'Incredibles' night
In 2005, the animated feature Oscar was still relatively new. 20 years later, it remains controversial.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 29 -
For documentaries at Sundance, Oscar nominations (and wins) often follow
The Sundance Film Festival welcomed back three Oscar-winning documentary filmmakers to help kick off the annual independent film showcase in Park City, UtahABC News - Jan. 24 -
Why Are the Oscars Scared of Horror Films?
Horror features many of today’s most exciting filmmakers and exemplifies our anxious moment. Yet the Academy continues to shut it out.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Take a closer look at this year’s Oscars nominations
Following the 2025 Academy Award nominations, NBC News’ Joe Fryer takes a closer look at the history-making nomination for Karla Sofía Gascón, the first openly transgender actress to be nominated ...NBC News - Jan. 24 -
Ariana Grande celebrates Oscar nomination with throwback video
Ariana Grande celebrated the Oscar nominations for “Wicked” with a throwback video of her performing a hit song from the musical as a child, while Cynthia Erivo and director Jon M. Chu took to ...NBC News - Jan. 24 -
"Emilia Pérez" leads field as Oscar nominations announced
The Academy Thursday announced the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards. "Emilia Pérez" received the most nominations with 13, the most ever for a non-English film, while "Wicked" picked up 10 ...CBS News - Jan. 23 -
The biggest 2025 Oscars snubs, surprises
The 2025 Oscar nominations were announced and Netflix's "Emilia Pérez" came out on top. CBS News' Jamie Waxx breaks down the most surprising news from the big screen announcement.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
2025 Oscar Nominations: See the Full List
The movies competing for the 97th Academy Awards. The ceremony will air on March 2.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
2025 Oscar nominees announced
The nominees for the 97th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning. "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Kevin Frazier joined CBS News to go through the list.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
The biggest Oscar nomination snubs of 2025
In a crowded field of potential acting nominees, many big names and winners of other awards were shut out Thursday from the Academy Award nominations — and one made Oscars history.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Karla Sofía Gascón is first openly trans actor nominated for an Oscar
The "Emilia Pérez" star made history with her Oscar nomination on Thursday.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
List of nominations in full for Oscars 2025
This year's list of Oscar nominees includes Emilia Pérez, Wicked and The Brutalist up for best picture.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Demi Moore Caps a Career Comeback With an Oscar Nomination
She starred in “The Substance,” a body horror-satire that isn’t normally academy fare. But it earned her some of the best reviews of her career.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Oscars 2025: Full list of nominations
Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday.ABC News - Jan. 23 -
'Wicked' fans, rejoicify for the movie's 10 Oscar nominations
'Wicked' stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were nominated for their performances, and the movie was included in the best picture category.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23 -
The biggest snubs and surprises of the 2025 Oscar nominations
Columnist Glenn Whipp sounds off on the biggest snubs and surprises of the 2025 Oscar nominations, announced Thursday in Los Angeles.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23 -
Karla Sofía Gascón Makes Oscar History as First Openly Trans Actress to Be Nominated
The “Emilia Pérez” star isn’t the first trans Oscar nominee. Anohni was up for best song, and Elliot Page was a contender before coming out publicly as trans.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofia Gascón makes Oscars history as first out trans woman nominated for acting
'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón has made Oscars history as the first out transgender woman to be nominated in an acting category.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23 -
2025 Oscar nominations list
The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards, to be held on March 2, have been announced. Here's the list of 2025 Oscar nominees.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23 -
Predicting the Oscar Nominations in a Wild and Wide-Open Season
You can count on films like “Emilia Pérez” and big stars like Timothée Chalamet and Ariana Grande, but this year may hold some surprises, too.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Oscar nominations 2025: Predictions in the key categories
We look at the likeliest nominees in key categories — and offer up a possible surprise or two.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 21 -
2025 Oscar Nominations We’d Love to See
If the nominations that are unveiled Thursday include these contenders, it would be the best kind of surprise from an academy often known for missteps.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Acting legend Joan Plowright dies at 95: Oscar nominee whose first love remained theatre
One of the UK's finest stage actresses, she later appeared in films including Tea with Mussolini.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Amid L.A. Wildfires, Oscar Season Becomes a Pledge Drive
With the wildfires in L.A., Hollywood has turned its attention to fundraising.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Oscar nominations delayed again due to Los Angeles wildfires
The Academy is delaying announcing the nominees for this year's Oscars after it extended the voting period due to the Los Angeles wildfires.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Oscars push back nominations announcement amid California wildfires
The Oscar nominations are being pushed back almost a week from their original date amid the ongoing California wildfiresABC News - Jan. 13 -
Oscar nominations delayed again as L.A. fires disrupt awards season
Oscar nominations for the 97th Academy Awards have been delayed again due to Los Angeles-area fires. The announcement is now set for Jan. 23, with voting extended to Jan. 17.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 13 -
Tired market timers are just what stocks need to rally again
Be worried when timers are stubbornly bullish after a big downturn.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Marianne Jean-Baptiste on Oscar buzz for role in "Hard Truths"
Award-winning actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste, known for roles in "How to Get Away with Murder" and "Without a Trace," is receiving serious Oscar buzz for her performance in "Hard Truths." Reuniting ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Oscar nominations postponed because of LA fires
The California fires cause the voting deadline and announcement to be pushed back by two days.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Oscar award voting and nominations delayed by Los Angeles County fires
The Oscar voting nomination process and nominations announcements have been pushed back by two days due to the wildfires raging across Los Angeles County.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Oscar nominations delayed, voting extended due to L.A. fires
In a letter to members Wednesday, film academy Chief Executive Bill Kramer announced the postponement and offered condolences to those affected.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
SAG Awards nominations: What the biggest snubs and surprises mean for the Oscar race
The SAG Awards usually are a reliable forecast for Oscar glory. Will motion picture academy voters once again follow the script?Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Oscars 2025: Predictions for animated, international and documentary feature
'Emilia Pérez' is the favorite for international film. 'The Wild Robot' leads the animation field. 'No Other Land' is looking for a nod — and distribution.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8