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LOS ANGELES, Jan 16, (RTRS): Last year’s Oscar nominations drew howls of protests for their lack of diversity. This year, it’s even worse. “Creed” was written …
Read More »Academy nominates all white actors – Lack of diversity again in Oscar race
Entertainment
‘13 Hours’ streers clear of politics – Benghazi author stands by pivotal ‘stand-down’ scene
MIAMI, Jan 16, (AP): The very word “Benghazi” screams politics to most people — especially in this election year. So, is it even possible to …
Read More »Heart-pounding action? Hollywood can now measure that – Obama sees a bit of ‘rebel’ Han Solo in himself
LOS ANGELES, Jan 16, (Agencies): Ever been told a movie is a heart-pounding thriller that’ll have you on the edge of your seat? Thanks to …
Read More »Memorial events multiply for Bowie – Rock legend dominates British charts after death
NEW YORK, Jan 16, (AFP): From an outrageously costumed parade to a bacchanalian party in heaps of glitter, memorial events to David Bowie are multiplying …
Read More »‘Revenant’ fetes Oscar noms in London – Actors of color ignored
LONDON, Jan 15, (Agencies): Cast and crew of “The Revenant” celebrated their 12 Oscar nominations at the film’s London premiere on Thursday, saying they were …
Read More »Pop stars battle for Oscars – Lady Gaga, Smith vie for original song award
NEW YORK, Jan 15, (Agencies): The race for best original song at the Academy Awards is a full-blown battle of the 20-something pop stars, with …
Read More »Rickman made a career of being deliciously wicked – Celine Dion’s husband Angelil dies
LAS VEGAS, Jan 15, (Agencies): Rene Angelil, Celine Dion’s husband and manager, who molded her from a French-speaking Canadian ingénue into one of the world’s …
Read More »Michael Bay’s movie destined to be heavily scrutinized – How ‘13 Hours’ tries to get at the truth of Benghazi
LOS ANGELES, Jan 15, (RTRS): Michael Bay’s “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” opens with the message, “This is a true story.” In other …
Read More »Scott, Inarritu earn DGA nods – ‘Star Wars; ‘GoT’ lead VES nominations
LOS ANGELES, Jan 13, (Agencies): Mexico’s Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu and Britain’s Ridley Scott on Tuesday topped the list of nominees for the Directors Guild of …
Read More »Poitier to receive Bafta’s highest honor – ‘Star Wars’, ‘Revenant’ score CAS nods
LOS ANGELES, Jan 13, (RTRS): The British Academy of Film and Television Arts will bestow on Sidney Poitier its highest honor, the Fellowship, at the …
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