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WATCH: John Cena bares it all at the Oscars as he announces costume design category

Zuko Komisa Image | John Cena /X WATCH: John Cena bares it all at the Oscars as he announces costume design category. John Cena, the legendary wrestler who transitioned into acting, raised many eyebrows at the 96th Academy Awards when he came on stage without wearing clothing. After a hilarious cameo as Merman Ken, John Cena made an even funnier appearance as an Oscar presenter, emphasizing the value of costumes […]

today11/03/2024

ENTERTAINMENT

Ukraine has called on the Oscars to review ‘Top Gun: Maverick’’s nominations

By Zuko Komisa Ukrainian group is protesting the Oscar nomination for ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has nominated "Top Gun: Maverick" starring TTo Cruise for several Oscars, including Best Picture.  A global Ukrainian organization is protesting the nomination, stating concerns about the movie's alleged connections to a Russian oligarch. Los Angeles Times reports that Monaco-based Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev played a major role in […]

today08/03/2023

Chris Rock

ENTERTAINMENT

Chris Rock declines hosting the Oscars in 2023 due to Will Smith’s slap

By Zuko Komisa US comedian Chris Rock indicated that Will Smith's Oscar slap may have traumatized him as he revealed why he turned down the chance to host the Academy Awards in 2023. According to reports, the 57-year-old brought up the slap once more during his stand-up comedy performance in Phoenix, Arizona.  The former "Saturday Night Live" cast member was quoted saying that he had been invited to host the […]

today30/08/2022

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Point of View: Oscars controversy raises awareness about Alopecia (Hair Loss)

Kaya 959 Reporter The whole world is talking about the controversial moment between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards, and at the centre of it all is Jada Pinkett-Smith's hair loss condition, also known as Alopecia. After her husband Will Smith seemed to strike comedian Chris Rock in response to a joke he made about her shaved head, Jada Pinkett Smith's hair loss became the subject […]

today28/03/2022

Chris Rock

ENTERTAINMENT

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at Oscars

By: Natasha Archary Did Will Smith really slap Chris Rock at his year's Academy Awards? Why, yes he did. Smith and Rock have always had an amicable history, even with the comedian taking jabs at Will and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith over the years. It seems the camaraderie has worn off after this year's heated exchange between the two Hollywood stars, when Will got on stage and slapped Rock. […]

today28/03/2022

Samuel L. Jackson and Danny Glover

ENTERTAINMENT

Samuel L. Jackson and Danny Glover will be awarded with honorary Oscars

Danny Glover, Samuel L. Jackson and more will be awarded with honorary Oscars at the long-delayed Governors Awards on Jan. 15 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood. This week the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences selected Glover, Jackson, Elaine May and Liv Ullmann for the “most desired award in the motion picture industry” Also Read: [WATCH] Lil Nas X shares steamy kiss with backup dancer Academy President David […]

today28/06/2021

ENTERTAINMENT

GALLERY | Our favourite Oscars 2021 red carpet looks

The 93rd Academy Awards took place on Sunday night in Los Angeles, California.  The biggest night in the entertainment industry,  all the biggest stars graced the red carpet in their glamours and elegant looks.  Here are some of our favourite red carpet looks: Full list of the Oscar Winners Best Picture Nomadland Best Actor Anthony Hopkins, The Father Best Actress Frances McDormand, Nomadland Best Director Chloé Zhao, Nomadland Best Supporting Actress Yuh-Jung […]

today26/04/2021

PRESS OFFICE

And the Oscar goes to…..

By Motlagae Konyana The 2018 Oscars took place last night, a showcase of some of the most groundbreaking films created last year. The event, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, had historical highlights being made when Jordan Peele became the first black person to win in the Best Original Screenplay category for his movie “Get Out.” The star film of the night was definitely “The Shape of Water”, leading the nominations with […]

today05/03/2018

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