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Oscar Moments: Talk of war and peace, a coronation for Nolan, a naked John Cena and Ken-demonium!
There was talk of war — past conflicts, and current ones — and pleas for…
Where to watch this year’s Oscar-winning films online
The Oscars are over and the winners are now on the books, but you’re still…
Book Review: A coming-of-age story of a young Black man who works for an Obama-adjacent candidate
Vinson Cunningham, theater critic for the New Yorker, makes a cheeky move with his debut…
Book Review: Tessa Hulls feeds her family’s ghosts by bringing them to light in rich graphic memoir
When Tessa Hulls sets out to tell her family’s story, she’s feeding their ghosts in…
‘The Zone of Interest’ director condemns war in Gaza as he accepts Oscar for best international film
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The harrowing Holocaust drama “ The Zone of Interest,” which explores…
’20 Days in Mariupol’ wins best documentary Oscar, a first for AP and PBS’ ‘Frontline’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mstyslav Chernov’s “20 Days in Mariupol,” a harrowing first-person account of…
Colman Domingo, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Lily Gladstone were among the awards season’s fashion MVPs
NEW YORK (AP) — This year’s red carpet season failed to disappoint, fashion-wise, with plenty…
Fight between Disney and DeSantis appointees over district control gets a July court hearing
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The court fight between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees…
Denmark’s recently abdicated Queen Margrethe designs the costumes and set for a ballet
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish Queen Margrethe, who surprised her country by abdicating earlier this…
James Patterson looks back through history in new ‘Time Travel Twins’ series
NEW YORK (AP) — James Patterson never seems to run out of ideas. The ultraprolific…
The Vatican unveils its project for the Venice Biennale of Art: inside a women’s prison
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican on Monday unveiled its groundbreaking project for the upcoming…
‘Absolutely incredible’: Nova Scotia’s Ben Proudfoot wins Oscar for short documentary
Halifax-born filmmaker Ben Proudfoot says it’s “hard to believe” he’s now a two-time Oscar winner.…
First photo of Princess of Wales since her surgery is retracted because image appeared manipulated
LONDON (AP) — The first official photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, since her…
‘Barbie’ ballad ‘What Was I Made For?’ makes Billie Eilish the youngest person to win 2 Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — What were Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell made for? Winning awards,…
‘Oppenheimer’ crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Oppenheimer,” a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office…
Behind the Scenes: What you didn’t see at the 2024 Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — There is a whole other show that happens offscreen at the…
America Ferrera stuns in sparkly Barbie pink, Rita Moreno waves in statement black on Oscars carpet
NEW YORK (AP) — America Ferrera bid a fond awards season farewell to “Barbie” on…
Why the AP retracted the first official photo of the Princess of Wales since her abdominal surgery
LONDON (AP) — The first official photo of Kate, the Princess of Wales, since she…
Cillian Murphy wins his first best actor Oscar for role in ‘Oppenheimer’ biopic
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cillian Murphy called himself a “very proud Irishman” after he trotted…
Emma Stone wins second career best actress Oscar for ‘Poor Things’ in tight race with Lily Gladstone
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A stunned Emma Stone won the best actress Oscar for “Poor…
Da’Vine Joy Randolph wins her first Oscar after being a favorite for her work in ‘The Holdovers’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — While tears rolled down Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s face, she collected her…
Christopher Nolan wins his first Oscar for directing ‘Oppenheimer’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Christopher Nolan fulfilled his award show frontrunner status, winning his first…
The latest from the Oscars: Memorable moments and notable quotes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Welcome to the 96th Oscars. The Associated Press is bringing you…
Robert Downey Jr. wins supporting actor for ‘Oppenheimer,’ his first Oscar
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three decades after receiving his first Academy Award nomination, Robert Downey…