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Beloved Star of ‘A Christmas Story’ Has Died at Age 83

FlickrMelinda Dillon, the two-time Oscar-nominee, and star of the beloved movie A Christmas Story, has died at the age of 83.Her death was announced through an obituary stating that she died on Jan. 9, however no cause of death was provided.Long before she played the role of Mother Parker in the 1983 movie A Christmas Story, Dillon had already been nominated for a Tony Award for the original 1962 production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? on Broadway, as well as two Oscars—the first for Steve

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5 takeaways from the Oscar nominations

War movies are big, first-time acting nominees had a great morning, and inclusion at the Oscars is still an uphill battle. All this, plus the big showing for the unconventional nominations leader.

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Drew Barrymore and Corey Feldman say Steven Spielberg arranged their first date when they were teenagers

Drew Barrymore recalled that she had the "biggest" crush on Corey Feldman and Steven Spielberg arranged their first date.

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‘Fabelmans,’ ‘Top Gun’ get boost with producers' group nods

Oscar chances for “Top Gun: Maverick” just went into hyperdrive.

2022 year in review: Best in the world of entertainment

How much do you remember about what happened in 2022?

Film lookahead: 23 highlights to look out for in 2023

From Oscars hopefuls such as The Fabelmans to crowd-pleasers like the Barbie movie.

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Golden Globes 2023: Banshees of Inisherin leads nominations

The dark comedy about feuding friends in 1920s Ireland leads the pack going into next year's awards.

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10 potential Oscar nominated movies you should see over the holidays

As we enter the holiday season, it’s important to remember we are also entering another important season: awards season.

Will Smith sheds light on Oscars slap, life after

Actor Will Smith is speaking out about his life after slapping comedian Chris Rock during the Oscars in March. Smith shed some light on what led up to that moment and told Trevor Noah he has learned from the experience. Lilia Luciano has more.

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Will Smith Wells Up Recalling What His Nephew Asked Him After Oscars Slap

"Why you trying to Oprah me?" the "Emancipation" actor joked to "The Daily Show" host Trevor Noah as he revealed what he's learned since the slap.

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Will Smith 'understands' if people aren't 'ready' to see new film after Oscars slap: 'Absolutely respect that'

Will Smith said he would "completely understand" if people are not "ready" to watch his new movie after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars in March.

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Chris Rock to host Netflix's first live show

The comic will front a stand-up special as Netflix begins to experiment with screening live events.

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Jimmy Kimmel to host Oscars again: 'Great honor or a trap'

Jimmy Kimmel is ready to host the Oscars again.

Will Smith says Floyd Mayweather checked up on him 10 days straight after Oscars slap

Will Smith was in a dark place after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, but a legendary boxer checked in on him to make sure he was doing OK — for 10 days straight.

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Rihanna, Dave Chappelle and Tyler Perry support Will Smith at private screening of his new film 'Emancipation'

Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Kenya Barris and Corey Smyth watched the American Civil War movie which Apple previously held due to Smith's controversial Oscars slap.

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Will Smith's first movie since Oscars slap will be released in December

Smith posted a trailer of "Emancipation" and called it the "hardest movie I've ever made."

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Will Smith's first project since Oscars fiasco gets December release date

"Emancipation" is Smith's first project since the Oscars, where he made headlines for slapping host Chris Rock on stage.

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Sacheen Littlefeather, who gave Marlon Brando's Oscar rejection speech, dies at 75

In 1973, Littlefeather provided one of the most dramatic moments in Oscar history: Offering Brando's regrets for refusing the award because of Hollywood's treatment and portrayal of Native Americans.

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What to expect from the 2022 Emmy Awards

When are the Emmys? Can you watch them online? Who is nominated? Who is hosting? We've got you covered.

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Dave Chappelle Opens Up About The 'Ugly' Side Of Will Smith After Oscars Slap

The comic also said he has one hope for Smith moving forward, "whatever the consequences are."

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Sylvester Stallone's wife files for divorce after 25 years

Sylvester Stallone’s wife Jennifer Flavin Stallone has filed for divorce after 25 years of marriage.

Keanu Reeves takes rare TV role in historical thriller

Keanu Reeves will star in a TV adaptation of “The Devil in the White City.”.

‘It’s been a minute’: Will Smith posts video on Instagram, apologizes for Oscars slap

Will Smith has addressed slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars March 27.

Oscars org adds Marlee Matlin, Jason Reitman to board

Actor Marlee Matlin, director Jason Reitman and producer Jason Blum are joining the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Tyler Perry says Will Smith was 'triggered' before slapping Chris Rock at Oscars, was 'devastated' after

Tyler Perry revealed something "triggered" Will Smith before the actor slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars ceremony. Smith slapped Rock on-stage after the comedian made a joke.

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Spain honors Penélope Cruz for contribution to cinema

Penélope Cruz has won one of Spain’s top cinema awards for her contribution to Spanish film.

Texas official cites Will Smith Oscar slap in wake of school shooting

Gunman massacred 19 elementary students and two adults after storming a school in Uvalde

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No more streaming-only debuts for Oscar hopefuls

The Oscars are getting back to normal, eligibility-wise.

Baron Cohen drops lawsuit over cannabis dispensary billboard

Actor Sacha Baron Cohen has dropped his lawsuit against a Massachusetts cannabis dispensary that used an image of his character Borat on a billboard without his permission.

Jury begins deliberating in Blac Chyna v. Kardashians trial

Jurors have begun deliberations in a trial pitting former reality TV star Blac Chyna against Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Khloé Kardashian and Kylie Jenner.

Reese Witherspoon becomes part-owner of Nashville MLS team

Actor Reese Witherspoon and Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry have joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer’s Nashville team ahead of Sunday's opening of Geodis Park, its 30,000-seat stadium.

‘I Was Hurt’: Marlon Wayans Recalls Time Brothers ‘Humiliated’ Him at the Emmys While Weighing in on Oscar Slap

Veteran comedian Marlon Wayans knows a thing or two about being humiliated. While promoting his upcoming HBO Max special, “Marlon Wayans Presents The Headliners,” during […]

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Thandiwe Newton Reacts To Report She Exited 'Magic Mike 3' After Fight With Channing Tatum Over Will Smith Oscars' Slap

Thandiwe Newton refuses the rumor that she was let go from Magic Mike 3 after getting in an argument with Channing Tatum about Will Smith's slap at the Oscars.

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How to watch the 2022 CMT Music Awards

For the first time, the CMT Music Awards is airing on CBS.

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Colin Jost jokes about Will Smith's Oscar ban on 'SNL' moments before Willow Smith takes the stage with Camila Cabello

The "Weekend Update" anchor joked that a real punishment for Smith would be to make him host the Oscars in 2023.

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Academy Board Moves Up Meeting To Discuss Will Smith Oscars Slap

The Board of Governors will meet Friday to discuss possible sanctions against the actor following his slapping of comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.

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Jason Momoa Gets Cozy With Kate Beckinsale And Has Some Explaining To Do

The "Aquaman" star talked about their rumored romance at a film premiere.

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Woman in Florida pays out $50,000 to have her dead dog cloned

Mourning the death of her 16-year-old dog, the retired pediatrician explored the idea of cloning.

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Animated map : Bucha and a video showing mass grave

Animated city map of Bucha with video showing a mass grave located in the grounds of a church in the town, after the withdrawal of Russian forces from the area west of Kyiv. VIDEOGRAPHIC

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From Ukraine, Zelensky makes an emphatic appeal at Vegas-style Grammys

What happened, who won at the 2022 Grammy Awards.

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'Saturday Night Live' takes aim at Will Smith's infamous slap throughout show

Almost a week after Will Smith's infamous slap at the Oscars, "Saturday Night Live" went to work on making fun of the incident.

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Charles M. Blow on "The Slap" as a cultural Rorschach test

The New York Times columnist examines the myriad takes about Will Smith's physical and verbal confrontation against comedian Chris Rock during the Academy Awards broadcast.

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Smoke rises over Odesa after missile attack

A cloud of smoke covered part of Odesa on Sunday, after at least two explosions were heard from the city located on the Black Sea. (April 4)

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What to expect from the 2022 Grammy Awards

When are the Oscars? Can you watch them online? Who is performing? Who is hosting? We've got you covered.

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SNL’s Michael Che Knocks Jada Pinkett Smith in Fierce Chris Rock Defense

NBCWith his stand-up tour in New Jersey this weekend, it must have been tempting for Chris Rock to drop by his old stomping grounds to address what went down with Will Smith at the Oscars just six days ago. But instead, it was left to “Weekend Update” co-anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che to come to his defense. And they held nothing back.“Intelligence officials are saying that Vladimir Putin is being misinformed by his advisers about how badly the Russian military is performing in Ukraine,” Jos

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Man arrested outside of Chris Rock show in Boston after allegedly assaulting theater staff and police officer

Kaleb Herd allegedly assaulted a police officer as well as a person he was at the show with who tried to deescalate the incident.

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Podcast: In praise of long-scorned Black women’s hair

The Oscars' beef between Chris Rock and Will Smith centered around a frequently maligned topic: the hair of Black women. We examine its politics and meaning.

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Will Smith: Chris Rock's first comments since Oscars slap

The comedian said he is 'still processing what happened' and denied reports he has spoken to Smith.

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Fans react after Chris Rock show in Boston: 'I want my money back'

Reactions were mixed after Chris Rock performed at the Wilbur Theater in Boston days after he was slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars.

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Academy says board's review of Will Smith's "unacceptable" Oscars slap "will take a few weeks"

The Academy's president and CEO said they are "upset and outraged" by Will Smith's behavior.

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Will Smith was asked to leave the Oscars after slapping Chris Rock but he refused, the Academy says

"Mr. Smith's actions at the 94th Oscars were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television," the Academy said in a statement Wednesday.

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Joe Rogan slams Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars: 'It sets a terrible precedent'

Joe Rogan criticized Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. The podcaster claimed Smith's action set a "terrible precedent" for the comedy world.

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Jim Carrey says Will Smith ‘should have been’ arrested for hitting Chris Rock at Oscars

‘I’d have announced this morning that I was suing for Will for $200m,’ actor added

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The industry — and the academy — are torn on how to handle Will Smith’s Oscars slap

Industry insiders and experts seem to agree that Will Smith should not have his Oscar revoked for hitting Chris Rock, but little else seems certain.

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Social media explodes during Oscars; TV viewership doesn't

Will Smith's violent slap of Chris Rock during the Academy Awards ceremony had no appreciable difference on the size of the ABC broadcast's television audience.

Chris Rock gets support from Adam Sandler following Oscars incident: 'Love you buddy'

Adam Sandler is showing support for his longtime friend, Chris Rock, following the incident between the comedian and Will Smith during the Oscars on Sunday night.

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Jada Pinkett Smith breaks silence on Oscars slap

Ticket sales for Chris Rock's shows have spiked after Will Smith struck him on-stage at the Oscars

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Jada Pinkett Smith calls for healing after hair joke, Oscars slap

The "Red Table Talk" host broke her silence on Tuesday, calling for healing after an insensitive hair joke saw her husband slap a Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars on Sunday night.

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Daywatch: Nicole Lee confirmed as Chicago’s newest alderman | Fallout continues after Will Smith’s Oscars slap | When to expect Chicago’s last freeze of spring

Good morning, Chicago. Here are some of the top stories you need to know to start your day.

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From Hollywood's illusion factory, some unexpected reality

In the minutes and hours after Will Smith accosted and slapped Chris Rock before a live Oscars audience of millions, many people hurried to social media platforms.

Jimmy Kimmel Nails Will Smith for Laughing at Chris Rock’s Joke Before Smacking Him

ABCJimmy Kimmel ended up not turning his late-night show over to Conan O’Brien Monday night, which meant he had plenty of time to go deep on the wildest thing to happen at the Oscars since he presided over the infamous La La Land-Moonlight mix-up, which now seems oddly quaint by comparison.“It was a big night last night,” the two-time Oscar host began, wondering if there was anyone watching who hadn’t seen Will Smith smack Chris Rock across the face yet. Just in case, he replayed the moment, whi

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Ukrainian troops take back control of eastern town

Ukrainian forces appear to have retaken the town of Trostyanets in the country's east from the Russians. Associated Press reporters on Monday saw Ukrainian soldiers atop tanks, being greeted by the local residents.

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The Night the Oscars Lost Control

The most stunning moment at the Academy Awards was an incident the show refused to examine.

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‘King Richard’ weighs in on Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock at Oscars

The father of Venus and Serena Williams said Monday he condemns violence a day after Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars ceremony — and then

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'Dune' wins 6 Oscars at Academy Awards

Denis Villeneuve’s epic sci-fi film takes home the gold for cinematography, editing, score, visual effects, production design, and sound

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Could Will Smith face charges for slapping Chris Rock?

It’s a hot topic in Hollywood and across the world.

Oscars audience tops 15 million, exceeding last year

The television audience for the Academy Awards appears to be up from last year's record low, but is still not at the level that the annual awards show is accustomed to.

Pinkett Smith's hair loss from alopecia at center of spat

Actress Jada Pinkett Smith's hair loss is at the root of the most talked-about moment at Sunday’s Oscars ceremony.

SURVEY: What do you think should happen to Will Smith?

The watercooler conversation this Monday morning is about actor Will Smith and his behavior last night at the Oscars.

Where you can stream this year’s Oscar-nominated movies

Look, it’s 2022, and there really shouldn’t be an excuse as to why you haven’t seen this year’s Oscar-nominated films.

The highs, lows, and slaps of the 2022 Oscars

The next time someone tells you the Oscars are boring, remind them of the 2022 ceremony.

Jaden Smith, other celebrities react to Oscars confrontation

Here’s what the couple’s son, Jaden Smith, other celebrities and social media users are saying about the incident.

Jessica Chastain wins best actress Oscar for 'Tammy Faye'

The Oscars looked kindly on Jessica Chastain.

'Drive My Car' wins Oscar award for best international film

Japan’s “Drive My Car” has won the Oscar for best international feature.

Deaf actor Kotsur wins Oscar for supporting role in 'CODA'

Troy Kotsur, the first deaf male actor nominated for an Oscar, won best supporting honors for his role in “CODA” at the Academy Awards.

Ariana DeBose wins Oscar for best supporting actress

Ariana DeBose lived up to Oscar predictions and followed the path of her “West Side Story” predecessor Rita Moreno.

Shaq, Curry win Oscars for 'Queen of Basketball' documentary

The story of Lusia Harris only gets better: It’s now won an Oscar.

The Oscars are tonight. Here's how to watch or stream live

The 94th Academy Awards are right around the corner.

Discussing all things Oscars with Sun-Ray Cinema

Our friend, and co-owner of Sun-Ray Cinema, Shana David-Massett joined the show today to talk about the Oscars this Sunday. The films nominated for best picture at the 94th annual Academy Awards are “Belfast,” “CODA,” “Don’t Look Up,” “Drive My Car,” “Dune,” “King Richard,” “Licorice Pizza,” “Nightmare Alley,” “The Power of the Dog” and “West Side Story.”

Oscars to celebrate ‘Godfather,’ ‘Bond' — and 'Bruno'

James Bond didn’t get an Oscar nomination this year, but that doesn’t mean he won’t be part of the ceremony.

Oscars 2022: Who will win, and who SHOULD win on Sunday’s big night

Once again, it’s every movie lover’s favorite time of the year: The Oscars.

Oscars add Mila Kunis, John Travolta as presenters

John Travolta, Mila Kunis and Wesley Snipes are among the latest batch of celebrities who have been added to the Oscars telecast, producers said Friday.

What can the Oscars do to diversify its nominees and winners?

The Academy Awards are happening in March, and in the 94 years the event has been running, only 20 Black actors have won an acting Oscar.

These movies, shows and documentaries should be required viewing for Black History Month

As we all know, February is Black History Month, so it’s a great time to brush up on Black history and educate yourself.

Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes to host Oscars

After three years without a host, the Oscars are making up for lost time with three hosts for this year’s awards: Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes are set to host the 94th Academy Awards, producer Will Packer said Tuesday.

Scarlett Johansson, Colin Jost reunite for Super Bowl ad

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost once made comedy skits on “Saturday Night Live,” but now the married couple will reunite onscreen to dodge a mind-reading Alexa device in a new Super Bowl commercial.

Sidney Poitier dead at 94

Sidney Poitier, the first Black man to win an Academy Award for best actor, has died at age 94, according to multiple published reports.

Here are the movies you’ll want to see in theaters over the holidays

If there is one thing for certain, it’s that this year’s holiday season has way more options for movies to see in theaters than in 2020.

Britney, Bennifer, Beatles and Broadway: Pop culture in 2021

It's never easy to define a year in pop culture, especially in a rollercoaster year like 2021, when we were up and down again, and again, and again.

Designer Christopher John Rogers tops starry CFDA awards

Designers Christopher John Rogers, who designed Vice President Kamala Harris' purple inauguration ensemble, and Emily Bode-Aujla have taken top honors at the annual Council of Fashion Designers of America awards.

Oscars enlist Will Packer to produce 94th ceremony

“Girls Trip” producer Will Packer will produce next year’s Oscars.

Michael J. Fox to receive honorary AARP Purpose Prize Award

Michael J.

GLAAD leader and rock star wife co-author 'All Moms'

The leader of GLAAD and her rock star wife are teaming up on a children’s book about the many kinds of moms in the world.

Man who broke into Eminem's home gets probation, time served

A man who broke into Eminem’s suburban Detroit home and allegedly told the rapper “he was there to kill him” has been sentenced to five years probation and time served.

Elton John postpones European shows after hip injury

Elton John says he is postponing European dates on his world tour until 2023 so that he can have an operation on an injured hip.

Jeff Bridges says tumor shrank, COVID 'in rear view mirror'

Jeff Bridges says his cancer is in remission and his COVID-19 case is “in the rear view mirror.”.

Elton John pairs with Nicki, Miley, many more on new album

Elton John is releasing an album of collaborations with artists from several generations and genres, including Nicki Minaj, Young Thug, Miley Cyrus, Lil Nas X, Stevie Nicks and Stevie Wonder.

Beanie Feldstein to lead revival of 'Funny Girl' on Broadway

A Broadway revival of “Funny Girl” is aiming to open next year with Beanie Feldstein in the starring role originated by Barbra Streisand.

Jolie-Pitt divorce judge disqualified by appeals court

A California appeals court on Friday disqualified a private judge being used by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in their divorce case, handing Jolie a major victory.

NYFF to open with Joel Coen’s ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’

Joel Coen’s “The Tragedy of Macbeth” starring Frances McDormand and Denzel Washington will have its world premiere on opening night of the New York Film Festival, organizers said Thursday.

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