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The Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are awards for artistic and technical merit in film. They are presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in the United States in recognition of excellence in cinematic achievements as assessed by the Academy's voting membership. The Oscars are widely considered to be the most prestigious awards in the film industry.

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Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal released by Israeli authorities after attack Hamdan Ballal, one of the Oscar-winning directors of 'No Other Land', has been released by Israeli authorities after he was detained last night following clashes in the West Bank. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:06Published 9 minutes ago

'No Other Land' Director Hamdan Ballal Released, Says Co-Director \| THR News Video One of the co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land' was injured and detained after a conflict that took place on the West Bank. Israeli director Yuval Abraham claimed on X that a.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:49Published 13 hours ago

Oscar-winning filmmaker attacked by Israeli settlers, arrested by army Oscar-winning filmmaker attacked by Israeli settlers, arrested by army Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal was attacked by Israeli settlers and later detained by the military in the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 21 hours ago

Cate Blanchett Wants Awards Shows to Go Back to Being Untelevised \| THR News Video Cate Blanchett is saying awards shows should no longer be televised out of respect for privacy. The two-time Oscar-winning actress made a recent appearance on the 'Las Culturistas With Matt Rogers and.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:33Published 6 days ago

'Saturday Night Live' Sets Mikey Madison, Jack Black and Jon Hamm as Hosts \| THR News Video Mikey Madison, Jack Black and Jon Hamm are set to host upcoming episodes of NBC's 'Saturday Night Live.' Oscar winner Madison of the film 'Anora' will make her SNL debut as host of the March 29th.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:12Published 1 week ago

Conan O'Brien to Return as Oscars Host in 2026 \| THR News Video Looks like Conan O'Brien Oscars hosting stint paid off! The late-night host and comedian is heading back to the Oscars stage to host next year's telecast. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:05Published 1 week ago

Ariana Grande Announces 'Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead' Album \| THR News Video Following the box office success of 'Wicked' and an Oscar nomination for the film, Ariana Grande is gifting fans new music. Republic Records announced that Grande will release a deluxe version of her.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:13Published 2 weeks ago

Times the Oscars Got it Wrong: From 'Inception' & 'Get Out' Losing to Toni Collette Snub & More \| THR Video The Hollywood Reporter staffers share their opinions on they times they feel the Academy Awards missed the mark! Micheal Keaton losing to Eddie Redmayne in 2016, Amy Adams getting snubbed for.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 02:53Published 3 weeks ago

Oscars Fashion Over the Years: Cher, Zendaya, Julia Roberts, Halle Berry, Gemma Chan & More \| THR Video From Cher in Bob Mackie to Julia Roberts and Zendaya in Valentino, the Oscars have been known for their show-stopping fashion just as much as the awards themselves. Many over the Academy Awards' nearly.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:26Published 3 weeks ago

Red Carpet Style Ahead of the 2025 Oscars: Zoe Saldaña, Demi Moore, Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande \| THR Video The Oscars are not just about who wins the trophies and goes home with all the awards but it's also about who wins the runway that is the red carpet. The Hollywood Reporter's Artistic and Fashion.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 08:18Published 3 weeks ago

'Enough Of Jewish Hate': Wonder Woman Gal Gadot's Speech \| Refused Oscar to pro-Palestinian film? Israeli actress and Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot took the stage with a powerful message: "My name is Gal, and I'm Jewish." Amid rising tensions and global debates, Gadot spoke out against antisemitism,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:29Published 3 weeks ago

Mikey Madison's Morning After Her Best Actress Oscar Win & Texts With Demi Moore \| THR Video Best Actress Oscar winner and 'Anora' star Mikey Madison sat down with The Hollywood Reporter in an exclusive morning-after interview for THR's digital cover. The newest Hollywood A-lister who —.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 02:37Published 3 weeks ago

Oscars 2025 Fashion: Demi Moore, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Zoe Saldaña & More \| THR News Video It was Hollywood's most glamorous night and everyone showed up and showed out. From Demi Moore in Armani Privè to Ariana Grande in Schiaparelli, the stars strutted down the Oscars red carpet dressed.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 00:58Published 3 weeks ago

Oscars 2025: What the TV Cameras Missed \| THR News Video 'Anora' swept, Conan O'Brien kept the laughs coming and Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo brought the crowd to its feet! But what didn't you see on TV during the 2025 Academy Awards? Here's what the TV.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:49Published 3 weeks ago

Oscars 2025 Snubs & Surprises: Demi Moore Loses Best Actress & More \| THR News Video From Demi Moore to 'Emilia Pérez,' here are the biggest snubs and surprises from the 97th Academy Awards. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:26Published 3 weeks ago

Poorna Jagannathan says 'Deli Boys' Will "Change Everything for South Asians" \| Vanity Fair Oscars Party At the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars Party red carpet, 'Never Have I Ever' stars Poorna Jagannathan & Richa Moorjani embrace the excitement and chaos of awards season. They plan to stay until the lights.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 02:17Published 3 weeks ago

Brandon Sklenar on 'It Ends With Us': "Remember Why We Made This Film" \| Vanity Fair Oscars Party At the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars Party red carpet, Brandon Sklenar celebrates Zoe Saldaña's Oscar win, calls award season a "weird sleepaway camp" and says he'll miss running into Harrison Ford. Sklenar.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 02:54Published 3 weeks ago

Danny Ramirez on 'The Last of Us' Season 2: "It's Gonna Mess People Up" \| Vanity Fair Oscars Party At the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet, Danny Ramirez celebrates Monica Barbaro's Oscars success, calling it a career highlight to see her recognized. On 'Captain America: A Brave New World,'.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 03:18Published 3 weeks ago

Zoe Saldana's Emotional Oscar Win: 1st Dominican-American to Take Home the Gold—97th Academy Award Zoe Saldana makes history at the 97th Academy Awards, winning her first-ever Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in Emilia Pérez! Overcome with emotion, she delivers a powerful speech, honoring her.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:47Published 3 weeks ago

William Stanford Davis Hints at 'Abbott Elementary' Super Bowl Storyline \| Elton John Oscars Party 2025 At the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party red carpet, William Stanford Davis shares his top Oscar picks, praising 'Anora' and 'A Complete Unknown.' Fresh off wrapping 'Abbott Elementary,' he hints.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:32Published 3 weeks ago

Maria Bakalova Celebrates the Growing Success of 'The Apprentice' \| Elton John Oscars Party 2025 At the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party red carpet, Maria Bakalova celebrates Sebastian Stan's Oscar nomination for 'The Apprentice,' reflecting on the film's journey from Cannes to its release... Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 02:37Published 3 weeks ago

Oscars 2025: Hollywood’s Big Step for Wildfire Recovery–Gift Bags with Disaster Service Membership At the Oscars 2025, Hollywood takes a step toward wildfire recovery by honoring Los Angeles firefighters who battled the devastating January blazes. In a surprising move, this year’s Oscars gift bags.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published 3 weeks ago

Zooey Deschanel on 'A Complete Unknown' & Its Connection to Her Father \| Elton John Oscars Party 2025 At the Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party red carpet, Zooey Deschanel shares her love for the Oscar-nominated film 'A Complete Unknown,' noting a personal connection to its folk era and her father... Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:12Published 3 weeks ago

Raye on the "Epic" Rehearsals for Oscars Performance With Doja Cat & BLACKPINK's Lisa \| Oscars 2025 At the 2025 Oscars red carpet, Raye talks about the "epic" rehearsals for her upcoming performance with Doja Cat and BLACKPINK's Lisa at the Academy Awards tonight. Plus, Raye talks about her plans to.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:30Published 3 weeks ago

Whoopi Goldberg Shares an Update on 'Sister Act 3' \| Oscars 2025 Whoopi Goldberg chats with THR at the Oscars red carpet and talks about what it would mean if Cynthia Erivo wins at the Oscars making her an EGOT winner. Plus, she shares an update about 'Sister Act.. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 00:45Published 3 weeks ago

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Ben Stiller Says He'd Take Knicks Championship Over Oscar Win The biggest honor in entertainment means nothing to Ben Stiller -- at least in comparison to his beloved New York Knicks' success ... 'cause the actor said he'd rather have an NBA title than an Oscar!!.. TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago
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Tony Todd's Family Fuming Over Oscars 'In Memoriam' Snub Tony Todd's family is fuming at the Academy Awards ... and it's all because the late actor's name wasn't included in an annual segment honoring those who died. The "Candyman" star's widow, Fatima,.. TMZ.com - Published 3 weeks ago
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