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HISTORICAL FACTS: Oscars - The Untold Story

Stephen Fry and Jacob Elordi among stars invited to join the Oscars Academy

A list of 529 artists and executives have been offered membership to the Academy.

Evening Standard

'I Can't Pay!': Will Smith Associate Begs Judge for Mercy After Jada Pinkett Smith Wins £24K Legal Fees Fight

Bilaal Salaam, citing homelessness, asks a US court to reconsider a $32,000 legal fee order to Jada Pinkett Smith after his lawsuit was dismissed, highlighting financial distress.

International Business Times UK

'Way Rather This Than the Oscars': Timothée Chalamet Trashes Academy Awards Following Knicks' Historic NBA Title

Timothée Chalamet said he'd rather see the New York Knicks win an NBA title than receive an Oscar, joining celebrations after the team's first championship in 53 years.

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Toy Story 5 star Tom Hanks gives verdict on new Oscars category

Toy Story 5 star Tom Hanks has insisted the Oscars doesn't need an extra category to accommodate voice actors - declaring: "I think they have enough".

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How much does Sean Penn hate selfies? Enough to invoke the Holocaust

In his own unique words, the One Battle After Another actor made it clear there is no one he won’t reject for a fan photo – and revealed the real reason he skipped the Oscars

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Sean Penn reveals why he’ll never take a selfie, even with a ‘Holocaust grandmother and her 6-year-old paraplegic’

Penn made headlines when he skipped the 2026 Oscars and was not there in person to accept his Best Supporting Actor trophy

The Independent UK

Oscars success unlocks the industry, says Marlon Wayans

Marlon Wayans believes Oscars success would change his career dramatically.

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Inside Crunchyroll's 10th Anime Awards – and why it's only the beginning

And the winner is: Crunchyroll's answer to the Oscars understands why anime is becoming mainstream

Total Film

'DEI Lies': Elon Musk Accuses Oscars of Forcing Diversity After Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Casting Reveal

Elon Musk accused the Oscars of forcing 'DEI lies' after reacting to casting for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey casting.

International Business Times UK

10 Beautiful Fish With Surprisingly Long Lifespans

Most people think aquarium fish live for only a few years. You bring them home, enjoy their beauty, and quietly expect them to disappear with time. But what if some aquarium fish could stay with you for decades? What if the tiny fish swimming peacefully in your tank today could…

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Sylvester Stallone recalls tense exchange at 1977 Oscars: ‘I’d never been hit with such blunt force’

Rocky star, 79, remembers tense exchange with another Oscar nominated screenwriter

The Independent UK

Will Smith lands new lead movie role in action thriller

Amazon MGM has secured worldwide rights to Will Smith’s new prison-set thriller Supermax in a major streaming deal as the actor continues his Hollywood return following his assault of Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars.

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Conan O’Brien confirmed to host the Oscars for a third time

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Conan O'Brien set to host Oscars for third year in a row

Conan O'Brien will be back at next year's Academy Awards after creating "remarkable energy around the Oscars".

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Evening Standard

Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host for third consecutive year

The 99th Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.

The Independent UK

Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host in 2027

Conan O’Brien’s era as Oscars host is becoming a trilogy

International Business Times UK

Are Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet Splitting Over Career Ambitions? Actor's Team Allegedly Blame The Kardashians For Oscars Loss

New reports claim Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet are clashing over career ambitions and commitment, with some in his camp allegedly blaming the Kardashians for his Oscars defeat.

International Business Times UK

The Oscars Officially Restrict AI Use in Films, Blocking AI-Generated Performances from Awards

The Oscars will exclude AI-generated performances and scripts from major awards starting in 2027, emphasising human creativity in filmmaking. AI tools can be used, but not as replacements for human creators.

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The Oscars Just Dealt A Huge Blow To A Controversial Technology

AI may be here to stay, but the Academy has prevented AI-generated performances and screenplays from Oscar eligibility.

Creative Bloq

Does the Oscars' AI ban really mean anything?

Artists have mixed feelings on The Academy's "half measure".

Tom’s Guide

Netflix needs to stop chasing Oscars and make more action thrillers like 'Apex' and 'The Rip'

Netflix is desperate for a Best Picture Oscar, but is it worth it? Here's why the streamer should ditch prestige plays for action thrillers like "Apex" and "The Rip."

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Academy Awards announce series of rule changes amid rise in the use of AI

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have shared a series of rule changes that will take effect ahead of the next Academy Awards.

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Jane Fonda celebrates Barbra Streisand's 'fabulous' tribute to Robert Redford

After questioning why Barbra Streisand was asked to pay tribute to Robert Redford at the Oscars instead of herself, Jane Fonda has now insisted she thought the moment was "fabulous".

PC Gamer

The Oscars bans generative AI in acting and writing categories

Only roles "demonstrably performed by humans with their consent" will be eligible for awards.

Total Film

New Oscars rules ban Generative AI from ever being eligible for an Academy Award

The new rules apply to acting and writing categories

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