Chris Rock's much-anticipated Netflix special on Saturday night addressed the infamous slap from Will Smith at the Oscars last year, as well as other topics such as "wokeness". Rock joked about the incident and declared that he's not a victim, delivering a powerful performance that was met with much hype.
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The Screen Actors Guild Awards saw the unlikely awards-season juggernaut “Everything Everywhere All at Once” take home top honors from the acting, directing and producing guilds, a major milestone for the film. It has been praised for its innovative storytelling and unique visual style, and its success at the SAG Awards is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the cast and crew. With the Oscars just around the corner, it will be interesting to see if the film can continue its winning streak.
Ariana DeBose, an Oscar-winning actor and Broadway star, deactivated her Twitter account after her performance at the 76th annual BAFTAs went viral for the wrong reasons. The performance, which celebrated the nominees in the best lead and supporting actress categories, was deemed cringey by some viewers. DeBose's decision to deactivate her Twitter account came shortly after the performance, and it is unclear if she will reactivate it in the future.
Alec Baldwin has seen a legal victory after a firearm enhancement charge was dropped from one of his involuntary manslaughter charges. The charge could have made the crime punishable by a mandatory sentence of five years in jail, but First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies dropped the charge. Baldwin still faces two charges of involuntary manslaughter and is due back in court on June 7th. His legal team is confident that he will be exonerated of all charges.
Burt Bacharach, legendary composer and Oscar winner, has passed away at the age of 94. Throughout his 70-year career, Bacharach wrote dozens of hit songs, including "Walk on By," "Do You Know the Way to San Jose," and "I Say a Little Prayer." His music was popular across generations, from the 1950s to the 21st century, and will continue to live on for years to come.
Viola Davis has become the third Black woman in history to achieve the grand slam of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award. On Sunday, she won her first Grammy for her performance of the audiobook for her memoir, “Finding Me,” and gave an emotional acceptance speech honoring her 6-year-old self. Davis is the fourth Black person to achieve the status, alongside Whoopi Goldberg, John Legend and Jennifer Hudson.
Nathan Chasing Horse, an actor in the Oscar-winning film "Dances With Wolves," was arrested by Las Vegas police on Tuesday for allegedly sexually assaulting young Indigenous girls over two decades. SWAT officers were seen outside his two-story home in North Las Vegas, which he shares with his five wives, and police searched the property as part of the investigation. Chasing Horse is known for his role in the 1990 Kevin Costner film and as a so-called medicine man who performed spiritual ceremonies.
95th Academy Awards Nominations Announced, with ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Leading the Pack
95th Academy Awards Nominations Announced, with ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Leading the Pack
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its list of nominees for the upcoming 95th Oscars on Tuesday, with “Everything Everywhere All At Once” leading the pack with 11 nominations. Previous Oscar winner Riz Ahmed and star of the Oscar-winning film “Get Out” Allison Williams, announced this year’s contenders during a live broadcast Tuesday morning. Jamie Lee Curtis and Stephanie Hsu were both nominated for best actress in a supporting role, however the Academy failed to nominate a single woman for best director. The 2023 awards season continues with Tuesday’s 95th Academy Awards nominees rollout, with the ceremony set to take place on April 25th.