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by Frankie TAGGART Agence France-Presse Hollywood’s elite gathers at the Dolby Theatre for the 89th annual Academy Awards on Sunday to reward the best in acting, writing and filmmaking talent. Almost every ceremony has thrown up surprise winners, sensational snubs and other memorable moments since the first of around 3,000 statuettes was given out in 1929. Here are some fun facts and figures to help you navigate Sunday’s show: – Youngest to oldest – – […]
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, United States (Reuters) — Cold weather greeted celebrities on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday (February 26), but cloudy skies and the threat of rain failed to dampen spirits ahead of the movie industry’s biggest night. Best animated feature nominees were among the early arrivals in Hollywood, where temperatures were some 15 degrees Fahrenheit (8 degrees Celsius) below normal for late February. The Academy Awards get underway torn between escapism and reality. […]
BEVERLY HILLS, California, United States (Reuters) — Animation has proved to be big business in Hollywood with animated films (‘Finding Dory,’ ‘The Secret Life of Pets,’ ‘Zootopia’ and ‘Sing’) taking four of the places in the top ten of 2016’s US box office. At The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, the headquarters of the Oscars, an event was held to celebrate this year’s nominees in the Animated Features category on Thursday (February 23), […]
LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) — While the Academy Awards recognizes the best in film, fashion insiders will have their eye on the red carpet looking for the best dressed stars of the night. Celebrity stylist Sam Saboura is hoping nominee, Emma Stone, will have a standout moment. “She always does something cutting edge, something unique, something outside of the box. But for me this season so far, I’m kind of like luke warm. You know, I […]
LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) — Denzel Washington is excited. Not so much because he is an Oscar front-runner for his role in “Fences,” but because bringing the award-winning stage play about blue collar African-Americans to the big screen has been a long-held dream. The film has been nominated for four Oscars namely Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best FIlm and Best Adapted Screenplay. “It’s brilliant. It’s like, why would they make ‘Hamlet’ a movie? Why […]
LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) — Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck and the creative team behind the annual Governors Ball unveiled their lavish plans and creations on Thursday (February 16) for the official Oscars after party. Puck has created Oscar night menus for over two decades. He said he never tires of preparing the annual feast. “I think I love madness. I don’t want to get bored, so every year we come up with new things, serve […]
NEW YORK, United States (Reuters) — “Miss Saigon” returns to its original home at The Broadway Theater in New York City after two years in London. The long-running musical, which debuted in 1991 and ran for nearly a decade, is a tragic love story set during the Vietnam War. “Miss Saigon” star Jon Jon Briones said the play’s themes are still current today. “When this first opened, it was, the Vietnam War was kind of, […]
by Shaun TANDON Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES, California (AFP) — Adele on Sunday triumphed once again at the Grammys with five awards for her latest blockbuster album of ballads, but she paid glowing tribute to her rival Beyonce, calling her an idol. The English balladeer swept up the top prizes of the night at the music industry’s biggest night — Album, Record and Song of the Year. Beyonce walked away with two trophies. And in […]
by Frankie TAGGART Agence France-Presse US filmmaker Damien Chazelle’s bid for Oscars glory was boosted Saturday as he took top prize at the Directors Guild of America honors — a key predictor for the Academy Awards. Chazelle was crowned best director for his dreamy tribute to the heyday of Hollywood musicals, “La La Land,” three weeks ahead of the glittering culmination of Hollywood’s annual awards season. The 32-year-old has already scooped two Golden Globes for […]
LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) — Winter may be passing, but music is coming with ‘Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience.’ After news that the next season of the hit TV show will not air until summer 2017, the show’s usual springtime slot is being filled with a musical tour of North America. The show’s composer, Ramin Djawadi, is bringing the fictional continent of Westeros to life in a concert with extravagant scenery and will take […]
DAVAO CITY Jan. 27 (PIA)- With a deluge of calls from the public regarding the possibility of a holiday on January 30 or the coronation day of Miss Universe 2017, the Palace said the day would remain a working day. Joey Sem Dalumpines, Information Officer III of the Philippine Information Agency Region-XI said he had received dozens of calls in the Davao regional office asking if January 30 has been declared as a holiday. The […]
MANILA, Philippines (Reuters) — Miss Universe candidates kicked off the preliminary show in Manila on Thursday (January 26). Over 86 candidates are in the Philippine capital to participate in the beauty contest, which will culminate in a coronation night on January 30. Crowds packed the Mall Of Asia Arena as each candidate showcased their swimsuits, evening gowns and national costumes in front of the judges. The preliminary competition will be used to determine the Top […]
