Academy apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather for abuse she endured after 1973 Oscars speech

“The abuse you endured because of this statement was unwarranted and unjustified,” he continued. For too long the courage you showed has been unacknowledged. For this, we offer both our deepest apologies and our sincere admiration." Sacheen Littlefeather at the Oscars.Bettmann/Getty Images You are forever respectfully engrained in our history." Littlefeather said in a statement. “We need to keep our sense of humor about this at all times. It’s our method of survival....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · Corey Graham

Academy invites Caitríona Balfe, Ariana DeBose, Billie Eilish, many more to join Oscars voting membership

A new royal court of famous faces could soon join theOscarsvoting ranks. About 50 percent of the invited class are from 53 countries and territories outside the United States. Overall, 71 potential new members are Oscar nominees, including 15 winners. Caitriona Balfe, Ariana DeBose, Billie Eilish, more invited to join Academy in Oscars voting ranks.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images; Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images; Mike Coppola/Getty Images The Academypreviously announcedthat Michael J. See the full list of people invited to join the 2022 Academy class on the Oscarswebsite....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Rebecca Vaughn

Academy of Country Music Awards 2023: See the full list of winners

Wilson was nominated for six, winning Female Artist and Album of the Year forBell Bottom Country. Kane Brown,Luke Combs,Miranda Lambert, and Cole Swindell were each nominated for five nominations apiece. MacKenzie Porter Related content: Chris Stapleton accepts Entertainer of the Year at the ACM Awards.Theo Wargo/Getty

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 46 words · Keith Morrow

Academy promises 'great legacy surprises' in 2023 Oscars preview

TheAcademyis going for the gold with its 95th ceremony. “All I will say is that we’re moving forward. And it’s our 95th Oscars, so there are going to be some great legacy surprises.” Oscars statuette.ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images He was subsequently banned from attending any Academy-affiliated events for the next 10 years. Kramer and Yang did not address the incident at Saturday’s event. Keep up with our ongoing coverage of all the developments in the Oscars race with EW’sAcademy Awards heat index....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · David Goodwin

Academy stresses punishments for violations in new rule changes after 2023 Oscars controversies

TheAcademyis already heating up the 2024Oscarstrail by cracking down on new rules and regulations. “The film industry is abhorrently unequal in terms of opportunity. ABCwill broadcast the 2024 Oscars on March 10. Andrea Riseborough in ‘To Leslie’ and Michelle Yeoh at the 2023 Oscars.Momentum Pictures/Everett; Mike Coppola/Getty Andrea Riseborough in ‘To Leslie’.Everett Collection

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 53 words · William Lyons

Across the Spider-Verse review: Spider-Man sequel is even more colorful and creative, if incomplete

Needless to say, the bar for the long-awaitedSpider-Versesequel has thus been raised very high. That’s not the only thing different about the storytelling this time around, either. Spider-Woman (Hailee Steinfeld). Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld) and Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) in ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.'.Sony Pictures Animation It’s a refreshing change! Thankfully, that’s not as much of a problem this time around. That fascinating dynamic is distinctly different from anything Peter and Miles have gone through....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 238 words · Kent Smith

Across the Spider-Verseproducer says live-action Miles Morales is in the works

Amy Pascal revealed there is a lot more Spider-Man ahead. Prepare for more interdimensional travel: The Spider-Verse is once again expanding. “You’ll see all of it,” Pascal toldVariety. Miles Morales and Spider-Woman.Marvel Comics; Sony Pictures Animation “It’s all happening.” Though his existence wasbriefly teasedinSpider-Man: Homecoming, Miles Morales has yet to make his live-action debut. “All I will say is that we have the story,” Feige said at the time. Zendaya and Tom Holland in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Michele Romero

Actor Drake Bell reported 'missing and endangered' in Florida

The Drake & Josh Nickelodeon star and musician was reportedly last seen on April 12. UPDATE: Police announced thatDrake Bell was found safe on Thursday. PREVIOUS: Drake & Joshstar and musicianDrake Bellhas been reported missing in Florida, theDaytona Beach Police Departmenthas confirmed. Drake Bell.Credit: Michael Tran/Getty Images “Officers are looking for Jared Bell, DOB 06/27/1986. “He is considered missing and endangered.” EW has reached out to representatives for the DBPD as well as Bell’s legal team for more information....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Willie Suarez

Actors playing Johnny Depp and Amber Heard inHot Takemovie explain why they took the 'risky role'

In fact, they initially felt the same way. “I had questions,” he adds. “I knew this movie was getting made with or without me,” he explains. Mark Hapka and Megan Davis in ‘Hot Take: The Depp/Heard Trial’.Tubi Still, despite their best intentions, both actors were prepared to face criticism from both sides. “We expected every bit of backlash,” Hapka admits. Part of that meant learning to adapt Depp’s unique way of speaking....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 178 words · Laura Rowe

Actress exitsRuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Raceafter lip-syncing to song she sang onGlee

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Friday’s episode ofRuPaul’s Secret CelebrityDrag Race. A blast from herGleepast unfortunately rained on budding drag superstar Milli von Sunshine’sRuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Raceparade. ButRuPauldeclared Thirsty as the winner, and revealed Ushkowtiz’s true identity to the live audience. Milli von Sunshine and RuPaul on ‘RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race’.VH1/World of Wonder (2) Milli was mentored through the season by perennialDrag RacecontestantJujubee. She eventually scored two Tonys as the producer of two Broadway stage productions:2018’sOnce on This Islandand 2020’sThe Inheritance....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Yolanda Chavez

Adam Brody says the negative reaction toJennifer's Body'felt s---ty,' film's poster 'missed the mark'

Adam Brodydoesn’t want to hear any more slander when it comes toJennifer’s Body. “PartGoosebumps, partMaxim. It’s not even anything she wears in the movie.” Adam Brody.Roy Rochlin/WireImage Brody thinks the movie’s female leads and crew should have taken center stage. “And instead they’re like, ‘Let’s bury all of that. Don’t tell anyone that. This is for people who likeTransformers.'” Brody’s not the only one who argues thatJennifer Bodywasn’t given a fair chance upon its release....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Chelsea Ford

Adam Brody says wife Leighton Meester was 'perfectly willing' to let their love never happen

star discussed his meet-not-so-cute with his future spouse on Penn Badgley’s podcast. The course of true love gathers no f—s. That’s the saying, right? Well, maybe not for everyone, but forAdam BrodyandLeighton Meester, it seems appropriate. Leighton Meester and Adam Brody.Araya Doheny/WireImage “I used to eat there all the time.” “That’s when I saw her, and yeah, I was smitten instantly,” Brody continued. “And I was, you know, smitten for a long time....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Laurie Cruz

Adam DeVine says a man was 'gunned down' outside of his home

Adam DeVinerevealed that a murder recently occurred outside of his home in the Hollywood Hills. “Across the street from my house they are running this crazy poker game, right? “I see these dudes and it’s like, fun to sit and watch,” he continued. Adam DeVine.Noel Vasquez/Getty Images “Me and my wife, we’re sitting up on our balcony, and this looks crazy.” And “this is where it gets sad,” DeVine said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Allison Walls