Oscars

Ruth E. Carter: 5 Things To Know About The Two-Time Oscar winner

The HBCU grad made history at the 95th Academy Awards.
03/13/2023
Ruth E. Carter, Rihanna

Ruth E. Carter Makes History, Rihanna Performs, and Other Black Excellence Moments at the 95th Academy Awards

The first-time Oscars nominee returned to the live stage delivering an emotional performance of her latest single, “Lift Me Up.”
03/13/2023

‘The Woman King’ Director Gina Prince-Bythewood Says Oscar Snub ‘Speaks To Such A Bigger Issue’

Her film did not receive one Academy nomination in 2023.
03/10/2023

5 Black Moments We Hope To See At The Oscars

The award show airs Sunday on ABC at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT.
03/10/2023

Opinion: Black Oscar Snubs Say More About the Industry Than It Does Black Creators

The Oscars and the Academy continue to remain so white because it has the resources and the liberty to do so.
03/09/2023

Academy Says Response To Will Smith’s Oscar Slap Was “Inadequate”

The president of The Academy addressed the incident while attending the 2023 Oscars Nominees Luncheon.
02/14/2023

Danielle Deadwyler Cites Racism, Misogyny On Best Actress Oscar Snub

“Whether it’s direct or indirect,” the Till’s actress says in a recent podcast appearance, adding, “it impacts who we are.”
02/11/2023

2023 Oscars Nominations: Danielle Deadwyler ‘Till’ Movie Snub

Social media reacts to the actress not getting the recognition she deserves.
01/25/2023

2023 Oscars: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Nominated In Six Categories

Actress Angela Bassett is nominated for Best Supporting Actress.
01/24/2023

Will Smith Addresses Oscar Slap, Calls It ‘Bottled Rage’

The Oscar-winning actor sat down with Trevor Noah on ‘The Daily Show.’
11/29/2022

Will Smith Lands First Gig Post-Oscar Incident

The actor will produce a film adaptation of the novel ‘Brilliance’.
09/22/2022