No one will ever truly know how the powers that be select nominees and winners for the numerous awards shows held throughout each year. Whether it’s a numbers game or simple politics, sometimes fans, viewers and celebs are left shocked at the oversight of talent displayed at these shows. The …
Read More »Kendrick Lamar And Sza Will Not Perform At The Oscars
If you tune in to the Academy Awards on Sunday evening, don’t get your hopes up waiting on Kendrick Lamar and Sza. Their performance of the Oscar-nominated song, ”All The Stars,” has been pulled from the upcoming ceremony. Despite the shows producer’s best efforts, they weren’t able to secure the …
Read More »The 2019 Oscars Will Go On Without A Host For The First Time In 30 Years
After several weeks of scrambling to find a replacement for actor and comedian Kevin Hart, who stepped down following backlash over past homophobic tweets, the Academy opted to forgo having a host for the first time since 1989. Suggestions were made for replacement hosts, but according to Variety, the Oscars …
Read More »Oscar Nominations Announced: Black Panther Becomes First Superhero Movie Nominated for Oscar’s Best Picture Category
The 91st Annual Academy Awards is gearing up for its 2019 debut. The first step to getting the public ready for the big ceremony is, obviously, announcing the nominees. So, first things first. Shoutout to “Black Panther” for earning a total of seven nominations. One of which helped the film …
Read More »Chris Rock Roasts The Current State Of Comedy, Says He Can’t Say Anything Funny Or Offensive Anymore
Comedian Chris Rock took center stage at the 2019 New York Film Critics Circle Awards, where he presented fellow comedian and breakout “Eighth Grade” director Bo Burnham with this year’s Best First Film prize. During his brief time on stage, he decided to speak on the current state of comedy …
Read More »Kevin Hart Says He’s “Done” Apologizing For Old Homophobic Tweets, Won’t Be Hosting The Oscars: “I’m Over It”
Kevin Hart says he is “over it” and will not be hosting the Oscars. Hart stepped down from hosting the Academy Awards on December 7 just two days before he said he again would host after old homophobic tweets resurfaced on Twitter. The 39-year-old comedian sat down with the panel …
Read More »Kevin Hart Issues Another Apology to LGBTQ Community For Past Homophobic Tweets
A humbled Kevin Hart hopes for forgiveness from the LGBTQ community after reflecting on how his past tweets affected them. The comedian used his platform on Sirius XM’s radio show, “Straight From The Hart,” to make amends with those he has hurt. At first, stepping down and missing out on …
Read More »The Academy Awards May Not Have A Host At All This Year Amid Kevin Hart’s Withdrawal
The Academy may decide to go without a host for this year’s Oscars ceremony. It’s been a rollercoaster of a week for the Academy after #KevinHart stepped up and quickly stepped down as the host for the 2019 Academy Awards, following the reposting of his old homophobic tweets. After his …
Read More »Kevin Hart Confirms He Will Host The 2019 Academy Awards
There have been many speculating on who will host the 2019 Academy Awards. Well, it’s time to put all the speculations aside, Kevin Hart took to his Instagram on Tuesday evening to confirm that he will be the next host. “For years I have been asked if I would ever …
Read More »Why Was Lil’ Rel Howery Not Invited To the Oscars?
Blogged by @RaquelHarrisTV The smash film, “Get Out”, highlighted racism, cultural appropriation, and on a lighter note, the value of having great friends. However, Lil Rel Howery who played the heroic friend who saved the day has yet to receive his Oscars invite. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On Thursday, Howery paid Jimmy Kimmel a …
Read More »#BlackGirlMagic: Octavia Spencer Makes History With “The Shape Of Water” Nominations
Just two years after the Academy selected an all-white group of acting nominees, launching the #OscarsSoWhite boycott and pledge for diversity in the industry, #BlackExcellence has prevailed in the 2018 nominees. Mary J. Blige, Jordan Peele, and Kobe Bryant were all first-time nominees for this year’s award ceremony, joining …
Read More »Black Excellence: Mary J. Blige, Kobe Bryant, Common, and Jordan Peele Among Nominees for 2018 Academy Awards
Mary J. Blige is already having a year! Starting with last year’s release of her top charting album, “Strength of a Woman” to her 2018 Golden Globe nomination and long-overdue star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Mary J. Blige has transformed her heartache into ground-breaking accomplishments. Now though, not …
Read More »“Moonlight” Star, Ashton Sanders, Talks Best Picture Mix-up, Says Flub “Was More So Exciting”
The Oscars’ infamous “Moonlight”/“LalaLand” Best Picture mix-up has been the topic of conversation since the incident occurred. While many have expressed their disappointment with the blunder, others made light of the situation. Some believe the incident may have overshadowed the film’s historic win. On the other hand, “Moonlight” star Ashton Sanders, …
Read More »‘Moonlight’ Wins Oscar For Best Picture After Embarrassing On-Stage Mix-Up
-blogged by @hshtgmike Barry Jenkins’ Moonlight took home the award for Best Picture at the 2017 Oscars, after an embarrassing mix-up that mistakenly declared La La Land as the winner. Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway took the stage to announce the night’s biggest achievement. As Beatty opened the red envelope, viewers could see …
Read More »Jackie Chan Will Receive An Honorary Oscar
Film star, Jackie Chan, has never won an Oscar. Now, he can cross that achievement off his to-do list. On Saturday, Chan is set to receive an honorary Academy Award from the film academy’s Board of Governors. The ceremony will take place at the eighth annual Governors Awards in …
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