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Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger and journalist Willow Bay to become Angel City FC's new owners
Read full article: Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger and journalist Willow Bay to become Angel City FC's new ownersAngel City FC says Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and Southern California dean for communication and journalism Willow Bay will be the new controlling owners of the National Women’s Soccer League team.
Organization behind the Oscars elects board of governors for 2024-25 term
Read full article: Organization behind the Oscars elects board of governors for 2024-25 termThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the Oscars, announced 17 people elected to its board of governors Monday.
Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' to premiere at Cannes
Read full article: Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis' to premiere at CannesNearly half a century after Francis Ford Coppola won the Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or for “Apocalypse Now,” he will return to the French Riviera festival to premiere his self-financed epic “Megalopolis.”.
Miranda Lambert, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj submit letter to AI developers to honor artists' rights
Read full article: Miranda Lambert, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj submit letter to AI developers to honor artists' rightsStevie Wonder, Miranda Lambert, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Peter Frampton, Katy Perry, Smokey Robinson and J Balvin are just some of the over 200 names featured on a new open letter submitted by the Artist Rights Alliance non-profit, calling on artificial intelligence tech companies, developers, platforms, digital music services and platforms to stop using AI “to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists."
Ramy Youssef constantly asks if jokes are harmful or helpful. He keeps telling them anyway
Read full article: Ramy Youssef constantly asks if jokes are harmful or helpful. He keeps telling them anywayFresh off his awards season high after going to the Oscars with his fellow “Poor Things” stars, Ramy Youssef is heading back into more familiar territory.
Al Pacino says Oscars producers asked him to omit reading best picture nominees
Read full article: Al Pacino says Oscars producers asked him to omit reading best picture nomineesAl Pacino says he was following the instructions of the Oscars producers when he omitted the names of the best picture nominees while announcing the winner of the show’s biggest category.
'Oppenheimer' crew keeps it low key, other winners revel at Vanity Fair's Oscar after-party
Read full article: 'Oppenheimer' crew keeps it low key, other winners revel at Vanity Fair's Oscar after-partyVanity Fair's post-Academy Awards party had its usual decadent food, dancing and opulent fashions where the most popular accessory is an Oscar.
What to stream this weekend: 'Young Sheldon,' Amy Schumer, 'Oppenheimer' and lots and lots of JLo
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: 'Young Sheldon,' Amy Schumer, 'Oppenheimer' and lots and lots of JLoThis week’s new streaming entertainment releases include “Young Sheldon” returning for its seventh and final season, Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. exploring the power of gospel in a two-part PBS documentary and two projects from Jennifer Lopez, a movie about her love life and a 13-track album.
Elton John and Bernie Taupin to receive the 2024 Gershwin Prize for pop music
Read full article: Elton John and Bernie Taupin to receive the 2024 Gershwin Prize for pop musicThe songwriters who gave us “Your Song,” “Tiny Dancer” and “Rocket Man” will add to their stuffed awards shelf later this year when Elton John and Bernie Taupin are awarded the Gershwin Prize.
Air Jordans made for filmmaker Spike Lee are up for auction after being donated to Oregon shelter
Read full article: Air Jordans made for filmmaker Spike Lee are up for auction after being donated to Oregon shelterA pair of rare Nike sneakers donated to a homeless shelter in Portland, Oregon, are up for auction and are expected to raise as much as $20,000.
Taylor Swift, Austin Butler, Keke Palmer and Ke Huy Quan invited to join Film Academy
Read full article: Taylor Swift, Austin Butler, Keke Palmer and Ke Huy Quan invited to join Film AcademyTaylor Swift, best supporting Oscar actor winner Ke Huy Quan, “Elvis” star Austin Butler and “Nope’s” Keke Palmer and The Weeknd have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Biden taps Gaga, Clooney, Garner, others for arts committee
Read full article: Biden taps Gaga, Clooney, Garner, others for arts committeeThe White House has announced a star-studded slate of members for the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, a panel of artists, museum professionals, academics and philanthropists that serves as an advisory board to President Joe Biden on culture issues.
Once a TV show, 'Smash' to make its Broadway bow in 2024
Read full article: Once a TV show, 'Smash' to make its Broadway bow in 2024The glitzy, fictional Broadway musical about the life of Marilyn Monroe that formed the heart of the TV show “Smash” will make the leap to an actual Broadway stage next season.
‘The Little Mermaid’ full trailer revealed during the Oscars: All the things we love about it, from Halle Bailey’s singing to Melissa McCarthy’s Ursula
Read full article: ‘The Little Mermaid’ full trailer revealed during the Oscars: All the things we love about it, from Halle Bailey’s singing to Melissa McCarthy’s UrsulaThe trailer for the live-action adaptation of "The Little Mermaid" made its debut at the Oscars on Sunday night and there's so much to love.
'Everything' wins best picture, is everywhere at Oscars
Read full article: 'Everything' wins best picture, is everywhere at OscarsThe metaphysical multiverse comedy “Everything Everywhere All at Once” wrapped its hot dog fingers around Hollywood’s top prize Sunday, winning best picture at the 95th Academy Awards, along with awards for Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis.
How you can stream the Best Picture nominees at home before the Oscars
Read full article: How you can stream the Best Picture nominees at home before the OscarsHollywood’s biggest night is just around the corner (March 12 to be exact), which means you have just a couple more weeks to watch the movies that were nominated for Oscars this year.
New this week: 'True Lies,' Wallen and 'Creed' film fest
Read full article: New this week: 'True Lies,' Wallen and 'Creed' film festThis week’s new entertainment releases include a whopping 36-song album from Morgan Wallen, the arrival on Hulu of the best picture Oscar nominee and Palme d’Or winner “Triangle of Sadness” and CBS has a new TV series inspired by the film “True Lies.”.
Everything to know about the Oscars tonight
Read full article: Everything to know about the Oscars tonightHollywood is gearing up for the 95th Academy Awards, where “Everything Everywhere All at Once” comes in as the lead nominee and the film industry will hope to move past “the slap” of last year’s ceremony.
Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock and his mother for Oscars slap in emotional video
Read full article: Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock and his mother for Oscars slap in emotional videoIn a video posted online Friday, Oscar-winning actor Will Smith — making his most extensive public comments since he slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March — apologized directly to the comedian and said he was “deeply remorseful” over his behavior.
Baron Cohen drops lawsuit over cannabis dispensary billboard
Read full article: Baron Cohen drops lawsuit over cannabis dispensary billboardActor Sacha Baron Cohen has dropped his lawsuit against a Massachusetts cannabis dispensary that used an image of his character Borat on a billboard without his permission.
Reese Witherspoon becomes part-owner of Nashville MLS team
Read full article: Reese Witherspoon becomes part-owner of Nashville MLS teamActor Reese Witherspoon and Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry have joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer’s Nashville team ahead of Sunday's opening of Geodis Park, its 30,000-seat stadium.
2nd Chris Rock show added to Sugar Land’s Smart Financial Centre, tickets on sale tomorrow morning
Read full article: 2nd Chris Rock show added to Sugar Land’s Smart Financial Centre, tickets on sale tomorrow morningChris Rock won't just have one show - he now has a second show coming to Sugar Land, the Smart Financial Centre announced on Thursday.
Comedian Chris Rock to perform at Sugar Land's Smart Financial Centre, tickets on sale tomorrow
Read full article: Comedian Chris Rock to perform at Sugar Land's Smart Financial Centre, tickets on sale tomorrowChris Rock is still holding his head high after the Oscars ‘slap heard around the world’ and he is coming to a stage near you -- sooner than you think.
Academy bans Will Smith from Oscars ceremony for 10 years over Chris Rock slap
Read full article: Academy bans Will Smith from Oscars ceremony for 10 years over Chris Rock slapThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will prohibit actor Will Smith from attending the Academy Awards for 10 years following his Oscars night slap of Chris Rock, the organization announced Friday.
Will Smith’s mom addresses slap of Chris Rock at Oscars, says she’s ‘never seen him do that’
Read full article: Will Smith’s mom addresses slap of Chris Rock at Oscars, says she’s ‘never seen him do that’Will Smith’s mother said she’s never seen her son “go off” like he did when he hit Chris Rock at the Oscars on Sunday night.
Jada Pinkett Smith calls for ‘healing’ after Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for slap
Read full article: Jada Pinkett Smith calls for ‘healing’ after Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for slapJada Pinkett Smith, the subject of the joke that led her husband Will Smith to slap Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday, called for “healing” on Tuesday
Houston area hairstylist shines lights on alopecia after Oscars confrontation
Read full article: Houston area hairstylist shines lights on alopecia after Oscars confrontationIt’s the slap heard around the world. Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after making a joke at the Oscars at the expense of his wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith.
‘Fair game, toxic masculinity and publicity stunts’: Houston’s ‘Blame the Comic’ talks about Oscars ‘slap’ between Will Smith, Chris Rock
Read full article: ‘Fair game, toxic masculinity and publicity stunts’: Houston’s ‘Blame the Comic’ talks about Oscars ‘slap’ between Will Smith, Chris RockA local comedian "Blame the Comic" knows first hand how it feels to be in the hot seat -- or stage -- that Chris Rock found himself on at Sunday night's Academy Awards. Houston's "Blame the Comic" speaks to KPRC 2 about the Oscars slap heard around the world.
Houston style expert shares how to get the red carpet look on the cheap
Read full article: Houston style expert shares how to get the red carpet look on the cheapDee Ware, style expert and founder of C.H.I.C. Shopping Tours, shared her take on the trends of the evening, and how to get the celeb looks for less.
Houstonians weigh in after Will Smith hits Chris Rock at Oscars following joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith
Read full article: Houstonians weigh in after Will Smith hits Chris Rock at Oscars following joke about Jada Pinkett-SmithPeople across the country and Houston have plenty to say about what played out at the Oscars Sunday. Some hope the whole ordeal will open up some important conversations.
Reps. Ayanna Pressley, Jamaal Bowman tweet, then delete, defense of Will Smith’s Oscar slap
Read full article: Reps. Ayanna Pressley, Jamaal Bowman tweet, then delete, defense of Will Smith’s Oscar slapReps. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., posted and then deleted tweets Sunday night that seemed to defend actor Will Smith for slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars.
Jaden Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff, other celebrities react to confrontation between Will Smith and Chris Rock at Oscars
Read full article: Jaden Smith, DJ Jazzy Jeff, other celebrities react to confrontation between Will Smith and Chris Rock at OscarsMoments after Will Smith marched on stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock during Sunday night’s Oscars after Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, being bald, social media went into a frenzy.
Police say Chris Rock declined to file a report against Will Smith
Read full article: Police say Chris Rock declined to file a report against Will SmithPolice say comedian Chris Rock declined to file a report against Will Smith after the actor appeared to have slapped him during the live broadcast of the annual Academy Awards ceremony.