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From Hamdan Ballal to La La Land: A short history of Oscars apologies

The Academy has apologised to 'No Other Land' co-director Hamdan Ballal after criticism for failing to address his violent attack, adding to a list of public apologies by the institution.

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Over 600 Celebs Sign Open Letter Criticising Oscars’ Response To Hamdan Ballal Attack

690 AMPAS members have signed an open letter criticising the Academy's response to Hamdan Ballal's attack in the West Bank.

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Academy apologizes for failing to mention No Other Land director Hamdan Ballal in statement

Mark Ruffalo and Olivia Colman were among the 690 Academy members who complained

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Conan O’Brien will return as Oscars host in 2026

Conan O’Brien is returning to the Oscars stage in 2026

The Independent UK

Fires, frocks and the president who must not be named: my very weird night in the Oscars cheap seats

After the horror of the LA wildfires and with the world in uproar, some had called for the show not to go on. But up in the mezzanine with the shouty hoi polloi, I saw that hope really does spring eternal here

The Guardian - UK

Oscars bosses make a major break from tradition for first time since 1940s

By scrapping live performances of Best Original Song nominees for the first time since the 1940s, this year’s Oscars bosses have made a major break from tradition at the event.

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The Oscar nominations are Thursday. Here's what to look for

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that struck at the heart of the movie industry, the twice-delayed nominations to the 97th Academy Awards are going forward Thursday morning

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Are the Oscars Cancelled Due to the Los Angeles Fires? Insights from an Insider Source

LA fires have led to delays in the announcement of the Oscar nominations, the cancellation of this year's Nominees Luncheon, and the postponement of the Scientific and Technical Awards.

International Business Times UK

Eva Longoria pledges one million dollars for LA wildfire relief efforts

The actress is donating part of the 50 million dollar (£41 million) Courage and Civility Award she received from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Evening Standard

Oscar nominations delayed again as LA wildfires hit Hollywood awards season

The announcement will now take place on January 23

Evening Standard

Academy says a new Oscar for stunts is a ‘possibility’

‘We’re talking to members of the stunt community,’ said Academy CEO Bill Kramer

The Independent UK

With so many people speaking 'their truth', how do we know what the truth really is?

When Academy Awards boss Bill Kramer recently applauded comedian Chris Rock for speaking “his truth” about being slapped by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars ceremony, he used a turn of phrase that is fast becoming a part of everyday speech around the world.

The Conversation

David Letterman criticises Tom Cruise for ditching Oscars: ‘He should’ve been there’

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ star skipped film awards due to ‘production issues’

The Independent UK

95th Academy Awards: Excitement builds for Aussie nominees Cate Blanchett and Elvis stars

Ten Australians are among the nominations at this year's 95th Academy Awards, which get underway from Monday morning (AEDT)

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Daily Mirror

Will Smith's slap attack on Chris Rock is still the talk of the Oscars 12 months on

The actor's manhandling of Rock after the comic joked about wife Jada Pinkett-Smith’s alopecia still looms large in everyone’s memory ahead of the awards ceremony on Sunday

Wales Online

Academy boss: we're better prepared to deal with any unexpected incident at the Oscars

Ahead of Sunday’s show, Bill Kramer said the organisation was ‘ready to move forward’ from the 2022 incident and it was great Chris Rock 'spoke his truth'

Tribune News Service

Oscars 2023 predictions: Who will (and who should) win

Last year's Academy Awards were, by most measures, a real mess; overlong, unfunny and punctuated by The Slap, an unexpected event that had everyone talking about the Oscars for the wrong reasons. The show was a parade of bad decisions, particularly the choice to prioritize limp comedy sketches over actual…

Evening Standard

Chris Rock is ‘obsessed’ with Jada Pinkett Smith, insiders claim

He joked about her at last year’s Oscars, leading to the famous slap – but sources say he’s secretly obsessed

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Chris Rock breaks silence on 'painful' Will Smith slap in jibes at their varying careers

Chris Rock has finally opened up about being slapped by Will Smith at last year's Academy Awards after the comedian made a joke about Will's wife Jada Pinkett Smith

Asharq Al-Awsat

'Some Like It Hot' Producer Walter Mirisch Dies Aged 101

Oscar-winner Walter Mirisch, who produced Hollywood classics such as "West Side Story," "Some Like It Hot" and "The Pink Panther," has died at age 101 of natural causes, the Academy said Sunday. Mirisch, whose career spanned six decades and who was also a former president of the Academy of Motion…

Daily Mirror

Oscars will have 'a whole crisis team' to prevent a repeat of Will Smith's infamous slap

Will Smith faced widespread criticism after last year's Academy Awards when he stormed on stage and slapped Chris Rock over a joke made about Jada Pinkett Smith

Los Angeles Times

Lift her up: Rihanna follows show-stopping Super Bowl gig with Oscars performance

LOS ANGELES — The Super Bowl LVII halftime show was clearly not enough for Rihanna and certainly not enough for her Navy of fans. The music superstar and her newly revealed baby bump will take the stage at the 95th Academy Awards next month to perform her Oscar-nominated song "Lift…

The Guardian - UK

The Oscars bring in ‘crisis team’ for coming ceremony

After last year’s events, where Will Smith slapped Chris Rock, the Academy Awards have brought in a squad to deal with any unexpected happenings

Manchester Evening News

Oscars to introduce ‘crisis team’ for this year’s ceremony after Will Smith slap scandal

Will Smith slapped Oscars host Chris Rock on stage at last year’s ceremony

Evening Standard

‘Crisis team’ will be in place at this year’s Oscars, says Academy boss

Academy chief executive Bill Kramer says that a “crisis team” will be introduced for the first time at this year’s Oscars to prepare for any unanticipated events.

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