The Latest Breaking News from Bill Kramer

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.

The new team has been formed after last year's unprecedented events that saw actor Will Smith walk on stage and slap host Chris Rock across the face

Hollywood's motion picture academy will not revoke the unexpected best actress nomination for "To Leslie" star Andrea Riseborough, the group's chief executive said on Tuesday after a review of an aggressive campaign on her behalf. Riseborough was nominated for best actress for playing an alcoholic single mother in the little-seen…

Last week, the organisation launched a review of campaign procedures to ensure that no guidelines had been violated

‘The Academy has determined the activity in question does not rise to the level that the film’s nomination should be rescinded’

Hollywood's motion picture academy will not revoke the unexpected best actress nomination for To Leslie star Andrea Riseborough, but social media "tactics" around campaigning will be subject to further scrutiny.

Andrea Riseborough will not be stripped of her Oscar nomination for best actress

LOS ANGELES — Capping a week of debate and hand-wringing in Hollywood over Andrea Riseborough's surprise lead actress Oscar nomination for the little-seen film "To Leslie," the motion picture academy announced on Tuesday that the nomination will stand, even as it vowed to further refine and clarify the rules around…

LOS ANGELES — Following fierce blowback from its own members over changes to this year’s Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will once again present all 23 awards categories live during the 2023 telecast.