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I Ain't Saying Will Should've Hit Chris–But..

Will has probably about had it with all the jokes and negativity surrounding his family and his marriage. Rock's not-so-wise…
by Zack Linly
03.28.22
94th Academy Awards - Show

The Slap Heard 'Round The World

Will Smith appeared to slap Chris Rock in the face on live TV at the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony after…
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.22
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The Oscars Are Still So White

When the 94th Academy Awards take place on March 27, 2022, its efforts for diversity – and its shortcomings –…
by Frederick Gooding, Jr., Dr. Ronald E. Moore Professor of Humanities and African American Studies, Texas Christian University
03.26.22
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The Blackest Moments Of The 2021 Academy Awards

From the Derek Chauvin verdict to "Da Butt," these were still some of the most talked-about moments during the 2021…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
09.30.21
President Trump Holds "Merry Christmas" Campaign Rally In Michigan

Trump Lobbies For Return Of Movies About Slavery

He cries about the South Korean movie "Parasite" winning Best Picture.
by Adrian Moore
10.07.21
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Sunken TV Host Dragged For Bigoted Oscar Comments

They were completely unnecessary.
by Adrian Moore
10.07.21
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Black People Winning Academy Awards, By The Numbers

#OscarsSoWhite creator April Reign live-tweeted the Oscars with some timely statistics about Black people winning Academy Awards through the decades…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
10.07.21
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Lupita Nyong'o's Non-Oscar Nomination Enrages Twitter

The Best Actress nominees get called out in the most pointed and hilarious ways.
by Adrian Moore
10.07.21
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Issa Rae Calls Out All-Male Director Oscar Nominees

She made a point while announcing the line-up.
by Adrian Moore
10.07.21
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Ava DuVernay Slams Oscars For Snubbing Nigerian Film

Genevieve Nnaji's 'Lionheart' was snubbed by the Academy Awards.
by Parker Riley
03.30.20
LA Mission's Annual Thanksgiving For The Homeless

Kevin Hart 'Evaluating' Hosting The Oscars After All

In Kevin Hart's case, having fellow comedian Ellen DeGeneres in his corner could lead to his redemption of sorts.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
90th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

Mary J. Blige Says She Loves Ryan Seacrest

Plus, did Taraji P. Henson take a dig at Seacrest?
by NewsOne Staff
03.05.18
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Tiffany Haddish's Best Moments At The Oscars

This is why we love her.
by NewsOne Staff
03.05.18
Saturday Night Live - Season 42

WATCH: Octavia Spencer Jokes About Confusion Over Black…

During her opening monologue on Saturday night’s episode of “SNL,” guest host Octavia Spencer cracked jokes about the constant mix-ups…
by NewsOne Staff
03.05.17
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The Creator of #OscarsSoWhite: ‘Changes Are Happening’

Until there are movies that reflect the diversity of this country all year-long, and not just during awards season, there…
by April Reign
02.02.17
2016 US Open - Day 11

NEWS ROUNDUP: Serena Williams Falls To Karolina Pliskova…

Williams doesn't leave this year's U.S. Open empty-handed, she broke tennis legend Roger Federer's record, winning an extraordinary 308 Grand…
by NewsOne Staff
09.09.16
Prince

NEWS ROUNDUP: Judge Orders Genetic Testing For Alleged…

Following legendary singer Prince‘s death, several people have come forward claiming to be related to him in an effort to get…
by NewsOne Staff
08.03.16
Chris Rock

Girl Scout Troop Still Waiting For Money From…

The girl scout troop that raised over $65,000 in cookie sales at the Oscars are still waiting for the money.…
by nigelroberts1
04.29.21
N.W.A. Live In Concert

NEWS ROUNDUP: Academy Addresses “Straight Outta Compton” Oscars…

Straight Outta Compton’s Oscars snub was one of the factors that brought attention to the Academy Awards’ lack of diversity…
by NewsOne Staff
04.29.21
Dwyane Wade And Gabrielle Union Host A Night on the RunWade

Gabrielle Union Throws Shade, Says She Doesn’t Know…

Poise and grace aside, popular Hollywood actress Gabrielle Union is capable of throwing some serious shade.
by Tatiana Pile
01.27.16