Samuel L. Jackson is looking at the Academy Awards with a fresh perspective. Jackson, 75, did not mince words when sharing his thoughts about the coveted gong, saying Oscar nominations don’t mean much to him. “We’ve been in the business long enough to know that when folks go, ‘It’s just an honor to be nominated.’ … Read more
He’s going from being an author to a spy. Oscar-nominated actor Jeffrey Wright can next be seen in the spy thriller, “The Agency.” “I liked that it was grounded and going for realism that lent a real humanness to these characters,” Wright, 58, told The Post. “I’ve been a part of the James Bond franchise,” … Read more
My man. Actor Josh Brolin claims he nearly got into a fight with Oscar winner Denzel Washington on the set of “American Gangster.” The “No Country For Old Men” actor, 56, shared the details of their near encounter during an appearance on the “In Depth with Graham Bansinger” podcast this week while promoting his upcoming … Read more
Josh Brolin has a bone to pick with the academy. The actor, 56, shared that the Oscars got it wrong when they failed to nominated his “Dune” director Denis Villeneuve for the 2021 sci-fi movie. This year, Villeneuve is up for consideration for the award again for “Dune: Part Two.” The sequel received better reviews … Read more
He’s Conan the Entertainian! Comedian and former late-night host Conan O’Brien will host this year’s Oscars, for the first time in his career, ABC announced Friday “America demanded it, and now it’s happening: Taco Bell’s new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I’m hosting the Oscars,” O’Brien said in a statement released by ABC. O’Brien … Read more
I’ve got voting on the brain. That’s right, it’s only 113 days till the Oscars. And, this year, the race to the Academy Awards is starting to feel like a presidential election: frantic and down-to-the-wire. Not only is there no obvious frontrunner for Best Picture yet, with less than two months to go until the … Read more
Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren said it’s “sad” Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain died before he got to experience the “magical” functionality of using a GPS. “I always say, it’s so sad that Kurt Cobain died when he did, because he never saw GPS,” the 79-year-old actress said during an interview with the Evening Standard. “GPS is … Read more
movie review ANORA Running time: 139 minutes. Rated R (strong sexual content throughout, graphic nudity, pervasive language, and drug use). In theaters. It’s easy to fall hard for Mikey Madison in “Anora,” director Sean Baker’s exceptional film about a Brooklyn exotic dancer. The 25-year-old actress has been working for about a decade, with roles in … Read more
Taking home souvenirs from the set? Now that’s an offer Al Pacino can refuse. The 84-year-old revealed that despite starring in some of the most critically acclaimed films over the past several decades, including “The Godfather” and “Scarface,” he doesn’t take home mementos from filming. “I’ll probably lose them,” Pacino admitted to People in an interview published … Read more
Will Smith just won an Emmy. No, not that Will Smith. The 53-year-old British TV producer who created the Apple TV+ series “Slow Horses” went on stage to accept the award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series at the Emmys 2024 on Sunday night, and he poked fun about sharing the same name as … Read more
John Cena doesn’t like baring it all for the cameras. The actor and professional wrestler, 47, explained why he’s not a fan of doing sex scenes in movies on Wednesday’s episode of the “Club Shay Shay” podcast. “Oh my god, it’s the worst,” he said. “There are so many people you need to make a … Read more
In a simple twist of fate, Steve Martin is no longer interested in hosting the Oscars. In an interview published Monday, the 79-year-old star told the Los Angeles Times that if he were to host the coveted award ceremony for a fourth time, he’d have to start prepping “yesterday.” Steve Martin at the 82nd Academy Awards. … Read more
The fifth time isn’t a charm. In July, news broke that Jimmy Kimmel, 56, turned down the offer to host the 2025 Oscars. In recent years, the comedian and talk show host had become an Academy Awards favorite, as he acted as the emcee for the biggest night in Hollywood four times: in 2017, 2018, … Read more
Liza Minnelli is upset about how her appearance at the 2022 Academy Awards was handled. The Hollywood legend, 78, announced her new memoir on Tuesday in a statement to People magazine, and reiterated claims that she was “sabotaged” at the Oscars two years ago. Minnelli memorably joined Lady Gaga onstage to hand out the Best Picture … Read more
The Oscars tried — and failed — to get two major comedians to host next year’s award ceremony. Jimmy Kimmel and John Mulaney both declined offers to emcee the 2025 Academy Awards airing on ABC, PEOPLE reported on Monday. Kimmel, 56, has hosted the Oscars four times before, including the last two years. Mulaney, 41, … Read more
Jon Landau, an Oscar-winning producer who worked closely with director James Cameron on “Titanic” and the “Avatar” series, has died. He was 63. Alan Bergman, Disney Entertainment co-chairman, announced Landau’s death in a statement Saturday. No cause of death was given. “Jon was a visionary whose extraordinary talent and passion brought some of the most … Read more
The jiggy is back. After the slap that shook the Academy Awards in 2022, Will Smith got his rap groove back at the BET Awards on Sunday night. The 53-year-old Oscar and Grammy winner performed his new single “You Can Make It,” a gospel-charged testimony — featuring Haitian-American singer Fridayy and the Sunday Service Choir … Read more
The airline you choose to fly can make or break your travel experience. Luckily, one airline has been named the best by this year’s Skytrax Awards, so you know what your top choice should be. At Monday’s 2024 World Airline Awards, Qatar Airways was declared the World’s Best Airline. This is the eighth time the … Read more
A month ago, I was sitting on a beach in Florida talking to a new friend about upcoming summer movies. When I mentioned “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” which hit theaters this weekend, the New Jersey woman’s response was instant — and angry. “Will Smith is dead to me,” she said. Will Smith is attempting … Read more
In the “before” times of 2016, Andra Day was rising all the way up as a Grammy-nominated chanteuse — for her 2015 debut album, “Cheers to the Fall” — who sang like the spiritual goddaughter of Billie Holiday and Erykah Badu. Then in 2021, the 39-year-old singer — born Cassandra Monique Batie — flipped the … Read more