The body behind the Oscars has changed its rules so films that debut on streaming or video on demand services are eligible for next year’s awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ current rules say films can only…
Gwyneth Paltrow donates Oscars dress she once dissed to charity auction
Gwyneth Paltrow announced she is donating an old gown she wore to the Oscars to help provide coronavirus relief. The actress’ act of kindness is a part of the All-In charity challenge spearheaded by Leonardo DiCaprio that allows contestants a…
Genevieve Nnaji’s rise from Nollywood to Netflix (BBC)
Nigerian star and film director Genevieve Nnaji has already shown that she is a force to be reckoned with, so the disqualification of her Netflix film from the Oscars is unlikely to frustrate her ambitions. In fact, the rejection of…
David Oyelowo honours his Nigerian heritage with custom ETRO tuxedo (People)
Oyelowo, 42, sported a dark green tux, designed by ETRO, for the 91st Oscars ceremony on Sunday. “As we know, it’s been the year of Wakanda,” Oyelowo told PeopleTV during the Red Carpet Live special of the tux, referencing the…
The Oscars make a number of firsts in its 2019 nominations (WPost)
In recent years, the Oscars have been accused of taking an overly narrow view of what constitutes a best picture, prioritising a certain kind of art-house film above all others. Not anymore. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences,…
Kevin Hart could still host the Oscars (Metro)
Kevin Hart recently pulled out of hosting the 2019 Oscars, after homophobic tweets from 9 years ago emerged, sparking a huge backlash. The comedian previously used the word ‘gay’ as a slur, and also labelled people ‘f**s’ in unearthed tweets…
President Macron’s special birthday gift to me – Steve Ayorinde
Steve Ayorinde, art writer, editor and critic is Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture and in this piece he speaks about the significance of Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the shrine as well as The French president’s decision to…