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Revisiting the very first Academy Awards

The Academy Awards are a global spectacle watched by millions, but you might never guess how modest its origins were. The ...

26 Award Contenders You Can Stream During the Holiday Break

Some of the year's biggest contenders and a group of underseen Academy Awards hopefuls are streaming this holiday season ...

James Cameron Criticizes the Oscars for Denis Villeneuve ‘Dune’ Snubs: ‘You Can Play the Awards Game’ or ‘Make Movies People Actually Go To’

James Cameron says the Oscars don't care about science-fiction movies and therefore he doesn't really care about the Oscars.

Fact Check: Academy Award For Compassion Was NOT Awarded to Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Coco Gauff, Danica Patrick, Or Any Other Celebrities -- It's Viet Spam

Was a special Academy Award given to an entertainer or celebrity "for the extraordinary impact of her compassion and ...
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Shortlists Unveiled For 98th Academy Awards, Including Animated Short And VFX Categories

Animation on this year's shortlists is way down after a banner year in 2025. Only 'Golden' from 'KPop Demon Hunters' appears ...

Whitney Houston, Cher, Carlos Santana & More to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards from Recording Academy: Full List

The Recording Academy has announced the recipients of its 2026 Special Merit Awards, including Carlos Santana, Cher, Paul ...

Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jean Smart Among 2026 Australian Academy Awards Nominees

The Best Actor in a Series category includes Owen Cooper and Stephen Graham for their respective roles in “Adolescence,” Gary ...