LOS ANGELES – Christopher Nolan stood as staid and nonchalant as ever as crowds surrounded him and music pulsed. His celebration was limited to casually holding a best directing Oscar, his first, and one of seven on the night for his film. Recommended Videos The “Oppenheimer” crowd were hardly the hardest partiers at the Vanity … Read more
LOS ANGELES – Mstyslav Chernov’s “20 Days in Mariupol,” a harrowing first-person account of the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, won the best documentary Oscar on Sunday night. A joint production of The Associated Press and PBS’ “Frontline,” the Oscar — and nomination — was a first for both Chernov, an … Read more
LONDON – Kate, the Princess of Wales, has apologized for “confusion” caused by her editing of a family photo released by the palace. In a post on social media, Kate said that “like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing.” Recommended Videos “I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family … Read more
LOS ANGELES – There is a whole other show that happens offscreen at the Oscars that the home audience doesn’t see on television. Here’s what The Associated Press saw that the cameras did not capture. THE OSCARS START AT… 7ISH? Recommended Videos Things got off to a late start, about 6 minutes behind schedule and … Read more
LOS ANGELES – Robert Downey Jr. won best supporting actor at the Academy Awards, notching his first Oscar and handing the 58-year-old actor a crowning moment in an up-and-down career. Downey’s illustrious second act culminated Sunday with a win for his supporting turn in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.” Downey Jr., 58, had been nominated twice before … Read more
MILAN – Just before an opera-ballet set in conflict, La Scala’s principal dancer Roberto Bolle, general manager Dominique Meyer and other members of the dance company, orchestra and stage crew faced the audience as the curtain rose. It revealed a banner with the imperative: “Cease fire.” The sentiment referring to the war in Gaza received … Read more
LOS ANGELES – It’s the Oscars’ time to shine. After an abnormally packed awards season that included the Emmys, Grammys, Screen Actors Guild Awards, BAFTAs and Golden Globes, the Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking’s top honor in 23 categories. Recommended Videos Even in its 96th year, the Oscars are finding ways to reinvent itself, … Read more