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Rihanna to perform Black Panther track at the Oscars next month

The pop superstar will perform the blockbuster cut, which is nominated for Best Original Song

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2023

Oscars will have 'a whole crisis team' to prevent a repeat of Will Smith's infamous slap

Will Smith faced widespread criticism after last year's Academy Awards when he stormed on stage and slapped Chris Rock over a joke made about Jada Pinkett Smith

Daily Mirror · Feb 23, 2023

Lift her up: Rihanna follows show-stopping Super Bowl gig with Oscars performance

LOS ANGELES — The Super Bowl LVII halftime show was clearly not enough for Rihanna and certainly not enough for her Navy of fans. The music superstar and her newly revealed baby bump will take the stage at the 95th Academy Awards next month to perform her Oscar-nominated song "Lift…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 23, 2023

‘Crisis team’ will be in place at this year’s Oscars, says Academy boss

Academy chief executive Bill Kramer says that a “crisis team” will be introduced for the first time at this year’s Oscars to prepare for any unanticipated events.

Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2023

Academy boss says a ‘crisis team’ will be standing by at this year’s Oscars

The new team has been formed after last year's unprecedented events that saw actor Will Smith walk on stage and slap host Chris Rock across the face

Wales Online · Feb 23, 2023

Academy Awards 2023: Oscars to have Crisis Team after Will Smith slapgate; say 'hope we will be prepared for anything'

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences CEO Bill Kramer confirmed that the organisation has implemented a new "crisis team" for the upcoming 2023 Oscars in order to quickly navigate any potential real-time emergency.

The Times of India · Feb 23, 2023

An Oscars® Q&A with Richard Roeper

Sun-Times film critic Richard Roeper answered your questions about the 95th Academy Awards®.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 22, 2023

Academy’s new ‘crisis team’ ‘will be prepared for anything’ at this year’s Oscars

LOS ANGELES — The Oscars are ready for the next surprise outburst.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 22, 2023

Paul Mescal on hopes for ‘fun’ Oscars afterparties

The actor, from County Kildare, has been nominated in the best actor category.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Presenter Richard E Grant explains why he 'felt bad' for Colin Farrell at BAFTAs

The Irish actor still remains a favourite to win Best Actor at the Oscars next month

Irish Mirror · Feb 22, 2023