The Latest Breaking News from Oscars

Mila Kunis brands standing ovation for Will Smith after Chris Rock Oscars slap ‘insane’ and ‘shocking’

The Luckiest Girl In The World star attended this year’s Academy Awards with husband Ashton Kutcher and said she was ‘shocked’ that people stood for Smith following the incident.

Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2022

Will Smith's film Emancipation splits Oscars Academy Award voters after Chris Rock slap

Will Smith continues to face backlash after he slapped Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards in March, with voters conflicted about whether to support his new film Emancipation

Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

Will Smith enters 2023 Oscar race with slavery drama Emancipation

After holding the film in limbo following Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards in March, Apple will release the actor’s next big project this December

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022

Sacheen Littlefeather, Actor Who Declined Brando Oscar, Dies

Sacheen Littlefeather, the actor and activist who declined Marlon Brando’s 1973 Academy Award for "The Godfather" on his behalf in an indelible protest of Hollywood's portrayal of Native Americans, has died. She was 75. Littlefeather's niece, Calina Lawrence, confirmed that she died peacefully Sunday, surrounded by loved ones at her…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 3, 2022

Sacheen Littlefeather, who spoke for Marlon Brando at Oscars, dies at 75

The Native American actress took the stage when Brando won for ‘The Godfather,’ saying he declined the Academy Award to protest ‘the treatment of American Indians today by the film industry.’

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2022

Sacheen Littlefeather death: Who was the Native American activist booed off stage at the Oscars?

Littlefeather was the first woman of colour to use the Academy Awards platform to make a political statement

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2022

Sacheen Littlefeather: Activist who rejected Oscar on Marlon Brando’s behalf dies aged 75

Littlefeather is best known for dramatically taking to the stage at the Oscars to decline Brando’s best actor gong in 1973

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2022

Russia Boycotts Oscars: A Look Back At Previous Wins, Incuding One For An Anti-War Film

The 2023 Academy Awards is six months away, and Russia is already boycotting the show by refusing to submit a film to the International Feature category. The decision comes about seven months after Russian President Vladimir Putin initiated attacks on Ukraine. Since then, the U.S. has continued to provide support…

Benzinga · Sep 27, 2022

Russia boycotts the Oscars amid war in Ukraine, will not submit film

LOS ANGELES — Russia will not submit a film for the international feature category at next year’s Academy Awards as President Vladimir Putin’s forces continue to invade Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 27, 2022

Russia to boycott Oscars as cultural isolation deepens

Head of country’s Oscar nomination commission quits after decision not to submit film for prestigious awards

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2022