The Oscar was exactly what we expected. The hashtag #OscarsSoWhite started trending AGAIN. The 92nd annual Academy Awards lacked the representation of African-American nominees. It has now been a recurring joke, even comedian Chris Rock joked about it with Steve Martin. Steve Martin said, “Think about how much the Oscars have changed in the past…
The Oscars are always a major topic of conversation when the beginning of the year comes around. ABC Entertainment president, Karey Burke made the announcement Wednesday that the award show will go hostless for the second year in a row. “Let me confirm it now, together with the Academy, that there will be no traditional…
The Oscars have released their shortlist of the possible nominees for their coveted award. The list for the Best Original Song has been released and both Beyoncé and Pharrell made the cut. Beyoncé’s “Spirit” from The Lion King and Pharrell’s “Letter to My Godfather” from Netflix’s The Black Godfather were included. Bey has never earned…
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has made his stance clear regarding Kevin Hart being pulled away from hosting the Oscars. Hart was pulled from hosting after several tweets posted from 2009 to 2011 surfaced, which led to massive outrage on the internet. Having already apologized, Shaq had some things to say about Kevin’s situation. “Some people…
Kevin Hart has previously has been questioned lately over homophobic tweets from a decade ago, which led to him stepping down from hosting the Oscars. The Academy has since said they would welcome Hart back, but he has other plans. The invitation has come too late as the comedian has officially confirmed that he will…
Kevin Hart’s decision to not host the Oscars was polarizing to say the least. Many fans backed up Hart after he decided to step back instead of apologizing for the old tweets. Some people felt that Hart did the right thing while others felt a type of way about the apology. Detroit rapper Obie Trice…
After Kevin Hart stepped down from hosting the 2019 Oscars, the academy is considering not having a host for the award show. The Academy is reportedly having a hard time trying to find another person to fill in, which led to Whoopi Goldberg offering her services to do the job. “Here’s the deal, if you…
Kobe Bryant had his membership nomination to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences denied. The Short Films and Feature Animation branch voted in favor of having Kobe entry into the organization, but the Academy’s governors committee overruled the decision saying that he needs to build up a larger body of work before becoming…
Kobe Bryant continues to rack up trophies, even after retirement. On Tuesday night, Kobe’s animated short “Dear Basketball” won a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Post-Produced Graphic Design. Bryant was an executive producer for the short film, which showcases Kobe’s time in the sport from a child to NBA champion. It’s based off a poem of…