The Nigeria Oscars Selection Committee (NOSC) has welcomed five new members as it gears up for the 97th Academy Awards, scheduled for March 2, 2025. In a recent statement, NOSC leader Stephanie Linus announced the addition of several distinguished figures: Ali Nuhu, Managing Director of the Nigerian Film Corporation; film producer Blessing Egbe; journalist and…
The 96th annual Academy Awards unfolded as a spectacle of cinematic achievement and societal reflection, with the biopic “Oppenheimer” emerging as the night’s standout winner. Against a backdrop of heightened global tensions and political divisions, the event served as a platform for artists to amplify voices of advocacy and awareness. Oppenheimer’s Triumph With a staggering…
In a groundbreaking revelation, the World War II drama “Oppenheimer” has emerged as the front-runner in the 2024 Oscar nominations, securing an impressive 13 nods. The shortlist for the 96th Academy Awards, announced on Tuesday (23.01.24), showcases the film, starring Cillian Murphy as the renowned theoretical physicist, at the forefront of the prestigious event. The…
Samuel L. Jackson, the esteemed 74-year-old actor, believes that a deleted scene from the 1996 film “A Time To Kill” could have secured him an Academy Award. Despite his illustrious movie career, he has never won an acting Oscar, and he expressed regret over the omission of a powerful scene that could have earned him…
Dressed in a sheer, form-fitting gown, Rihanna arrived on the Oscars’ champagne-colored carpet with her baby bump proudly on display — her first high-profile public appearance since last month’s Super Bowl. As reported on CNN, the singer, who was nominated in the awards’ best original song category, wore a leather bra and maxi skirt combo,…
It turns out showbusiness’ biggest actors and singers are human, just like the rest of us. Lady Gaga’s kind gesture at the Oscars red carpet event on Sunday was evidence of that, and has restored our faith in humanity. As reported on MARCA, the actress displayed the upmost concern when a photographer tripped and took…
Superstar actress, Michelle Yeoh, became the first Asian woman to win best actress, as “Everything Everywhere All at Once” dominated at the Oscars. As reported on VON, the creative multiverse adventure won seven awards including best picture, director and original screenplay. Accepting her statuette, Yeoh said: “For all the little boys and girls who look…
Nigerian singer, Tems has been a talking point on social media after her elaborate outfit blocked the view of fellow attendees at Sunday night’s Academy Awards. Tems was a nominee at the 95th Academy Awards held at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, in the United States. While some Nigerians have poured their praises on…
The 95th Academy awards went down early Monday morning, with first time winners recorded and history written. One of such historic moments was movie superstar Michelle Yeoh becoming the first Asian woman to win Best Actress and Ruth Carter becoming the first Black woman to win two Oscars. Also, ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once” swept…
Music superstar Rihanna is set to make another iconic performance at the 95th edition of the Oscars 2023. Following a 13-minute stunning performance at the super bowl, Grammy award-winning singer Rihanna is set to take center stage again at the historic Academy Awards ceremony, The Oscars 2023. Rihanna has been confirmed to be performing the…
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences doesn’t want another incident like Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars, but they are planning for the unexpected. In an interview with Time magazine, the Academy’s chief executive officer, Bill Kramer, said there will now be a crisis team on hand at Hollywood’s biggest night,…
We’re in the midst of awards season, but the experience might not be as joyful or glamorous as viewers might think. As reported on CNN, Emma Thompson has two Academy Award wins to her name, but she’s revealed that the Oscars left her feeling “seriously ill.” The British actress, who stars as Miss Trunchbull in…
Tems has made history again as she becomes the first Nigerian artist to be nominated at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts popularly known as the Oscars. Her work on “Lift Me Up”, the original soundtrack from Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, performed by Rihanna was nominated for best original song at the 2023…
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has been officially shortlisted by the Academy in five different Oscars categories. The organization announced the films they have whittled down from their eligible longlist titles in ten categories, including Animated and Live-Action Short, Documentary, International Feature Film, and Original Song. Those lists will then be whittled further into the official…
