Academy Awards

Sterling K. Brown. Black man wearing glasses and blue polo shirt.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Jul 2, 2019 1:44PM EDT

Academy of Motion Pictures Welcomes Diverse New Class

Sterling K. Brown, Chinonye Chukwu and Nisha Ganatra join the ranks of Oscar voters.
John Singleton. Bald Black man in light blue suit in front of "Snowfall" step and repeat.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  May 6, 2019 3:30PM EDT

John Singleton Laid to Rest

The iconic director had a private homegoing ceremony following a fatal stroke.
John Singleton. Bald Black man in black zip-fleece.
N. Jamiyla Chisholm  Apr 29, 2019 11:35AM EDT

John Singleton Passes Away at 51

Hollywood and others react to the pioneering work and impact of the Oscar-nominated director.
Gold Oscar statues in multiple rows on brown pedestals in front of beige and black background
Sameer Rao  Feb 6, 2019 1:20PM EST

The Oscars Won't Have a Host This Year

After Kevin Hart stepped aside from the hosting gig the Academy struggled to find a replacement.
Spike Lee. Black man in black hat and black and red glasses and suit smiles in front of grey wall with light grey images and blue logo and white text spelling "AT&T"
Sameer Rao  Jan 24, 2019 4:24PM EST

Spike Lee Credits #OscarsSoWhite For Oscar Nom

Read the “BlacKkKlansman” filmmaker’s explanation for his first Best Directing nomination.
Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele. Two Black men in black tuxedos and white shirts smile at the camera
Kenrya Rankin  Dec 7, 2018 12:23PM EST

Who Should Replace Kevin Hart as Oscars Host?

The comedian dropped out after people criticized him for homophobic tweets.
Akiba Solomon  Feb 29, 2016 2:36PM EST

8 Reasons Why I Hated Chris Rock's Oscars Monologue

Opinions about the funnyman’s opener ranged from “he told the truth” to ”I laughed at parts,” to “it sucked.” Here are eight reasons why Akiba Solomon wishes it never happened.
Kenrya Rankin  Jan 4, 2016 11:59AM EST

Will There Be a Repeat of #OscarsSoWhite?

Motion Picture Academy members are—rightly—worried that another all-White slate of nominees will prompt backlash.
Kenrya Rankin  Oct 22, 2015 10:21AM EDT

Chris Rock Will Host the Next Oscars

Chris Rock will give hosting the Academy Awards—also known as the Oscars—a second try this winter.