Nolte: Flag-Less ‘First Man’ Snubbed by Oscar
When a movie like that crash dives at $45 million, what you have on your hands is a serious case of audience rejection.
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Tina Fey Annoyed by Hollywood’s ‘Bullsh*t’ Liberal Causes
Actress and comedian Tina Fey complained about the abundance of liberal political agendas at the Academy Awards during an interview with Howard Stern this week.
Public Enemy Members Blast Oscars for Claiming ‘Blackness’ with ‘Fight the Power’
Members of the rap group Public Enemy are displeased with the Oscar’s use of their 1989 song “Fight the Power” during Sunday’s ceremony.
White Sox CF Adam Eaton Apologizes Profusely for ‘Black and White’ Oscars Tweet
Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton repeatedly apologized for tweeting a remark questioning why the Oscars telecast on Sunday night had to become all about racism.
Sharpton Takes Credit for Oscars Ratings Plunge
The Rev. Al Sharpton took a victory lap Monday after it was announced ratings for the 88th Academy Awards hit an 8-year low.
Oscars Flop: Ratings Hit 8-Year Low
Despite months of relentless promotion and mushrooming buzz around boycotts and protests, the 88th Academy Awards Oscars ratings plummeted to an 8-year low.
Oscar-Nominated Palestinian Declares ‘I Don’t Represent A Country Or People’
Ynetnews reports: A British-Palestinian director whose Oscar-nominated short film deals with the Arab-Jewish conflict has said he does not view himself as representing a people or a political faction, only himself. “If I win the Oscar I will be winning
Leo DiCaprio Pushes Climate Change During First Oscar Acceptance Speech
After winning his first Oscar at the 88th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, actor Leonardo DiCaprio immediately launched into a politically charged speech about climate change.
Joe Biden Talks Sexual Violence at Oscars: ‘Let’s Change the Culture’
Vice President Joe Biden gave a brief speech in support of victims of sexual violence while introducing Lady Gaga at the Academy Awards on Sunday night.
#OscarsSoWhite to Use ‘Counter-Programming’ to Protest White Oscars
April Reign, the creator of the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag, told industry outlet TheWrap on Friday a protest of this year’s Academy Awards will include “counter-programming” that will begin on Oscars night.
