Awards

'Conclave' and 'Emilia Perez' dominate unpredictable BAFTA race

Conclave and Emilia Perez on Wednesday led the shortlist of films unveiled vying for recognition at Britain’s BAFTA awards, as the race for Oscars glory gathers pace.  Conclave, a fictionalized account of high-stakes horse-trading in the Vatican after the death of a pope, earned 12 nominations, while the surreal narco-thriller musical Emilia ...

Los Angeles Grammys 2025 Set to Support Wildfire Relief

The Grammys, scheduled for February 2, will "proceed as planned" despite the devastating wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, the Recording Academy announced Monday. In a letter to Academy members, organizers confirmed that the 67th annual music awards gala will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles "in close coordination with ...

'Wicked' Leads SAG Nominations, Angelina Jolie Snubbed

The highly anticipated film adaptation of Wicked soared to the top of the nominations for the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, earning five nods, including for "Outstanding Performance by a Cast," the evening's most coveted prize. This recognition places the Broadway adaptation firmly in the race for major accolades, including the Oscars. The ...

'The Brutalist' Triumphs Alongside 'Emilia Perez' at Golden Globes

At the 82nd Golden Globes, Emilia Perez, Audiard's Mexico-set narco-musical, emerged as the night's standout, taking home four awards, including Best Comedy or Musical Film, Best Non-English Language Film, Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldana, and Best Original Song for El Mal by Camille and Clément Ducol. Audiard, thrilled by his film's ...

'Emilia Perez' Leads Golden Globes with Ten Nominations

Hollywood’s awards season reaches a peak this Sunday at the 82nd Golden Globes, where Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Perez stands as the front-runner. This genre-bending musical about a Mexican drug lord transitioning to life as a woman leads with 10 nominations, the most ever for a musical or comedy film. Key nods include Best Musical/Comedy, Best ...

The 12th Edition of the Boghossian Foundation Awards Ceremony

The Boghossian Foundation in Lebanon, led by Mary Boghossian Salame, has announced the winners of the 12th edition of its awards, honoring young Lebanese talents in visual arts, cinema and children's literature. The ceremony took place on the morning of November 28, 2024, at the Foundation's offices in Beirut, in the presence of jury members and ...

Quincy Jones Posthumously Honored with Governors Awards Oscar

A titan of the music industry, Jones produced iconic records for legends such as Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, and countless others. Beyond music, he left an indelible mark on Hollywood, producing films like The Color Purple and earning Oscar nominations for his work on In Cold Blood and The Wiz. He passed away two weeks ago at the age of 91, ...

MTV Europe Music Awards: Taylor Swift Celebrates Victory, Winning Four Awards

Taylor Swift led the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards held in Manchester on Sunday, November 10, winning four awards during a night dominated by female artists, including Tyla and Sabrina Carpenter.  At this 30th edition, which brought together the biggest names in global music to northwest England, Taylor Swift claimed trophies for Best Artist, Best ...

When Fiery Colors and Florals Hit the Red Carpet

  The 39th annual ceremony of the Film Independent Spirit Awards, held in Santa Monica, California on February 25, 2024, showcased an innovative departure from traditional red-carpet aesthetics. Notably, the event featured a blue carpet, intentionally chosen to resonate with the Film Independent Spirit Awards' branding. This choice ...

Golden Globes Transformation: Fresh Start or Questionable Ethical Path?

The Golden Globes, amidst a transformative phase with new ownership and a shift in its broadcasting network, are poised for a pivotal renaissance as they announce this year’s film and television nominations. This change comes as the awards endeavor to distance themselves from past controversies and re-establish their standing as the lively and ...