The New York Times – Music:
Plenty has been said about Oscars night. But what about the rapper-turned-actor’s remarkable journey up to that point?
Category: Academy Awards (Oscars)
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Why Those Moments of Care for Liza Minnelli and Joni Mitchell Felt Different
The New York Times – Music:
Awards shows are a natural setting for honoring aging legends. It’s reassuring when they don’t try to hide the frailty that aging can bring.
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Laverne Cox Hosts Red Carpet Coverage for E!
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The actress and Emmy Award-winning producer talks about what it was like being the interviewer, for a change.
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Laverne Cox Hosts Red Carpet Coverage for E!
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The actress and Emmy Award-winning producer talks about what it was like being the interviewer, for a change.
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Academy Bars Will Smith From Oscars Ceremony for 10 Years After Slap
The New York Times – Film:
Smith had already resigned from the Academy, saying he had “betrayed” its trust with conduct that was “shocking, painful, and inexcusable.”
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One Last Takeaway From ‘The Slap’: Leave Black Women’s Hair Alone
The New York Times – Film:
Lost in the Oscars fray is the hurt inflicted when a group is denigrated for a laugh. Chris Rock, who has examined this issue in a documentary, should have known better.
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Will Smith’s Slap Could Hurt His Family’s Brand
The New York Times – Film:
Will Smith has spent decades radiating boundless likability. His family has become known for sharing therapy sessions online. His smack at the Oscars has complicated all of that.
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Oscars Producer Did Not Want Will Smith Physically Removed After Slap
The New York Times – Film:
Will Packer, the producer of the telecast, said that Smith had been asked to leave after slapping Chris Rock, and then there were discussions of having him physically removed.
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Will Smith Refused to Leave Oscars After Slap, Academy Says
The New York Times – Film:
The academy revealed that Smith was asked to leave the ceremony after slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards, and said that it was initiating disciplinary proceedings.