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Academy drops new Oscar category for popular films
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, which had earlier announced the addition of a new category in the Oscar Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Film, decided not to go ahead with the change.
As per hollywoodreporter.com, following a special meeting of the board of governors, the Academy on Thursday announced that it is shelving the idea for the moment and will not launch the proposed new award at the next Oscar show.
Academy CEO Dawn Hudson said, "There has been a wide range of reactions to the introduction of a new award, and we recognize the need for further discussion with our members. We have made changes to the Oscars over the years, including this year, and we will continue to evolve while also respecting the incredible legacy of the last 90 years."
The new category was criticised by members and the public, who complained the change would be damaging to the industry by pandering to pedestrian tastes.
The 91st Oscars award ceremony will take place on 24 February.
Robbie Williams welcomes third child via surrogate
Singer Robbie Williams and wife Ayda Field have become parents for the third time. This time through surrogacy.
The couple, who appeared as judges on the show The X Factor for the first time last week, made the shocking announcement on Instagram on Friday morning, reports suggest so.
Field posted a message on Instagram saying, "So we have been keeping a very special secret! We are delighted to share with you that we have had a baby girl…. Welcome to the world Colette (Coco) Josephine Williams!
"It has been a very long and difficult path to get here, which is why we have kept it on the down low. Family comes in all forms, and this little lady, who is biologically ours, was carried by an incredible surrogate mother, to whom we will be eternally grateful.
"We are over the moon to have this beautiful baby girl in our lives and so blessed that we live in a world which makes this possible.
"As with Teddy and Charlie, we ask that you respect Coco's privacy and allow us to grow into our new team of 5!"
The couple, who married in 2010, welcomed their first daughter, Theodora "Teddy" Rose, in September 2012.
In October 2014, their second child Charlton "Charlie" Valentine was born.
‘Lopez' actor charged with domestic violence
Actor Ray Diaz, who starred in the show Lopez, has been charged with domestic violence after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend.
The Los Angeles City Attorney's office has charged Diaz with domestic battery, false imprisonment, dissuading a witness and vandalism, reports suggest so.
According to a source, his case was originally heading for a city attorney hearing, until prosecutors re-examined the evidence and decided to file charges.
The incident between Diaz and the woman went down earlier this summer. He allegedly got into an argument with his girlfriend and grabbed and pulled her. She claims the attack was so severe she suffered bruising on her leg and scratches on her neck.
A source connected to the couple said the girlfriend attempted to call 911, but he grabbed the phone from her.
SAG-AFTRA lets Morgan Freeman keep Achievement Award
Legendary actor Morgan Freeman, who was accused of sexual harassment by eight women, will get to keep his lifetime achievement award from the screen actors union, SAG-AFTRA.
According to variety.com, SAG-AFTRA has declared that it will not rescind Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman's SAG Life Achievement Award after it completed an investigation into reports of inappropriate behaviour toward several women.
A spokesperson for SAG-AFTRA said, "Based on the results of an independent investigation and the information we have at this time, we are taking no action regarding the SAG Life Achievement award presented to Morgan Freeman. As always, the details of the investigation are confidential."
The investigation was carried by SAG-AFTRA in May following a CNN report that said that eight women had come forward with allegations "they were victims of what some called harassment and others called inappropriate behaviour" by Freeman.
Following the allegations, National Geographic had suspended production of Freeman's The Story of God, but a few days ago the channel has decided to resume the production after clearing him of any inappropriate behaviour on the show.
Wendy Williams opens about her drug addiction
Popular television host Wendy Williams, who battled substance abuse for a long time, says she got treatment for her cocaine addiction because she was a public figure, not because of any intervention.
In an interview to reports suggest so, Williams revealed that she was taking drugs for almost 10 years.
She said, "I never got busted by the cops. Honestly, I was high careening around Manhattan and New Jersey high. I come from a two-parent household … I come from a good family and I had never shamed them, and plus I earned my career.
"Look, I was very popular at the time I decided to stop. If I were to be busted that would've definitely been New York Post front cover. I just woke up one day and I said, ‘girl, you need to stop before it really goes down."
Also, Williams and her Hunter Foundation have launched a campaign called Be Here, which will serve to combat drug and substance abuse.
Earlier this year, she was diagnosed with Graves' disease which made her learn how to take better care of herself.
On the work front, Williams will be seen hosting the tenth season of her talk show The Wendy Williams Show.
Mick Jagger joins cast of heist thriller
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has joined actors Claes Bang and Elizabeth Debicki in director Giuseppe Capotondis thriller The Burnt Orange Heresy.
Jagger will portray an English art dealer-collector and patron of Jerome Debney, the reclusive J.D. Salinger of the art world, reports pagesix.com.
Set in present-day Italy, The Burnt Orange Heresy centers on an art world scam that goes terribly wrong. Bang plays an art critic who begins a romance with an American tourist, portrayed by Debicki.
The new lovers travel to the lavish Lake Como estate that's the home of Jagger's character, who offers a seductive deal: in exchange for a career-transformative introduction to Debney, he must steal a new masterpiece from the artist's studio.
The Burnt Orange Heresy is adapted by Scott B. Smith from the novel by Charles Willeford.
Jagger previously starred in the 2001 film The Man From Elysian Fields and also appeared in the 2008 movie The Bank Job.
Anne Hathaway to get Human Rights award
Actress Anne Hathaway will be honoured with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) National Equality Award here on 15 September.
The Bride Wars actress will receive the award for her humanitarian work that she has done for the society, especially with women and the LGBTQ community, reports variety.com.
Acknowleging Hathaway's contribution for the society, HRC President Chad Griffin said, "Through her incredible talent and bold activism, Anne Hathaway uses her global platform to stand up for the LGBTQ community.
"From speaking out against discriminatory legislation targeting the LGBTQ community to her leadership on workplace equality for women, Anne is making a real difference in the lives of countless people around the globe."
Earlier this year, Hathaway was also appointed as UN Women's Global Ambassador, where her work involves supporting women's equality in the workplace.
Minaj wants to donate $25,000 to Geoffrey Owens
Rapper Nicki Minaj has offered her support to the former The Cosby Show actor Geoffrey Owens saying that she wants to give him $25,000.
Since the world learned Owens was working at a grocery store between acting gigs, he has been inundated with support and even offered a job by actor Tyler Perry.
And on Thursday, Minaj also offered her support to Owens, reports suggest so.
"This man is a whole f-- legend," the rapper said during her latest episode of Queen Radio.
"That man is now getting so many opportunities, I personally want to donate $25,000."
Minaj also called out Karma Lawrence, the woman who took Owens' photograph at a Trader Joe's store in New Jersey where he was bagging groceries.
Calling Lawrence a "stupid f-", the star accused her of "trying to embarrass this hardworking man", who played Elvin Tibideaux in The Cosby Show from 1985-1992.
'The Upside' gets a release date
Actor Kevin Hart starrer comedy drama The Upside will release on 11 January, 2019.
The film, that was premiered a year ago at the Toronto International Film Festival when the movie was still owned by the Weinstein Company, is a remake of the popular French film The Intouchables.
Helmed by Neil Burger, The Upside also stars actors Bryan Cranston, and Nicole Kidman.
Hart portrays a recently paroled ex-convict who strikes up an unusual friendship with a paralyzed billionaire, played by Cranston.
Academy drops new Oscar category for popular films
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, which had earlier announced the addition of a new category in the Oscar Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Film, decided not to go ahead with the change.
As per hollywoodreporter.com, following a special meeting of the board of governors, the Academy on Thursday announced that it is shelving the idea for the moment and will not launch the proposed new award at the next Oscar show.
Academy CEO Dawn Hudson said, "There has been a wide range of reactions to the introduction of a new award, and we recognize the need for further discussion with our members. We have made changes to the Oscars over the years, including this year, and we will continue to evolve while also respecting the incredible legacy of the last 90 years."
The new category was criticised by members and the public, who complained the change would be damaging to the industry by pandering to pedestrian tastes.
The 91st Oscars award ceremony will take place on 24 February.
Robbie Williams welcomes third child via surrogate
Singer Robbie Williams and wife Ayda Field have become parents for the third time. This time through surrogacy.
The couple, who appeared as judges on the show The X Factor for the first time last week, made the shocking announcement on Instagram on Friday morning, reports suggest so.
Field posted a message on Instagram saying, "So we have been keeping a very special secret! We are delighted to share with you that we have had a baby girl…. Welcome to the world Colette (Coco) Josephine Williams!
"It has been a very long and difficult path to get here, which is why we have kept it on the down low. Family comes in all forms, and this little lady, who is biologically ours, was carried by an incredible surrogate mother, to whom we will be eternally grateful.
"We are over the moon to have this beautiful baby girl in our lives and so blessed that we live in a world which makes this possible.
"As with Teddy and Charlie, we ask that you respect Coco's privacy and allow us to grow into our new team of 5!"
The couple, who married in 2010, welcomed their first daughter, Theodora "Teddy" Rose, in September 2012.
In October 2014, their second child Charlton "Charlie" Valentine was born.
‘Lopez' actor charged with domestic violence
Actor Ray Diaz, who starred in the show Lopez, has been charged with domestic violence after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend.
The Los Angeles City Attorney's office has charged Diaz with domestic battery, false imprisonment, dissuading a witness and vandalism, reports suggest so.
According to a source, his case was originally heading for a city attorney hearing, until prosecutors re-examined the evidence and decided to file charges.
The incident between Diaz and the woman went down earlier this summer. He allegedly got into an argument with his girlfriend and grabbed and pulled her. She claims the attack was so severe she suffered bruising on her leg and scratches on her neck.
A source connected to the couple said the girlfriend attempted to call 911, but he grabbed the phone from her.
SAG-AFTRA lets Morgan Freeman keep Achievement Award
Legendary actor Morgan Freeman, who was accused of sexual harassment by eight women, will get to keep his lifetime achievement award from the screen actors union, SAG-AFTRA.
According to variety.com, SAG-AFTRA has declared that it will not rescind Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman's SAG Life Achievement Award after it completed an investigation into reports of inappropriate behaviour toward several women.
A spokesperson for SAG-AFTRA said, "Based on the results of an independent investigation and the information we have at this time, we are taking no action regarding the SAG Life Achievement award presented to Morgan Freeman. As always, the details of the investigation are confidential."
The investigation was carried by SAG-AFTRA in May following a CNN report that said that eight women had come forward with allegations "they were victims of what some called harassment and others called inappropriate behaviour" by Freeman.
Following the allegations, National Geographic had suspended production of Freeman's The Story of God, but a few days ago the channel has decided to resume the production after clearing him of any inappropriate behaviour on the show.
Wendy Williams opens about her drug addiction
Popular television host Wendy Williams, who battled substance abuse for a long time, says she got treatment for her cocaine addiction because she was a public figure, not because of any intervention.
In an interview to reports suggest so, Williams revealed that she was taking drugs for almost 10 years.
She said, "I never got busted by the cops. Honestly, I was high careening around Manhattan and New Jersey high. I come from a two-parent household … I come from a good family and I had never shamed them, and plus I earned my career.
"Look, I was very popular at the time I decided to stop. If I were to be busted that would've definitely been New York Post front cover. I just woke up one day and I said, ‘girl, you need to stop before it really goes down."
Also, Williams and her Hunter Foundation have launched a campaign called Be Here, which will serve to combat drug and substance abuse.
Earlier this year, she was diagnosed with Graves' disease which made her learn how to take better care of herself.
On the work front, Williams will be seen hosting the tenth season of her talk show The Wendy Williams Show.
Mick Jagger joins cast of heist thriller
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has joined actors Claes Bang and Elizabeth Debicki in director Giuseppe Capotondis thriller The Burnt Orange Heresy.
Jagger will portray an English art dealer-collector and patron of Jerome Debney, the reclusive J.D. Salinger of the art world, reports pagesix.com.
Set in present-day Italy, The Burnt Orange Heresy centers on an art world scam that goes terribly wrong. Bang plays an art critic who begins a romance with an American tourist, portrayed by Debicki.
The new lovers travel to the lavish Lake Como estate that's the home of Jagger's character, who offers a seductive deal: in exchange for a career-transformative introduction to Debney, he must steal a new masterpiece from the artist's studio.
The Burnt Orange Heresy is adapted by Scott B. Smith from the novel by Charles Willeford.
Jagger previously starred in the 2001 film The Man From Elysian Fields and also appeared in the 2008 movie The Bank Job.
Anne Hathaway to get Human Rights award
Actress Anne Hathaway will be honoured with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) National Equality Award here on 15 September.
The Bride Wars actress will receive the award for her humanitarian work that she has done for the society, especially with women and the LGBTQ community, reports variety.com.
Acknowleging Hathaway's contribution for the society, HRC President Chad Griffin said, "Through her incredible talent and bold activism, Anne Hathaway uses her global platform to stand up for the LGBTQ community.
"From speaking out against discriminatory legislation targeting the LGBTQ community to her leadership on workplace equality for women, Anne is making a real difference in the lives of countless people around the globe."
Earlier this year, Hathaway was also appointed as UN Women's Global Ambassador, where her work involves supporting women's equality in the workplace.
Minaj wants to donate $25,000 to Geoffrey Owens
Rapper Nicki Minaj has offered her support to the former The Cosby Show actor Geoffrey Owens saying that she wants to give him $25,000.
Since the world learned Owens was working at a grocery store between acting gigs, he has been inundated with support and even offered a job by actor Tyler Perry.
And on Thursday, Minaj also offered her support to Owens, reports suggest so.
"This man is a whole f-- legend," the rapper said during her latest episode of Queen Radio.
"That man is now getting so many opportunities, I personally want to donate $25,000."
Minaj also called out Karma Lawrence, the woman who took Owens' photograph at a Trader Joe's store in New Jersey where he was bagging groceries.
Calling Lawrence a "stupid f-", the star accused her of "trying to embarrass this hardworking man", who played Elvin Tibideaux in The Cosby Show from 1985-1992.
'The Upside' gets a release date
Actor Kevin Hart starrer comedy drama The Upside will release on 11 January, 2019.
The film, that was premiered a year ago at the Toronto International Film Festival when the movie was still owned by the Weinstein Company, is a remake of the popular French film The Intouchables.
Helmed by Neil Burger, The Upside also stars actors Bryan Cranston, and Nicole Kidman.
Hart portrays a recently paroled ex-convict who strikes up an unusual friendship with a paralyzed billionaire, played by Cranston.
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