Apr 01 Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap By Lynn Elbar, Associated Press Smith's resignation came two days after the academy met to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group's standards of conduct. Continue reading
Apr 01 Watch 6:46 British artist Yola's 'genre-fluid' blend turns heads in Nashville By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Lizz Bolaji With the Grammys set to take place Sunday night, the artist Yola is in the running this year in two categories, including "Best American Roots Song" and "Best Americana Album." Jeffrey Brown went to see why the musician has chosen… Continue watching
Apr 01 Oscars producer says LAPD was ready to arrest Will Smith at the award show By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press Chris Rock was “very dismissive” of the idea, Will Packer said. Continue reading
Mar 31 Watch 9:51 Slapping incident at the Oscars sparks difficult but important conversations By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas, Aaron Foley Four days after the shocking events at this year's Oscars, the fallout is not over yet. The Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences says it is considering disciplinary action against Will Smith. Author and film critic Eisa Nefertari Ulen,… Continue watching
Mar 31 What is aphasia? An expert explains By Swathi Kiran, The Conversation Actor Bruce Willis is leaving his career in acting after being diagnosed with aphasia. Here's what you need to know about how it impairs communication and how some forms of the condition can be treated. Continue reading
Mar 30 Academy exploring consequences for Will Smith after refusing to leave Oscars By Jake Coyle, Associated Press The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences said that Will Smith was asked to leave to Sunday's Oscars after hitting Chris Rock but refused. Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch 6:44 Florida school uses art displays from around the world to promote diversity and inclusion By Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Alison Thoet In Sarasota, Florida large scale artworks are being used to teach students about diversity, inclusion and mental health. This comes at a time when there is growing controversy in the state, and school districts across the country, over how and… Continue watching
Mar 30 After aphasia diagnosis, Bruce Willis to step away from acting By Jake Coyle, Associated Press Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after a diagnosis of aphasia. The condition causes loss of the ability to understand or express speech. Continue reading
Mar 29 Watch 6:03 Oscar-winner Troy Kotsur reflects on his historic victory for 'CODA' By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Alison Thoet One of the most moving moments from Sunday’s Oscars ceremony was the award for best supporting actor to Troy Kotsur, making him the first male deaf actor to win an Oscar Award. The film he appeared in, “CODA,” was also… Continue watching
Mar 29 Foo Fighters cancel all dates following drummer's death By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press The band had been scheduled to play at the Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday as well as spring dates in New Orleans, Maryland, North Carolina and Boston. Continue reading