John Bailey, Oscars President at a Time of Strife, Dies at 81
A respected cinematographer, he guided the motion picture academy at the height of the #MeToo movement and dealt with infighting around the Oscar ceremony.
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Jada Pinkett Smith on Will Smith, Chris Rock and Her New Book, ‘Worthy’
In her new memoir, “Worthy,” she answers big questions, poses others to readers and sets the record straight on her marriage to Will Smith.
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’12 Years a Slave’: An Oral History
A decade on, the Oscar-winning portrait of American slavery feels more potent than ever. The filmmakers explain its personal origins and ultimate triumph.
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Hattie McDaniel’s Historic Oscar Will Return to Its Desired Home
The plaque that McDaniel, the first Black winner of an Academy Award, bequeathed to Howard University has been missing for about 50 years. Now a replacement is on its way.