

Julia Jacobs
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Oscars’ In Memoriam Segment Includes Honor for Aleksei Navalny
Before paying tribute to the industry figures who died in the past year, a clip of the Russian opposition leader played as an introduction to...

What the ‘Rust’ Jury Heard About How Live Rounds Got on a Film Set
The prosecution pointed to a photo of the film’s armorer, arguing she had brought the live rounds. Her lawyers tried to focus attention on the...

How Much Say Should Families Have in Biopics?
The Oscars slate this year is packed with films rooted in historical events and biographies. How much influence should the subjects have?

Manslaughter Trial Begins of ‘Rust’ Armorer in Alec Baldwin Shooting
Prosecutors said the armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was responsible for the presence of live ammunition on the set and for failing to check the gun; the...

Armorer Who Loaded Gun in Alec Baldwin Shooting Faces Trial: What to Know
The armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the film “Rust.” She has...

Kanye West’s ‘Vultures 1’ Debuts in New York
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been mired in controversy after making a string of antisemitic remarks. Thousands showed up to hear “Vultures...

Academy Awards Announces New Oscar for Achievement in Casting
After decades of lobbying from the casting field, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is adding its first new award category since 2001.

Killer Mike Calls His Grammys Arrest a ‘Speed Bump’
The artist was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge after winning awards for best rap album, best rap performance and best rap song.

Celine Dion, Coping with Neurological Disorder, Presents the Album of the Year Grammy
The Canadian diva made a surprise return to the awards show Sunday night to present the award for album of the year to Taylor Swift.

Killer Mike Arrested After Winning 3 Grammys
The police confirmed the arrest after video showed the rapper in handcuffs, being led through the Crypto.com Arena by a police officer.