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Rachel Zegler Calls Answering For Ansel Elgort’s Sexual Assault Allegations “A Real Gut Punch”

April 19, 2022 3:08 pm

Ahead of the theatrical release and subsequent Oscar nominations for Steven Spielberg's remake of the musical "West Side Story," the film hit a major obstacle. Lead actor Ansel Elgort was alleged to have commi...

Oscars 2022: The Snubs & Surprises

Marya E. Gates

March 28, 2022 9:58 am

Awards, Features, News

The Oscars were back in the Dolby Theater this year with social distancing and eight categories presented before the live show even began. While there was a joke about Samuel L. Jackson in hosts Regina Hall, A...

Ariana DeBose Wins Best Supporting Actress Oscar For ‘West Side Story’

Gregory Ellwood

March 27, 2022 8:22 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

Jennifer Hudson, you are no longer alone. The former “American Idol” star won Best Supporting Actress for “Dreamgirls” in 2007 becoming the first reality competition contestant to win an Academy Award. In 2009...

‘West Side Story’ Actress Rachel Zegler Reveals She Wasn’t Invited To This Weekend’s Oscar Ceremony

Christopher Marc

March 21, 2022 12:36 pm

News

This Sunday, Hollywood’s elite will walk the red carpet at the 94th Academy Awards. However, despite its seven Oscar nominations, apparently “West Side Story” actress Rachel Zegler, the lead actor of the film ...

Ariana DeBose On ‘West Side Story,’ ‘Kraven The Hunter’ & Those ‘Schmigadoon!’ Connections [Interview]

Gregory Ellwood

March 11, 2022 10:29 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, Interviews, News

She may have won a SAG Award, been nominated for a Tony Award, and just earned her first Oscar nomination for "West Side Story," but Ariana DeBose is driven by being a "consummate perfectionist." That means wh...

Guillermo del Toro Raves About Steven Spielberg’s ‘Masterwork” Filmmaking In ‘West Side Story’

Charles Barfield

February 28, 2022 9:43 am

News

All it takes is one bad take on social media to ignite a bit of a firestorm. And apparently, the most recent one involves Steven Spielberg and "West Side Story." The discussion got so involved, Guillermo del T...

‘CODA,’ ‘Succession’ & Will Smith Among Big 2022 SAG Awards Winners

Gregory Ellwood

February 27, 2022 7:51 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, Features, News

The SAG Awards returned to an in-person ceremony for 2022 with a ceremony staged at the Santa Monica Airport. It was a huge night for Apple TV+ as the streamer took four awards including the crown jewel, Cast ...

Power of the Dog, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kodi Smit-McPhee

Is ‘Power Of The Dog’ Your Oscar Winner For Best Picture?

Gregory Ellwood

February 9, 2022 10:16 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

Perhaps the Best Picture race is truly over. When the 2022 Oscar nominations were announced Jane Campion's "The Power of the Dog" landed 12 nominations including Best Picture, Best Director, Adapted Screenplay...

2022 Oscar Nominations: ‘Power Of The Dog’ Leads With 12 Noms, ‘Dune’ Nabs 10 [Full List]

The Playlist Staff

February 8, 2022 8:22 am

Awards, Features, News

Well, it’s certainly that timer again. The 94th Academy Award ceremony announces its Oscar picks for 2022. It’s been a long and winding Oscar season, but this phase of the campaign is about to be over. Will Ne...

Oscar Nominations Predictions 2022: ‘Dune,’ ‘Power of The Dog’ & ‘Belfast’ Will Dominate

Gregory Ellwood

February 7, 2022 5:00 am

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

The Oscar nominations are finally here. AMPAS members are collectively ready to unveil some surprises, some snubs, and, most notably, make history. When the nominations are announced insanely early on Tuesday ...

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