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Spike Lee did not do much to hide his displeasure when Green Book beat his film and six others to this year’s best picture Oscar. According to one report, the BlacKkKlansman director tried to storm out of the Dolby Theatre when the winner was read out by Julia Roberts. “I thought I was courtside at the [Madison Square] Garden and ...

“The cult of celebrity is pernicious and it leads people to go blind and parents to do stupid things,” says Dan Reed, director of a new Michael Jackson documentary. His film, Leaving Neverland, first made headlines in January, when it was considered so graphic that mental health professionals had to be on hand at a screening. Showing at Sundance Festival, ...

British actress Olivia Colman defied the odds to scoop an Oscar on a night when Green Book also sprang a surprise by winning the award for best film. Colman won best actress for her role in The Favourite and charmed viewers with a funny and tearful speech. Green Book won three trophies in total, including best picture, which had been ...

British actress Olivia Colman defied the odds to scoop an Oscar on a night when Green Book also sprung a surprise by winning the award for best film. Colman won best actress for her role in The Favourite and charmed viewers with a funny and tearful speech. Green Book won three trophies in total, including best picture, which had been ...

With this year’s Oscars being handed out on Sunday, Hollywood is in the grip of awards fever. But there are some awards no movie stars want. The winners of the Golden Raspberries, for the worst films and performances of the year, have been announced. Sherlock Holmes rehash Holmes & Watson won four including worst film and worst supporting actor for ...

R Kelly has been charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, at least nine of which involve minors. The R&B star, whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, has faced decades of claims of sexual abuse against women and teenagers below the age of consent. He has never been convicted and has previously denied other allegations. An arrest ...

The Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has given MultiChoice Zambia the go ahead to air the Lusaka Hustle Show on Zambezi Magic which had been suspended. In a statement made available to Q-News, MultiChoice Zambia Head of Corporate Affairs Mwiika Malindima says the lifting of the suspension is with immediate effect. Mr Malindima says the IBA Board has confirmed that upcoming ...

We’ve had the Golden Globes, we’ve had the Baftas, but now the film industry is gearing up for its biggest night of the year – the Oscars. The stars are gathering in Los Angeles for the 91st Academy Awards, which take place at the Dolby theatre this Sunday evening. Roma and The Favourite lead the way this year, with 10 ...

Iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died in Paris following a short illness. The German designer, who was the creative director for Chanel and Fendi, was one of the industry’s most prolific figures and worked up until his death. His signature ponytail and dark glasses made him an instantly recognisable figure around the world. Industry heavyweights, including Italian designer Donatella ...

Alfonso Cuaron’s Netflix epic Roma could become the first ever winner of both best picture and best foreign language film at the Oscars. Its success could change how the category is perceived – and shine a light on the four other worthy nominees. In the last decade, there have been changes almost annually to how the Oscars arrive at their ...