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Friday, April 18, 2025

Israeli-Palestinian film wins Oscar, social media users react

The film's co-directors, Palestinian activist Basel Adra and Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham, spent five years making the film, which shows Israeli soldiers tearing down homes and evicting residents to create a military training ground and the encroachment of Jewish settlers on the Palestinian community.

Millie Bobby Brown takes a stand against media’s obsession with her appearance

Millie Bobby Brown is calling out the media for scrutinizing her changing appearance, labeling it as bullying rather than journalism. In a powerful Instagram post, she condemns clickbait headlines and urges for greater support of young women in the public eye.

Adrien Brody breaks longest Oscars speech record as ratings dip

Despite promising to be "brief" on multiple occasions during his marathon monologue, "The Brutalist" star Brody clocked a whopping five minutes and 40 seconds on stage, surpassing an eight-decade-old record.

Conan, Gaza and Hackman: top moments from the Oscars

Here are some of the standout moments from the 97th Academy Awards:

Oscar winners in main categories

"Anora" was the big winner of the night, with five Oscars: best picture, best director, best actress, best film editing and best original screenplay.

Katy Perry and Gayle King Among All-Female Crew for Blue Origin’s Historic Spaceflight

Blue Origin's NS-31 mission will send an all-female crew, including Katy Perry and Gayle King, to space, marking a historic milestone in commercial spaceflight.

Elon Musk welcomes 14th child

The tech tycoon has welcomed a 14th kid with Shivon Zilis, the top Neuralink executive, announced via X — which Musk also owns — on Friday.

Oscar nominees in main categories

Here are the nominees in key categories for the 97th Academy Awards, to be handed out in Hollywood on Sunday.

Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra Announce Pregnancy

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are expecting their first child, sharing the joyful news with a heartfelt post featuring baby socks.

Amazon’s MGM Studios gains creative control over ‘James Bond’ franchise

Amazon MGM Studios announced Thursday it has reached an agreement giving it creative control over the storied James Bond film franchise.

Chance the Rapper Shows Support for Palestine, Sudan and Goma

During TNT’s NBA Tip-Off, Chance the Rapper praised Kendrick Lamar’s impactful Super Bowl Halftime performance and highlighted a protestor’s bold act of solidarity as a call for global awareness.

Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds Make Red Carpet Return at SNL50 Amid Scandal

Blake Lively made her first public appearance in two months alongside Ryan Reynolds at SNL50: The Anniversary Special. Reynolds playfully referenced the It Ends with Us controversy, while the couple presented a united front amid ongoing headlines.