Who is Motaz Malhees? Palestinian actor who stars in Oscar-nominated film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' misses Academy Awards night; Here’s whyPalestinian actor Motaz Malhees was unable to attend the 2026 Oscars due to a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration. Director Kaou...
16 Mar, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
From Will Smith’s slap to the naked streaker: Six biggest controversies in Oscars historyOscar Awards Controversies list: From shocking on-stage altercations and major Best Picture mix-ups to protests for representation and unex...
15 Mar, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
Oscars 2026: High-profile actors and filmmakers banned or expelled from the world’s biggest film awardsHollywood's Academy Awards ceremony is highlighting stricter conduct rules. The Academy has taken disciplinary action against prominent fig...
15 Mar, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Why Richard Gere was banned from the Oscars; here's the controversial China comments that led to Hollywood’s cold shoulderRichard Gere was barred from attending the Oscars in 1993 after criticizing China's human rights policies while presenting an award. Despit...
04 Mar, 2025, 11.10 PM IST
Will success of 'Bad Boys 4' help Will Smith get a reprieve from controversial Oscar ban?Will Smith's recent film success has sparked hope for an early end to his 10-year Oscar ban following a controversial incident with Chris R...
12 Jul, 2024, 12.59 AM IST
Hollywood comeback won't end Will Smith's 10-year Oscar ban after Chris Rock incidentHollywood's recent events won't lift Will Smith's ten-year Oscar ban after an incident with Chris Rock at a live event.
10 Jul, 2024, 01.10 AM IST
Quincy Jones released from hospital after suffering reaction to foodLegendary music composer Quincy Jones, who is also a 28-time Grammy winner, was rushed to hospital after he suffered a reaction to food he ...
19 Jun, 2023, 04.37 PM IST
Academy confirms ‘crisis team’ in place for Oscars 2023 after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock in last year’s ceremonyDuring Oscars 2022, millions of spectators across the globe were shaken as Will Smith walked onto the stage and slapped Chris Rock after th...
23 Feb, 2023, 07.10 PM IST
Will Smith opens up about Chris Rock Oscar slap on Trevor Noah’s talk show, read hereAfter the Oscars debacle, Will Smith made his first appearance on the TV Talk Show. Smith opened up to Trevor Noah about the horrific incid...
29 Nov, 2022, 07.06 PM IST
Apple to release Will Smith-starrer 'Emancipation' this year despite Oscars slap rowThe slavery drama was broadly assumed to have been delayed in the wake of the slap row.
04 Oct, 2022, 08.29 AM IST
Chris Rock talks about Will Smith-Oscars slap, says he is 'not a victim' but it hurtRock had joked about Smith's wife, Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head, which was caused by alopecia.
28 Jul, 2022, 04.01 PM IST
Oscars adds Marlee Matlin, Jason Reitman to the board of governorsThe academy, and the board, have been under more scrutiny than usual following the incident in which Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during t...
23 Jun, 2022, 11.00 AM IST
Oscars slapgate after-effect: Tony Awards introduce 'no violence' policy ahead of 2022 showThe Tony Awards will take place on Sunday, June 12.
22 Apr, 2022, 01.27 PM IST
Will Smith banned from attending Oscars for 10 years after slapSmith resigned from the academy on April 1 and has issued statements apologizing to Rock, the Oscars producers, nominees and viewers.
09 Apr, 2022, 12.45 AM IST
Syrian director of 'Last Men in Aleppo' denied visa for Oscars, Academy stands in 'solidarity' with filmmakerThe film has been nominated in the Best Documentary Feature category at the Oscars.
21 Feb, 2018, 06.12 PM IST
Donald Trump's travel ban 'extremely troubling': AcademyTrump signed the executive order on Friday to suspend entry of refugees to the US for 120 days, and imposed an indefinite ban on refugees f...
29 Jan, 2017, 01.42 PM IST
Iranian actor to boycott the Oscars over Donald Trump imposing visa bansTaraneh Alidoosti will boycott the February 26 ceremony over Donald Trump's expected decision to impose visa bans on Iranians.
27 Jan, 2017, 02.44 PM IST