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2025 AAFCA Awards Addresses DEI, Black Erasue While Celebrating Film

2025 AAFCA Awards Addresses DEI, Black Erasue While Celebrating Film

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“I have to be honest, things, they feel really bad right now,” comedian Amber Ruffin said in her intro monologue at the 16th Annual African American Film Critics Association Awards, which she hosted in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. “Between the rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion, the price of eggs and the price of Cowboy Carter tickets, it’s insane. Ticketmaster needs to be canceled. I don’t trust anything with ‘master’ in the name.” Thus began a series of hilarious quips about the country’s socio-political climate from Ruffin, who’s written for Late Night with Seth Meyers for over a decade and hosted her own late-night talk show, The Amber Ruffin Show, from 2020 to 2023. “It can be hard to celebrate when it feels like our country is taking one hundred steps back,” Ruffin later stated. “Do you all remember the good old days when you were proud to say, ‘My President is Black?’” she asked before referencing billionaire businessman Elon Musk. “Now, it’s ‘My President is a South African Nazi oligarch.’” Ruffin continued to …

25 Best Celebrity Stylists 2024 For Cardi B, Emma Stone & More

25 Best Celebrity Stylists 2024 For Cardi B, Emma Stone & More

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It’s been a year — one in which Barbie pink dominated fashion, the box office and the Oscar red carpet, notably on America Ferrera, who glittered in a custom Atelier Versace sheath, courtesy of stylist Karla Welch. Lest we forget, a side effect of the SAG-AFTRA strike was red carpets being rolled up for four months — but not before Cardi B shut down the Met Ball in Chenpeng and Oppenheimer star Emily Blunt hit the London premiere (an hour early, so the cast could attend before the strike began) in Alexander McQueen, as selected by Jessica Paster. Post-strike, stars like Hunter Schafer, decked out in ethereal Prada as styled by Dara, came back shining more brightly than ever at the Golden Globes. And who doesn’t love a Hollywood icon comeback? The fashion world trumpeted Demi Moore, who wore a Balmain swan as procured by Brad Goreski to the Feud: Capote vs. The Swans’ NYC premiere. Driving the avant-garde menswear moments were Rustin’s Colman Domingo and Saltburn’s Barry Keoghan, with their respective stylists Wayman Bannerman …

Emma Stone, Zendaya, Ryan Gosling, Versace

Emma Stone, Zendaya, Ryan Gosling, Versace

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Beyond sending congratulatory bouquets to the 2024 Oscars winners, execs from luxury brands should be doing cartwheels down posh streets this week, if the latest Red Carpet Power Rankings are any indication. The earned-exposure data for the 2024 Oscars by Launchmetrics — in partnership with The Hollywood Reporter throughout this awards season — reveals the largest numbers yet in media-impact value for high-end labels that include Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Tiffany & Co. and others and for the night’s best-dressed stars. The results prove that the Academy Awards, the biggest night in the entertainment industry, also remains the champion of red-carpet dressing opportunities (though the 2024 Golden Globes was hot on its heels). Some of the night’s biggest moments undeniably played a role in the 2024 Oscars numbers, from Emma Stone‘s best actress win to Ryan Gosling‘s Kenergy. The healthy uptick in viewers from last year’s Oscars also can account for a significant portion of the millions of dollars in estimated earned value for the labels seen on the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre, …

Here’s Who Will Win at the 2024 Oscars

Here’s Who Will Win at the 2024 Oscars

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In some sense, this has been the most boring Oscar campaign in years. The minute Oppenheimer blew past all expectations to become a critical and commercial smash, it seemed clear it would be an Academy Awards front-runner. Through the long and complicated slog of awards season, that prediction has largely come true: Christopher Nolan’s J. Robert Oppenheimer biopic has been a juggernaut, collecting Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and guild and critics’ awards on its way to an expected Best Picture triumph. But the expected dominance of Oppenheimer is merely an obvious conclusion to a night that may still surprise, particularly in the lead-acting categories and the two screenplay awards. As Hollywood gathers to celebrate a fraught but exciting year for cinema, with hits such as Barbie and critical sensations such as Killers of the Flower Moon also up for a slew of prizes, which categories will provide the best chances for a shocking result? Here are my predictions. Best Actress Nominees: Annette Bening (Nyad), Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon), Sandra Hüller (Anatomy of a …

Colman Domingo’s Awards Season Style Cements His Status as Red-Carpet Standout

Colman Domingo’s Awards Season Style Cements His Status as Red-Carpet Standout

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Awards season is in full swing, and nearly every weekend, there’s a new best-dressed list, and a different trend comes into view. There was the vintage glamour of the swans of the SAG Awards 2024, the sea of red gowns at the Emmys 2024, the gleaming metallics of the Grammys. Women’s fashion typically dominates the discussion, while the men and their black tuxes—navy if they’re daring—fade into the background. Unless, that is, you’re Colman Domingo, this year’s undisputed king of red-carpet fashion. Domingo, who has long been prolific across the stage and screens big and small, is nominated in the best-actor category at this year’s Oscars 2024 for his performance in Rustin. He’s also gotten attention for his impeccable tailoring and bold fashion choices, the result of his collaboration with stylist team Wayman and Micah. Speaking with Vanity Fair for our Hollywood Issue, Domingo called the recent attention on his style choices “the coolest thing.” “We’ve always crafted story,” he said of his work with his style team, which also resulted in a monochrome neon …

Michael Jackson Biopic Movie Casts Its Jackson 5

Michael Jackson Biopic Movie Casts Its Jackson 5

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Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic has found the rest of its Jackson 5. The company announced eight new castmembers on Tuesday who are joining the biographical film Michael to fill out both the younger and older versions of Jackson’s four brothers — Jermaine, Marlon, Tito and Jackie Jackson — comprising the family band that rose to prominence in the 1970s. Director Antoine Fuqua‘s movie is currently in production and hits theaters April 18, 2025. Jayden Harville will portray the younger Jermaine, with Jamal R. Henderson (Mindhunter) playing his older self. Marlon will be played by Jaylen Lyndon Hunter in the younger years and Tre Horton (My Enemy Alpha) later in life. Tito will be brought to life by Judah Edwards in the early years and Rhyan Hill (The Michael Blackson Show) later. Nathaniel Logan McIntyre will portray the younger Jackie, while Joseph David-Jones (Roman J. Israel, Esq.) will step into the older version. As previously announced, Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson plays the late music superstar, while Juliano Krue Valdi portrays him in his earlier years. …

Hannah Waddingham Had An Epic Time On The Baftas Red Carpet

Hannah Waddingham Had An Epic Time On The Baftas Red Carpet

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Hannah was one of the performers during this year’s Baftas, and before the ceremony got underway, she was seen striking a variety of fun poses for the photographers on the red carpet. She was also seen reuniting with nominee Colman Domingo, having recently presented an award with him at the 2024 Emmys. The Ted Lasso and Euphoria stars were seen dancing their way into this year’s Baftas ceremony, where Colman was nominated in the Best Actor In A Leading Role category for his performance in the Netflix biopic Rustin. During the awards show, Hannah performed a reimagined version of Cyndi Lauper’s Time After Time as part of the ceremony’s In Memoriam section, to remember those from the film world who have died in the last 12 months. The performance was arranged by musician Joe Stilgoe, with whom Hannah took a moment to pose for a photo before the ceremony got underway. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer went into this year’s Baftas as the most-nominated film on 13 nods, while Doctor Who favourite David Tenannt took on presenting …

Michael Jackson Biopic: See Everyone Who’s Been Cast in ‘Michael’

Michael Jackson Biopic: See Everyone Who’s Been Cast in ‘Michael’

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The King of Pop’s story is coming to the big screen. A Michael Jackson biopic, simply titled Michael, is beginning production and casting the famous faces who will play the important characters surrounding the iconic and complicated performer. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, written by Oscar nominee John Logan and produced by the team behind Bohemian Rhapsody, Michael will star Jackson’s real-life nephew, Jaafar Jackson, as the titular performer, and a host of Hollywood heavy hitters as his friends and family members. “I’m humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael’s story to life,” Jaafar said on Instagram, posting the first pic of him rehearsing his uncle’s legendary dance moves. “To all the fans all over the world, I’ll see you soon.” A press release on the film states: “Michael will bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became known worldwide as the King of Pop. The film presents his triumphs and tragedies on an epic, cinematic scale — from his human side and personal struggles to his undeniable creative …

Colman Domingo to Play Joe Jackson in Michael Jackson Biopic

Colman Domingo to Play Joe Jackson in Michael Jackson Biopic

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After receiving his first Oscar nomination for his role in Rustin, Colman Domingo is gearing up for another groundbreaking performance.  Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International announced on Thursday that Domingo, 54, will take on the role of the late Joe Jackson in the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael. Joe managed his sons in the legendary Jackson 5 and daughters Rebbie, La Toya, and Janet during the 1960s through the ’80s. In a press release, Domingo expressed his excitement about being part of a film that delves into the complicated soul of the iconic King of Pop and his profound impact on music and culture globally.  Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images “Not only am I fortunate to have a rich, complex, and flawed character to portray in Joe Jackson, but I also have a front-row seat for Jaafar’s incredible transformation,” Domingo stated. “There is something divine about the way that Jaafar is channeling his late uncle. His talent and embodiment of Michael’s essence is simply on another level.” Joe Jackson and Michael Jackson in 1973. – Frank Edwards/Fotos …

Best-Dressed Stars

Best-Dressed Stars

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Santa Monica Airport’s Barker Hangar is no stranger to events both starry and stylish, and on Sunday, Jan. 14, the 2024 Critics Choice Awards joined that list, offering up a plethora of high fashion amid the trophies determined by the voting body consisting of digital, print and broadcast journalists. A variety of fashion trends carried over from the 2024 Golden Globe Awards, notably in the crimson-hued dresses worn by Dua Lipa, Abby Elliott and others. Rose details, seen on the custom Balmain gown worn by Margot Robbie, as well as with the rosettes that cascaded down the shoulder of Emily Blunt’s Giorgio Armani Privé gown were also notable. New trends that emerged at the 29th Critics Choice Awards included black as the dominant color in gowns, such as Angela Bassett’s Pamella Roland design or best actress winner Emma Stone’s custom Louis Vuitton. But voluminous white looks also ruled the carpet, including Greta Gerwig’s Molly Goddard dress and Keri Russell’s artful gown by Stéphane Rolland. Evening trousers and jumpsuits proved popular, including Allison Williams in Zuhair …