Movie awards

Clooney, ‘Billie Holiday’ among AARP movie award honorees

By LINDSEY BAHRMarch 4, 2021 GMT

“The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” “Minari,” “Da 5 Bloods” and “One Night in Miami” are among the films AARP is honoring at its annual Movies for Grownups Awards, the nonprofit organization said Thursday...

Bong Joon Ho wins best director Oscar for ‘Parasite’

February 10, 2020 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bong Joon Ho wins best director Oscar for 'Parasite'.

World War I epic “1917” named best picture at the British Academy Film Awards, wins seven trophies in all.

February 2, 2020 GMT

LONDON (AP) — World War I epic “1917” named best picture at the British Academy Film Awards, wins seven trophies in all.

Director Spike Lee boycotts Gucci, Prada for blackface items

By COLLEEN BARRYFebruary 8, 2019 GMT

MILAN (AP) — Director Spike Lee said Friday he will no longer wear Gucci or Prada until the brands hire some black designers following a pair of blackface fashion fails from the major Italian fashion houses...