Celebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 15-21
January 9, 2023 GMTCelebrity birthdays for the week of Jan. 15-21:
Jan. 15: Actor Margaret O’Brien (“Meet Me in St. Louis”) is 85. Actor Andrea Martin is 76. Actor-director Mario Van Peebles is 66. Guitarist Adam Jones of Tool is 58.
Met gala exhibit examines American fashion, frame by frame
May 2, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Even for a legendary film director like Martin Scorsese, the assignment was a daunting one.
Take one of the famous American period rooms at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and make essentially a one-frame movie with no camera: a tableau, not a film, but using your cinematic sensibility.
Regina King, Ryan Reynolds among co-hosts of Met Gala in May
March 17, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Regina King, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Lin-Manuel Miranda will serve as co-chairs of the Met Gala, returning to its traditional berth on the first Monday in May.
The May 2 evening is actually the second star-studded gala after the annual fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute was split during the pandemic.
Jennifer Hudson wins top honor at 53rd NAACP Image Awards
February 27, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Jennifer Hudson was named entertainer of the year at the 53rd annual NAACP Image Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.
After Hudson accepted the award Saturday night, the singer-actor thanked the NAACP for inspiring “little girls like me.” She beat out Regina King, Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion and Tiffany Haddish.
Action! Met Gala exhibit will highlight 8 top film directors
February 15, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood will have a strong presence at this year’s Met Gala — and not only on the red carpet. A group of top film directors including Sofia Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Regina King and last year’s Oscar winner Chloé Zhao will be a key part of the Costume Institute exhibit launching the gala in May.
Ian Alexander Jr., only child of Regina King, dies at age 26
January 22, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Ian Alexander Jr., the only child of award-winning actor and director Regina King, has died. He turned 26 on Wednesday.
“Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian,” a family statement shared Saturday by a King spokesman said.
‘Harder They Fall,’ ‘Insecure,’ H.E.R. nab NAACP awards noms
January 19, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix could be a dominant force at next month’s NAACP Image Awards.
The streaming giant on Tuesday emerged with a leading 52 nominations including the film “The Harder They Fall.” The movie — featuring a large starry cast including Regina King, Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba and LaKeith Stanfield — pulled in 12 nominations, including for best picture.
New this week: ‘Finch,’ ABBA and ‘The Harder They Fall’
November 1, 2021 GMTHere’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
MOVIES
— The Western gets a stylish and kinetic update in Jeymes Samuel’s “The Harder They Fall.” The film, co-produced by Jay-Z and featuring a starry cast, is based on real Black characters from the Old West who have generally been overlooked in the genre.
Diversity study: TV looks more like US and viewers approve
October 26, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Television fare that reflects the nation’s increasing racial and ethnic diversity is finding favor with industry gatekeepers and viewers, according to a study of the 2019-20 TV season released Tuesday.
Regina King reacts to Chauvin verdict in Oscars opening
April 26, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — In the opening moments of the Oscars, a time that in more normal years is filled with monologue jokes and lighthearted musical moments, Regina King spoke of suffering and racial injustice...
Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt join Oscars starry presenting cast
April 12, 2021 GMTThe Oscars are aiming to be more like a movie than a television show and enlisting A-list stars like Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Halle Berry and Reese Witherspoon to help hand out statuettes...
Clooney, ‘Billie Holiday’ among AARP movie award honorees
March 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...
‘Ma Rainey,’ ‘Minari’ and Boseman lead SAG nominations
February 4, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Chadwick Boseman received two posthumous nominations from the Full Coverage: Entertainment
‘Soul,’ ‘Ma Rainey’s’ among AFI’s top 10 films of the year
January 25, 2021 GMTThe American Film Institute on Monday announced its top 10 films of the year, including Pixar’s jazz themed “Soul” and two of Chadwick Boseman’s final films: the August Wilson adaptation “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and Spike Lee’s Vietnam drama “Da 5 Bloods,” both of which are Netflix films...
New this week: ‘MLK/FBI,’ Why Don’t We and ‘Prodigal Son’
January 16, 2021 GMTHere’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week...
Q&A: Kingsley Ben-Adir breaks out as Malcolm X
January 15, 2021 GMTBritish actor Kingsley Ben-Adir may not be a household name yet, but that’s poised to change with his scene-stealing performance as Malcolm X in Regina King’s “One Night in Miami...
Review: In ‘One Night in Miami,’ speculative history sings
January 14, 2021 GMTThe potential pitfalls of a movie that brings together Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke and Jim Brown for a night on February 25, 1964, seem so numerous, so prone to falling into caricature, that
People magazine reveals its ’2020 People of the Year’
December 2, 2020 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — People magazine has named George Clooney, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Selena Gomez and Regina King as the “2020 People of the Year...
The ‘Pandemmys’ were weird and sometimes wonderful
September 21, 2020 GMTIt was Regina King, winning her fourth career Emmy on Sunday, who perhaps summed up the proceedings the most succinctly — and accurately: “This is freaking weird...
Emmy winners highlight push for social justice
September 21, 2020 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Regina King and Uzo Aduba used the come-as-you-are fashion edict for Sunday's virtual Emmy Awards to highlight the national struggle for social justice...
Emmy predictions when predicting the future is folly
September 15, 2020 GMTStipulated: “Watchmen” will win the Emmy Award for best limited series and Regina King, its indomitable center, will be honored at Sunday's Full Coverage: Entertainment
A breakdown of the gowns, bling and beauty from the Oscars
February 10, 2020 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The Oscars closed the awards season in style, with statement necklaces and classic gowns, traditional tuxedos and some young rule-breakers...
Tom Hanks, Chris Rock added to Oscars presenters
February 6, 2020 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Tom Hanks, Chris Rock and Taika Waititi are some of the presenters who will take the Oscars stage at the Dolby Theatre during Sunday’s ceremony...
The Latest: Beyonce wins top award at NAACP Image Award
March 31, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on the 50th annual NAACP Image Awards presented Saturday in Los Angeles (all times local):...
Regina King stuns in white and Glenn Close dons queenly gold
February 25, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Regina King brought Old Hollywood alive on the Oscar red carpet Sunday in a romantic white gown with a touch of sparkle and a long train, while Jennifer Lopez stunned in silver adorned with mirror shards and Lady Gaga sported one of the world's largest yellow diamonds...
The final list of winners at the 91st Academy Awards
February 25, 2019 GMTThe final list of the winners at the 91st Academy Awards:
Regina King wins Oscar for ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’
February 25, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Regina King's flowing gown nearly tripped her up on the way to collect her Oscar trophy, the actress' only misstep this award season...
‘Beale Street’ tops Spirit Awards, Close wins best actress
February 24, 2019 GMTSANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Two years after his "Moonlight" triumphed on the eve of the Oscars, Barry Jenkins' adaptation of the James Baldwin novel "If Beale Street Could Talk" on Saturday topped the 34th Film Independent Spirit Awards, winning best film, best director and best supporting female for Regina King...
Emotional ceremony honors Hall, Stenberg, Layne and Lewis
February 22, 2019 GMTBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Amandla Stenberg brought the audience to their feet as she talked of being protected by the ancestors...
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
February 20, 2019 GMTThe Nominees: Amy Adams, "Vice"; Marina de Tavira, "Roma"; Regina King, "If Beale Street Could Talk"; Emma Stone, "The Favourite"; Rachel Weisz, "The Favourite"
BAHR:
Will Win: Regina King, "If Beale Street Could Talk"
Spielberg, Gaga, sign get-well card for Ruth Bader Ginsburg
February 14, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Steven Spielberg, Lady Gaga, Spike Lee and Glenn Close have a message for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Get well soon...
Winners of the 2019 Critics’ Choice Awards
January 14, 2019 GMTSANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Winners of the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards, presented Thursday at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California:
Snubs, surprises and a Satanic shout-out? Key Globes moments
January 7, 2019 GMTIt was a moment when everyone — absolutely everyone — expected to see an ebullient Lady Gaga climbing to the stage in her dramatic periwinkle gown...
Complete list of winners at 76th Golden Globe Awards
January 7, 2019 GMTBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Complete list of winners at the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards, presented Sunday in Beverly Hills, California, by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association:
Film critics choose ‘The Rider’ as best picture of 2018
January 6, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The National Society of Film Critics on Saturday chose Chloe Zhao's low-budget debut feature, "The Rider," as best picture of 2018.
Director Alfonso Cuaron's black-and-white "Roma" period piece set in modern Mexico won the most awards — as best picture runner-up, best foreign-language film and for best cinematography.