After onstage slap, Will Smith wins his 1st Oscar
After three decades of acting and three nominations, Smith finally won for his portrayal of Richard Williams, the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena.
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Jane Campion is now the third woman to win the best director Oscar
Nominated for helming The Power of the Dog, Campion joins Chloé Zhao and Kathryn Bigelow as the only women to win in the category. She had previously been nominated for The Piano.
Ariana DeBose makes history with a best supporting actress win
DeBose is the first openly queer woman of color to win an Oscar for her acting.
Breaking down what it takes to produce the Oscars this year
It takes 55 cameras and 1,500 lighting instruments to produce the Oscars this year.
What's making us happy: A guide for your weekend listening and viewing
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: game shows and album recommendations.
A new test looks at the way Muslim women are portrayed onscreen
The few Muslim women in American television shows or movies tend to be portrayed in contexts of oppression. A new test seeks assess the onscreen representation of Muslim women.
Why Sailor Moon is beloved by so many, 30 years later
30 years ago, Sailor Moon burst onto Japanese television screens and captured the hearts of countless young people around the world. Why does it still endure?
'King Richard' is a quintessential Will Smith movie, 30 years in the making
For more than three decades the actor has cultivated a specific type of on-screen personality, from The Fresh Prince to King Richard.
'The Lost City' is silly, sexy, movie-star fun
The Lost City is mostly a chance to watch Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum be charming and silly together. That turns out to be a pretty good deal.