Emma Stone has denied using a derogatory term towards Jimmy Kimmel after he made a joke about her film, ‘Poor Things.’ Stone, who won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in the film, has been criticized by some for its sexual content, with some claiming it is sexist and exploitative. Stone has defended the film, arguing that it is not sexist and that the nudity is not exploitative. She also said that she did not see her character as a child in any of the scenes.
The 2024 awards season is officially underway, with the GRAMMY Awards kicking things off on February 5th. The Oscars, Tonys, Daytime and Primetime Emmys, MTV Video Music Awards, and more will follow throughout the year. See the full list of dates and details below!
**February**
* **February 4:** GRAMMY Awards
* **February 18:** BAFTA Awards
**March**
* **March 10:** Oscars
* **March 16:** NAACP Image Awards
**June**
* **June 16:** Tony Awards
**September**
* **September 10:** MTV Video Music Awards
* **September 15:** Primetime Emmy Awards
Arnold Schwarzenegger shared his own challenging childhood experiences in a recent interview, expressing his understanding of Robert Downey Jr.’s humorous acceptance speech at the 2024 Oscars. Both actors have faced adversity, and Schwarzenegger believes that adversity can motivate individuals to create their own path and pursue their dreams.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has announced significant updates to its rules and campaign protocols for the 97th Oscars, to be held on March 2, 2023. These changes reflect the Academy’s efforts to adapt to the evolving film industry while maintaining the Oscars’ prestige and integrity.
Award-winning playwright and screenwriter David Mamet has vehemently criticized Hollywood’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, labeling them as “fascist totalitarianism.” Mamet also urged Jews to cease supporting Democrats and expressed concern about antisemitism on college campuses. During an interview with The Los Angeles Times, he denounced the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ recently implemented diversity standards for the “Best Picture” Oscar, arguing that they stifled creativity and were overly burdensome.
