The 97th Academy Awards, held March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, marked a triumph for indie filmmaker Sean Baker and his romantic comedy "Anora," which tells the story of a sex worker who falls in love with the son of a Russian oligarch.
It was a memorable night at the Golden Globes as Hollywood’s A-listers gathered at The Beverly Hilton for the 82nd annual ceremony, often touted as Hollywood’s "Party of the Year." Nicole Kidman, Angelina Jolie, Viola Davis, Zendaya, Ariana Grande, Timothée Chalamet, Selena Gomez, Dwayne Johnson and sisters Elle and Dakota Fanning were just a few of the stars who strutted on the red carpet, sipped mini Moët champagne bottles and blew kisses to their fans.
“Barbie” may have been shut out of the Oscars, but Barbie’s Ken, Ryan Gosling, saved the show. Dressed in glittery pink pants and suit ensemble, Gosling sang “I’m Just Ken” and performed with 62 other Kens onstage, including some of his cast mates - Simu Liu, Ncuti Gatwa, Kingsley Ben-Adir, and Scott Evans.
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) goes to Hollywood with the recent launch of the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) in Los Angeles. Launched in grand Hollywood style, the event was attended by top Hollywood and Fil-Am celebrities, actors, and filmmakers.
CinemaCon, which is the largest and most important gathering of the worldwide motion picture theater industry, recently handed out awards to the best and brightest in the entertainment industry. The official convention of The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), it is held annually in Las Vegas since 2011.
There was no slapping incident, no Tom Cruise, and no James Cameron at the 95th Oscars night. But Michelle Yeoh kung fu’d and broke the glass ceiling. Ke Huy Quan got emotional as he recalled his journey on a boat, a year in a refugee camp, and now an Oscar winner.
Temma Keatan Hammond was born in Hollywood, to famous parents, and spent her childhood playing in the movie studios her parents owned. One way or another, Temma has been involved in the entertainment industry her entire life.
