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Oscar's home remains the same; name is changed to Dolby, though

Not only is the latest announcement from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) good news for the organization, it is good news...

Student Academy Awards include Chicago schools; nominations out

A great opportunity for student filmmakers comes from an organization that knows movies - The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences (AMPAS...

She was born in Chicago, kissed Elvis and later became a nun

It is true that Mother Prioress of the Abbey of Regina Laudis once kissed Elvis Presley. It is also true that when she did her name was Delores...

Illinois-based company sued by Oscar folk

On the heels of The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences lawsuit of an Illinois-based company, they have announced an event involving...

Plus-sized Oscar winners and nominees

Throughout the illustrious past of the Academy Awards, there have been many plus sized nominees and winners. Often, these people are lost amid the...

Snarky behavior ruled the Oscars

Now that the Oscars have been engraved (only the second time backstage), it is time to dig the notes out from the bottom the suitcase and get a bit...

Why can't Hollywood put on a better Oscars show?

The 84th Annual Oscars are now history. There were few real surprises. Oh sure, Meryl Streep finally broke her 30 year string of losses with a Best...