Chloé Zhao makes Oscar history, winning best director Chloé Zhao makes Oscar history, winning best director At a socially distanced Oscar ceremony retooled for the pandemic, Chloé Zhao made history. The “Nomadland” filmmaker won best directo r on Sunday, becoming just the second woman in the 93 year of the Academy Awards to win the award and the first woman of color. At a socially distanced Oscar ceremony retooled for the pandemic, Chloé Zhao made history. The “Nomadland” filmmaker won best directo r on Sunday, becoming just the second woman in the 93 year of the Academy Awards to win the award and the first woman of color. Entertainment 26 Apr, 2021
An Oscars unlike any other to get underway Sunday An Oscars unlike any other to get underway Sunday An Oscars unlike any before will get underway Sunday night, with history on the line in major categories and a telecast retooled for the pandemic. An Oscars unlike any before will get underway Sunday night, with history on the line in major categories and a telecast retooled for the pandemic. Entertainment 25 Apr, 2021
'Mad Max' prequel shot in Outback to be released in 2023 'Mad Max' prequel shot in Outback to be released in 2023 A prequel to the "Mad Max" movie franchise starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth will be filmed in Australia, officials said on Monday. A prequel to the "Mad Max" movie franchise starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth will be filmed in Australia, officials said on Monday. Entertainment 19 Apr, 2021
Luke Bryan wins top ACM Award, but female acts own the night Luke Bryan wins top ACM Award, but female acts own the night Carrie Underwood brought the Academy of Country Music Awards to church. Maren Morris won two honors, including song of the year. Miranda Lambert performed three times and held onto her record as the most decorated winner in ACM history. And Mickey Guyton, the first Black woman to host the awards show, gave a powerful, top-notch vocal performance. Carrie Underwood brought the Academy of Country Music Awards to church. Maren Morris won two honors, including song of the year. Miranda Lambert performed three times and held onto her record as the most decorated winner in ACM history. And Mickey Guyton, the first Black woman to host the awards show, gave a powerful, top-notch vocal performance. Entertainment 19 Apr, 2021
Winners of the 2021 British Academy Film Awards Winners of the 2021 British Academy Film Awards Winners of the 2021 British Academy Film Awards, presented Sunday: Winners of the 2021 British Academy Film Awards, presented Sunday: Entertainment 12 Apr, 2021
'Nomadland' wins 4 BAFTAs including best picture, director 'Nomadland' wins 4 BAFTAs including best picture, director Gig-economy Western “Nomadland” won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards, which were handed out during a pandemic-curbed ceremony that recognized a diverse array of screen talent. Gig-economy Western “Nomadland” won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards, which were handed out during a pandemic-curbed ceremony that recognized a diverse array of screen talent. Entertainment 12 Apr, 2021
'Nothing less than a giant': Rapper-actor DMX dies at 50 'Nothing less than a giant': Rapper-actor DMX dies at 50 DMX, the iconic hip-hop artist behind the songs “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” and “Party Up (Up in Here)” whose distinctively gruff voice and thoughtful messages in his rhymes made him one of rap’s biggest stars, has died, according to a family statement Friday. He was 50. DMX, the iconic hip-hop artist behind the songs “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” and “Party Up (Up in Here)” whose distinctively gruff voice and thoughtful messages in his rhymes made him one of rap’s biggest stars, has died, according to a family statement Friday. He was 50. Entertainment 10 Apr, 2021
Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks, Celeste lead race for UK's Brit Awards Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks, Celeste lead race for UK's Brit Awards Singer-songwriters Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks and Celeste lead the competition for the Brit Awards, with a trio of nominations apiece for the UK music prizes. Singer-songwriters Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks and Celeste lead the competition for the Brit Awards, with a trio of nominations apiece for the UK music prizes. Entertainment 01 Apr, 2021
'Virginia Woolf,' 'Goldbergs' star George Segal dies at 87 'Virginia Woolf,' 'Goldbergs' star George Segal dies at 87 George Segal, the banjo player turned actor who was nominated for an Oscar for 1966's “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and worked into his late 80s on the ABC sitcom “The Goldbergs,” died Tuesday in Santa Rosa, California, his wife said. George Segal, the banjo player turned actor who was nominated for an Oscar for 1966's “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and worked into his late 80s on the ABC sitcom “The Goldbergs,” died Tuesday in Santa Rosa, California, his wife said. Entertainment 24 Mar, 2021
Prince Harry gives advice to grieving children in new book Prince Harry gives advice to grieving children in new book Britain’s Prince Harry has written the forward for a new book aimed at the children of frontline workers who died in the COVID-19 pandemic, sharing the pain he suffered as a boy after the death of his mother, Princess Diana. Britain’s Prince Harry has written the forward for a new book aimed at the children of frontline workers who died in the COVID-19 pandemic, sharing the pain he suffered as a boy after the death of his mother, Princess Diana. Entertainment 21 Mar, 2021
Plans solidify for 93rd Oscars: No Zoom, no sweatshirts Plans solidify for 93rd Oscars: No Zoom, no sweatshirts With nominations set and just over a month until showtime, details are trickling out about the 93rd Oscars and neither sweatshirts nor Zoom made the cut. With nominations set and just over a month until showtime, details are trickling out about the 93rd Oscars and neither sweatshirts nor Zoom made the cut. Entertainment 20 Mar, 2021
Fueled by fans, 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' hits HBO Max Fueled by fans, 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' hits HBO Max The result, "Zack Snyder's Justice League," debuted on HBO Max on Thursday. It's not just a director's cut. It's a whole new movie. The result, "Zack Snyder's Justice League," debuted on HBO Max on Thursday. It's not just a director's cut. It's a whole new movie. Entertainment 19 Mar, 2021
After top Grammy win, singer H.E.R. is heading to the Oscars After top Grammy win, singer H.E.R. is heading to the Oscars A night after winning the top Grammy Award for songwriting, R&B singer H.E.R. and her collaborators Tiara Thomas and D'Mile have become Oscar-nominated songwriters. A night after winning the top Grammy Award for songwriting, R&B singer H.E.R. and her collaborators Tiara Thomas and D'Mile have become Oscar-nominated songwriters. Entertainment 16 Mar, 2021
Beyonce, Taylor Swift make Grammy history as women dominate big prizes Beyonce, Taylor Swift make Grammy history as women dominate big prizes Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish took the top prizes at the Grammy Awards on Sunday but Beyonce was the big winner on a history making night marked by multiple wins for women. Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish took the top prizes at the Grammy Awards on Sunday but Beyonce was the big winner on a history making night marked by multiple wins for women. Entertainment 15 Mar, 2021
J-Rod done: Lopez, Rodriguez call off 2-year engagement J-Rod done: Lopez, Rodriguez call off 2-year engagement Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez called off their two-year engagement, according to multiple reports based on anonymous sources. The former slugger proposed to the actor a couple years ago after the celebrity couple started dating in early 2017. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez called off their two-year engagement, according to multiple reports based on anonymous sources. The former slugger proposed to the actor a couple years ago after the celebrity couple started dating in early 2017. Entertainment 13 Mar, 2021
Ranbir Kapoor contracts COVID-19, Alia Bhatt tests negative Ranbir Kapoor contracts COVID-19, Alia Bhatt tests negative Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has contracted COVID-19. Veteran actor Neetu Kapoor, who is the mother of Ranbir Kapoor, took to Instagram to confirm the same. Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has contracted COVID-19. Veteran actor Neetu Kapoor, who is the mother of Ranbir Kapoor, took to Instagram to confirm the same. Entertainment 10 Mar, 2021
Royal family says Harry, Meghan racism charges 'concerning' Royal family says Harry, Meghan racism charges 'concerning' Buckingham Palace said Tuesday that allegations of racism made earlier this week by Prince Harry and Meghan were “concerning" and would be addressed privately by the royal family. Buckingham Palace said Tuesday that allegations of racism made earlier this week by Prince Harry and Meghan were “concerning" and would be addressed privately by the royal family. Entertainment 10 Mar, 2021
BTS on 1st Grammy nod: 'It's hard to express in words' BTS on 1st Grammy nod: 'It's hard to express in words' Stuck at home during the pandemic, BTS created “Dynamite" and released the song to their isolated fans as a gift. Now, the gift has returned to them — in the form of their first Grammy nomination. Stuck at home during the pandemic, BTS created “Dynamite" and released the song to their isolated fans as a gift. Now, the gift has returned to them — in the form of their first Grammy nomination. Entertainment 09 Mar, 2021
Oprah's deft royal interview shows why she's still the queen Oprah's deft royal interview shows why she's still the queen There were royal victims and villains in Harry and Meghan’s tell-all — or tell enough — interview with Oprah Winfrey. But there was only one immediate and clear winner: the American media queen. There were royal victims and villains in Harry and Meghan’s tell-all — or tell enough — interview with Oprah Winfrey. But there was only one immediate and clear winner: the American media queen. Entertainment 09 Mar, 2021
Grammy performers: Taylor Swift, BTS, Cardi B, Billie Eilish Grammy performers: Taylor Swift, BTS, Cardi B, Billie Eilish Taylor Swift, BTS, Cardi B and Billie Eilish are set to perform at next week’s Grammy Awards. Taylor Swift, BTS, Cardi B and Billie Eilish are set to perform at next week’s Grammy Awards. Entertainment 08 Mar, 2021
Nepal Butwal–Narayangadh road yet to fully reopen, passengers stranded The Butwal–Narayangadh road section, blocked since Friday due to adverse conditions, has yet to resume full operation, disrupting transport services along the East-West Highway.
Nepal Four killed as tipper plunges off road in Palpa Four people were killed after a tipper truck plunged about 50 metres off the road in Mathagadhi Rural Municipality–7 of Palpa on Saturday evening.
Business Gold price crashes Rs 12,500 per tola in a single day Gold price in the domestic market have taken a sharp tumble, falling Rs 12,500 per tola on Sunday alone, the steepest single-day decline in recent months and the latest in a series of consecutive drops that have pulled prices well below the Rs 300,000 mark.
Nepal NSU seeks functional autonomy from Nepali Congress The leaders of the Nepal Student Union (NSU) are calling for the organisation to become a functionally independent entity rather than a ‘sister wing’ of the Nepali Congress.
Opinion "World Water Day celebrations cannot fulfil the water dreams of the deprived" Every year on March 22, the global community observes World Water Day with renewed commitments, ambitious targets, and powerful slogans.
Sports Nepali team leaves for World Junior Wushu Championship in China A 10-member Nepali team, including six athletes, departed for China on Saturday to participate in the 10th World Junior Wushu Championship.
Environment Light rain likely in hills as partly cloudy weather prevails elsewhere The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast partly to generally cloudy conditions across the country today, with chances of light rain and thunderstorms in some regions.
Nepal 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report.
Environment UN report flags gender inequality in global water access A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
