“American Fiction” director Cord Jefferson and “The Holdovers” actress Da’Vine Joy Randolph are first time Oscar winners. At the 96th Oscars, Jefferson, whose film “American…
Richard Mofe-Damijo invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture
Nigerian actor Richard Mofe-Damijo popularly known as RMD, has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (A.M.P.A.S.). Known for movies…
Rihanna to perform at the 95th Oscars
After seven years largely away from the stage, the Bajan singer will perform at the upcoming Oscars. Rihanna will sing the Oscar-nominated song “Lift Me…
No Oscar nod for Davis
Viola Davis has won rave reviews and numerous accolades over the years with memorable and significant acting roles in film and television. There was the Oscar-nominated…
Oscars 2022 Highlights
A tense exchange between Will Smith and Chris Rock may have been the highlight of Oscars 2022, but there were several other noteworthy events including the historic wins.…
Oscars Countdown: What You Need To Know About The Upcoming Oscars
From performers, presenters to nominees, Trendy Africa details what to expect at the 94th Oscars which will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Daniel Kaluuya: ‘I am glad that people will get to know and understand the Black Panther party.’
With a Golden Globe, a SAG and BAFTA beneath his belt, actor Daniel Kaluuya added an Oscar to his tray of accolades at the 93rd…
93rd Oscar nominations offer few surprises
Announced this morning by Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas via a global live stream, the 93rd Oscar Award nominations offered few surprises. As widely…
Academy Honors Tyler Perry
The Academy will present its Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Awards to filmmaker Tyler Perry and to the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF). Perry is slated…