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FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Chinese director Zhang Yimou holds his award for Best Director at the 55th Golden Horse Awards in Taipei, Taiwan. Renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou is promising a simpler opening ceremony for the Beijing Winter Games with a bold and unprecedented way of lighting the Olympic flame. (AP Photo/Billy Dai, File)
Filmmaker Zhang Yimou returns for Olympics opening ceremony

Jan. 07, 2022 10:52 PM EST

Director Steven Soderbergh attends the "No Sudden Move" premiere during the 20th Tribeca Festival at The Battery on Friday, June 18, 2021, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Soderbergh, Cheadle return to Detroit in 'No Sudden Move'

By Jake Coyle Jun. 24, 2021 04:26 PM EDT

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Anthony Ramos in a scene from "In the Heights." (Warner Bros. via AP)
‘In the Heights’ lifts hopes for a Latino film breakthrough

By Sigal Ratner-Arias Jun. 09, 2021 09:35 AM EDT

This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Jimmy Smits in a scene from "In the Heights." (Macall Polay/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)
‘In the Heights’ lifts hopes for a Latino film breakthrough

By Sigal Ratner-Arias Jun. 09, 2021 09:30 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2015 file photo, an Oscar statue appears outside the Dolby Theatre for the 87th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. The 94th Oscars will be held on March 27, 2022. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)
Oscars set next show date for March 2022

By Lindsey Bahr May. 27, 2021 11:01 AM EDT

This 2014 photo released by DKCO&M shows the cast during a performance of "You Can't Take it With You," in New York. The set was designed by David Rockwell, who has a new book "Drama" on sale this week. (Paul Warchol/DKCO&M via AP)
Designer David Rockwell offers a guide to his creativity

By Mark Kennedy May. 24, 2021 12:37 PM EDT

President Joe Biden attends a meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, in the State Dinning Room of the White House, Friday, May 21, 2021, in Washington. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is at left. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Biden, South Korea's Moon 'deeply concerned' about NKorea

By Aamer Madhani, Darlene Superville, And Zeke Miller May. 21, 2021 01:34 AM EDT

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Benicio del Toro, center, and Don Cheadle in a scene from "No Sudden Move," a film that will premiere as the centerpiece gala at the Tribeca Film Festival next month. (Claudette Barius/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
Steven Soderbergh's 'No Sudden Move' to premiere at Tribeca

By Jake Coyle May. 20, 2021 09:01 AM EDT

FILE - Glenn Close, nominated for an Oscar for best actress for her role in "The Wife," poses at the 91st Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Feb. 4, 2019. Close is releasing an album with Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist-composer Ted Nash on Friday. “Transformation: Personal Stories of Change, Acceptance, and Evolution,” is an 11-track spoken word jazz album that tackles heavy topics like race, politics and identity. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Glenn Close on 8 Oscar nods with no wins: I am not a loser

By Mesfin Fekadu May. 07, 2021 09:34 AM EDT

John Velazquez riding Medina Spirit, third from right, leads the field as they round the fourth turn to win the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Kentucky Derby, NFL draft pull in television viewers

By David Bauder May. 04, 2021 05:48 PM EDT

Halle Berry arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Union Station in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, Pool)
VIRUS DIARY: From red carpets to empty streets, and back

By Chris Pizzello Apr. 29, 2021 08:56 AM EDT

In this video image provided by ABC, Regina King is seen at the opening of the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday, April 25, 2021. (ABC via AP)
EXPLAINER: What was with that weird Oscar ending?

By Jake Coyle Apr. 26, 2021 02:24 PM EDT

Maria Bakalova, from left, Andra Day and Regina King are interviewed and Marlee Matlin walks the red carpet at the Oscars on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Union Station in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark Terrill, Pool)
Academy Awards television audience plummets to 9.85 million

By David Bauder Apr. 26, 2021 02:21 PM EDT

Tyler Perry, winner of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, poses in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Union Station in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, Pool)
Among the Oscar winners: 2 foundations that serve the needy

By Glenn Gamboa Apr. 26, 2021 11:29 AM EDT

In this video image provided by ABC, Lil Rel Howery reacts as Glenn Close dances to E.U.'s "Da Butt" in the audience at the Oscars on Sunday, April 25, 2021. (ABC via AP)
Oscar moments: History, glamour ... and what a weird ending

By Jocelyn Noveck Apr. 26, 2021 03:21 AM EDT

In this video image provided by ABC, Frances McDormand accepts the best picture award for "Nomadland" as director Chloe Zhao looks on at the Oscars on Sunday, April 25, 2021. (ABC via AP)
Review: Not quite a movie, but the Oscars were a love letter

By Lindsey Bahr Apr. 26, 2021 01:47 AM EDT

Andra Day arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Union Station in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, Pool)
The Oscars bring back red carpet glam in whites, reds, gold

By Leanne Italie Apr. 25, 2021 06:47 PM EDT

Director Chloe Zhao, left, appears with actress Frances McDormand on the set of "Nomadland." (Searchlight Pictures via AP)
Oscars Latest: Anthony Hopkins wins best actor in a surprise

By The Associated Press Apr. 25, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

In this video image provided by ABC, Chloe Zhao accepts the award for best director for "Nomadland" at the Oscars on Sunday, April 25, 2021. (ABC via AP)
'Nomadland' wins best picture at a social distanced Oscars

By Jake Coyle Apr. 25, 2021 12:00 AM EDT

FILE - Laura Pausini performs "Lado Derecho del Corazon" at the 17th annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on Nov. 17, 2016. Pausini will perform the Oscar nominated song "Io Si," (Seen) which she co-wrote with Diane Warren for the film "The Life Ahead." The Oscars will be broadcast on Sunday. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Laura Pausini is ready to sing at the Oscars

By Sigal Ratner-Arias Apr. 23, 2021 04:36 PM EDT