I put differences aside to serve in Boris Johnson’s Government – Nicky Morgan
Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan said she had been prepared to “put aside differences” with Boris Johnson to take a job in his Cabinet.
Academy Awards
Academy facing backlash over lack of diversity in Oscar nominations
Sir Sam Mendes, Sir Anthony Hopkins and Florence Pugh are among the British Oscar nominees but there is mounting anger over a lack of diversity among the contenders.
John Williams and Martin Scorsese make Oscars history with nominations
John Williams has received his 52nd Oscar nomination, besting his record for the most nods for any living person.
Women miss out again in all-male Oscars shortlist for best director
In the entire history of the Oscars there has been only one female winner of best director – and that is not going to change in 2020.
Taron Egerton, Jennifer Lopez and female directors snubbed at Oscars
Female directors have once again been shut out from the Oscars, while Jennifer Lopez, Robert De Niro and Taron Egerton were also snubbed by the Academy.
British star Cynthia Erivo only non-white actor to get Oscar nomination
This year’s Oscar nominations have avoided the “all-white” controversy that hit the Baftas – but only just.
British stars bag Oscar nominations but lack of diversity an issue again
Sir Sam Mendes, Sir Anthony Hopkins and Florence Pugh are among the British Oscar nominees, while Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker leads the way with 11 nods.
The Oscar nominations in full
Joker leads the nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards, closely followed by The Irishman, 1917 and Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood.
Little Women star Florence Pugh nominated for an Oscar
British star Florence Pugh has earned an Oscar nomination for her role in Little Women, it has been announced.
Taron Egerton and Florence Pugh among Brits in running for Oscar nods
Taron Egerton, Florence Pugh and Sir Elton John are among the British stars hoping to land an Oscar nomination on Monday.
Can Oscars avoid repeat of Bafta ‘all-white’ controversy?
This year’s Oscar nominations will be watched closely for any evidence of the same “all-white” controversy that hit the Baftas.
Oscars to go hostless again, Academy confirms
This year’s Oscars will again be without a host, the Academy has said.
Shortlists announced in nine categories for 2020 Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed the shortlists in nine categories for the 2020 Oscars.
Odds slashed on Cats winning Oscar after trailer released
Bookies have slashed odds on Cats being named Best Picture at next year’s Oscars.
Grammy and Oscar-winning rapper Common says he was molested as a child
Grammy and Oscar-winning rapper Common has said he was molested as a child.
Richard E Grant: Olivia Colman’s Oscars speech was a classic
Richard E Grant was full of enthusiasm at the Academy Awards, despite missing out on the best supporting actor Oscar.
Fans praise Spike Lee and Samuel L Jackson for sharing ‘beautiful’ hug at Oscars
Samuel L Jackson took social media by storm when he enthusiastically presented Spike Lee with the Oscar for best adapted screenplay for BlacKkKlansman.
Green Book director says film has ‘hopeful message’ after Oscar win
The director of Oscar-winning Green Book has defended the film as having a “hopeful message” amid criticism of its handling of race.
Spike Lee says ‘the ref made a bad call’ when asked about Green Book’s Oscar win
Spike Lee said “the ref made bad call” when asked about Green Book’s best picture win at the Academy Awards.
‘Oh my God!’ – David Mitchell leads reaction to Olivia Colman’s Oscar triumph
Former Peep Show co-star David Mitchell led a warm reaction to Olivia Colman’s victory in the best actress category at the Academy Awards, commending her “brilliant” speech.