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After several years in which the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences vacillated between eight or nine Best Picture nominees, Oscar has returned to a set number of 10 films for its top prize. The whole idea of doubling the amount from five to 10 came about in 2010 to encourage voters to select a broader range of films that might actually include some popular titles. That lasted a couple of years before the Academy tweaked it, allowing anywhere from five to 10 movies to make the cut. Now, with dwindling ratings, AMPAS once again decided to pin their hopes on a solid 10 in the hope that a Spider-Man or a Bond film could catch the fancy of the 9,487 eligible voters and help improve ratings with an audience favorite or two for viewers to root for. No such luck. This year’s lineup, which certainly has its share of warm-hearted crowd pleasers, only produced one film that even came close to making more than $100 million at the domestic box office, Dune, which debuted day-and-date on HBO Max. Nevertheless, ratings potential aside, the lineup of 10 nominees this year are a worthy bunch. Here are the 10 nominees for BEST PICTURE.

Lionsgate has promoted David Edwards, who has been with the studio since 2012, to the role of executive vice president, Global Marketing. He will oversee creative, digital and strategy for Lionsgate’s global motion picture marketing department and report to Marisa Liston, president of Global Marketing.

A trio of studio movies has received China release date confirmations for next month, including new films Ambulance and The Bad Guys, as well as last summer’s Escape Room: Tournament Of Champions.

Lily Collins just revealed that she auditioned for the original CW Gossip Girl and got pretty far along in the process.

The working relationship between Paramount and Tom Cruise has been a lucrative one for the two. However, Paramount isn’t a huge studio, at least not the size of some of its competitors, and Tom Cruise is one of its last remaining loyal worldwide names.

“The Batman” is clearly a massive hit and already has fans desperate to know more about future plans for sequels. To that end, and as teased in the past, Warner Bros.

ROSALÍA is taking some much-deserved time off after releasing her album to enjoy a fun day out with her boyfriend, Rauw Alejandro.The MOTOMAMI singer and the reggaetonero were spotted at a soccer match in ROSALÍA’S native Spain, watching a match between the most successful clubs in the country: Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.While the international superstar can’t be seen wearing any merch for either team, the singer was featured in a commercial for FC Barcelona back in 2018, so it’s safe to assume she’s a fan of the club. Luckily for her and all of the fans in attendance rooting for Barcelona, Lionel Messi’s former team ended up victorious, beating real Madrid in a 4 -0 stunner.

Lauren Goodger looked utterly beautiful as she cradled her blooming baby bump and posed for a variety of snaps in her latest pregnancy photoshoot. The 35 year old former TOWIE star was truly beaming as she wore a series of different lingerie bodysuits for the images. Mum-of-one Lauren, who already shares baby daughter Larose, eight months, with her on/off boyfriend Charles Drury, 24, first posed in a striking sunny yellow plunge outfit, as she showed off her incredible tan and growing belly.The next piece was a satin baby pink all-in-one, that also featured a high neckline and showed off the star's gorgeous curves.

Taking part in The Apprentice isn't for the faint hearted, and those hoping to land a life-changing investment from Lord Alan Sugar are even forced to live with their fellow competitors during their time on the show. Candidates all live together in an incredible mansion in Hampstead Heath in London, on the street which has been dubbed 'billionaire's row'.

Heidi Montag believes Lady Gaga is a little monster who sabotaged her singing career. Well over a decade ago, "The Hills" alum and future Grammy winner both worked with producer RedOne. At the time, Heidi was arguably more well known, due to her reality TV career, but Gaga had more of the songwriting chops."People are, like, 'I love Lady Gaga,' and I'm sure she's great, but I have not had the best encounter with her," Heidi said on "The Unpopular with Jacques Peterson" podcast.Heidi recalled wanting to record a song called "Fashion," but she needed Gaga to sign off on her releasing the tune since the "Bad Romance" singer wrote it.

People are being warned about five 'vampire' appliances that can add £290 a year to your energy bill - even when you think they're turned off.

Channing Tatum makes an appearance on The Ellen Show to promote his new movie The Lost City.

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and whose first album dominated the charts last year, led by hit single “Driver's License.” Gregg is also a TikToker, specializing in makeup. They are all nineteen except for D'Amelio, who is seventeen, so I guess one of her parents signed a form for the tattoo? Anyway, they're all young, famous, rich, and seem like happy friends. D'Amelio tagged the tattoo artist——in case you want to hit her up.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.The friends were hanging out after Rodrigo's big night at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, where she was honored with three wins.

Bridgerton newcomer also embraced the sheer look at the show’s season two premiere, opting for a .)By opting for black mesh over the Netflix series’ floral satin, the “Havana” musician proved that corsets are much more than just dress-up—they offer a fresh way to add sex appeal to your outfit, without entering into over-the-top territory. , bustiers are more subtle and low-key; , they’re great for some main character energy.Amazingly, exact top happens to be on (nearly 60% off!) right now, albeit in limited sizing.

Elizabeth Holmes loved to do, which is why it's been incorporated into, Hulu’s true-crime series chronicling the explosive realization that her once groundbreaking biotech startup was built on lies and fraudulent data. While speaking to ET by phone and at the 92Y for their recent Recanati-Kaplan Talks event, Amanda Seyfried and showrunner Elizabeth Meriwether broke down all of Holmes’ awkward dancing and the series’ incredible music cues, from Len’s “Steal My Sunshine” to “Y Control” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. “The music ended up becoming such a big part of the show and it started with the anecdote in the podcast about Elizabeth Holmes dancing in her car alone,” Meriwether says, referring to the ABC News investigative series hosted by Rebecca Jarvis which is adapted from. “That really stuck out to me because I was just really trying to imagine what Elizabeth Holmes is like when nobody’s watching her.”From the very first episode, Holmes is seen dancing by herself at various points throughout the story, whether she’s alone in her room, in the car between investor meetings or lost in her head after a long job.

Courtney Barnett has announced ‘Here And There’, a boutique touring festival with a rotating line-up. Tickets will be available here.The one-day, one-stage festival will be making 15 stops across North America this August and September with a unique line-up set for each city.

A cyber attack at a Scots university has infiltrated vital remote learning systems for over a week.

Broadcast and cable networks carried Joe Biden’s press conference in Brussels, where he is meeting with NATO allies, and reporters keyed in on one possibility: That Russia would use chemical weapons in the Ukraine war.

A Stirling woman egged on her dog to attack police officers as they were trying to carry out her arrest.

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A fateful encounter. Renée Zellweger opened up about how she met her boyfriend, Ant Anstead — and explained his connection to one of her friends.

A senior police officer has warned visitors to Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow that antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated as the good weather returns.

A Shotts social enterprise has been praised by anti-poverty campaigners following its decision to pay the Real Living Wage to employees.

stuck her foot in her mouth with her comments about tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams at the Critics’ Choice Awards March 13 — but insiders told The Post she’ll still win an Oscar on Sunday because the Academy of Motion Pictures Art and Sciences is determined to give the award to a woman.“If the director of ‘CODA’ had been nominated, Jane might be in trouble,” said one Oscars voter of female director Sian Heder. “But Sian wasn’t, so Campion’s fine.”Echoed a second voter: “Not giving it to the only woman out of five directors would be a much bigger non-PC statement.”During her acceptance speech for Best Director at Critics’ Choice, Campion noted her admiration for the Williams sisters — who are the subject and producers of the much-nominated “King Richard” — but said that, unlike in their tennis careers, she has had to compete against men.

Feeder's Grant Nicholas revealed last night that the Welsh band have a new album on the way, on the latest edition of The Record Club with Bowers & Wilkins. 

Lionsgate has promoted David Edwards to Executive Vice President, Global Marketing. In his new role at the studio, he will report to President of Global Marketing, Marisa Liston, overseeing creative, digital and strategy for its global motion picture marketing department.

With NBC’s Chicago slate taking a break for repeats, CBS’ Survivor was the big winner of Wednesday primetime.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's release last week was a huge cause for celebration and a victory - finally - for justice for the mum of one after she was imprisoned in Iran in 2016. LINK This Sunday will be the first Mother’s Day Nazanin and her daughter Gabriella have spent together since they were separated at the airport in Iran when Nazanin was detained.

In a letter to members this morning Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences CEO Dawn Hudson says the 94th Oscars have had the biggest voting turnout in Academy history.

pandemic and US election updates over the last months, Marika Hackman has taken advantage of the time afforded to her during lockdown to record a new album. The London singer-songwriter has chosen some of her favourite songs – from Grimes to Sharon Van Etten, and The Shins to Beyoncé – and has indelibly stamped her style on them.