![AR Rahman urges young composers to embrace their individuality AR Rahman urges young composers to embrace their individuality](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41720495734_ARRahman.jpg)
AR Rahman urges young composers to embrace their individuality
The Oscar award winner to perform at National Stadium Bukit Jalil on July 27.
Tue Jul 09 2024
![FACTBOX - Full list of Oscar winners at the 96th Academy Awards FACTBOX - Full list of Oscar winners at the 96th Academy Awards](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710125134_OsageTribalSingers.jpg)
FACTBOX - Full list of Oscar winners at the 96th Academy Awards
Oppenheimer capped off the Oscars 2024 with seven awards.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![Strong silhouettes, sparkles dominate Oscars red carpet Strong silhouettes, sparkles dominate Oscars red carpet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61710114645_Hollywood.jpg)
Strong silhouettes, sparkles dominate Oscars red carpet
Dresses with strong silhouettes, sparkles on both women and men and a splash of Barbie-inspired pink dominated the Oscars red carpet.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![Stars arrive at the Oscars, hundreds march for Palestinians Stars arrive at the Oscars, hundreds march for Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71710112916_JimmyKimmel.jpg)
Stars arrive at the Oscars, hundreds march for Palestinians
Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel was set to return for the fourth time to emcee the film industry's highest honors.
Sun Mar 10 2024
!['Barbenheimer' mania fuels US gambling on the Oscars 'Barbenheimer' mania fuels US gambling on the Oscars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81690174297_Oppenheimer.jpg)
'Barbenheimer' mania fuels US gambling on the Oscars
Gamblers can put their money on top prizes such as best picture, actor or actress, or take a chance on lower-profile categories.
Wed Mar 06 2024
!['Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer' lead SAG nominations on road to Oscars 'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer' lead SAG nominations on road to Oscars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81690174297_Oppenheimer.jpg)
'Barbie,' 'Oppenheimer' lead SAG nominations on road to Oscars
The SAG awards are closely watched as actors form the largest group of voters for the Oscars in March.
Thu Jan 11 2024
![Taylor Swift, Ke Huy Quan, Austin Butler join Hollywood's film academy Taylor Swift, Ke Huy Quan, Austin Butler join Hollywood's film academy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51688015984_KeHuyQuan.jpg)
Taylor Swift, Ke Huy Quan, Austin Butler join Hollywood's film academy
They were among more than 300 people selected to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group that awards the Oscars.
Thu Jun 29 2023
![Japan's Ryuichi Sakamoto, composer of 'The Last Emperor' score, dies aged 71 Japan's Ryuichi Sakamoto, composer of 'The Last Emperor' score, dies aged 71](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/81680479217_RyuichiSakamoto.jpg)
Japan's Ryuichi Sakamoto, composer of 'The Last Emperor' score, dies aged 71
Ryuichi Sakamoto the Oscar-winning Japanese composer is well known for his scores for "The Last Emperor", "Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence".
Mon Apr 03 2023
![Rihanna wins the Oscars fashion parade with the most-searched look Rihanna wins the Oscars fashion parade with the most-searched look](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71678855994_RIHANNA.jpg)
Rihanna wins the Oscars fashion parade with the most-searched look
Rihanna showed off her baby bump in a particularly audacious sheer dress adorned with leather bands designed by Alaa.
Wed Mar 15 2023
![Unconventional 'Everything Everywhere' wins best picture at the Oscars Unconventional 'Everything Everywhere' wins best picture at the Oscars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41678680341_OSCARS.jpg)
Unconventional 'Everything Everywhere' wins best picture at the Oscars
The movie claimed a ground-breaking awards season and became the most-awarded best picture winner with seven Oscars.
Mon Mar 13 2023
![Michelle Yeoh makes Oscars history - A Malaysian trailblazer! Michelle Yeoh makes Oscars history - A Malaysian trailblazer!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71678678263_MichelleYeoh.jpg)
Michelle Yeoh makes Oscars history - A Malaysian trailblazer!
From Ipoh to the Oscars, Michelle Yeoh's journey to success is a true inspiration for all.
Mon Mar 13 2023
!['The Whale' star Brendan Fraser claims best actor at the Oscars 'The Whale' star Brendan Fraser claims best actor at the Oscars](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61678678468_OSCARS.jpg)
'The Whale' star Brendan Fraser claims best actor at the Oscars
Fraser won his first Oscar award for his performance as a 600-pound gay man trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter.
Mon Mar 13 2023
![Angela Bassett becomes Marvel's first actor nominated for an Oscar Angela Bassett becomes Marvel's first actor nominated for an Oscar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71674714568_AngelaBassett.jpg)
Angela Bassett becomes Marvel's first actor nominated for an Oscar
Bassett is a favorite to win at the Oscars on March 12, having already secured a Golden Globe and a Critics Choice award for the role.
Thu Jan 26 2023
![Malaysia will always have a special place for AR Rahman Malaysia will always have a special place for AR Rahman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71672823525_ARRahman.jpg)
Malaysia will always have a special place for AR Rahman
The Oscar-winning Indian music composer is set to perform in Malaysia at the Stadium Bukit Jalil on Jan 28.
Wed Jan 04 2023
![Will Smith on slapping Chris Rock at Oscars: 'I lost it' Will Smith on slapping Chris Rock at Oscars: 'I lost it'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71648873541_WillSmithcriesa.jpg)
Will Smith on slapping Chris Rock at Oscars: 'I lost it'
Will Smith recalls the incident that overshadowed the Oscars ceremony in an interview with Trevor Noah.
Wed Nov 30 2022