Updated Oscar Projections As Wave of Top Contenders Are Released

THR’s awards columnist updates his projections. These projections reflect Scott Feinberg’s personal impressions (from screenings), publicly available information (release dates, genres, talent rosters and teasers/trailers often offer valuable clues), historical considerations (how other films with similar pedigrees have resonated), precursor awards (some awards groups have historically correlated with the Academy more than others) and consultations… Read More Updated Oscar Projections As Wave of Top Contenders Are Released

Oscars: Shaq Enters the Race With Basketball Doc ‘Killer Bees’ (Exclusive)

The Lakers legend and fellow producer Larry Gagosian, the noted art dealer/gallerist, will bring the film to Hollywood for a special screening and reception on Oct. 24. “I’ve been to the Hamptons 20 times,” Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal told me on Friday when I spoke with him exclusively about his entrance into the… Read More Oscars: Shaq Enters the Race With Basketball Doc ‘Killer Bees’ (Exclusive)

LeBron James Loved It When Kendrick Lamar Showed Up At Lakers Practice

Life in Los Angeles for the Lakers is a bit different than in past seasons. There’s always glitz and glamour, but LeBron James makes them a significantly more interesting team than in previous years. That won’t always translate into the win column, as it failed to on opening night against Sauce Castillo and the Trail… Read More LeBron James Loved It When Kendrick Lamar Showed Up At Lakers Practice

Review: Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter V” Does His Legacy Justice

There’s a special ambiance that permeates the air whenever Lil Wayne drops a Carter project. It’s a remarkable occasion seeing that none of the projects hold a classic album distinction in the traditional sense. But that’s because Lil Wayne doesn’t adhere to any traditional rap guidelines. His place in Hip Hop’s pantheon can be difficult… Read More Review: Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter V” Does His Legacy Justice

Adam Levine & Maroon 5 Reacts: Rihanna Declines Super Bowl Performance

Here’s what Adam Levine and the rest of Maroon 5 would ‘love’ to do at the Super Bowl LIII Halftime show, should Rihanna take up her reported offer to perform. HL has the EXCLUSIVE scoop! Maroon 5 and its lead singer Adam Levine, 39, are hoping Rihanna, 30, has a change of heart. They don’t… Read More Adam Levine & Maroon 5 Reacts: Rihanna Declines Super Bowl Performance

‘Transgender’ Could Be Defined Out of Existence Under Trump Administration

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is considering narrowly defining gender as a biological, immutable condition determined by genitalia at birth, the most drastic move yet in a governmentwide effort to roll back recognition and protections of transgender people under federal civil rights law. A series of decisions by the Obama administration loosened the legal concept… Read More ‘Transgender’ Could Be Defined Out of Existence Under Trump Administration