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US actor Will Smith accepts the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for "King Richard" onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022. Picture: Robyn Beck / AFP

Oscar

Will Smith channels 'fierce defender' in 'King Richard' Oscar win

By AFP

The charismatic 53-year-old rapper-turned-actor received the movie world's highest honor for his portrayal of the father of tennis greats Venus and Serena...

  • This file photo taken on 21 May 2019 shows Shanghai SIPG's Oscar celebrating after scoring a goal during the AFC Champions League football match between Shanghai SIPG and Ulsan Hyundai in Shanghai. Picture: AFP

    Brazilian star Oscar says he would play for China

    Under current rules, the 28-year-old cannot switch to play for another country because he featured for Brazil in official competition, including the 2014 World Cup in his homeland.

    709 days ago
  • Music mogul Simon Cowell. Picture: @justsimoncowell/Instagram.

    Simon Cowell 'wants to win an Oscar'

    A source told the 'Mail on Sunday' newspaper: "Simon has talked openly about wanting to win an Oscar.

    1073 days ago
  • (L-R) Actor Paul OKeefe, actress Patty Duke and actor Eddie Applegate attend the Social Security Administration Reunites the cast of The Patty Duke Show press conference at the Paley Center for Media on March 23, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. Picture: AFP/Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

    Actress Patty Duke dies at 69

    In 1963 Duke became the youngest recipient of an Oscar at the age of 16.

    2289 days ago
  • Progressive Women's Movement spokesperson Jacqui Mofokeng believes Oscar Pistorius should have received a longer sentence. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Mofokeng: Pistorius should get 10 to 15 years, with no parole

    The Progressive Women’s Movement’s Jacqui Mofokeng, who regularly attended the Oscar Pistorius trial, says it will call on the justice minister to investigate decisions made by the parole board over the past year.

    2511 days ago
  • FILE: Oscar Pistorius during his sentencing at the High Court in Pretoria on 21 October 2014. Picture: Pool.

    Oscar Pistorius could be out on parole in two months

    Oscar Pistorius will be able to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest.

    2671 days ago
  • FILE: Oscar Pistorius in court. Picture: Pool

    SCA to decide whether Oscar Pistorius is a murderer or not

    Oscar Pistorius's conviction will now be argued in the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein.

    2765 days ago
  • FILE: Oscar Pistorius leaves the High Court in Pretoria. Picture: Christa van der Walt/EWN.

    Pistorius case: Masipa to decide on leave to appeal

    The state will today know whether it can take the conviction and sentencing to the SCA for review.

    2766 days ago
  • (L-R) Harry Belafonte, Hayao Miyazaki, Jean-Claude Carrière and actress Maureen O’Hara pose with their Honorary Awards. Picture: AFP

    Oscar in hand, Harry Belafonte exhorts Hollywood on human rights

    The 87-year-old Belafonte received the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, an honorary Oscar.

    2795 days ago
  • FILE: Oscar Pistorius arrives at the High Court in Pretoria on 21 October 2014. Picture: Pool.

    Prosecution, defence wait for Masipa's decision on Pistorius appeal battle

    The judge's interpretation of the legal principle of dolus eventualis lies at the heart of the appeal.

    2797 days ago
  • 'Dollars' Evantualis expalined...

    'Dollars' Eventualis explained...

    'Dollars' Eventualis explained...

    2814 days ago
  • Oscar Pistorius. Picture: Christa van der Walt/EWN

    Pistorius trial: Nel pushes for 10-year sentence

    State prosecutor Gerrie Nel says Pistorius is not the victim and called for a minimum sentence of 10 years.

    2818 days ago
  • Oscar Pistorius leaves the Pretoria High Court on 16 October 2014. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Oscar Pistorius trial: State wraps up arguments

    Final heads of argument will now be heard in the High Court in Pretoria on Friday.

    2819 days ago
  • Aimee Pistorius. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN

    Kebble killer accused of threatening Pistorius’s sister

    Police escorted the family out of court after the alleged incident at the High Court in Pretoria.

    2820 days ago
  • Oscar Plays the Victim

    Oscar Plays the Victim

    Oscar Plays the Victim

    2822 days ago
  • Paralympian Oscar Pistorius is seen during judgment in his murder trial at the High Court in Pretoria on Friday, 12 September 2014. Picture: Pool.

    'Firearm negligence, firearm conviction may lead to prison sentence for Pistorius'

    The athlete was on Friday convicted of culpable homicide and firearm negligence.

    2852 days ago
  • Oscar Pistorius arriving under heavy police guard at the High Court in Pretoria ahead of judgment in his murder trial on 12 September 2014. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Oscar Pistorius acquitted on two charges

    The athlete was acquitted of possession of illegal ammunition and shooting out of a sunroof.

    2854 days ago
  • A 'foot' in his mouth

    Put a 'foot' in it...

    Put a 'foot' in it...

    2854 days ago
  • Oscar Pistorius leaves the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on 7 August 2014. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Pistorius trial: Roux strikes back

    The defence began its closing arguments in the North Gauteng High Court this afternoon.

    2889 days ago
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