Ready for the Oscars? Five stories you need to know first
Here are five stories that have shaken up this year's Oscars season.
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Kiwi writer on cusp of Oscar hat-trick
McCarten talks to Steve Braunias about Bohemian Rhapsody and earlier stars' Oscar wins.
What's in the Oscars' goodie bags?
As the Academy gifts stress-relievers, Celia Walden asks how the A-list got so anxious.
Oscars nominees' $100k gift bags
Other freebies for the Hollywood stars will include private "phobia relief" sessions.
'So excited!': Bette Midler to perform at Oscars
The one and only Bette Midler will take to the Oscars stage next week.
Why Oscar picks could be black and white
Monochrome full of colour and the promise of better things to come
From pride to prejudice: Moonlight overshadowed
Two years ago, Director Barry Jenkins received the Academy Award for Moonlight.
Oscars to go without host for first time in 30 years
The Academy has reportedly confirmed there will be no host this year.
Netflix enlists big guns for Oscar
US streaming giant enlists Angelina Jolie as the film's Hollywood champion.
Angelina Jolie heads Netflix's $36m Oscars bid
Netflix is doing everything it can to ensure Roma is a real Oscars contender.
'Disgusting': Mum's outrage over true-crime Oscar film
Two boys brutally killed a 2-year-old 26 years ago, now that story's an Oscar film
Bradley Cooper, Emily Blunt among surprising Oscar snubs
The nominees for the 91st Academy Awards have been announced, with some surprises.
Whoopi Goldberg to host the Oscars 2019?
The 63-year-old media mogul has already hosted the prestigious ceremony four-times.
Oscar frontrunners are films you may have seen
This year's Oscar race is one of the most wide open in recent memory
Kevin Hart steps down from hosting Oscars over controversial tweets
Decision comes following an outcry over previous anti-gay tweets by the comedian.
Kevin Hart's homophobic tweets resurface after he is announced as Oscars host
Several tweets used various homophobic slurs.
Oscars president investigated for sexual harassment
Oscars president John Bailey is facing three claims of sexual harassment
Cosby and Polanski expelled from Oscars academy
Cosby was convicted of sexual assault, while Polanski admitted statutory rape of a 13yo.
Oscars president hit by sexual harassment complaints
Three claims of sexual misconduct reportedly lodged against Academy president.
Were the Oscars a case of representation or tokenism?
The Oscars are copping a lot flack for tokenism but do we just need to take a step back?
Trump trolls Oscar ratings: 'No stars, except for me'
Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel is copping a fair share of the blame for low ratings.
Key stars forgotten for 'in memoriam' Oscars tribute
Where was Adam West, Glen Campbell, Powers Boothe, and Dorothy Malone - among others?
After Gary Oldman's Oscar win, people are bringing up his assault allegation
Assault allegations from 2001 have come back to haunt Gary Oldman after his Oscar win.
Emma Watson's hilarious response to tattoo fail
Actress Emma Watson took to the Oscars red carpet sporting a new tattoo on her arm.
15 weird and wonderful Oscar moments - and the film that was snubbed
In all the hoopla over dresses, speeches and winners, here's what you may have missed.
Maori singer's 'glorious' Oscars moment
New Zealand was well-represented at the Oscars, including this "glorious" performance
Jimmy Kimmel's $17,999 giveaway at the Oscars
Jimmy Kimmel is desperate to keep today's Oscars show running on time. Here's his big idea
Kiwi talks Oscar pressure: 'It's unrelenting'
Anthony McCarten compares Oscars to "going to three weddings a day for four months".
'Talking poop opus' stinks up the Razzies
The Emoji Movie has cleaned up the Razzies, scoring four trophies at the anti-Oscars.
How to watch the Oscars without going insane
It's Oscars day tomorrow. Here's how to soldier through the tough parts like a champ.
Weekend Rewind: Kiwis at the Oscars
NZ On Screen's Zara Potts looks back on some Kiwi Oscar nominations and wins.
Oscars gaffe presenters to get second shot
After one of the biggest gaffes in Oscar history, these two get a second chance.
How good is your Oscar knowledge?
Get quizzing and find out how good your knowledge about the Oscars is right here.
Will Ryan Seacrest get shunned at the Oscars?
Ryan Seacrest could reportedly be shunned by a number of top Oscars stars.