Oscar Host Regina Hall Steps Out for Spirit Awards 2022 With Rosario Dawson, Helen Hunt & More

It’s hard to believe that it’s actually Regina Hall‘s first time going to the Oscars – but that’s absolutely the case!

, director Kenneth Branagh is telling his most personal story yet, about a young boy and his family living in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in the 1960s, at the beginning of the period known as «The Troubles,» in which division between factions of Catholics/nationalists and Protestants/unionists led to violent clashes, riots and bombings. Branagh, who grew up in Belfast, before moving away at age 9 to escape The Troubles, found his star for the film in 11-year-old Jude Hill, who plays Buddy, a wide-eyed, fun-loving character based on the director and screenwriter himself. is seen through Buddy's eyes — and Hill marveled about seeing his face on a massive Hollywood billboard when he joined ET's Denny Directo for an in-studio chat this week.«It's kind of crazy,» the young actor admitted. «I mean, my face, and a bunch of people seeing it every single day.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorWanda Sykes has a very specific memory of hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in 2009. “I shushed the first lady,” Sykes tells me, laughing. “I was sitting next to Michelle Obama and going over my notes, and she was trying to make conversation.

It’s that time of year again — when Hollywood residents, tourists and businesses must get ready for disruptions. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the City of Los Angeles have released the street and sidewalk closures for Oscar week and the in-person 94th annual Academy Awards on March 27.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorRegina Hall is getting ready to roast her Hollywood peers when she co-hosts this year’s Oscars with Wanda Sykes and Amy Schumer.“We’re really excited to celebrate film and make fun of people, too,” Hall told me Friday while promoting her new horror movie “Master.”She added, “I was like, ‘Do you think we’re going to have friends after?’ No, we’re going to. Hopefully everyone will know anything that’s said or done, it’s all in fun. It is the point.

Regina Hall surrounds herself with her co-stars at the premiere of her new movie, Master, held at Metrograph in New York City on Thursday night (March 10).

Having fun with fashion! From funky pantsuits to bright colored dresses, stars didn’t disappoint in the fashion department at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Sunday, March 6. 

The cast of Mass was honored at the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards at the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday afternoon (March 6) in Santa Monica, Calif.

It was an afternoon to honor the best in independent film at the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards!

Simon Rex takes the podium after winning Best Actor at the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards at the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday afternoon (March 6) in Santa Monica, Calif.

Julia Fox is ready for a big night out.

Kristen Stewart is all smiles on the red carpet!

Troy Kotsur is on a winning streak!

Lily James is showing off her chic style on the red carpet!

Dianna Agron is back on the red carpet!

Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard are a perfect pair!

Sebastian Stan and Daisy Edgar-Jones are ready for the awards!

Andrew Garfield is looking sharp!

Sosie Bacon and Scoot McNairy are such a sweet couple on the red carpet!

Isabelle Fuhrman and Amy Forsyth step out on the blue carpet at the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards at the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday afternoon (March 6) in Santa Monica, Calif.