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Business Recorder
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Business Recorder
Tom Cruise to receive honorary Oscar in career first
LOS ANGELES, United States: US actor and film producer Tom Cruise will receive an honorary Oscar ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards, the organizers said Tuesday, marking a career first for the Hollywood veteran. Cruise was selected to receive a statuette for his contributions to cinema, along with choreographer Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas. Dolly Parton will also be awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her decades-long humanitarian work, with the trophies presented at the Academy's 16th Governors Awards event in November. Cruise, 62, has had four Oscar nominations but has never won the prestigious prize, despite achieving global fame for his roles in action films 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Top Gun.' 'Tom Cruise's incredible commitment to our filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunts community has inspired us all,' the Academy said in a statement. It praised him as 'one of the most recognized and highest-grossing actors of all time' and noted his commitment to performing all of his own stunts. Allen, 75, was recognized for her five-decade career that has included choreographing the Academy Awards ceremony seven times and working on films including 1995 rom-com 'Forget Paris.' Meanwhile, Thomas was saluted for his production work on titles such as 'Malcolm X' and 'Do the Right Thing.'
IOL News
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton and other icons to be honoured at 2025 Governors Awards
Tom Cruise will be presented with an Honorary Oscar award at the 16th annual Governors Awards being hosted later this year. Image: Instagram Hollywood is set to honour some of its most illustrious talents at the 16th Governors Awards taking place in November. Iconic actor and producer Tom Cruise, celebrated choreographer and actress Debbie Allen and visionary production designer Wynn Thomas will receive prestigious Honorary Awards. Music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton will be recognised with the prestigious Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. Dolly Parton. Image: Instagram Academy President Janet Yang expressed the significance of this year's selection. "This year's Governors Awards will celebrate four legendary individuals whose extraordinary careers and commitment to our filmmaking community continue to leave a lasting impact.' She added that Allen's contributions as a trailblazing choreographer and actor have captivated generations, while Cruise's commitment to the theatrical experience and the stunts community has inspired many within the industry. Despite being one of Hollywood's most bankable stars, Cruise has been nominated four times for an Oscar, never having taken home the coveted statue. His nominations include Best Actor recognitions for "Born on the Fourth of July" and "Jerry Maguire", as well as a Best Supporting Actor nod for "Magnolia" and a Best Picture nomination as producer of "Top Gun: Maverick". Allen, a force in the entertainment world for nearly five decades, has contributed significantly to both stage and screen, choreographing the Academy Awards ceremony on seven occasions. Her accomplishments span numerous films, including "Forget Paris" and "The Six Triple Eight", alongside her roles as producer and actor in well-regarded productions like "Fame" and "Ragtime". Celebrated choreographer and "Grey's Anatomy" actress Debbie Allen. Image: Instagram. Thomas has also made a lasting mark in the film industry. Beginning his career with Spike Lee's "She's Gotta Have It", he collaborated on notable works such as "Do the Right Thing" and "Malcolm X". Production designer Wynn Thomas. Image: Instagram.
RTÉ News
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Tom Cruise and Dolly Parton to receive honorary Oscars
Tom Cruise and Dolly Parton will receive honorary Oscars ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards, organisers have said, marking career firsts for the showbusiness legends. Cruise was selected to receive a statuette for his contributions to cinema, along with choreographer Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas. Parton will also be awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her decades-long humanitarian work, with the trophies presented at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' 16th Governors Awards event in November. Cruise, 62, has had four Oscar nominations but has never won the prestigious prize, despite achieving global fame for his roles in the action franchises Mission: Impossible and Top Gun. "Tom Cruise's incredible commitment to our filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunts community has inspired us all," the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said in a statement. It praised him as "one of the most recognised and highest-grossing actors of all time" and noted his commitment to performing all of his own stunts. Parton, 79, has twice been nominated for Oscars in the Original Song category, for Travellin' Thru from the road movie Transamerica and for Nine to Five from the comedy 9 to 5. Fame star Allen, 75, was recognised for her five-decade career that has included choreographing the Academy Awards ceremony seven times and working on films including the 1995 rom-com Forget Paris. Thomas was saluted for his production work on films such as Malcolm X and Do the Right Thing.
Toronto Sun
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Tom Cruise to receive honorary Oscar in career first
Sameer AL-DOUMY/AFP/File Photo by Sameer AL-DOUMY / AFP/File Tom Cruise will receive an honorary Oscar ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards, the organizers said Tuesday, marking a career first for the Hollywood veteran. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Cruise was selected to receive a statuette for his contributions to cinema, along with choreographer Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas. Dolly Parton will also be awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her decades-long humanitarian work, with the trophies presented at the Academy's 16th Governors Awards event in November. Cruise, 62, has had four Oscar nominations but has never won the prestigious prize, despite achieving global fame for his roles in action films 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Top Gun.' 'Tom Cruise's incredible commitment to our filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunts community has inspired us all,' the Academy said in a statement. It praised him as 'one of the most recognized and highest-grossing actors of all time' and noted his commitment to performing all of his own stunts. Allen, 75, was recognized for her five-decade career that has included choreographing the Academy Awards ceremony seven times and working on films including 1995 rom-com 'Forget Paris.' Meanwhile, Thomas was saluted for his production work on titles such as 'Malcolm X' and 'Do the Right Thing.' Read More Toronto Maple Leafs Canada NHL Toronto Maple Leafs Music
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tom Cruise to receive honorary Oscar in career first
US actor and film producer Tom Cruise will receive an honorary Oscar ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards, the organizers said Tuesday, marking a career first for the Hollywood veteran. Cruise was selected to receive a statuette for his contributions to cinema, along with choreographer Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas. Dolly Parton will also be awarded the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her decades-long humanitarian work, with the trophies presented at the Academy's 16th Governors Awards event in November. Cruise, 62, has had four Oscar nominations but has never won the prestigious prize, despite achieving global fame for his roles in action films "Mission: Impossible" and "Top Gun." "Tom Cruise's incredible commitment to our filmmaking community, to the theatrical experience, and to the stunts community has inspired us all," the Academy said in a statement. It praised him as "one of the most recognized and highest-grossing actors of all time" and noted his commitment to performing all of his own stunts. Allen, 75, was recognized for her five-decade career that has included choreographing the Academy Awards ceremony seven times and working on films including 1995 rom-com "Forget Paris." Meanwhile, Thomas was saluted for his production work on titles such as "Malcolm X" and "Do the Right Thing." rfo-bjt/dw
