The smiling winners all thank "the Academy" on the Oscars stage. But who is the group behind the Academy Awards, and how is ...

Oscar winners are selected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), a professional organization comprising over 10,000 members from various sectors of the film industry. The Academy ...

The 97th annual Academy Awards was a night of anticipated twists and turns that never manifested. Void of nearly any surprises (except that Best Actress category, more on that in a moment), the Oscars ...

The 97th Academy Awards are finally upon us and it's time to watch the show and discover the winners of the most prestigious award in Hollywood. The Oscars are back in their normal routine playing out ...

Jordan Freiman is a news editor for CBSNews.com. He covers breaking news, trending stories, sports and crime. Jordan has previously worked at Spin and Death and Taxes. Sean Baker, who directed, edited ...

Taking home an Academy Award trophy can earn you prestige and the admiration of your peers. Research has also shown that having an Oscar on your mantle can help you live longer. Numerous studies over ...