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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 18 (UPI) -- Actor Samuel L. Jackson will host the Independent Film project's upcoming 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards, organizers announced Tuesday.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Another major piece of this year's Oscar puzzle will fit into place Sunday, with the handing out of the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- In much the same way as the 2004 presidential campaign gave political bloggers an opportunity to gain influence in the national political debate, the upcoming Hollywood awards season is also giving the blogosphere an opening to throw its weight around in

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- "Sideways," a comedy about great expectations and disappointing outcomes in the lives of its characters, led the way with six nominations Tuesday when nominees

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- The comedy "Sideways" led the field with six nominations as nominees were announced in Los Angeles Tuesday for the 20th Independent Spirit Awards.