DuVernay credits a filmmaking book for sparking her interest and inspiring her to start making films during her free time, eventually transitioning to working full-time as a director after completing her first three projects.
Anne Carson has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature by the Swedish Academy, receiving a significant award of 12 million Swedish kronor alongside the prestigious prize.
Donald Trump announced that former baseball pitcher Roger Clemens will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Chemists Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on untangling the mysteries of mirror images in molecules.
Eva Marie Saint has passed away at the age of 102 after a long and distinguished career in acting.
Legendary actress Eva Marie Saint has passed away at the age of 102 after a six-decade film career.
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's latest film, Fjord, has made a splash at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in May, taking home the top prize of the Palme d'Or award.
