Susan Stumme

Washington, D.C., United States

Senior Editor, Americas News Desk at Agence France-Presse (AFP)

Senior Editor at Agence France-Presse in DC. Previously in Paris, Hong Kong & Beijing. Views are my own. Medill grad. Hoya Saxa. New Yorker. Pop culture maven

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US judge says 'probable cause' to hold Trump admin in contempt

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Susan Stumme

Susan STUMMEWed, April 16, 2025 at 10:37 PM UTC3 min readA US judge said Wednesday he had found "probable cause" to hold President Donald Trump's administration in contempt in a deportation case, raising the stakes in the White House's confrontation with the justice system. The White House said it planned an "immediate" appeal to the decision by District Judge James Boasberg, who had ordered the government to halt flights of more than 200 alleged gang Venezuelan members to El Salvador.
Zoe Saldana: From sci-fi blockbusters to Oscars glory

1 month ago | japantoday.com | Susan Stumme

Zoe Saldana was nearly unrecognizable as a blue Na'vi princess in the "Avatar" franchise, and wore green makeup to play the reformed assassin Gamora in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" films. But in the psychedelic narco-musical "Emilia Perez," for which she won an Oscar on Sunday, the performer of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent spoke, sang and even rapped in her native Spanish -- fully inhabiting her own Afro-Latina skin.
Oscars red carpet: 'Wicked,' white and lots of sparkle

1 month ago | news-journal.com | Susan Stumme

After a long season of red carpet events, Hollywood's top stars brought their best fashion yet to the Oscars on Sunday. While some A-listers matched their looks to their roles (hello, cast of "Wicked"), others went for classic old school Hollywood glamour. Here is a glimpse at some of the red carpet looks at the Dolby Theatre:The land of Oz is full of dramatic fashion statements in "Wicked," and the film's stars did not disappoint at the Dolby Theatre.
Zoe Saldana: from sci-fi blockbusters to Oscars glory

1 month ago | bhpioneer.com | Susan Stumme

Zoe Saldana was nearly unrecognizable as a blue Na'vi princess in the "Avatar" franchise, and wore green makeup to play the reformed assassin Gamora in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" films. But in the psychedelic narco-musical "Emilia Perez," for which she won an Oscar on Sunday, the performer of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent spoke, sang and even rapped in her native Spanish -- fully inhabiting her own Afro-Latina skin.
Oscars red carpet: 'Wicked,' white and lots of sparkle

1 month ago | hpenews.com | Susan Stumme

After a long season of red carpet events, Hollywood's top stars brought their best fashion yet to the Oscars on Sunday. While some A-listers matched their looks to their roles (hello, cast of "Wicked"), others went for classic old school Hollywood glamour. kAmw6C6 :D 2 8=:>AD6 2E D@>6 @7 E96 C65 42CA6E =@@<D 2E E96 s@=3J %962EC6ik^Amk9am\ V(:4<65V 72D9:@? \k^9amkAm%96 =2?5 @7 ~K :D 7F== @7 5C2>2E:4 72D9:@? DE2E6>6?ED :? Q(:4<65[Q 2?5 E96 7:=>VD DE2CD 56=:G6C65 2 76H >@C6 @?
Kieran Culkin: from child actor to Oscar winner

1 month ago | thepress.net | Susan Stumme

Kieran Culkin on Sunday capped a remarkable year by winning the Oscar for best supporting actor for his work in "A Real Pain," a bittersweet look at family, friendships and Jewish loss stemming from the Holocaust. The 42-year-old Culkin -- the frontrunner throughout Hollywood's awards season -- bested Yura Borisov ("Anora"), Edward Norton ("A Complete Unknown"), Guy Pearce ("The Brutalist") and Jeremy Strong ("The Apprentice").
Oscars red carpet: 'Wicked,' white and lots of sparkle

1 month ago | cbs19news.com | Susan Stumme

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Oscars red carpet: 'Wicked,' white and lots of sparkle

1 month ago | starvedrock.media | Susan Stumme

After a long season of red carpet events, Hollywood's top stars brought their best fashion yet to the Oscars on Sunday. While some A-listers matched their looks to their roles (hello, cast of "Wicked"), others went for classic old school Hollywood glamour. Here is a glimpse at some of the red carpet looks at the Dolby Theatre:- 'Wicked' fashion -The land of Oz is full of dramatic fashion statements in "Wicked," and the film's stars did not disappoint at the Dolby Theatre.
Kieran Culkin: from child actor to Oscar winner

1 month ago | mtdemocrat.com | Susan Stumme

Kieran Culkin on Sunday capped a remarkable year by winning the Oscar for best supporting actor for his work in "A Real Pain," a bittersweet look at family, friendships and Jewish loss stemming from the Holocaust. The 42-year-old Culkin -- the frontrunner throughout Hollywood's awards season -- bested Yura Borisov ("Anora"), Edward Norton ("A Complete Unknown"), Guy Pearce ("The Brutalist") and Jeremy Strong ("The Apprentice").
Oscars red carpet: 'Wicked,' white and lots of sparkle

1 month ago | rochsent.com | Susan Stumme

After a long season of red carpet events, Hollywood's top stars brought their best fashion yet to the Oscars on Sunday. While some A-listers matched their looks to their roles (hello, cast of "Wicked"), others went for classic old school Hollywood glamour. kAmw6C6 :D 2 8=:>AD6 2E D@>6 @7 E96 C65 42CA6E =@@<D 2E E96 s@=3J %962EC6ik^Amk9am\ V(:4<65V 72D9:@? \k^9amkAm%96 =2?5 @7 ~K :D 7F== @7 5C2>2E:4 72D9:@? DE2E6>6?ED :? Q(:4<65[Q 2?5 E96 7:=>VD DE2CD 56=:G6C65 2 76H >@C6 @?