MESA, Ariz. — Academy Award nominee Mahershala Ali, who is from Oakland and grew up in Hayward, organized a screening of “Moonlight” for the A’s players Thursday night in Scottsdale, Ariz. “He’s an ...

The most potent acting pair to grace the films nominated for this year’s best picture Oscar aren’t Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, singing and dancing their way across “La La Land,” or even Denzel ...

The 43-year-old actor won Best Supporting Actor at Sunday's Academy Awards for his performance in Moonlight, making him the first Muslim actor to win an Oscar. "I just want to thank my wife, who was ...

The 'House of Cards' actor leaves D.C. behind for Oscar buzz and a chance to take on leading roles. At over 6 feet tall, Mahershala Ali cuts a sharp figure, one that has appeared in numerous ...