Writer/director Adam McKay tells me about his cousins in Tyrone - and how he wrote Don’t Look Up by a County Cavan lake ⁦BBC Newsline⁩ ⁦BBC News NI⁩

JJ Abrams (of Star Wars/Star Trek and too many others to mention). He’s just started working on a U2 biopic for Netflix - but who should play Bono?? ⁦BBC Newsline⁩ ⁦BBC News NI⁩

It’s here!! The Oscars is about to get underway. I’m here for BBC Newsline How will Sir Ken Branagh’s film Belfast do? Up in 7 categories - we’ll find out soon!! BBC News NI

First category involving “Belfast” is announced: the Oscar goes to “Dune” for Best Sound. One down, six to go BBC Newsline BBC News NI

Belfast’s Dame Judi Dench loses out to an emotional Ariana DeBose in the Best Supporting Actress category for West Side Story BBC News NI

Congratulations to Troy Kotsur who has won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar, ahead of Belfast’s Ciaran Hinds BBC News NI

CONGRATULATIONS Sir Kenneth Branagh!! He has just won the Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars! ⁦BBC News NI⁩

Sir Kenneth Branagh says his Best Original Screenplay win is a great tribute to his family, whose story inspired Belfast. He also thanked NI Screen, the “amazing” city of Belfast and the “fabulous” island of Ireland BBC Newsline BBC News NI

Sir Van Morrison loses out to Billie Eilish in the Best Song Category #oscars BBC News NI

Best Director Oscar goes to…. Jane Campion for The Power of the Dog, beating Sir Kenneth Branagh amongst others BBC News NI

“Them’s the breaks”: Coverage of Boris Johnson’s resignation has pushed #bbcnewsline back to 6.50pm this evening. Do join us then - we’ll have Sara Girvin in London, Nicola McCarthy in Southampton and a lot in between. BBC One 6.50pm 📺

#bbcnewsline is on at the slightly later time of 7.30pm this eve, due to the football. At least we get to watch the match...⚽️

This is very sad news. Kim had such a wonderfully warm presence on air, she made getting up early on Saturday and Sunday mornings a pleasure. Thinking of all her family and friends. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northe…

So very sad to hear this news. Dr Phoenix was a delight to interview and was always so kind and patient. Such knowledge and intellect, yet he wore it all so lightly. He will be greatly missed. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northe…

At Laganside Courts for the sentencing of former British soldier David Holden, convicted of the manslaughter of 23 year old Aidan McAnespie in 1988. Expected to get underway around 1pm.

David Holden has received a suspended sentence for the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in 1988. He was sentenced to three years in prison, suspended for three years. BBC News NI

Main St in Moira remains closed after a road accident earlier this afternoon. Ambulance Service says two patients were taken to hospital. Their conditions aren’t known.

'An Irish Goodbye' is taking home the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film! #Oscars95

What a picture! What a story! Congratulations to everyone involved with An Irish Goodbye

Very sad to hear of Hugh Russell’s passing. Couldn’t have met a kinder, more patient man. And a truly great photographer. Condolences to his family and all his Irish News friends and colleagues.