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Lynette Howell Taylor Re-elected President of Motion Picture Academy

Lynette Howell Taylor, the 47-year-old producer of "A Star Is Born," has been re-elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, beginning a second consecutive term as the organization approaches its 100th anniversary. She is the 37th person to hold the office and hails from Liverpool, England. The election was held by the Board of Governors, which also selected other officers for the 2026-2027 term. Film composer Lesley Barber was re-elected vice president and chair of the Membership Committee, while David Dinerstein, a marketing and public relations executive, was elected to an officer position. The Academy, which oversees the Oscars, continues to evolve under Howell Taylor's leadership, focusing on diversity and industry engagement. The re-election comes as the organization prepares for its centennial celebrations.

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