Hollywood’s biggest night of the year was its usual festival of glitz, humor, emotional actors and some overly-long speeches. Here are some of the standout moments from the 97th Academy…
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Mikey Madison springs Oscar surprise for ‘Anora’
For Mikey Madison, the first time is definitely a charm. The 25-year-old American won the best actress Oscar Sunday for her first major film role in “Anora,” in which she…
Oz, Bond and Quincy Jones: Oscars a musical ode to film icons
The Oscars gala traditionally features performances of all the tracks nominated for best original song — this year, the ceremony on Sunday bucked norms, but musical numbers still punctuated the…
‘Anora,’ a sex worker tragicomedy, wins best picture at Oscars
“Anora,” a tragicomic Cinderella story set in a murky modern world of New York strippers, Russian billionaires and incompetent gangsters, won the coveted Oscar for best picture on Sunday. Balancing…
Toasts to LA and consolation drinks flow backstage at Oscars
At the Oscars all eyes tend to focus on the winners, but backstage can be a lot more fun if you’re out of the running. “It’s a great category!” said…
Small-budget sex worker romp ‘Anora’ triumphs at Oscars
Independent film “Anora” — the tale of a sex worker whose marriage to the son of a Russian oligarch quickly unravels — was the big winner at the Oscars on…
Oscars producers unveil a ‘Wicked’ gala showstopper
After last year’s Oscars gala wowed viewers with a glitzy, star-studded “I’m Just Ken” karaoke, the producers of Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony knew exactly where to turn for this year’s…
‘Wicked’ tops SAG Awards nominations
Hit musical “Wicked” topped the nominations Wednesday for the influential Screen Actors Guild Awards, which are key to Oscars glory, while Golden Globes darling “The Brutalist” only got one nod…
Comedian Conan O’Brien to host Oscars
Comedian Conan O’Brien, a former late-night television host, will be the emcee for the Oscars for the first time, taking over from fellow funnyman Jimmy Kimmel, organizers said Friday. O’Brien,…
Golden Globes get five-year TV deal after rocky patch
The Golden Globes has inked a five-year broadcast deal with a US TV network, organizers said Monday, after a troubled few years for the awards show. A new deal will…