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See the complete list of Oscar winners

The 93rd Academy Awards are being presented Sunday. Below is a complete list of nominees. Check back for updates on all the winners throughout the night. BEST PICTURE “The Father” “Judas and the Black Messiah” “Mank” “Minari” “Nomadland” *WINNER “Promising Young Woman” “Sound of Metal” “The Trial of the Chicago 7″ ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING

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BAFTA suspends Noel Clarke, ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘Kidulthood’ star, over abuse allegations

BAFTA, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, has suspended British actor and producer Noel Clarke following allegations of sexual misconduct. The body told CNN in a statement on Friday that it had made the decision to suspend Clarke’s membership, along with his recent award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema, “in light of

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‘The Mosquito Coast’ feels even weirder moving the book into the modern age

“The Mosquito Coast” comes together as the product of several puzzling choices, beginning with the decision to again adapt Paul Theroux’s 1981 book, and then to situate it in a contemporary setting. The result is a creepier-than-perhaps-even-intended series, which most charitably plays a poor man’s “Breaking Bad: Family Edition.” The primary connection of note here

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“Mighty Ducks: Game Changers” stages reunion with possibly more familiar faces to come — and maybe Aaron Rodgers

For executive producer Steve Brill, the man behind the “Mighty Ducks” film franchise and the Disney+ series based on the world, he knew it was inevitable: At some point, he was going to bring the original Quack Attack back. That moment has finally arrived for viewers as cast members from the “Mighty Ducks” films come

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Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel memorialized with bust at Washington National Cathedral

The Washington National Cathedral has unveiled a stone carving of Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel to recognize his legacy as a human rights defender “dedicated to combating indifference and intolerance.” The bust was carved in the DC landmark’s Human Rights Porch alongside Rosa Parks, Mother Teresa, civil rights activist Jonathan Daniels and Eleanor

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A bad 80-year-old review of ‘Citizen Kane’ has been unearthed, making ‘Paddington 2’ officially a better movie

The online reviews database Rotten Tomatoes has unearthed a negative 80-year-old write-up of “Citizen Kane,” stripping the cinematic classic of its perfect score among critics and demoting it below movies including “Paddington 2” and “The Terminator.” Orson Welles’ masterpiece is widely considered one of the most important titles in movie history, pioneering a number of

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Archaeologists uncover 1,600-year-old mosaic in Israel

A well-preserved 1,600-year-old mosaic has been unearthed by archaeologists working in the Israeli city of Yavne. The mosaic, which dates from the Byzantine period (300-400 AD), was found as archaeologists unearthed an extensive industrial zone which operated for several centuries, according to a government press release from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), published Monday. “The

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Man arrested at airport after 35 birds intended for singing contests found in his clothing, officials say

A man was arrested and charged with allegedly smuggling 35 live finches in hair curlers from Guyana for “singing contests” in New York City, according to a complaint from the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. Kevin Andre McKenzie, a 36-year-old Guyanese resident, flew to John F. Kennedy International Airport in

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Justin Bieber is being accused of cultural appropriation over his hair. Again.

Justin Bieber is facing backlash over his hair. Again. The pop star debuted some short dreadlocks this week, sparking cries of cultural appropriation and racial insensitivity. The outcry came four years after he was similarly criticized over wearing cornrows — and, yes, dreadlocks. Dreadlocks are traditionally connected to the culture and identities of Black people,

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The Oscar-winning directors of ‘Two Distant Strangers’ wore tuxedos that honored Black victims of police killings

On the red carpet, the directors of the Oscar-winning short film “Two Distant Strangers” honored the Black Americans killed by police who inspired their film. Directors Travon Free and Martin Desmond Roe won Best Live Action Short for the Netflix film that follows a Black man caught in a time loop who is repeatedly killed

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Glenn Close doing ‘Da Butt’ at the Oscars after losing for the eighth time is the lesson we didn’t know we needed

Glenn Close has always been a national treasure, but on Sunday she literally showed us what she’s working with. The esteemed actress was part of a moment of levity during the Academy Awards in which she showed off her music knowledge and dance moves. Comedian and actor Lil Rel Howery quizzed attendees about Oscar-nominated songs

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Academy Awards 2021: ‘Nomadland’ wins best picture at an Oscars that spreads the wealth

“Nomadland,” director Chloé Zhao’s small-boned movie about nomads in America, earned best picture at a 93rd Academy Awards defined by the pandemic, as movies that premiered on streaming services ruled the ceremony — an in-person event mounted under Covid protocols. In a year where the pandemic shuttered theaters and turned movie-goers into couch potatoes, 16

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‘Nomadland’ wins best picture

In an award season that felt a little wandering itself, the winner for best picture is “Nomadland.” Star Frances McDormand, also winner for best actress, used one of her moments in the Oscar spotlight to give her support to theaters. “Please watch our movie on the largest screen possible, and one day — very, very

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Oscars winners 2021: The complete list

The 93rd Academy Awards are being presented Sunday. Below is a complete list of nominees. Check back for updates on all the winners throughout the night. BEST PICTURE “The Father” “Judas and the Black Messiah” “Mank” “Minari” “Nomadland” “Promising Young Woman” “Sound of Metal” “The Trial of the Chicago 7″ ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

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Oscars winners 2021:

The 93rd Academy Awards are being presented Sunday. Below is a complete list of nominees. Check back for updates on all the winners throughout the night. BEST PICTURE “The Father” “Judas and the Black Messiah” “Mank” “Minari” “Nomadland” “Promising Young Woman” “Sound of Metal” “The Trial of the Chicago 7″ ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

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‘Jersey Shore’ star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro arrested on domestic violence allegation

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, a cast member of MTV’s reality television show “Jersey Shore,” has been arrested on a domestic violence allegation, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. “He was arrested on April 22 at 11:50 a.m. for domestic violence, but due to victim confidentiality, I can’t go into detail,” said Officer Rosario Cervantes, a spokesperson

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