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Chris Rock criticises Oscars for never nominating Adam Sandler, says 'Nobody works as hard as the Sandman'
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Chris Rock criticises Oscars for never nominating Adam Sandler, says 'Nobody works as hard as the Sandman'

In his speech, Rock also mentioned that he and Sandler have been close friends for more than three decades. He also reminisced about a time when he was one of the few Black comedians in their social circle, and Sandler was one of the first people to accept him.

Here's how Rihanna dazzled at the red carpet showing off her maternity style at Oscars 2023; check
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Here's how Rihanna dazzled at the red carpet showing off her maternity style at Oscars 2023; check

Notably, the pop sensation's Oscar appearance comes almost a month after she announced her second pregnancy at the Super Bowl halftime show. Dressed in a customised red outfit, Rihanna for the first time showed off her baby bump, sparking news of her second baby on the way.

Kangana Ranaut on Oscars 2023: 'How beautiful Deepika Padukone looks, not easy to stand there holding entire nation'
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Kangana Ranaut on Oscars 2023: 'How beautiful Deepika Padukone looks, not easy to stand there holding entire nation'

Taking to her Twitter handle, the Queen actress shared a clip from Deepika's Oscar speech, praising her for carrying the entire country's image and reputation "so graciously and confidently."

Malala Yousafzai shines in silver sequin-covered hooded gown as she debuts at the Oscars 2023
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Malala Yousafzai shines in silver sequin-covered hooded gown as she debuts at the Oscars 2023

Taking to Instagram, Malala wrote, "It was all a dream. I wanted my dress to represent the message of our film Stranger at the Gate and embody hope. Thank you so much to the brilliant team that helped bring my vision to life."

Hugh Grant's 'blunt' answers at Oscars red carpet leaves internet divided; check reactions
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Hugh Grant's 'blunt' answers at Oscars red carpet leaves internet divided; check reactions

In the meantime, Twitter users were too quick to spot the 'awkward' interview as many took to the microblogging platform and shared divided reactions to the actor's responses.

Oscars 2023 LIVE: Everything Everywhere All At Once wins the Best Picture; bags seventh award for the day
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Oscars 2023 LIVE: Everything Everywhere All At Once wins the Best Picture; bags seventh award for the day

Everything Everywhere All at Once, All Quiet on the Western Front, Avatar: The Way of Water, The Banshees of Inisherin, Elvis, The Fabelmans, Tár, Top Gun: Maverick, Triangle of Sadness and Women Talking will compete with each other to bag the best film award.

Oscars 2023: Lady Gaga not to perform at the ceremony, Will Smith's slap to be addressed
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Oscars 2023: Lady Gaga not to perform at the ceremony, Will Smith's slap to be addressed

As confirmed by Glenn Weiss, the Oscar show producer said that the pop singer will not be performing her Oscar-nominated song 'Hold My Hand' from Top Gun: Maverick at the Sunday event.

From land in Australia to liposuction: Inside the $126,000 Oscars gifts bag
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From land in Australia to liposuction: Inside the $126,000 Oscars gifts bag

If you are an Oscar nominee, you don’t go empty-handed. The coveted ‘Everyone Wins’ gift bags are filled with luxuries focused on wellness – a three-night stay at a volcanic island in Italy, Japanese milk bread, silk pillowcases and more. The hamper is 300 times the value of the $400 statuette

Oscar Trivia: This is how Hollywood legends Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep have created a record at the Academy Awards
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Oscar Trivia: This is how Hollywood legends Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep have created a record at the Academy Awards

Nicholson's 12 Academy Award nominations make him the most nominated actor in Oscar history. Out of those 12, he won three of them, for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Best Actor), Terms of Endearment (Best Supporting Actor), As Good as It Gets (Best Actor).

Explained: What is the crisis team set up by the Oscars after last year's 'slapgate'?
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Explained: What is the crisis team set up by the Oscars after last year's 'slapgate'?

After Will Smith infamously slapped Chris Rock last year, the Academy is in no mood for any more surprises. This Oscars will have a ‘crisis team’ to deal with any real-time incidents that may spring up during the awards ceremony

Oscar nominees MM Keeravaani and Chandrabose pose at Academy Luncheon; check
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Oscar nominees MM Keeravaani and Chandrabose pose at Academy Luncheon; check

Pictures of the same were also shared by the film's official Twitter handle. A picture shows Keeravaani and Chandrabose posing for the camera.

'The Kashmir Files', 'RRR' and 'Kantara' make it to Oscars Reminder List: What is it?
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'The Kashmir Files', 'RRR' and 'Kantara' make it to Oscars Reminder List: What is it?

Indian movies ‘RRR’, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, ‘The Kashmir Files’, and ‘Kantara’ have been included in the Oscars Reminder List. Does this mean that the films are nominated for the coveted award?

Pan Nalin on Chhello Show India’s official entry for the 95th Academy Awards: I have made a very honest & organic story
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Pan Nalin on Chhello Show India’s official entry for the 95th Academy Awards: I have made a very honest & organic story

'Our main aim is to show the movie to maximum Academy members, we don’t need to do anything else because we know the film has already won many hearts,' says Chhello Show maker Pan Nalin.

FFI committee head TS Nagabharana reacts to RRR Oscar snub: 'It’s not about collection, but story'
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FFI committee head TS Nagabharana reacts to RRR Oscar snub: 'It’s not about collection, but story'

Pan Nalin's Chhello Show has been selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2023 by Film Federation of India.

Sacheen Littlefeather: Academy Awards apologises to actress after 50 years
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Sacheen Littlefeather: Academy Awards apologises to actress after 50 years

Sacheen Littlefeather, who is Apache and Yaqui, was heckled at the 1973 Academy Awards while explaining at his behest why an absent Brando could not accept his best actor Oscar for "The Godfather."

Gaurav Gupta on being a culturalist, and designing red carpet gowns for Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Jennifer Hudson
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Gaurav Gupta on being a culturalist, and designing red carpet gowns for Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Jennifer Hudson

"Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, and Jennifer Hudson are all culturalists. Ours is also a culturalist brand. We also challenge how people think of fashion so that is where we resonate," says designer Gaurav Gupta.

Devil's Advocate | Lata Mangeshkar snub in Oscar and Grammy tributes only reflects Indians' inferiority complex
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Devil's Advocate | Lata Mangeshkar snub in Oscar and Grammy tributes only reflects Indians' inferiority complex

Acknowledging third-world talent has now become a white man’s burden. And really, we can only blame ourselves for this undue veneration for the westerner’s attention.

Oscars 2022: The three weirdest things that happened other than Will Smith’s slap
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Oscars 2022: The three weirdest things that happened other than Will Smith’s slap

From the hosts’ awkward jokes to a Japanese director’s speech being cut off, the 2022 Oscars had its share of awkward moments

Dear Will Smith, Why The Apology?
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Dear Will Smith, Why The Apology?

In an open letter to Will Smith, Subhash K Jha questions why it’s okay to insult, but not okay to react to insult?

In defense of CODA: Apple TV's Best Picture winner at Oscars 2022 sang like no one's listening and made us feel heard
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In defense of CODA: Apple TV's Best Picture winner at Oscars 2022 sang like no one's listening and made us feel heard

CODA tells the underdog tale of a girl with a voice in a deaf ecosystem. That was also the story of Apple TV, and the film itself, at Oscars 2022.