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Oscars Backstage: DiCaprio Advocates Climate Change Awareness, Action

February 29, 2016 Staff Report

Despite finally winning an Academy Award on his sixth career nomination, Leonardo DiCaprio was more focused on pushing for awareness...

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Oscars Backstage: Iñárritu Derides Prejudices About Skin Color

February 29, 2016 Staff Report

Mexican director Alejandro Inarritu, speaking backstage at the Dolby Theatre after his second consecutive Oscar win for directing, called prejudices...

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‘Spotlight’ Takes Best Picture; DiCaprio, Larson Win Acting Oscars

February 29, 2016 Staff Report

In a ceremony overshadowed by the debate over a lack of diversity in Hollywood, “Spotlight,” the story of The Boston...

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Rev. Al Sharpton Joins #OscarsSoWhite Protest in Hollywood Today

February 28, 2016 Staff Report

The Rev. Al Sharpton plans to be in Hollywood today, taking part in a protest of the all-white slate of...

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No Clear Front-Runner for Tonight’s 88th Academy Awards

February 28, 2016 Staff Report

A contentious awards season dominated by talk of diversity — or the lack thereof — in Hollywood will conclude tonight...

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Journalism Drama ‘Spotlight’ Wins Big at Independent Spirit Awards

February 28, 2016 Staff Report

“Spotlight” was the big winner at Saturday night’s 2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards, which honor the best in independent film. The...

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Elton John, Lady Gaga Free Concert at Tower Records Draws Thousands

February 28, 2016 Staff Report

Thousands of fans flocked to the site of the old Tower Records store on Sunset Boulevard Saturday to see Elton...

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Report: Academy Voters on Track to Remain White Males for Decades

February 27, 2016 Staff Report

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited more women and minority group members over the last four...

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Adam Sandler Tops Tonight’s Annual Razzie Awards – Full Nominees List Here

February 27, 2016 Staff Report

One night before the Oscars, the Golden Raspberry Foundation will hand out its annual Razzie Awards tonight, recognizing the worst...

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Vice President Joe Biden to Team Up with Lady Gaga at the Oscars

February 25, 2016 Staff Report

Vice President Joe Biden will team up with Lady Gaga during Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony for a special presentation aimed at combating sexual violence, it...