Academy Awards

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  This gay man’s hate letter sparked a play, a movie & a movement

  Thursday, May 25, 2017

  When the fear of their love being discovered proved to be too much, Rodrigo Bellott's boyfriend took his life. That tragedy inspired him to help others.

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  Director of ‘Silence of the Lambs’ & ‘Philadelphia’ Jonathan Demme dead at 73

  Wednesday, April 26, 2017

  In addition to directing Oscar winners Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster, Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington, Demme gave us the Talking Heads concert film, "Stop Making Sense."

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  How ‘Moonlight’ pulled off the Oscar upset of a lifetime

  Wednesday, March 1, 2017

  The odds were stacked against it. Films this good don't often win best picture.

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  Ellen, Lady Gaga & Pharrell team up for ‘The Love Project’ in uplifting video

  Wednesday, March 1, 2017

  The stars united to "promote love, kindness, empathy and understanding" and support four charities close to their hearts.

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  Why Rush Limbaugh is mad at the Oscars

  Wednesday, March 1, 2017

  "Because he's always mad about everything" is only part of the answer.

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  Winning: Social media flooded with Hillary jokes after last night’s Oscars gaffe

  Monday, February 27, 2017

  Social media LOLsobbed that the election wasn't a mix-up like the Oscars.

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  ‘Moonlight’ mixup: Oscars end with fake news as ‘La La Land’ loses best picture

  Monday, February 27, 2017

  Faye Dunaway read an envelope that said "La La Land," but midway through the last acceptance speeches, it was revealed 'Moonlight' won Best Picture.

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  ‘Moonlight’ takes home six Film Independent Spirit Awards

  Sunday, February 26, 2017

  Director Barry Jenkins said the film stood "as a beacon of inclusivity" in contrast to the Trump Administration.

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  Red carpet clash: Meryl Streep vs. Chanel in ‘pay to wear’ Oscar gown dispute

  Friday, February 24, 2017

  Creative director Kurt Lagerfeld claims he got a call from the actress’s team, saying, "We found somebody who will pay us.” Streep's people deny it.

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  Hollywood’s sliding scale of justice for winning an Academy Award

  Monday, February 20, 2017

  The puzzling ethical calculus has prompted many to question the standards used to weigh the bad behavior of stars and would-be nominees.

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