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CNN By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — So, that happened. The 97th Academy Awards was never going to give the viewers rooting for populist fare like “Wicked” the winning moments they craved, but indie film “Anora” coming out on top for the night with five wins was likely not on most bingo cards. The movie

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — So, that happened. The 97th Academy Awards was never going to give the viewers rooting for populist fare like “Wicked” the winning moments they craved, but indie film “Anora” coming out on top for the night with five wins was likely not on most bingo cards. The movie about

By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Gene Hackman received a heartfelt homage at the Oscars on Sunday, courtesy of his friend and fellow Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman. Freeman appeared onstage to honor Hackman, who earlier this week was found dead along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, in their New Mexico home. Officials deemed the circumstances of

By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Adrien Brody entered Oscars infamy in 2003, when he pulled Halle Berry into an impromptu kiss onstage. On the Oscars red carpet on Sunday, Halle Berry had her revenge. In jest, of course. Berry, an Oscar winner for “Monster’s Ball,” stole a smooch from Brody before the ceremony began.

By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Though her grandmother wasn’t there to see it, Zoe Saldaña dedicated her first Oscar to the late matriarch. Saldaña honored her grandmother while accepting her award for best supporting actress for her role in “Emilia Pérez” at the 97th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday. “My grandmother came to this

By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — A lucky group of people have gone home with Oscar gold. “Anora,” the dramatic comedy from director Sean Baker, was the night’s big winner at the 97th Academy Awards, taking home five awards including best picture and best actress for star Mikey Madison. Hosted for the first time by

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Gene Hackman knew how he wanted to be remembered. “As a decent actor,” he told GQ in 2011. “As someone who tried to portray what was given to them in an honest fashion.” His career is now being reflected upon as the 95-year-old actor, his wife Betsy Arakawa

By Megan Thomas, CNN (CNN) — Angie Stone, a soul and R&B singer behind hits like “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” and “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” died Saturday morning in a vehicle collision, her longtime publicist, Yvonne Forbes, told CNN. Stone was 63. After performing in Mobile, Alabama on Friday, Stone was with

By The Associated Press (CNN) — David Johansen, the wiry, gravelly-voiced singer and last surviving member of 1970s glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls who later performed as his campy, pompadoured alter ego, Buster Poindexter, has died. He was 75. Johansen died Friday at his home in New York City, according to Rolling

By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN (CNN) — Even though it feels like we were just watching “Oppenheimer” sweep and Billie Eilish’s “Barbie” track was making us weep, it’s time for another Academy Awards. First-time Oscar host Conan O’Brien has already rolled out the red carpet in Los Angeles, and our snacks are already planned out (Wicked

By Karina Tsui and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — As authorities investigate the causes of deaths of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, close and longtime friends of the couple say they seemed to be in good health at their most recent encounter. “Last time we saw them, they were alive and

CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — From slaps to envelope mix-ups, it’s impossible to predict what will happen at the Academy Awards. The most glamourous night in Hollywood unfolds during three-and-a-half hours of live television, nearly ensuring some sort of unexpected shocker. But this year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ CEO

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Pamela Anderson has won a Razzie she can be proud of. The winners of this year’s awards for the best of the worst in cinema – known as the Razzies – were announced Friday, and Anderson won the Razzie Redeemer for her performance in “The Last Showgirl.” The

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — From slaps to envelope mix-ups, it’s impossible to predict what will happen at the Academy Awards. The most glamourous night in Hollywood unfolds during three-and-a-half hours of live television, nearly ensuring some sort of unexpected shocker. But this year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ CEO Bill

By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Kim Basinger hasn’t given an interview in years and now that she has, the Oscar-winner has a few things to say. Basinger reflected on her career and her life, including her relationship with ex-husband, fellow actor Alec Baldwin, in an interview with Variety. Basinger and Baldwin were married

CNN By Karina Tsui and Dalia Faheid, CNN (CNN) — As authorities investigate the causes of deaths of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, close and longtime friends of the couple say they seemed to be in good health at their most recent encounter. “Last time we saw them, they were alive