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1:07pm, 25th February, 2019

Rami Malek's relatives in Egypt celebrate his Oscar victory

Rami Malek's relatives in Egypt huddled around a TV set at home as if cheering the national soccer team, but they were celebrating his first best actor Oscar for his role in "Bohemian Rhapsody."

Mexican leader knocks racism at home after 'Roma' Oscar wins

11:44am, 25th February, 2019

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Mexican leader knocks racism at home after 'Roma' Oscar wins

Mexico's president on Monday denounced racism in his country a day after the Mexican film "Roma" emerged as a big winner at the Academy Awards with a plot that highlighted prejudice and inequality.

'Green Book' denies Netflix top Oscar on night of music and diversity

1:16am, 25th February, 2019

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'Green Book' denies Netflix top Oscar on night of music and diversity

Road trip movie "Green Book" triumphed over "Roma" to win best the best picture Oscar on Sunday, denying Netflix bragging rights as the first streaming service to beat Hollywood at its own game.

'Green Book' steals best picture Oscar, Colman and Malek are best actors

11:52pm, 24th February, 2019

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'Green Book' steals best picture Oscar, Colman and Malek are best actors

Road trip movie "Green Book" won best picture at the Oscars on Sunday, while Mexico's Alfonso Cuaron was chosen as best director for his sentimental film "Roma."

Red, pink and Oscar gold take a twirl in tulle down red carpet

9:05pm, 24th February, 2019

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Red, pink and Oscar gold take a twirl in tulle down red carpet

Red ruffles, pink tulle, and even gold gowns inspired by Oscar himself overran the Academy Awards red carpet on Sunday, as Hollywood glitterati showed off their fineries during cinema's biggest glam-fest.

From street kids to war romance, Oscar foreign-film slate keeps it real

7:34am, 20th February, 2019

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From street kids to war romance, Oscar foreign-film slate keeps it real

From Lebanese street children to love behind the Iron Curtain and the daily life of a Mexican housekeeper, this year's Oscar-nominated foreign language films draw from real life and, in some cases, deeply personal experiences.

'Green Book' enjoys biggest Oscar nominations bounce at box office

5:38pm, 19th February, 2019

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'Green Book' enjoys biggest Oscar nominations bounce at box office

Oscar-nominated dramedy "Green Book" has turned Hollywood awards race publicity into more box-office gold than each of the seven other films in the best-picture contest.

Fiascos and fumbles: Oscar organizers stumble to restore glory

7:42am, 17th February, 2019

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Fiascos and fumbles: Oscar organizers stumble to restore glory

First it was the furor over a proposed new "popular" film category, then it was the fiasco over planned host Kevin Hart, and last month the organizers of the Oscars were accused of intimidating celebrities not to present at rival award shows.

Oscar organizers scrap plan to award four Oscars in commercial breaks

6:42pm, 15th February, 2019

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Oscar organizers scrap plan to award four Oscars in commercial breaks

The organizers of the Oscars ceremony on Friday scrapped a plan to award four Academy Awards during commercial breaks in the Feb. 24 telecast, following an uproar by Hollywood filmmakers, actors and others.

Clooney, Pitt among Hollywood actors yelling 'cut' over Oscar award changes

4:12pm, 14th February, 2019

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Clooney, Pitt among Hollywood actors yelling 'cut' over Oscar award changes

George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Robert de Niro on Thursday joined a growing protest in Hollywood over plans by Oscars organizers to present cinematography, editing and some other awards during commercial breaks at next week's Academy Awards ceremo...

British actor Albert Finney, five-time Oscar nominee, dies aged 82

12:17pm, 8th February, 2019

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British actor Albert Finney, five-time Oscar nominee, dies aged 82

British actor Albert Finney, who rose to fame on a post-war wave of gritty, working-class dramas and became an Oscar-nominated international star, has died at the age of 82.