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March 15, 2023

Widow of 'Goodfellas' actor hopes politics wasn't why he was left out of Oscars In Memoriam segment

Dee Dee Sorvino, widow of actor Paul Sorvino, said she hopes her late husband's politics didn’t play a role in him being left out of the In Memoriam segment during the Oscars on Sunday night.

March 14, 2023

Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis contacted her dog walker first after receiving Academy Award

64-year-old actress Jamie Lee Curtis confessed that the first person she contacted after her first Oscar win was her dog walker to check on her pet, Runi.

March 14, 2023

'Taxi Driver' screenwriter Paul Schrader trashes 'woke' Oscars in Facebook post: They 'mean less each year'

'Taxi Driver' screenwriter Paul Schrader stirred controversy on Facebook after posting a message that the 'scramble to be woke' is making the Oscars less relevant.

March 14, 2023

CNN leaves out Michelle Yeoh's 'prime' jab at Don Lemon as anchor praises Asians winning big at the Oscars

CNN bent over backwards to avoid mentioning Michelle Yeoh's "prime" swipe at its embattled host Don Lemon following backlash he faced for his sexist comments last month.

March 13, 2023

Associated Press mocked for 'horny' deleted tweet on Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh's 'muscle-bound' arms

The Associated Press was ridiculed after posting and then deleting what many considered a sensual tweet on Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh and Oscar nominee Angela Bassett.

March 13, 2023

Internet cheers Vietnamese refugee's Oscar win and his inspiring speech praising 'the American dream'

"Everything Everywhere All At Once" Academy Award winner Ke Huy Quan gave a moving speech about his life's journey being "the American dream."

March 13, 2023

Mira Sorvino slams Oscars after 'beloved father' Paul Sorvino left out of In Memoriam telecast

The Academy Awards recognized only a handful of members who died the year before, and left out "Goodfellas" actor Paul Sorvino from the live show Sunday.

March 13, 2023

Oscar-winning director defends drag for kids in acceptance speech: 'A threat to nobody'

Director Daniel Scheinert took home the best director title along with Daniel Kwan at the 2023 Oscars, but Scheinert had something to say for those looking to restrict drag.

March 13, 2023

Don Lemon seemingly roasted at Oscars by Michelle Yeoh: 'Don't let anybody tell you you're past your prime'

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh told women they should never listen to critics telling them they're past their "prime," in comments that some are interpreting as a jab at CNN's Don Lemon.

March 13, 2023

Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel pokes fun at Will Smith slap in monologue

'If anyone in this theater commits an act of violence at any point during the show, you will be awarded the Oscar for best actor,' Jimmy Kimmel joked of the infamous Will Smith Slap.