How The Academy Awards, and Their Iconic Oscar, Came To Be
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A new book explodes longtime myths about the Academy's early goals and Oscar's look and nickname.
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Best Actor Oscars: Every Male Star Who Has Won the Academy Award
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Oscars 2022: Academy Reveals Films Eligible for Best Picture Race – The Hollywood Reporter
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H.E.R. Wins Best Original Song For Fight For You From 'Judas And The Black Messiah' At The 2021 Oscars
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Have the Oscars Diversified or Are The Awards Still Missing the Mark?
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Oscars 2021: Chloe Zhao becomes second woman to win best director
Oscars: 20 years of memorable moments from the Academy Awards - ABC News
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Billie Eilish and Her Brother Finneas Win Oscar for Best Song - The New York Times
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Oscars 2023: 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' wins best picture
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Oscars: Feature Films Eligible for This Year's Best Picture Award – The Hollywood Reporter
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7 Historic Moments at the 2023 Oscars
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Oscars Awards 2023 Winners List: Full List of Academy Award winners; all you need to know about the Best Movie, Best Actor, Actress, Best Director, Songs
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Oscars 2021: 5 experts on the wins, the words, the wearable art and a big year for women
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Best Actress Academy Awards: A List of Every Winner