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by Genetta M. Adams onJanuary 16, 2012
It was a good night for Octavia Spencer and Morgan Freeman -- but a bad one for Eddie Murphy.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onFebruary 25, 2011
Old hip-hop finds its way into Academy Awards ceremony.
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January 7, 2011
Now that the 2011 award season is under way, we've put together a list of famous award-show moments.
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by Salamishah Tillet onJune 11, 2010
Viola Davis, currently appearing in Fences opposite Denzel Washington, knows a thing or two about scene stealing. Just ask Meryl Streep. Here's hoping that the Oscar-nominated actress brings home another Tony this weekend.
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by Dr. Todd Boyd onMarch 4, 2010
It’s the only thing missing from the comedic genius’ legacy.
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February 19, 2009
The Oscars are upon us. It's time to kick back, grab some popcorn and yell at the TV screen. Will Precious get snubbed by the Academy? Well, if so, it'll be in good company. Here are some of the biggest Oscar flubs for nominated black stars.
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by Nick Charles onFebruary 18, 2009
The Academy Awards are fast approaching, and some of this year's Oscar nods don't have anything to do with excellence. Here's our take on who will—and who shouldn't—take home a gold statue.
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by Nick Charles onFebruary 17, 2009
A white man in an Afro wig? No!
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