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 Mon, 27 February 2017
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10:50

La La Land! Nope.. Moonlight!

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the crime classic, Bonnie & Clyde, it's great to see its legendary stars Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway put an appearance to commemorate the occasion as well as award the Best Picture Oscar.   Which, by the way you don't get any prize for...
10:34

Emma Stone wins for La La Land

There was never any doubt on who would take home the Oscar for Best Actress. La La Land's leading lady Emma Stone is over the moon but hardly surprised at accepting the golden guy from Leonardo Di Caprio. The stunner collects her breath to express her joy and gratitude. I look up to you...
10:25

Affleck beats Denzel Washington in a tough race

And now for the big one. This one was always looking tough. But the Oscar for Best Actor, finally goes to, Casey Affleck for Manchester By The Sea.There was some doubt about his win because of a sexual harassment controversy. Affleck's portrayal of a grieving, guilt-ridden father is definitely a...
10:18

Damien Chazelle: Youngest director to win Oscar!

32-year-old Damien Chazelle is the youngest director to win an Academy Award. His romantic musical,  La La Land which celebrates the spirit of classic Hollywood bagged a record 14 nominations.  A gushing Chazelle dedicated the win to his wife, Jasmine McGlade. The two became involved...
10:12

Kenneth Longergan wins Best Original Screenplay

Friends star Jennifer Aniston invites Sara Bareilles to pay tribute to the great Hollywood artists who passed away in an poignant rendition of Both Sides Now.Soon after, BFFs Ben Affleck and Matt Damon offer a chance of scene with their breezy camaraderie and a deliberately loud orchestra...
09:52

Back to back wins for composer Justin Hurwitz

The La La Land domination in full swing now. And how. Composer Justin Hurwitz, no surprise there, gets his Oscar from Samuel L Jackson for Best Original Score.Ravishing Scarlett Johansson surfaces to present Best Original Song. Hurwitz hops back on stage, along with Benj Pasek and Justin...
09:42

La La Land's DoP thanks Damien Chazelle's poetic genius

Linus Sandgren cannot help but 'wow' at receiving the Best Cinematography Oscar for La La Land from past Academy winners Meryl Streep and Javier Bardem. He thanks his director, Damien Chazelle, calling him a poetic genius.   And in an amusing turn, Natalie Portman, Ryan Gosling, Samuel...
09:40

City of Stars magic envelops the Oscars

Although we missed Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone wield the mic, John Legends breathtakingly gorgeous medley of La La Land songs more than made up their no show.
09:25

Host Jimmy Kimmel live tweets to Prez Trump

And the Oscar for Best Documentary Short goes to The White Helmets, about rescue workers helping Syrians affected from civil war.And Best Live Action Short Film is Sing, which examines the loneliness of an elderly lonely woman.  To liven up the  dreary tone of the awards ceremony,...
09:14

VFX Oscar for The Jungle Book

Star Wars: Rogue One co-stars Felicity Jones and Riz Ahmed team up to present the first of VFX awards. And the Oscar for Achievement in Visual Effects goes to Mowgli and gang, yep, The Jungle Book.  Michael J Fox and Seth Rogen in walk in amidst tons of applause to give away Best...
08:58

La La Land wins for Production Design

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La La Land's winning run begins, taking its first Oscar for Production Design. Immediately after Kimmel's working the laughs around his star-studded audience Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, Jennifer Aniston, Mahersahala Ali, Jeff Bridge to little or no effect. 
08:45

Disney's golden run continues

Disneys Zootopia now joins the ranks of Shrek and Spirited Away winning the Best Animated Film even as the cute baby sandpiper, Piper receives best Animated Short Film from striking duo Hailee Steinfeld and Gael Garca Bernal. Bernal also takes the opportunity to tell off Trump and his wall...
08:37

Second Oscar for Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi

Inspiration is the theme of 2017's Oscars, reveals Jimmy Kimmel and credits talk show host David Letterman for being his. Shiny Charlize Theron and sparkly Shirley MacLaine take a break from their mutual admiration society to present the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film.And the coveted...
08:22

Viola Davis gets third time lucky

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British heavyweight and last year's winner Mark Rylance doffs his hat at Viola Davis for Fences. A richly deserving win for the actress, previously nominated for The Help and Doubt.  Here's what the always eloquent actress has to say as she bursts into tears, acknowledging and thanking...
08:06

Sound Oscars for Arrival, Hacksaw Ridge

Tonight is proof that art has no borders. no single language or belong to a single faith, emphasises Cheryl Boone Isaacs, President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to mark this years inclusive sentiment.Next, its raining candy treats at the Oscars.In the next round of awards,...
07:52

16 year old Moana star sings a storm at Oscars 2017

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The melodious soundtrack of Disney's Moana sounds no less pleasing in the absence of animation.  More power to the 16-year-old Auli'i Cravalho and her spirited rendition of How Far I'll Go.  
07:45

OJ: Made in America grabs Best Documentary Oscar

The three leading ladies of Hidden Figures, Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae welcome NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson (played by Henson in the movie) to join them in giving away the Oscar for Best Documentary. The winner is OJ: Made in America. Filmmakers Ezra...
07:36

Fourth Oscar win for Costume Designer Colleen Atwood

Trump bashing continues. If you work for anything with Times in it. Even medieval times, please leave the building. We have zero talent for fake news. Kimmel is doing alright.  'Make-up is the art of an ending an argument. When you are about to get a divorce and you don't, that's the power...
07:24

And the Oscar goes to Moonlight's Mahershala Ali

Kimmel gives Donald Trump some more to grumble about by poking sarcasm at his 'overrated' comment regarding Meryl Streep.Is that Ivanka (you're wearing)? Good one, Kimmel!  The Danish Girl's Alicia Vikander announces the Best Actor in a Supporting Role. And the Oscar goes to Mahershala Ali...
07:10

Timberlake goes live with Can't Stop This Feeling

A groovy start to the 89th Academy Awards. Justin Timberlake simply Can't stop this feeling. Folks at Dolby Theatre are certainly not complaining about his fabulous live act. Nicole Kidman to Shirley MacLaine, everyone's dancing, smiling, cheering.  I am so excited. This is my first time...
06:59

Ladies and Gentlemen, Meryl Streep!

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Make way for the MOST nominated performer in Oscar history. Of course, it is Meryl Streep. Florence Foster Jenkins marks her 20th nomination. The veteran had some fiery stuff to say about US President Donald Trump at last months Golden Globes. Most of us would love an encore. 
06:49

Not SO white, Oscars 2017!

Priyanka Chopras Baywatch co-star Dwayne Johnson is dapper in blue velvet. His singing skills in Moana, nominated for Best Animated Film, turned out to be quite a revelation.    Walking the red carpet in a white sequinned number and yellow pumps, Moonlight star and Oscar nominee Naomi...
06:43

Team La La Land looking to conquer Oscars

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Hollywood just got a spring in its step. Ryan Gosling is here. As is his director Damien Chazelle. Will Oscar frontrunner La La Land dance all the way to victory? Meanwhile we are super distracted by Charlize Theron's enormous diamond earrings and our very own Priyanka Chopra's bold and...
06:30

Nicole Kidman wins the red carpet!

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Resplendent in Armani Prive, Nicole Kidman rarely ever gets it wrong. To think she does not take the red carpet too seriously. Nominated for her portrayal of a sensitive mom in Lion, the 49-year-old took home an Oscar years ago for The Hours.  
06:17

Octavia Spencer's Cinderella moment!

Last year's Oscar winner Alicia Vikander plays it safe in black while Hidden Figures star Janelle Monae goes for big-scale drama in a glorious Elie Saab. Just spotted a coy looking Nicole Kidman in a pretty glittering gown.Marchesa clad Octavia Spencer agrees her gorgeous outfit makes her...
06:08

Jessica Biel's Midas touch!

Jessica Biels gold gown could easily outshine the Oscar statue in the dazzle department. We arent sure about Halle Berrys big curly mop though. Shes rooting for Best Actress nominee Ruth Negga for her performance in Loving. 
05:59

Felicity Jones shines in Dior!

Isabelle Huppert in a sleek Armani Prive, Ruth Negga in classic red Valentino and Felicity Jones in Dior are a treat for sore eyes on the red carpet. 
05:57

Guess Dev Patel's date at the Oscars?

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Dashing Dev Patel is here! His date for the evening is his mum. The Lion star has some really sweet things about his scene-stealing co-star, Sunny Pawar. Pawar plays the younger version of his character Saroo Brierleyin the critically-acclaimed true story.Meanwhile, Matt Damon is curious to see...
05:39

Andrew Garfield's MIRACLE!

First-time Oscar nominee Andrew Garfield for Hacksaw Ridge looks straight out of a vintage fashion spread in a sharp Tom Ford suit. He calls his character a 'miracle man.' If he beats hot favourites Denzel Washington or Casey Affleck, it WILL be a miracle.   
05:31

Jackie Chan, Sunny Pawar rock the Oscar red carpet

Good morning, everybody. Ready to take in the Oscar mania? The 89th Annual Academy Awards are already looking a star-studded deal with the likes of Felicity Jones, Jackie Chan and his two stuffed panda toys, Viggo Mortensen, Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel and Lions 8-year-old breakout star...
00:06

Oscars 2017: Coming to you LIVE!

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p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545}span.s1 {color: #e4af0a}Will it be yet another clean sweep for La La Land as  predicted by Rediff critics?  Will Best Actor nominee Casey Afflecks controversial past help Denzel Washington score an...