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Tony Curtis Denounces Oscar Show Cookies and Sponsorship
AP writer Bob Thomas reports Tony Curtis will skip the April 18 Academy Awards citing the event’s use for selling cookies and shampoo. Curtis argues studios should fund the show without commercials and recalls how Hollywood gatherings once felt like a cozy industry celebration. He notes other stars share his view, condemning sponsorships as improper for the industry’s flagship event.
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