Birdman wins big at Oscars in year of pleas for equality
The film Birdman or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance takes best picture and earns multiple awards including best director for Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu and best original screenplay and cinematography. The ceremony at Dolby Theatre featured Neil Patrick Harris hosting and highlighted calls for diversity as Tears flowed for Selma’s Martin Luther King Jr portrayal and Glory performance by Common and John Legend.
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Oscars red carpet returns to Classic Hollywood gowns
Demure gowns and black white palettes dominated the Oscars carpet as stars including Margot Robbie, Lupita Nyong'o, Anna Kendrick, Sienna Miller, Jessica Chastain, Emma Stone, Reese Witherspoon, Patricia Arquette, Jamie Chung, Leticia Linton, Gina Rodriguez and others showcased high collars, pearl accents, and sleek silhouettes. Designers featured include Saint Laurent, Thakoon, Oscar de la Renta, Elie Saab, Tom Ford, Rosetta Getty and J Mendel.
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Protest canceled at request of Selma director Ava DuVernay
Los Angeles protesters planned by the LA chapter of the National Action Network over Oscar diversity snubs canceled at Ava DuVernay's request. Najee Ali said the group will pursue dialogue with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences while advocating for greater inclusiveness in entertainment.
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List of 87th Academy Award Winners
The 87th Academy Awards honored winners across categories. Best picture went to Birdman or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance, with Eddie Redmayne, Julianne Moore, J K Simmons, and Patricia Arquette among acting winners, plus Inarritu and others earning directing and screenplay honors.
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