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The 2019 Oscars broke boundaries, especially for women of colorThe 2019 Oscars broke boundaries, especially for women of color
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Black Panther and Roma pushed the 2019 Oscars into reaching new milestones.

By Constance Grady
Money
How Vice’s makeup designer turned Christian Bale into Dick CheneyHow Vice’s makeup designer turned Christian Bale into Dick Cheney
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Vice’s Oscar winning makeup designer explains how he transformed the Best Actor nominee into the former VP.

By Cheryl Wischhover
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Watch: Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper get intimate for “Shallow”Watch: Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper get intimate for “Shallow”
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Their performance is pure old Hollywood glamour.

By Constance Grady
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Watch Melissa McCarthy’s hilarious The Favourite spoofWatch Melissa McCarthy’s hilarious The Favourite spoof
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The Best Actress nominee presented with Brian Tyree Henry and so, so many stuffed rabbits.

By Rebecca Jennings
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Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, and Amy Poehler opened the Oscar ceremony by roasting its chaotic yearTina Fey, Maya Rudolph, and Amy Poehler opened the Oscar ceremony by roasting its chaotic year
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There’s no host, for starters.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Queen and Adam Lambert opened the 2019 Oscars. It was fine.Queen and Adam Lambert opened the 2019 Oscars. It was fine.
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No host? No problem, so long as you can recruit one of the greatest rock bands of all time to perform.

By Emily St. James
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Why there’s no Oscars host this yearWhy there’s no Oscars host this year
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The 2019 Academy Awards are the first since 1989 to go host-free.

By Aja Romano
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What to expect at the 2019 OscarsWhat to expect at the 2019 Oscars
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Roma and The Favourite lead the nominations with 10 each. But which movie will win Best Picture is anyone’s guess.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Here are all the 2019 Oscar nomineesHere are all the 2019 Oscar nominees
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Roma and The Favourite are the two most-nominated films, with 10 nods each.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Almost every Best Picture nominee has a real chance of winning. Here’s the case for each one.Almost every Best Picture nominee has a real chance of winning. Here’s the case for each one.
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This year’s Oscars race just might feature the most unpredictable Best Picture category ever.

By Emily St. James
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A guide to this year’s exceptionally good Oscar-nominated documentariesA guide to this year’s exceptionally good Oscar-nominated documentaries
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And how you can watch them.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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The complicated case of A Star Is Born and its Best Picture dreamsThe complicated case of A Star Is Born and its Best Picture dreams
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Our roundtable discusses the Oscar chances for Bradley Cooper’s remake of the old Hollywood story.

By Constance Grady, Aja Romano and 2 more
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“All the Stars” is up for an Oscar, but Kendrick Lamar and SZA won’t perform it during the show“All the Stars” is up for an Oscar, but Kendrick Lamar and SZA won’t perform it during the show
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The pair turned down an invitation to perform their Black Panther song at the ceremony on Sunday.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Why Bohemian Rhapsody should not win Best PictureWhy Bohemian Rhapsody should not win Best Picture
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Our roundtable discusses the Oscar chances for Bryan Singer’s movie about Freddie Mercury and Queen.

By Noam Hassenfeld, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
How to win an Oscar
Your guide to the 2024 Oscars

The campaign trail for the Academy Awards is expensive, exhausting, and not really about the movie.

By Alissa Wilkinson
The strange, beautiful, gross aesthetic of The Favourite, explained
Money

Yorgos Lanthimos’s interpretation of Queen Anne’s court isn’t quite historically accurate, but that’s part of the point.

By Eliza Brooke
Money
Celebrities get tons of free stuff during awards season. Why?Celebrities get tons of free stuff during awards season. Why?
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Brands pay thousands of dollars to give away thousands of dollars in gifting lounges, where celebrities pose with their products.

By Cheryl Wischhover
Culture
Why The Favourite is our favo(u)rite Best Picture nomineeWhy The Favourite is our favo(u)rite Best Picture nominee
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Our roundtable discusses the Oscar chances for Yorgos Lanthimos’s wickedly funny tale of three women’s power games.

By Alex Abad-Santos, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
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All 5 nominees for the Animated Feature Oscar are worth seeing. One stands above the rest.All 5 nominees for the Animated Feature Oscar are worth seeing. One stands above the rest.
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From Spider-Man to Mr. Incredible, this is a category full of winning, imaginative movies.

By Emily St. James
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80 years ago, 20,000 New Yorkers cheered for Nazis at Madison Square Garden80 years ago, 20,000 New Yorkers cheered for Nazis at Madison Square Garden
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Watch the Oscar-nominated short film about the pro-Nazi rally that Americans forgot.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Vice is in the running for Best Picture. But how good is its history, really?Vice is in the running for Best Picture. But how good is its history, really?
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Our roundtable discusses the historical veracity and Oscar potential for Adam McKay’s movie about Dick Cheney and the modern GOP.

By Alissa Wilkinson, Jennifer Williams and 1 more
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BlacKkKlansman is a searing indictment of American racism. Should it win Best Picture?BlacKkKlansman is a searing indictment of American racism. Should it win Best Picture?
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Our roundtable discusses the film’s Oscar chances and whether it might finally net Spike Lee the trophy he deserves.

By Emily St. James, Zack Beauchamp and 2 more
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Roma would be an unusual Best Picture winner. Here’s why it deserves the honor.Roma would be an unusual Best Picture winner. Here’s why it deserves the honor.
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Our roundtable discusses the Oscar chances for Alfonso Cuarón’s deeply personal family drama, set in Mexico City.

By Alissa Wilkinson, Nisha Chittal and 2 more
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Green Book is a Best Picture frontrunner. Should it be?Green Book is a Best Picture frontrunner. Should it be?
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Our roundtable discusses the Oscar chances for Peter Farrelly’s road trip buddy comedy about racism, set in the 1960s.

By Emily St. James, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
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Black Panther was 2018’s most important film, whether or not it wins Best PictureBlack Panther was 2018’s most important film, whether or not it wins Best Picture
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Our roundtable discusses the Oscar chances for the first superhero film ever to be nominated for the top prize.

By Alissa Wilkinson, P.R. Lockhart and 1 more
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The Oscars gift bags are full of THC, CBD, and therapy to calm stressed-out celebsThe Oscars gift bags are full of THC, CBD, and therapy to calm stressed-out celebs
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Anxiety consumerism has reached famous people.

By Rebecca Jennings
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The chaotic road to the 2019 Oscars ceremony, explainedThe chaotic road to the 2019 Oscars ceremony, explained
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The Academy narrowly dodged a revolt.

By Alissa Wilkinson
Money
Ariana Grande and Donald Glover weren’t at the Grammys, but their weird cartoon ads wereAriana Grande and Donald Glover weren’t at the Grammys, but their weird cartoon ads were
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Apple and Google battled to have the strangest cartoon pop star.

By Kaitlyn Tiffany
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Ariana Grande stole the Grammys spotlight without even showing upAriana Grande stole the Grammys spotlight without even showing up
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She created her own private outfit reveal and a very long commercial in the middle of the broadcast.

By Rebecca Jennings
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All the best, most interesting looks from the GrammysAll the best, most interesting looks from the Grammys
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Why Grammys fashion is way more interesting than the Oscars.

By Rebecca Jennings
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Lady Gaga performed “Shallow” at the Grammys like a monstrous spider. It was awesome.Lady Gaga performed “Shallow” at the Grammys like a monstrous spider. It was awesome.
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Her performance blended her weirdo pop star and traditional chanteuse sides beautifully.

By Emily St. James
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Watch: Michelle Obama makes a surprise appearance at the opening of the GrammysWatch: Michelle Obama makes a surprise appearance at the opening of the Grammys
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It’s a moment that echoed the opening of Obama’s book tour.

By Constance Grady
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Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” wins Song of the Year at the GrammysChildish Gambino’s “This Is America” wins Song of the Year at the Grammys
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The blistering song about gun violence became the first rap song in history to win Song of the Year.

By Aja Romano
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Here’s the complete list of 2019 Grammy winnersHere’s the complete list of 2019 Grammy winners
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Kacey Musgraves, Childish Gambino, Dua Lipa, Brandi Carlile, Cardi B, and Lady Gaga were among the night’s big winners.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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The 8 best performances of the 2019 GrammysThe 8 best performances of the 2019 Grammys
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Cardi B, Dolly Parton, Janelle Monae, and more rocked the night.

By Alex Abad-Santos and Constance Grady
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Jennifer Lopez performed the Grammys’ Motown tribute. Motown fans were not pleased.Jennifer Lopez performed the Grammys’ Motown tribute. Motown fans were not pleased.
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Having J.Lo perform a tribute to Motown’s soulful pop legacy was a choice.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The Grammys were good this yearThe Grammys were good this year
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Thank women, host Alicia Keys, and director Louis J. Horvitz for the most entertaining show in some time.

By Emily St. James
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Drake used his acceptance speech to critique the Grammys. They cut him off.Drake used his acceptance speech to critique the Grammys. They cut him off.
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Drake, while winning a Grammy: Winning a Grammy isn’t everything.

By Aja Romano
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What to expect at the 2019 Grammy AwardsWhat to expect at the 2019 Grammy Awards
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Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations, and slated performers include Cardi B, Janelle Monáe, Kacey Musgraves, and Lady Gaga.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Grammy nominations 2019: Kendrick Lamar’s Black Panther soundtrack and Drake lead the packGrammy nominations 2019: Kendrick Lamar’s Black Panther soundtrack and Drake lead the pack
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Cardi B is also nominated, as are Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper for their song “Shallow” from A Star Is Born.

By Aja Romano