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The show's producers say the ceremony will honor the city of Los Angeles, parts of which were devastated by wildfires recently. The show will raise money for relief efforts. Comedian Conan O'Brien will host the Oscar ceremony for the first time.
In a promotional video, O'Brien says he's up for anything.
In a promotional video, O'Brien says he's up for anything.
Producers say there will be some surprises. The ceremony will pay tribute to the late musician Quincy Jones and will include a performance by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, whose hit film Wicked is nominated for 10 Academy Awards. Mandalit Del Barco, NPR News, Los Angeles.
Producers say there will be some surprises. The ceremony will pay tribute to the late musician Quincy Jones and will include a performance by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, whose hit film Wicked is nominated for 10 Academy Awards. Mandalit Del Barco, NPR News, Los Angeles.
For her role as Mexican drug lord Emilia Perez, Carlos Sofía Gascon had looked forward to possibly becoming the first trans actress to win an Oscar. That changed when a journalist uncovered Gascon's old social media posts in which she vilified Islam and denigrated George Floyd, whose killing by police sparked racial justice protests. At first, Gascon tried to explain herself to CNN en Español.
For her role as Mexican drug lord Emilia Perez, Carlos Sofía Gascon had looked forward to possibly becoming the first trans actress to win an Oscar. That changed when a journalist uncovered Gascon's old social media posts in which she vilified Islam and denigrated George Floyd, whose killing by police sparked racial justice protests. At first, Gascon tried to explain herself to CNN en Español.
I've committed no crime, haven't hurt anyone, and I'm not racist, she said. Emilia Perez director Jacques Audiard called Gascon's statements self-destructive. Gascon's reps and Netflix haven't responded to NPR's request for comments, but the actress now says she's bowing out of campaigning for the Oscars. Mandalit Del Barco, NPR News.
I've committed no crime, haven't hurt anyone, and I'm not racist, she said. Emilia Perez director Jacques Audiard called Gascon's statements self-destructive. Gascon's reps and Netflix haven't responded to NPR's request for comments, but the actress now says she's bowing out of campaigning for the Oscars. Mandalit Del Barco, NPR News.
Hi, this is Mandalit Del Barco, NPR's entertainment correspondent. I've lived in L.A. reporting for NPR since the early 1990s, and L.A. 's been through a lot, but we're always ready for a sequel.
Hi, this is Mandalit Del Barco, NPR's entertainment correspondent. I've lived in L.A. reporting for NPR since the early 1990s, and L.A. 's been through a lot, but we're always ready for a sequel.
Hi, this is Mandalit Del Barco, NPR's entertainment correspondent. I've lived in L.A. reporting for NPR since the early 1990s, and L.A. 's been through a lot, but we're always ready for a sequel.
Well, as you said, Emilia Perez was a big winner, and that was no surprise. This film about a Mexican cartel leader's trans journey was also celebrated for one of its original songs, and it was named the best non-English language film at the Globes. Also, The Brutalist became the night's best motion picture drama.
Well, as you said, Emilia Perez was a big winner, and that was no surprise. This film about a Mexican cartel leader's trans journey was also celebrated for one of its original songs, and it was named the best non-English language film at the Globes. Also, The Brutalist became the night's best motion picture drama.
Well, as you said, Emilia Perez was a big winner, and that was no surprise. This film about a Mexican cartel leader's trans journey was also celebrated for one of its original songs, and it was named the best non-English language film at the Globes. Also, The Brutalist became the night's best motion picture drama.
Adrian Brody got a Golden Globe for starring as a Jewish-Hungarian architect who immigrates to America after World War II. The award for best director of a motion picture went to Brady Corbett, who also co-wrote The Brutalist.
Adrian Brody got a Golden Globe for starring as a Jewish-Hungarian architect who immigrates to America after World War II. The award for best director of a motion picture went to Brady Corbett, who also co-wrote The Brutalist.
Adrian Brody got a Golden Globe for starring as a Jewish-Hungarian architect who immigrates to America after World War II. The award for best director of a motion picture went to Brady Corbett, who also co-wrote The Brutalist.
No one was asking for a three and a half hour film about a mid-century designer on 70 millimeter. But it works.
No one was asking for a three and a half hour film about a mid-century designer on 70 millimeter. But it works.