This US couple bought and renovated a 14th-century Italian home
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Continue Reading Michelle Yeoh’s mom reacts to ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ star’s historic Oscar win
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Continue Reading Angela Bassett held Austin Butler’s hand during the best actor Oscar presentation
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Continue Reading ‘The Last of Us’ isn’t the first doomsday story to hit our screens. Why we’re so fascinated by the end of the world
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By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN The 95th Academy Awards were presented on Sunday See below for a full list of the nominees. The winners are indicated in…
Continue Reading Oscar glory for Indian movie with first ever award for best song
By Tara Subramaniam, CNN India has made movie history by scooping its first Oscar for the best original song, “Naatu Naatu.” Praised for…
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Continue Reading Major night for Asian representation at the Oscars, with historic wins for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ and ‘RRR’
Tara Subramaniam, CNN The 95th Academy Awards were a major night for Asian representation on the silver screen with a series of milestones, including…
Continue Reading Lady Gaga wows Oscars in fresh off the runway Versace gown
Oscar Holland, CNN Lady Gaga took the term “fresh off the runway” to another level at the Oscars by arriving at Sunday’s ceremony…
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Continue Reading Lady Gaga performs emotional rendition of ‘Hold My Hand’
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Continue Reading Rihanna has performed on two of the year’s biggest stages, but still no new album
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Continue Reading Michelle Yeoh makes history with best actress Oscar win
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Continue Reading Brendan Fraser flooded with emotion as he wins best actor Oscar for ‘The Whale’
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Brendan Fraser tearfully accepted the Academy Award for best actor for his role in the film “The Whale” on…
Continue Reading Best red carpet fashion at the 2023 Oscars
Oscar Holland, CNN Photo editor: Jennifer Arnow, CNN Contributor: Taylor Nicioli, CNN The 95th Academy Awards delivered a lesson in understated…
Continue Reading Rihanna brings bold maternity style to the Oscars
Taylor Nicioli, CNN Dressed in a sheer, form-fitting gown, Rihanna arrived on the Oscars’ champagne-colored carpet with her baby bump proudly…
Continue Reading Ruth E. Carter becomes the first Black woman to win multiple Oscars
By Scottie Andrew, CNN Costume designer Ruth E. Carter just became the first Black woman to win two Oscars. Carter won her second Oscar for costume…
Continue Reading ‘The Last of Us’ finale comes down to a hard choice that’s really no choice at all
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Continue Reading ‘The Little Mermaid’ reveals first full trailer during the Oscars
By Dan Heching, CNN Disney enthusiasts rejoice — a full look at the live-action re-imagining of “The Little Mermaid” is here. As…
Continue Reading ‘Navalny’ wins Oscar for best documentary feature
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Continue Reading Ke Huy Quan moved to tears after winning Oscar for best supporting actor
By Dan Heching, CNN Ke Huy Quan was overcome with emotion on Sunday night when he won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his performance…
Continue Reading Jimmy Kimmel jokes about ‘the slap’ and introduces celebrity ‘crisis team’ in Oscars monologue
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Continue Reading Jenna Ortega and Fred Armisen remake ‘The Parent Trap’ in ‘SNL’ sketch
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Continue Reading Women can now swim topless in Berlin’s swimming pools. The move reflects Germany’s tradition of nudity
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Continue Reading Harriet Tubman monument unveiled, replacing Columbus statue in Newark, New Jersey
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Continue Reading Resort near Lake Tahoe changes its name from a term offensive to Native Americans
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Continue Reading ‘Champions’ and ‘Chang Can Dunk’ score a few points with feel-good basketball movies
Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Released just in time for the NCAA tournament, the weekend brings a pair of feel-good basketball movies,…
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Review by Brian Lowry, CNN Released just in time for the NCAA tournament, the weekend brings a pair of feel-good basketball movies,…
Continue Reading Remember when Gillian Anderson wore this exposed thong on Oscars night?
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Samantha Tse, CNN Paris Fashion Week felt bigger and busier than ever with a jam-packed schedule featuring a healthy mix of storied French houses…
Continue Reading Japanese authorities want Ghibli Park theme park to crack down on visitors taking lewd selfies with character statues
By Xiaofei Xu and Amy Woodyatt, CNN Japanese authorities have vowed to take action following reports that visitors to a theme park showcasing scenes…
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