Column: How Karla Sofia Gascón turned a historic Oscars first into a historic Oscars nightmare
With a series of resurfaced tweets, the lead actress nominee for 'Emilia Pérez' has caused an awards season uproar — and plenty of culture war confusion.
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'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofia Gascón continues to spark controversy amid film's Oscar campaign
Karla Sofia Gascón, the star of Netflix’s “Emilia Pérez,” continues to face backlash over her past social media posts, putting the film's Oscars chances at risk.NBC News - 5d -
Demi Moore, On the Verge of Her First Oscar
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How Anora became this year’s surprise Oscar frontrunner
It had seemed like the year of Emilia Pérez or The Brutalist but Sean Baker’s comedy won three major awards over the weekend, turning the best picture race on its head. Oscars nominations 2025: ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
A Turn as Trump Made Sebastian Stan an Unlikely Oscar Nominee
He is attracting different attention, and some leading man hardware, after standout performances in “The Apprentice” and “A Different Man.”The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Isabella Rossellini: “Conclave” Scene Stealer and First-Time Oscar Nominee
A scene-stealing role in “Conclave” brought her unexpected acclaim, and tears, at age 72. But she has built more than a life onscreen.The New York Times - 3d -
Oscars Rewind: How ‘American Beauty’ Lost Its Luster
At the 2000 Academy Awards, the film won five Oscars, including best picture. Then came 9/11, a tanking economy and Kevin Spacey.The New York Times - 1d -
Last throw of the boule for Addis Ababa’s historic pétanque club as developers turn city into hi-tech hub
In the heart of the Ethiopian capital is a relic of the French-built railway but the government’s grandiose redevelopment plans threaten this friendly club. Words and pictures by Fred Harter in ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes shut out in first half by Eagles defense in historic Super Bowl meltdown
The Chiefs were bad in the first halfCBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
Bulls post historically bad first-half performance vs. Pistons amid laughably futile four-quarter stretch
The Bulls were outscored by 77 points in a four-quarter stretch across their last two gamesCBS Sports - Feb. 12 -
Demi Moore looks back at her career as she's nominated for her first Oscar
After decades in the industry, actress Demi Moore is now a first-time Oscar nominee for her role in the horror film, "The Substance." She spoke to CBS News' Natalie Morales about her 40-plus year ...CBS News - Feb. 12
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