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A way to keep Oscar speeches from putting us to sleep

by Adriene Hill
Feb 26, 2016
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences wants to trim the thank-you list.
 Winner Julianne Moore gives her acceptance speech as she holds her statuette for Actress in a Leading Role during the 87th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on February 22, 2015 in Hollywood, California. 
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Sitting out the Oscars

by Tobin Low
Feb 26, 2016
A number of alternatives to the Oscars are popping up in the wake of controversy.
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And the Oscar for Instagram shout-outs goes to...?

by Adriene Hill
Feb 26, 2016
A little celebrity gratitude can go a long and lucrative way on Instagram.
Actress Jennifer Lawrence gets styled on the red carpet at the 2013 Oscars. Celebrities are increasingly thanking their beauty teams via social media, which can be an added bonus for employees.
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Hollywood's diversity problem goes beyond the Oscars

by Sarah Menendez
Feb 22, 2016
A new study released highlights lack of diverse representation in film and television
The nominees for best actor as seen on screen at the Academy Awards nominations announcement. All the nominees this year are white men. 
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The Oscars promises to make some changes

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 22, 2016
Including doubling women and minority voters by 2020.
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How did the Oscars end up so white?

by Sarah Menendez
Jan 19, 2016
As hashtags turn into boycotts, a look at the Academy's problem
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The Oscar nominations roil Hollywood racial tensions

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 19, 2016
A very white group of nods has again turned a critical light on the film industry.
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Oscars 2015: The business behind the glitz and glamour

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 20, 2015
The newly-launched podcast 'The Awards Show Show' talks about the mayhem that ensues during Oscars season.
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10 things you probably didn't know about the Oscars

by Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios
Feb 20, 2015
...such as, why are the Academy Awards called the Oscars, anyway?
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The economy of the red carpet

by Sally Herships
Feb 20, 2015
From mani cams to brand partnerships, the red carpet can be a moneymaker for all.
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