How The Academy Awards, and Their Iconic Oscar, Came To Be
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A new book explodes longtime myths about the Academy's early goals and Oscar's look and nickname.
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The Most Breathtaking Oscars Gowns
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21 Best Oscars Acceptance Speeches Of All Time
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Oscars 2023: See the behind-the-scenes images from Hollywood's biggest night - Good Morning America
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Academy Awards - Wikipedia
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Parasite' Earns Best-Picture Oscar, First for a Movie Not in English - The New York Times
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Michelle Yeoh wins Best Actress at the Oscars: 'I'm bringing this home
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Best Actress Academy Awards: A List of Every Winner
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Will Smith Wins Best-Actor Oscar, Shortly After Slapping Chris Rock
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History of the Academy Awards
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Oscar 2023: Brendan Fraser Wins Best Actor for The Whale at 95th Academy Awards Show
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Most Iconic Oscar Gowns of All Time - Best Academy Awards Dresses
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Best- and Worst-Dressed Celebs at 2021 Oscars - Academy Awards Red Carpet
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Oscars: Asian Representation Grows With 'Everything Everywhere