Oscar Win by ‘Green Book’ Leaves Many Frustrated
25 February 2019 Spike Lee's vocal disapproval of the segregation-era road-trip drama was but an early indication that "Green Book" will remain a polarizing choice.
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‘Green Book’ Producers Thrilled By Win, Downplay Controversy
25 February 2019 "Green Book" tells the story of a white man who becomes friends with the black musician he drives through the 1960s South for a concert tour.
Trump Goes After Spike Lee After Oscars Speech
25 February 2019 President Trump tweeted that director Spike Lee did a "racist hit on your President."
New Jersey Becomes First US State to Take Legal Oscars Bets
12 February 2019 New Jersey is the first state in the U.S. to allow sportsbooks to accept wagers on the Oscars, taking after a common practice in Europe and giving American fans another option besides informal office pools.
Things You Should Know About This Year’s Oscar Nominations
22 January 2019 The Associated Press compiled interesting facts about the nominations for the 91st Academy Awards.
Kevin Hart Says He’s Considering Oscars Gig Again
4 January 2019 Hart backed off initially when some of his homophobic tweets from a decade ago resurfaced.
Were Seven Hollywood ‘Liberal Heroes’ Arrested During an Oscar Party Drug Raid?
27 February 2017 Reports that Seth Rogen, Bette Midler, Justin Timberlake, and four other celebrities were taken into custody are just more fake news.
‘Moonlight’ Wins at Oscars after ‘La La Land’ Mixup
A bizarre mixup led to confusion at the Oscars when 'La La Land' was mistakenly announced instead of 'Moonlight' as Best Picture.
No, Cameron Diaz Wasn’t Cast to Play Maya Angelou in a Biopic
3 March 2016 Reports that Cameron Diaz was cast to play Maya Angelou in an upcoming biopic originated from a satire article.
Bristol Palin Said All Black Actors Look Alike?
2 March 2016 Bristol Palin did not say that the Oscars lack diversity because all black actors look alike.
No, Rob Zombie Wasn’t Kicked Out of the Oscars
29 February 2016 An article claimed that Rob Zombie was kicked out of the Academy Awards, but it originated from a satire site.
Was Marisa Tomei Awarded an Oscar by Mistake?
17 January 2000 Rumor: Marisa Tomei was awarded an Academy Award in 1993 due to presenter Jack Palance's mistake.
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Did Disney Acquire Pornhub?
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Did President Trump ‘Go Ballistic’ on ‘Fox and Friends’?
21 May 2019 "The Trump quote going around today is a poorly done Photoshop."
Did All Democrats Vote Against a 2.8 Percent Social Security COLA Increase?
18 October 2018 Social Security cost of living allowances are established by formula and don't require Congressional approval.