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In this video image provided by ABC, Regina King is seen at the opening of the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday, April 25, 2021. (ABC via AP)
EXPLAINER: What was with that weird Oscar ending?

By Jake Coyle Apr. 26, 2021 02:24 PM EDT

Director Chloe Zhao, left, appears with actress Frances McDormand on the set of "Nomadland." (Searchlight Pictures via AP)
Oscars Latest: Anthony Hopkins wins best actor in a surprise

By The Associated Press Apr. 25, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

FILE - Laura Pausini performs "Lado Derecho del Corazon" at the 17th annual Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas on Nov. 17, 2016. Pausini will perform the Oscar nominated song "Io Si," (Seen) which she co-wrote with Diane Warren for the film "The Life Ahead." The Oscars will be broadcast on Sunday. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Laura Pausini is ready to sing at the Oscars

By Sigal Ratner-Arias Apr. 23, 2021 04:36 PM EDT

This combination photo shows Oscar nominees for best supporting actor, from left, Sacha Baron Cohen in "The Trial of the Chicago 7," Daniel Kaluuya in "Judas and the Black Messiah," Leslie Odom Jr. in "One Night in Miami," Paul Raci in "Sound of Metal" and Lakeith Stanfield in "Judas and the Black Messiah." (Netflix/Warner Bros./Amazon Studios/Amazon Studios/Warner Bros. via AP)
Oscar Predictions: Can anything beat 'Nomadland'?

By Jake Coyle And Lindsey Bahr Apr. 20, 2021 09:48 AM EDT

FILE - In this file photo, Director Chloe Zhao, left, appears with actress Frances McDormand on the set of "Nomadland." “Nomadland” has won four prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, April 11, 2021. The film’s director, Chloe Zhao, became only the second woman to win the best director trophy, and star Frances McDormand was named best actress. “Nomadland” also took the cinematography prize on Sunday. Emerald Fennell’s revenge comedy “Promising Young Woman” was named best British film, while the best actor trophy went to 83-year-old Anthony Hopkins for playing a man grappling with dementia in “The Father.” An event that was criticized in the recent past with the label #BAFTAsSoWhite rewarded a diverse group of talents, during a pandemic-curbed ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall. (Searchlight Pictures via AP, FIle)
Oscar predictions: Can anything beat 'Nomadland'?

By Jake Coyle And Lindsey Bahr Apr. 20, 2021 09:32 AM EDT

Jon Brockett, a producer for the 27th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, poses for a photo in Los Angeles on March 25, 2021. The Screen Actors Guild Awards airs Sunday at 9 p.m. EDT on TNT and TBS. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Pre-taped SAG Awards go for spirit of live ceremonies past

By Lynn Elber Mar. 31, 2021 11:37 AM EDT

This image released by Focus Features shows Carey Mulligan, left, Emerald Fennell and Laverne Cox on the set of "Promising Young Woman." (Focus Features via AP)
'Mank' leads Oscar nominations in a year of record diversity

By Jake Coyle Mar. 15, 2021 01:17 PM EDT

This image released by Netflix shows Sacha Baron Cohen, center left, and Jeremy Strong in a scene from "The Trial of the Chicago 7." The Screen Actors Guild has nominated the cast for a SAG Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. (Niko Tavernise/Netflix via AP)
'Ma Rainey,' 'Minari' and Boseman lead SAG nominations

By Jake Coyle Feb. 04, 2021 12:49 PM EST

This image released by Amazon Studios shows, from right, Leslie Odom Jr., Eli Goree and Aldis Hodge in a scene from "One Night in Miami." (Patti Perret/Amazon Studios via AP)
With ‘Mank’ and ‘The Crown,’ Netflix dominates Globes noms

By Jake Coyle Feb. 03, 2021 07:10 PM EST

This image released by Amazon Studios shows, from right, Leslie Odom Jr., Eli Goree and Aldis Hodge in a scene from "One Night in Miami." (Patti Perret/Amazon Studios via AP)
With ‘Mank’ and ‘The Crown,’ Netflix dominates Globes noms

By Jake Coyle Feb. 03, 2021 09:28 AM EST

This image released by A24 shows John Magaro in a scene from the film "First Cow." The film was nominated for best feature by the Independent Film Spirit Awards. (Allyson Riggs/A24 via AP)
'Never Rarely' tops Spirit Awards, 'Da 5 Bloods' leads NBRs

By Jake Coyle Jan. 26, 2021 12:04 PM EST

This image released by Searchlight Pictures shows Frances McDormand in a scene from the film "Nomadland" by Chloe Zhao. The film won best feature at the Gotham Awards on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. (Searchlight Pictures via AP)
Gothams give virtual start to Oscar season, 'Nomadland' wins

By Jake Coyle Jan. 11, 2021 11:59 PM EST

This image released by Focus Features shows Sidney Flanigan in a scene from "Never Rarely Sometimes Always." (Focus Features via AP)
'First Cow,' 'Nomadland' top AP's best films of 2020

By Jake Coyle And Lindsey Bahr Dec. 08, 2020 05:19 PM EST

This cover image released by Island Records shows "Wonder," the fourth album by Shawn Mendes. (Island Records via AP)
New this week: Selena series, 'Shameless' and Shawn Mendes

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2020 03:06 PM EST

This image released by A24 shows poster art for the film "First Cow." Kelly Reichardt's film led all films in nominations for the 30th annual Gotham Awards with four nods, including best film, best screenplay, best actor for John Magaro and breakthrough actor for Orion Lee. (A24 via AP)
Chadwick Boseman, 'First Cow' among Gotham Award nominees

By Jake Coyle Nov. 12, 2020 10:18 AM EST