Hall, Regina
Best and Worst Moments of the 2022 Oscars
The 94th Academy Awards will forever be known for one, did-that-just-happen moment: Will Smith slapping Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about his wife. That was probably not on anyone’s Oscars bingo card. Instead, going into the evening, there was mostly uncertainty: What would the ceremony do to acknowledge the Russian invasion of […]
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‘CODA’ Triumphs at the Oscars, but Onstage Slap Takes Center Stage
Notably, the Russian invasion of Ukraine was not mentioned during the opening to the lighthearted show, which featured a D.J., a second standup routine from Schumer, and a sketch from Hall that found a shirtless Chalamet and other male stars onstage. Three sports stars — Tony Hawk, Kelly Slater and Shaun White — arrived to […]
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An Onstage Slap Gives the Oscars More Drama Than It Bargained For
The theme of the 2022 Oscars was “Movie Lovers Unite.” For Chris Rock and Will Smith, the reunion was more dramatic — and painful — than the academy could have planned or wanted. In what will surely be the show’s most talked-about moment, Smith, the nominee and eventual best actor winner for “King Richard,” slapped […]
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Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes Full Oscars Monologue
Here’s what Hall, Schumer and Sykes had to say in the opening monologue. Regina Hall: We are here at the Oscars. Wanda Sykes: That’s right. Where movie lovers unite and watch TV. Amy Schumer: This year, the academy hired three women to host because it’s cheaper than hiring one man. Hall: But I’m still excited […]
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The Oscars’ Popularity Crisis
And if ABC is so determined to give comic-book blockbusters a sizable presence on the show, can’t it work with its Disney corporate partner Marvel Studios to encourage some of those superheroes to host? Imagine Tom Holland and Zendaya dressed to the nines, Paul Rudd and Simu Liu trading witty quips, or the excitement that […]
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Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall to Host the Oscars
The Oscars, seeking cultural relevance again after last year’s ceremony hit record low ratings, have a host again. Three, in fact. Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes are in final negotiations to host the 94th Academy Awards next month, according to six sources with knowledge of the discussions. The three comic actresses come to […]
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