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By Scottie Andrew, CNN In Siân Heder’s Oscar-winning coming-of-age film “CODA,” the Rossi family living room is a place the foursome gathers for big conversations — from the difficult and awkward to the celebratory. The cozy sea-green space is where teenage Ruby, the sole hearing member of a deaf family, chides her parents for engaging

By Dakin Andone, CNN The death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins shook the music world this weekend, with fans and musicians everywhere reeling from the news of his passing at age 50. The circumstances of Hawkins’ death remain largely unclear, but here’s what we know so far. He had a 25-year career with Foo

By Lisa Respers France, CNN Will Smith won his first Academy Award on Sunday night and offered his apologies to the Academy and others for an earlier incident in which the actor appeared to strike presenter Chris Rock. He tearfully accepted the award for his role as Richard Williams, the father of Venus and Serena

By Chloe Melas, CNN Troy Kotsur made history at the 2022 Oscars, becoming the first deaf performer to win an Academy Award in the best supporting actor category for his role in “CODA.” His co-star in the film, Marlee Matlin, became the first deaf actor to ever win an Oscar when she won for best

By Brian Lowry, CNN “CODA” won best picture, but that historic breakthrough for streaming service Apple TV+ at the Oscars was overshadowed by one spontaneous act, as Will Smith delivered a viral moment that will be remembered and talked about for years. The most memorable exchange on the film industry’s biggest night wasn’t the kind

By Susannah Cullinane, CNN Taylor Hawkins became a drummer after being wowed by Roger Taylor performing with Queen. Years later, it was Hawkins who inducted Queen into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the two men even performed together and developed a special bond. Hawkins died at age 50 Friday while on tour

By Faith Karimi, CNN Reece Feldman, 23, is living out his dreams at the 94th annual Academy Awards. The Oscars are embracing TikTok stars to help create buzz around Hollywood’s biggest night and boost the show’s ratings among younger viewers. They’ve partnered this year with 24 TikTok stars, including Feldman, Emily Uribe and Juju Green,

By Lisa Respers France, CNN The 94th Academy Awards were presented Sunday. See below for a full list of nominees, with winners indicated in bold. BEST PICTURE “Belfast” “CODA” *WINNER “Don’t Look Up” “Drive My Car” “Dune” “King Richard” “Licorice Pizza” “Nightmare Alley” “The Power of the Dog” “West Side Story” ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING

By Chloe Melas and Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Colombia’s Attorney General’s Office released a preliminary “forensic medical study” Saturday following the death of Foo Fighters’ drummer Taylor Hawkins. The report said a urine toxicology test was carried out on Hawkins and 10 substances were found, including THC, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opioids. It added, “The National

By Andy Rose, CNN Director, composer and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, who is Oscar nominated for best original song for his work on the film “Encanto,” said he will skip Sunday’s Academy Awards because his wife has tested positive for Covid. Vanessa Nadal, Miranda’s wife, is “doing fine” since testing positive, according to the Oscar nominee.