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Olivia Rodrigo is shining light on the importance of inclusion, attending the red carpet of the 2022 Grammy Awards with a sign language interpreter on Sunday night.Fans of the 19-year-old singer praised her for bringing an ASL interpreter to her interviews, including ‘Coda’ star Marlee Matlin, who showed her appreciation for Olivia’s actions. “Thank you ⁦@oliviarodrigo for having an ASL interpreter with you on the red carpet! You ROCK!” she wrote.Olivia had a successful night at the Grammys, performing during the ceremony and taking home three awards out of seven nominations, for Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album and Pop Solo Performance for her hit ‘Drivers License.’The singer did several interviews after receiving her awards, sharing her excitement and posing with the trophies.

Jay Ruderman There were several beautiful, gratifying moments at the 94th Academy Awards. But you would not necessarily know that by watching the viral videos circulating social media that emerged in the immediate aftermath of the ceremony, which focus on one particular distasteful incident.Today, it is time to let the dust settle on the so-called “slap heard around the world” and shift the conversation to “CODA,” enabling this year’s Best Picture winner to receive the attention and accolades it deserves.The narrative surrounding the success of “CODA” — which also took home Oscars for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Troy Kotsur) and Best Adapted Screenplay — encompasses much more than initially meets the eye.

Clayton Davis Academy Award winner Troy Kotsur is a man of many talents. But above all, he’s a lover of cinema and all its infinite splendor.On the cover of Variety this week discussing his historic best supporting actor win for “CODA,” Kotsur used American Sign Language (ASL) to interpret some of the most iconic lines in movie history.

Sasha Urban editorBilly Porter will direct an episode of Fox’s upcoming anthology drama series “Accused.” The episode will tell the story of a drag queen’s “whirlwind affair that leads to devastating consequences,” per Sony Pictures Television.Based on the BBC series of the same name, “Accused” begins in a courtroom, with viewers having no knowledge of what the defendant is accused of or why they are there. Each episode will feature a different cast, exploring each defendant’s point of view through flashbacks as viewers learn how they ended up on trial.Porter is an award-winning actor, singer, director and writer.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaFresh off its Oscars triumph, Apple will re-release “CODA” in movie theaters on Friday. The film, which tells the story of the only hearing member of a deaf family’s relationship with her parents and brother, will screen in over 600 U.S. locations with open captions.

Troy Kotsur is operating on one hour of sleep, but he’s still smiling ear to ear. It’s Monday, the morning after he became the second deaf performer in Academy history to win an acting award at the Oscars (after his “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin, who took home best actress in 1987 for “Children of a Lesser God”).

Clayton Davis The feud between Will Smith and Chris Rock prior to the infamous “Oscar slap” goes back at least six years, according to sources.At the Governors Ball immediately following the telecast, Smith was the center of nearly every conversation. After congratulatory moments with nominees and winners like Denis Villeneuve (“Dune”), Kodi Smit-McPhee (“The Power of the Dog”) and Marlee Matlin, co-star of “CODA” which won best picture, everyone had wide eyes and questions about whether the assault was staged. Even the creative team behind Smith’s Oscar-winning role in “King Richard” seemed to be having difficulty processing the actor’s outburst.“I’ve known Will for two years and I’ve never known him to be like that,” “King Richard” director Reinaldo Marcus Green told Variety.

moment, The Slap is, of course, the moment that Will Smith stormed the Oscars stage on Sunday night and slapped Chris Rock after Rock made a joke about Smith's wife and her newly bald head. (Jada Pinkett-Smith suffers from alopecia, which she has shared publicly. ) There are conversations about assault and illness.

Sign up to our new free Indy100 weekly newsletterHe said: “I was planning on teaching them some dirty sign language but Marlee Matlin told me to behave myself, so don’t worry Marlee I won’t drop any f-bombs in my speech today. ”He also praised the “wonderful deaf theatre stages, where I was given the opportunity to develop my craft as an actor. ”Addressing his director Sian Heder, he said: “You are our bridge and your name will forever be on that bridge Sian Heder bridge in Hollywood.

An award season like no other has finally come to a close with the 94th Academy Awards rolling up the virtual red carpet on a year of movie-watching at home. Today, the latest crop of winners are basking in Oscar’s glow, getting ready to tackle their first post-win projects.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.“Coda” won the Oscar for best picture Sunday night, becoming the first Sundance film to take home the night’s most coveted honor — and also helping Apple make history for becoming the first streamer to win best picture. The Apple Original film, which features a predominately Deaf cast, enjoyed a successful awards season all the way through Sunday night; Tony Katsur made history at the SAG awards after becoming the first Deaf nominee and winner to take home the prize for best supporting actor, going on to nab the same award at the Oscars. His win marks the second Deaf actor to ever land an acting Oscar, after his “Coda” co-star Marlee Matlin won in 1986.

The controversy involving the eight crafts categories threatened to overshadow the Sunday’s Oscars but the 3 hour, 39-minute kudosfest on ABC still managed to do what it does best: uplift us before letting us down hard. Here are the best and worst moments from the 94th Academy Awards.

Oscars handed out the night's big honor at the close of Sunday's star-studded ceremony, when the show gave the Academy Award for Best Picture to !It was the film's third win of the night after Tory Kotsur won for Best Supporting Actor. The film also hauled in a gold statuette for Best Adapted Screenplay. The sweet coming-of-age family drama — starring Kotsur, Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin and Daniel Durant — beat out and .'s win is historic, marking the first film to star a predominantly deaf cast to ever earn the Oscar's top honor.

There’s a new Best Supporting Actor in town. During Sunday’s 94th Academy Awards, Troy Kotsurtook home the statuette for his role as Frank Rossiin Coda.

Oscar, taking home Best Actor in a Supporting Role at tonight’s (March 27) ceremony.The annual Hollywood awards show is currently underway at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, celebrating the best in cinema from the last 12 months.Kotsur played Frank Rossi in Sian Heder’s CODA, a comedy-drama about a young girl called Ruby, the only hearing person in a deaf family. He is now the first deaf male actor to win an Oscar, after his CODA co-star Marlee Matlin became the first deaf female actor to win one of the prestigious trophies back in 1987.After being presented the award by Minari star and 2021 Oscar winner Youn Yuh-jung, Kotsur delivered his speech in sign language, with a translator sharing his words with the audience. “This is amazing to be here on this journey, I cannot believe I’m here,” he said.

Troy Kotsur has made Oscars history.

2022 Oscars.The 53-year-old has become the second deaf actor to win the Academy Award (and the first deaf man to ever take home the trophy). The actor scored a win for his role in the Apple TV+ drama on Sunday, March 27. Presenter Yuh-jung Youn held his statuette right next to him as he spoke to the crowd in sign language.“My dad, he was the best signer in our family.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“CODA” star Troy Kotsur made history at the Oscars as the first deaf man to win an Academy Award for acting.His victory comes 35 years after his “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin became the first deaf actor ever to win an Oscar, for her leading role in “Children of a Lesser God.”Kotsur had formidable competition in Ciarán Hinds (“Belfast”), Jesse Plemons (“The Power of the Dog”), J.K. Simmons (“Being the Ricardos”) and Kodi Smit-McPhee (“The Power of the Dog”).

94th Academy Awards, calling it a blessing!The 53-year-old actor spoke with ET's Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner and likened his arrival at the ceremony like seeing a strenuous post-grad career finally pay off, at five times the rate. «It feels like — you know — I feel like I'm receiving five honorary PHDs tonight,» said Kotsur through an interpreter. «Like, I'm a doctor now if you know what I mean.

94th Academy Awards, Troy Kotsurtook home the statuette for his role as Frank Rossiin .The actor beat out Ciarán Hinds (), Jesse Plemons (), J.K. Simmons (), and Kodi Smit-McPhee () to take home his first Academy Award on his first nomination.«This is amazing to be here on this journey.

Marlee Matlin wowed in red on Sunday as she attended the 94th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles.The 56-year-old Oscar-winning actress wore a long-sleeved Monique Lhuillier gown with a small train for the event that returned to its regular venue of the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California after being held at Union Station last year.Marlee completed her classy look with red open-toed heels and matching polish. Lady in red:Marlee Matlin wowed in red on Sunday as she attended the 94th annual Academy Awards in Los AngelesShe accessorized with a bright blue necklace and earrings and accentuated her natural beauty with light makeup.Marlee had her blonde hair down in soft curls falling on her shoulders.