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Oscars Now Requires Voters To Watch Nominated Films Before Voting: Report
Ahead of the 98th Annual Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has implemented a rule that seems straightforward: Voters must actually watch all the nominated films before they vote in a category. Academy members will only be able to access final round ballots for categories in which they’ve confirmed they’ve watched the nominated films, Variety reported. The Academy said it will monitor viewing activity through its members-only Academy Screening Room stream platform, according to Variety. If a film is seen outside the platform, voters must submit a form indicating when a…
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Mass Native Conan O'Brien To Be Honored With Mark Twain Prize At Kennedy Center Gala
Conan O’Brien is getting the last laugh — and this time, it comes with a spot in comedy’s hall of fame. The legendary late-night host and comedy trailblazer will receive the 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor during a star-studded gala at the Kennedy Center in DC on Sunday, March 23, officials announced. The prestigious prize, named after the iconic American satirist Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain), honors individuals who have made a lasting impact on American society through humor. O’Brien joins a stacked lineup of past recipients that includes George Carlin, David Letterman, …
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Conan O'Brien Visits Popular CT Pizzeria: 'Thank You For An Amazing Meal!'
A comedy legend stopped by an iconic eatery in New England for what he described as an “amazing meal." Massachusetts' own Conan O’Brien, age 60, a native of Brookline, visited Connecticut on Tuesday, Dec. 19, where he grabbed a slice at Modern Apizza in New Haven before taking time out for a photo with owner Bill Pustari. O’Brien even autographed and drew a doodle of himself on a pizza box, thanking the “gang at Modern” for “an amazing meal.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Modern Apizza (@modernapizza) This isn’t th…
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Twitter Blues: Mass Celebs Lose Verification Checkmarks — Well, Most Of Them
As promised, Elon Musk purged celebrities of their legacy blue check marks from Twitter, leaving notables and politicians unwilling to shell out $8 a month to mingle with the rest of the hoi polloi. Instead of ponying up, many of the country's most famous — many from Massachusetts — decided to forego another subscription fee and lose their vaunted verified status. Most of them that is. Widespread verification will democratize journalism & empower the voice of the people — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 6, 2022 Of the 20 most searched Massachusetts-born celebrities — according t…
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Conan O'Brien Finds Some Friends In Central Mass; Redeems Himself At Pizzeria
Comedian and former late-night television host Conan O'Brien recently surprised students and staff at Worcester Polytechnic Institute when he visited the university earlier this week. A lucky fan took a photo with the host of the popular "Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend" podcast and shared it on social media. Conan sighting at WPI yestetday pic.twitter.com/hTGh1Ukb1h — Worcester Airport (@FlyOrh) March 29, 2023 The photo is undated, but Worcester School Committee member Jermoh Kamara tweeted that O'Brien was at WPI on Tuesday, March 28, and happily took pictures with a few students as h…
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