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John Cena's Naked Oscar Moment Celebrates 1974 Streaker From New Jersey John Cena's Naked Oscar Moment Celebrates 1974 Streaker From New Jersey
John Cena's Naked Oscar Moment Celebrates 1974 Streaker From New Jersey In 1974 at the 46th Academy Awards, a man named Robert Opel ran across the stage naked. It happened just as David Niven was introducing Elizabeth Taylor. Opel was a photographer and art gallery owner who was born in East Orange, NJ. Rodrigogomespaixao Wikipedia Fifty years later, Robert Opel's memory lives on, with help from Oscar's host Jimmy Kimmel and John Cena. “Can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today?” Kimmel said at the event Sunday night, March 10. “I said, can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today? Wouldn’t that be crazy?” Enter: WWE s…

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Oscar Winner F. Murray Abraham Talks 'Amadeus' In Fort Lee Oscar Winner F. Murray Abraham Talks 'Amadeus' In Fort Lee
Oscar Winner F. Murray Abraham Talks 'Amadeus' In Fort Lee It's been 40 years, but the intense rivalry between Mozart and Salieri in "Amadeus" still resonates. F. Murray Abraham, who won an Academy Award for playing composer Antonio Salieri in the 1984 movie, will be appearing at the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee on Saturday, Jan. 27, for a screening and discussion of his most iconic role. Jan. 27 is also Mozart's birthday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Barrymore Film Center (@barrymorefilmcenter) In "Amadeus," Saleri lets his professional and personal jealousy of the mischievous W…

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by Sam Barron
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3X Oscar Winner From Bergen County Nabs 9th Nomination 3X Oscar Winner From Bergen County Nabs 9th Nomination
3X Oscar Winner From Bergen County Nabs 9th Nomination New Jersey will be well represented at the 96th Annual Academy Awards. Thelma Schoonmaker, a graduate of Ridgewood High School, was nominated for Best Film Editing for "Killers of the Flowers Moon." Schoonmaker is a longtime collaborator of director Martin Scorsese and has been nominated for nine Oscars, winning for "Raging Bull," "The Aviator" and "The Departed." "Killers of the Flowers Moon" is a 206-minute epic Western about the murder of the Osage people in 1920s Oklahoma after oil is discovered on their tribal land. The movie received 10 nominations, including Best Picture.  Edwa…

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by Sam Barron
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James Caan Of 'The Godfather' Dies James Caan Of 'The Godfather' Dies
James Caan Of 'The Godfather' Dies James Caan, the New York-born actor best-known for his highly acclaimed roles in “The Godfather,” “Elf,” and “Misery,” has died at the age of 82. His death was announced on Caan's official Twitter account. A cause of death was not made immediately available. “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6," the tweet says. "The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time." Caan, who will forever be known for playing “Sonny” Corleone, the …

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'I Was Wrong': Will Smith Apologizes To Chris Rock 'I Was Wrong': Will Smith Apologizes To Chris Rock
'I Was Wrong': Will Smith Apologizes To Chris Rock Actor and rapper Will Smith has formally apologized to comedian Chris Rock after assaulting him on stage at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 27. "Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable," the "King Richard" winner wrote on Instagram with his comments disabled Monday evening. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith) "Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much …

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by Nicole Acosta