Most recently, DiCaprio has won a BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award.
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But no one is talking about it.
The actor, who served as a co-host at the reception and was accompanied by his pregnant wife Hannah Bagshawe, said he was impressed by the British talent on display in the Oscar nominations. Academy officials are staying mum. But Oscarsmania will dominate all day, all night. What exactly Rock will do or say during the ceremony to address the issue has been a favorite topic of speculation leading up to the event.
Last week, well-known American producer Harvey Weinstein discouraged a boycott, reassuring those concerned that host Chris Rock would “annihilate” Hollywood in his opening monologue at the ceremony. “He’s the kind of guy who can treat all of this with the ideal amount of edge and humor”.
Numerous main categories at the Oscars appear to be locked down, if you listen to industry experts, but every year, the glitzy awards gala throws up plenty of surprises. “That would be awkward”.
The academy has been criticized over its nominations of all-white actors and actresses for the second year in a row.
The 69-year-old has carved out a place for himself in the Hollywood pantheon, but even he wouldn’t deny that the shine on his crown has been fading recently, his best roles seemingly behind him.
In my column from a few weeks ago, I mentioned that the Best Director statue will probably go to Alejandro G. Iñárritu for “The Revenant”.
The Oscars are presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Mad Max: Fury Road – 9%.
Adele has made her Oscar predictions clear, sharing her support for Oscar nominee and friend Leonardo DiCaprio.
Bryan Cranston, Matt Damon and Michael Fassbender will also battle it out in the category for “Trumbo”, “The Martian” and “Steve Jobs” respectively. You will see Lady Gaga performing on three best song nominees.
April Reign, managing editor of BroadwayBlack.com, said she will watch The Wood, starring Omar Epps, Richard T Jones and Taye Diggs on Netflix on Sunday night as the Oscars show airs on United States network ABC.
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Our very own desi girl Priyanka Chopra will be walking the red carpet and is also one of the presenters at the most pretigious show.
