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Will Smith visits life coach almost a year after Oscars slapgate
Following the tradition, the 54-year-old actor should have been invited to this year's ceremony to present the award for Best Actress after taking home the Best Actor award in 2022, reports Mirror.co.uk. However, Will was given a 10-year ban from attending the Oscars after storming onstage and slapping Chris Rock for a joke the comedian made about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith.
Oscars 2023: Rajamouli screams, hugs wife as 'Naatu Naatu' wins
A clip has gone viral showing Rajamouli's reaction to the win. Rajamouli was seen with his wife and 'RRR' cast. When 'Naatu Naatu' was announced as the Best Song at the event, an excited Rajamouli got up screaming in joy at the win but he also hugged his wife, Rama Rajamouli. Leaving behind names such as Lady Gaga, Diane Warren and Rihanna, 'Naatu Naatu' made history after contending against songs.
Oscars 2023: Stalin congratulates Guneet, Kartiki for 'The Elephant Whisperers'
The Chief Minister tweeted: "Congrats to Kartiki Gonsalves &@guneetm on winning the #Oscar. No better news to wake up to than two women bringing the first ever Oscar for an Indian production. The patient making and the moving story of the #ElephantWhisperers deserve all the praises & accolades it it's getting. The documentary was.
Ajay Devgn on 'Naatu Naatu' Oscar win: It's a proud moment for India
Ajay, who played actor Ram Charan's father in 'RRR', took to Instagram on Monday morning, and wrote: "As it is often said, cinema speaks a universal language. Congratulations to the teams of #RRR and #TheElephantWhisperers for their #Oscar wins. It's a proud (Indian flag emoji) moment." 'Naatu Naatu' picturised on Ram Charan and NTR Jr from the film 'RRR' made India proud again as it won the Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Award.
This is just the beginning, NTR Jr on 'Naatu Naatu' Oscar win
"I cannot find the words to express my elation right now. This is not just a win for RRR but for India as a country. I believe this is just the beginning. Showing us how far Indian cinema can go. Congratulations to Keeravaani garu and Chandrabose garu. Of course none of this would have been possible without a master storyteller called Rajamouli and the audiences who showered us with all the love."
Oscars 2023: Keeravani floors audience with his version of 'Top of the World'
In an unusual acceptance speech that got him several rounds of applause, Keeravani gave his unusual spin to the ageless hit of The Carpenters, 'Top of the World', that many of his age have grown up grooving to. "I grew up listening to The Carpenters and now here I am with the Oscars," Keeravani began, and then started singing his own version of the '70s pop smash hit: "There was only one wish on my mind. ... 'RRR' has to win, pride of every Indian, and must put me on top of the world."
Oscars 2023: 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' picks 7 titles including Best Picture
The film, an adventure about a Chinese-American laundromat owner grappling with an IRS audit and inter-dimensional attackers, earned seven statues, including original screenplay and directing honours for its creators Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (collectively known as the Daniels), reports 'Variety'. The victory is a big one for A24, the indie studio that pushed the zany film to an impressive $100 million at the box office, a stunning achievement at a time when the market for arthouse movies has shrivelled.
Halle Bailey sings her heart out in 'The Little Mermaid' trailer
Directed by Rob Marshall, the live-action musical brings to life the 1989 animated film with Halle Bailey starring as Ariel, reports Variety. The soundtrack is created by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken (who wrote the score for the 1989 'Little Mermaid' film) and will feature classics from the original movie in addition to four original songs.
Kangana: Deepika is testimony to the fact that Indian women are the best
Kangana took to Twitter and Instagram, where she said that Deepika was looking beautiful. "How beautiful @deepikapadukone looks, not easy to stand there holding the entire nation together, carrying its image, reputation on those delicate shoulders and speaking so graciously and confidently. Deepika stands tall as a testimony.
Chiranjeevi on cloud nine as 'Naatu Naatu' wins Oscar for Best Original Song
Taking to his social media almost immediately after the magic moment of the announcement in Los Angeles, Chiranjeevi tweeted, "#Oscarsa-a-a- would have still been a dream for India but for One Man's vision, courage & conviction @ssrajamouli !"
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