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5:45 PM ET, April 26, 2021

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Michael Schneider / Variety:
Oscar Secrets: Behind the Decisions to Change the Show Order, Air Fewer Clips and Bring in ‘Da Butt’ … Oscars producers Steven Soderbergh, Stacey Sher and Jesse Collins had promised a unique telecast this year, and by the end of Sunday night's show, it was definitely unlike any other Academy Awards in recent memory.
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Christi Carras / Los Angeles Times:
Too good to be true: Glenn Close dancing to ‘Da Butt’ at the Oscars was scripted  —  It seems only fitting that the star of “Hillbilly Elegy” — the butt of the 2021 awards cycle — would perform “Da Butt” dance during the Oscars telecast.  —  While playing a game of “name that song” …
Brett Malec / E! Online:
Glenn Close Doing “Da Butt” Dance Is the Only 2021 Oscars GIF That Matters
Discussion: Daily Star, FemaleFirst and Just Jared
Emily Shapiro / ABC News:
Oscars 2021 live updates: Winners, speeches and top moments  —  The Oscars are now underway on ABC.  —  How Oscars producers are putting on COVID-safe show  —  Producers are going above and beyond to make sure attendees are safe with extensive protocols and even an in-house epidemiologist.
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Just Jared:
Oscar Winner Daniel Kaluuya's Mom Reacts in Real Time to His Acceptance Speech Quote About His Parents Having Sex
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Daily Star
Georgia Trevitt / Ok -:
Katie Price admits she ‘loves’ being bankrupt as she shares plans for more kids with fiancé Carl Woods  —  Katie Price has admitted she “loves” being bankrupt - and wants to stay in it for as long as she can.  —  In an exclusive interview with OK! magazine, Katie, 42 …
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror.co.uk
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Jessica Lester / The Sun:
Katie Price bans exes Peter Andre and Kieran Hayler from Carl Woods wedding and hints she could be a pregnant bride
Discussion: Daily Star and FemaleFirst
Ale Russian / People.com:
Oscar Winner Youn Yuh-jung Has No Plans to Act with Brad Pitt: 'I Don't Dream Impossible Dreams'  —  Youn Yuh-jung won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress on Sunday night, with Brad Pitt, who also produced Minari, announcing her award  —  Minari's breakout star Youn Yuh-jung …
Discussion: Just Jared
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Rose Minutaglio / Elle:
Youn Yuh-Jung Makes History As The First Korean Woman To Win Best Supporting Actress At The Oscars
Discussion: Vulture and Cosmopolitan
Tierney Bricker / E! Online:
2021 Oscars: The Surprising Career Borat 2's Maria Bakalova Almost Chose
Discussion: Just Jared and The Sun
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Piers Morgan / Daily Mail:
RIP The Oscars - these grim, woke-ravaged, fun-devoid awards were a howlingly dull train-wreck that killed the Hollywood dream stone dead  —  The howl was loud, prolonged, anguished and animated.  —  Actress Frances McDormand's bizarre imitation of a wolf was comfortably the most surprising and interesting part of this year's Oscars.
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror.co.uk
Ainhoa Barcelona / HELLO!:
Prince William and Prince Harry agree on beautiful tribute to late mother Princess Diana … The Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex have given their consent for their late mother Princess Diana's wedding dress to go on display for the first time in 25 years.
Lizzie Widdicombe / Elle:
Olivia Rodrigo Is in the Driver's Seat  —  Her song “Drivers License” has taken the world by storm.  In this candid interview, the singer, songwriter, and actress opens up about what it feels like to have millions of people speculating about your love life.
Carlos Greer / Page Six:
Janet Jackson Super Bowl incident to get ‘Framing Britney Spears’ treatment  —  Janet Jackson is getting the Britney Spears treatment, Page Six has learned.  —  Left/Right TV, the production company behind the blockbuster “Framing Britney Spears” documentary, is working on a documentary …
Samantha Schnurr / E! Online:
See the Cozy Photos of Pete Davidson and Phoebe Dynevor That Have the Internet Buzzing  —  As the speculation continues over whether SNL's Pete Davidson and Bridgerton's Phoebe Dynevor are a couple, see the photos that have fans convinced.  —  Are Pete Davidson and Phoebe Dynevor Hollywood's newest couple?
Discussion: POPSUGAR
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Mónica Marie Zorrilla / Variety:
TV Ratings: Oscars Plummet to Record Low, Down 58% Compared to Last Year … The 93rd Academy Awards ceremony, broadcast live from both Union Station and the Dolby Theatre in L.A. on ABC, hit a record low.  —  Per Nielsen Live+Same Day preliminary national numbers, 9.85 million viewers tuned …
Sarah Packer / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Former Another Level star Dane Bowers back with Love Island's Laura Anderson three years after she dumped him for cheating  —  Dane Bowers is back with Love Island star Laura Anderson, three years after she dumped him for cheating.  —  The former Another Level singer, 41 …
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and The Sun
Kaitlyn Frey / People.com:
Zendaya Wears Show-Stopping Look (with Over $6 Million Of Diamonds!) to Present at 2021 Oscars  —  Zendaya delivered another memorable Oscars fashion moment as she made her way down the carpet  —  Zendaya made an unforgettable entrance on the red carpet at the 2021 Academy Awards.
Discussion: HELLO! and Vogue
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Samantha Bergeson / E! Online:
Amelia Hamlin Reveals Her Adorable Nickname for Scott Disick's Daughter Penelope  —  Watch: Scott Disick & Amelia Hamlin Are Getting Serious!  —  Seems like Amelia Hamlin is feeling just “peesh”-y about her relationship.  —  The 19-year-old model has been making waves with her romance …
Discussion: Celebrity Insider and Just Jared
Fay Leyfield / The Sun:
Malin Andersson says her daughter Consy 'will look after Ashley Cain's baby Azaylia in heaven' after their tragic deaths  —  MALIN Andersson has said her late daughter Consy will look after Ashley Cain's baby Azaylia in heaven following their tragic deaths.  —  The Love Island star's daughter …
Discussion: Daily Star and E! Online
 
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B.D. / Perez Hilton:
Why Does Justin Bieber Have Dreadlocks Now?!?
Discussion: Page Six
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Paris Jackson, Cara Delevingne leave Oscars 2021 afterparty together
Discussion: Just Jared
Jessica Matlin / Harper's BAZAAR:
Hailey Bieber Is Still Learning to Love Herself
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Chadwick Boseman Wasn't Snubbed at Oscars, Brother Says Family Not Upset
Discussion: E! Online, Page Six and Just Jared
Francesca Shillcock / HELLO!:
Nicole Kidman stuns in first look at brilliant new drama Nine Perfect Strangers
Discussion: E! Online and Glamour UK
HELLO!:
Jessica Wright reveals date for Spanish wedding - EXCLUSIVE
Discussion: The Sun
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Fay Leyfield / The Sun:
Holly Willoughby reveals she's written her first book about her life and it'll cover ‘burn-out and body-image’
Discussion: Daily Star
People.com:
H.E.R. Says There's ‘Absolutely Going to Be an EGOT in My Future’ After Winning Best Song at the Oscars
Discussion: Glamour
Marc Malkin / Variety:
Andra Day's Post-Oscar Party Will Include Mandatory Rapid COVID Tests (EXCLUSIVE)
Discussion: Just Jared
Amy Denman / Ok -:
Gemma Collins and Rami Hawash hug over romantic sushi date as they are seen for first time since reconciling
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror.co.uk
TMZ.com:
Oscars' L.A. Train Station Location Sees Crew Members Getting Mugged
Discussion: The Sun and Celebs
 

 
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Mia Sato / The Verge:
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