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Al Pacino breaks silence on Oscars flap: Blames producers, extends empathy

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Al Pacino talks Oscars controversy, empathizes with disappointed nominees.

Al Pacino has released a statement addressing questions surrounding his presentation of the Best Picture category. 

The actor, who previously won an Academy Award for Best Actor in Scent of a Woman, faced scrutiny for not naming any of the ten nominees for Best Picture.

Instead, he simply announced, “And my eyes see Oppenheimer.”

In his statement, Pacino clarified that the decision not to mention each film individually was not his intention but rather a choice made by the producers of the ceremony. 

He explained that the nominees had already been highlighted throughout the event, and he followed the producers’ directive on how the award presentation should proceed. 

Following the Oscars, Molly McNearney, speaking to Variety, disclosed that the decision not to have Pacino announce all 10 Best Picture nominees stemmed from creative concerns about the show’s length.

With clips of all nominees already showcased during the event, the creative team aimed to prevent an excessively long ceremony.

Pacino expressed his gratitude for being part of the evening and respected the producers’ decision regarding the presentation of the award.

In a follow-up statement, he expressed empathy towards those who felt slighted by the omission of the Best Picture nominees during his presentation at the 2024 Oscars ceremony. 

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Prince Andrew’s ex-wife Sarah Ferguson gushes over King Charles, Kate Middleton

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Prince Andrew’s ex-wife Sarah Ferguson gushes over King Charles, Kate Middleton

Sarah Ferguson has seemingly quashed rumours of Prince Andrew’s feud with King Charles as she praised the monarch and Kate Middleton as ‘inspiring’ royals in her new statement.

The Duchess of York gushed over the tow senior royals in newest interview, saying: “They are an example to all families going through their own journeys of health.”

In conversation with PEOPLE during the launch of the new Youth Impact Council at New York Climate Week, Ferguson, popularly known as Fergie, voiced her admiration for the monarch and the Princess of Wales for their bold move publicly address their cancer journeys.

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie’s mother continued: “I think both the King and the Princess of Wales have spoken openly about their journey, and I love that the Princess says, ‘I’m always there for you.’ I love that video. It was a beautiful video with beautiful words.

“The King, you know, became the patron of the Cancer Research UK, which is such a big organization, and he actually went out to meet the patients.”

The royal family has also shared a photo of the King’s visit to the Macmillan Cancer Centre at the University College Hospital London on April 30. 

“That was very brave too, very courageous, and [he] spoke openly, which was very important to help people and give hope,” the 64-year-old Duchess said.

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Ellen DeGeneres hints she knows Diddy’s real nature in resurfaced 2016 tweet

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Diddy was recently charged for sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and more

Ellen DeGeneres has landed herself back in hot waters amid her “comeback,” this time for her apparent associations with disgraced rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

An eyebrow-raising 2016 tweet made by the comedian and television host about Diddy has resurfaced as he sits in jail for charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and more.

In the now-viral tweet, Ellen jokingly wished the rapper a happy birthday, writing, “Happy birthday, P Diddy, Puff Daddy, Sean Combs, or as I call him, Cuddle McSnugglestuff. You don’t need to know why. @iamdiddy.”

Ellen DeGeneres hints she knows Diddys real nature in resurfaced 2016 tweet

But with Diddy’s recent legal troubles, fans are baffled that Ellen’s tweet is still up while multiple celebrities appear to cover their tracks by wiping their social media clean.

One user reposted the tweet with the caption, “How is this still up?” Sparking a wave of reactions, some sarcastically pointed out the oversight. “The account manager out of town,” one person joked, while another commented, “She better not try to delete this neither.”

The resurfaced post comes as Diddy faces serious legal charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering, with his notorious celebrity-studded “white parties” also being revisited. These lavish events, held at his mansions around the world, were attended by A-list names like Jay-Z, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jennifer Lopez.

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Royal family shares new stunning photos of Duchess Sophie with statement

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Royal family shares new stunning photos of Duchess Sophie 

Duchess Sophie, who’s being praised as the secret weapon of King Charles, seemed to be having the time of her life during her trip to Surrey as she celebrated local initiatives.

The 59-year-old royal’s recent trip’s details with her stunning pictures have been shared on the royal family’s social media accounts.

The Palace released the hardworking royal’s photos with a meaningful statement, highlighting her people-friendly activities.

“Earlier this week The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Surrey to celebrate local initiatives,” wrote the Palace.

It added: “At @halecommunitycentre, The Duchess met community groups, including pupils crafting lanterns for the Farnham Lantern Festival. HRH admired artwork by Creative Response, which supports the community, including Ukrainian refugees, through art workshops.

“At @manechancesanctuary, dedicated to rehabilitating abused and abandoned horses, The Duchess met @dofeuk student volunteers, helped groom and feed the horses, and dropped in on a games session with local older residents.

“Finally, at @parityfordisability, which supports people with multiple disabilities, The Duchess joined students for sensory activities, cake decorating, and even building a ‘Pasta Palace’.”

The Duchess, known for being a good sport, even had the opportunity to take part in the weighing of Shetland Ponies with young children from the local community. The mother-of-two also enjoyed meeting the animals and even got to feed one of the horses alongside students completing their Duke of Edinburgh awards.

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‘Harry Potter’ actress Maggie Smith breathes her last at 89

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Harry Potter’s Maggie Smith dies at 89

Actress Dame Maggie Smith, who is widely-known for her iconic character Minerva McGonagall in Harry Potter, has died at the age of 89.

Her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, announced the death of one of the world’s most distinguished actresses in a tragic update on Friday, September 27.

Confirming the news to the BBC, they stated, “She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning, Friday 27th September.”

Speaking of their beloved mother, who appeared in over 50 films and won two Academy Awards for 1969’s The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, they further added, “An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for their care and unstinting kindness during her final days.

“We thank you for all your kind messages and support and ask that you respect our privacy at this time.”

On professional front, the English actress rose to fame after her mind-blowing performance as Viola in a stage production of 1952’s Twelfth Night.

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