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Welles’ Oscar for ‘Citizen Kane’ sells for $861K

NewsonToday — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:14:26 +0000

The Academy Award statuette that Orson Welles won for the original screenplay of “Citizen Kane” was auctioned for more than 1,000 Tuesday in Los Angeles.
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Oscar time: Film fests preview awards prospects

NewsonToday — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:16:19 +0000

Now that the summer blockbusters have been tucked away, it’s time for Hollywood’s next big season: the marathon haul to Academy Awards night.

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Oscar De La Hoya — In Rehab

NewsonToday — Sun, 22 May 2011 04:26:42 +0000

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Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya has entered rehab … TMZ has learned.

We’re told De La Hoya is seeking treatment for a substance abuse problem and checked into a California-area facility within the last few weeks.

De La Hoya has posted a flurry of very introspective tweets in the past few days, including, “Take a deep breathe and let out all that anger that makes you hate. it really is going to be o.k.”

and “Stop finding excuses not to live. life is controlled by what you make of it and not of what it makes of you.”

De La Hoya retired back in 2009. He had a career record of 39-6, held several championship belts, and won an Olympic Gold Medal back in 1992.

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Oscar De La Hoya — “I Have My Flaws”

NewsonToday — Sat, 21 May 2011 22:26:48 +0000

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Oscar De La Hoya checked himself into rehab voluntarily and tells TMZ he feels he will come out “a stronger, healthier person.”

As TMZ first reported, De La Hoya entered a rehab facility in California sometime within the last few weeks. We’re told De La Hoya is seeking help for substance abuse issues. A source close to the boxing legend tells us he has “voluntarily commenced proactive treatment to address certain health and personal issues.”

De La Hoya issued a statement to TMZ that reads, “After doing an honest evaluation of myself, I recognize that there are certain issues that I need to work on. Like everyone, I have my flaws, and I do not want to be one of those people that is afraid to admit and address those flaws.

“Throughout my career and my life, I have always met all challenges head-on, and this is no different. I am confident that with the support of my family and friends, I will become a stronger, healthier person.

“I ask for respect and privacy as my family and I go through this process.”

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Playing banjo eased Oscar stress for Steve Martin (AP)

NewsonToday — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:45:09 +0000

AP – Steve Martin says playing the banjo helped prepare him for his Oscar-hosting gig.

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Private drama plagues Oscar winner Sandra Bullock (AP)

NewsonToday — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:46:42 +0000

AP – Sandra Bullock is on a career high. America’s Sweetheart and “Miss Congeniality” was repeatedly anointed as Hollywood royalty this year, sweeping awards season and capping it off with an Oscar for her role as a devoted mom in “The Blind Side.”

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‘American Idol’ Oscar hotties and other news for Monday March 8

NewsonToday — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:01:59 +0000

‘American Idol’ Oscar hotties and other news for Monday March 8
Elton John’s annual AIDS Foundation party was the hot spot for Idols and they turned out in force. Jennifer Hudson , Allison Iraheta and Kara DioGuardi were all looking hot. Guess who was showing the most cleavage?

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NewsonToday — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:00:44 +0000

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Dr. Oscar Predicts 2010’s Best Picture Academy Award Winner

NewsonToday — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:34:34 +0000

Fox411’s amazingly prescient Academy Awards expert makes his eagerly awaited 2010 predictions.

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