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Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks accept honorary Oscars at Hollywood gala
Angela Bassett and other honorees were selected by the board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.
Wed Jan 10 2024
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Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks to get honorary Oscars
The Academy will honor four trailblazers who have transformed the film industry and inspired generations of filmmakers, Janet Yang said.
Tue Jun 27 2023
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Actor Viola Davis achieves elite EGOT status with Grammy win
Davis was the only female nominee in her category this year alongside big names Lin-Manuel Miranda, Questlove, Mel Brooks and Jamie Foxx.
Mon Feb 06 2023
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'Willy Wonka' star Gene Wilder dead at 83
Wilder was treated for lymphoma in 2000 and had worked only sporadically since.
Mon Aug 29 2016