2009 Oscars 81st Academy AwardsWinners Announced: February 22, 2009Held at: Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, CaliforniaHost: Hugh JackmanEligibility Year: 2008Oscar 2009 TriviaSlumdog Millionaire took home eight Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Danny Boyle.The award for Best Actor went to Sean Penn for his role in Milk, while Kate Winslet won Best Actress for The […]
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2009 Grammy Awards WinnersWinners Announced: February 8, 2009Held at: Staples Center, Los AngelesHost: No official hostEligibility Year: October 1, 2007 – September 30, 2008Noteworthy Grammy 2009 TriviaRaising Sand by Robert Plant & Alison Krauss was the evening’s big winner, snagging Album of the Year and Record of the Year for Please Read the Letter.The night
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2008 Oscars 80th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: February 24, 2008Held at: Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, CaliforniaHost: Jon StewartEligibility Year: 2007The Oscars 2008 TriviaNo Country for Old Men was the night’s big winner, taking home four awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for the Coen brothers.Daniel Day-Lewis bagged his second Best Actor Oscar for his role in
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2008 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: February 10, 2008 Held at: Staples Center, Los Angeles Host: No official host Eligibility Year: October 1, 2006 – September 30, 2007 Grammy Trivia You Don’t Want to Miss The night was quite a sweep for Amy Winehouse, who nabbed five awards including Record of the Year and Song
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2007 Oscars 79th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: February 25, 2007Held at: Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, CaliforniaHost: Ellen DeGeneresEligibility Year: 2006Oscar TriviaEllen DeGeneres hosting marked her first time leading the Oscars. Her casual banter and comedic approach added a unique vibe.The Departed nabbed Best Picture and was a career milestone for Martin Scorsese. It was his first win
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2007 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: February 11, 2007Held at: Staples Center, Los AngelesHost: no official hostEligibility Year: October 1, 2005 – September 30, 2006Trivia:The Dixie Chicks were the big winners of the night, taking home five awards including Album of the Year for Taking the Long Way.Not Ready to Make Nice, also by the Dixie
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2006 Oscars 78th Academy Awards Winners Announced: March 5, 2006 Held at: Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California Host: Jon Stewart Eligibility Year: 2005 Trivia: The ceremony was originally scheduled for February but was pushed back to March due to the 2006 Winter Olympics taking place in Turin, Italy. Ang Lee won Best Director for
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2006 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: February 8, 2006Held at: Staples Center, Los AngelesHost: No official hostEligibility Year: October 1, 2004 – September 30, 2005Trivia:2006 was the 48th edition of the Grammy Awards, and the ceremony lacked an official host, a rare occurrence in the show’s history.U2 dominated the ceremony, winning five Grammys, including Best Rock
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2005 Oscars 77th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: February 27, 2005Held at: Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CaliforniaHost: Chris RockEligibility Year: 2004Trivia and Unforgettable MomentsMillion Dollar Baby stole the spotlight, winning Best Picture, Best Director for Clint Eastwood, Best Actress for Hilary Swank, and Best Supporting Actor for Morgan Freeman.“I’m just a girl from a trailer park who
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2005 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: February 13, 2005Held at: Staples Center, Los AngelesHost: Queen LatifahEligibility Year: October 1, 2003 – September 30, 2004Trivia and Notable MomentsThe Album of the Year went to Genius Loves Company, a posthumous release by Ray Charles, featuring duets with various artists like Norah Jones and Elton John.Ray Charles also posthumously
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2004 Oscars 76th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: February 29, 2004Held at: Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CaliforniaHost: Billy CrystalEligibility Year: 20032004 Oscars TriviaThe Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King dominated, winning all 11 nominations and tying with Ben-Hur and Titanic for the most Oscar wins by a single film.This was the fifth time Billy
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2004 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: February 8, 2004Held at: Staples Center, Los AngelesHost: No official hostEligibility Year: October 1, 2002 – September 30, 20032004 Grammy TriviaOutKast’s double album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below bagged the Album of the Year, marking a significant moment for hip-hop in the Grammys.Beyoncé had a stellar night, winning five Grammys, including Best
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2003 Oscars 75th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 23, 2003Held at: Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, CaliforniaHost: Steve MartinEligibility Year: 2002TriviaChicago won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, making it the first musical to win the coveted title since Oliver! in 1968.Nicole Kidman won Best Actress for her role in The Hours, where she donned a prosthetic nose
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2003 Grammy Ward WinnersWinners Announced: February 23, 2003Held at: Madison Square Garden, New York CityHost: No official hostEligibility Year: October 1, 2001 – September 30, 2002TriviaThis was the first time since 1998 that the Grammys returned to New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden.One of the show’s major moments came when Simon & Garfunkel reunited
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2002 Oscars 74th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 24, 2002Held at: Kodak Theatre, Hollywood, CaliforniaHost: Whoopi GoldbergEligibility Year: 2001TriviaThis ceremony marked the first Oscars held at the Kodak Theatre, which later became the Dolby Theatre.A Beautiful Mind took home four awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Ron Howard.Denzel Washington won Best Actor for his
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2002 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: February 27, 2002 Held at: Staples Center, Los Angeles Host: Jon Stewart Eligibility Year: October 1, 2000 – September 30, 2001 Trivia Jon Stewart hosted the Grammy Awards for his second consecutive year, providing his usual blend of humor and wit. U2 emerged as a big winner, bagging four
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2001 Oscars 73rd Academy Awards Winners Announced: March 25, 2001 Held at: Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium, California Host: Steve Martin Eligibility Year: 2000 Trivia This was the first time Steve Martin hosted the Oscars, and he was praised for his comedic wit and charming demeanor. Julia Roberts won Best Actress for her role in Erin
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2001 Grammy Award Winners 2001 Grammy Winners2001 Grammy Award Winners – Key DetailsWinners Announced: February 21, 2001Held at: Staples Center, Los AngelesHost: Jon StewartEligibility Year: October 1, 1999 – September 30, 2000TriviaJon Stewart’s hosting debut was a big hit, cementing him as a top choice for emceeing awards shows.The night belonged to Eminem and Elton John,
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2000 Oscars 72nd Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 26, 2000Held at: Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium, CaliforniaHost: Billy CrystalEligibility Year: 1999TriviaAmerican Beauty dominated the awards, winning five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director for Sam Mendes, and Best Actor for Kevin Spacey.This was the last time Billy Crystal hosted the Oscars before returning 12 years later in
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2000 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: February 23, 2000Held at: Staples Center, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Rosie O’DonnellEligibility Year: October 1, 1998 – September 30, 19992000 Grammys TriviaThe ceremony marked the debut of the Staples Center as the event’s venue, moving from its previous location, the Shrine Auditorium.Carlos Santana’s Supernatural swept the awards with nine Grammys, tying
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1999 Oscars 71st Academy Awards Winners Announced: March 21, 1999 Held at: Los Angeles County Music Center, Los Angeles, California Host: Whoopi Goldberg Eligibility Year: 1998 Trivia Whoopi Goldberg became the first woman and the first African American to solo host the Oscars. This was her third time hosting but her first time going solo.
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1999 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: February 25, 1999Held at: Radio City Music Hall, New York CityHost: Kelsey GrammerEligibility Year: October 1, 1997 – September 30, 1998TriviaBest New Artist Snub: Despite huge success, Backstreet Boys lost the Best New Artist award to Lauryn Hill.Album of the Year: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill also
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1998 Oscars 70th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 23, 1998Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Billy CrystalEligibility Year: 1997TriviaTitanic Triumph: Titanic won 11 Oscars, tying with Ben-Hur for the most Academy Awards ever won by a single film.Iconic Line: One of the most famous lines, “I’m the king of the world!”, was shouted by James
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1998 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: February 25, 1998Held at: Radio City Music Hall, New York CityHost: Kelsey GrammerEligibility Year: October 1, 1996 – September 30, 1997TriviaIt’s All About the Benjamins: Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs dominated the evening with No Way Out, which won Best Rap Album.Fleetwood’s Comeback: Fleetwood Mac marked their return by snagging an
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1997 Oscars 69th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 24, 1997Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Billy CrystalEligibility Year: 1996TriviaStriking Gold: The English Patient dominated the night, taking home nine Oscars including Best Picture.Double Whammy: Geoffrey Rush won Best Actor for Shine and became the first Australian actor to win an Academy Award.Host with the Most:
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1997 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: February 26, 1997Held at: Madison Square Garden, New York CityHost: Ellen DeGeneresEligibility Year: October 1, 1995 – September 30, 1996TriviaGospel Roots: Celine Dion’s chart-topping Because You Loved Me lost Song of the Year to Eric Clapton’s Change the World, which was a hit in both pop and gospel formats.LeAnn’s Leap:
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1996 Oscars 68th Academy Awards Winners Announced: March 25, 1996 Held at: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles, California Host: Whoopi Goldberg Eligibility Year: 1995 Trivia Braveheart’s Roar: Mel Gibson’s Braveheart was the evening’s big winner, capturing Best Picture and Best Director. Nicholas’ Nick of Time: Nicholas Cage won Best Actor for his role in Leaving
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1996 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: February 28, 1996Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Ellen DeGeneresEligibility Year: October 1, 1994 – September 30, 1995TriviaAlanis Unplugged: Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill snagged Album of the Year, marking her as a force in the music industry.Hootie’s Big Catch: Hootie & the Blowfish won Best New Artist, propelling
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1995 Oscars 67th Academy AwardsWinners Announced: March 27, 1995Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: David LettermanEligibility Year: 1994TriviaForrest Gump Dominance: The film took home six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Tom Hanks.First-time Oscar for Martin Landau: Won Best Supporting Actor for his role in Ed Wood.Disney’s Golden Year: The Lion King
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1995 Grammy Award WinnersWinners Announced: March 1, 1995Held at: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaHost: Paul ReiserEligibility Year: October 1, 1993 – September 30, 1994TriviaSheryl Crow Takes Flight: Sheryl Crow won three awards, including Record of the Year for All I Wanna Do.King of Pop: Michael Jackson snagged a Grammy for Best Music Video for Scream,
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