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2009 Oscars 81st Academy Awards

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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2008 Oscars 80th Academy Awards

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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2007 Oscars 79th Academy Awards

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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2006 Grammy Award Winners

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 Awards

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 Winners

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 Grammy Award Winners

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 Awards

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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2002 Oscars 74th Academy Awards

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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2001 Grammy Award Winners

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 Awards

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 Winners

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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1998 Oscars 70th Academy Awards

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 Winners

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 Awards

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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1996 Oscars 68th Academy Awards

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 Winners

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 Awards

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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