Author: Mike Cidoni Lennox
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High Fives and a black eye: Scenes from Oscar Nominees Lunch
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The Oscar nominees luncheon brings together A-listers and rising stars — artists from every aspect of filmmaking — for an afternoon of celebration and mutual fandom. With little on the agenda other than posing for a group photo, Monday’s gathering was a chance for nominees to bask together in their exalted…
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‘Moana’ song work an oasis from ‘Hamilton’ craze for Miranda
LOS ANGELES – When Lin-Manuel Miranda needed a break from his American history phenomenon “Hamilton,” envisioning the crisp blue waters of Polynesia and Disney’s latest animated musical “Moana” offered the perfect getaway. Miranda is following up his Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway hit by contributing seven original songs for “Moana,” which opened Wednesday. The…