At the 96th Academy Awards, several influential figures, including Billie Eilish, director Ava DuVernay, Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, and more, made a powerful statement by wearing red pins in support of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.&nbsp;

The pins were part of an effort launched by Artists4Ceasefire, which is a group of artists working in the entertainment industry who recently penned an open letter to Joe Biden to demand an immediate and permanent cease in Gaza. Signatories of the letter included Mark Ruffalo, Kristen Stewart, Mahershala Ali, Jennifer Lopez, and Ava DuVernay.

The pins feature an orange hand adorned with a black heart and&nbsp;surrounded by a red circle. According to a press release, the pin symbolises collective support for "an immediate and permanent cease-fire, the release of all of the hostages and for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza".

In a red carpet interview, Ramy Youssef emphasised the need for safety, justice, and peace for the Palestinian people, stating, "We're all calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. We're calling for the safety of everyone involved. We really want lasting justice and peace for the Palestinian people. We really just want to say, 'Let's just stop killing children.' There’s so much there to process and it feels like the easiest way to have the conversations that people want to have is when they're isn't an active bombing campaign happening."

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Several other celebrities, such as Eugene Lee Yang, Misan Harriman, and Kaouther Ben Hania, also donned the pins, making a visible impact on the star-studded event. Pro-Palestinian protesters also took to the streets, causing delays in arrivals and calling for a ceasefire and a free Palestine.

The red pins had previously made appearances at the Grammys and Screen Actors Guild awards, showcasing a widespread commitment to the cause. Stars like Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker, Tony Shalhoub, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach also supported the initiative by wearing these pins at these events.

At the 96th Academy Awards, several influential figures, including Billie Eilish, director Ava DuVernay, Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, and more, made a powerful statement by wearing red pins in support of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

At the 96th Academy Awards, several influential figures, including Billie Eilish, director Ava DuVernay, Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, and more, made a powerful statement by wearing red pins in support of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The pins were part of an effort launched by Artists4Ceasefire, which is a group of artists working in the entertainment industry who recently penned an open letter to Joe Biden to demand an immediate and permanent cease in Gaza. Signatories of the letter included Mark Ruffalo, Kristen Stewart, Mahershala Ali, Jennifer Lopez, and Ava DuVernay. The pins feature an orange hand adorned with a black heart and surrounded by a red circle. According to a press release, the pin symbolises collective support for "an immediate and permanent cease-fire, the release of all of the hostages and for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza". In a red carpet interview, Ramy Youssef emphasised the need for safety, justice, and peace for the Palestinian people, stating, "We're all calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. We're calling for the safety of everyone involved. We really want lasting justice and peace for the Palestinian people. We really just want to say, 'Let's just stop killing children.' There’s so much there to process and it feels like the easiest way to have the conversations that people want to have is when they're isn't an active bombing campaign happening." Also read: Oscar Awards 2024: Seven wins for Oppenheimer, Barbie bags one for Best Song Several other celebrities, such as Eugene Lee Yang, Misan Harriman, and Kaouther Ben Hania, also donned the pins, making a visible impact on the star-studded event. Pro-Palestinian protesters also took to the streets, causing delays in arrivals and calling for a ceasefire and a free Palestine. The red pins had previously made appearances at the Grammys and Screen Actors Guild awards, showcasing a widespread commitment to the cause. Stars like Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker, Tony Shalhoub, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach also supported the initiative by wearing these pins at these events.

Oscars 2024: Why celebs like Billie Eilish, Mark Ruffalo were wearing red pins at the ceremony?

What were Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell made for? Winning awards, apparently. The sibling duo’s Barbie&nbsp;blockbuster ballad “What Was I Made For?” won the Academy Award for best original song on Sunday night.

In doing so, Eilish, 22, has become the youngest person by far to have won two career Oscars. That beats a very old record set by Luise Rainer, who won her second best actress Oscar at 28 in 1938.

The second youngest is now Eilish’s 26-year-old brother and co-writer Finneas. The pair won their first Oscar for “No Time to Die” in 2021. That year, they beat out some impressive names, including Beyoncé, Van Morrison, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Diane Warren.

Hilary Swank and Jodie Foster — a best supporting actor nominee this year — are the only others to win two before 30.

“Thank you so much to the Academy. I feel like, I just didn’t think this would happen,” Eilish started her speech. “I’m so grateful for this song and for this movie and the way that it made me feel. And this goes out to everyone who was affected by the movie and how incredible it is. And I want to thank my team and my parents. I love you guys so much.”

She continued, “I want to thank my best friend Zoe for playing Barbies with me growing up, and being by my side forever,” and was met with laughs from the audience. “I want to thank my, like, dance teachers growing up. I want to thank my choir teachers. Miss Brigham, thanks for believing in me. Mrs. T, you didn’t like me, but you were good at your job.”

Eilish and Finneas beat out another Barbie&nbsp;cut, “I’m Just Ken,” as performed by Ryan Gosling and written by “Barbie the Album” executive producer Mark Ronson and his creative partner Andrew Wyatt. Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson’s “It Never Went Away” from American Symphony, Warren’s “The Fire Inside” from Flamin’ Hot&nbsp;and Scott George’s “Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)” from Killers of the Flower Moon&nbsp;rounded out the category.

Eilish and O’Connell are no strangers to the Oscar stage. In addition to taking home the trophy for their James Bond theme “No Time to Die,” they performed during the in-memoriam segment in 2020.

In the months leading up to the Academy Awards, “What Was I Made For?” has raked in numerous trophies: In 2024 alone, they’ve won a Golden Globe for best original song and two Grammys. Not bad for a song written about an 11.5-inch-tall plastic doll.

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“What Was I Made For?” debuted at No. 34 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, eventually peaking at No. 14.

In the Barbie&nbsp;film, “What Was I Made For?” plays a key role — an instrumental version of the song pops up like a leitmotif, soundtracking introspective, existential moments for its protagonist. Eilish’s voice isn’t heard until the final scene, but at that point, the audience is well-prepared for its emotional impact.

Clearly, the duo excel at making music for movies. Before Barbie&nbsp;and Bond, three songs they wrote made it on Disney’s “Turning Red” soundtrack, pulling heavily from the likes of (asterisk)NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys.

In another music category, Ludwig Göransson won the Academy Award for original score for his work on Oppenheimer. It is his second Oscar and third nomination, having previously won in the category in 2019 for Black Panther.

In doing so, Göransson beat John Williams (Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny) and three first-time nominees, Jerskin Fendrix (Poor Things) Laura Karpman (American Fiction) and the late Robbie Robertson (Killers of the Flower Moon).

Oppenheimer&nbsp;is director Christopher Nolan’s own adaptation of Martin J. Sherwin and Kai Bird’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 2005 book American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, chronicling the Manhattan Project and its fallout.

“Christopher Nolan, it was your idea to use violin in the score, and it allowed me to work and collaborate with my wonderful wife and acclaimed violinist Serena Göransson. We (were) recording at night and we were rushing to go home to put our kids, Apollo, Romeo, to bed. But the result of that was amazing,” he said in his speech.

“And to my parents up there, thank you for giving me guitars and drum machines instead of video games. Thank you,” he concluded.

The film starring Cillian Murphy “is poised between the shock and aftershock of the terrible revelation, as one character calls it, of a divine power,” AP Film Writer Jake Coyle assessed in his review. Naturally, the score accomplishes something similar: Göransson composing from a first-person perspective for the first time, using his characteristic plays with rhythm and tempo to make one man’s history-altering endeavours feel larger than life.

“To be recognised on this score especially, it was a very personal score,” Göransson told The Associated Press when the nominations were announced in January. “It was also obviously extremely challenging to achieve these emotions and to tell the story of this complicated man’s feelings, his ambition and what he’s going through in his journey and from his perspective because the only way to do that is, I’ve had to go to some to some uncomfortable places.”

He added that “the way that Chris Nolan uses music in his storytelling is so unique and special and inspiring.”

“So, give all the music awards to Nolan and his collaborators,” he said. “I’m just very grateful to be working with him, and this is our second film together.”

Their first film together was the 2020 time-bending thriller Tenet.

What were Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell made for? Winning awards, apparently. The sibling duo’s Barbie blockbuster ballad “What Was I Made For?” won the Academy Award for best original song on Sunday night.

What were Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell made for? Winning awards, apparently. The sibling duo’s Barbie blockbuster ballad “What Was I Made For?” won the Academy Award for best original song on Sunday night. In doing so, Eilish, 22, has become the youngest person by far to have won two career Oscars. That beats a very old record set by Luise Rainer, who won her second best actress Oscar at 28 in 1938. The second youngest is now Eilish’s 26-year-old brother and co-writer Finneas. The pair won their first Oscar for “No Time to Die” in 2021. That year, they beat out some impressive names, including Beyoncé, Van Morrison, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Diane Warren. Hilary Swank and Jodie Foster — a best supporting actor nominee this year — are the only others to win two before 30. “Thank you so much to the Academy. I feel like, I just didn’t think this would happen,” Eilish started her speech. “I’m so grateful for this song and for this movie and the way that it made me feel. And this goes out to everyone who was affected by the movie and how incredible it is. And I want to thank my team and my parents. I love you guys so much.” She continued, “I want to thank my best friend Zoe for playing Barbies with me growing up, and being by my side forever,” and was met with laughs from the audience. “I want to thank my, like, dance teachers growing up. I want to thank my choir teachers. Miss Brigham, thanks for believing in me. Mrs. T, you didn’t like me, but you were good at your job.” Eilish and Finneas beat out another Barbie cut, “I’m Just Ken,” as performed by Ryan Gosling and written by “Barbie the Album” executive producer Mark Ronson and his creative partner Andrew Wyatt. Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson’s “It Never Went Away” from American Symphony, Warren’s “The Fire Inside” from Flamin’ Hot and Scott George’s “Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)” from Killers of the Flower Moon rounded out the category. Eilish and O’Connell are no strangers to the Oscar stage. In addition to taking home the trophy for their James Bond theme “No Time to Die,” they performed during the in-memoriam segment in 2020. In the months leading up to the Academy Awards, “What Was I Made For?” has raked in numerous trophies: In 2024 alone, they’ve won a Golden Globe for best original song and two Grammys. Not bad for a song written about an 11.5-inch-tall plastic doll. Also read: Oscars 2024: Did you spot these surprise guests during Ryan Gosling's 'I'm Just A Ken' performance? “What Was I Made For?” debuted at No. 34 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, eventually peaking at No. 14. In the Barbie film, “What Was I Made For?” plays a key role — an instrumental version of the song pops up like a leitmotif, soundtracking introspective, existential moments for its protagonist. Eilish’s voice isn’t heard until the final scene, but at that point, the audience is well-prepared for its emotional impact. Clearly, the duo excel at making music for movies. Before Barbie and Bond, three songs they wrote made it on Disney’s “Turning Red” soundtrack, pulling heavily from the likes of (asterisk)NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys. In another music category, Ludwig Göransson won the Academy Award for original score for his work on Oppenheimer. It is his second Oscar and third nomination, having previously won in the category in 2019 for Black Panther. In doing so, Göransson beat John Williams (Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny) and three first-time nominees, Jerskin Fendrix (Poor Things) Laura Karpman (American Fiction) and the late Robbie Robertson (Killers of the Flower Moon). Oppenheimer is director Christopher Nolan’s own adaptation of Martin J. Sherwin and Kai Bird’s Pulitzer Prize-winning 2005 book American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, chronicling the Manhattan Project and its fallout. “Christopher Nolan, it was your idea to use violin in the score, and it allowed me to work and collaborate with my wonderful wife and acclaimed violinist Serena Göransson. We (were) recording at night and we were rushing to go home to put our kids, Apollo, Romeo, to bed. But the result of that was amazing,” he said in his speech. “And to my parents up there, thank you for giving me guitars and drum machines instead of video games. Thank you,” he concluded. The film starring Cillian Murphy “is poised between the shock and aftershock of the terrible revelation, as one character calls it, of a divine power,” AP Film Writer Jake Coyle assessed in his review. Naturally, the score accomplishes something similar: Göransson composing from a first-person perspective for the first time, using his characteristic plays with rhythm and tempo to make one man’s history-altering endeavours feel larger than life. “To be recognised on this score especially, it was a very personal score,” Göransson told The Associated Press when the nominations were announced in January. “It was also obviously extremely challenging to achieve these emotions and to tell the story of this complicated man’s feelings, his ambition and what he’s going through in his journey and from his perspective because the only way to do that is, I’ve had to go to some to some uncomfortable places.” He added that “the way that Chris Nolan uses music in his storytelling is so unique and special and inspiring.” “So, give all the music awards to Nolan and his collaborators,” he said. “I’m just very grateful to be working with him, and this is our second film together.” Their first film together was the 2020 time-bending thriller Tenet.

Did you know Billie Eilish is the youngest artist with 2 Oscar wins?

The 2024 Oscar Awards ceremony was a night to remember! It was&nbsp;filled with unforgettable moments both on and off the stage. While the live show delivered epic performances and emotional speeches, some of the best moments of the evening happened behind the cameras.

From multiple Barbie reunions to John Cena's nearly naked backstage antics, there were plenty of candid moments captured by photographers. Scroll to get a glimpse of some BTS moments!

Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig had the sweetest Barbie reunion before the ceremony began.

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John Cena was seen hanging out backstage in just a modesty pouch and Birkenstocks.

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Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie greeted each other as they took their seats inside the venue.

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Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are seen engrossed in an intense conversation during a break.

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John Krasinski and Bradley Cooper are seen laughing at the top of their lungs during a break.

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Messi the Dog, who starred in Anatomy of a Fall, is seen comfortably sitting on a chair at the ceremony.

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Overall, the 2024 Oscars was a night filled with memorable moments, both in front of the camera and behind. From emotional speeches to unexpected reunions, the evening was a celebration of talent and creativity in the film industry.

The 2024 Oscar Awards ceremony was a night to remember! It was filled with unforgettable moments both on and off the stage. While the live show delivered epic performances and emotional speeches, some of the best moments of the evening happened behind the cameras.

The 2024 Oscar Awards ceremony was a night to remember! It was filled with unforgettable moments both on and off the stage. While the live show delivered epic performances and emotional speeches, some of the best moments of the evening happened behind the cameras. From multiple Barbie reunions to John Cena's nearly naked backstage antics, there were plenty of candid moments captured by photographers. Scroll to get a glimpse of some BTS moments! Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig had the sweetest Barbie reunion before the ceremony began. John Cena was seen hanging out backstage in just a modesty pouch and Birkenstocks. Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie greeted each other as they took their seats inside the venue. Also read: Emma Stone suffers wardrobe malfunction minutes before accepting Oscars award Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone are seen engrossed in an intense conversation during a break. John Krasinski and Bradley Cooper are seen laughing at the top of their lungs during a break. Messi the Dog, who starred in Anatomy of a Fall, is seen comfortably sitting on a chair at the ceremony. Overall, the 2024 Oscars was a night filled with memorable moments, both in front of the camera and behind. From emotional speeches to unexpected reunions, the evening was a celebration of talent and creativity in the film industry.

Oscars 2024: Behind-the-scene pics you should not miss

Just one day before the 96th Academy Awards, controversy has erupted surrounding the film The Holdovers, directed by Alexander Payne and written by David Hemingson. The film, which is nominated for Best Original Screenplay, is now facing plagiarism accusations from Hollywood writer Simon Stephenson, known for his work on the film Luca.

Stephenson has claimed that The Holdovers&nbsp;bears striking similarities to his unproduced screenplay, Frisco. Both scripts allegedly share significant story elements, character arcs, and dialogue. Stephenson presented documents to support his claim, including drafts of Frisco&nbsp;sent to Payne in 2013 and 2019.

"The meaningful entirety of the screenplay for THE HOLDOVERS has been copied from the FRISCO screenplay by transposition," one document stated. "This includes the FRISCO screenplay’s entire story, structure, sequencing, scenes, sequential sub-beats within scenes, line-by-line substance of action and dialogue, characters, arcs, relationships, theme and tone."

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The Holdovers&nbsp;tells the story of a history teacher, played by Paul Giamatti, who forms an unexpected bond with a group of teenagers during Christmas break. The film's heartfelt narrative has garnered attention and critical acclaim, making the plagiarism allegations all the more impactful.

The timing of these accusations, on the eve of the Oscars, has added to the chaos surrounding the event. The Holdovers&nbsp;is competing against other films such as Maestro, Anatomy of a Fall, May-December, and Past Lives&nbsp;in the Best Original Screenplay category.

To get live updates about Oscars, click on this link.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2024-live-updates-check-out-all-the-live-action-from-the-red-carpet-and-ceremony-698560">Oscars 2024 Live Updates: Check out all the live action from the red carpet and ceremony</a>

Just one day before the 96th Academy Awards, controversy has erupted surrounding the film The Holdovers, directed by Alexander Payne and written by David Hemingson.

Just one day before the 96th Academy Awards, controversy has erupted surrounding the film The Holdovers, directed by Alexander Payne and written by David Hemingson. The film, which is nominated for Best Original Screenplay, is now facing plagiarism accusations from Hollywood writer Simon Stephenson, known for his work on the film Luca. Stephenson has claimed that The Holdovers bears striking similarities to his unproduced screenplay, Frisco. Both scripts allegedly share significant story elements, character arcs, and dialogue. Stephenson presented documents to support his claim, including drafts of Frisco sent to Payne in 2013 and 2019. "The meaningful entirety of the screenplay for THE HOLDOVERS has been copied from the FRISCO screenplay by transposition," one document stated. "This includes the FRISCO screenplay’s entire story, structure, sequencing, scenes, sequential sub-beats within scenes, line-by-line substance of action and dialogue, characters, arcs, relationships, theme and tone." Also read: Oscar nominees to receive lavish gift bags worth $178,000. Know what's inside it The Holdovers tells the story of a history teacher, played by Paul Giamatti, who forms an unexpected bond with a group of teenagers during Christmas break. The film's heartfelt narrative has garnered attention and critical acclaim, making the plagiarism allegations all the more impactful. The timing of these accusations, on the eve of the Oscars, has added to the chaos surrounding the event. The Holdovers is competing against other films such as Maestro, Anatomy of a Fall, May-December, and Past Lives in the Best Original Screenplay category. To get live updates about Oscars, click on this link. Oscars 2024 Live Updates: Check out all the live action from the red carpet and ceremony

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Oscars 2024: Why celebs like Billie Eilish, Mark Ruffalo were wearing red pins at the ceremony?

Did you know Billie Eilish is the youngest artist with 2 Oscar wins?

Oscars 2024: Behind-the-scene pics you should not miss

Ahead of Oscars 2024, The Holdovers’ director accused of plagiarism