Oscars 2020: Janelle Monae will get loopy, winner Brad Pitt will get

“Once upon a time in Hollywood, ain’t that the truth.” – Brad Pitt, accepting finest supporting actor. Your 2020 host-free Oscars opened with the dynamic Janelle Monae performing “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” earlier than elevating the roof, as the children say, and fronting an odd however energetic opening welcome quantity. I’m unsure I’m onboard with dancing Jokers and Dolemites and World War I troopers, however Monae positively received over the stay viewers, earnning a standing ovation for her efficiency. To the shock of no person, Brad Pitt received finest supporting actor (and deservedly so) for his sharp and humorous and empathetic work as a stuntman in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” With his

ACC adds Pitt, Syracuse from Big East (AP)

The Atlantic Coast Conference has extended its northern reach, adding Pittsburgh and Syracuse. Now the question becomes, will the league stop there— or keep growing to 16? The ACC announced Sunday that its council of presidents unanimously voted to accept those two schools, a move that increases its membership to 14 and sends the Big East scrambling—again—to replace two of its cornerstone programs. “We are constantly evaluating the competitive landscape to ensure the conference’s viability for years to come, and this, I believe, has staying power,” ACC Commissioner John Swofford said on a conference call.