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Oscar Predictions: Best Director — Could Christopher Nolan Triumph Again With ‘The Odyssey’?

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual…

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Oscar Predictions: Best Director — Could Christopher Nolan Triumph Again With ‘The Odyssey’?

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Stonebwoy defends Ghanaian men against ‘stingy’ tag

Ghanaian dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has pushed back against the perception that Ghanaian men are stingy, arguing that their spending habits are largely influenced by careful financial calculations. The musician made the remarks during an appearance on Madam Joyce’s Cocktails and Takeaways podcast, where he discussed stereotypes…

·adomonline.com

Donald Trump can’t beat Iran and Nigel Farage can only beat a bin. When it counts, these populists are just losers | Jonathan Freedland

The pattern in the US and Britain is clear. They serve up stunt after stunt to mask incompetence and the betrayal of all those who trusted them It’s a shame Nigel Farage ducked the announcement of his victory in the Clacton byelection, which confirmed his return as MP for the seat he had needlessly resigned from just a few weeks earlier.

·theguardian.com

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