In an era of award shows of every kind watching their ratings tumble to historic lows, the Academy Awards announced the inaugural “fan-favorite” award as a mean to turn the tide and increase engagement.

Relying on audiences to vote on their favorite movie of 2021, fans of the year’s most talked about motion pictures took to Twitter in droves to ensure their fave was unveiled as the first winner of the honor.

Upon its announcement, Amazon’s Camila Cabello-led ‘Cinderella’ was leading the race to the Oscar finish line (as we reported here).  By voting’s close on March 3, however, a new frontrunner had emerged.

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It’s been nearly 13 years since Lady Gaga made a play for the top of the Billboard charts with her second #1 hit, ‘Poker Face,’ but – if renewed success at iTunes is to judge by – the RedOne-produced tune may be given another hand for chart glory.

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The credits are done rolling at the 94th Annual Academy Awards, known more commonly as the 2022 Oscars.  Hailing from the Los Angeles Dolby Theatre, the night saw the year’s most notable movie releases honored for their multi-layered contributions to the world of film.

Like any memorable ceremony, it was the unscripted moments that made for the most resonating – namely those inspiring acceptance speeches.

Keen to see who got the opportunity to deliver one?  See the full list of winners inside:

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With over 500 awards to her credit, Beyoncé sits in history books as the most-awarded living act in all of entertainment.

Having already conquered the GRAMMYs as its most-decorated singer to date (28 wins), Bey’s stride toward EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) status was expected to take a leap in the right direction Sunday night (March 27) as the diva earned acclaim for delivering her first Academy Award performance for a song she was nominated for.

By the night’s end, however, it was her beloved fan group (the #Beyhive) who was making the delivery – a set of stings to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) for awarding the golden statuette to Billie Eilish‘s ‘No Time to Die.’

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‘Ali’ and ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ are not only regarded as two of Will Smith‘s best motion pictures, but many hail the masterpieces as two of the century’s greatest cinematic offerings.

And while both were recognized with nominations by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in their years of eligibility (2002 and 2007 respectively), neither nabbed a golden statuette for Smith – a loss many critics still deem a misstep on behalf of the Academy.

Sunday (March 27) brought with it what may be redemption, however, when Will walked away with the Best Actor trophy for his acclaimed performance as Richard Williams – father of legendary tennis sisters Serena and Venus Williams – in 2021’s ‘King Richard.’

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In shocking scenes at the Oscars 2022, Will Smith just punched Chris Rock live onstage.

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Billie Eilish entered the 94th annual Academy Awards a frontrunner to win the Best Original Song trophy having already claimed victories in the same or similar categories at the most recent Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice Move Awards, and GRAMMYs (as we reported here)

Before learning if she’d repeat the feat at this year’s Oscars, the 20-year-old delivered a stunning live rendition of the tune with assistance from her brother/co-writer Finneas.

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With acting, movie directing, and producing in her sights, Megan Thee Stallion has made no secret of her desire for Oscar gold,

Still, her dedicated fans (affectionately called #Hotties) were stunned to see the GRAMMY winner taking to Sunday’s Academy Awards to rock the stage alongside the cast of ‘Encanto’ (March 27).

Just moments after the film took home the trophy for Best Animated Feature Film, the cast brought the movie soundtrack’s biggest hit – ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ – to life via a stunning showing with help from the Hot Girl Coach.

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Having already collected best supporting actress trophies at the BAFTAs, Golden Globes, and Screen Actors Guild awards for her role in the critically acclaimed, Steven Spielberg-directed remake of ‘West Side Story,’ Afro Latina actress Ariana DeBose was considered a frontrunner to claim the same award at this year’s Oscars.

Sunday night (March 27), the prediction came true.

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Beyonce made her grand return to the stage tonight at the Oscars 2022.

The megastar delivered a powerful performance of ‘Be Alive’ from ‘King Richard,’ which is nominated for Best Original Song at the 94th annual ceremony.

Serving as the diva’s first Academy Award nomination, she’d serve as the first Black woman to win if she were to take home the trophy.

Paying homage to the film and its central inspirations (Richard Williams and daughters Venus & Serena), Queen Bey’s stellar performance took place live from the tennis court The Williams’ started their journey in Compton, California.

Watch the epic showing, which opened the ceremony, after the jump…

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The stars shine for entertainment’s biggest calendar night – the 94th Annual Grammy Awards! Live from Los Angeles’ Hollywood & Highland, join That Grape Juice‘s peek at the industry’s biggest names just moments after they arrive at the scene.

See and sound off on Oscar fashion hits and misses below.

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Rapper Chika raised concerns after sharing a suicide note on social media yesterday (March 26).

Indeed, as reported, the GRAMMY-nominated star unpacked feelings of depression and stressed that she “hated” life.

The news prompted an outpouring of emotion from fans, many of whom voiced hope that Chika would receive urgent help.

Worrying folk the more were the reports that police performing a welfare check at the star’s home did not find her at her North Hollywood residence.

Now, Chika is speaking up and out.

Her words await below…

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