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Super Bowl LVII is upon us, as the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. How to watch Super Bowl LVII pregame, halftime entertainmentYou can watch it all on Fox, which is broadcasting the gameWho is singing the Super Bowl national anthem? Chris Stapleton, an eight-time Grammy-winning country singerWho will perform the Super Bowl national anthem in American Sign Language? Troy Kotsur, Academy award-winning actorWho is performing the Super Bowl halftime show? at the Super Bowl?

We now know who will be filling our ears with music before Super Bowl LVII kicks off in 19 days. The NFL announced on Tuesday that multi-talented recording artists Babyface, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Chris Stapleton will all play a part in the NFL pre-show. Here's what they'll be performing:Babyface, who is a legendary R&B artist, songwriter, and producer, will perform "America the Beautiful." Chris Stapleton, a highly-acclaimed country singer who has won eight Grammy Awards and 10 Country Music Association Awards, as well as the 2023 Merle Haggard Spirit Award (given by the Academy of Country Music), will perform the national anthem. Miles will also be providing the ASL translation of the Super Bowl Halftime Show, which will be Rihanna's grand and long-awaited return to live performing.

More entertainers are being added to the bill for Super Bowl 57. He will be joined by Oscar winner Troy Kotsur who will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” in American sign language. R&B singer Babyface will be at State Farm Stadium to sing “America the Beautiful” with Colin Denny signing. As for halftime, Rihanna will be in the spotlight of the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, the NFL announced earlier. The Super Bowl will be played on Feb. 12.

LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Country music star Chris Stapleton will hit next month's Super Bowl stage to sing the national anthem, while R&B legend Babyface will perform “America the Beautiful." The performances will take place Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, before the championship matchup and halftime show featuring Rihanna. Actor-singer Sheryl Lee Ralph, who won an Emmy last year, will also perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” She stars in the hit comedy series “Abbott Elementary," which stars Quinta Brunson. The U.S. Navy will conduct a flyover the State Farm Stadium to commemorate 50 years of women flying in the service. Stapleton, an eight-time Grammy winner, is considered one of the country's most respected and beloved musicians.

Country music star Chris Stapleton will hit next month’s Super Bowl to sing the national anthem, while R&B legend Babyface will perform “America the Beautiful.”.

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Jeep, Oscar stolen FILE PHOTO: Troy Kotsur attends 'Raising Our Voices: Setting Hollywood's Inclusion Agenda' Inaugural Luncheon hosted by The Hollywood Reporter at The Maybourne Beverly Hills on April 20, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. Kotsur was in Arizona and said his Jeep was stolen with his Oscar inside was stolen. (David Livingston/Getty Images)The first deaf man to win an Oscar had his statuette stolen but it was quickly returned to him. >> Read more trending newsMesa Police Department said Troy Kotsur reported that his Jeep was taken when he was in Mesa, Arizona, visiting his hometown, NBC News reported. The Jeep and the Oscar — along with everything else inside of the vehicle — were returned to Kotsur, NBC News reported.

People-Troy Kotsur In this image provided by the City of Mesa, actor Troy Kotsur, left, receives the key to the city from Mesa Mayor John Giles, on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in Mesa, Ariz. Kotsur, who made history as the first deaf man to win an Academy Award, has been honored with a key to his Arizona hometown. (Delia Johnson/City of Mesa via The AP) (Delia Johnson)MESA, Ariz. — (AP) — Troy Kotsur, who made history as the first deaf man to win an Academy Award, has been honored with a key to his Arizona hometown. Kotsur, who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in March, was given the key Thursday in the Phoenix suburb of Mesa, the city said in a statement. "It is such a special honor to receive the key to the City of Mesa, the place where I was born and raised, and will always consider home," Kotsur said during a ceremony. Mesa Mayor John Giles called Kotsur a “remarkable example of dedication and commitment.”Kotsur won just about every major acting prize for his role as a father and fisherman in “CODA."

Troy Kotsur, who made history as the first deaf man to win an Academy Award, has been honored with a key to his Arizona hometown.

This year, the academy invited 397 artists, including actors, directors and people who play other roles in filmmaking.

(AP Photo) (Uncredited)Recent Oscar winners Ariana DeBose, Troy Kotsur and Billie Eilish are among the 397 individuals who have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. If the invitees accept, which most do, they will have voting privileges at the 95th Academy Awards. In the music branch, Eilish’s brother Finneas O’Connell was also invited, alongside Dan Romer (“Luca”) and Nathan Johnson (“Knives Out”). And writing branch invitees include Jeremy O. Harris (“Zola”), Adele Lim (“Crazy Rich Asians”), Alex Ross Perry (“Listen Up Philip”), Jon Spaihts (“Dune”) and Craig Mazin (“The Hangover Part II”). The 2022 class of invitees, for instance, includes 71 Oscar nominees and 15 winners.

Recent Oscar winners Ariana DeBose, Troy Kotsur and Billie Eilish are among the 397 individuals who have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Actors from the Oscar-winning movie speak about the push for disability portrayal on the big screen and accessibility for the Deaf community.

Several other attendees were seen with ASL interpreters too, including country star Mickey Guyton and singer-songwriter Elle King.

Chris Rock received several standing ovations before he told one joke at his first comedy show since Will Smith slapped him in the face onstage at the Oscars.

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The three Oscar wins for the film “CODA” has provided an unprecedented feeling of affirmation to people in the Deaf community. “The deaf world is finally unmuted,” said Barish, a 61-year-old personal assistant who lives in Long Beach, New York. For many in that community, the Oscar win provides an unprecedented feeling of affirmation, while offering a measure of Hollywood's recent progress. Weinstock said it finally feels like people in the Deaf community are being recognized by the film industry. “For the Deaf community.

The three Oscar wins for the film “CODA” has provided an unprecedented feeling of affirmation to people in the Deaf community. “The deaf world is finally unmuted,” said Barish, a 61-year-old personal assistant who lives in Long Beach, New York. For many in that community, the Oscar win provides an unprecedented feeling of affirmation, while offering a measure of Hollywood's recent progress. Weinstock said it finally feels like people in the Deaf community are being recognized by the film industry. “For the Deaf community.

The three Oscar wins for the film “CODA” have provided an unprecedented feeling of affirmation to people in the Deaf community.

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Still, there were others: The heart-tugging "CODA" had a great night, winning best supporting actor, best adapted screenplay and the big kahuna, best picture, ending the ceremony on an ebullient note. And the team responsible for Jessica Chastain’s metamorphosis in “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” won the Oscar for hairstyling and makeup. He continued to charm Hollywood and by Oscar night Kotsur, who plays a randy father in the film about a deaf family with a hearing child, was a clear favorite. [ DO SAY GAY ]One might have expected there to be more political references on this Oscar night. "King Richard" may not have won best song but it took the prize for Smith himself, not long after the slap heard 'round the world.

Every Oscar show has its big moments, but Will Smith’s slap heard ’round the world overshadowed them all this year.

Two beautiful Oscars acceptance speeches from early in the night showed the emotional power of live TV.

His costar in the film, Marlee Matlin, was the first Deaf actor to ever win an Oscar, winning in 1987 for "Children of a Lesser God."

(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — A 94th Academy Awards that steadily maintained a buoyant spirit was rocked by an unbelievable exchange after Will Smith took offense to a joke made by Chris Rock about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Jane,” Smith stood up from his seat near the stage, strode up to Rock and slapped him. Smith is widely expected to win his first Oscar later in the ceremony. The first broadcast award went, fittingly, to Ariana DeBose, who became the first openly LGBTQ actor and first Latina to win best supporting actress. “This is our moment.”“Encanto,” the Disney hit propelled by its chart-topping soundtrack, won best animated film.

(Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (Evan Agostini)The Latest on the Oscars (all times local):7:30 p.m.“Summer of Soul” has won best documentary at the Oscars. Director Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s chronicle of the music of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival took the trophy as expected at Sunday’s Academy Awards. His “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin was the first when she won best actress for “Children of a Lesser God” in 1987. He thanked his dad, paralyzed in a car accident: “You are my hero.”___6:10 p.m.“Encanto” has won the Oscar for best animated feature. The telecast for the 94th Academy Awards will begin, as usual, at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.

His “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin was the first when she won best actress for “Children of a Lesser God” in 1987. His “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin was the first when she won best actress for “Children of a Lesser God” in 1987. He thanked his dad, paralyzed in a car accident: “You are my hero.”___6:10 p.m.“Encanto” has won the Oscar for best animated feature. The producer of the Academy Awards says Sunday’s show will strike a balance between being upbeat and fun, while also acknowledging the war in Ukraine. The telecast for the 94th Academy Awards will begin, as usual, at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC.

(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Troy Kotsur and Ariana DeBose made history and the big-screen craft of Denis Villeneuve's science-fiction epic "Dune" won a leading six awards at Sunday's 94th Academy Awards. The first broadcast award went, fittingly, to Ariana DeBose, who became the first openly LGBTQ actor and first Latina to win best supporting actress. “This is our moment.”“Encanto,” the Disney hit propelled by its chart-topping soundtrack, won best animated film. Ryusuke Hamaguchi's three-hour Japanese drama “Drive My Car,” one of the year's most acclaimed films, won for best international film. The Academy Awards got underway Sunday off-camera, with the first eight awards on the night being handed out at the Dolby Theatre before the start of the ABC telecast.

(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Troy Kotsur, the first deaf male actor nominated for an Oscar, won best supporting honors for his role in “CODA” at the Academy Awards on Sunday. Kotsur joins “CODA” costar Marlee Matlin as the only deaf Oscar winners. Presenter Youn Yuh-jung, last year's supporting actress winner, signed Kotsur's name before saying it into the mic. “I just wanted to say this is dedicated to the Deaf community, the CODA community and the disabled community,” Kotsur signed. He’s appeared in productions for the National Theatre of the Deaf and Deaf West Theatre in Los Angeles.

Troy Kotsur, the first deaf male actor nominated for an Oscar, won best supporting honors for his role in “CODA” at the Academy Awards.

Troy Kotsur has won the best supporting actor Oscar for his role in “CODA.” Kotsur on Sunday night became the second actor who is deaf to win an Academy Award. Kotsur was barely known as an actor before “CODA,” but was considered a heavy favorite for the Oscar after the acclaimed performance and wins earlier in awards season.

Will Smith took home the award for best actor shortly after a shocking moment when he appeared to slap Chris Rock across the face.

Will Smith took home the award for best actor shortly after a shocking moment when he appeared to slap Chris Rock across the face.

After a movie year often light on crowds, the Academy Awards named an unabashed crowd-pleaser, the deaf family drama “CODA,” best picture Sunday, handing Hollywood’s top award to a streaming service for the first time.

Even after two viewings, I’m still trying to answer a fundamental question: Who is this movie for?

NEW YORK — (AP) — In his Oscar-nominated performance in "CODA," Troy Kotsur has one spoken line, but it's a good one. He's the first deaf actor ever nominated individually for a Screen Actors Guild award. I feel like I can die happy, with a smile on my face.”The only one to ever go through something similar was Kotsur’s “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin. With few opportunities in television and film available for deaf actors, Kotsur found freedom on the stage. Because of him and Matlin, he says, there will be more work for deaf actors.

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Awards Season 2022 This image released by Apple TV+ shows Troy Kotsur, left, and Marlee Matlin in a scene from "CODA." (Apple TV+ via AP) (Uncredited)NEW YORK — (AP) — “CODA," the Oscar-nominated film about a singing teenage daughter in a deaf family, is being developed as a stage musical by the Los Angeles-based Deaf West Theatre. Sian Heder's “CODA,” which was acquired for $25 million by Apple TV+ after its Sundance Film Festival debut, was adapted from a 2014 French film. Several previous Deaf West musical productions, including “Big River” and “Spring Awakening," have made it to Broadway. Kotsur, in particular, has been a mainstay on Deaf West stages.

“CODA,” the Oscar-nominated film about a singing teenage daughter in a deaf family, is being developed as a stage musical by the Los Angeles-based Deaf West Theatre.

The Academy Awards love an upset narrative. The indie family dramedy “CODA” has cheerfully obliged.

The Academy Awards have always loved a comeback story.

33rd Annual Producers Guild Awards - Inside The Producing team and cast of "Coda" accept the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures at the 33rd annual Producers Guild Awards on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — "CODA" won the top prize at Saturday night's Producers Guild Awards, giving momentum to the possibility that the small film could have a big night at next week's Oscars. After it won best ensemble at last month's Screen Actors Guild Awards it began to appear "CODA" could get real consideration for best picture. The top PGA award winner has gone on to win the top Oscar in three of the past four years and 10 of the past 13. “Summer of Soul” won the PGA’s documentary film category and “Encanto” won the award for animated movies.

“CODA” has won the top prize at the Producers Guild Awards, giving momentum to the possibility that the small film could have a big night at next week’s Oscars.

What's going to win best picture at the 94th Academy Awards.

Britain Bafta Film Awards 2022 Arrivals Lady Gaga poses for photographers upon arrival at the 75th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London Sunday, March 13, 2022. Jane Campion was named best director for “The Power of the Dog,” only the third woman to win the prize in the awards’ 75-year history. British film academy chairman Krishnendu Majumdar opened the show, hosted by Australian actor-comedian Rebel Wilson, with a message of support for Ukraine. "The Power of the Dog,” set in 1920s Montana and starring Benedict Cumberbatch as a ranch owner, was nominated in eight categories and won two big ones: best film and best director. Kenneth Branagh’s semi-autobiographical “Belfast,” the story of a childhood overshadowed by Northern Ireland’s violent “Troubles,” was named best British film.

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2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Show Troy Kotsur accepts the award for best supporting male for "CODA" at the 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards on Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) (Jordan Strauss)SANTA MONICA, Calif. — (AP) — “CODA’s” Troy Kotsur and the documentary “Summer of Soul” were among the early winners at the 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards Sunday. Offerman said he hopes “Putin (expletive) off and goes home” and implored the audience to send him off with a “Spirit Awards salute.” Many raised their hands with a middle finger. Historically, the Spirit Awards are held on the Saturday afternoon before the Oscars, but this year was moved up a few weeks. “Summer of Soul” won best documentary. Troy Kotsur got another boost before the Oscars, winning best supporting actor for “CODA.” He also won the Screen Actors Guild prize.

Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Lost Daughter,” “Drive My Car” and “Summer of Soul” were among the big winners at the 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards Sunday.

Kotsur, best supporting actor in a film, became the first deaf actor to ever win an individual SAG award. Lee Jung-jae won best male actor in a drama series and Jung Ho-yeon won best female actor in a drama series. Netflix's “Squid Game,” the first non-English language series nominated by the actors guild, came on strong with three awards, including best stunt ensemble. The SAG Awards are considered one of the most reliable predictors of the Academy Awards — actors make up the largest percentage of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. The SAG Awards, which will be available to stream Monday on HBO Max, are presented by the Hollywood actors guild SAG-AFTRA.

Kotsur, best supporting actor in a film, is the first deaf actor to ever win an individual SAG award. And for the first time, actors in a non-English language series — the Korean phenomenon “Squid Game” — took home awards. Lee Jung-jae won best male actor in a drama series and Jung Ho-yeon won best female actor in a drama series. The SAG Awards are considered one of the most reliable predictors of the Academy Awards — actors make up the largest percentage of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. The SAG Awards, which will be available to stream Monday on HBO Max, are presented by the Hollywood actors guild SAG-AFTRA.

(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (Chris Pizzello)The 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards opened with a first: Troy Kotsur became the only deaf actor to ever win an individual acting award from Hollywood's actors guild. The SAG Awards were being held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, and aired on both TNT and TBS. After the January Golden Globes were a non-event, the Screen Actors Guild Awards were Hollywood's first major, televised, in-person award show — complete with a red carpet and teary-eyed speeches — this year. While the Academy Awards aren't mandating vaccination for presenters (just attendees), it was required for the SAG Awards, which are voted on by the Hollywood actors’ guild SAG-AFTRA. Kate Winslet was to present the actors' lifetime achievement award to Mirren, a five-time SAG Award winner.

The Best Picture nominee is a predictable tale of virtue rewarded.

Troy Kotsur Portrait Session Troy Kotsur, nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in the film "CODA," poses for a photo at Red Rock Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Jan. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt York) (Matt York)NEW YORK — (AP) — In his Oscar-nominated performance in "CODA," Troy Kotsur has one spoken line, but it's a good one. I feel like I can die happy, with a smile on my face.”The only one to ever go through something similar was Kotsur’s “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin. With few opportunities in television and film available for deaf actors, Kotsur found freedom on the stage. Because of him and Matlin, he says, there will be more work for deaf actors.

The Super Bowl will include a spectacular halftime show, as usual.

I just decided to do it, and it was not a regretful decision, I’m really, really glad I did. And so it’s truly a blessing.” — Troy Kotsur, best supporting actor nominee for “CODA.” He is the second deaf actor to receive an Oscar nomination. — Maggie Gyllenhaal, nominated for adapted screenplay for her writer-directorial debut “The Lost Daughter,” which also received nods for best actress (Olivia Colman) and best supporting actress (Buckley). So I’m really happy about that.” — Lin-Manuel Miranda, whose song “Dos Oruguitas” from the animated film “Encanto” is nominated for best original song. — director Reinaldo Marcus Green, whose film “King Richard” earned Oscar nominations for best picture, original screenplay, best actor, best supporting actress, film editing and original song.

Cruz, who has been married to Bardem since 2010, was nominated for best actress for "Parallel Mothers" while Bardem got a best actor nod for "Being the Ricardos." They were nominated in the supporting categories for playing a married couple in "Power of the Dog." Four of the five best supporting actor nominees are first-timers: Ciarán Hinds, Troy Kotsur, Jesse Plemons, and Kodi Smit-McPhee. He was nominated Tuesday for best picture, best director and best original screenplay, and has previously been nominated for best actor, best supporting actor, best adapted screenplay and best live action short. DIANE WARREN, AGAIN AND AGAINAt this point it would be more notable if Diane Warren weren't nominated for an Oscar.

This year's Oscar nominations brought double acknowledgment for two sets of couples.

Kotsur was born deaf and grew up in Mesa, Arizona. In CODA, he plays a father whose teenage daughter is passionate about singing.

I just decided to do it, and it was not a regretful decision, I’m really, really glad I did. And so it’s truly a blessing.” — Troy Kotsur, best supporting actor nominee for “CODA.” He is the second deaf actor to receive an Oscar nomination. “The reason why at the end of the day I’m really joyous about this celebration, especially with this Oscar nomination, is that my only intention with this film was to restore history,. — director Reinaldo Marcus Green, whose film “King Richard” earned Oscar nominations for best picture, original screenplay, best actor, best supporting actress, film editing and original song. So it was definitely a great morning.” — Adam McKay, whose film “Don't Look Up” received a nomination for best picture.

Kirsten Dunst says earning an Oscar nomination along with her fiancé Jesse Plemons is like a “fairy tale.”.

Film - Santa Barbara Film Festival Honorees This combination of photos shows honorees for the Virtuosos Award by the the 37th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, top row from left, Caitriona Balfe in "Belfast," Ariana Debose in "West Side Story," Jamie Dornan in "Belfast," Alana Haim in "Licorice Pizza," bottom row from left, Emilia Jones in "CODA", Troy Kotsur in "CODA," Simon Rex in "Red Rocket," and Saniyya Sidney in "King Richard." (Focus Features/20th Century Studios/Focus Features/MGM/Apple TV+, Apple TV+, A24/Warner Bros. via AP) (Uncredited)“West Side Story’s” Ariana DeBose, “Licorice Pizza’s” Alana Haim and “Belfast’s” Caitriona Balfe are among the actors who will receive the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Virtuosos Award this year. Festival organizers plan to give out the honors at an in-person event in the coastal California town on March 5. The long-running film festival, now in its 37th year, regularly attracts over 100,000 attendees to the idyllic town for films, panels and tributes. Last week saw the cancellation of the Palm Springs International Film Festival, which was set to start this week, and the Sundance Film Festival announced this week that it would pivot to a virtual festival.

“West Side Story’s” Ariana DeBose, “Licorice Pizza’s” Alana Haim and “Belfast’s” Caitriona Balfe are among the actors who will receive the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Virtuosos Award this year.