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Benedict Cumberbatch all set to host 'SNL' on May 7

His 'SNL' appearance will come a day after the release of his Marvel Studios movie 'Doctor Strange'.

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This will be two-time Oscar-nominated actor Benedict Cumberbatch's second hosting gig after he made his debut back in November 2016

LOS ANGELES: "The Power of The Dog" star Benedict Cumberbatch will host "Saturday Night Live", the long-running sketch series, on May 7. Cumberbatch's appearance on "SNL" will come a day after his Marvel Studios movie "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" hits the screens on May 6.

This will be two-time Oscar-nominated actor's second hosting gig after he made his debut back in November 2016, reported Deadline.

For the episode, the British star will collaborate with indie rock band Arcade Fire who will take the "SNL" stage as musical guest.


Cumberbatch was recently nominated for a best actor in a leading role Academy Award for his performance in Jane Campion's "The Power of The Dog".

The upcoming episode of "SNL" will mark Arcade Fire's fifth appearance as musical guest, following stints in 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2018.

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Drama, emotions and epic performances - it was an Oscars to remember.

In case you forgot to catch the live action, we've got you covered.

Here's a list of the top winners at the 94th Academy Awards.

Drama, emotions and epic performances - it was an Oscars to remember.In case you forgot to catch the live action, we've got you covered.Here's a list of the top winners at the 94th Academy Awards.
The Academy's aim this year was to end the ceremony on a feel-good note by naming 'CODA' in the Best Picture category. The deaf family drama, which got its first premiere at a virtual Sundance Film Festival in 2021, started its journey as an underdog, but earned its place as an Oscar-favourite for the top award.

Sian Heder also won the Best Adapted Screenplay Award.

The movie is available to stream on Apple TV+. (Image: AFP)
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The Will Smith-Chris Rock drama caught everyone's attention. A joke, followed by an angry slap, was the most-discussed topic at the ceremony.

But, let's keep it for another time. Smith, who played the character of Venus and Serena Williams' father in 'King Richard', took home his first Oscar by bagging the Best Actor award.

The actor was in tears and shared an emotional acceptance speech, later apologising to the Academy and his fellow nominees.

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'Dune' claimed the top spot with awards in six categories.



Cinematography: Greig Fraser

Music (Original Score): Hans Zimmer

Film editing: Joe Walker

Production design: Patrice Vermette & Zsuzsanna Sipos

Visual Effects: Brian Connor, Paul Lambert, Gerd Nefzer & Tristan Myles

Sound: Doug Hemphill, Theo Green, Mark Mangini, Ron Barlett & Mac Ruth

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Actress Jessica Chastain was the front-runner for the Best Actress award, and the Oscars didn't disappoint. This was her first Oscar for portraying the empathetic televangelist Tammy Faye in 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye'. She also produced the movie.

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Actress Jessica Chastain was the front-runner for the Best Actress award, and the Oscars didn't disappoint. This was her first Oscar for portraying the empathetic televangelist Tammy Faye in 'The Eye..
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Film-maker Jane Campion finally managed to beat Steven Spielberg, after 28 years, to win the Best Director Award for 'The Power of the Dog'.

While this is first Best Director Oscar, she is the first woman to be nominated twice for the Best Director title.

Prior to this, she won the Best Original Screenplay trophy in 1994 for 'The Piano'.

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It was an emotional moment for the 'CODA' team when Troy Kotsur won the Best Supporting Actor award. He is the first first male deaf actor to win an Oscar, and only the second deaf actor to hold the prestigious trophy, joining his 'CODA' co-star Matlin.

Kotsur dedicated his award to the Deaf, disabled and the CODA community.

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Billie Eilish couldn't contain her happiness on winning her first Oscar.

She, along with her producer-brother, Finneas O'Connell, won the Best Original Song award for writing the title track 'No Time to Die' from Daniel Craig's last Bond film of the same name.

Eilish also performed the song at the ceremony.

Prior to this, two other Bond songs won the Best Original Song title - Adele's 'Skyfall' in 2012, and Sam Smith's 'Writing's on the Wall' in 2015.

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'West Side Story' star Ariana DeBose was among the early winners at the ceremony. She won her first Oscar in the Best Supporting Actress category for acting, singing
and dancing as Anita in the Steven Spielberg-directorial.

She becomes the first Afro-Latina and openly LGBTQ actress to win in the category.

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It turned out to be a big blow to India when 'Summer of Soul' bagged the Best Documentary title at the ceremony.

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It turned out to be a big blow to India when 'Summer of Soul' bagged the Best Documentary title at the ceremony. (Image: AFP)
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