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American Sign Language performer makes history, draws praise during Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance

American Sign Language performer Justina Miles shined bright like a diamond during Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday.

Los Angeles Times

Super Bowl's standout deaf performers

All praise for Justina Miles, Troy Kotsur and Colin Denny, who gave amazing performances – but there's one caveat

Salon

Viewers in awe of Troy Kotsur’s sign language performance for Super Bowl LVII national anthem: ‘What a moment’

‘CODA’ actor took part in the national anthem performance ahead of Rihanna’s halftime show

The Independent UK

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‘What a moment’: Viewers in awe of Troy Kotsur’s sign language performance for Super Bowl LVII national anthem

‘CODA’ actor took part in the national anthem performance ahead of Rihanna’s halftime show

The Independent UK

This Oscar-winning Star Wars actor will sign the 2023 Super Bowl national anthem

An Oscar-winning Star Wars actor will be performing during the Super Bowl national anthem.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rihanna promises a ‘jam-packed’ Super Bowl halftime show

Rihanna says creating the set list has been the top challenge. Sheryl Lee Ralph will sing the Black National Anthem, and Chris Stapleton will sing the national anthem.

Chicago Sun-Times

CODA star Troy Kotsur has Oscar trophy returned after it was stolen with his car

‘A little kid stole my Jeep while I have [my] Oscar award in my Jeep,’ Kotsur wrote

The Independent UK

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‘CODA’ star Troy Kotsur reunited with his Oscar after car was stolen with trophy inside

Now that’s a Hollywood ending.

Tribune News Service

Oscar winner Troy Kotsur awarded key to Arizona hometown

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

The Independent UK

From CODA to Hawkeye, the surge of sign languages on screen is a sign of better things to come for the Deaf community

When Troy Kotsur was awarded Best Supporting Actor at the recent Academy Awards, he dedicated his win to the Deaf community. CODA went on to win Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay, making it a major step forward for the Academy’s recognition of marginalised storytelling.

The Conversation

The Simpsons to introduce first deaf voice character and use sign language in historic move

The Simpsons will introduce the character Monk played by deaf voice actor John Autry II

Evening Standard

Can the Will Smith and Chris Rock slap live on stage force the Oscars to change their ways?

Ripples from 94th Academy Awards, the slap, and the joke that led to it, are likely to reverberate across Hollywood — an industry that has for years been trying to recover from allegations of misogyny, racism and sexual harassment.

ABC News

Oscar winner Troy Kotsur says ‘CODA’ recognition ‘saved my life, my career’

Winning an Oscar was a golden moment for Troy Kotsur.

Tribune News Service

How Oscar winner and ‘CODA’ star Troy Kotsur kicked off his acting career in Connecticut

HARTFORD, Conn. — Troy Kotsur, who took home the trophy for best supporting actor at Sunday night’s Academy Awards ceremony, began his professional acting career over 30 years ago as a member of the National Theatre for the Deaf in Connecticut.

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The Independent UK

Oscar wins for 'CODA' bring tears, elation to Deaf community

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

The Guardian - UK

Will Coda’s Oscars triumph open the doors for disabled film-makers? Let’s hope so

A key moment in the recognition of Deaf actors should mean more opportunities for those with disabilities behind the lens

The Independent UK

Will Smith gets jiggy on dance floor after shocking Oscars

Will Smith danced with glee at the Vanity Fair Oscar party, waving his best actor Oscar in the air and rapping along to his own songs with wife Jada Pinkett Smith at his side

Evening Standard

Oscars 2022: Amid some tragic snubs, there were worthy winners - but this wasn’t a vintage year

It was nice to see Ariana DeBose, Jane Campion and Troy Kotsur make history - but our critic is already looking forward to 2023

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The Independent UK

Oscar Moments: The night emotion won, for better and worse

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

Asharq Al-Awsat

Deaf Actor Troy Kotsur Makes Himself Heard with Oscar Win

Troy Kotsur made history Sunday as the first deaf male actor to earn an Oscar, winning over voters with a funny, assured and authentic turn as the father of a loving family in the heartfelt indie drama "CODA." Deaf since birth, the 53-year-old has been an established stage actor for…

ABC News

The Loop: An historic Oscars night, more weather warnings for the east coast and incorrect COVID-19 notifications

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Asharq Al-Awsat

'CODA' Triumphs at Oscars, as Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock on Stage

Deaf family drama "CODA" won best picture honors at the Oscars Sunday, the first ever triumph for a streamer, in a ceremony that was overshadowed by best actor-winner Will Smith striking comedian Chris Rock on stage for making a joke about his wife. Tinseltown's biggest night began with a performance…

Radio France Internationale

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at Oscars ceremony; CODA takes top prize

Actor Will Smith stormed the Oscars stage and struck comedian Chris Rock across the face for joking about Smith's wife, in a moment at Sunday's gala that left attendees and viewers stunned. In a separate surprise, the independently produced CODA scooped the top prize, becoming the first-ever streaming film to…

The Guardian - AU

This was an Oscars to remember – unlike some of the winners

In a night of real drama, Jane Campion and Ariana DeBose’s triumphs were sound choices from the Academy – but why on earth did Coda win?

The Conversation

Oscars 2022: 5 experts on the wins, the emotions, the music – and the bold frocks on the runway

It’s rare that an appealingly minor film wins the best picture Oscar – and a remake of a French film at that – but this year, CODA has done it.

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