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Paul Tazewell Makes History as First Black Man to Win Best Costume Design at the 2025 Oscars

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1 year ago

March 3, 2025

At the 97th Academy Awards, Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best Costume Design. His exceptional work on the film ‘Wicked,’ an adaptation of the popular Broadway musical, garnered him this prestigious honor. —

Tazewell’s journey to the Oscars highlights his trailblazing achievements. He previously made headlines as the first Black male costume designer nominated in the same category for ‘West Side Story’ (2021).

Already recognized in the industry, Tazewell has an Emmy Award for ‘The Wiz Live!’ (2016) and won a Tony Award for ‘Hamilton’ (2016). In the 2025 awards season, he dominated the circuit, winning at the BAFTA Awards, Critics Choice Awards, and the Costume Designers Guild Awards.
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Variety recognized him as one of the top 10 artisans to watch in costume design, and he received the Variety Artisan Award at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. Designing for ‘Wicked’ was no simple task; Tazewell crafted over a thousand costumes, featuring standout pieces like Glinda’s enchanting bubble dress and Elphaba’s iconic black gown. His design transcended mere aesthetics, as the black dress poignantly represented Elphaba’s sorrow over her mother’s death.

In creating the costumes, Tazewell drew inspiration from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ (1939), skillfully balancing fantasy with rich historical influences. He faced the challenge of ensuring intricate details remained visible in dark fabrics, making sure Elphaba’s look was captivating on screen.

Tazewell’s career spans theatre, dance, film, opera, and television, reshaping costume design across diverse platforms. He made his Broadway debut in 1996 with ‘Bring in ‘Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk’ and has since received multiple Tony nominations for works like ‘The Color Purple’ (2006), ‘In the Heights’ (2008), and ‘MJ’ (2022).

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Sandeep Reddy Vanga praised the film Dhurandhar: The Revenge.

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2 days ago

April 10, 2026

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Film: Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar worked on this movie.

He said the film is very good and powerful. He also said some people are calling it propaganda without reason. He criticized those people strongly.

He joked that the film got “bad eye” because it is so successful. He said even burning many red chilies may not remove it.

Aditya Dhar thanked him for the support. He said he respects his honesty and courage.

Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga watched the movie in a theatre. Their video became popular online.

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Shah Rukh Khan Treats Daughter Like Co-Worker on ‘King’ Set

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3 days ago

April 9, 2026

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Film: Shah Rukh Khan is once again in the news for his professionalism. The actor is currently working on the film King.

According to actor Saurabh Shukla, Shah Rukh treats his daughter Suhana Khan like any other co-worker on set. He does not give her any special treatment.

The film is produced under Red Chillies Entertainment. It is directed by Siddharth Anand. The movie also stars Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan.

This is Suhana Khan’s first commercial film. Even though she is the daughter of Shah Rukh Khan, she is treated like a regular actor.

Fans are praising Shah Rukh Khan for his discipline and fair approach.

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Cricketer Sanju Samson Gifts Phone to Fan in Heartwarming Gesture

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3 days ago

April 9, 2026

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Viral Video: A heartwarming incident involving Indian cricketer Sanju Samson has gone viral on social media.

The incident took place when two friends were riding a bike from Kadampazhippuram to Mangalamkunnu ground to play cricket in the evening. While passing the Punjappadam school bus stop, they noticed a newly parked Range Rover car on the roadside.

Out of curiosity, they looked closely and saw Sanju Samson sitting in the driver’s seat, attending a video call. The friends turned their bike around and approached the car. Samson politely asked them to wait for a minute as he was on a call.

After finishing the call, Samson stepped out of the car and spoke to them. He then asked if they wanted to take a photo. The fan happily agreed and took out his phone, which had a damaged display with visible lines.

Noticing the issue, Samson asked him to wait for a moment. He opened the car trunk and took out a new phone. To the fan’s surprise, Samson handed over the phone and told him to use it instead, as his current phone had a display problem.

The unexpected gesture left the fan emotional and grateful. The incident has been widely appreciated online, with many praising Sanju Samson for his kindness and humility.