'Green Book,' controversial film about pioneering pianist, wins Best Picture Oscar
February 25, 2019
The Oscars opened with Queen and included a huge 'Star is Born' duet, but it was 'Green Book,' a movie inspired by the life of pianist Don Shirley, that won Best Picture at the Oscars. Also in the news today: R. Kelly pleads not guilty, Peter Frampton announces final tour, soul star Jackie Shane dies at 78, and Cher goes viral by tweeting a mysterious name. Audio sampled: Jahzzar - "Comedie" (CC BY 4.0), BoxCat Games - "Against the Wall" (CC BY 3.0), Jackie Shane - "Any Other Way", Queen ft. Adam Lambert - "We Are the Champions", Dana Carvey and Mike Myers - "Introducing Bohemian Rhapsody", Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper - "Shallow", Jesse Spillane - "Ruffling Feathers" (CC By SA 4.0-02), The Jimi Hendrix Experience - "Hey Joe"