And the Oscar goes to — wait, why is it called an Oscar?
Mar 13, 2026
The Academy Awards officially adopted the "Oscars" nickname in 1939. But who is Oscar, and who started calling them that? We may never know. But here are four enduring legends to consider.(Image credit: Matt Sayles)
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/13/nx-s1-5745780/academy-awards-oscars-name
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