Is it time to axe the Oscars? Calls grow to scrap the ceremony as it battles ageism and sexism claims, viewing figures dwindle and stars don't even bother showing up

Is it time to axe the Oscars? Calls grow to scrap the ceremony as it battles ageism and sexism claims, viewing figures dwindle and stars don't even bother showing up


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