Photo: Eric Charbonneau/REX/ShutterstockLady Gagawoke up tosome very good news on Tuesdaywhen informed she was nominated for two Oscars forA Star Is Born: Best Original Song (“Shallow”) and Best Actress. And while her costarBradley Cooperended up with three nominations for Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture,he failed to be recognized in the Best Director category, which many didn’t see coming.Gagareacted to the Academy’s surprising snubin an interview with theLos Angeles Timessoon after learning of her nominations.“Well, you know, you never know what’s going to happen,” she said Tuesday. “But at the end of the day, he knows that he’s the best director in my eyes, and in all of our eyes as his cast. I know that he’s so happy that we’ve all been nominated and that the film was recognized and we all feel really, really beyond elated for the recognition.”Gaga was overcome with emotion after finding out she scored her Oscar nominations.The singer, 32, toldTheNew York Timeson Tuesday she slept through the nominations but “woke up about 8:30.”“I didn’t know anything about it,” Gaga said.RELATED VIDEO: The Biggest Oscar Noms Surprises & Snubs For Best Director & PictureShe then dialed her manager, who told her the news. “I just burst into tears,” Gaga told theTimes.Since the news broke, a number of fans and celebrities, including her friendTony Bennett, haveexpressed their excitementfor the singer and actress.After performing together at the kickoff to herJAZZ & PIANOresidency in Las Vegas on Sunday, her one-time album collaborator tweeted his congratulations to Mother Monster for making Oscar history as the first person nominated in lead acting and original song. The Grammy winner is the favorite to triumph in the latter category with her hit “Shallow.”“Dear Lady – I always knew you could do anything at the highest level of artistry,” the 92-year-old Bennett shared on Twitter. “Congratulations on your Oscar nominations! Love, Tony.”The 91st Annual Academy Awards airs live Sunday, February 24 on ABC.
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Lady Gagawoke up tosome very good news on Tuesdaywhen informed she was nominated for two Oscars forA Star Is Born: Best Original Song (“Shallow”) and Best Actress. And while her costarBradley Cooperended up with three nominations for Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture,he failed to be recognized in the Best Director category, which many didn’t see coming.Gagareacted to the Academy’s surprising snubin an interview with theLos Angeles Timessoon after learning of her nominations.“Well, you know, you never know what’s going to happen,” she said Tuesday. “But at the end of the day, he knows that he’s the best director in my eyes, and in all of our eyes as his cast. I know that he’s so happy that we’ve all been nominated and that the film was recognized and we all feel really, really beyond elated for the recognition.”Gaga was overcome with emotion after finding out she scored her Oscar nominations.The singer, 32, toldTheNew York Timeson Tuesday she slept through the nominations but “woke up about 8:30.”“I didn’t know anything about it,” Gaga said.RELATED VIDEO: The Biggest Oscar Noms Surprises & Snubs For Best Director & PictureShe then dialed her manager, who told her the news. “I just burst into tears,” Gaga told theTimes.Since the news broke, a number of fans and celebrities, including her friendTony Bennett, haveexpressed their excitementfor the singer and actress.After performing together at the kickoff to herJAZZ & PIANOresidency in Las Vegas on Sunday, her one-time album collaborator tweeted his congratulations to Mother Monster for making Oscar history as the first person nominated in lead acting and original song. The Grammy winner is the favorite to triumph in the latter category with her hit “Shallow.”“Dear Lady – I always knew you could do anything at the highest level of artistry,” the 92-year-old Bennett shared on Twitter. “Congratulations on your Oscar nominations! Love, Tony.”The 91st Annual Academy Awards airs live Sunday, February 24 on ABC.
Lady Gagawoke up tosome very good news on Tuesdaywhen informed she was nominated for two Oscars forA Star Is Born: Best Original Song (“Shallow”) and Best Actress. And while her costarBradley Cooperended up with three nominations for Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture,he failed to be recognized in the Best Director category, which many didn’t see coming.
Gagareacted to the Academy’s surprising snubin an interview with theLos Angeles Timessoon after learning of her nominations.
“Well, you know, you never know what’s going to happen,” she said Tuesday. “But at the end of the day, he knows that he’s the best director in my eyes, and in all of our eyes as his cast. I know that he’s so happy that we’ve all been nominated and that the film was recognized and we all feel really, really beyond elated for the recognition.”
Gaga was overcome with emotion after finding out she scored her Oscar nominations.
The singer, 32, toldTheNew York Timeson Tuesday she slept through the nominations but “woke up about 8:30.”
“I didn’t know anything about it,” Gaga said.
RELATED VIDEO: The Biggest Oscar Noms Surprises & Snubs For Best Director & Picture
She then dialed her manager, who told her the news. “I just burst into tears,” Gaga told theTimes.
Since the news broke, a number of fans and celebrities, including her friendTony Bennett, haveexpressed their excitementfor the singer and actress.
After performing together at the kickoff to herJAZZ & PIANOresidency in Las Vegas on Sunday, her one-time album collaborator tweeted his congratulations to Mother Monster for making Oscar history as the first person nominated in lead acting and original song. The Grammy winner is the favorite to triumph in the latter category with her hit “Shallow.”
“Dear Lady – I always knew you could do anything at the highest level of artistry,” the 92-year-old Bennett shared on Twitter. “Congratulations on your Oscar nominations! Love, Tony.”
The 91st Annual Academy Awards airs live Sunday, February 24 on ABC.
source: people.com
