Host Chris Rock speaks at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Sylvester Stallone, left, and Jennifer Flavin arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)LOS ANGELES (AP) – The Latest on the 88th annual Academy Awards being presented Sunday at the Dolby Theatre (all times Pacific Standard Time):
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Sam Smith’s touching acceptance speech for best original song has made him a hero at the Elton John Foundation’s Oscars-viewing party.
Smith dedicated his award Sunday to the gay community, saying, “”I stand here tonight as a proud gay man and I hope that we can all stand together as equals one day.”
Guests at the party jumped out of their seats and applauded Smith as he spoke.