Oscars 2022: Coda wins Best Film, Jane Campion Best Director and Will Smith Best Actor

Can't view this email, [click here]( 29 March 2022 Hi {NAME}, Catch up on today's latest news in your daily briefing. Top Headlines [Large Article Image]( [Oscars 2022: Coda wins Best Film, Jane Campion Best Director and Will Smith Best Actor]( Kiwi Jane Campion took out the Best Director Academy Award, while Coda was awarded Best Film. Jessica Chastain won Best Actress for her role in The Eyes of Tammy Faye. But all anyone is talking about is Will Smith. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Large Article Image]( [Oscars 2022: Will Smith hits Chris Rock over Jada Pinkett Smith joke]( Will Smith did not to see the funny side of Chris Rock's joke about his wife's shaved head, and strode on stage to confront the comedian. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Methven: Why this tiny town is about to explode in popularity]( The small town of around 2000 people has become hot pooly heaven – and it won't be a secret for long. 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