Streakers, X-Rated Movies and LSD: The Craziest Tales in the History of the Oscars

Photo:Bettmann Archive/Getty; Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty; AP Photo Bettmann Archive/Getty; Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty; AP Photo Showbiz folks have a flair for the dramatic, so it makes sense that Hollywood’s biggest night (a.k.a.the Academy Awards) has yielded some wild moments over the course of its (nearly) 100-year history. On the eve of the 97th annual Academy Awards, let’s revisit some of the craziest things that have ever gone down in the name of the little golden man over the years — from acts of God to acts of actors, and also some old-fashioned production mishaps.

Stuart Weitzman Introduces 5 New Ambassadors Including Christy Turlington and Lucy Liu: See the Starry Campaign!

Stuart Weitzman’s new campaign.Photo:Courtesy Stuart Weitzman Courtesy Stuart Weitzman Stuart Weitzman’s new campaign is celebrating modern womanhood with the help of five celebrity multi-hyphenates. On Wednesday, Aug. 14, the luxury shoe brand introduced former Olympic gymnastAly Raisman, supermodelChristy Turlington, actress and writerIssa Rae, actressLucy Liuand model Ming Xi as global ambassadors. The group of stars is set to appear in an upcoming campaign film “How Lovely to Be a Woman," premiering September 4th and kicking off fashion month in some incredible shoes.

Student, 19, Has Jaw Wired Shut After Fracturing It on a Jawbreaker Candy: 'I Haven't Eaten in 42 Days'

Javeria Wasim, 19, had her jaw wired shut after breaking it on candy. A college student had to have herjaw wired shutand live off a liquid diet after the popular jawbreaker candy lived up to its name, fracturing her jaw in two places.Javeria Wasim, 19, says she and a friend were shopping when they picked up the candy, which can be as big as a cue ball. “We got a giant one, the biggest size they had,” Wasim told Kennedy News and Media viaThe Daily Mail, adding that at the shop, they asked, “ ‘Can we bite into this?

Stunning Shot of Rare Black Tiger Among the Most Fascinating Wildlife Photos of the Year

A black tiger — known for its merged stripes — patrols the Similipal Tiger Reserve.Photo:Prasenjeet Yadav for National Geographic Prasenjeet Yadav for National Geographic National Geographicis sharing the natural world’s most beautiful moments from 2024 National Geographic’s December 2024 Issue.National Geographic National Geographic The photos capture animals, people, and nature coexisting in fascinating ways. Among the 20 images is a shot of a rare black tiger, a big cat that gets its name from its extra-wide stripes.

Stylish Sneakers from This Celeb-Worn Brand Are Up to 63% Off — Only for a Few More Days

It’s almosttime to put away thewarm bootsin exchange for something a little more spring-friendly: sneakers! And at Rue La La,over 150 pairs of Veja shoes, which you’ve probably seen onKate Middleton,Reese Witherspoon, and Scarlett Johansson (she wore them on set!), are up to 63 percent off right now. The popular sneakers are trusty for leisurely strolls, days spent on your feet, or even, in the Princess of Wales’ case,dragging tires.