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The Daily Brief: Coachella From the Couch, The Oscars Introduce Award for Stunts, and more.

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Why Watching Coachella From Your Couch Might Be the Best Seat in the House

Between Lady Gaga’s theatrical masterpiece of a set and a surprisingly immersive multi-cam livestream experience, staying home for Coachella 2025 wasn’t just convenient—it might’ve been ideal. With fewer crowds and more cinematic moments, this year’s stream gave fans an up-close look at the festival’s biggest highlights (minus the $100 salads and desert heat)

Tensions Rise Ahead of Menendez Resentencing as Family Member Hospitalized

The Menendez brothers’ family is accusing L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman of violating victims’ rights after their 85-year-old aunt, Teresita Baralt, was hospitalized following a courtroom hearing where crime scene photos of her murdered brother and best friend were shown without warning. The family’s attorney calls the move “despicable” and plans to take legal action.

The Oscars Add Long-Awaited Category for Stunt Design

Starting with films released in 2027, the Academy Awards will officially honor Achievement in Stunt Design—marking the first new Oscar category in over 20 years. The move comes after decades of advocacy from the stunt community and industry voices like David Leitch (The Fall Guy) and Chris O’Hara. It’s a milestone moment for the unsung heroes behind Hollywood’s most thrilling scenes.

‘The Dude' Drops a Lost Album

Jeff Bridges is revisiting his groovy roots with Slow Magic, a newly released collection of unreleased tracks from his 1970s jam sessions in L.A. The Oscar-winner, best known as “The Dude,” opens up about his lifelong love of music, the origins of the album, and why creativity still drives him—whether he’s making records, taking photos, or stepping back into the Tron universe.

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