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After a year away due to the Los Angeles wildfires, the Oscars’ iconic luncheon returned to a room full of artists who understood the gravity of gathering again. The air was hungry for community — with anticipation wrapped in excitement and fandom amongst peers. On one side of the room, Teyana Taylor and Jacob Elordi embraced like best
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