New Oscar tweaks could eliminate "Best Song" category

The music branch annually conducts a "bake-off" in which voters see clips of eligible songs as they are used in each film. The voters then rate a song on a scale of 6 to 10. Under the new ruling, if no song earns 8.25, there will be no nominations. If at least one hits that magic number, it will be nominated, as will the second-highest scorer.

The Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award and the honorary Oscars for career excellence have been moved from the live telecast to a black-tie event in November for 500 invited guests.

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