Tuesday, 16 Mar 2021 08:29 AM MYT In the latest round of Oscar nominations, Viola Davis became the most nominated Black actress ever, landing her fourth nod for ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.’ — AFP pic Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. LOS ANGELES, March 16 — The Oscar nominations yesterday anointed Mank as this season’s leader, and saved multiple nods for other widely tipped frontrunners such as Nomadland and The Trial of the Chicago 7. But there were plenty of surprises and records among the Academy’s picks, from diversity landmarks to the venue itself. Here are five takeaways from the Academy Award nominations announcement: