The Cricket's Daily 3: Crowe to sing again. Why?

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Here's what's being talked about today in pop culture:

• Proof that Hollywood doesn't learn from its mistakes: Russell Crowe will be singing at the Oscars. [Vulture]

• The release of recording executive Clive Davis' memoir has prompted another round of public arguing between Davis and his former contractee, Kelly Clarkson. [Entertainment Weekly]

• The Iranian regime is mad that the Berlin Film Festival gave a screenplay award "Closed Curtain," a film co-directed by banned filmmaker Jafar Panahi. [The Hollywood Reporter]