Life Oscars controversy: Brad Pitt, George Clooney rip decision to air awards during commercials February 15, 2019Cydney Henderson, USA TODAYComments Off on Oscars controversy: Brad Pitt, George Clooney rip decision to air awards during commercials Actors George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Robert De Niro, Emma Stone and more are asking the Academy to reverse its decision to air awards during commercials.