Answer:

theartist

Answer	Crossword Clue
THEARTIST	[Prince's glyph symbol] alternative
THEARTIST	First silent film to win Best Picture since "Wings"
THEARTIST	Black-and-white Best Picture winner

THEARTIST	Fantastically pretentious former nickname for one of the few musicians who could get away with it
THEARTIST	Only French-produced film to win an Oscar for Best Picture (2011)