LOS ANGELES — The 98th Academy Awards returned to the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, broadcast on ABC and various streaming platforms.

Who is picking up the hardware? What are the surprises?

Best picture is expected to come down to "Sinners," which broke the record for most nominations with 16, and "One Battle After Another," ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Security is tight at this year’s Oscars, and the major concerns came from the opera and ballet communities, Conan O’Brien joked as he kicked off the 98th Academy Awards.

“They’re just mad you left out jazz,” O’Brien quipped at Timothée Chalamet, who smiled from the crowd.

The “Marty Supreme” actor faced ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — “KPop Demon Hunters” struck gold — again.

The movie took home an Oscar for animated feature at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday. The movie’s smash hit, “Golden,” is up for original song later in the night.

“For those of you who look like me, I’m so sorry that it took so long to see us in a movie like this, but ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Amy Madigan was horror's secret weapon this awards season, and now she has the gold to prove it.

Madigan won the Academy Award for supporting actress for her turn as the ginger wig-donning witch Aunt Gladys in Zach Cregger's "Weapons." She was the supernatural film's sole nominee and beat out contenders Teyana Taylor ("One ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — The Oscars stage transformed into a juke joint Sunday, blending music of the past and the present during the 98th Academy Awards.

Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq performed “I Lied to You,” a musical centerpiece of “Sinners.” Caton plays a preacher’s teenage son in the movie who risks his soul to sing blues music.

The ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Sean Penn won the supporting actor Oscar on Sunday night for his performance as the ruthless, racist Col. Steven J. Lockjaw in Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another.”

The win marks the third Academy Award for the 65-year-old Penn and his first in the supporting category. He previously earned lead actor Oscars ...Read more

Domnhall Gleeson says starring in Taylor Swift's Opalite video has become one of the most surprising highlights of his career.

The About Time star laughed about how surreal the whole experience felt.

Speaking to Zuri Hall during Live From E! at the 2026 Oscars on Sunday (15.03.26), he quipped: "I'm 42, I've got no business being in Taylor ...Read more

Metallica frontman James Hetfield proposed to his longtime girlfriend Adriana Gillett while underwater snorkelling with sharks.

The 62-year-old thrash metal legend took his 46-year-old partner diving with whale sharks on Friday the 13th (13.03.26) - also her birthday - in the most rock 'n' roll proposal ever.

He held up a sign underwater ...Read more

Amy Madigan was "flummoxed and overwhelmed" after winning her first Oscar, 40 years after her first nomination.

The 75-year-old actress was stunned to take the Best Supporting Actress Academy Award on Sunday (15.03.26) for her work on Weapons, after previously being nominated for the same award for Twice in a Lifetime in 1986.

Speaking on ...Read more

Conan O'Brien couldn't resist poking fun at Timothee Chalamet's ballet and opera controversy as he opened the Academy Awards on Sunday (15.03.26).

The 62-year-old presenter returned to host the Oscars for the second year in a row, and during his opening monologue he took a playful swipe at the Marty Supreme star's recent comments that "no one ...Read more

Zendaya had an unexpected cameo at a Las Vegas wedding after fuelling marriage speculation with Tom Holland.

The 29‑year‑old actress, who became engaged to her Spider‑Man: No Way Home co‑star in late 2024, has been seen wearing a new ring on her left hand in recent weeks. Earlier this month, her longtime stylist Law Roach claimed the ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Hollywood’s biggest night is here, along with the biggest red carpet of awards season.

Not only is it massive in size — it takes about 2,400 hours and more than 400 workers to assemble the 25,000-square-foot red carpet, measuring 900 feet long and 60 feet wide — but enormous in influence. It boasts the most memorable, ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — If April is the cruelest month, per T.S. Eliot, the Oscars surely must be the cruelest (and longest) season. Other awards shows push their way into the queue for moments of borrowed red carpet glory, but the Academy Awards are what the buildup is all about and the one people remember.

Thankfully, the countdown can now be ...Read more

Teyana Taylor says she feels like Hannah Montana as a mom juggling home life with her showbiz career.

The 35-year-old Oscar-nominated actress has Iman "Junie" Tayla Shumpert Jr., 10, and Rue Rose Shumpert, five, with ex-husband Iman Shumpert, 35, and just like Miley Cyrus and her alter ego, she feels like she is living two lives.

She told ...Read more

Jessica Sutta has addressed her absence from the newly announced Pussycat Dolls reunion.

The 43-year-old singer posted a lengthy statement on Instagram on Saturday (14.03.26), thanking supporters and explaining why she is not part of the group's latest chapter.

Jessica began by acknowledging the messages she has received from fans, writing: "...Read more

Carmen Electra has shared her excitement over Brooks Nader stepping into the Baywatch universe, giving the model her full support as the franchise prepares for its long‑awaited return.

Fox confirmed earlier this month that Brooks, 29, has joined the cast of the network's upcoming Baywatch sequel series, set to premiere during the 2026-2027 ...Read more

Paris Jackson is on better terms with Colman Domingo after their miscommunication over the Michael Jackson biopic.

Colman, 56, will star as Jackson family patriarch Joe Jackson in the Antoine Fuqua-directed flick Michael, and last year, Paris - the daughter of the Billie Jean hitmaker and Debbie Rowe - refuted his claim that she had been "...Read more

Jack White's mother, Teresa Gillis, has passed away at the age of 95.

The former White Stripes frontman revealed his beloved mother's death on Instagram on Saturday (14.03.26).

He captioned a picture of his mom on the stage: "Teresa Gillis

1930-2026.

Rest in peace with the Lord."

Teresa, who was Polish, was a regular guest at Jack's shows. ...Read more

Nicole Kidman prepares for the Oscars by going to church.

The 58-year-old actress has revealed the unique way she prepares for Hollywood's biggest night that helps to ground her.

She told Variety at the Chanel and Charles Finch pre-Oscars dinner on Saturday (14.03.26): "This is crazy but I will go to church in the morning.

"We'll be squeezing...Read more

Sir David Beckham hailed his wife, Victoria Beckham, as an "inspiration" to all four of their children amid the family's feud with their eldest child, Brooklyn.

The 50-year-old retired footballer and his fashion designer spouse, 51, are parents to Brooklyn, 27, Romeo, 23, Cruz, 21, and 14-year-old Harper, and despite the family rift, the power ...Read more