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From flat jokes, to politics, to red-carpet dazzle: 5 experts unpack the 2026 Oscars

Despite Conan O’Brien joking he was the last human Oscars host, the 2026 edition was exceptionally human – with folly, filler and an f-bomb (ironically during the Best Sound acceptance speech). This 3.5-hour marathon will seem quaint in 2029, when YouTube takes over and every segment feels like 20 seconds.

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“Hollyweirdos”: Most Outrageous And Disastrous Looks From The Oscars 2026

Hollywood already brought plenty of drama to the big screen this year. But apparently, the 98th Academy Awards red carpet didn’t want to be left out.

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Is Nicole Kidman Pricing Herself Out? Source Claims Star Refuses To Cut Fees Amid Industry Slump

Nicole Kidman is under scrutiny in Hollywood amid claims she refuses to cut her fees as studios tighten budgets and rethink star salaries. An insider alleges the Oscar winner's pay demands could be costing her top roles, even as reports show she remains one of the industry's highest‑earning actors.

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Oscars Aren’t Won, They’re Bought: How Hollywood’s Biggest Award Ceremony Became A Bidding War

The real competition isn’t just between films or its stars, it’s also between the studios willing to spend the most money in an attempt to convince the Academy they deserve to win.

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'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' poised for an all-Warner Bros. showdown at Academy Awards

Hollywood will convene Sunday night for a nail-biter Academy Awards that’s steering toward a coronation for either Paul Thomas Anderson or Ryan Coogler

The Independent UK

Hollywood praises this Oscar contender, but the chilling truth it exposes is one the world would rather ignore

Hollywood is buzzing with anticipation as The Voice of Hind Rajab heads to the Academy Awards as a nominee for Best International Feature. According to Al Jazeera, the critically acclaimed docudrama that reconstructs the killing of five-year-old Hind in Gaza, Palestine, has generated significant hope among its makers and supporters…

The Mary Sue

Mark Wahlberg was one of the highest-paid actors in the world last year – and people are confused

The annual list of Hollywood’s highest-paid actors saw the star of ‘The Family Plan 2’ out-earn the likes of Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio

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Brazil's soap opera industry is the secret agent behind powerful films at the Oscars

Hollywood actors might rule the silver screen, but Brazil’s path to stardom often starts under the bright lights of a television studio

The Independent UK

After teasing a 2D take on Hoppers that never was, Kiki's Delivery Service's return to theaters proves we need hand-drawn animation now more than ever

Big Screen Spotlight | Kiki's Delivery Service is back on the big screen, and it's a wake-up call that hand-drawn animation can't die

Total Film

59 Fake Facts People Believed Only Because Of Movies

Never let the facts get in the way of a good story. At least, that's the rule some movie-makers seem to live by. How many things have you taken at face value purely because you saw them in a movie? From myths about hacking to health to crawling through air…

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Redmond O'Neal Appears in Court with Devil-Horn Tattoos Amid Attempted-Murder Case

The son of Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal has pleaded not guilty as the case involving unprovoked assaults and drug possession moves forward

International Business Times UK

Why Marty Supreme should win the best picture Oscar

Despite being set in the 50s, the film masterfully reflects modern-day anxieties, disconnection and obsession with nostalgia, all while reigniting interest in an unsung sport

The Guardian - UK

Afternoon Update: Australia to release nearly 20% of fuel stockpile; Bluesfest cancelled; and Hollywood’s unsettling new look

Albanese government makes second move on nation’s fuel supply in as many days

The Guardian - AU

Iran's 'Surprise' Drone Attack Intel on California Triggers Tighter Security at 2026 Oscars

The 2026 Oscars are set to proceed with increased security measures following an FBI warning about a potential Iranian drone strike on California.

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I’ve Read Every Single Stephen King Novel Except For One, And I’m Torn About What To Do About It

To read or not to read?

The Mary Sue

Grey’s Anatomy Star Returns to Limelight to….Go to Mar-A-Lago?

Why would you go there?

The Independent UK

What you need to know as Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac commentate on historic Welsh derby

The celebrity owners are also expected to host a number of guests during the live Sky coverage

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Reminders Of Him Review: The Best Colleen Hoover Movie Is Here

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The Heartbreaking Downfall Of 15 Of Hollywood’s Most Beloved Child Stars

“I was lonely most of the time,” said one of Disney’s first official child stars. Another said, “I was surrounded by [ped*ph*les] when I was 14 years old.”

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Lost star Matthew Fox reveals why he returned to Hollywood after retiring from acting

Matthew Fox is back on TV in The Madison after ending his long hiatus from acting.

International Business Times UK

Did 'Unrecognisable' Demi Moore Undergo Plastic Surgery? Gaunt Appearance Sparks Serious Health Fears

Demi Moore's ultra-sculpted look and dramatic weight loss at Milan Fashion Week have fuelled fresh plastic surgery rumours and health concerns, as insiders claim the 63-year-old star is doubling down on extreme beauty maintenance.

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Untold Truth Of Mary-Kate And Ashley Olsen’s Disappearance And The Explosive Rift That Surprised Fans

An insider shed light on the Olsen twins’ reason for staying away from Hollywood, and also from each other.

The Conversation

The Oscars aren’t a meritocracy – there’s a complex formula for winning

Every January, Hollywood is overtaken by a massive Oscar prediction game, with studios, critics and commentators all playing a role in shaping the debate.

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Sarah Ferguson Is Allegedly Being "Snubbed" by Hollywood as No-One Wants to Be Accused of "Enabling Her" Following Epstein Scandal

"Her American dream now seems to have been killed off completely."

Sports Illustrated

Wrexham vs. Chelsea: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The Blues are aiming to avoid a Hollywood upset on Saturday evening.

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