FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 4 - Caught on Camera

What the 2026 Oscars revealed about the current political mood in Hollywood

The 2026 Academy Awards revealed a striking contradiction. Many of the winning films grapple with urgent contemporary issues, or difficult questions of historical memory. Yet their makers avoided following up on that political character in their acceptance speeches.

The Conversation · Mar 16

Burgers, cocktails, sparkly new duds: Oscar winners, losers and guests hit the after-parties

Once the Oscar telecast ends, the partying starts

The Independent UK · Mar 16

Lip Reader Reveals Kylie Jenner's 'Brutal' 7-Word Demand to Timothée Chalamet After Oscar Snub

A lip reader claims Kylie Jenner scolded Timothée Chalamet with a sharp seven-word put-down at the 2026 Oscars after his snub.

International Business Times UK · Mar 16

Why was MrBeast ‘announced’ as the new Oscars host at the end of Sunday’s show?

The 2026 Academy Awards ceremony featured a sketch implying that YouTube personality MrBeast could become the future host. The gag involved Conan O'Brien being promoted to permanent host, only to be comically incinerated, with his office plaque then replaced by MrBeast. This humorous segment directly referenced the Oscars' upcoming move…

The Independent UK · Mar 16

56 Hysterical Oscars Memes, Jokes And Reactions That Perfectly Sum Up The Whole Thing

The 2026 Academy Awards had many meme-worthy moments. Here are some of the funniest reactions from social media users.

Bored Panda · Mar 16

Kylie Jenner Shared a Sweet Moment With Timothée Chalamet’s Sister at the Oscars

Kylie Jenner Shared a Sweet Moment With Timothée Chalamet’s Sister at the Oscars

Marie Claire · Mar 16

MrBeast Oscars cameo explained as Conan O’Brien’s closing sketch leaves viewers confused

The 2026 Academy Awards ended with a surprising post-credits gag that caught viewers off guard. Host Conan O’Brien appeared in a dark comedy sketch where his fictional promotion turned into a deadly trap. When the camera returned, the office plaque had changed to MrBeast. The joke referenced the Oscars’ planned…

The Times of India · Mar 16

‘At least we arrest our pedophiles’: Conan O’Brien’s best Oscars joke leaves audience stunned

Now that's a rough chuckle.

We Got This Covered · Mar 16

10 Photos of Paul Thomas Anderson's Wife Maya Rudolph: Their 25-Year Secret to Love

The enduring partnership of Paul Thomas Anderson and Maya Rudolph, a Hollywood couple who have thrived creatively and personally without marriage, culminating in Anderson's 2026 Best Picture Oscar win.

International Business Times UK · Mar 16

ITV viewers annoyed by 'awful' Oscars glitch and blast Jonathan Ross' 'embarrassing' habit

Ross also appeared to swear on live television after mixing up two major celebrities

Evening Standard · Mar 16