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Who is Hosting the 2026 Oscars? Inside Conan O’Brien’s Highly Anticipated Return

It’s official! Conan O’Brien returns to host the 98th Academy Awards. Dive into the Academy's strategic choice, his legendary hosting resume, and what "magic" he has planned for March 15.

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10 Bizarre Rules Celebrities Must Follow At Award Shows That Even A-Listers Can’t Break

Behind the glitz and glamour of award shows lies a strict, and sometimes bizarre, rulebook that even A-list celebrities must follow.

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Avengers star Mark Ruffalo lends support to Hands Off protests against President Trump and Elon Musk; warns 'This is only the beginning'

Hollywood actor and activist Mark Ruffalo has voiced strong support for the Hands Off! protests that swept across the United States on Saturday, marking one of the largest opposition movements against President Donald Trump’s administration since his return to office.

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Over 600 Celebs Sign Open Letter Criticising Oscars’ Response To Hamdan Ballal Attack

690 AMPAS members have signed an open letter criticising the Academy's response to Hamdan Ballal's attack in the West Bank.

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Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host for 2026 awards ceremony

Talk show host, who received widespread acclaim for his debut earlier this month, will resume the reins at next year’s Academy Awards on 15 March

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'Laapataa Ladies' crashes out of Oscars 2025 race; Angry fans call 'All We Imagine As Light' snub 'missed opportunity'

'Laapataa Ladies', India’s official entry to Oscars 2025 crashed out of the race on Wednesday, when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced its shortlist for the Best International Feature Film category. Directed by Kiran Rao, the film is a quirky comedy set in rural India and…

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India's 'Laapataa Ladies' OUT of Oscars 2025; UK's Hindi-language film 'Santosh' shortlisted for 'Best International Feature Film'

India's road to the Oscars has been a bumpy one. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) on Wednesday unveiled its shortlist of films (10 categories) still in the running for the Oscars 2025. Sadly for India, The Kiran Rao directorial 'Laapataa Ladies', which was the country's official…

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Academy changes rules for 2025 Oscars ceremony

Hollywood's most prestigious film awards, the Oscars, are undergoing significant changes as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) introduced updated rules and campaign protocols for its 97th edition, slated for March 2 next year. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Is an Oscar heavier than a newborn baby? And other fun facts about the Oscar statuettes

Who makes the Oscar statuettes and why are they called Oscars anyway? We provide some answers to your questions.

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Forbes names Reese Witherspoon world’s richest self-made actress with staggering net worth

Prolific actor and producer came in 59th place in overall list of richest ‘self-made’ women

The Independent UK

Academy Awards 2023: Oscars to have Crisis Team after Will Smith slapgate; say 'hope we will be prepared for anything'

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences CEO Bill Kramer confirmed that the organisation has implemented a new "crisis team" for the upcoming 2023 Oscars in order to quickly navigate any potential real-time emergency.

The Times of India

Race storm erupts after Andrea Riseborough’s best actress Oscar nomination

The To Leslie star’s unexpected nomination has led to claims of exclusion of Black performers and a revival of the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag

The Guardian - UK

Will Smith Banned From Oscars Events For 10 Years

The Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) has voted to ban Will Smith from all of its events, including the Academy Award ceremony, for the next 10 years.

Benzinga

Will Smith: Academy to decide on sanctions against actor for Oscars slap

Ampas brings forward board meeting to discuss punishment but reports suggest rescinding his best actor award is unlikely

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Katherine Ryan says if Will Smith 'can't take a joke he should stay home'

Katherine Ryan, 38, defended fellow comedian Chris as she told her followers being insulted was the point of a 'celebrity monologue'

Daily Mirror

Will Smith will keep his Oscar despite slapping Chris Rock says governor Whoopi Goldberg

Will Smith caused quite the stir when he marched up on stage and smacked presenter Chris Rock across the face for making a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith

Daily Mirror

Oscars organisers 'condemn' Will Smith's smack on Chris Rock and launch formal review

Oscars organisers are launching a formal review after actor Will Smith smacked comic Chris Rock as he defended his wife Jada Pinkett Smith

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Oscars 2022: New hosts, categories and controversies

The Oscars will take place on March 27; this year’s ceremony will be hosted by three women for the first time.

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