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French short ties for Oscar at ceremony dominated by 'One battle after another'

The film One battle after another won the top prize Sunday at the Academy Awards, where the French language film Two people exchanging saliva shared the award for best live-action short.

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K-Pop Demon Hunters star responds after Oscars speech was cut off during historic win

Netflix film’s hit track won Best Original Song at the Academy Awards

The Independent UK

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

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Teyana Taylor ‘shoved’ backstage at Oscars: ‘You’re very rude’

‘One Battle After Another’ star called out an unseen man for 'putting his hands on a female' backstage at the Academy Awards

The Independent UK

From 'ICE OUT' to 'free Palestinian' to gun violence: How politics takes centre stage at Oscars

Artists at the Academy Awards voiced political statements. They protested immigration policies and called for Palestinian liberation. Some wore badges advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza. An actor was unable to attend due to a travel ban. A mother spoke about gun violence. A documentary director drew parallels to US…

The Times of India

Javier Bardem hits out at ‘comfortable’ Hollywood over lack of activism after Oscars speech

Spanish actor declared ‘no to war and free Palestine’ while presenting at the Academy Awards

The Independent UK

Teyana Taylor blasts 'very rude' man at Oscars for 'putting his hands on a female' in tense row

Teyana Taylor put a man on blast backstage at the Academy Awards.

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See photos of standout moments from the Oscars show

The Academy Awards are in full swing, with comedian Conan O'Brien hosting the celebration of the best in film.

The Independent UK

Conan O'Brien preparing to host Oscars amid heightened security

With the 98th Academy Awards are scheduled to take place on Sunday, Conan O'Brien is preparing to host the Academy Awards in Los Angeles amid heightened security concerns after intelligence warnings suggested Iran may have explored launching drones towards the US west coast while the ceremony unfolds.

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'One Battle After Another,' 'Sinners' face off at Actor Awards in final pre-Oscars showdown

With two weeks to go until the Academy Awards, the 32nd Actor Awards on Sunday will be the final pre-Oscars showdown for “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners.”

The Independent UK

Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Iranian drama 'It Was Just an Accident' arrested in Tehran

One of the Oscar-nominated screenwriters of the Iranian drama “It Was Just an Accident” has been arrested in Tehran just weeks before the Academy Awards

The Independent UK

Oscar 2026 Marks a Turning Point as Latino Nominees Take Center Stage Across the Academy

With historic nominations marked by firsts, volume, and geographic reach, from Mexico to Argentina, the 2026 Oscar nominations signaled the end of an era in which Latino artists appeared at the Academy Awards as footnotes, a lone nomination here, an isolated win there.This year, that pattern collapsed.

Latin Times

Another Big Win for Streaming: YouTube to Broadcast the Oscars From 2029

The Academy Awards will stream exclusively on YouTube worldwide from 2029, marking a major turning point for television, film and digital media.

International Business Times UK

Forget Pewdiepie, YouTube will become the exclusive home of the Academy Awards beginning in 2029

The partnership includes the Oscars ceremony as well as worldwide access to "other Academy events and programs."

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'Avatar' Director James Cameron Insists Netflix Films Should Not Get Oscar Nominations

Filmmaker James Cameron said on The Town with Matthew Belloni podcast that Netflix films should not be nominated for the Academy Awards because they are not made for a theatrical release.

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Jane Fonda hated her Oscar dress

Jane Fonda has confessed she hated the dress she wore to the Academy Awards in 1979 when she picked up her second Oscar - admitting the frock was "awful" and she only wore it as a favour for her then-husband Tom Hayden.

The Independent UK

Film academy apologizes for not naming 'No Other Land' co-director in response to attack on him

The organization that bestows the Academy Awards has apologized to “No Other Land” co-director Hamdan Ballal after mounting criticism following its response to the violent attack on the Oscar winner

The Guardian - UK

‘I heard he won the Oscar but he had to give it back’: Will Smith gets jiggy with the Slap

Three years after the infamous incident at the Academy Awards, Smith is continuing to rap about his attack on Chris Rock on a new album

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Conan O'Brien to host Oscars again

Conan O'Brien will return as host of the Academy Awards next year.

The Times of India

Sheryl Lee Ralph's claim that 'sex sells' at Oscars sparks debate after Anora and Mikey Madison's wins

Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph’s remark about the Academy Awards has ignited a fierce debate on the role of sexuality in winning an Oscar.

The Independent UK

Brazil rejoices over first Oscar win. 'I'm Still Here' house to be transformed into a film museum

When Spanish actress Penélope Cruz announced that “I’m Still Here” was the winner of best international film at the Academy Awards, Brazilians roared at home and on the streets, where Carnival festivities have been ongoing since Saturday

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Elle Fanning first to wear Sarah Burton's custom Givenchy

'A Complete Unknown' actress Elle Fanning wore Sarah Burton's first-ever custom Givenchy gown to the Academy Awards on Sunday (02.03.25).

Al Jazeera

Making history at the Oscars 2025: Five takeaways from the Academy Awards

A documentary makes a statement in support of Palestinian rights, while other artists break barriers in film diversity.

The Independent UK

I was at the 2025 Oscars. Here’s what it was like with the jubilant winners backstage

OSCARS 2025: Reporting from the backstage press room at the Academy Awards, Kevin E G Perry gets a close-up view of the dazzled winners

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Oscars 2025: Sean Baker wins Best Director

'Anora' filmmaker Sean Baker has won the Best Director prize at the Academy Awards.

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