Oscars

After the Oscars, a messy reality inside Hollywood’s grandest venue

A viral photo from inside the Dolby Theatre has sparked debate about behaviour at one of the world’s most glamorous events.

Sean Penn skipped Oscars to meet Ukraine’s President; Volodymyr Zelenskyy says, 'We know you will continue to stand with our country'

Sean Penn skipped the 2026 Oscars despite winning Best Supporting Actor, choosing instead to travel to Ukraine, where he met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a powerful, politically symbolic move.

Jimmy Kimmel’s Oscars joke on Melania sparks political backlash

A quick onstage quip about the First Lady’s documentary turned into one of the most talked-about moments of the 2026 Academy Awards

Oscars 2026: Chef Wolfgang Puck's Oscar-shaped Salmon bites and chocolate surprise celebs at Governors Ball

At the Oscars 2026 Governors Ball, chef Wolfgang Puck served signature dishes including Oscar-shaped smoked salmon bites and chocolate desserts, along with a lavish menu for Hollywood stars celebrating the night’s biggest winners.

Michael B. Jordan gets emotional and hugs Leonardo DiCaprio after winning Best Actor for Sinners at Oscars 2026

Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for his dual role in Sinners at the 2026 Oscars. An emotional Jordan hugged fellow nominee Leonardo DiCaprio, creating one of the ceremony’s most heartfelt and memorable moments.

Oscars 2026 snack box worth $85 had popcorn, chocolate; After-party dinner includes 90 kg steak, 7,000 champagne glasses, wine, pizzas and more

Guests at the 98th Academy Awards received Conan O’Brien’s playful $85 “Moderately Happy Meal” snack box containing popcorn, water and chocolate, while the lavish Governors Ball later featured an extravagant feast.

Internet slams Oscars celebs after Matt Neglia shares inside pic from Dolby Theatre showing snack packets scattered; netizens say, “This is dirty”

Hollywood editor Matt Neglia shared a photo from the Dolby Theatre after the Oscars showing snack packets and bottles scattered across seats, prompting online backlash as netizens criticised celebrities for leaving the venue messy.

Oscars 2026: Gwyneth Paltrow’s high-slit white Armani Privé gown sparks debate on Internet

A brief moment involving Gwyneth Paltrow at the Oscars 2026 went viral online after a clip showed a wardrobe malfunction, sparking debate among viewers and quickly becoming one of the night’s most discussed moments.

Teyana Taylor calls out a man for allegedly shoving her at Oscars 2026, accuses him of ‘putting hands on a female’

Teyana Taylor was seen confronting a man at the 2026 Oscars after accusing him of shoving her while blocking her from returning to the stage during celebrations for One Battle After Another.

Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas’ golf cart nearly flips before Oscars, shocking video goes viral

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas experienced a tense moment before the Oscars when their golf cart nearly tipped while rushing to the Dolby Theatre, but the couple reached safely and later laughed off the scare.

Oscars 2026: Paul Thomas Anderson wins Best Director for One Battle After Another, says, ‘You make a guy work hard for one of these’

Paul Thomas Anderson finally won Best Director at the 98th Academy Awards for One Battle After Another, marking a long-awaited milestone after decades of influential filmmaking and multiple Oscar nominations.

Oscars 2026: Kylie Jenner dazzles in Red Schiaparelli with boyfriend Timothee Chalamet in a white Tuxedo, see pics

Kylie Jenner turned heads at the 2026 Oscars in a striking red Schiaparelli gown, while Timothée Chalamet complemented her in a white tuxedo as the couple made a stylish appearance together.

Oscars 2026: Jimmy Kimmel jokes about free speech and CBS at Oscars, says, ‘Telling a story that could get you killed is real courage’

Jimmy Kimmel used his appearance at the 98th Academy Awards to deliver sharp remarks on free speech, media censorship, and political tensions, blending humour with pointed criticism of recent controversies in American broadcasting.

'Stop all of these wars now', says Pavel Talankin as Mr Nobody Against Putin filmmakers deliver powerful message at Oscars 2026

The documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin captured attention at the 98th Academy Awards as its filmmakers used the global stage to deliver a powerful message about authoritarianism, complicity and the urgent need for peace.

Oscars 2026: Mother of murdered schoolgirl gives an emotional speech as All the Empty Rooms wins for Best Documentary Short, says, "her bedroom has been frozen in time"

All the Empty Rooms won the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards, delivering a deeply emotional tribute to children lost in school shootings through the haunting stories of their preserved bedrooms.

Oscars 2026: Academy pays an emotional tribute to Rob Reiner, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Robert Redford

The 98th Academy Awards observed an emotional In Memoriam segment, honouring influential film and entertainment figures who passed away in the past year and celebrating their lasting contributions to cinema and storytelling.

Sinners star Miles Caton delivers electrifying ‘I Lied to You’ performance at the 2026 Oscars

Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq delivered a powerful performance of the Oscar nominated song I Lied to You from Sinners, recreating the film’s iconic juke joint scene and earning a standing ovation.

Oscars 2026: Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees misses Academy Awards due to US President Donald Trump's travel ban, actor says, ‘I am not allowed to enter, its hurts’

Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees could not attend the 2026 Oscars due to a Trump-era travel ban, despite starring in the nominated film The Voice of Hind Rajab about a Gaza tragedy.

Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra stuns in white Dior thigh-slit gown, walks red carpet hand-in-hand with husband Nick Jonas

Priyanka Chopra Jonas turned heads at the 98th Academy Awards, walking the red carpet in a custom Dior gown with Nick Jonas, proudly representing Indian talent on cinema’s biggest global stage.

Oscars 2026: Amy Madigan, 75, wins Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Weapons, says, ‘its been 40 years, thanks to my husband, daughter and dogs’

Veteran actor Amy Madigan wins the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Weapons, nearly 40 years after her first nomination, delivering an emotional speech and thanking husband Ed Harris, her daughter and “all the dogs.”

Oscars 2026: A look at historic records created at the Academy Awards over the years

As the 98th Academy Awards approach, several historic records continue to define the legacy of the Oscars. From Walt Disney’s 22 wins to Parasite becoming the first non-English film to win Best Picture, these milestones highlight the ceremony’s most remarkable achievements.

Oscars: Indian feature films have ever been nominated in the International Feature category

Only three Indian films have been nominated for the Oscars in the International Feature category: Mother India (1957), Salaam Bombay! (1988), and Lagaan (2001), each bringing global recognition to Indian cinema.

Homebound makers Karan Johar and Neeraj Ghaywan share emotional notes after their film exits Oscars 2026

Producer Karan Johar and director Neeraj Ghaywan shared heartfelt notes after Homebound missed an Oscar nomination, expressing pride, gratitude, and mutual support following the film’s acclaimed international festival journey.

Oscars: Did you know Lagaan, Salaam Bombay and Mother India are the only Indian films ever nominated for an Oscar, while Homebound missed the 2026 list?

India’s presence at the Oscars has been defined by rare milestones. In the Best International Feature Film category, the country has earned nominations only three times in the Academy’s long history.

Oscars 2026: Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Jordan Lead Best Actor nominations

The 2026 Oscar nominations showcase a diverse Best Actor race, featuring Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), Michael B. Jordan (Sinners), and Golden Globe winner Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent).