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The 2026 Oscars air Sunday at 4 p.m. from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood as 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' square off for the top prize. Follow along as we update the winners list live.

The pop star pulled double duty, hosting for the second time on "Saturday Night Live," and performing a pair of new songs from his latest album.

Starring Dakota Fanning, Cory Michael Smith and Jake Johnson, "The Sun Never Sets" explores the complications of middle-aged romance.

The Writers Guild is set to enter negotiations with the major studios, nearly three years after the historic strike that shut down Hollywood. The union's leaders are clear that they aren't shying away from their demands.

Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat running for governor, blasted USC and ABC for hosting a debate that excludes all candidates of color.

In a talk at South by Southwest, Steven Spielberg revealed his own thoughts about the existence of space aliens while discussing his upcoming "Disclosure Day."

Talk programs "The Steve Wilko Show" and "Karamo" will also end, reflecting the shift to streaming and the decline in daytime TV viewing.

President Trump announced Friday that Kennedy Center president Richard Grenell will be replaced by Matt Floca, the vice president of facilities operations at the center.

'The Voice of Hind Rajab' actor Motaz Malhees says Trump's travel ban against Palestinians will keep him from attending the Oscars ceremony Sunday.

Security has been tighter at the Oscars every year since 9/11. While law enforcement officials don't publicly share all of the safeguards in place, sources have told The Times that even the air around the event is constantly checked for potential hazards, including radiation.

Filmmaker Boots Riley and a well-stocked cast including Keke Palmer and Demi Moore unveiled a movie that is as politically conscious as it is surreal and funny.

Grace Lilly, a 'Southern Hospitality' cast member, was arrested this week and booked on suspicion of drug possession. It was her second arrest since December.

Alexa Ray Joel shared a positive health update on father Billy Joel in advance of a tribute event. The musician was diagnosed with a brain disorder in 2025.

The Secretary of Defense's comments deepened fears that the cable news channel will seek to appease the Trump administration after Paramount Skydance completes its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

Lil Nas X appeared Thursday at a courthouse in Los Angeles for the latest hearing in his police battery case. He is reportedly seeking to file a motion for diversion.