Category Archives: Variety

Conan O’Brien Ends Oscars by Shouting ‘We Love You Martin Short!’ After Death of Comedian’s Daughter
Conan O’Brien wrapped up this year’s Oscars with a word of support to his pal Martin Short: “We Love You Martin Short!” he shouted from the Dolby Theatre stage as he signed off...
Varietyschneider Mar 15, 2026

SAG-AFTRA Wraps a Month of Studio Talks With No Deal, Will Resume in June
SAG-AFTRA has concluded a month of negotiations with the major studios without reaching a new contract, and will resume talks in June. The outcome was not unexpected, though negotiators had held out s...
Gmaddaus Mar 15, 2026

Michael B. Jordan Wins the Oscar and Shouts Out Denzel Washington, Halle Berry and More: ‘I Stand Here Because of the People Who Came Before Me’
Michael B. Jordan has won the first Oscar of his career, taking home the lead actor statue for playing twin brothers Smoke and Stack in the supernatural thriller “Sinners.” His victory mak...
Rebecca Rubin Mar 15, 2026

Jessie Buckley Makes Oscars History as First Irish Best Actress Winner, Dedicates Win to the ‘Beautiful Chaos of a Mother’s Heart’
"Hamnet" star Jessie Buckley won the Oscar for best actress at Sunday night's Academy Awards, becoming the first Irish actress to win the prize. This was Buckley's second Oscar nomination; she was pre...
Angelique Jackson Mar 15, 2026

Javier Bardem Declares ‘No to War and Free Palestine’ at the Oscars, Earns Huge Round of Applause
While presenting the Oscar for best international film, Javier Bardem started his time at the poduium by saying “No to war and free Palestine,” which earned a big round of applause from th...
Arushi Jacob Mar 15, 2026

40 People Took 1% Odds on Kalshi on a Rare Oscars Tie for Live Action Short Film
On Kalshi, the biggest upset of Oscar night came in the short film category, where a tie was given a 1% of chance of paying off. But then “The Singers" and "Two People Exchanging Saliva" shared ...
Gmaddaus Mar 15, 2026

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Stars Shine With Triumphant ‘Golden’ Oscars Performance
EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami - the singing voices behind Huntr/x in Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” - joined forces on the Oscars stage for a rendition of their smash hit “...
Steven J. Horowitz Mar 15, 2026

‘The Way We Were:’ How to Watch the Barbra Streisand Film and Stream the Oscar-Winning Song Online
Barbra Streisand didn’t let her well-documented stage fright prevent her from paying tribute to one of her longtime friends Sunday, as the Oscar winner honored Robert Redford during the Academy ...
Tim Chan Mar 15, 2026

‘Sinners’ DP Autumn Durald Arkapaw Makes Oscar History as First Woman to Win Best Cinematography
“Sinners” DP Autumn Durald Arkapaw has made history. She is the first woman to ever win the Oscar for best cinematography. Arkapaw, who is of Filipino and African American Creole descent, ...
Jazztangcay Mar 15, 2026

‘Bridesmaids’ Reunion: Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy and Co. Make Oscars Laugh by Reading Fake Notes From Nominees
Everybody raise your glasses to the reunion of the decade. “Bridesmaids” stars Rose Byrne, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy and Ellie Kemper gathered on the Oscars stage togeth...
Kennedy French Mar 15, 2026