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Episode Date: March 16, 2026Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan shone at the 98th Academy Awards, winning Best Actress and Best Actor respectively. Buckley, a second-time nominee, dedicated her win to mothers and highlight...ed womens creativity. Jordan, in his first Oscar nod, expressed gratitude for paving the way for Black actors. Buckley became the first Irish performer to win Best Actress, while Jordans victory added to Sinners wins. Paul Thomas Andersons One Battle After Another took Best Picture and Best Director. The duo celebrated at the Vanity Fair after-party. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5e50795b8aa15cb4
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It's March 16th, and here's what's happening across entertainment and pop culture.
Jesse Buckley and Michael B. Jordan grabbed the spotlight at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday night.
Buckley won best actors for her role as Shakespeare's grieving wife in Hamlet,
while Jordan took best actor for playing twins battling vampires in.
The 1930s Tales Centers, these were two of the biggest prizes of the evening at Hollywood's Dolby Theater.
Buckley, a second-time nominee, had dominated the award season with,
wins at the critics choice, Golden Gloves, Bophtas, and more. Her film, directed by Chloe
Zau, draws from a novel about family loss and resilience. Jordan, in his first Oscar nod, beat
out frontrunners by Timothy Chalameh after picking up the SAG Award just weeks earlier. Fans and critics
lit up social media with praise for their emotional speeches. Buckley dedicated her win to Mothers
everywhere, noting it was Mother's Day in the UK and highlighted women's enduring creativity. Jordan
got emotional too, thanking those who paved the way for him as one of few black actors to claim
Best Actor, Following legends like Sydney, Poitier, and Denzel Washington, she's now the first
Irish performer to win Best Actress Oscar. Jordan's victory adds to Senators' Hall, including
original screenplay and cinematography nods. Best Picture went to one battle after another by Paul
Thomas Anderson, who also snagged Best Director and adapted screenplay. After the show, the
duo headed straight to the Vanity Fair after-party at the Los Angeles County Museum of
Art. They pose with their golden statuettes, kicking off what promises to be a huge night
of celebrations in Hollywood. This episode is supported by our sponsor. Press play. Put your
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