Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Chalamet's Oscar Snub, Buckley's Win: 2026 Academy Awards Highlights
Episode Date: March 16, 2026Timothee Chalamets Oscar snub and method acting, Conan OBriens roast, Jessie Buckleys win, and Sean Penns surprise skip highlight the 2026 Academy Awards. Support the show:Get a discount a...t 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/e363fb5370161d6a
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Timothy Shalamee missed out on the best actor Oscar for the third time at the 2026 Academy Awards.
Michael B. Jordan took the prize for his dual role as twin brothers and sinners,
beating Salome and Marty Supreme, along with Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan,
Hockey and Wagner Mora.
One battle after another won Best Picture, with Paul Thomas Anderson grabbing Best Director
and Best Adapted Screenplay, too.
Shalima spent seven years prepping for his table tennis pro character,
training non-stop with a ping-ponged table on sets like Dune and Wonka even.
During COVID, he used blurring contact lenses to mimic impairment
and stayed in method mode through award speeches and promotors
wearing track suits to embody the role.
Host Conan O'Brien roasted Chalemay early with a security joke
that cut to him nervously smiling next to Kylie Jenner.
Body language experts noted his forced grin and her protective lean, while fans online trashed his all-white suit and black shades as a fashion.
Disaster. A short film winner and ballet performer also shaded his past comments on arts like ballet.
Jesse Buckley won Best Actress for Hamnet, beating Emma Stone and others in the grief drama based on a Shakespeare novel.
Sinners scored big, with wins for Ryan Cootler screenplay and cinematography, plus supporting nods.
K-pop Demon Hunters took best animated feature and original song.
Sean Penn Snag's supporting actor for one battle after another, but skipped the show, with Kieran Coulken joking about it.
The night rap with one battle after another leading wins at six, capping a competitive field full of upsets.
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