Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Chloe Zhao's Bold Gothic Look Sparks Controversy at Oscars

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Chloe Zhaos bold gothic look at the 2026 Academy Awards sparked controversy, drawing comparisons to the Grim Reaper and the Wicked Witch. Her film Hamnet, reimagining Shakespeares family life, earned eight nominations. Meanwhile, Ryan Cooglers Sinners leads with sixteen nominations, and other contenders like Marty Supreme and Frankenstein also scored big. Conan OBrien hosts the 98th Oscars, with frontrunners including Jessie Buckley in Best Actress and a tight Best Actor race. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/56b5e6900be46a8b

This is entertainment and celebrity news today. Every story, every day. Chloe Zhao turned heads at the 2006 Academy Awards with a bold, gothic look that drew heavy criticism. The 43-year-old director, known for her Oscar win on Nomad Land, showed up at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles looking like a dark bridle, figure, complete with a sheer black veil over her face. Her film Hamnet earned eight nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director for her, and Best Actress for Jesse Buckley. Her outfit featured a metallic gunmetal dress with bell sleeves, a ruffled skirt, dark smoky makeup, and a diamond serpent necklace. She kept a solemn expression on the red carpet, despite the buzz around her movie's strong showing. Hamnet reimagines William Shakespeare's family life and the loss of his son.

Social media lit up with mixed reactions, many comparing her to the Grim Reaper or the the wicked witch from the Wizard of Oz. Some called it a trash bag disaster. While others admired the dramatic statement, fans debated if it made the worst dressed list amid the glamorous crowd. Meanwhile, Ryan Coogler's Senters leads with the record 16 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan. Paul Thomas Anderson's one battle after another follows with 13 nods, and other contenders like Marty Supreme and Frankenstein also scored big. Snubs hit Ariana Grande for Wicked, for Good, and Paul Mescal in supporting actor. Conan O'Brien hosts the 98 Oscars for his second year straight, airing live Sunday at 7 p.m. Eastern on ABC.

Frontrunners include Buckley and Best Actress in a tight Best Actor race with Chalame, Jordan, and DiCaprio. Stay tuned as winners are announced tonight. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Sali Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones. Lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I. SullyPillow.com.