Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Matt Berry Steals Oscars, Del Toro's Frankenstein Wins Big

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Matt Berrys Oscars Narration: A Hit with Fans, Social Media Abuzz British comedian Matt Berry, known for The IT Crowd and What We Do in Shadows, stole the show as Oscars narrator, surprising American audiences and delighting UK fans. His distinctive voice added a fun twist to the ceremony, sparking social media praise and demands for his future awards show appearances. Early winners included Amy Madigan, KPop Demon Hunters, and Ryan Coogler, with Guillermo del Toros Frankenstein sweeping multiple categories. The night celebrated fresh talent across films like Hamnet and Sentimental Value. 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/361b4d57f2ed750e

Entertainment headlines in two minutes or less. You're tuned into entertainment and celebrity news today. Fans raved about Matt Barry's turn as narrator at the Oscars on Sunday night. The British comedian, best known for the IT crowd and his role in What We Do in Shadows, handled voiceovers from a London studio. Host Conan O'Brien introduced him to the crowd, and many viewers called it a highlight of the night. Barry, now 51 years old, surprised American audiences with his distinctive voice. UK fans were thrilled right away, recognizing him from shows like Toast of London and the Mighty Bush.

His delivery added a fun twist to the long ceremony. Social media lit up with praise, as fans demanded he announced every award show from now on. They love hearing him read quirky nominee names and shared how his voice pulled them out of the formal event. It became one of the biggest talking points online. Early winners included Amy Madigan for Best Supporting Actress in Weapons and K-pop Demon Hunters snagged best animated feature. Ryan Coogler won his first Oscar for original screenplay on Senors.

Sean Penn took supporting actor for one battle after another, but skipped the show. Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein swept costume design, makeup and hairstyling, and production design. Other big wins went to Paul Thomas Anderson for adapted screenplay

and Avatar, Fire and Ash, for visual effects. The night celebrated fresh talent across films like Hamid and Sentimental value. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor. See the description. Podcasts head different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-I-Soulypillow.com.