Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Maura Higgins Skips Oscars, Attends Elton's Party
Episode Date: March 17, 2026Maura Higgins, a Love Island star, sparked controversy by skipping the Oscars and attending Elton Johns party instead. Despite criticism, shes gaining fame in the US, hosting Love Island USA Afte...rsun and appearing on The Traitors. 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/b3045d04765bc0e9
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Marr Higgins, the 35-year-old former Love Island star, drew some heat after admitting she skipped
watching this year's best picture winner.
One battle after another, even though she got an invite to Elton John's big Oscars viewing
party.
She's been busy on a promotional tour in the States after appearing on the U.S. traders,
rubbing shoulders with celebs like Brooklyn Beckham, Dua, and Sharon Osborne at the event.
The 98th Academy Awards celebrated top films from 2025, with Paul Thomas Anderson's movie taking Best Picture in Six Awards.
Total, while Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for Sinners, and Jesse Buckley grabbed Best Actress for Hamnet.
Fans online weren't happy, questioning why she scored a spot at the exclusive bash when film crew and actors often miss out.
comments poured in, wondering what her connection to movies really is and why interview her if she's not
into films.
More explained to Sky News, she just hasn't had time lately amid her packed schedule, focusing more on
her reality TV gigs back home, like dancing on.
Ice, cooking with the stars, and I'm a celebrity.
Meanwhile, some supporters praised her glamorous look at the party and her rising fame across
the pond, where she's hosting Love Island USA After Sun, and building buzz
from the traitor stent.
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