Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Michael B. Jordan Wins Best Actor Oscar, Honors Black Predecessors

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Michael B. Jordan, 39, won Best Actor at the Oscars, beating out Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, and Wagner Moura. He honored past Black winners like Sidney Poitier and Denzel Washington in his speech. Will Smith, banned from Oscar events until 2032, celebrated Jordans win on Instagram. Jordans mom kissed him on stage, and he thanked fans for their support. 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/f4e3eb2b541ce96c

From the Daily News Now Network, this is Corey with entertainment and celebrity news today. Michael B. Jordan took home the best actor Oscar at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday night for his dual role in sinners. The 39-year-old star beat out tough competition, including Timothy Salome, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawk, and Wagner Mora. In the film, he plays twin brothers returning home only to face vampires. During his emotional acceptance speech at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, Jordan honored past black best actor winners like Sidney Poitier, Denzel, Washington, Jamie Fox, Forrest Whitaker, and Will Smith. He called them giants and ancestors who paved the way for him. Will Smith, now 57, responded warmly on Instagram Monday with photos of Jordan and his trophy. His captions celebrated the history-making win, even though Smith has been banned from Oscar events for 10 years. That band came in April 2022 after Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage during the ceremony. He still kept his best actor trophy for King Richard, but can't attend in person or virtually until 2032.

Jordan got a kiss from his mom in the audience and teared up thanking fans for betting on him over the years. The win marks a big milestone, highlighting ongoing support for diverse talent in Hollywood. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, see the episode description. No earbuds. no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound. S-O-I-SoliPillow.com