Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Misty Copeland's Oscars Debut, Timothee Chalamet's Backlash
Episode Date: March 15, 2026Misty Copeland makes a bold statement on the Oscars red carpet, wearing a custom tuxedo-inspired look and stunning diamonds. She addresses Timothee Chalamets controversial comments about opera an...d ballet, and performs at the Dolby Theatre, marking her return after hip surgery. 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/199b13b8e895b1e9
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From the Daily News Now Network, this is Corey with entertainment and celebrity news today.
Misty Copeland made a striking appearance on the Oscars' 2026 red carpet,
swapping her ballet tutu for a sharp tuxedo-inspired look.
The 43-year-old, retired principal dancer from American ballet theater,
wore a custom black blazer with a deep v-neck and billowy-white tully.
Details at the cuffs and hem, plus a flowing white skirt.
Stylist Carla Welch put it together.
And Copeland topped it off with nearly $2 million worth of Jared Diamonds, about 30 karets total,
including a standout 27-carat emerald cut ring, valued at $1.8 million.
This red carpet moment ties into recent drama in the arts world involving Timothy Shalame.
The actor faced backlash for comments downplaying the role of opera and ballet in shaping careers like his own.
Copeland addressed it directly on a panel last week, pointing out that Chalemay wouldn't have his movement,
star opportunities without those art forms. She found it notable that he had invited her to promote
his film Marty Supreme before this. His remarks drew criticism from the Royal Ballet, the opera,
and director Steven Spielberg. Chalemay has since lost more than 100,000 Instagram followers
over the controversy. Meanwhile, Copeland and Chalamay are both at the Dobe Theater tonight.
Copeland is set to perform in a tribute to the best picture nominee sinners, dancing to the song
I lied to you with vocalists
Miles Caten and Raphael.
Sadiq. It's an inspiring return
for her after total hip replacement surgery
in December, just weeks after
her final bow with American ballet
theater in. October.
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