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Episode Date: March 16, 2026

The 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan OBrien, celebrated peak artistry with One Battle After Another sweeping major categories. Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley won Best Actor and Actress respectively, marking historical moments. The show was a feel-good night with emotional highs and tributes to late legends. New categories like Best Casting debuted, with One Battle After Another winning. Sinners also shone with multiple wins, proving the Oscars still hold significance when they highlight exceptional films. 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/3cbe8aa8588ab1fb

Here's more entertainment and celebrity news for March 16th. The 98th Academy Awards took place on Sunday night, March 15th, 2026, at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. Conan O'Brien hosted for the second year in a row, keeping things light and fun. One battle after another swept big, winning Best Picture, Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson and Best Adapted Screenplay. That marked Anderson's first Oscars after 11 nominations over nearly three decades. Michael B. Jordan grabbed best actor for his dual roles and sinners, nailing it on his very first nomination. Jesse Buckley won Best Actress for Hamlet,

making history as the first Irish woman to take the prize. Sean Penn scored Best Supporting Actor for one battle after another from afar. He was not even there, while Amy Madigan brought tears with her best. Supporting actress win for weapons. Fans and critics called it a feel-good night, with emotional highs like Ludwig Gurrensen's third Oscar. for Best Score on Sinners, where he honored his. Late Father

The In-Memorium segment hit hard, featuring Billy Crystal remembering Rob Reiner and Barbara Streisand singing for Robert Redford. A new best casting category debuted after 25 years, going to Cassandra Kalu Kundis for one battle after another. Frankenstein picked up crafts like production design, costumes, and makeup. Sinners also shown with wins in cinematography and original screenplay, Overall, the show celebrated peak artistry from folks like Anderson, Jordan, and Buckley,

proving the Oscars still pack a punch when they spotlight, the right films. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. Headphones in a Pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense, soli, soli, soli, soli, pillo.com.