Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Oscar Gift Bags: Luxury Trips & Skincare

Episode Date: March 15, 2026

Oscar nominees receive luxurious gift bags worth $350,000, filled with items like luxury trips, designer luggage, skincare products, cannabis, tequila, and spa retreats. Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck prepares a decadent menu for the Governors Ball afterparty, featuring In-N-Out style sliders, cannolis, dark chocolate eclairs, caviar, fresh sushi, and more. Puck supports Paul Thomas Anderson for directing and Sean Penn for supporting actor, with a toss-up between Sinners and One Battle After Another for Best Picture. 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/4e00b1ce29ee605c

I'm Corey with the story, bringing you the latest in entertainment and pop culture. Oscar nominees are all winners this year, no matter the results on the big night. Each top contender gets a gift bag stuffed with goodies worth $350,000. Stars like Timothy Chalameh, Emma Stone, and Leonardo DiCaprio will snag luxury trips to places like Sri Lanka, Ibiza, and even the Arctic, plus designer luggage and high-end skin care. The bags overflow with wild items too, from liposuction sessions and facial treatments to custom pre-ups from a divorce lawyer. There are cannabis products, THC infused drinks, vegan handbags, and tequila alongside spa retreats and small makeovers at a Beverly Hills dentist. These bags come from an LA marketing firm called Distinctive Assets, not officially tied to the Oscars.

Brands pay to get in, chasing the prestige of rubbing elbows with A-listers. The creator says it's about boosting small businesses and adding some fun amid the glamour. Meanwhile, celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck is prepping the Governor's Ball After Party for the 30-second time. His menu features in-and-out-style ribby sliders, canolis, dark chocolate eclares, caviar, fresh sushi, tomahawk steaks, and fish and chips with a spicy twist. No skimping on portions despite the Ozempic trend. He plans the usual amount and donates leftovers to Skid Row. Puck share his Oscar picks, too, rooting for Paul Thomas Anderson in directing and Sean Penn in supporting actor. For Best Picture, he sees a toss-up between sinners and one battle after another.

The party wraps award season with plenty of comfort, food, and celebration. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Layback. Press play. Let the pillow do the rest. Sound Meets Comfort, S-O-L-I-Sou.com.