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Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Oscars 2023: Surprises and Snubs Steal the Show - The 98th Academy Awards delivered a mix of predictable wins and shocking upsets. One Battle After Another took home best picture, while Mr. Nobod...y Against Putin stunned with a best documentary win. The best live-action short saw its seventh-ever tie. Despite strong performances, Delroy Lindo and Chase Infiniti missed out on wins, fueling buzz about the ceremonys unpredictability. 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/1e49abc42792486c

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Starting point is 00:00:00 Entertainment Stories Making News on March 16th. The 98th Academy Awards wrapped up smoothly this year without any massive sweeps or major mishaps. Films like One Battle After Another, Sinners, and Hamnet earn plenty of praise and wins, including one battle after another taking best picture. Still, a handful of surprises and snubs kept things unpredictable. In the best documentary category, Indy favorite Mr. Nobody Against Putin shocked everyone by beating heavy favorite, The Perfect Neighbor.
Starting point is 00:00:30 This small film about a Russian teacher standing up to Putin's regime grabbed the upset win, giving its team a huge platform during their emotional. Speaches. Meanwhile, the best live action short saw only its seventh ever tie, with both the singers and two people exchanging saliva sharing the honor. Presenter Kumail Nanjiani handled it smoothly, letting each crew celebrate on stage. Veteran actor Delroy Lindo missed out on a supporting actor win for his heartfelt role in sinners, losing to Sean Penn from one battle after another, who skipped the ceremony.
Starting point is 00:01:05 Chase Infinity also got overlooked for best actress in the Best Picture winner, despite her standout debut performance. Fans and critics are buzzing about these twists, calling them a fresh shake-up for an often predictable show. It highlights how even strong campaigns and buzz don't guarantee victory. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, Comfort You Can Hear, Sound You Can Relax into s-o-l-i-souli-pillow.com

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