Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Oscars 2023: Tight Security, Tribute Tension, and Vanity Fair Changes

Episode Date: March 15, 2026

Tonights Academy Awards kick off with Sinners leading the nominations and Leonardo DiCaprio in the running for best actor. Security is tight amid Iranian threats, with a massive police and private security presence. Stars like Nicole Kidman and Jimmy Kimmel will present, with Misty Copeland performing and Timothee Chalamet expected for his nod. Behind the scenes, tension brews over a tribute to Rob Reiner, with Corey Feldman feeling snubbed. Post-show, the Vanity Fair Oscars party faces changes to its guest list, with A-listers like Jeff Bezos and Kim Kardashian attending. 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/57a2181dfbe33281

On this March 15th, here's what's making entertainment headlines. The 98th Academy Awards kick off tonight at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles at 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, or 4 p.m. Pacific Standard. Time. Seners leads with a record 16 nominations and could sweep the night, while one battle after enough has Leonardo DiCaprio in the running for best. Actor. Security is tighter than ever amid worries about possible Iranian retaliatory strikes on California. Officials say there's no specific threat intelligence, but the Los Angeles Police Department has layered perimeters, traffic controls, and a big police presence. Around 1,000 private security officers are on duty, with bomb-sniffing dogs patrolling the red carpet and drones in the mix. Stars like Nicole Kidman, Pedro Pascal, Rose Byrne, Delroy Lindo, and host Jimmy Kimmel will hand out major awards, including Best Picture. Meanwhile, ballerina Misty Copeland confirmed she'll perform.

form the Sinners track I Lie to You, alongside stars Miles Cadden and Rafael Sadeek with. Timothy Chalame, expected for his best actor nod in Marty Supreme. Behind the scenes, tension is brewing over a tribute to the late director Rob Reiner, set for next Sunday. The Academy wants Meg Ryan, Billy Crystal, Jerry O'Connell, and Will Wheaton involved, but actor Corey Feldman feels snubbed and calls it a slap in the face. After the show, the Vanity Fair Oscar's party faces big changes to its guest list. Organizers have tightened rules for the legendary bash, making it look different from past years with A-lister's like Jeff Bezos and Kim Kardashian. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage. If earbuds fall out when you sleep,

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