Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Oscars 2026: Stars, Surprises & Celebrations

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

One Battle After Another swept the 2026 Oscars, with Paul Thomas Anderson and Sean Penn taking home top honors. Canadian creators celebrated in animation, with Chris Lavis and Maggie Kang winning big. Off-camera, stars like Ryan Coogler and Jacob Elordi shared in the excitement. Backstage, reunions and celebrations abounded, with Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet, and Leonardo DiCaprio and Michael B. Jordan among those enjoying the moment. 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/22ba80ce8e88f5fb

Entertainment Stories Making News on March 16th. The 26th Oscars wrapped up on March 15th at Hollywood's Dolby Theater, with one battle after another dominating the night. The film snagged Best Picture, while Paul Thomas Anderson picked up Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Sean Penn earned his third Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, but stayed home, getting the award delivered later. Meanwhile, Canadian creators celebrated big wins in animation.

Chris Lavis from The Girl Who Cry Pearls called it a takeover backstage, especially after accepting from Will Arnett. Maggie Kang shared Best Animated Feature for K-Pob Demon Hunters and dedicated it to Koreans worldwide. Off camera, stars had their own moments he might have missed. Ryan Coogler cheered loudly for Joachim Trior's Best International Feature Win for Sentimental Value. Jacob Elorty danced to the Golden Performance with Mia Gauth while grabbing a dream. at the bar. Backstage photos revealed more joy, like Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Cougler holding their first Oscars together. Kylie Jenner joined Timothy Chalamee for her second straight year as his date and families mingled, including Pauline Chalamee in the Marty Supreme. Roe? Reunions

popped up everywhere, from Demi Moore and Mikey Madison chatting to Rachel McAdams and Sterling K. Brown near Makeum. Leonardo DiCaprio and Michael B. Jordan hung out too, proving the real party stayed just out of sight. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode, Your Pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, sol, Isolepillow.com.