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Episode Date: March 16, 2026

The ninety-eighth Academy Awards kicked off with a wild scene, as host Conan O’Brien was chased onto the stage by kids. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another took home five awards, while Warner Brothers tied a record with eleven Oscars. The ceremony was tense due to ongoing conflicts and AI concerns, but stars and winners called for peace. Warner Brothers is set for a massive buyout, raising concerns about job losses and production in LA. O’Brien joked about being the last human host, and directors emphasized the importance of saving theaters amid streaming threats. 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/72a8e620fb7039b5

Hey, it's Corey with Entertainment and Celebrity News today, your daily pop culture update. The 98th Academy Awards kicked off with a wild scene as a group of kids chased host Conan O'Brien right onto the Dolby Theater stage. Paul Thomas Anderson's won battle after another to Best Picture and five other awards, edging out strong competition in a night heavy on timely. Drama. Warner Brothers tied a record with 11 Oscars total, including wins for sinners, which now best actor for Michael B. and best. Cinematography. The ceremony felt tense amid ongoing wars, political divides, and worries about artificial intelligence reshaping movies. O'Brien leaned into optimism in his monologue, urging celebration despite the clouds. This marked the first Oscars since a recent U.S. military move in the Middle East, echoing the Iraq war era back in 2003. Stars and winners reacted with

raw emotion, calling out for peace and an end to conflicts. Presenter Javier Bardo said no to war and free Palestine. Documentary maker Pavel Talenkin urged stopping all wars for the kids, while best actors Jesse Buckley quoted James Baldwin on adults protecting. Children, Hollywood's ground keeps shifting fast, with Warner Bros. set for a huge buyout by David Ellison's Skydance Paramount and a deal worth $11 billion. Big Studios merging means fewer jobs and less production in Los Angeles. O'Ryan Jiltee might be the last human host, with the show heading to YouTube soon. Directors stress-saving theaters amid

streaming and tech threats, but wins for original films offered a spark of hope. Quit thanks to today's sponsor. See the description for more. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S.O.L.I.Solipillow.com.