Academy Awards

Paris Barclay’s documentary “Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It” has become the first film uploaded to the Academy Screening Room for the 99th Academy Awards.

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Sean Penn said he felt relief and excitement while watching the 98th Academy Awards on television after choosing to skip the event. The three-time Oscar winner explained that the ceremony has long caused him social discomfort. He scheduled a trip to Ukraine instead of attending.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and security firm SIS have responded to the altercation involving Best Supporting Actress nominee Teyana Taylor and a guard at the 98th Oscars, following her film's Best Picture win.

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Diane Warren became the most-nominated person without a competitive Oscar win after her 17th best original song nomination loss at the 2026 Academy Awards. The songwriter for 'Dear Me' from the documentary *Diane Warren: Relentless*—performed by Kesha—lost to 'Golden' from *KPop Demon Hunters*. She embraced the record with humor in interviews and on social media, despite receiving an honorary Oscar in 2022.

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony, following record-breaking nominations led by Ryan Coogler’s 'Sinners' with 16 nods announced in January, airs live on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Conan O’Brien hosts for the second year, with a star-studded presenter lineup.

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The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards gathered at the Beverly Hilton for the annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon on February 10, 2026. The event served as the final formal gathering before the March 15 ceremony at the Dolby Theatre. A traditional class photo captured the attendees from various categories.