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Hollywood road closures in effect for 2026 Oscars. See when and where

As stars get ready for the 98th Oscars, Los Angeles residents should prepare for the street closures in Hollywood. The Oscars are set to air live on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, beginning at 4 p.m. PST. To ensure public safety and accommodate construction and preparation efforts, some of the roads around the Ovation Hollywood will be…

Oscars 2026 guide: Host, presenters, how to watch and more

The Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, March 15. Here’s everything you need to know about the Hollywood’s biggest night.

Things to do this weekend: The ASICS Los Angeles Marathon will span the city

The on-the-move event will boast an Oscars pop-up, entertainment, and oodles of onlookers supporting thousands of runners.

Oscar nominations shocking snubs & surprises: ‘Sinners,' ‘F1,' ‘Wicked' & more

“Sinners” makes history as “Wicked: For Good” misses out. The 2026 Oscar nominations are here.

‘Sinners' makes history, setting Oscars nomination record

Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.

Sinners' makes history, setting Oscars nomination record

Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.

How to watch 2026 Oscars nominations announcement: Time, stream

Films like “One Battle After Another,” “Hamnet” and “Wicked: For Good” are expected to get nods.

Oscars 2026: How to watch the movies getting the most awards buzz

Here’s a look at a dozen of the most likely 2026 Oscar contenders — and how you can watch them before the show.

The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029 after ABC deal ends

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced a major change for the Oscars. Starting in 2029, the awards ceremony will stream on YouTube. ABC will continue broadcasting the event until 2028, which will mark the 100th Oscars. This shift announced Wednesday represents a significant move for one of television’s marquee events. Starting in 2029, YouTube will retain...

Oscars will recognize casting for the first time, casting directors say it's long overdue

The Academy Awards in March will have a new prize for achievement in casting, a step casting directors believe is long overdue.

‘KPop Demon Hunters' is officially eligible for the Oscars

“KPop Demon Hunters” is one step closer to another golden moment: The Oscars. The Netflix phenomenon is among 35 films features eligible for the animated feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released on Friday lists of all the films eligible for animated, documentary and international feature prizes at next year’s Oscars....

The 2026 Oscars broadcast will include all 24 awards, including new casting prize

The new prize for achievement in casting will be part of the 98th Academy Awards in March.

Tom Cruise finally gets his Oscar moment at the Governors Awards

Tom Cruise celebrates his first Oscar at the Governors Awards, honoring over 40 years in the industry. “Making movies is not what I do, it’s who I am.”

Americans still give awards shows consideration, a new AP-NORC poll finds

Most Americans still want to thank the academy, at least a little. About half of U.S. adults say they’ve watched all or most of an awards show on TV or streaming in the past year. That’s according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Just over half say they’ve watched clips from an awards...

‘KPop Demon Hunters' stars react to Netflix hit's massive success: ‘Unreal'

EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami of “KPop Demon Hunters” join Access Hollywood’s Emily Orozco at the 2025 MTV VMAs and reflect on their Netflix movie’s incredible success.

Crisis averted: Oscars, LA Marathon no longer to be held on same day in 2026

Los Angeles has averted a potential traffic nightmare after the 2026 Academy Awards and LA Marathon were initially scheduled for the same day.