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Revisiting the very first Academy Awards

The Academy Awards are a global spectacle watched by millions, but you might never guess how modest its origins were. The ...

26 Award Contenders You Can Stream During the Holiday Break

Some of the year's biggest contenders and a group of underseen Academy Awards hopefuls are streaming this holiday season ...
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2026 Oscar Shortlists: Complete list of nominations announced in 12 award categories so far

Oscars 2026 is right around the corner. Read on to find out the shortlisted entries in 12 important categories.

98th Academy Awards: Oscars shortlists explained and what made the cut

The Academy has revealed the 98th Oscars shortlists across 12 categories, highlighting the films still in contention before ...
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Shortlists Unveiled For 98th Academy Awards, Including Animated Short And VFX Categories

Animation on this year's shortlists is way down after a banner year in 2025. Only 'Golden' from 'KPop Demon Hunters' appears ...

Fact Check: Academy Award For Compassion Was NOT Awarded to Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Coco Gauff, Danica Patrick, Or Any Other Celebrities -- It's Viet Spam

Was a special Academy Award given to an entertainer or celebrity "for the extraordinary impact of her compassion and ...

Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jean Smart Among 2026 Australian Academy Awards Nominees

The Best Actor in a Series category includes Owen Cooper and Stephen Graham for their respective roles in “Adolescence,” Gary ...

Whitney Houston, Cher, Carlos Santana & More to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards from Recording Academy: Full List

The Recording Academy has announced the recipients of its 2026 Special Merit Awards, including Carlos Santana, Cher, Paul ...