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‎The Academy has unveiled the full slate of nominees for the 2026 Oscars, with Sinners emerging as the most recognized film of the year after earning a record-setting 16 nominations. ‎ ‎The film secured nods in major categories, including best picture, best director and best original screenplay, placing it firmly at the center of this awards season. Close behind is One Battle After Another, which collected 13 nominations. Meanwhile, Frankenstein, Marty Supreme and Sentimental Value each picked up nine mentions. ‎ ‎The complete 2026 Oscar nominations list as “Sinners” leads with 16 nods, major studios dominate, and a new casting category debuts. ‎Warner Bros. ‎ ‎All five of those titles will compete for the coveted best picture prize, alongside Bugonia, F1, Hamnet, The Secret Agent and Train Dreams. ‎ ‎From a studio perspective, Warner Bros. led the way with 30 total nominations, boosted by the strong performances of Sinners and One Battle After Another. Neon followed with 1...

‎The 2026 Academy Awards brought disappointing news for Wicked: For Good, as the sequel walked away without any Oscar nominations. ‎ ‎Produced by NBCUniversal and directed by Jon M. Chu, the film continues the story introduced in 2024’s Wicked, which had earned 10 Oscar nominations the previous year. However, its follow-up did not appear in any category when nominations were revealed Wednesday morning. ‎ ‎Despite Golden Globe success and new original songs, Wicked: For Good failed to secure a single nomination at the 2026 Academy Awards. ‎Universal Studios ‎ ‎The most notable omission occurred in Best Original Song. Stephen Schwartz wrote two new pieces for the sequel — “The Girl in the Bubble,” performed by Ariana Grande, and “No Place Like Home,” sung by Cynthia Erivo. These additions made the film eligible this year after the first installment was excluded from the category in 2025 because it relied entirely on stage musical material. ‎ ‎Earlier in the awards season, bot...

‎Years after feeling overlooked by the Academy, Delroy Lindo has finally received recognition. Following Da 5 Bloods earning only one nomination in 2021, the actor had openly shared how disappointed he was by the lack of acknowledgment for the film and his performance. ‎ ‎Chase Infiniti in 'One Battle After Another,' Paul Mescal in 'Hamnet,' Delroy Lindo in 'Sinners' and Kate Hudson in 'Song Sung Blue.' ‎Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection; Agata Grzybowska/Focus Features/Courtesy Everett Collection; Warner Bros.; Focus Features/Courtesy Everett Collection ‎ ‎In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Lindo described that moment as deeply disheartening, though he acknowledged that awards are never guaranteed and emphasized that no artist is owed nominations. ‎ ‎Now, the narrative has changed. Lindo picked up a best supporting actor nomination for Sinners, one of a record 16 nominations for the film. His selection surprised many, ...

‎Netflix’s The Hunting Wives is bringing a new star into its orbit for season two. ‎ ‎Angel Reese, a two-time WNBA All-Star, has joined the cast of the provocative drama series. She will take on a co-starring role known as “Trainer Barbie” in the upcoming season. ‎ ‎Fronted by Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman, the series became a surprise hit for Netflix over the summer. Season two is currently in production in the United States. Netflix previously acquired the show from Starz before the first season premiered, and the streamer will now release the eight-episode second season exclusively as a Netflix-branded title in almost all regions where Netflix operates. No premiere date has been confirmed. ‎ Angel Reese signs on for season two of Netflix’s The Hunting Wives as production continues and the cast grows ahead of the new release. ‎Dana Hawley/NETFLIX ‎ ‎Reese joins a list of newly announced additions that includes John Stamos, Kim Matula, Alex FitzAlan, Dale Dickey, and Cam...

‎David Beckham has spoken publicly about the “mistakes” young people can make on social media following a series of revealing Instagram Stories shared by his son Brooklyn Beckham earlier this week. The posts, published on Monday, saw Brooklyn accuse his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, of controlling “narratives in the press about our family” and attempting to “ruin my relationship” with his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, among other allegations. David Beckham responds to son Brooklyn’s viral Instagram allegations, discussing social media’s risks, parenting mistakes, and the Beckham family rift. ‎John Phillips/Getty Images  ‎ ‎Appearing on CNBC’s financial show Squawk Box on Tuesday, the Inter Miami CF co-owner reflected on both the influence and the dangers of social media. “I’ve always spoke about social media and the power of social media, for the good and for the bad,” Beckham said. “The bad, we’ve talked about, what kids can access these days and it can be dangero...

‎Martin Shkreli’s attempt to pull Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA into his ongoing legal dispute over the ultra-rare album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin has been firmly rejected by a federal judge. Judge Pamela Chen dismissed Shkreli’s request on Monday, describing it as “astonishingly devoid of support.” ‎ A federal judge denies Martin Shkreli’s request to force Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA into the ongoing legal battle over the rare album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, calling the motion unsupported. ‎Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Sony Pictures Classics ‎ ‎Shkreli, facing allegations that he illegally retained copies of the one-of-a-kind album, had argued that RZA (Robert Diggs) and producer Cilvaringz (Tarik Azzougarh) were “indispensable parties” in the case. Chen, however, ruled that speculation alone was insufficient to compel the famed musicians to join the litigation. ‎ ‎Once Upon a Time in Shaolin is considered one of hip hop’s most legendary and secretive projects. The album exists as a ...

‎Awards season officially got underway as Hollywood’s brightest stars assembled for the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, marking one of the most anticipated nights on the entertainment calendar. ‎ ‎In the film categories, Paul Thomas Anderson’s highly praised action thriller emerged as the most nominated movie of the night, earning nine nods, including Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy. Close behind were Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value with eight nominations, Ryan Coogler’s Sinners with seven, and Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet with six. These three titles will face off in the Best Motion Picture — Drama race alongside Frankenstein, It Was Just an Accident, and The Secret Agent. ‎ ‎From left: Teyana Taylor, Timothée Chalamet, Jessie Buckley and Ryan Coogler accept their Golden Globes on Sunday night. ‎Rich Polk/2026GG ‎ ‎Television saw strong competition as well. The White Lotus topped all TV nominees with six nominations, including Best Television Series — Drama. In the comedy field...

‎James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash is showing no signs of slowing down at the box office, continuing its impressive run into early January. The blockbuster is projected to remain in the top position for a fourth consecutive weekend, earning an estimated $21.3 million from 3,700 theaters. ‎ ‎Avatar: Fire and Ash secures its fourth straight weekend at No. 1 with over $21 million, while new releases Primate and Greenland 2: Migration make their box office debut. ‎20th Century Studios ‎ ‎With this latest haul, Avatar: Fire and Ash has reached $342.6 million in domestic ticket sales. Although its North American performance trails behind the first two films in the franchise, the third installment has already surged past the $1 billion mark worldwide after just three weekends. Following this frame, its global earnings are expected to rise to approximately $1.23 billion. ‎ ‎The film is outperforming the weekend’s two major newcomers by a wide margin. Paramount’s horror release P...

‎Move over Silicon Valley’s biggest names—there is a new celebrity billionaire commanding attention. Beyoncé has officially reached billionaire status, according to Forbes, which has long monitored the fortunes of the world’s wealthiest individuals. ‎ ‎Forbes reports Beyoncé is now a billionaire, driven by her music empire, the Renaissance World Tour, and Cowboy Carter’s success. ‎Alex Slitz/Getty Images ‎ ‎The business publication confirmed on Monday that Beyoncé’s net worth has climbed into 10-figure territory. Forbes attributed this milestone to the massive commercial impact of Cowboy Carter and the global success of The Renaissance World Tour, both of which significantly boosted her earnings. ‎ ‎Unlike many famous figures who have expanded their wealth through investments, brand ownership, or startup stakes—such as Ryan Reynolds, Ashton Kutcher, and Kim Kardashian—Beyoncé’s financial strength is closely tied to her music catalog. She maintains near-total control over he...

‎One particular moment in Avatar: Fire and Ash has sparked widespread discussion among critics and audiences alike — an intense, provocative encounter between the movie’s two main antagonists, Col. Miles Quaritch, portrayed by Stephen Lang, and Varang, the Ash People’s witch-queen played by Oona Chaplin. ‎ ‎James Cameron explains why the intense Quaritch–Varang scene in Avatar: Fire and Ash stands out, reveals it’s his favorite moment, and shares how Oona Chaplin won the role. ‎20th Century Studios/Courtesy Everett Collection ‎ ‎The scene, which carries a heavy mix of sensuality, hallucinogenic elements, and power-driven tension, is strikingly bold for the typically family-oriented Avatar franchise. Beyond its shock value, it stands out as one of the film’s most compelling and unpredictable sequences — and it may even be director James Cameron’s personal favorite. ‎ ‎During the moment, Quaritch enters Varang’s tent hoping to persuade the volatile leader of the Ash People to...

‎Anthony Joshua scored a decisive sixth-round knockout victory over Jake Paul on Friday night at the Kaseya Center in Miami. ‎ ‎The former unified heavyweight world champion began the contest cautiously, choosing to bide his time and wait for clear openings, a strategy that frustrated sections of the crowd. As the fight progressed, Joshua increased the pressure, shifting momentum firmly in his favor. The fifth round proved pivotal, as Paul was knocked down twice before Joshua ended the bout one round later with a devastating straight right hand. ‎ Anthony Joshua delivered a sixth-round knockout against Jake Paul at Miami’s Kaseya Center, handing the social media star his first KO loss and reigniting talk of a future Tyson Fury clash. ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎The stoppage marked the first knockout defeat of Jake Paul’s professional boxing career. ‎ ‎Speaking in the ring to Netflix’s Ariel Helwani after the fight, Joshua admitted the performance was not flawless. He explained that hi...

‎“He sees the good in everyone. And I see the truth.” ‎ ‎DC Studios has launched the first official trailer for “Supergirl”, dropping it online shortly after a private preview gathering in Manhattan hosted by co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran, director Craig Gillespie, and lead star Milly Alcock. The trailer — and the star-filled event — clearly position Alcock’s Kara Zor-El as a far more hardened figure compared to her hopeful cousin Superman. ‎ ‎New “Supergirl” trailer reveals Milly Alcock’s darker, gritty Kara Zor-El, showcasing an anti-hero journey, cosmic chaos, and a bold new DC direction. ‎DC Studios  ‎ ‎Set to Blondie’s “Call Me,” the footage continues from Supergirl’s cameo at the end of Gunn’s “Superman.” Kara enters the Fortress of Solitude searching for her superpowered companion, Krypto, before the trailer cuts to her sitting alone in a dim room, exhaustion on her face, blowing out a single birthday candle and longing for a brighter future. ‎ ‎“Twenty-thr...

‎Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender is moving closer to its next chapter after receiving a double-season renewal confirming that seasons 2 and 3 will complete Aang’s story. Season 2 has wrapped filming, and early prep for season 3 is scheduled to begin later this summer. Below is everything to know about the cast, story direction, new characters, locations, and the current production timeline. — Everything to know about Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 on Netflix: new cast, story updates, filming progress, major locations, and the 2026 release target. Netflix  ‎Renewal Details for Seasons 2 and 3 ‎ ‎Netflix renewed the series on March 6, 2024, confirming that Aang’s journey will conclude across two final seasons modeled after the three-book structure of the animated series. Episode counts for the remaining seasons have not yet been announced. ‎ ‎— Key Renewal Facts — ‎ ‎• Renewal date: March 6, 2024 ‎ • ‎Renewal type: Double-season order (Seasons 2 an...

‎Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet drew attention at the Los Angeles premiere of Marty Supreme on December 8 as they arrived in coordinated orange leather outfits. The couple showcased strong chemistry on the red carpet, holding hands and embracing as photographers captured their entrance. ‎ ‎Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet appear in matching orange outfits at the Marty Supreme premiere as the couple continues to show united public support. ‎Frederic J. Brown/AFP ‎ ‎Jenner wore a cut-out orange dress styled with a silver cross necklace, dangling earrings, and sunset-toned makeup. Her black hair was worn down to complement the look. Chalamet paired her aesthetic with an all-orange suit and carried a black ping-pong paddle case around his chest, a direct nod to his role in the film. ‎ ‎Marty Supreme, set for a Christmas Day theatrical release, follows Chalamet’s character Marty Mauser, an aspiring ping-pong player loosely inspired by professional table tennis athlete Mart...

‎Netflix has confirmed that the Peaky Blinders universe will continue on screen, with the upcoming feature film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man set for a limited theatrical release ahead of its streaming debut. The film arrives in cinemas on March 6, 2026, before landing on Netflix on March 20, 2026. ‎ ‎Netflix sets a limited theatrical release for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, bringing Tommy Shelby back in 2026 with a new WWII-era storyline. ‎Robert Viglasky/Netflix ‎ ‎The project brings Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy, back into focus as the story moves to Birmingham, England, in 1940, marking 21 years since the character first appeared on screen. Netflix released the film’s full title, plot details and key art as part of its announcement. ‎ ‎The official synopsis states that Tommy Shelby is forced out of a self-imposed exile amid the turmoil of World War II. The story follows his return as he confronts what is described as his most destructive reckoning yet. ...

‎James Cameron has revealed the emotional weight behind Neteyam’s death and how the loss shapes Avatar: Fire and Ash. The sequel begins in the aftermath of the moment that took Jake Sully and Neytiri’s son, one of the most painful turning points in the Avatar saga. ‎ James Cameron explains how Neteyam’s death drives the themes of grief, loss, and healing in Avatar: Fire and Ash, releasing in theaters December 19. ‎Disney ‎ ‎Cameron recalled the day the cast and crew filmed Neteyam’s final moments, describing it as a memory that still lingers. “My mind goes to the day that we shot Neteyam's death, because I know everybody was kind of dreading that,” he said at a press conference attended by GamesRadar+. The director spoke from a personal place, adding, “Because I'm a parent. I was a parent when I wrote those scenes, and it's the most inconceivable thing.” He noted that Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña had also become parents in the years between the first and seco...

‎Rachel Zegler made a striking appearance at the New York Magazine Culturati cocktail party, captivating attendees with a daring red carpet look. The event celebrated New York Magazine’s 50 Culturati, honoring notable culture-makers in TV, music, and film, and featured stars like Parker Posey in a floral ensemble, Claire Danes in chic grey, and Gaten Matarazzo in a timeless suit. ‎ ‎Rachel Zegler stuns in a sheer purple LaQuan Smith dress at New York Magazine’s Culturati party, sparking mixed reactions on social media. ‎ Getty Images ‎ ‎The Snow White star arrived in a sheer purple dress by LaQuan Smith, featuring a mock neck, asymmetrical neckline, and high slit that added dramatic flair. Her ensemble was perfectly complemented with pointy-toed purple Jimmy Choo stilettos and a matching bucket-style purse, while dainty KATKIM jewelry added subtle shimmer to the overall look. ‎ Getty Images ‎Social media reactions were divided over Zegler’s bold choice. X users ...