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Best actress and best actor winners Jessie Buckley and Michael B. Jordan. (Photo by Brianna Bryson/Getty Images) Brianna Bryson

That was an extraordinary Oscars, don’t listen to the haters

If you needed any proof that Hollywood isn’t just a tired machine churning out soulless remakes and sequels, look no further than this year’s Oscars winners.

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The Other Bennet Sister.

Forgotten Bennet sister shines in new Jane Austen series

Poor Mary Bennet didn’t get her chance to be special in Pride and Prejudice. The Other Bennet Sister gives her that chance.

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Melissa Elordi and Jacob Elordi pose on cosily on the Oscars red carpet.

Internet gushes over Jacob Elordi and his mum at Oscars

The Aussie hunk and his MUM made serious waves on the red carpet.

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Craig Silvey has now also been charged with producing child exploitation material.

Children’s book author Silvey hit with disturbing new charges

The author of Jasper Jones and other popular novels for young readers has been charged with disturbing new offences.

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Awards backstage at Dolby Theatre for the Oscars.

All the winners (and losers) from the Oscars

The 98th Academy Awards are handing out Oscars to the best of the best for 2026. Here’s who won, and who didn’t.

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Oscars host Conan O'Brien was at his sharp-witted best.

Six funniest jokes from Conan O’Brien’s Oscars monologue

Conan O’Brien was at his sharp-witted best for a hilarious opening to the Academy Awards, skewering some of the biggest names in Hollywood and even including a pointed jab about the Epstein scandal. 

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Kyle Sandilands and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson have had an acrimonious split.

Kyle and Jackie O show hit with major new blow

The controversial KIIS FM duo faces fresh penalties after repeated on-air stunts, including a game involving urination and offensive descriptions of sexual acts.

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Kumail Nanjiani announces a rare tied award, with two winners in the Best Live Action Short category.

‘I’m not joking’: Rare Oscars event has Hollywood stunned

Two winners in one category almost never happens. See how the dramatic occurence unfolded, and a list of other times a tie has taken place in the awards’ 98-year history.

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The best and worst looks from the Oscars red carpet.

All the best and worst looks from the Oscars red carpet

The stars came out sizzling in the LA heat, with Hollywood’s elite serving colour, feathers, timeless glamour, and everything in between.

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Conan O’Brien has taken a swipe at Timothée Chalamet during his opening monologue at the Academy Awards, referencing the actor’s recent comments about ballet and opera.

Conan O’Brien takes jab at Timothée Chalamet

Conan O’Brien has taken a swipe at Timothée Chalamet during his opening monologue at the Academy Awards, referencing the actor’s controversial comments about ballet and opera.

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Australian actress Rose Byrne has been asked about Bridesmaids 2 while walking the red carpet at the Academy Awards.

‘This is it’: Rose Byrne teases Bridesmaids 2

Australian actor Rose Byrne has been asked about Bridesmaids 2 while walking the red carpet at the Academy Awards.

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Steven Spielberg waded in to the Timothee Chamalet controversy, defending opera and ballet. (AP PHOTO)

Steven Spielberg has a dig at Timothee Chalamet

Steven Spielberg says ballet and opera are similar art forms to movie making, following controversial recent comments from Timothee Chalamet.

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This might be the most competitive Oscars race in years, writes Kyle Buchanan.

Oscars 2026 predictions: Who will win big?

Several major categories, including most of the acting races, still feel like tossups heading into the Oscars. New York Times writer Kyle Buchanan predicts who might take home the gold.

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Guitarist Phil Campbell of Motorhead has died aged 64 after he was admitted to intensive care. (EPA PHOTO)

Rock legend dead following long health battle

Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell has died aged 64 following a ‘long and courageous battle’ in intensive care.

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