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Five Nominations That Shook the 2026 Oscars Race
entertainment1 month ago

Five Nominations That Shook the 2026 Oscars Race

The piece highlights five shocks in the 2026 Oscar nominations: Elle Fanning earned a Supporting Actress nod for Sentimental Value, Delroy Lindo surprised in Supporting Actor for Sinners, Avatar: Fire and Ash somehow landed a Best Costume Design nomination, two international films—Kokuho and The Ugly Stepsister—entered Makeup and Hairstyling, and Viva Verdi!’s Sweet Dreams of Joy was nominated for Best Original Song, each explained by precursors, voting splits, and genre/industry surprises as the Oscar race pivots.

via Next Best Picture|
#awards-season#entertainment#nominations
Oscars 2026: 11 Surprises and Snubs That Redefined the Nominations
entertainment1 month ago

Oscars 2026: 11 Surprises and Snubs That Redefined the Nominations

The 2026 Oscar nominations delivered a rollercoaster of surprises and omissions: Elle Fanning earned her first Oscar nod for Sentimental Value, Kate Hudson surprised with Song Sung Blue, while Ariana Grande was snubbed for Wicked and Paul Mescal missed for Hamnet. Sinners led with a record 16 nominations, including Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo in supporting categories. Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein earned multiple nominations but did not land a Best Director bid, and international/genre contenders like It Was Just an Accident, Bugonia, F1, and Hind Rajab’s The Voice of Hind Rajab also shaped the lineup.

via Vogue|
#awards-season#entertainment#nominations
Eight Oscar Nomination Surprises Reshape the Race
entertainment1 month ago

Eight Oscar Nomination Surprises Reshape the Race

Eight Oscar nominations delivered a mix of snubs and wins: hot favorites Paul Mescal (Hamnet) and Chase Infiniti (One Battle After Another) missed, along with Jesse Plemons and Joel Edgerton; F1 surprised by a Best Picture nod despite lacking major acting/directing nominations; Sinners set a record with 16 nominations, led by Ryan Coogler; Wicked: For Good received zero nominations, while Avatar: Fire and Ash picked up a couple of technical nods; Brits Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo earned acting nominations; several films were carried by a single actress nomination (Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Amy Madigan); Sentimental Value missed a casting nod despite four lead nominations under the new category; Timothée Chalamet remains the Best Actor frontrunner and is the youngest three-time nominee since Marlon Brando.

via BBC|
#awards#cinema#entertainment
music3 months ago

2026 Grammy Nominations: Surprises, Snubs, and K-pop's Rise

The Grammy nominations revealed notable snubs and surprises, including The Weeknd's absence despite ending his feud with the Recording Academy, and Alex Warren's 'Ordinary' being largely ignored despite its success. Other surprises include Turnstile's multiple nominations, KPop Demon Hunters' song of the year nod, and Timothée Chalamet's film soundtrack nomination. The awards saw a lack of country artists and notable omissions of artists like Lorde and Ariana Grande.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#alex-warren#grammy-nominations#music
entertainment5 months ago

Highlights and Surprises from the 2025 MTV VMAs

The 2025 VMAs at UBS Arena showcased Lady Gaga's dominance with four awards, while also featuring notable surprises like The Marías winning new artist of the year and McRae's Song of the Summer. Despite high expectations, Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' only won for cinematography, and several big names like The Weeknd and Bad Bunny received no awards. The event was marked by a strong female artist presence, winning 22 of 30 awards, and highlighted the unpredictable nature of award shows with various snubs and surprises.

via Billboard|
#awards#entertainment#lady-gaga
sports6 months ago

Cardinals' 53-Man Roster Surprises and Key Takeaways

The Arizona Cardinals finalized their initial 53-man roster for 2025, with notable surprises including the release of standout Simi Fehoko, the placement of rookie Walter Nolen III on the PUP list, and the addition of Zonovan 'Bam' Knight to the running back room. Veteran Justin Jones secured his spot despite injury concerns, and roster manipulations are expected to continue.

via Arizona Sports|
#53-man-roster#arizona-cardinals#rookie-walter-nolen-iii
Patriots Training Camp Day 11: Surprises, Highlights, and Key Takeaways
sports6 months ago

Patriots Training Camp Day 11: Surprises, Highlights, and Key Takeaways

The Patriots' training camp has seen DJ James emerge as a surprise standout at cornerback, while Kendrick Bourne faces disappointment due to injury. The team is considering roster locks like Alex Austin, with potential cuts including Bourne and Cole Strange. Wide receiver spots are fluid, with Boutte, Douglas, and Hollins likely making the team. Key roster holes include backup tackle and quarterback, and players like Polk and Stevenson hold some trade value. Overall, the camp is shaping up with surprises, concerns, and ongoing evaluations ahead of the season.

via Boston Herald|
#disappointments#patriots#roster