Conan O'Brien joked about his unconfirmed film *If I Had Legs I'd Kick You*, boosting its visibility during his monologue.

Actor Luke Grimes faced initial skepticism from Montana locals after moving from LA, highlighting regional pride and resistance to outsiders.

Cole Walliser returned to the spotlight at the 2026 Oscars amid a media comeback following earlier controversy.

An inmate died at a North Carolina prison on March 15, 2026; the SBI is investigating, with no foul play confirmed.

Kalshi offers $10 bonus for new users who trade $10 on Oscar prediction markets using code COVERS, effective March 15, 2026.

A new law proposal would remove the "good character" defense in some cases to ensure fairer sentencing.

A minister denied lobbying for gambling interests, saying industry groups, not them, exerted influence.

Damson Idris and Kerry Condon attended the 2026 Oscars red carpet promoting 'F1 the Movie,' marking its high-profile debut.

Jacob Elordi makes his first Oscars appearance as a nominee, arriving in formal wear alongside fellow nominees.

Ethan Hawke, nominated for Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay, attended the 2026 Oscars with his wife, Ryan Hawke.