MTV VMAs 2026 ratings hit 11-year high as Taylor Swift and Madonna split top awards
The VMAs drew their biggest audience in over a decade, with Swift and Madonna each taking major trophies and Madonna's surprise performance driving social buzz.
Gold Derby · +7 outlets
International Oscar submissions grow as Italy, France, Spain, Poland and Indonesia join the list
National committees are naming their Best International Feature contenders for the 99th Academy Awards, including first-time submissions such as Cyprus's 'Hold
Variety · +4 outlets
Golden Globes early odds: 'Digger' and 'Michael' positioned for Best Picture lifelines
Awards forecasters see the Globes as a potential boost for titles that need momentum in the wide-open Best Picture race.
Gold Derby · +3 outlets
Netflix releases official trailer for Cannes and Toronto winner 'La Bola Negra'
The Spanish-language queer epic, featuring Guitarricadelafuente's acting debut, is being positioned as an Oscar contender after its festival run.
Awards Watch · +14 outlets
Barry Jenkins revisits 'Moonlight' 10 years later: 'I was a mess'
The director reflects on the making of the Oscar-winning film a decade after its release, as awards attention resurfaces.
Vanity Fair · +1 outlets
Laika's 'Wildwood' named first honoree of this year's Gotham Film Awards
The stop-motion studio becomes the initial recipient announced for the Gotham Awards, an early stop on the indie awards circuit.
Deadline · +3 outlets
2026-27 awards season calendar maps Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and guild dates
A consolidated schedule of the coming season's ceremonies and guild deadlines gives the industry a roadmap through the spring.
yahoo · +6 outlets
Madonna brings ex-boyfriend on stage for surprise MTV VMAs performance cameo
The cameo was one of the night's most talked-about moments during Madonna's VMAs set.
Entertainment Weekly · +7 outlets
Chris Rock names his one condition for returning to host the Oscars
The comedian, who was slapped on stage at the 2022 ceremony, discusses what it would take for him to return.
intouchweekly.com · +14 outlets
Nashville Film Festival runs through Wednesday with Oscar-qualifying films
The festival is screening more than 150 titles and offering Oscar-qualifying slots and filmmaker access in Music City.
Hoodline · +14 outlets
Annie Awards group sets November ASIFA-Showcase as new FYC event
The animation awards body is adding a November showcase to give contenders a dedicated awards-season platform.
Deadline · +2 outlets
'School Girls, or the African Mean Girls Play' earns strong reviews, brings 'Mean Girls' energy to Broadway
Critics praise the Broadway production's sharp comedic tone as it builds awards and audience momentum.
Gold Derby · +14 outlets
Nas's Broadway-bound 'Beat Street' musical assembles creative team
The Grammy-winning rapper's stage adaptation of the 1984 hip-hop film moves forward with its creative hires.
Deadline · +1 outlets
'Elsinore' trailer debuts as Andrew Scott awards hopeful enters Oscar conversation
The first look at the Andrew Scott-led film arrives alongside updated Oscar odds from awards forecasters.
Gold Derby · +1 outlets
'Godzilla Minus Zero' builds Oscar case en route to a potential second franchise win
The latest Godzilla installment is being tracked as a strong awards contender after the franchise's prior Academy recognition.
Gold Derby · +1 outlets
Amazon's newest biopic draws Oscar buzz that could rival 'Project Hail Mary'
Early awards watchers see the Amazon film as a potential contender in a crowded Best Picture field.
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Taylor Swift and Madonna share hug at the 2026 VMAs
The exchange between the two pop stars became a widely shared moment from the ceremony.
okmagazine.com · +1 outlets
Casey Affleck calls his first Oscar win experience 'mildly traumatic'
Nine years after his Best Actor win, Affleck describes the awards-season experience in candid terms.
People.com · +1 outlets