Raye channels old Hollywood glamour in an off-the-should gown as she arrives at the 2026 Oscars

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Raye looked like a classic Hollywood star when she arrived at the 2026 Oscars on Sunday, wearing a beautiful gown that showed off her shoulders.

The singer, known as Escapism, looked amazing in a striking red dress with a built-in, supportive corset.

She completed her elegant look with a stunning diamond necklace featuring a large ruby as its focal point.

The singer seemed cheerful and fun-loving as she walked the red carpet, smiled for the photographers, and made a heart shape with her hands.

The 98th Academy Awards will honor the top movies of 2025 at a glamorous ceremony held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m excited to share that Conan O’Brien is back to host the show for another year! At 62, he’s really hit his stride, and it’s great to see him continuing in the role he took over from Jimmy Kimmel. He clearly brings a unique energy that audiences love.

Ryan Coogler’s film, ‘Sinners,’ received an unprecedented 16 Academy Award nominations, making it the most nominated film ever in the awards’ history.

The scary movie is nominated for Best Picture, along with nine other films: Bugonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, and Train Dreams.

Michael B. Jordan, known for his role in ‘Sinners,’ is up for Best Actor alongside a strong group of competitors: Timothée Chalamet (‘Marty Supreme’), Leonardo DiCaprio (‘One Battle After Another’), Ethan Hawke (‘Blue Moon’), and Wagner Moura (‘The Secret Agent’).

Set in Mississippi during the 1930s, Sinners tells the story of twin brothers – both portrayed by Jordan – who come home to find their hometown plagued by a terrifying supernatural force.

The competition for Best Actor is incredibly tight right now. Timothée Chalamet seemed like the frontrunner early on, winning both the Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice awards. However, Michael Jordan’s win at the Actor Awards (previously called the SAG Awards) has created a real shift in who might win.

The event is happening shortly after Timothée Chalamet made remarks that many found offensive – he suggested people aren’t interested in ballet or opera, which led to strong criticism from those in the arts.

Josh Safdie’s film, Marty Supreme, inspired by the life of ping-pong star Marty Reisman, features Timothée Chalamet as a talented young table tennis player in 1950s New York. His drive to win a world championship puts a strain on his relationships with those around him.

Jessie Buckley, the Irish actress, is currently the favorite to win Best Actress for her performance in Hamnet. She’s up against strong competition from Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I would Kick You), Kate Hudson (Song Sung Blue), Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value), and Emma Stone (Bugonia).

Okay, so I’m completely obsessed with this movie, Hamnet. It’s directed by Chloe Zhao – you might know her, she won Best Director in 2021! – and it’s not just another Shakespeare biopic. It’s a really beautiful, imagined look at his life at home, and how devastating the loss of his son, Hamnet, at just eleven years old, actually shaped Hamlet. It’s like, all the raw emotion in that play? It came from this real-life tragedy. It’s just… incredible.

Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another earned 13 nominations.

The film received several nominations, including Best Director, and acting nods for Leonardo DiCaprio as Best Actor, and Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn for Best Supporting Actor.

This darkly humorous action movie centers on a former revolutionary (Leonardo DiCaprio) who’s been living in hiding. He’s pulled back into the world when his old enemy – a dishonest military officer (Sean Penn) – goes after his daughter, forcing him to come out of hiding and attempt a rescue.

In addition to Penn and del Toro, Jacob Elordi (for his role in Frankenstein), Delroy Lindo (Sinners), and Stellan Skarsgard (Sentimental Value) are also nominated for Best Supporting Actor.

Many observers felt Paul Mescal (for his role in Hamnet), Adam Sandler (Jay Kelly), and Jesse Plemons (Bugonia) deserved to be nominated but were overlooked.

Frankenstein and Sentimental Value both earned nine nominations at this year’s ceremony. 

Guillermo del Toro’s take on Frankenstein beautifully retells Mary Shelley’s story, centering on the deeply emotional journey of a creature searching for acceptance and the painful rejection he faces from his creator.

Joachim Trier’s film, Sentimental Value, tells the story of two sisters who must come to terms with their complicated relationship with their long-distant father, a filmmaker.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m keeping a close eye on awards season, and the Best Supporting Actress category is looking fantastic this year! The nominees are truly delivering with their roles – we’ve got Elle Fanning and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas both shining in ‘Sentimental Value,’ while Amy Madigan is powerful in ‘Weapons.’ Wunmi Mosaku brings depth to ‘Sinners,’ and Teyana Taylor is captivating in ‘One Battle After Another.’ It’s such a strong lineup, and I’m excited to see who takes home the award!

Fans were very upset when Ariana Grande wasn’t nominated for a supporting role in Wicked: For Good.

She had been nominated last year for her work in the first film of the musical franchise.

Despite strong praise for Cynthia Erivo’s performance and the addition of new songs like “No Place Like Home” and “The Girl In The Bubble”, the movie Wicked: For Good didn’t receive any award nominations.

Gwyneth Paltrow was also left off the list in the category for her work in Marty Supreme. 

A new award for Best Casting was announced this year. The first nominees are Nina Gold for Hamnet, Jennifer Venditti for Marty Supreme, Cassandra Kulukundis for One Battle After Another, Gabriel Domingues for The Secret Agent, and Francine Maisler for Sinners.

The show starts at 7pm Eastern Time/4pm Pacific Time and will be broadcast live on ABC. You can also watch it live on Hulu, or stream it through services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV.

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2026-03-16 03:04