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Oscars 2026 Live Updates: Red Carpet Underway
Celebrities are arriving at the 98th Academy Awards red carpet in Los Angeles, with live coverage capturing fashion and interviews. The event streams live on JioHotstar in India from 4:30 AM IST, featuring performances like 'I Lied To You' from Sinners and 'Golden' from KPop Demon Hunters.
Security is heightened due to recent US-Israel invasion of Iran on February 28.
Sinners Leads Oscars with Record 16 Nominations
Michael B. Jordan's vampire thriller Sinners sets an all-time record with 16 Oscar nominations, positioning it as a frontrunner. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another follows with 13 nominations, both expected to dominate top categories.
Other contenders include Hamnet, Marty Supreme, Bugonia, Sentimental Value, and Song Sung Blue.
Best Actress Race: Jessie Buckley Favored for Hamnet
Jessie Buckley is tipped to win Best Actress for her role in Hamnet at the 98th Oscars. The ceremony introduces a new Best Casting Oscar category, drawing close attention.
Nominees like Wunmi Mosaku and Elle Fanning were spotted on the red carpet.
Best Actor Showdown: Chalamet, DiCaprio, Jordan
The Best Actor category pits Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Leonardo DiCaprio (One Battle After Another), and Michael B. Jordan (Sinners) in a tight race. Reports question Chalamet's chances due to backlash over ballet and opera elements in his film.
Other nominees include Jacob Elordi and Teyana Taylor.
Star-Studded Presenters List Revealed
Priyanka Chopra joins Kieran Culkin, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Anne Hathaway, and others as presenters at Oscars 2026. Additional presenters include Paul Mescal, Demi Moore, Kumail Nanjiani, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Chase Infiniti and Mikey Madison also feature on the list.
Live Performances Highlight Oscars Show
Two Best Song nominees, 'I Lied To You' from Sinners and 'Golden' from KPop Demon Hunters, will be performed live. Josh Groban and the Los Angeles Master Chorale appear, with rumors of Barbra Streisand honoring late Robert Redford.
The ceremony proceeds despite Middle East conflict backdrop.
Oscars Security Beefed Up Amid War Fears
Heightened security at the Dolby Theatre addresses potential Iranian drone threats following US-Israel invasion of Iran 15 days ago. Hollywood powers on with the event, marking Oscars amid war not unprecedented.
The ceremony is in Los Angeles, California.
Red Carpet Live Streams Capture Star Arrivals
Multiple live streams show stars like Jessie Buckley, Wunmi Mosaku, and Elle Fanning arriving at Oscars 2026 red carpet. Coverage includes celebrity interviews and fashion highlights before the main awards.
Associated Press provides timestamps of key arrivals.
Timothée Chalamet Faces Oscar Backlash
Timothée Chalamet's potential first Oscar win for Marty Supreme is at risk due to backlash over ballet and opera elements. This adds tension to the competitive Best Actor category.
Geo Headlines covers the development in morning bulletin.
New Best Casting Oscar Debuts at 2026 Ceremony
The newly created Best Casting category will be a focal point at the 98th Academy Awards. It adds to competitive races in Best Director and Best Film.
Sinners and One Battle After Another lead overall nominations.
Hollywood Proceeds with Oscars Despite Global Tensions
The Academy Awards continue amid ongoing Middle East conflict, with enhanced venue security. This is not the first time Oscars coincide with war.
Stars arrive undeterred for the prestigious event.