Oscars 2026: Should We Even Care?

It's up to returning host Conan O'Brien to salvage what will likely be the most divisive ceremony in Oscar history.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 

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Host Conan O'Brien performs onstage during the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2025. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Oscars 2026: Should We Even Care? By Michael Clark It's up to returning host Conan O'Brien to salvage what will likely be the most divisive ceremony in Oscar history. Share           Read more Do you have feedback for our coverage? Tell us what you think by replying to this email. In light of the ongoing war with Iran, we're running a special promotion to make our reporting accessible at the lowest possible annual rate: full access for an entire year for just $26. Offer available for a limited time. The Epoch Times strives to fill the void at a time when partisan and biased reporting has become commonplace. As staunch believers in traditional journalism, we rigorously pursue facts and accuracy, leaving views strictly as opinions. When you do choose to explore people's perspectives, we guarantee you the freedom of thought. Too often, certain voices are suppressed or silenced—that's never the case at The Epoch Times. Browsing through the commentaries, you will immediately recognize honest, refreshing, and at times courageous discussions on topics perhaps purposefully left out by others: A Former Anthropic Employee's Last Warning; The Labor Crisis No One Wants to Talk About; Why International Women's Day Should Include Motherhood... They are truly a feast for the mind. Take this opportunity to explore our entire treasure trove of content as much as you like for a full 6 months, with $1. Limited-time only. Subscribe Now Food How the World's Best Cheese Is Crowned Read the article → Future Planning The 70/20/10 Defense: A 'Bare-Bones' Budget Template for 2026 Economic Volatility Read the article → Travel San Diego Beach Is Named No. 1 in the U.S. by Tripadvisor Read the article → SPONSORED BY GAN JING WORLD [GJW SUBSCRIBER] 4,000-Year-Old Bronze Age Swords Smuggled from Iran Intercepted Among 86 Looted Artifacts Learn more → EPOCH BUY We Put "Real-Time" Translation Devices to the Test, Only One Worked Without a Hitch Read the article → 🌾 Tradition: Herakles and the Mares of Diomedes: In the eighth Labor, Herakles confronts a deeper evil—appetites twisted by human cruelty, embodied in the man-eating Mares of Diomedes. 📚 Book Recommendation: In her new book "Preserving With Purpose: Reimagining Buildings for Community Benefit," architect Amy Hetletvedt makes a passionate argument that saving older buildings represents a victory at aesthetic, economic, and neighborhood pride levels. Abigail May Alcott — Artist, Traveler, and Sister: The beloved American novel "Little Women" tells of four sisters who grow from childhood into adulthood during the Civil War. Over 150 years after it was written, it remains a compelling, deeply moving account of family life in mid-19th-century America. This portrait of family life is powerful and authentic because it's real. Read more →

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