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“One Battle After Another” Leads the 2026 Oscars With Six Wins

The 2026 Academy Awards wrapped up awards season at the Dolby Theatre with a mix of major wins and historic moments. Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another emerged as the night’s biggest winner, taking home six Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners also had a strong showing with four awards, including a historic cinematography win for Autumn Durald Arkapaw, the first woman to ever win in the category. Michael B. Jordan earned Best Actor for Sinners, while Jessie Buckley became the first Irish actress to win Best Actress for her performance in Hamnet. Conan O’Brien returned as host, guiding Hollywood through a nearly four hour celebration of filmmaking from around the world.

Oscar Tribute Honors Rob and Michele Reiner Months After Tragic Killings

The 98th Academy Awards featured an emotional tribute to filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, just three months after the couple was found dead in their Los Angeles home. Led by longtime friend Billy Crystal, the moment brought together stars from Reiner’s most beloved films, including “When Harry Met Sally,” “Stand by Me” and “The Princess Bride.” While the ceremony focused on celebrating Reiner’s legacy and the couple’s shared commitment to filmmaking and social causes, the tribute came as their son, Nick Reiner, faces charges in connection with their deaths and awaits further court proceedings.

Autumn Durald Arkapaw Makes Oscars History With Cinematography Win for “Sinners”

Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history at the 98th Academy Awards, becoming the first woman ever to win the Oscar for Best Cinematography for her work on Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. The visually ambitious film, shot using IMAX and 65mm cameras, helped push the boundaries of large-format filmmaking while earning a total of four Oscars on the night. Arkapaw’s win marks a major milestone in a category long dominated by men and highlights the growing presence of women in technical roles across Hollywood.

Bank of America Reaches Settlement With Epstein Victims

Bank of America has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by victims of Jeffrey Epstein, who accused the bank of helping facilitate his sex trafficking operation for profit. The terms of the agreement have not been disclosed and still require court approval. The settlement comes as billionaire Apollo Global co-founder Leon Black had been ordered to sit for a deposition tied to the case. Black is still expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee in May about his financial ties to Epstein, which included more than $158 million in payments that investigators say may have helped fund Epstein’s trafficking network.

Team USA Advances to Third Straight World Baseball Classic Final

Team USA is headed back to the World Baseball Classic championship game after a tense 2-1 semifinal win over the Dominican Republic. Gunnar Henderson tied the game with a fourth-inning home run before Roman Anthony launched a 421-foot blast that proved to be the difference. Reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes battled a Dominican lineup stacked with stars, including Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., while the U.S. bullpen delivered 4.2 scoreless innings to seal the victory. Team USA will now play for its third consecutive WBC title.

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