Oscars: Stars, Security, and Nominations

0:00The latest entertainment headlines and celebrity stories right here on entertainment and celebrity news today. Stars are descending on Los Angeles for the Oscars this weekend, kicking off with the Glitzy CAA pre-party on Friday. Anya Taylor Joy, turned heads in a burgundy silk-slip dress with floor print and cow-neck, paired with black strappy heels and her hair and a neat bun. She posed with Sacha Baron Cohen and Maria Bakalova from Borat, while young blood showed up in a bold leopard print coat and signed autographs for. Fans, security is getting a major upgrade for Sunday ceremony amid reports of possible Iranian drone strikes on California in retaliation for U.S. Actions, the LAPD is deploying 1000 private officers, plus uniformed cops, cameras, drones, bomb-sniffing dogs and SWAT teams. Producers Katie Mullen and Raj Kapoor stress close work with the FBI to keep everyone safe from stars inside to fans outside.

1:00Film fans are buzzing over the nominations, with sinners leading at 16 nods including Best Picture. Hamnet follows with 8, tip for big wins like Best Picture and Director for Chloe Zhao. Jesse Buckley is a frontrunner for Best Actress after sweeping the BAFTA's Golden Gloves and Critics Choice. One battle after another is another heavy hitter, up for Best Picture, director with Paul Thomas Anderson and spots in acting, screenplay and technical categories. Timothy Shalamey earned a Best Actor nod for Marty Supreme, facing Leonardo DiCaprio and others. Animated films like K. Pop Demon Hunters and Zootopia, too, also made the list. Conan O'Brien hosts the show, with performers including Josh Groben, the Los Angeles Master Carau and Misty Copeland dancing for sinners. Expected tribute to late filmmaker Rob Reiner during the in-memorium segment, honoring his legacy alongside stars like Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor.

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