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The 98th Academy Awards concluded with a shocking post-credits scene that signaled the end of "Old Hollywood." Host Conan O’Brien was jokingly sacrificed in a dark crematorium sketch, only to be replaced by a "Host for Life" plaque featuring MrBeast. This viral moment served as a meta-commentary on the Academy’s massive deal to move the Oscars exclusively to YouTube in 2029.
This strategic pivot to YouTube is a desperate bid to capture Gen Z "power users" who have largely abandoned traditional cable. Following in the footsteps of the WWE and NFL, the Academy is prioritizing digital accessibility to save their plummeting ratings. By offering the show for free on a global platform, they are finally meeting younger audiences where they actually spend their money....
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The Trump administration says it plans to appeal a judge's decision to block two major shifts in vaccine policy.
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USCG Cutter Mackinaw's crew rescued a man off Mackinac Island's coast during a whiteout blizzard, the man received medical care and is in stable condition, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
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Melissa Rivers gives her sharp and stylish take on the biggest Oscar fashion moments from glam gowns to bold menswear choices.
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President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could end this week but added he doesn’t think it will.
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"They have no money, they have no oil, they have no nothing. They have nice land." President Donald Trump said "taking Cuba" would be "an honor."
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Strider Patton started the TikTok "Dad Braids" in 2024 to show his morning routine braiding his daughter's hair. The idea turned into a movement.
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Pope Leo made an impassioned plea for an immediate ceasefire in the expanding Iran war, criticizing "atrocious violence" across the region.
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Timothée Chalamet is at the center of a viral firestorm after essentially calling ballet and opera dying art forms that "no one cares about anymore," but the backlash is complicated by his own deep family roots in the craft.
Critics have labeled the Marty Supreme star’s comments as "gross" and dismissive, particularly given his status as something of an arts nepo baby; his mother, Nicole Flender, was a Yale-scholarship ballerina and Broadway performer, and his sister, Pauline Chalamet, trained at the prestigious School of American Ballet before pivoting to acting. While many view his remarks as a betrayal of his legacy, supporters argue that his insider perspective is exactly why he’s being so blunt; they point to Pauline’s own departure from the rigid ballet...
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Six U.S. service members were killed when their KC-135 refueling tanker aircraft crashed in Iraq. Here's what to know about the plane.
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This doorbell camera video of a food delivery driver dropping off an order has led to hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations in just days. See why.
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As oil prices rise, Americans may feel the impact far beyond the gas pump, USA TODAY money reporter Medora Lee explains.
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Actress Teyana Taylor always delivers, whether it's on the screen or the red carpet, and this award show season has been no exception. USA TODAY spoke with a celebrity stylist about Taylor's "jaw dropping" looks.
READ: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/03/13/teyana-taylor-style-oscars-2026/89067850007/
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“Our UFC fighters are some of the baddest men and women on the planet and they are heading to Quantico to train the best FBI agents in mixed martial arts," UFC CEO Dana White said in a joint statement with the FBI.
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Iran’s near-total shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz due to the war has sent energy prices surging.
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#TimotheeChalamet #Ballet #MartySupreme #WhatsTrending
Timothée Chalamet is facing major backlash for calling ballet and opera "dying art forms" that "no one cares about," but the controversy may be having an unintended effect.
While the internet was quick to try and cancel the Marty Supreme star, professional voices like former ballerina and singer ADÉLA are actually coming to his defense.
Speaking with TMZ, ADÉLA argued that Chalamet isn't wrong about the industry's struggle to stay relevant, stating that his comments have provided the best publicity the arts have seen in years.
Her theory seems to hold weight, as search interest in ballet has reportedly skyrocketed since the clip went viral, leading some to wonder if Timothée’s "insult" might actually...
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The Pussycat Dolls are officially back for a 2026 world tour, but the PCD Forever lineup is raising major eyebrows as it has been trimmed down to a trio. While Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt, and Ashley Roberts are set to hit 33 U.S. cities and London’s O2 Arena, original members Melody Thornton, Jessica Sutta, and Carmit Bachar are nowhere to be found.
This return coincides with their new Mike Sabath-produced single, "Club Song," marking their first release in six years. However, the excitement is being overshadowed by a Reality Check regarding the group's internal dynamics, leaving fans to wonder if this is a true reunion or simply "The Nicole Show" supported by nostalgia and two backup dancers.
The absence of half the group reportedly boils down to a ...
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Court records show the shooter at Old Dominion University pleaded guilty in 2016 to attempting to provide material support to ISIS.
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Last March, a homeland security agent fatally shot 23-year-old Ruben Ray Martinez, a U.S. citizen. New footage raises questions about the Department of Homeland Security's account of what happened.
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#ThePussycatDolls #PCDForever #WhatsTrending
The Pussycat Dolls are officially returning for a 2026 world tour, but the reunion has sparked immediate controversy as only three members, Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, and Kimberly Wyatt, are on the roster.
Following a years-long legal battle over group ownership, reports suggest Nicole secured a 75% stake, leaving little room or budget for the original six-member lineup.
The absence of Carmit Bachar and Jessica Sutta follows their public "blindsight" over a 2022 tour cancellation, while powerhouse vocalist Melody Thornton has consistently declined to return to a "backup" role.
To bolster the trio, the tour will feature 2000s icons Mýa and Lil' Kim, yet many fans remain skeptical, labeling the scaled-d...
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Rip Hamilton breaks down what excites him about March Madness from the upsets to experienced mid major teams ready to surprise fans.
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Gordon Hayward opens up about why he still cannot stand Duke and revisits the near miss that continues to haunt every March.
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#KaiTrump #Erewhon #DeInfluenced #DraftKaiTrump #WhatsTrending
While most people are struggling to balance their budget for basic staples, Kai’s decision to vlog a $233 Erewhon run, originally titled to "flex" her taxpayer-funded Secret Service, has triggered a massive "Marie Antoinette" comparison.
The backlash has reached a fever pitch as critics contrast her luxury lifestyle with recent federal benefit cuts and the "Black Rain" falling over Tehran, leading many to tell the aspiring influencer to swap the camera for a uniform.
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Ethan Slater reacts to the film "Wicked" winning USA TODAY Movie Meter in 2025. Vote for 2026's film of the year at moviemeter.usatoday.com.
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