Oscars Live Blog 2026: Every Winner, As It Happens
This is it. Tonight’s the night. The Oscars are back, and the best and...
This is it. Tonight’s the night. The Oscars are back, and the best and brightest of Hollywood are assembling to hand out shiny gold statues. Who will win? Who’ll be snubbed? Who’ll be played off stage for a ridiculously long speech? Empire is following all of the action live as it happens, so stick with us as we report on every award, every performance, every awkward joke and more. Bring your snacks, stock up on coffee, and prepare yourselves: at the Oscars, anything can happen.
Here’s the latest:
10.52pm | Here's director Ryan Coogler, in support of Sinners – which not only leads the pack tonight, but has a record-breaking 16 nominations under its belt. The live performance of 'I Lied To You' is among the most anticipated moments of the night. It may even break down the boundaries of the past, present and future.
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10:44pm | Get your ping pong paddles out: Timothée Chalamet is here, disappointingly not in the Marty Supreme jacket. Hopefully Susan Boyle is wearing hers, wherever she is right now.
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10.30pm | Here's Amy Madigan, nominated for her terrifying performance as Aunt Gladys in Weapons. Just out of shot, a gaggle of vengeful children are tearing down the red carpet. Run, Amy, run!
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10:20pm | The ITV coverage has begun, and the red carpet arrivals continue. The latest to turn up: Elle Fanning, who brought real sentimental value to Sentimental Value.
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9.50pm | Hamnet's Jessie Buckley has arrived on the Oscars red carpet – a strong contender for Leading Actress this year. Be honest, she made you sob didn't she?
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9.30pm | Important: it's all kicking off on the snack front here, in a vicious battle of chocolate egg snacks. Mini Eggs, or M&S Speckled Eggs? You decide!
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9.22pm | Hello everyone! This is it, the start of the Empire live blog, and there’s just under two hours until the real action begins. If you’re watching in the UK, it’s on ITV this year – coverage starts at 10.15pm, and the ceremony itself kicks off at 11pm. So, it’s the perfect time to get an extra coffee brewing and prepare yourself for the marathon ahead. Pace yourselves, people! We’ll be back soon with some red carpet updates now that the celebs are starting to arrive…
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