Actor Timothée Chalamet sparked controversy by stating in an interview that he doesn't want to work in ballet or opera, describing them as artforms where the goal is to "keep this thing alive." The comment prompted swift backlash from the dance community, with institutions extending personal invitations and op-eds criticizing his remarks.
Guillermo del Toro received a rare painting of Frankenstein's Monster by the late British artist Josh Kirby as a gift from collaborators during Oscars festivities, despite his film not winning Best Picture. The painting, which depicts Boris Karloff's iconic portrayal, was previously owned by famed horror collector Forrest J. Ackerman and was sourced through a gallery specializing in pop culture art.
The Guardian's weekly photo feature presents 20 images capturing global events from March 2026. The selection documents intense conflict in the Middle East, including Israeli military actions in the West Bank and Lebanon, attacks on energy infrastructure in the UAE, and violent clashes with worshippers in Jerusalem during Ramadan. It also shows scenes from a blackout in Havana and the Oscars ceremony.
Artist Alexandre Singh and art historian Natalie Musteata won an Academy Award for their short film "Two People Exchanging Saliva" at the 2026 Oscars. The film tied for first place in the live action short category with Sam Davis's "The Singers," marking a rare seventh tie in Oscar history.
Artists Alexandre Singh and Natalie Musteata have won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for their dystopian French-language short, "Two People Exchanging Saliva." In a rare occurrence for the Oscars, the category resulted in a tie with Sam Davis’s musical comedy "The Singers." Singh and Musteata’s film depicts a near-future Paris where physical intimacy is a capital offense and commerce is conducted through ritualized physical violence.
Gwyneth Paltrow is partnering with Julien’s Auctions for a two-day sale on March 24–25 featuring personal items from her homes and wardrobe. The auction includes high-profile red carpet gowns by designers like Atelier Versace and Dior, design sketches for her iconic 1999 Oscars dress, and luxury furniture including pieces by Lindsey Adelman and Julian Mayor. A portion of the proceeds will benefit World Central Kitchen, a non-profit providing meals in response to humanitarian crises.