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Oscars announce final 2 ceremony dates on ABC before moving broadcast to YouTube

April 08, 2026
Oscars announce final 2 ceremony dates on ABC before moving broadcast to YouTube

The Academy has announced ceremony dates for the 99th and 100th Oscars.

Entertainment Weekly Oscar winners Jessie Buckley, Michael B. Jordan, Amy Madigan at 2026 Academy AwardsCredit: Mike Coppola/Getty

Key Points

  • Both telecasts mark the final time the Oscars will air on ABC until at least 2033.

  • YouTube secured broadcast rights for the Academy Awards, with the streaming platform set to roll out its first event in 2029.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed its final twoOscarsceremony dates set to air on ABC, before theAcademy Awards make a historic movefrom their longtime broadcast network to YouTube beginning in 2029.

Both the 99th and 100th Oscars ceremonies will be broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with the 99th telecast airing on Sunday, March 14, 2027, followed by the 100th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 5, 2028. Each ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.

The announcement comes months after the Academy confirmed the 100th ceremony would be the last to air on ABC for the foreseeable future, with the Oscars heading to the digital streaming platform starting with the 101st ceremony in 2029.

Oscars statuettesCredit: Richard Harbaugh/The Academy via Getty

YouTube will be the Oscars' new home for at least the next four years, with the platform securing the rights to stream the ceremony until 2033.

The move ends a 76-year tradition, with the Oscars airing on network television since the 1953 NBC telecast. ABC signed a multi-year contract to broadcast the Oscars starting in 1976.

In a similar shakeup, theActor Awards(formerly known as the SAG Awards) made the jump from longtime broadcast partners TNT and TBS in 2023, when the show aired on Netflix's YouTube channel before moving again to Netflix's main streaming platforming starting in 2024.

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Other key dates for the 99th Oscars include a Dec. 15 shortlist announcement and a Jan. 21, 2027 nominations announcement for all of the main categories.

Hosted by returning emcee Conan O'Brien, the 2026 Oscars saw major stars like Sean Penn, Michael B. Jordan, Amy Madigan, and Jessie Buckley win acting awards, whileOne Battle After Anotherwon Best Picture over Ryan Coogler's horror hitSinners.

The 2026 ceremony also saw multiple former Rob Reiner collaborators unite on stage to pay tribute to the director and actor, who was found dead alongside his wife, Michele Reiner, in their California home in December.

2026 Oscars Rob Reiner tributeCredit: Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty

The filmmaker'sStand by Meactor Corey Feldman, however, later toldEntertainment Weeklythat he was disappointed he wasn't included in the lineup, comparing the moment to a "family reunion I wasn't invited to."

Early likely contenders for the 2027 Oscars includeDenis Villeneuve'sDune: Part Three, Aaron Sorkin'sThe Social Reckoning, Alejandro González Iñárritu'sDigger, and Christopher Nolan'sThe Odyssey, among others.

ABC will broadcast the 99th Oscars on Sunday, March 14, 2027, followed by the 100th Oscars on Sunday, March 5, 2028.

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Prince William & Kate Middleton ‘Furious’ After Ex-Royal Caught — Source

April 08, 2026
Prince William & Kate Middleton ‘Furious’ After Ex-Royal Caught — Source

Prince WilliamandKate Middletonwere reportedly furious overEx-Prince AndrewandSarah Ferguson’srumored living setup. The alleged arrangement at Wood Farm reportedly raised fresh concern for the future king and the Princess of Wales about what was happening out of their sight. The alleged arrangement left them feeling that earlier efforts had not closed the matter.

Kate Middleton and Prince William concerned about what’s going on behind the scenes, claims source

As perCloserOnline, the alleged visits happened at Wood Farm. One insider said Sarah had been there on different occasions, describing the act as carefully hidden. The same source claimed that one trip happened in Andrew’s car, where she was allegedly hidden in the footwell under a blanket. In another instance, the insider added, Sarah was “smuggled” inside in a removals van.

This reportedly got Prince William and Kate Middleton “absolutely furious.” The insider said, “This wasn’t just discreet, it was covert.” That detail, the report claimed, was what really rattled them.

Meanwhile, the same source said Kate worried about what the arrangement could mean long-term and that there’s “real concern” about what’s been secretly going on. Kate reportedly took an especially firm stance. According to the insider,Andrewand Sarah’s presence still represented a risk, even quietly. They added, “Every time they’re still in the frame,” the family cannot fully move on. That made the issue about more than one private reunion.

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The report also stated that Kate is thinking about the future for her children, George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis,7.

The source claimed William andKatewere now discussing about having a more remote base for the former prince and his ex-wife. “They’re talking about somewhere that removes them from the day-to-day royal environment completely. There are even discussions about whether they should be moved abroad permanently, but that could create further complications and risk the Palace losing control altogether”, they added.

Overall, as per the report, the Prince and Princess of Wales want “no more secrets and lies.”

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Khloé Kardashian's Daughter True, 7, Is All Grown Up as She Makes Her Favorite Late-Night Snack in Cute Video

April 08, 2026
Khloé Kardashian's Daughter True, 7, Is All Grown Up as She Makes Her Favorite Late-Night Snack in Cute Video

Khloé Kardashian daughter True appeared in her latest Instagram post, making her favorite late-night snack in an adorable food vlog

People Khloé Kardashian and daughter TrueCredit: Khloe Kardashian/Youtube

NEED TO KNOW

  • The 7-year-old, who turns 8 on Sunday, opted for a healthy choice and revealed that she "hates" sugary snacks like cookies and cupcakes

  • Kardashian shares True and son Tatum, 3, with her ex Tristan Thompson

Khloé Kardashianis letting her daughter loose in the kitchen!

In a cute video posted toYouTubeandInstagramon Wednesday, April 8,True, 7, could be seen starring in her own food vlog as she made her favorite late-night snack.

The video began with True introducing herself before telling the camera that she was going to be making an apple-based snack.

“These green apples are so good and I'm making this for Tay Tay, I mean mommy, Tay Tay’s not here,” said True, referencing her younger brotherTatum, 3. “It’s late, 9:41 p.m., and my mommy’s here and she’s going to be filming the whole entire time … camera girl.”

True then started making her snack, asking for her mom’s assistance to use the apple cutter.

“Mommy, can you help me?” True asked as her mom stepped in. “Round of applause for mommy, she’s so strong,” added True as she clapped her mom, who added off camera “Thank you.”

The Good American co-founder then came into shot as she snacked on some chips, with True revealing her mom was tucking into hernew Khloud Protein Chips.

“I don’t really like some, but she loves them,” True told the camera. “Loves loves loves them.”

Kardashian went on to give her daughter’s honest review of the new chips from her brand, saying one is “too spicy” and another is “too flavorful.”

“Girl, who doesn’t like chips?” the reality star asked her daughter.

True ThompsonCredit: Khloe Kardashian/Youtube

“I don’t like cake [either],” said True. “Cookies, cupcakes…”

“She doesn’t eat cupcakes, she doesn’t eat cookies, she doesn’t eat…” continued Kardashian, to which True interjected, “Now you’re exposing me.”

“I’m exposing you?” said a shocked Karashian. “Sorry. I think it’s cool you don’t like those things. I love those things.”

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“I don’t, they’re disgusting … You’re just chomping away,” added True.

The youngster then continued cutting up the apples into smaller pieces, before going on to pour what appeared to be a bottle of sparkling water over the apples and stirring them.

As Kardashian questioned her daughter’s move, True replied, “It’s good.”

Khloé Kardashian with daughter True and son Tatum on True's first day of First Grade in August 2024Credit: Khloe Kardashian/Instagram

True the drained the apples before attempting to wash them with regular water, though she got into a spot of trouble and couldn’t get the tap to work how she wanted.

“Sorry … dude ... help me,” True said, before sprinkling salt on them.

“I have to get some Lemme Sleep for the plane,” Kardashian could be heard saying off-camera.

“What’s Lemme Sleep? Does anyone know what Lemme Sleep is guys?” True questioned.

“Its Auntie Kourt’s vitamins,” replied Khloé, referencing sister Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s vitamin brand.

True, who turns 8 on Sunday, then taste tested her snack and gave it a review.

“It’s good,” she said excitedly. “You can try it at home.”

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Sharing the clip on her YouTube channel, Khloé captioned the video, “True takes us along for her new favorite late night snack! She totally runs the show, sharing her honest opinions on food (still no cake or cookies!), walking us through a full step-by-step recipe, and even turning it into a mini ASMR session. Stay for the final taste test to see if her latest creation is actually a hit 💚.”

Khloé shares True and son Tatum with ex her, basketball starTristan Thompson.

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing transgender students

April 07, 2026
Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing transgender students

By Kanishka Singh

Reuters

WASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration said on Monday it was terminating resolution agreements backing transgender students that prior administrations had reached ‌with some school districts.

The U.S. Education Department said it was terminating six resolution agreements ‌reached through what it called the manipulation of Title IX. The Title IX civil-rights statute bars the denial of benefits ​or discrimination in education "on the basis of sex."

Since taking office, Trump has cracked down on schools and colleges with executive orders and threats to freeze federal funds over issues like transgender rights, climate programs, diversity initiatives and pro-Palestinian protests against Israel's war in Gaza.

Transgender people in particular have faced increasing ‌limitations as Trump has issued a ⁠series of executive actions targeting their rights and stated in a directive that the U.S. government will recognize only two sexes: male and female.

The Education ⁠Department said its Office for Civil Rights will no longer monitor or enforce deals reached with the Sacramento City Unified School District in California, the Cape Henlopen School District in Delaware, the Fife School ​District in ​Washington state, the Delaware Valley School District in Pennsylvania, ​the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District ‌in California and Taft College in California.

The Sacramento City Unified School District said it remained "committed to the support of our LGBTQ+ students and staff."

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The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District said it was on spring break and anticipated no effect from the Department of Education's move. It added that the resolution agreement had already been implemented and that, based on its understanding, it related to a ‌case involving a gender non-conforming student at an elementary ​school.

The other school districts and Taft College did not ​respond to requests for comment.

The Education Department statement ​did not elaborate on the specifics of the terminations, which were reported ‌earlier by the New York Times.

Those civil-rights settlements ​had aimed at ensuring ​the rights of transgender students to equal opportunity to an education, the newspaper reported.

"Today, the Trump Administration is removing the unnecessary and unlawful burdens that prior Administrations imposed on ​schools in its relentless pursuit of ‌a radical transgender agenda," Education Department official Kimberly Richey said.

Trump's crackdown on transgender ​rights has been condemned by LGBT groups and human-rights advocates.

(Reporting by Kanishka Singh in ​Washington; Editing by Matthew Lewis and Christopher Cushing)

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Keanu Reeves and Girlfriend Alexandra Grant Walk Hand-in-Hand During “Outcome” Premiere Date Night

April 07, 2026
Keanu Reeves and Girlfriend Alexandra Grant Walk Hand-in-Hand During “Outcome” Premiere Date Night

Keanu Reeves attended the world premiere of Outcome in New York on Monday, April 6

People Alexandra Grant and Keanu ReevesCredit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

NEED TO KNOW

  • He and his longtime girlfriend, Alexandra Grant, wore coordinating black and gray outfits for the event, which took place at AMC Lincoln Square

  • Reeves stars in the Jonah Hill movie alongside Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer

Keanu ReevesandAlexandra Grantenjoyed a date night in New York.

On Monday, April 6, Reeves, 61, stepped out alongside his longtime girlfriend Grant, 53, for the world premiere of Apple TV’sOutcomeat AMC Lincoln Square. The actor looked polished in a black suit paired with a dark gray shirt and tie on the evening, while Grant coordinated in a gray printed coat over a black outfit.

The couple appeared in good spirits as they posed for photos on the carpet and held hands.

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Alexandra Grant and Keanu Reeves at the world premiere of 'Outcome'Credit: Michael Loccisano/WireImage

Reeves stars inOutcome—Jonah Hill’s dark comedy about an actor who “must dive into the depths of his hidden demons” after discovering an extortion plot against him —  as Reef Hawk.

“With the support of his lifelong besties Kyle (Cameron Diaz) and Xander (Matt Bomer), along with his crisis lawyer Ira (Hill), Reef embarks on a soul-searching journey to make amends with anyone he could have possibly wronged in hopes of identifying the blackmailer,” according to anofficial synopsis.

Hill, 42, Diaz, 53, and Bomer, 48, were seen during the film's premiere posing for photos alongside Reeves.

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TheMatrixstarwent public with Grantin November 2019, when they attended the LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles. The outing came nearly a decade after they collaborated on the 2011 bookOde to Happiness.

Alexandra Grant and Keanu Reeves at the Premiere of 'Ballerina' on June 03, 2025 in Hollywood, California.Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Grant recently spoke to PEOPLE about her decision to clarify on social media thatshe and Reeves aren’t married.

"I couldn't take it anymore!" she said of the rumors they had wed. "I was like, Ok, we're going to do this thing, and that's going to stop it. And I have to say, for the most part, it did."

The visual artist, who is currently working on a three-part comic book series calledNano, said she was being bombarded with calls and texts amid the wedding speculation.

"Our main goal was to have people stop congratulating us," said Grant. "It was like, thank you so much, and we really love each other, but we're not married. Like, how many times can you say that in a day? So I just wanted the truth out there.

“It's like Palmolive; sometimes you put in one drop, and all the grease goes away. So that was my hope, and it worked,” she added.

Outcomepremieres on Apple TV on Friday, April 10.

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