The 2026 Oscars are facing racism accusations after abruptly cutting off the Korean-speaking co-writer of Golden from K-pop Demon Hunters during their historic Best Original Song acceptance speech. Viewers slammed the network for playing music over Yu Han Lee while letting white winners ramble uninterrupted all night.

The Oscars In Memoriam segment is supposed to be the one time everyone puts down their phones and pays respect. This year, people picked up their phones to ask one question: Where were Eric Dane and James Van Der Beek?

Hudson Williams stunned viewers at the 2026 Oscars when he teased Heated Rivalry Season 2 with a single word: “sex.” The blunt comment quickly went viral, dividing fans and sparking criticism from those who called it inappropriate for the red carpet. It was Hudson's first time at the Oscars, and online reactions suggest fans expected better from him.

Benjamin Netanyahu posted a video to dispel death rumours, but viewers claim AI glitches—like non-moving coffee foam and a warping pocket—prove it's a deepfake. The clip has only intensified the conspiracy theories it was meant to silence.

A viral rumour claiming Selena Gomez refuses to release new music until the U.S. stops its involvement with Iran has been doing the rounds. This comes right after social media was abuzz with clone theories.

Harry Styles kissed SNL cast member Ben Marshall during his hosting gig to directly address years of queerbaiting accusations, but fans are dismissing it as a calculated publicity stunt timed to his album release. The scepticism comes as his romance with Zoë Kravitz reportedly heats up, with sources saying things are getting serious between them.

Hudson Williams is under fire after being photographed smoking outside the CAA Pre-Oscars party, with fans branding him "performative" and "cringe." The Heated Rivalry star will attend the 2026 Academy Awards solo on Sunday amid growing online backlash.

A viral video showing Bill Clinton appearing to stumble into Hillary Clinton at a New York City intersection has triggered online speculation that he tried to push her into traffic. Others online dismissed the claim as an overreaction even as the videos circulate alongside renewed discussion of the Clintons’ links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Karla Sofía Gascón, the star of Emilia Pérez, took a swipe at Timothée Chalamet on Instagram after his comments dismissing ballet and opera sparked backlash online. The actress implied a double standard in how controversies affect careers, as Chalamet’s Oscar hopes remain alive while her own campaign collapsed last year.

Fans are questioning why Hudson Williams will attend the Academy Awards despite not starring in any nominated films this year. The invite has sparked debate online, with some viewers also asking why his Heated Rivalry co-star Connor Storrie appears to be missing from the guest list.