BusinessMarch 16, 2026

Quick English: What happened at the 2026 Oscars?

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Key Vocabulary

ceremony/səˈrɛməni/

a formal event or celebration

"The ceremony started on time."

host/hoʊst/

a person who leads a show or event

"Conan O'Brien was the host."

red carpet/rɛd ˈkɑːrpɪt/

a special path for famous guests at an event

"The stars walked the red carpet."

Listening

Quick English: What happened at the 2026 Oscars?

The 98th Academy Awards took place on March 15, 2026. The ceremony was at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Conan O'Brien hosted the show. The broadcast included 24 awards and a new prize for Best Casting. Many stars walked the red carpet before the show.

Several directors won Oscars for the first time. Paul Thomas Anderson and Ryan Coogler each won their first Academy Award. Stars wore formal clothes and people cheered for the winners. Musical performances were part of the night. In Japan and other parts of Asia, the show aired on March 16 local time.

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Quiz

1. When did the 98th Academy Awards take place?

2. Where was the ceremony held?

3. Who hosted the show?

Reading Practice

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Discussion

Do you watch awards shows like the Oscars? Why or why not?

Have you ever watched a live event late at night because of time zones? What happened?

What do you think about red carpet fashion at big events?