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2026 Oscars: K-pop Wins, Stars Protest for Peace

3/16/2026

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Javier Bardem used the 2026 Academy Awards to declare "No to war and free Palestine" with protest pins.
Joachim Trier used his Best International Feature Film acceptance to call for responsibility toward children.
K-pop earned its first Oscar win at the 2026 ceremony with the song "Golden."
Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley won Best Actor and Best Actress, their first Oscars, with Billy Crystal paying tribute to Rob Reiner.

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Javier Bardem used the 2026 Academy Awards to declare "No to war and free Palestine" with protest pins.
Joachim Trier used his Best International Feature Film acceptance to call for responsibility toward children.
K-pop earned its first Oscar win at the 2026 ceremony with the song "Golden."
Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley won Best Actor and Best Actress, their first Oscars, with Billy Crystal paying tribute to Rob Reiner.