The Oscar race just got a lot more interesting for all the bad reasons, as Emilia Pérez star and Best Actress nominee Karla Sofía Gascón has come under fire for past insensitive comments. Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW editor-in-chief Patrick Gomez break down the controversy and what it could now mean for the film's chances at the Oscars. Plus, Patrick takes us inside the Grammys, with highlights from the red carpet and the awards ceremony. And Gerrad chats with The Wild Robot star Lupita Nyong'o and director Chris Sanders, as well as A Complete Unknown's Monica Barbaro.

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Sing Sing Oscar nominee Colman Domingo joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall for an in-depth discussion about his performance as a wrongfully convicted man who finds hope in the prison’s arts program, the role that changed his career, working on Gus Van Sant’s next movie, and more. Plus, will Beyoncé FINALLY win Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter? EW Editor-in-Chief Patrick Gomez and Sr. Music Editor Jason Lamphier join Gerrad for Grammy winner predictions in the Album, Record, Song, and New Artist categories.

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Emilia Pérez leads Oscar nominations with 13, followed by The Brutalist and Wicked with 10. How will those translate into wins, if at all? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW Oscars expert Joey Nolfi break down this year's list of nominees and look ahead to who has the momentum to win. Plus, the biggest Oscar nomination snubs and surprises.

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We are tracking how the Los Angeles fires are impacting awards season and beyond — and share our thoughts on whether awards season should be postponed entirely. But with things currently moving forward, EW Oscars expert Joey Nolfi joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall with Oscar nomination predictions for Best Picture, Director, Lead and Supporting Actor and Actress. And Gerrad chats with The Room Next Door stars Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore about the movie that explores death — and life.

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Wicked star Cynthia Erivo joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall for an in-depth conversation about her journey with the film, its many improvised moments, Elphaba's wink to Glinda, those Baby Nessa memes, finding her voice, and more. Plus, EW Oscars expert Joey Nolfi joins Gerrad to break down the SAG Awards nominations, the impact of the Golden Globes, and more.

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Nightbitch star Amy Adams looks back with Awardist host Gerrad Hall on her six Oscar nominations and her first big role in Drop Dead Gorgeous, and does a deep dive on her new movie, playing a mother who craves more from her mundane life. Plus, EW Editor-in-Chief Patrick Gomez joins Gerrad to discuss a glaring omission from the 2025 Oscars shortlists, the Critics Choice Awards nominations, the SAG Awards Season Celebration, and more.

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Angelina Jolie thought her acting days were probably behind her...until Pablo Larraín offered her Maria. Those two sit down with Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss the Maria Callas film — plus, Unstoppable star Jharrel Jerome and director William Goldenberg chat with Gerrad about that inspiring sports and family drama. And EW's Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker joins Gerrad to chat about the Golden Globe nominations and National Board of Review winners.

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What do the Gotham Awards wins mean for Nickel Boys and its director RaMell Ross? Did Colman Domingo just get a vital boost in his campaign? Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW’s Oscars expert Joey Nolfi analyze what those wins mean — and predict what the big headline might be out of the Golden Globes nominations. Plus, Gerrad chats with Amy Poehler and Kelsey Mann, the voice star and director of 2024’s biggest movie, Inside Out 2, as well as The Order producer/star Jude Law and his costar Nicholas Hoult.

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Gladiator II star Paul Mescal sits down with Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about his rise from indie darling to blockbuster star. Plus, The Piano Lesson director Malcolm Washington and Danielle Deadwyler join Gerrad at the Toronto film festival to talk about the challenges of adapting a beloved August Wilson play to the screen. And EW editor-in-chief Patrick Gomez joins Gerrad to talk about Wicked and Gladiator's Oscar chances, initial thoughts on Moana 2, and more.

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Karla Sofía Gascon, Zoe Saldaña, and Selena Gomez — the three women at the center of one of 2024's most inventive and fascinating movie, Emilia Pérez — join Awardist host Gerrad Hall for an in-depth conversation about the musical crime drama. Plus, Gerrad and EW's Oscars expert Joey Nolfi discuss the news of Conan O'Brien being tapped to host the 2025 Oscars and reveal the results of a poll of favorite past hosts. Plus, Gerrad takes us inside this year's Governors Awards, where Bond producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, writer/director/philanthropist Richard Curtis, casting director Juliet Taylor, and the late Quincy Jones all received honorary Oscars.

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