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  "textContent": "The 98th Academy Awards returned to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, closing out Hollywood’s awards season with a ceremony packed with viral moments, emotional tributes and unexpected surprises.\n\nHosted by Conan O’Brien for the second consecutive year, the Oscars quickly sparked a wave of reactions across social media as viewers shared memes, clips and commentary throughout the night.\n\nThe night was also dominated by  _One Battle After Another_ , which emerged as the biggest winner of the ceremony and quickly became one of the most talked about films online.\n\n> From historic wins to surprise cameos, here are the Oscars 2026 best moments that had the internet buzzing.\n\n## _Sinners_ dominates conversation with historic win\n\nOne of the most talked about films of the night was  _Sinners_ , which drew loud applause inside the theatre and celebration online each time it won an award.\n\nCinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw made Oscars history after becoming the first woman to win the Academy Award for best cinematography for the film. The milestone quickly spread across social media, with many viewers praising the breakthrough moment.\n\nAnother emotional highlight followed when director Ryan Coogler ran to the back of the theatre to bring Arkapaw’s son closer to the stage so he could watch his mother deliver her acceptance speech.\n\nMichael B. Jordan’s performance in  _Sinners_ also became a major talking point online. The actor portrayed twin characters Elijah “Smoke” Moore and Elias “Stack” Moore, prompting viewers to joke that he deserved two Oscars for the dual role.\n\n## K-pop performance turns the Dolby Theatre into a light show\n\nA musical performance from EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami quickly became one of the ceremony’s most viral moments.\n\nThe trio performed the track ‘Golden’ from  _K-Pop Demon Hunters_ , but it was the audience participation that caught viewers’ attention. Guests inside the Dolby Theatre were given K-pop-style light sticks and asked to hold them up during the performance.\n\nThe sight of Hollywood’s biggest stars waving glowing orbs instantly spread across social media, with many calling it one of the most unexpected visuals of the night.\n\n## Rare Oscars tie shocks the audience\n\nAnother moment that sparked confusion and excitement came when presenter Kumail Nanjiani revealed the winner for live action short film.\n\nInstead of a single winner, the category ended in a rare tie. The award was shared by the teams behind  _The Singers_ and  _Two People Exchanging Salvia_.\n\nThe unexpected result quickly triggered reactions online, with viewers pointing out that ties are extremely rare in Oscars history.\n\n## _Marty Supreme_ becomes the night’s running joke\n\nDespite being heavily discussed during awards season,  _Marty Supreme_ left the Oscars without any trophies.\n\nStill, the film remained a constant talking point throughout the ceremony thanks to its star Timothée Chalamet. The actor appeared frequently on camera and became part of several jokes during O’Brien’s opening monologue.\n\nChalamet’s comments about opera and ballet also gained attention online, while viewers noticed he was seated prominently during the  _Sinners_ musical segment featuring celebrated ballerina Misty Copeland.\n\n## Emotional tributes during the In Memoriam segment\n\nThe Oscars’ annual In Memoriam segment delivered one of the ceremony’s most emotional moments, paying tribute to influential figures in the film industry who died over the past year.\n\nBilly Crystal honoured filmmaker Rob Reiner, highlighting both his celebrated films and his advocacy work alongside his wife Michele Singer Reiner in support of marriage equality.\n\nRachel McAdams remembered Catherine O’Hara and Diane Keaton. McAdams and Keaton previously starred together in the 2005 film  _The Family Stone_ , and viewers praised the personal tone of her tribute.\n\nThe segment concluded with Barbra Streisand performing ‘The Way We Were’ in tribute to her former co-star Robert Redford, a moment that triggered emotional reactions across social media.\n\n## Surprise cameos tease upcoming films\n\nThe Oscars ceremony also delivered a few playful moments promoting upcoming films.\n\nAnna Wintour joined Anne Hathaway on stage to present the awards for best costume design and best makeup and hairstyling. During their exchange, Hathaway asked Wintour if she would like to read the nominees.\n\nWintour replied, “Thank you, Emily,” referencing the character from  _The Devil Wears Prada_. The highly anticipated sequel to the film is set to arrive in cinemas on May 1.\n\nAnother surprise came when Grogu, widely known as “Baby Yoda” from the Disney+ series  _The Mandalorian_ , appeared seated among the audience at the Dolby Theatre.\n\nThe cameo served as a playful teaser for the upcoming film  _The Mandalorian & Grogu_, which is scheduled to hit cinemas on May 22.\n\nThe post Oscars 2026 best moments: ‘One Battle After Another’ triumph, rare tie and ‘Baby Yoda’ cameo appeared first on HUM News.",
  "title": "Oscars 2026 best moments: ‘One Battle After Another’ triumph, rare tie and ‘Baby Yoda’ cameo"
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