Three film scorers who double as rock stars are on the shortlist – Nine Inch Nails for Tron: Ares; Jonny Greenwood, Radiohead’s lead guitarist and keyboardist, for One Battle After Another; and Bryce Dessner, guitarist for The National, for Train Dreams.

Billy Idol attends the "Billy Idol Should Be Dead" premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival at BMCC Tribeca PAC on June 10, 2025 in New York City. Following the announcement, the 70-year-old music icon took to social media to express his gratitude for the honor.

It's time for Oscars shortlist voting, but where will the surprises come from in the documentary, international and music categories?

The 2026 award season is just around the corner, with the Golden Globes, Oscars and Grammy Awards already on the horizon. Award season officially kicks off with the Critics Choice Awards and the Golden Globes in January — hosted by comedians Chelsea Handler and Nikki Glaser,

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on December 17 announced the official shortlists in 12 categories for the 2026 Oscars, offering a clear picture of the strongest contenders as the awards season moves closer to final nominations next month.