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The 98th Academy Awards will be held in Hollywood on March 15 with the following nominees for key categories:

The all-time record for nominations for vampire period horror film “Sinners” was broken by the 13th-place film “One Battle After Another,” which was followed by “One Battle After Another.”

Nominations for “Frankenstein,” “Marty Supreme,” and “Sentimental Value” totaled nine.

Best image

“Bugonia”

“F1”

“Frankenstein”

“Hamnet”

“Marty Supreme”

“One Battle After Another”

“The Secret Agent”

“Sentimental Value”

“Sinners”

“Train Dreams”

Best director

Paul Thomas Anderson, “One Battle After Another”

“Sinners,” a Ryan Coogler film.

Josh Safdie, “Marty Supreme”

Joachim Trier, “Sentimental Value”

Chloe Zhao, “Hamnet”

Best actor

Timothee Chalamet, “Marty Supreme”

Leonardo DiCaprio, “One Battle After Another”

“Blue Moon” by Ethan Hawke

“Sinners,” Michael B. Jordan

Wagner Moura, “The Secret Agent”

Best actress

“Hamnet,” Jessie Buckley”

Rose Byrne, “If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You,”

“Song Sung Blue,” by Kate Hudson,

Renate Reinsve, “Sentimental Value”

The Academy announced on Thursday that the vampire-themed horror film “Sinners” broke the record for nominations at the Oscars with 16 nominations.

The 1930s segregated US South drama, which featured Ryan Coogler, received nominations in nearly every possible category, including best picture.

It blew past the previous record of 14 held by “All About Eve,” “Titanic,” and “La La Land” alone.

Michael B. Jordan, who portrays twins who are battling supernatural forces and racists, was also nominated for best actor in the entire screenplay to score category.

The first new category to be added to Hollywood’s most prestigious awards in more than 20 years was “Sinners,” which also received a nomination for best casting.

With 13 nominations, “One Battle After Another” won the awards for best picture, best actor for Leonardo DiCaprio, and best director for Paul Thomas Anderson.

READ MORE: “Hamnet Wins Big At The Golden Globes” and “One Battle After Another”

However, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voters surprisingly snubbed its female lead, 25-year-old Chase Infiniti.

Warner Bros, the movie studio that is currently the target of a competition between Netflix and Paramount, received both of the top two nominations.

Nine nominations were received for the works of Guillermo del Toro, Timothee Chalamet’s ping-pong drama “Marty Supreme,” and Norwegian artist Sentimental Value.

Eight were secured in William Shakespeare’s “Hamnet,” a period drama about the loss of their son in plague-ravaged Elizabethan England.

Although Paul Mescal, the film’s male lead, was overlooked, Jessie Buckley received a nomination for her role as Agnes, the Bard’s long-suffering wife.

– Acting genders

The 98th Oscars ceremony will take place on March 15 after the nominations have been received.

Despite receiving almost every prize of the year so far this year, “One Battle” is still the clear winner for best picture.

The zany thriller, starring a retired revolutionary looking for his teenage daughter amid a irrational world of white supremacy, broke the Hollywood Screen Actors Guild’s all-time record for nominations.

Along with Ethan Hawke for the Broadway production of “Blue Moon,” DiCaprio, Chalamet, and Jordan vie for the best actor Oscar, and Wagner Moura from the Brazilian political thriller “The Secret Agent.”

Will Buckley’s performance as an alien in the role of best actress be in the same league as Emma Stone’s? — Rose Byrne as a struggling mother in the indie hit “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” Renate Reinsve in the conspiracy theorist drama “Bugonia,” Renate Reinsve in the quirky music biopic “Song Sung Blue,” and Kate Hudson in the indie film “Song Sung Blue.”

– International voters –

Both “Sentimental Value” and “The Secret Agent” received awards for best picture due to the Academy’s rapidly expanding overseas voter base.

However, the Persian-language Palme d’Or winner “It Was Just An Accident” and Spain’s nomadic hippie odyssey “Sirat” and the heartbreaking Palestinian docudrama “The Voice of Hind Rajab” will compete for best international film in the top category.

Surprise winner for best supporting actress was Ariana Grande’s performance in “Wicked: For Good,” which received no nods.

Lynette Howell Taylor, who was recently appointed academy president, issued a warning about the threat of artificial intelligence during the early morning announcement in Los Angeles.

She said, “We live in a world where there is no limit to the advancement of our cinematic experience.”

As part of his African tour, US YouTuber IShowSpeed celebrated his 21st birthday by reaching 50 million subscribers on Wednesday in Lagos, the country’s cultural and economic capital.

The YouTube and Twitch star’s tour began on December 29 and spanned some 15 African nations, drawing crowds at every stop.

He was named the Most Influential Creator of 2025 by Rolling Stone, and Forbes estimates a $ 20 million net worth.

IShowSpeed’s Lagos Island visit began at the brisk Balogun Market, where he received heckles and money requests.

What are they saying, exactly? The influencer, who was surrounded by bodyguards, exclaimed as he fled the market, “It’s like they’re speaking English, but it’s a different kind of English.”

Before heading to the Nike Art Gallery, a must-see for every celebrity and senior political figure who visits Lagos, he jumped at the spicy kick of his first bite of jollof rice at Freedom Park, which is situated on the site of a former prison.

Stevosky, a 24-year-old YouTuber known as Stevosky, told AFP at Freedom Park, “IShowSpeed is showcasing the culture, relationships, cultural differences, and food.”

He continued, “He wants Americans to see Africa as a place where they can also travel.”

At around 6:00 p.m. (GMT), IShowSpeed, who was observing his birthday, stopped his security convoy while his YouTube channel’s 50 million subscribers were being prodded into a cake.

According to Karim Jari, an 18-year-old high school student at the Nike Art Gallery, “He may have shown some negative aspects of these countries, but that should be able to inspire people to contribute, try to improve them, whether by starting businesses, raising money, or using any other means at their disposal.”

The day before, IShowSpeed celebrated the victory of Senegal in Dakar’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The YouTube star, who was born Darren Jason Watkins Jr. in Cincinnati, first gained popularity by producing video game content and then by sharing his travels with others.

Afrobeats star Davido’s father, Adedeji Adeleke, has threatened legal action against social media personality Kemi Olunloyo, alleging that she was the victim of defamation, misinformation, and continued defamation in a minor-related paternity dispute for years.

Adeleke addressed a press conference on Wednesday as a result of renewed controversy over claims that Davido gave birth to Anuoluwapo, a 12-year-old girl.

Adeleke questioned whether the family would file a lawsuit because the situation had become excessive.

“I believe we should take it into account. He claimed that things are “get out of hand.”

He added that Olunloyo’s publication of what she termed a DNA result was deceptive and false.

He said, “We are going to consider suing her” and that the defamatory behavior would be appropriate for publication.

Defamation and Impersonation Allegations

Adeleke accused Olunloyo of attacking his son with false accusations by claiming he was a child and that she had forged documents on social media.

He claimed that the child’s aunt had confirmed to the family that Olunloyo and the family had cut ties with her and that she was in charge of overseeing the Anu-owned online accounts.

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He claimed that “She has been lying and lying, using an account that is not hers, and pretending to be the child’s mother.”

She lies a lot, she says. She is portrayed as crazy by the family. Somewhere, she is receiving psychiatric care.

Her own father would not agree. I’m not interested in what she says, therefore.

Olunloyo’s claim of a personal relationship with his late wife was also refuted by the billionaire businessman, who called it false.

Multiple DNA tests were performed.

Adeleke claimed that the DNA testing was done to satisfy his father’s desire rather than to appease the general public.

The public did not inspire the decision I made to test David. For myself, I did it. Science is involved.

It won’t change even if it is repeated ten times. It resembles a fingerprint. He claimed that the DNA profile would never change.

He emphasized that Adeleke, who already has 14 grandchildren, had no justification for rejecting a child.

What more, exactly? Do you think I can’t afford to look after her? But science exists, he claimed, and it is clear.

Adeleke argued that Davido is not the biological father of the child despite numerous DNA tests that have been conducted over the years.

He added that the same reputable laboratory conducted the disputed tests, insisting that the results were consistent with those obtained from Davido’s acknowledged children, including Imade and his late son Ifeanyi, as well.

“Imade’s DNA was produced in the same lab.” Ifeanyi’s DNA was produced at the same lab. They are identical in every way, he said.

“Results Despite”

Adeleke acknowledged that he had continued to support the child and her family in secret despite the lack of biological connections that the DNA tests revealed.

He claimed to have paid Anu’s school fees, provided upkeep funds, and accepted her mother’s monthly stipend.

“I would have been glad if I could afford to send the girl’s school fees and send her money without telling anyone, so I could spoil her like the others,” he said. “I would have been glad if I had known that she is not my grandchild.

He continued, “Davido was unaware of my private relationship with the family.”

Anuoluwapo’s name was used to appeal for a new DNA test after the paternity dispute resurfaced in early January, claiming she had endured years of bullying and emotional suffering.

On X, Davido responded, claiming that he had already been screened for her father through a number of DNA tests.

However, her mother objected, claiming only one test was run in 2014 and that it had errors.

She demanded a new, independently monitored DNA test. The journalist also refuted the Adeleke family’s claims, citing the DNA test results from 2014 as the only one that had been verified.

Afrobeats star Davido’s father, Adedeji Adeleke, has disputed paternity claims made by his son and claims DNA test results show that 12-year-old Anuoluwapo is not the singer’s child. &nbsp,

Anu deserves to know her father, according to Mr. Adeleke, who made the remarks at a press conference in Lagos on Wednesday.

He claims that five DNA tests have been conducted to disprove the paternity claim, but none have actually demonstrated otherwise.

The singer has never denied having a child, according to Davido’s father, who spoke to the audience.

He recalled how he supported her despite the findings that showed that Anu wasn’t Davido’s child.

He claims to frequently send money to pay for Anu’s education and care. Mr. Adedeji explained that whenever money came in, the aunt would return receipts to him along with items that had been purchased for the 12-year-old.

The Osun-born businessman claims to have managed the school costs up until last year while maintaining contact with Anu’s aunt. He claimed that Davido was unaware of this.

He claimed, “I did not talk about it with David or anyone else.”

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In the middle of January, Davido and Anuoluwapo’s long-running paternity dispute resurfaced.

She posted a request for a new DNA test on Instagram. The teenager cited classmates’ years of bullying, mockery, and mental distress as evidence against claims that Davido is her father.

Davido has, however, denied paternity by claiming that five DNA tests at various hospitals have negative results.

If Davido’s allegations aren’t removed, the singer threatened to file legal action and imprison her mother in a leaked chat.

Davido claimed that Davido’s father demanded that the DNA samples be screened for accuracy.

Ayotomide Labinjoh, Anu’s mother, has refuted Davido’s claims that he had taken multiple tests.

Only one DNA test was conducted, Labinjoh claimed.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame reveals its 2021 Inductees, celebrating the most diverse list of Inductees in the history of the organization. They are:

Performer Category:

• Tina Turner
• Carole King
• The Go-Go’s
• JAY-Z
• Foo Fighters
• Todd Rundgren

Early Influence Award:

• Kraftwerk
• Charley Patton
• Gil Scott-Heron

Musical Excellence Award:

• LL Cool J
• Billy Preston
• Randy Rhoads

Ahmet Ertegun Award:

• Clarence Avant

“This diverse class of talented Inductees reflects the Rock Hall’s ongoing commitment to honor artists whose music created the sound of youth culture”, said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “It will make for an unforgettable live celebration of music in October at this year’s Induction Ceremony in Cleveland.”

To be eligible, artists are required to have released their first record 25 years prior to induction. Learn more about the qualifications and categories here: rockhall.com/inductees/categories

Ballots were sent to an international voting body of more than 1,200 artists, including current living Inductees, historians and members of the music industry. Factors such as an artist’s musical influence on other artists, length and depth of career and the body of work, innovation and superiority in style and technique are taken into consideration.

The 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 8 p.m. ET at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio with a radio simulcast on SiriusXM’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Radio channel 310. The Induction Ceremony will air at a later date on HBO and stream on HBO Max. Tickets go on sale to the public and members in July at ticketmaster.com.   Select Rock Hall donors and members get exclusive Induction ticket opportunities. Donate or join by June 30, 2021 to be eligible. Visit rockhall.com/join to learn more.