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Autumn Durald Arkapaw is having a moment that marks both a personal milestone and a historic shift in Hollywood. The cinematographer recently made history as the first woman of color to earn an Academy Award nomination for best cinematography, recognized for her work on Ryan Coogler’s film “Sinners.” Speaking on Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast, Arkapaw reflected on what the nomination means to her after years of steady, determined work behind the camera.

“You dream about those things. It’s a dream come true,” Arkapaw said. While she has already received nominations from the British Society of Cinematographers, BAFTA, and the American Society of Cinematographers, the Oscar recognition still feels surreal. She admitted she has not fully processed the moment, noting that the film has been celebrated since its release in April and the pace has not slowed.

“Sinners” itself became part of awards history, earning 16 Oscar nominations and breaking the all time record. Arkapaw was quick to note that she was not the only one making history, pointing to the scale of the film’s overall recognition and the collaborative effort behind it.

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Lindsey Vonn's final race before the Olympics took an unexpected turn.

The skier was airlifted to a hospital after crashing at the World Cup, just one week before the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Comedian and TV legend Catherine O’Hara has died. Her death was confirmed by her manager to multiple outlets on Jan. 30. She was 71.

O’Hara died at her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness, her reps confirmed. The actress had her iconic start at the Second City Theater in Toronto and helmed SCTV. She has graced the screens as Kevin McAllister’s mom in Home Alone and Home Alone 2, Delia Deetz in Beetlejuice and its sequel, and, more recently, as Moira Rose on Schitt’s Creek. For her role as the matriarch, she won the Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series in 2020.

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Sydney Sweeney is sharing new insight into her dating preferences and her approach to relationships in a wide-ranging interview with Cosmopolitan, offering rare personal reflections as her romantic life continues to draw public attention.

The 28-year-old actress revealed that her idea of an ideal partner has evolved over time. She described being drawn to someone who is "athletic and outgoing and funny," explaining that an active lifestyle is important to her. Sweeney said she enjoys adventurous activities and wants a partner who is willing to join her, including experiences like climbing mountains or skydiving. She also emphasized that family values matter to her when it comes to long-term compatibility.

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Ariana Grande is not letting a glossy magazine mishap slide quietly.

The pop superstar and Wicked actress poked fun at Vogue Japan after a photoshopped image from a recent shoot appeared to show her with six fingers on one hand, sparking instant chatter across social media.

The moment unfolded after a fan Instagram account reposted images from Grande's Vogue Japan spread, showing the singer posing in a cream colored floral Dior mini skirt and matching top. In one close up shot, Grande raised her left hand while wearing a sheer white glove, revealing tattoos and what fans quickly claimed looked like an extra finger.

The account joked in the caption about who gave Ariana six fingers, and the singer herself jumped into the comments without hesitation.

"Holy s--t," Grande wrote, calling attention to the apparent editing fail.

She followed up with another comment, leaning into the joke even harder. "Oh my goodness how exciting," she added. "I've been saying I need some extra appendages so that I can start an album. Thankful for this."

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Catherine O'Hara introduced laughter into the world, and she has now taken some of it with her. The beloved comedy icon, best known for her roles in The Studio, Schitt's Creek, and Home Alone, among many others, has died, E! News can confirm. She was 71.

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First lady Melania Trump wants audiences to be clear about one thing from the start. Her new film is not a documentary. Speaking Thursday evening at the premiere of “Melania,” she corrected the label herself while addressing a handpicked audience of Cabinet members, conservative influencers, and minor celebrities inside the newly rebranded Trump Kennedy Center.

“Some have called this a documentary. It is not,” she said. Instead, she described the project as a creative experience that offers perspectives, insights, and moments. After more than a year in production, the film made its debut and offered a rare look at how being first lady has evolved into a lucrative personal brand.

According to a source familiar with the matter, Melania Trump signed a $40 million deal with Amazon MGM Studios along with a $35 million marketing budget. When asked how she would measure the film’s success, the first lady made it clear that box office numbers were not the point. The deal itself was already a win.

“I’m very proud of the film so people may like it, may don’t like it, and that’s their choice,” she told CNN while walking the red carpet, which was black in line with her creative vision. She later added that she felt the project had already achieved its goal and that she was proud of the final result.