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Academy Expands Oscar Voter Base with 529 Invites for 2026 Class
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Oscars Invite 529 New Members, Highlighting Elordi, Ortega and Taylor
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a 2026 class inviting 529 new members, including rising stars Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, and Teyana Taylor. The group skews diverse—42% women, 56% from underrepresented communities, and 53% international—and would push voting membership to 10,338 if all accept, with 95 Oscar nominees (21 winners) and three Scientific/Technical recipients among the invitees.
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Webby Awards 2026: Variety, Google and TV Powerhouses Lead Digital Honors
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Webby Awards 2026: AI Highlights and Celebrity Winners Lead the 30th Anniversary List
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Oscars Head to Peacock Theater at L.A. Live for 2029 Debut
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