"Authenticity always outlasts trends." Model and actor Brandon Cole Bailey sits down with Markos Papadatos to discuss his 2026 resolutions, his new podcast, and why resilience matters more than timing in the digital age.

As the 98th Academy Awards approach, the race has shifted from predictable campaigning to a historic realignment of industry values. From the record-breaking momentum of Sinners to the rise of Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest masterpiece, we analyze the data and guild alignments to bring you the definitive predictions for Hollywood’s biggest night.