‘How Sinners’ elevated its chances for Oscar gold

Inside: What happens to Oscars lost in the fires? Hollywood diversity dips; Updates from SXSW.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT March 13, 2026 | View in browser Entertainment After a racial slur and an underdog narrative, 'Sinners' elevated its chances for Oscar gold A racially charged incident at the BAFTAs and major wins at the Actor Awards have given Ryan Coogler's popular film fresh momentum in marquee Oscars races in the lead-up to the ceremony. Read More ADVERTISEMENT They lost their Oscars in the wildfires. What happens next? After fires destroyed Oscars belonging to Colleen Atwood and Rick Carter, the academy quietly stepped in, revealing what happens when Hollywood's most prized trophy gets burned. Read More Hollywood's top films were less diverse in 2025: 'Studios have relapsed into a colorblind complacency' The percentage of women and people of color holding lead roles in Hollywood's top movies dropped in 2025, according to a new UCLA study. Read More ADVERTISEMENT 8 titles to prioritize at South by Southwest, kicking off a new edition This year's SXSW Film & TV Festival will showcase new films starring Keke Palmer, Elle Fanning, Nick Offerman, Hannah Einbinder, Lola Tung and more. Read More Lauren Halsey's monumental sculpture park opens in South-Central L.A., part of a 'Black renaissance' in art Lauren Halsey has finally realized her dream of creating a monumental work of installation art for — and about — her neighborhood. "sister dreamer," will be helmed by Halsey's nonprofit, Summaeverythang Community Center. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Universal Pictures will now keep its movies in theaters for at least five weekends Universal Pictures will now keep its movies in theaters for at least five weekends, a reversal from the studio's previous policy of about 17 days. Read More California attorney general vows to scrutinize Paramount's deal for Warner Bros. Discovery California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta called out the federal government for largely vacating its role as antitrust regulator. Read More De Los at SXSW 2026: Latin music is having a big moment at this year's festival The De Los staff is at the 2026 South by Southwest music festival, bringing you updates from all of the Latin music acts performing. Read More Kanye West ordered to pay former contractor $140,000 over Malibu mansion lawsuit A jury found controversial rapper and music mogul Kanye West liable in the lawsuit by his former contractor in a dispute over his Malibu mansion and ordered to pay $140,000. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading Entertainment Digest from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2026, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com