Oscar Nominees and Guests Can Get Essential Workers’ Waiver to Attend Academy Awards (EXCLUSIVE)

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorWith no Vanity Fair party to go to after the Oscars — the magazine opted for series of virtual events leading up to the the 93rd Academy Awards instead of throwing its annual after-party — Hollywood found other ways to cap off the industry’s biggest night of the year.

Laura Dern was among the Hollywood A-listers who were ready for a party tonight as the 93rd Academy Awards organized a safe in-person event at L.A.’s Union Station.That’s reflected in the look she put together with star stylist Elizabeth Stewart, a long-sleeve Oscar de la Renta gown featuring a skirt richly embellished with ostrich feathers, paired with jewels by Pomellato.

Maria Bakalova and Paris Hilton pose for photos together as they head to an Oscars after party at the Sunset Tower Hotel on Sunday (April 25) in Los Angeles.

at the Golden Globes to gorgeous looks in shades of rust and poppy for the NAACP Image Awards and CDGA Awards by Oscar de la Renta and Christopher John Rogers respectively. On Hollywood's biggest night, King tapped Nicholas Guesquiere of Louis Vuitton once more, this time for a custom look that feels fairy tale-esque and dreamlike.

Zadrian Smith and Sarah Edmiston had roughly six days to put together the two looks Ariana DeBose is wearing at this year’s Academy Awards, a scenario that was further complicated by the fact that they were both in London when they got the call. "It’s been fast and furious,” Smith tells The Hollywood Reporter.

While this year's Oscar Sunday will look different from any before it, that doesn't mean the celebration is off. Hotels and restaurants throughout L.A., open with lessened COVID-19 restrictions, are offering a wide variety of themed cocktails to celebrate this year's nominees and an end to a topsy-turvy awards season.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorJim LeBrecht isn’t just wearing any ol’ tux to the Oscars. Instead, he’s in a custom-made navy blue Gucci ensemble with a black and ivory flower-print shirt.

Viola Davis looks so stunning alongside her hubby Julius Tennon at the 2021 Academy Awards on Sunday (April 25) at Union Station in Los Angeles.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorAndra Day is hosting a COVID-safe Oscar after-party.The singer-actor, who is nominated for a best actress statuette for her work as Billie Holiday in “The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” will hold court after the Academy Awards at Spring Place LA, a private members-only club in Beverly Hills.

UPDATED, 12:00 PM: Steven Yeun is a surprise last-minute add the ensemble cast of Academy Award presenters, the Oscarcast producer said today. The Minari star is the first Asian-American Best Actor nominee in the Oscars’ 93-year history.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorIf you think getting a ticket to the Oscars was difficult before COVID, try scoring a seat in 2021. This year’s Academy Awards, taking place April 25 at Union Station, is limited to nominees, presenters and their one guest.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor  Welcome to this week’s “Just for Variety“…Chanel may not be throwing its annual pre-Oscar dinner with Charles Finch this week, but that doesn’t mean the legendary French fashion house won’t be celebrating the Academy Awards.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorThe Academy is not asking Oscar attendees to wear face masks while cameras are rolling during the live ceremony on April 25.The news was announced on Monday morning during a Zoom meeting with Academy reps and nominees, and studio and personal publicists.

Hong Kong director Derek Tsang's harrowing youth drama Better Days is the rare Oscar best international film nominee that was both critically acclaimed and a massive commercial hit. Released in mainland China in October 2019, the film grossed $223 million, which is more than 40 times the total earnings of the other four international feature nominees combined.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorIn a sign that red carpets may slowly be returning to the entertainment landscape, FX and 20th Television are throwing a glamour-filled premiere event for the third and final season of “Pose” on April 29.The festivities at the Rose Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City will feature a 200-foot red carpet for socially distanced media outlets. Interviews will be conducted with eight feet between talent and journalists.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor“The Sinner” is adding Frances Fisher to the cast of the fourth season.Producer Michelle Purple told me the news Thursday night at the premiere of her and producing partner Jessica Biel’s latest project “Cruel Summer.” She’s “super excited” about the “Watchmen” actor joining the USA Network anthology series along with new addition Alice Kremelberg (“The Trial of the Chicago 7,” “Orange Is the New Black”) and returning star Bill

In the months after the death of George Floyd, the country started to take a hard look in the mirror. We asked: Was this a nation built on white supremacy? Do we police African-Americans differently? Were we excluding people from opportunities based on the color of their skin? Protestors hit the streets, athletes boycotted games, and we demanded accountability from our politicians.

36th Film Independent Spirit Awards may be breaking from tradition this year — with the ceremony taking place on the Thursday before the Oscars instead of that Saturday — but one thing remains the same: The Spirit Awards is still tapping Hollywood's biggest stars to hand out awards for indie filmmaking.Cate Blanchett, Maria Bakalova, Kumail Nanjiani, Laura Dern, Leslie Odom Jr., Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Dominique Fishback and Don Cheadle will serve as presenters at this year's Spirit Awards, ET can

Carly Pearce is going bold at this year's Academy of Country Music Awards. The singer told ET's Rachel Smith that fans can expect a «flashy» performance from her at Sunday night's awards show.«I've been in a lot of black and white, you know, in all my social media.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorGlenn Close is one of the most heralded actors in history, with a record eight Academy Award nominations — including this year, as best actress for “Hillbilly Elegy.” But to get there, even she has endured a series of bad auditions.