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Ingenues face veterans, singers take on politicians, and overlooked figures find the spotlight. But who will win? ButRami Malekis giving him a good run for his money. Credit: Graeme Hunter/Sony Pictures Classics; Alex Bailey/Twentieth Century Fox; Clay Enos/Warner Bros. (Singer has denied the allegations. But dont count out Bradley Cooper just yet. But pop star Gaga poses the strongest threat to Close witha powerhouse performancein her first lead role. And then theres the dark horse....

On Feb. 24, winners will be crowned at the91st Academy Awards. Keep checking back atEW.comthis week for spotlights on contenders in all the major categories. This week, The Awardist looks at the Oscar nominees breaking new ground this year. Credit: Matt Kennedy/© Marvel Studios 2018; Carlos Somonte/Netflix; Tatum Mangus/Annapurna Pictures Its a poetic journey for what has been called two-time Oscar winner Alfonso Cuarons magnum opus. The first-time actress also became the first indigenous Mexican to be nominated for Best Actress....

Grant plays Jack Hock, a grifter who becomes Israel’s accomplice and sometime best friend. “It’s a movie about real characters. We thought aboutMidnight Cowboywhen we were making it.” Credit: Mary Cybulski/Fox Searchlight It’s almost even more touching." “I also benefited from the time we’re in,” Heller says. I’m aware that I’m very, very lucky in that regard." Heller’s next film starsTom Hanks as Mr. Rogers. The Awardistpodcast is part of ourcomprehensive awards coverage, hosted by EW digital director Shana Naomi Krochmal....

When it comes to nominations and awards, can there be too much of a good thing? “I wish there was a way to acknowledge actors in animated films,” Reilly says. “Because Sarah Silverman,what she does inRalph Breaks the Internetis really, really something. Credit: Magali Bragard / Annapurna Pictures; Sony Pictures Classics; Disney That is a huge thing for little girls…. So I wish there was some way to acknowledge that.”...

It made no sense it was a gay disco! And I just thought, Wow, well, rock this, rock that, rock lobster. I thought [the guitar riff] was great. Lynn Goldsmith/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images I think Prince even played it instrumentally a couple of times, so we certainly created a memorable lick. I guess somebody at the label turned it down because they offered hardly any money. Story of our career....

WARNING!Bachelorfinale spoilers ahead! Seriously, stop reading if you dont want to find out what happened Monday night. Well, that was a short engagement! Becca and Arie on The Bachelor.Paul Hebert/ABC But speaking out in the upcoming issue ofPeopleBecca says she doesnt hold Aries decision against him. But its just the result of his actions, says the 27-year-old. Becca says she was very oddly calm the morning of the engagement in Peru....

The Bachelor approaches me with his arms outstretched. Im a hugger, he says, wrapping me in a flannel embrace. He smells manly, a mix of woody (but not overpowering) cologne and clean sweat. Credit: Rick Rowell/ABC Colton knows a lot of people didnt want him to be the Bachelor. Hell, he knows thatIdidnt want him to be the Bachelor. Overall, our chat registered about a 6.4 on the Awkward Scale....

Read their thoughts below. Guys dont usually listen to me. I remember feeling that way growing up. Credit: ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images; Charley Gallay/Getty Images All through middle school, high school, collegeguys werent like, I just want your thoughts on this. Youre just gunning for these moments of intimacy. Some people luck out, and they meet a great person in high school or college. I was part of the pattern. Its kind of awful to watch the show I most look forward to every week....

To quote the networks announcement: A SPECIAL TWO-NIGHT EVENT WILL ROCK BACHELOR NATION TO ITS CORE! Our CORE is going to be ROCKED! I, for one, cant wait. Credit: MATT KLITSCHER/ABC Jason remains torn, though, and so he asks his parents for help making the decision. Thats when Mother Mesnick steers her son toward the raven-haired Melissa. After telling Melissa hes completely in love with her, Jason asks her to be his wife....

Arie Luyendyk Jr. is ready to find love… again. So its fun that we said, Lets go back and get him his chance. Arie connected with them incredibly well; I connected with this group really well. He was very blown away on night one after meeting everybody. Im excited for people to get to know Arie for the first time because hes a great guy. Hes dynamic and yeah, he is a good kisser and he makes these women feel things very quickly....

To be honest, Im feeling a bit of whiplash, rose lovers. Herewith, the most GIF-able moments. But Ill admit, this was funny. Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC The UnbearableCacophonyof Cross-Talk Did Onyeka bully Nicole, or wassheactually the bully? Is Sydney a coward for leaving the way she did? And who is this Nina person and why is she so upset? That makes me feel so mad Im shaking, says Katie. Thats the manipulation that Hannah B....

The Bacheloris asking ABCs breakout freshman sitcomSingle Parentsif theyll accept this rose? And…you might see familiar faces on the @BachelorABC finale Tuesday night. Set those DVRs now! ABC #SingleParents #TheBachelor #crossover. Lewis also shared a shot of her and Meester withBachelorhost Chris Harrison. The series has been a hotbed of crossover opportunities, reuniting many familiar faces. will guest star as her characters ex-boyfriend, musician Derek. Single Parentshas not officially been renewed for a second season and its future is still uncertain....

Mike Fleiss has always been a hands-on producer. I was just maniacal about that, he says. But he still has the shows most important job: Choosing the Bachelor or Bachelorette. Credit: Rick Rowell/ABC Now, rose lovers, the evil genius behindThe Bachelorexplains his choice. Its always a very difficult choice. And people get angry no matter who we choose. The only person that we ever chose who didnt seem to piss people off was Juan Pablo!...