Conclave,” a pulpy thriller about the selection of a new pope, was among this year’s crop of Best Picture nominees at the Academy Awards. It also arrived amid the Pope Francis’ health concerns.

The Academy of Country Music awards (ACMs) will take place on May 8, live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Singer-songwriter Ella Langley leads the pack with eight nominations.

The proof is in the numbers: The 97th Academy Awards garnered its biggest audience since 2020, while the 2025 Golden Globes, SAG and Critics Choice Awards all saw a significant uptick in ...