Awards / Awards Shows

IndyCar star Pato O'Ward has the best Indy 500 starting position of his career leading into Sunday's race ... and he tells TMZ Sports he's ready to duke it out and take full advantage of his opportunity.

The 26-year-old Arrow McLaren driver has come REALLY close to winning the iconic event -- most recently finishing second after being passed on the last lap in 2024 -- but has never taken the checkered flag at the Brickyard.

O'Ward says he's not dwelling at all on last year's heartbreak going into this weekend ... but it's clear he's ready to rewrite his story at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Jennifer Lopez is ready to get back on the floor following a facial injury ... which required stitches!

The "Dance Again" hitmaker revealed on her Instagram Story Tuesday she sustained a painful-looking injury to her nose while rehearsing for the upcoming 2025 American Music Awards, where she will host and perform on May 26.

Though she didn't reveal what exactly happened, her injury was serious enough to require stitches.

The stars at the 2025 BAFTA TV Awards couldn't have been bigger despite shining on the smaller screen ... 'cause celebrity heavyweights sauntered down the red carpet at the Royal Festival Hall in London!

Nicola Coughlan led the A-listers at the event ... looking flowery in a bunched white top and fashionable black skirt. "Wednesday" star Billie Piper proved pretty in pink in a leggy gown -- and, "The Traitors" host Alan Cumming showed the right tailor won't ever stab you in the back.

Jessie J dressed for the ballroom or the boardroom in a baggy maroon suit -- looking ready to buy or sell like any of the biggest fish on Wall Street.

Kylie Jenner's making sure her man Timothée Chalamet's dressed to the nines prior to leaving the house ... using a lint roller on his suit before a fancy awards show.

A photo of the reality star and her actor beau was published by Cosmopolitan Saturday ... showing Jenner with her hands all over Chalamet's chest -- knocking a little dust off the front of his clothes.

It's a screengrab from a FaceTime call ... and, there's a picture of another man in the corner on the other end -- who appears to be French fashion designer Haider Ackermann. The grab was taken before the David Di Donatello Awards, where the couple made their red carpet debut.

Hollywood stars are deep in the heart of Texas ... with the Backstreet Boys, Jelly Roll, Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini among the celebs in the house for a big award show.

The Academy of Country Music Awards is going down at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco ... and ya gotta see what all the celebs are wearing.

We've seen Gretchen Wilson, Rascal Flatts, LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian, Mickey Guyton, Morgan Wade, Reba McEntire, Rita Wilson and Wynonna Judd ... just to name a few.

Denzel Washington’s May is off to a diabolically dismissive start -- he’s been straight-up snubbed by the Tony Awards, and TBH, that’s just borderline criminal!

The 78th annual Tony Award nominations are out, and despite his powerhouse Broadway return in "Othello," Denzel was shockingly snubbed in the Best Actor category, while fellow movie star George Clooney waltzed in with a nom.

Denzel has been nominated for a Tony twice before, so he'll probably be just fine -- but his costar Jake Gyllenhaal was also left out for his role in the current Shakespearean revival ... and Robert Downey Jr. missed out on a nom for "McNeal," in his Broadway debut.

BTW, we got NFL player-turned-actor Devale Ellis and his wife out in NYC on Wednesday -- the 2 of them are co-producing "Othello" -- and they had nothing but glowing things to say about DW and JG.

Dua Lipa's latest outfit will get her fans feeling like they're "Levitating" ... 'cause she looked like she was floating while walking around New York City in a tight dress.

The singer-songwriter was out in the Big Apple Monday night for the 50th Chaplin Award Gala ... wearing an all-black, slightly see-through ensemble that clung to her frame.

Dua's skin seemed to show through the outfit ... shining through the sheer material at her chest and hips.

Olivia Rodrigo was ravishing in white at the Planned Parenthood Gala in NYC -- a glam-packed night with a purpose, where she showed up in full force.

The singer snagged the Catalyst of Change Award at the org's Spring Into Action Gala on Thursday -- stunning in a sleek white cut-out halter dress and silver heels as she confidently strutted up to the stage like a total vision.

Olivia spoke passionately about advocating for women’s and girls' rights over their bodies on stage, saying it breaks her heart to think about oppressive laws and outdated policies that could stop some girls from chasing their dreams the way she’s been able to.

Hailey Bieber hit up L.A.'s Daily Front Row's 9th Annual Fashion Awards Thursday night, where she gave Justin Bieber his flowers ... thanking him for backing her from day one, as she scooped the Beauty Innovator of the Year award.

Justin's been in full multitasking mode -- dropping religious posts, checking the paps, and still showing up strong for Hailey as she chases her dream ... though he was notably absent last night.

Hailey spoke about her Rhode Skin brand -- giving love to her friends for being her guinea pigs, and thanking her loyal customers, saying the brand wouldn’t exist without them.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are clocking in ... because they just got the TIME100 Gala ... and they look stunning.

Ryan's looking totally dapper in a tuxedo ... and Blake's glowing in a red dress, with a bunch of jewelry.

As we reported ... Blake raced past "influential person" and took on immortal status last week, because TIME named her a "TITAN" on its annual 100 Most Influential People of 2025 list.

Sam Asghari says he's worked with a few legends in his career already ... and one in particular has inspired him -- not with his words, but by his actions.

We caught up with the star at LAX on Friday ... and, we asked him about his fitness routine and any advice he might give to someone who wants to get jacked like him.

Asghari admits it's hard to maintain his body like he does ... and, quite frankly, it's not feasible for everyone for a variety of reasons -- but, he does it because he has to bring his A-game when he's around some film legends.

There goes JD Vance's shot at landing a roster spot on the Ohio State football team ... 'cause the Vice President just DROPPED the frickin' trophy as Donald Trump welcomed the Buckeyes to the White House to celebrate the Natty!

Check it out, the 2025 OSU winning squad was in Washington D.C. for a visit with POTUS ... to commemorate their big January victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

As the group -- football players, coaches, Trump, and Vance -- prepared to take a big group photo, JD attempted to pick up the trophy ... when the base gave way, careening to the ground (let's be honest -- it really wasn't Vance's fault).

Tuesday was a big night for style -- with Hailey Bieber, Julia Fox, and more proving just how wildly different (and fab) fashion can be at the 2025 Fashion Trust U.S. Awards.

Hailey served soft and elegant in a flowy side cut-out gown, while Julia Fox went full tilt in the opposite direction -- channeling a seriously creepy marionette doll vibe at The Lot at Formosa in L.A. Tuesday night.

Fergie showed up in head-to-toe black and proved you can never go wrong with a classic -- serving fierce, edgy angles like a total pro.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent some love to Alex Ovechkin on Monday ... after the hockey superstar broke Wayne Gretzky's longstanding all-time NHL goal record!

"I congratulate you on your outstanding record. You have surpassed legendary masters in the number of goals scored in National Hockey League regular-season games," Putin said of the Moscow-born athlete in a statement released by the Kremlin.

Putin described the historic accomplishment as "not only your personal success, but also a real celebration for fans in Russia and abroad."

Beyoncé giving fans the secret to getting flowing locks just like her ... pushing a new hair care product in a fabulous, low-cut outfit.

The singer-songwriter appeared in a clip for her brand CÉCRED -- posted Sunday -- holding a vial of amber liquid and then running her hands through her hair ... shaking it around to show its bounce and volume.

She's revealing quite a bit in the clip ... showing off her chest in a low-cut outfit -- before passing the bottle of CÉCRED to her mom, Tina Knowles, who passes it to the next person and so-on and so forth.

Lily James is babe driving fans wild with her hottest pics ... all of which we've compiled to celebrate the star's 36th birthday.

The "Baby Driver" star's always down for a beach day ... regularly lying out for some fun in the sun -- and leaving little to the imagination in her barely-there bikinis.

James also has an eye for fashion ... posing in some colorful threads here -- proving orange really is the new black!