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In the latest informal straw poll held last week to gauge which candidates have a shot of becoming the next UN Secretary General, every contender received an effective veto.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Swift’s country ballad “I Knew It, I Knew You” from “Toy Story 5” is an Oscar contender for original song.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

Former Tottenham and Switzerland defender Ramon Vega has said he intends to run, but it appears unlikely he will get the five letters of support from member associations let alone be a serious contender.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Watching a new Oscar contender: La Bola Negra is a sprawling Spanish epic that grapples with the links between fascism and homophobia.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

As they headed into the playoffs, many considered them a serious contender to win it all.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

While the top two contenders hail from the same movie, a separate oddity might open the door for another supporting actress to earn two nods in the category.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

“Ink” “As in the best picture category, ‘The Odyssey’ will certainly face off here against several of the strongest top contenders of the year: ‘La Bola Negra,’ ‘Dune: Part Three’ and ‘The Invite.’

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

To be contenders again, they need more than just talent.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

A dossier prepared by search firm Korn Ferry reveals candid, and at times controversial, ways recruiters assess contenders for top jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

The two remaining contenders were Ginger and Michael Froelich's dog, Arnold.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg