As the Academy Awards approach, Envelope editor in chief Matt Brennan previews the last issue before Hollywood’s biggest night. This special Feb. 26 edition promises an inside look at the season’s frontrunners and the final days leading up to the 2026 Oscars.

Music bears a profound power to let us express our true selves. This piece, drawn from Image’s Revelry issue, underscores how mixtapes can capture our collective and personal celebrations in ways that words alone cannot.

Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times, has announced plans to take the storied publication public, aiming to “democratize” its ownership and allow the public to become stakeholders.