ANDERSON — Live News A backstage bust-up at the 98th Academy Awards has rocked social...

Published: 12:02 am March 17, 2026
Updated: 7:04 pm March 17, 2026

A backstage bust-up at the 98th Academy Awards has rocked social media after Teyana Taylor accused a man of shoving her during the ceremony. The singer and actress didn’t hold back, sparking a fierce online storm.

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Teyana Taylor Slams Man for Pushing Her at Oscars

Shaky footage captured the fiery moment when Taylor called out the man. She said, “You’re a man putting your hands on a female. You’re very rude.” When pressed about the incident, she added, “Because he was putting his hands on a female, he literally shoved me.”

Social Media Erupts: Stunt or Serious?

The clip split opinion fast. Some slammed Taylor’s claims, with one commenter insisting, “Nobody touched her,” calling it a stunt to “make a scene.” Others rushed to her defence, saying, “Nobody should get touched without consent, especially on a stage like that.”

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Teyana’s Oscars Night: Hits and Misses

  • First-time Oscar nominee for Best Supporting Actress for One Battle After Another.
  • Lost the award to Amy Madigan, though her film took home Best Picture.
  • Her standing ovation for Madigan split viewers — some called it over the top, others cheered her sportsmanship.
  • Previously bagged a Golden Globe for the same role earlier this season.

Fashion Bombshell on the Red Carpet

Teyana turned heads in a custom Chanel gown featuring a crystal-beaded sheer bodice and a feathered black-and-white skirt. She topped the look with over 60 carats of Tiffany & Co. diamonds, including a stunning platinum necklace with an 18-carat emerald-cut diamond pendant. Style experts hailed her as one of the best-dressed of the night.

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The mysterious man’s identity remains under wraps. No formal complaints or official statements have been made.

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