Conan O’Brien’s preparation for his upcoming hosting gig at the 2025 Academy Awards has become something of a waiting game. News of his hosting debut arrived in November, but the comedian found his process disrupted in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. As a comedian, he’s ready and …
Read More »The 2025 Oscar Nominations Are Here: 'Emilia Perez,' 'The Brutalist,' 'Wicked' Lead
Emilia Pérez leads all nominees for the 97th Academy Awards, with Jacques Audiard’s audacious musical picking up 13 nominations, followed closely by The Brutalist and Wicked, with 10 each. Emilia Pérez, Wicked, and The Brutalist will all compete for Best Picture, along with Anora, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part …
Read More »Oscar Nominations 2025: Biggest Snubs and Surprises
Not everybody’s a winner — and some, shockingly, aren’t even contenders. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominations for the 97th Oscars this morning, and as usual, there were yelps of joy throughout the land: Big up The Brutalist! Viva Anora! You got in for Best …
Read More »Pharrell, Elton John, Lainey Wilson Land on Oscars' Best Original Song Short List
Songs by Pharrell, Elton John, and Lainey Wilson, as well as multiple selections from Emelia Pérez, have made the Oscars’ shortlist for Best Original Song. Pharrell’s “Piece by Piece,” the title track from his animated Lego biopic, made the cut, as did John’s “Never Too Late,” co-written with Brandi Carlile …
Read More »Rashida Jones Reads From the Speech Quincy Jones Wrote for His Honorary Oscar
Rashida Jones read from the speech her late father, Quincy Jones, was set to deliver upon receiving his honorary Oscar at the Motion Picture Academy’s annual Governors Awards. The ceremony took place last night, Nov. 17, two weeks after Quincy’s death at the age of 91. Rashida, joined on stage …
Read More »Conan O'Brien to Host 2025 Oscars
Conan O’Brien will serve as the host of the 2025 Oscars, the Academy of Arts and Sciences announced Friday. “America demanded it, and now it’s happening: Taco Bell’s new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme,” O’Brien quipped on social media. “In other news, I’m hosting the Oscars.” The former Late Night with Conan …
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