Oscars 2025: The 97th Academy Awards
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It’s time for the 2025 Oscars: The 97th Academy Awards will feature the best of the year’s movies in a star-filled show. The ceremony will be hosted by late night legend Conan O’Brien at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Follow for live updates.
• Coming up: It’s almost time for the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, where the year’s best films will be honored. Late night legend Conan O’Brien is hosting the Oscars for the first time when the show gets underway at 7 p.m. ET. • What to watch for: It could be a night of surprises, with fewer clear frontrunners than past years. Keep an eye on architecture epic “The Brutalist,” the papal thriller “Conclave,” and the raw and irreverent “Anora” in some of the top races. Netflix’s “Emilia Peréz” enters the night with the most nominations, but may be weighed down by recent controversies. • Red carpet: The stars are making their grand entrances now at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Follow along for photos of all the best looks, and check out our red carpet fashion gallery. Actress and singer Ariana Grande turned heads on the Oscars red carpet in a dramatic satin and tulle Schiaparelli gown. With her hair pulled back and simple accessories, all eyes are on the dress, which was inspired by an archive lamp made by the Swiss sculptor and painter Alberto Giacometti, according to Schiaparelli. Grande’s dress appears to have been customized with a bluish-pink shade and glitter — reminiscent of her character in “Wicked.” Both Grande and co-star Cynthia Erivo are up for individual honors tonight for their roles in the box office smash.
