Oscars joke writer Skyler Higley defended the Kendrick Lamar and Drake joke he wrote for the 97th Academy Awards monologue. He explained the joke was in reference to the cultural moment and that O'Brien was not taking sides in the rappers' feud.

Conan O'Brien's opening monologue at the 2025 Oscars felt like a classic episode of his late-night show, full of self-deprecation, bizarre gags, and a touch of showmanship. The post Oscars 2025: The best jokes from Conan O’Brien’s opening monologue appeared first on Boston.

Conan O'Brien hosted the Oscars for the first time on Sunday and made quite the entrance. The 97th Academy Awards started off with a movie montage in tribute to Los Angeles after the devastating wildfires,

"Anora" was a film festival favorite that won over critics and ultimately took home best picture at the Oscars. It was not the BEST picture, though.

The film industry's best and brightest will be honored for their work last year in just a few short hours. Here's how to tune in.

It's the second year the Oscars are starting earlier in the hope that the best picture award will be announced before audiences go to bed. The best picture race has been a real horserace this year, with “Anora” and “Conclave” scooping up top awards at other shows in recent weeks.

Here's how to watch or stream the Academy Awards 2025. It's airing on ABC and Hulu. There are options to watch for free as well. Find out when it starts and how long it is.