5 h. ago Fires, frocks and the president who must not be named: my very weird night in the Oscars cheap seats

After the horror of the LA wildfires and with the world in uproar, some had called for the show not to go on. But up in the mezzanine with the shouty hoi polloi, I saw that hope really does spring eternal hereOscars 2025: Brody beats orchestra, Brits keep it classy and Kieran Culkin botches his big momentIt’s the calm before the storm of the 97th Academy Awards and the announcer, Nick Offerman, is rehearsing his lines on the auditorium’s PA system. He introduces the nominees and trails the potential stories. He says: “Conclave won six awards tonight, including best picture,” and then pauses a moment to allow this momentous result to sink in. Upstairs at the Dolby theatre in Hollywood, the early arrivals have barely had time to get a drink in their hands. Now, all at once, they look stricken and cast nervous glances back and forth. Is Offerman joking, or has he just emitted white smoke by electing Edward Berger’s papal thriller? The Oscars don’t even start for another two hours and t...

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9 h. ago Oscars 2025's biggest moments: From Adam Sandler storming out to Kieran Culkin’s baby pact

The 2025 Oscars had the internet in a frenzy, delivering shocking wins, major snubs, and unforgettable fashion moments on Hollywood’s biggest night.

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10 h. ago Kieran Culkin passionately kisses wife Jazz Charton after baby confession as Adrien Brody shares sweet moment with his dad as they lead winners at Oscars Governors Ball

The Governors Ball takes place in the Ray Dolby Ballroom immediately after the Oscars ceremony and sees stars indulge in incredible dinner and drinks.

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10 h. ago Who is Kieran Culkin's wife Jazz Charton, as actor references child bet in Oscar acceptance speech?

A Real Pain star wins Best Supporting Actor but that was only the start...

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12 h. ago Kieran Culkin leaves wife aghast as he asks for another child on Oscars stage

‘Let’s get crackin’ on those kids,’ said ‘Succession’ actor

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12 h. ago Key Oscar moments, from Zoe Saldaña's emotional win and 'Oz' opening to Kieran Culkin's baby wish

After accepting the Oscar for best supporting actress for her work in “Emilia Pérez,” Zoe Saldaña spoke emotionally about her family and her grandmother, tearing up during her speech

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13 h. ago Jeremy Strong’s reaction to Kieran Culkin’s Oscar win explained

Actors who play brothers in ‘Succession’ were both up for Best Supporting Actor at the Oscars

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14 h. ago Who is Mikey Madison as she beats Demi Moore to win Best Actress for Anora?

Mikey Madison, 25, beat Hollywood stalwart Demi Moore to take home the Best Actress Oscar for her role in the comedy Anora on Sunday night - but who is the American actress?

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14 h. ago Kieran Culkin's bleeped speech revealed after Oscars censored X

The 42-year-old won best supporting actor for the comedy-drama A Real Pain, written and directed by his co-star Jesse Eisenberg.

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14 h. ago Oscars 2025 big moments: Brody beats orchestra, Brits keep it classy and Kieran Culkin botches his big moment

The awards ceremony can’t escape Harvey Weinstein and a two fairytales come a cropperAnora dominates the Oscars — here’s the complete list of winnersWhile the dominance of last year’s Oppenheimer showed that big films will forever have their place at the Oscars, the Academy has increasingly gravitated to the smaller movie. Back in 2017, Moonlight became the best picture winner with the smallest ever budget (about $1.5m) and since then, films like Coda ($10m), Parasite ($11m) and Nomadland ($5m) have continued to bring indie films back to the main stage. This year, blockbusters like Wicked and Dune: Part Two might have scored major nominations but they had to settle for below-the-line wins, typically where bigger budget films have now tended to remain. The films that won above the line such as Anora ($6m), The Brutalist ($10m) and A Real Pain ($3m) relied on campaigns that stressed the importance of making a lot from a little and it meant that the night was ultimately another success...

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14 h. ago Key takeaways from Oscars 2025: Brody beats orchestra, Brits keep it classy and Kieran Culkin botches his big moment

The awards ceremony can’t escape Harvey Weinstein and two fairytales come a cropperAnora dominates the Oscars — here’s the complete list of winnersWhile the dominance of last year’s Oppenheimer showed that big films will forever have their place at the Oscars, the Academy has increasingly gravitated to the smaller movie. Back in 2017, Moonlight became the best picture winner with the smallest ever budget (about $1.5m) and since then, films like Coda ($10m), Parasite ($11m) and Nomadland ($5m) have continued to bring indie films back to the main stage. This year, blockbusters like Wicked and Dune: Part Two might have scored major nominations but they had to settle for below-the-line wins, typically where bigger budget films have now tended to remain. The films that won above the line such as Anora ($6m), The Brutalist ($10m) and A Real Pain ($3m) relied on campaigns that stressed the importance of making a lot from a little and it meant that the night was ultimately another success s...

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14 h. ago Edward Norton appears to swear after losing out to Kieran Culkin at Oscars 2025

Edward Norton appeared to swear after losing out to Kieran Culkin at the 2025 Academy Awards, as the Succession star continued his award season winning streak

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15 h. ago Oscar snubs: Songwriter Diane Warren misses out on win after 16th nomination

This time she was up for the prize for the track The Journey, which was used in the Netflix film The Six Triple Eight.

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16 h. ago Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison lead Oscar wins as Anora emerges victorious

Anora won five gongs, with The Brutalist winning three and Wicked winning two Oscars.

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17 h. ago Oscars 2025 live updates: Mikey Madison beats Demi Moore for Best Actress as Anora sweeps with five awards

This year’s Oscar nominees include Demi Moore (’The Substance’), Timothée Chalamet (’A Complete Unknown’), Kieran Culkin (’A Real Pain’) and Ariana Grande (’Wicked’)

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17 h. ago Oscars 2025 live: Anora sweeps awards with best picture, best director and best actress

At the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, Adrien Brody wins best actor for The Brutalist, while Zoe Saldaña and Kieran Culkin take prizes. Join us for full coverage• The complete list of winners• The red carpet – in picturesAnd now a special live update from the Guardian’s Xan Brooks at the Dolby theatre in Hollywood First trip to the Oscars. Impossibly glamorous arrival. Non-celebrity guests, I discover, access the Dolby theatre by walking around the police cordons, across a filling station forecourt and past a shuttered bowling alley to the theatre doors. This is perhaps what’s known unofficially as the Karla Sofía Gascón Entrance. But I’m now safely inside and have been handed a spring roll to eat. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Oscars 2025 live updates: Adrien Brody refuses to be played off after winning Best Actor

This year’s Oscar nominees include Demi Moore (’The Substance’), Timothée Chalamet (’A Complete Unknown’), Kieran Culkin (’A Real Pain’) and Ariana Grande (’Wicked’)

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18 h. ago Oscars 2025 live: Anora, Wicked and Emilia Pérez pick up early awards as Dune wins for sound and visual effects

Conan O’Brien is hosting the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Zoe Saldaña and Kieran Culkin take the supporting actress and actor prizes. Join us for full coverage• The complete list of winners• The red carpet – in picturesAnd now a special live update from the Guardian’s Xan Brooks at the Dolby theatre in Hollywood First trip to the Oscars. Impossibly glamorous arrival. Non-celebrity guests, I discover, access the Dolby theatre by walking around the police cordons, across a filling station forecourt and past a shuttered bowling alley to the theatre doors. This is perhaps what’s known unofficially as the Karla Sofía Gascón Entrance. But I’m now safely inside and have been handed a spring roll to eat. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Kieran Culkin's wife steals spotlight after he reveals her shocking promise in exchange for Oscar win

While accepting the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, Kieran Culkin reminded his wife of the promise she made if he ever won the coveted award.

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18 h. ago Oscars 2025 live updates: Latest winners as Zoe Saldaña wins best supporting actress for Emilia Pérez

This year’s Oscar nominees include Demi Moore (’The Substance’), Timothée Chalamet (’A Complete Unknown’), Kieran Culkin (’A Real Pain’) and Ariana Grande (’Wicked’)

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