4 h. ago The Oscars were silent on Trump, diverging from protests of past years

No one uttered the US president’s name, and speeches bore few references to Gaza or Ukraine, focusing on the LA firesAnora dominates the Oscars — here’s the complete list of winnersThe 97th Academy Awards had one of the longest run times for the annual show in recent history, yet the least mentions of the current political climate – with not a single person uttering the name “Donald Trump”.While few people watch awards shows – least of all the Oscars – for political discussion, comments on world events have long been an expected part of the broadcasts. Trump himself has even weighed in on a show – at least once while it aired: last year, while campaigning for re-election, he posted on Truth Social and asked rhetorically whether there was ever a “worse host” than Jimmy Kimmel at the 2024 Oscars and criticized his opening monologue.Anora takes home best picture OscarAdrien Brody and Mikey Madison win best acting prizesKieran Culkin and Zoe Saldaña win supporting awardsAnora’s Sean Bak...

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5 h. ago Watch live: Oscars afterparty arrivals at Governors Ball as Anora wins Best Picture

Watch live as Oscar winners and nominees arrive at the 66th Governors Ball, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ official post-ceremony celebration in Los Angeles' Ray Dolby Ballroom on the top level of Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, 2 March.

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5 h. ago Watch: Oscars afterparty arrivals at Governors Ball as Anora wins Best Picture

Watch as Oscar winners and nominees arrive at the 66th Governors Ball, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ official post-ceremony celebration in Los Angeles' Ray Dolby Ballroom on the top level of Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, 2 March.

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5 h. ago Ethan Slater's Oscars red carpet interview branded 'hard watch' after he's asked about Ariana Grande

Ethan Slater's interview with Access Hollywood was branded a 'hard watch' by some viewers after he answered a question about his girlfriend, Ariana Grande .

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5 h. ago Oscars 2025: Mikey Madison, 25, beats Demi Moore to take home Best Actress award

The nominees for Actress In A Leading Role at this year's Oscars included Cynthia Erivo, Karla Sofía Gascón, Mikey Madison, Demi Moore and Fernanda Torres

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5 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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6 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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7 h. ago Watch Jeremy Strong’s sullen reaction as he loses Oscar to Succession co

Jeremy Strong appeared sullen as Kieran Culkin gave a shout-out to his Succession co-star while accepting the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor at the 2025 ceremony on Sunday, 2 March.

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8 h. ago Peter Straughan wins the best adapted screenplay Oscar for Conclave

The award follows previous triumphs at the Baftas, Golden Globes and moreOscars 2025 — follow live Academy Awards updatesSee complete list of winners and photos from the red carpetThe British dramatist Peter Straughan has won the Oscar for best adapted screenplay for his take on Robert Harris’s papal thriller Conclave.The writer, 56, has also won the Bafta, Golden Globe and Critics Choice award in this category for Conclave; he was previously Oscar-nominated for his 2011 adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.Watch or stream the OscarsReview our guides to best picture, actor, actress and directorPeter Bradshaw’s final predictions Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Oscars pays tribute to Los Angeles after devastating wildfires: ‘The work continues’

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande honor city in performance while host Conan O’Brien discusses fires in monologueOscars 2025 — follow live Academy Awards updatesSee complete list of winners and photos from the red carpetConan O’Brien briefly discussed the Los Angeles wildfires and “divisive politics” while delivering his opening monologue at the 97th Academy Awards.“The people of Los Angeles have clearly been through a devastating ordeal and this needs to be addressed,” O’Brien said. “In moments such as this, any awards show can seem self-indulgent and superfluous, but what I want to have us do is remember why we gathered here tonight.”Watch or stream the OscarsReview our guides to best picture, actor, actress and directorPeter Bradshaw’s final predictions Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Oscars 2025 live updates: Hollywood’s biggest night begins as Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo open show

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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9 h. ago Oscars 2025: Wicked star Cynthia Erivo shocks in bold look as Felicity Jones and Raye lead the British glamour on the red carpet

Cynthia Erivo led the British glamour as she arrived at the 2025 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday night.

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9 h. ago Kamala Harris silences rumors she's star guest at the Oscars as husband Doug shares behind scenes look at their watch party

Kamala Harris has shut down speculation she was set to make a surprise guest appearance at Sunday night's Oscars with a behind-the-scenes glimpse into her 'watch party' from home.

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9 h. ago Oscars 2025 live updates: How to watch 97th Academy Awards as stars walk the red carpet

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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10 h. ago How to watch the Oscars 2025: free channel and UK start time

The 97th Academy Awards are almost upon us and here is The Daily Star's guide to tuning in to watch the world's biggest superstars walk the red carpet and win the coveted golden statues

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11 h. ago How to watch the Oscars 2025 in the UK, what time they start

British stars Ralph Fiennes, Cynthia Erivo and Felicity Jones will be hoping for Oscar success in the acting categories at this year’s ceremony. - but will you be able to see the Academy Awards live in the UK?

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12 h. ago Oscars 2025 live: When and how to tune in as red carpet gets underway

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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15 h. ago How to watch the Oscars in the UK? British icons including Cynthia Erivo lead nominations

The Oscars are taking place later this week and a string of famous Brits are up for nominations, including Wicked star Cynthia Erivo

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15 h. ago Oscars 2025 LIVE: How to watch in the UK, nominations and who's hosting awards

The Oscars will take place later today with some of the biggest names in film flocking to Hollywood to celebrate their achievements with Emilia Pérez leading the nominations

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22 h. ago How to watch — and stream — the 2025 Oscars show and red carpet

It’s almost time to see how the biggest nailbiter Oscar season of recent years concludes

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