Oscars 2025: The five leading best picture contenders and how they might win

From 'Anora' to 'Wicked,' best picture race takes shape without a clear front-runner

The race for the film academy’s top prize is starting to take shape, ranging from blockbusters (“Wicked") to buzzy art house projects (“Anora,” “The Brutalist”).

How Georgia Football Pulled Off What Might Be Its ‘Best Win of All Time’

Coming back from a 17-0 deficit at halftime and persevering through eight overtimes to come out victorious left players and coaches emotionally spent. For good reason.

Sports - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

10 reasons both Harris and Trump can be hopeful of victory

Polls suggest the race is deadlocked - but if one candidate pulls away, these factors could explain why.

Why these four Oscar contenders go the musical route

Sometimes a song is the only way to express the highs and lows of human emotions, say these film directors

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13

Conan O’Brien to host the 2025 Oscars

Comedian Conan O'Brien will host the 2025 Oscars, the Academy announced Friday.

How the road to the White House might lead through … Canada?

In a squeaker of an election, the 700,000 eligible US voters up north could determine who the next US president is. US elections 2024 – live updates Four years ago, the nail-biter US ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

NFL playoff picture: Chiefs lead AFC, Lions lead NFC postseason races after tight wins in Week 10

The NFL playoff picture is starting to take shape.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Conan O’Brien announced as 2025 Oscars host

Comedian and former late-night host will lead the Academy awards ceremony for the first time. Conan O’Brien has been announced as the host of next year’s Oscars.. The former late-night host and ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Oscars 2025: Early assumptions. True or false?

Will these five early award season assumptions pan out or fall by the wayside?

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 20

LA Dodgers spent big in free agency before winning big. The 2025 class might be even deeper

The Los Angeles Dodgers spent big last offseason before winning big this postseason, taking home a World Series title after committing more than $1 billion on players like Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu ...

Sports - ABC News - November 3

Oscars 2025: The pickings aren't slim, provided you take the time to look

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Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13

The 2025 Oscars BuzzMeter: What's getting the buzz so far?

Our panel of film experts is back to predict what contenders will be getting Oscar attention and to spotlight the films and talent they hope don't get overlooked in 10 Academy Awards categories.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 21

Naz Reid makes five 3-pointers and scores 25 points to lead Timberwolves to 114-93 win over Hornets

Naz Reid scored 25 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-93

Sports - ABC News - November 4

The Memo: Harris’s defeat jumbles picture for female Democratic contenders in 2028

Vice President Harris’s defeat in last week’s presidential election raises a thorny dilemma for Democrats as they look ahead to future election cycles, including the 2028 presidential race. Twice ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Is anyone going to beat the Lions in the NFC? It might be down to 2 viable contenders

The Lions look very good, and would be hard to beat at home in January.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

Kentucky is a title contender! Duke is doomed? Judging five early-season overreactions

Two weeks into the 2024-25 season, we're seeing potential championship contenders, hot seat names and more -- or are we? Will these trends last?

Sports - ESPN - November 17

With 'Dune' and 'Gladiator' sequels in the mix, are we back to hits winning the top Oscar?

Here are the 10 best picture winners with the highest box-office grosses

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13

Inside the 'Wicked' musical number that could win Ariana Grande an Oscar

Ariana Grande proves herself a 'modern-day Lucille Ball' with 'Popular,' the funniest number in 'Wicked.' The film's creative team explains how it all came together.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 5 days ago

Colman Domingo on his Emmy win, Oscar nod and starring in "The Madness"

From Emmy wins to Oscar nods, Colman Domingo reflects on his career and dives into his latest role in Netflix's "The Madness."

Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to 27-22 win over Giants for their best start since 1996

Sensational rookie Jayden Daniels threw two touchdown passes to Terry McLaurin, and the Washington Commanders beat the bumbling New York Giants 27-22 for their best start to a season in almost 30 ...

Sports - ABC News - November 3