Who Hosted the 2025 Oscars All about Host Conan Obrien

The German baroness who dreamt of a ‘museum temple’ — and created the Guggenheim

Hilla von Rebay — a brilliant painter in her own right — was instrumental in shaping one of the great American institutions

Financial Times - 1d

The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells: What to know and who to watch

Who will win with Sinner out? How will Keys follow up her first major title? Answering the big questions as the BNP Paribas Open begins Wednesday.

ESPN - 1d

The billionaire elite who answered Trump’s call on Panama Canal

How Li Ka-shing, Larry Fink and Adebayo Ogunlesi struck a $22.8bn ports deal within weeks

Financial Times - 1d

Who is Al Green, congressman from Texas removed from Trump's speech?

Rep. Al Green, a Texas Democrat, was escorted from the chamber Tuesday night for shouting during President Trump's 2025 address to a joint session of Congress.

CBS News - 1d

Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: 9 hitters who could blow past their ADPs

Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie digs deep to identify key hitters with huge sleeper potential.

Yahoo Sports - 23h

'This is not normal': Who held up the protest sign before Trump's speech?

Just over the president's shoulder you may have spotted a small, handwritten sign. It read, "This is NOT Normal," in black ink.

The Hill - 21h

'Who needs a number nine?' - How Arsenal scored seven without striker

Nedum Onuoha analyses Arsenal's record-breaking 7-1 victory over PSV in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.

BBC News - 19h

In search of the South Pacific fugitive who crowned himself king

Noah Musingku made a fortune with a Ponzi scheme and then retreated to a remote armed compound in the jungle, where he still commands the loyalty of his Bougainville subjects. One autumn morning, I ...

The Guardian - 12h

New Zealand fires envoy to UK who questioned Trump's grasp of history

Phil Goff asked if Trump "understands history" as he contrasted him with Sir Winston Churchill.

BBC News - 9h

Who Paid for Trump’s Transition to Power? The Donors Are Still Unknown.

President Trump has not made good on a promise to disclose who contributed to his transition effort.

The New York Times - 2h

Roy Ayers, Vibraphonist Who Injected Soul Into Jazz, Dies at 84

He helped introduce a funkier strain of the music in the 1970s. He also had an impact on hip-hop: His “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” has been sampled nearly 200 times.

The New York Times - 31m

Beyond 'Emilia Pérez': Inside 7 of the nastiest Oscar campaigns in history

Testy campaigns for the Oscars are something of a tradition and this year is no exception. With numerous controversies surfacing around multiple films and actors, this season is a particularly ...

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20

Why Dune: Part Two should win the best picture Oscar

Like its predecessor, Denis Villeneuve’s second instalment is a true blockbuster that harnesses the full power of the art form. It’s a beautiful film to behold. A common complaint I’ve heard about ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Oscars Rewind: How ‘American Beauty’ Lost Its Luster

At the 2000 Academy Awards, the film won five Oscars, including best picture. Then came 9/11, a tanking economy and Kevin Spacey.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Anaheim Ducks Recall Goaltender Oscar Dansk From San Diego Gulls

The Anaheim Ducks have recalled goaltender Oscar Dansk from their AHL affiliate San Diego Gulls, per the AHL's Transactions page.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

Moore and Chalamet are winners in last big awards show before Oscars

Pope selection drama Conclave took the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Guy Pearce: ‘I’m not going to win the Oscar – Kieran Culkin will’

The Brutalist star, up for an Academy Award for the first time, talks about awards fuss, living with his ex and making his new film Inside in an actual prison. Get our weekend culture and ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

Karla Sofía Gascón to attend Oscars despite tweet controversy

The Emilia Pérez best actress nominee will be at Sunday’s ceremony with Netflix paying for all expenses incurred. The Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón is reportedly set to attend this Sunday’s ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

'The Talent' author on the topsy-turvy Oscar season and (mostly) good vibes throughout

'If I'd written a novel about this year's best actress Oscars race it would have been rejected as beyond belief,' entertainment journalist Daniel D'Addario says of his debut novel, 'The Talent.'

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 25

Oscar nominees gather for a chummy night of cocktails, dinner and the annual class picture

Five days before the Academy Awards, nearly every nominee gathered for a cocktail reception, dinner and class picture that served as a sort of Oscars orientation

ABC News - Feb. 26

Why I’m Still Here should win the best picture Oscar

Walter Salles’s true-story drama reflects on a dark chapter from Brazil’s authoritarian past that has a chilling resonance for the world we live in today. There are many reasons Walter Salles’s ...

The Guardian - Feb. 26

Oscars producers promise fresh energy, big stars and surprises at the show

Last year’s Oscars was by all accounts a successful show, with memorable performances and unscripted moments, and a winning movie that most people had seen

ABC News - Feb. 26

Make your Oscars predictions — and see how they compare to our film experts'

The Associated Press’ film writers have made their Oscars predictions in every category, ahead of Sunday’s ceremony

ABC News - Feb. 26

What can we learn from this year’s anonymous Oscar ballots?

Will it be Anora or Conclave? Demi or Mikey? Brody or Chalamet? This year’s glut of secret ballots reveal who the winners might be. If you’re finding it harder than usual to get excited about the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 27

Obituary: Gene Hackman, Oscar-winning star of 'Superman' and 'Unforgiven,' dies at 95

Gene Hackman has died at 95 after he and his wife were found dead in their home Wednesday afternoon.

ABC News - 6d

How Yura Borisov of ‘Anora’ Went From the Kremlin to the Oscars

Yura Borisov, who is nominated for an Academy Award on Sunday, is pulling off a rare feat: pleasing audiences at home in Russia as well as in the West.

The New York Times - Feb. 27

Pamela Anderson on missing out on Oscars, ditching makeup and 'innocence' of Baywatch

The actress's career has enjoyed a recent resurgence thanks to a role in the film The Last Showgirl.

BBC News - 6d

Forget the celebrities. Meet L.A.'s small businesses that depend on the Oscars

Hollywood's biggest night is also a huge opportunity for production workers and small businesses around Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

WATCH: Remembering when Jennifer Lawrence was starstruck by Jack Nicholson at Oscars

Right after Lawrence won best actress in 2013 for “Silver Linings Playbook,” she was doing an interview with George Stephanopoulos backstage when Nicholson stopped by to pay his respects.

ABC News - 6d

Films, people with most Oscar wins, actors with most nominations: See the lists

Check out the films with the most Oscar wins, the people who have won the most Oscars, and actors who have garnered the most nominations.

ABC News - 6d

I Loved ‘Anora,’ but I Still Hope It Loses at the Oscars

“Anora” is neither pro-Russian nor anti-Russian. But its Oscar nominations have been portrayed as a national victory in Russia.

The New York Times - 5d

Official cocktails, wine being served at the Oscars to try at home

Get Oscars ready with the official cocktail being served at the afterparty and other industry expert watch party ideas, recipes and more.

ABC News - 5d

Low-key Oscars season hits small business in ‘traumatised’ LA

From make-up artists to DJs, Hollywood’s glitz industry feels the pinch in the wake of the catastrophic fires

Financial Times - 5d

How This Art Studio Brought the 1928 Oscar Trophy Back to Life

The studio uses a “lost” art to make the golden man.

Inc. - 5d

Best Picture Oscar Nominees: Behind the Scenes of ‘Anora,’ ‘Conclave’ and More

In these videos, directors walked us through pivotal scenes from their 2025 Academy Award-nominated films.

The New York Times - 5d

Oscars Audience Size Poses a Test of Hollywood’s Cultural Relevance

Worries about the award show’s TV viewership, a barometer of the industry’s influence, are rumbling through the movie capital.

The New York Times - 5d

The Observer view on the Oscars: a night of toe-curling embarassment awaits | Observer editorial

At such a juncture of history, Hollywood must deliver its best: melodrama, conspiracy, dreams – not to mention the films. There is a common complaint among film buffs that cinema, dominated by ...

The Guardian - 4d