2025 Oscars TV audience declines from last year to 18 million viewers

"Anora" wins five Oscars, but lack of big box office films among this year's nominees hurt ratings

Los Angeles Times - 7h

Chargers, defensive back Elijah Molden agree to three-year extension worth $18 million, per reports

After being acquired in a trade from the Titans, Molden had a career year with the Chargers

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Hollywood diversity in decline despite audience demand, study finds: 'The writing was on the wall'

Despite the popularity of films like 'Wicked,' opportunities for people of color in Hollywood declined in 2024, according to the latest UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Watch highlights from the 2025 Oscars in 3 minutes

Watch moments from the 97th Academy Awards, where the independent film "Anora" snagged five awards, including best picture, best director, and best actress in a leading role, Mikey Madison. Kieran ...

NBC News - 1d

WATCH: The biggest moments from the 2025 Oscars

ABC News’ Zohreen Shah and contributor Kelley Carter break down the wins and performances from Hollywood’s biggest night.

ABC News - 16h

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 - 2d

Hulu technical glitches mar Oscars' streaming debut for many viewers

More than 33,000 users reported an inability to log onto Hulu just as the 97th Academy Award telecast was set to begin. Thousands more saw their stream abruptly end before the best picture award.

Los Angeles Times - 14h

Watch: The best moments from SAG awards - the last big event before Oscars

Conclave and Shogun took the top honours in film and TV while Jane Fonda accepted a lifetime achievement award

BBC News - Feb. 24

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 - 4d

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 fires. Anora dominates the Oscars — here’s the complete list of winners . The ...

The Guardian - 1d

How the 2025 Oscars have a chilling resemblance to the real world this year

At this year's Oscars, cinema appears to imitate real life as movies like “Conclave,” about the search for a new pope, take center stage while Pope Francis remains hospitalized. NBC’s Chloe Melas ...

NBC News - 2d

TV viewers irate after ABC's Kentucky-Auburn broadcast goes out for more than 30 minutes

The broadcast cut out abruptly as Auburn's Johni Broome spun for a layup with just over 12 minutes to go in the second half.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

4 Nations Face-Off: USA-Canada championship hockey game draws record 9.3 million viewers on ESPN

Only the 2010 Vancouver Olympics Gold Medal match between the USA and Canada drew a larger audience at 27.6 million for NBC.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

U.S.-Canada 4 Nations Hockey Final Draws a Record 9.3 Million Viewers

Canada’s 3-2 victory in overtime over the United States topped the previous most-watched N.H.L. game in 2019 at 8.9 million.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

Oscars 2025: All the behind-the-scenes moments from Hollywood's biggest night

Check out some behind-the-scenes images from the 2025 Oscars.

ABC News - 1d

The top 8 takeaways from the 2025 Oscars, according to those who were there

Our team on the ground at the 2025 Oscars reflects on the night's key moments — some of which you didn't see on TV.

Los Angeles Times - 22h

Oscars 2025 recap: Biggest moments from the 97th Academy Awards

A recap of the 2025 Oscars, including all the winners and the biggest moments from the 97th Academy Awards.

ABC News - 17h

WATCH: The best fashion from the 2025 Oscars red carpet

Style experts Bevy Smith, Joe Zee and Tiffany Reid break down the standout looks from the 97th Academy Awards.

ABC News - 17h

Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2025: All the looks from the red carpet

Stars arrived at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party following the 2025 Oscars Sunday night.

ABC News - 12h

2025 NFL free agency: Bengals cut ties with three-year starter in move that frees up $8 million in cap space

Alex Cappa shouldn't have a hard time finding a new team

CBS Sports - 16h

Christianity in US stops decline after years of losses: Pew

The decline in the number of Americans who identify as Christian appears to be slowing down after years of losses, according to a Pew Research Center survey published Wednesday. The expansive ...

The Hill - 5d

South Koreans Are Having More Babies After Years of Decline

South Korea reported a rare increase in births last year as the country grapples with a dwindling population. Its fertility rate remains the world’s lowest.

The New York Times - 5d

Indians throng last day of Maha Kumbh festival that drew 663 million

Large crowds turned out in northern Indiafor the last day of the six-week Maha Kumbh Mela that drew a total of 663 million people seeking absolution of their sins by taking a dip in waters that ...

NBC News - 5d

Oscars 2025: Ben Stiller celebrates Knicks' comeback win from 97th Academy Awards

The 'Severance' director took to social media to celebrate the Knicks despite his presenting role at the Oscars

CBS Sports - 16h

WATCH: Who will win at this year's Oscars?

The Academy Awards mark the end of Hollywood's awards season, featuring the final red-carpet event. Millions expected to tune in to see which film wins Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress.

ABC News - 2d

After 18 Years, Apple Just Killed Off 1 of Its Most Iconic iPhone Features. It’s the End of an Era

The all-new iPhone 16e ditches the Home Button for good.

Inc. - Feb. 19

Block shares plunge 18%, for worst day on market in 5 years after earnings miss

Block had its worst day on the stock market since 2020 after the company reported an earnings miss.

CNBC - Feb. 21

This 18-Year-Old Steve Jobs Lesson Will Instantly Make You a More Effective Leader

During the iPhone launch, this overlooked moment reveals one of Jobs’ most important leadership qualities.

Inc. - 1d

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

Zoe Saldaña makes history with Oscars win: 'I will not be the last'

Zoe Saldaña made history at the Oscars when she won best supporting actress for her role as Mexican lawyer Rita Castro in "Emilia Pérez."

ABC News - 1d

NIH Research Grants Lag Behind Last Year’s by $1 Billion

After weeks of disruption to scientific federal grants, the National Institutes of Health has fallen behind in funding research into treatments for deadly diseases.

The New York Times - Feb. 18

Israel says West Bank operation will last for a year as it sends tanks to Jenin

Continued operation in Palestinian territory will leave 40,000 displaced people unable to return home. Israel has sent tanks to the West Bank city of Jenin, in the first deployment of its kind in ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

Record number of children died crossing Channel last year, says UN

Data from UN agency’s Missing Migrants Project should serve as ‘wake-up call’, say officials. A record number of children died in the Channel last year according to UN data shared with the Guardian ...

The Guardian - 6d

Pokémon boss believes series can last another 50 to 100 years

CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara speaks to the BBC about the future of the world's most valuable media franchise.

BBC News - 5d

Blackstone chief Schwarzman’s income eclipsed $1bn last year

Private equity group increased dividend payouts 18% in 2024, benefiting several top company executives

Financial Times - 3d

Asylum cases in Europe fell 11% last year. Here's a look at the numbers

Over 1 million asylum applications were made in the European Union, Norway and Switzerland in 2024, according to the EU asylum agency's annual report

ABC News - 1d

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 cropper. Anora dominates the Oscars — here’s the complete list of winners While the dominance of last year’s ...

The Guardian - 1d