Conan O'Brien to host 97th Academy Awards, marking his first time as Oscar emcee

Comedian Conan O'Brien will host the 97th Oscars on March 2, bringing his quirky humor and live TV experience to Hollywood's biggest night.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 8 hours ago

Conan O'Brien tapped to host the next Academy Awards

Emmy-winning late-night talk show host and podcaster Conan O'Brien will host the 97th Academy Awards, the organization behind the ceremony announced Friday.

Conan O'Brien will host the 2025 Academy Awards

"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.

Conan O'Brien to Host the Oscars

The former late-night host will succeed Jimmy Kimmel, an Academy Awards regular.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 hours ago

Oscars taps Conan O'Brien as new host

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Conan O’Brien Named Next Host of the Oscars

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Top stories - The New York Times - 3 hours ago

Conan O’Brien announced as 2025 Oscars host

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