Oscars 2025 everything to know: How to watch, who is hosting, predictions and more

Not Even DOGE Employees Know Who's Legally Running DOGE

Despite all appearances, the White House insists that Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE. US DOGE Service employees can’t get a straight answer about who is.

Wired - Feb. 18

How ‘Based’ Is Grok 3? + Robinhood C.E.O. Vlad Tenev on Markets for Everything + Vibecoding 101

“Elon Musk is willing to spend a phenomenal amount of money and basically do everything he can to stay with the head of the pack on A.I. progress.”

The New York Times - Feb. 21

‘The bot asked me four times a day how I was feeling’: is tracking everything actually good for us?

Gathering data used to be a fringe pursuit of Silicon Valley nerds. Now we’re all at it, recording everything from menstrual cycles and mobility to toothbrushing and time spent in daylight. Is this ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

'He thought of everything': How Mookie Betts' offseason could cement him at shortstop

After an interrupted attempt last year, Betts is again the Dodgers' starting shortstop -- and this time he has a plan.

ESPN - 6d

WATCH: What you need to know about the 97th Academy Awards

ABC News' Whit Johnson breaks down what you need to know ahead of the 97th Academy Awards. Ten best picture nominees, five for best director and 20 hopefuls competing for the acting honors.

ABC News - 6h

Oscars 2025: The quirks, record breakers and possible winners

When was the last time two musicals were up for best picture? And could Adrien Brody break a record?

BBC News - 5d

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande to perform at 2025 Oscars

After weeks of rumors, “Wicked” co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are officially set to hit the stage at the 2025 Academy Awards. The Oscars, hosted by Conan O’Brien, airs this Sunday.

NBC News - 5d

Behind the scenes with the best actor nominees for the 2025 Oscars

Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best actor at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees. The 2025 Oscars will be presented on Sunday, March 2.

CBS News - 4d

Behind the scenes with the best actress nominees for the 2025 Oscars

Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best actress at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees. The 2025 Oscars will be presented on Sunday, March 2.

CBS News - 3d

Oscars 2025: The 'Emilia Pérez' controversy explained

All the controversies surrounding the film "Emilia Pérez" explained ahead of the 2025 Oscars.

ABC News - 2d

Behind the scenes with the best picture nominees for the 2025 Oscars

Watch scenes from the films nominated for best picture at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees. The 2025 Oscars will be presented on Sunday, March 2.

CBS News - 5h

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep Guide: Mocks, rankings, tiers, sleepers, Dynasty -- your index to everything

Everything you need to dominate your draft, all in one place

CBS Sports - 1d

WATCH: Conan O’Brien rolls out the Oscars red carpet

The host of the 97th Academy Awards was eager to help roll out the iconic 900-foot-long carpet to kick off the final countdown to Sunday’s show.

ABC News - 3d

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 - 2d

WATCH: Interviews of this year's favorite celebrities looking to win an Oscar

ABC News’ Linsey Davis takes a look back at the interviews with a few of the nominees hoping to take home an Oscar Sunday night.

ABC News - 4h

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 - 1d

Behind the Scenes at Oscars Rehearsals With Oprah, Emma Stone and More Presenters

Oprah Winfrey, Goldie Hawn and Whoopi Goldberg showed up for a run-through the day before the ceremony.

The New York Times - 1h

WATCH: How to add joy to your life

Joy can improve your mental health, lower stress, and help you feel calm. ABC News' Jaclyn Lee breaks down the steps you can take to add joy to your life.

ABC News - Feb. 18

How to watch the NFL Draft Scouting Combine this week

The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine is here - find out how to watch some of college football's biggest names prep for the NFL.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

How making, and watching, movies has changed

Moviewatching in the 21st century is decidedly different than in Hollywood's Golden Era – and so is moviemaking. But did the rise of streaming services, and the ability to watch movies on mobile ...

CBS News - 7h

Three essential things to know about microplastics – and how to avoid them

Microplastics can’t be avoided completely, but even small steps in the right direction can help significantly. Sign up for our Detox Your Kitchen newsletter On a recent trip to New Orleans, ...

The Guardian - 1d

How to Do More With Less by Following DeepSeek’s Playbook

Do you actually need more money, or do you need to start innovating?

Inc. - 1d

Microsoft Hosted Explicit Videos of This Startup Founder for Years. Here's How She Got Them Taken Down

Breeze Liu has been a prominent advocate for victims. But even she struggled to scrub nonconsensual intimate images and videos of herself from the web.

Wired - Feb. 20

How a low-profile federal board could host appeals for thousands of fired government workers

Thousands of federal workers fired in recent days by the Trump administration may be able to use an appeals process to get reinstated in their jobs — and potentially receive back pay.

NBC News - 6d

The 25 M.L.B. Rookies Who Will Shape the 2025 Season

These prospects may be new to the big leagues, but they should still deliver plenty of value, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 6d

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

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 - 3d

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

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

Inc. - 1d

WATCH: Top vehicle picks of 2025 revealed

ABC News chief transportation correspondent Gio Benitez exclusively announces the highest-rated Consumer Reports car picks and top scores.

ABC News - 5d

Here’s when Vital Farms predicts it will be selling more eggs

The company will continue to invest in brands and supply-chain capabilities as it targets $1 billion in sales by 2027.

MarketWatch - 2d

David Johansen, Who Fronted the New York Dolls and More, Dies at 75

In the 1970s, he and the transgressive Dolls were proto-punk pioneers. He later refashioned himself as the pompadoured lounge lizard Buster Poindexter.

The New York Times - 1d

Oscars 2025: best actor nominees – awards, interviews and what their chances are

What to know about the actors nominated for the Academy Awards’ biggest acting prize, along with the Guardian’s reviews and interviews. Full list of nominations Want more? Our guide to the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Oscars 2025: best director nominees – reviews, interviews and chances for victory

All you need to know about the five directors in the running for the Academy’s prestigious film-making prize, along with reviews of their nominated films, interviews and the awards they’ve earned ...

The Guardian - 5d

Oscars 2025: best actress nominees – awards, interviews and what their chances are

What to know about the actors nominated for the Academy Awards’ biggest acting prize, along with the Guardian’s reviews and interviews. Full list of Oscar nominations Want more? Our guides to ...

The Guardian - 4d

Where to Stream 2025’s Best Picture Oscar Nominees

Wicked, Anora, The Brutalist—many of this year’s Academy Award nominees are available to watch online. Here’s where to steam the 2025 Oscar movies.

Wired - 4d

Oscars 2025: There’s Something Weird About the Best Picture Nominees

Or with the 10 best picture nominees, at least. But what seems clear is that Hollywood is celebrating the kinds of movies it doesn’t make. (Weird, right?)

The New York Times - 2d

Behind the scenes with the best supporting actor nominees for the 2025 Oscars

Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actor at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees. The 2025 Oscars will be presented on Sunday, March 2.

CBS News - 2d

A Wicked shame! In 2025, blockbuster success spells Oscars failure

The Oz-set blockbuster, plus the Inside Out and Dune sequels, packed out cinemas but won’t win best picture at Sunday’s Academy Awards. Box-office success is a strong indicator of Oscars failure at ...