What to know ahead of the 2025 Oscars

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 4d

'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 - 4d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 14h

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

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

Inc. - 10h

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 - 9h

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 - 9h

What now for Wembanyama and the Spurs?

From the draft to the playoff race, here's how Victor Wembanyama's injury affects the NBA.

ESPN - Feb. 21

What it's like to live in Greenland

Yahoo News - 6d

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

The Independent Spirit Awards are today. Here’s everything you need to know

Oscar nominees like Mikey Madison, Demi Moore and Sebastian Stan will be making a stop by the beach for the Film Independent Spirit Awards where all are up for acting awards

ABC News - Feb. 22

Taking out a HELOC this March? 3 things to know about the draw period

Before taking out a HELOC this March, be sure to first understand a few big things about the draw period.

CBS News - 2d

3 things to know before opening a long-term CD this March

Planning on opening a long-term CD in March? Find out what you need to know before locking in your rate.

CBS News - 2d

Pokemon Champions: Everything We Know About The Battle-Focused Game

As part of a big Pokemon Presents showcase event, The Pokemon Company made a series of announcements , including a brand-new game: Pokemon Champions.. It's a new Pokemon game focused exclusively ...

GameSpot - 2d

Costco gold: Everything to know about buying the metal at the retail chain

Costco offers physical gold bars and coins, but weigh the pros and cons before buying from the retailer.

CBS News - 1d

Is Price Gouging Part of Rising Egg Prices? Officials Want to Know

Consumer advocates, Democratic legislators and an FTC official call for an investigation into why the average price for a dozen eggs is now $4.95, squeezing restaurants and household shoppers.

Inc. - 1d

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 - 5h

Xbox Pushes Ahead With Muse, a New Generative AI Model. Devs Say ‘Nobody Will Want This’

One developer responds to the release of Muse: “We are implicitly empowering a class of people who own these tools and don’t give a fuck about how they reshape our lives.”

Wired - Feb. 19

Trump calls US hockey team ahead of 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada

President Donald Trump has called the U.S. hockey team to wish players good luck ahead of their 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada

ABC News - Feb. 20

Ahead of rivalry clash, Dusty May recalls how Tom Izzo won his respect

While Izzo remains a stalwart fixture at Michigan State, Michigan's May is getting his first taste of the tense competition between the two schools on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20