Oscars 2025 preview: Races and big contenders to look out for

The 97th Academy Awards will be held tonight, hosted by Conan O’Brien. The list of nominees is stacked with stars, like Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, "Wicked" stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, and Demi Moore, who is favored to win best actress after receiving her first Oscar nomination at 62 years old. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports in this week’s Sunday Focus with what to watch for at the ceremony.

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Harrison Ford bows out of 2025 Oscars due to shingles diagnosis

Harrison Ford will no longer be taking the stage at tonight’s 97th Academy Awards.
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Many of this year's Academy Award best picture nominees are available to stream. Here's how to watch ahead of the 2025 Oscars this Sunday.
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Stars ranging from Ariana Grande to Cynthia Erivo and Fernanda Torres have made their arrival to the red carpet
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