2025 Oscars: Live Updates, Winners, and Red Carpet Fashion

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The 97th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are underway, and this year's ceremony promises to be an exciting event, with several highly acclaimed films competing for the top awards. The ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, will air live on ABC and stream live on Hulu for the first time. Viewers can also stream the Oscars on the ABC app or ABC.com by signing in with their television service provider credentials.

The red carpet pre-show, hosted by Julianne Hough and Jesse Palmer, will begin at 6:30 p.m. EST/3:30 p.m. PST and will feature red carpet arrivals, highlighting the nominees, performers, and presenters. Several networks, including ABC News and E! News, will offer hours-long red carpet coverage and pre-show content. Vanity Fair will also air its Oscar Party livestream at 12 a.m. EST/9 p.m. PST after the Oscars ceremony on its YouTube channel, featuring red carpet moments and celebrity interviews.

The nominees for this year's awards include "Emilia Pérez," "The Brutalist," and "Wicked," which lead the pack with 13, 10, and 10 nominations, respectively. Other notable nominees include "Anora," "Conclave," "A Complete Unknown," "Dune: Part Two," "I’m Still Here," "Nickel Boys," and "The Substance," all of which are vying for the Best Picture award. The list of nominees also includes:

• Best Picture: Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, I’m Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, Wicked
• Actor in a Leading Role: Adrien Brody, Timothée Chalamet, Colman Domingo, Ralph Fiennes, Sebastian Stan
• Actress in a Leading Role: Cynthia Erivo, Karla Sofía Gascón, Mikey Madison, Demi Moore, Fernanda Torres

The ceremony will honor the city of Los Angeles, showcasing its resilience in the wake of the wildfires that left at least 29 dead and destroyed thousands of homes. Conan O'Brien, who is hosting the Oscars for the first time, has promised to bring his unique brand of humor to the ceremony, and has even joked about shaving Stanley Tucci's chest during the show. With its diverse range of nominees and exciting performances, this year's Oscars ceremony is sure to be an unforgettable event, and a celebration of the best in cinema and entertainment.

As the night unfolds, viewers can expect to see stunning red carpet fashion, memorable performances, and heartfelt acceptance speeches. The 97th Academy Awards will be a night to remember, and a testament to the power of film to inspire, educate, and entertain. With its rich history and tradition of excellence, the Oscars remain one of the most prestigious awards in the entertainment industry, and a benchmark for excellence in filmmaking.