Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan Make Headlines at the 2025 Oscars

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The 2025 Oscars ceremony was filled with surprises, including a rare appearance by Mick Jagger, who presented the award for best original song. In a humorous remark, Jagger revealed that he wasn't the first choice to present the award, and that the producers had initially invited Bob Dylan to do the honors. According to Jagger, Dylan declined the invitation, jokingly saying that the best songs of the year were in the movie A Complete Unknown, and that the producers should find someone younger. Jagger, being the quick-witted musician that he is, responded by saying "OK, I'm younger" and took the stage to present the award.

The award for best original song ultimately went to "El Mal" from the Netflix musical drama Emilia Pérez, which also saw Zoe Saldana win Best Supporting Actress. The ceremony was hosted by Conan O'Brien, who made several jokes throughout the night, including one about Bob Dylan's absence, saying that Dylan wanted to be there, but not that badly. The night was filled with other notable moments, including a touching interaction between Andrew Garfield and Goldie Hawn, and a Bond tribute that was widely panned by viewers.

In other news, Mick Jagger was spotted out and about with his girlfriend, Melanie Hamrick, at a pre-Oscars dinner party, where they were photographed together on the red carpet. Jagger, who is 81, and Hamrick, who is 37, have been dating since 2014 and have a son together, Deveraux Octavian Basil, who is now 8. The couple is known to keep their romance under wraps, but they were seen mingling with other celebrities at the event, including Adrien Brody and Colman Domingo.

The 2025 Oscars ceremony was a night to remember, with many notable moments and surprises throughout the evening. The award for best original song was one of the most highly anticipated categories, with nominees including "El Mal" and "Mi Camino" from Emilia Pérez, "Never Too Late" from the documentary Elton John: Never Too Late, "The Journey" from The Six Triple Eight, and "Like a Bird" from Sing Sing. The ceremony was also notable for its entertainment value, with many performances and tributes throughout the night.

Here is a list of the nominees for best original song:

• "El Mal" from Emilia Pérez
• "Mi Camino" from Emilia Pérez
• "Never Too Late" from Elton John: Never Too Late
• "The Journey" from The Six Triple Eight
• "Like a Bird" from Sing Sing

The winner of the award was "El Mal" from Emilia Pérez, which was a surprise to many, given the strong competition in the category. Despite the surprise, the ceremony was a success, with many notable moments and surprises throughout the evening.

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