Oscars 2025: Live Updates, Nominees, and Winners of the 97th Academy Awards

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The 97th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars 2025, is one of the most anticipated events in the entertainment industry, and this year's ceremony promises to be an exciting and unpredictable night. The Spanish-language musical Emilia Pérez leads the way with 13 nominations, including best picture, best actress, and best supporting actress. However, the film's awards chances were damaged after offensive historic tweets from its star resurfaced, making the race for best picture too close to call.

Other top contenders for best picture include Wicked, The Brutalist, Conclave, and Anora. The ceremony will be hosted by US comedian Conan O'Brien, and the show will start at 16:00 (PT), 19:00 (ET), and midnight (GMT). The Oscars 2025 will air live on Sunday, March 2, from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, and can be watched in the US on ABC and streamed on Hulu. UK viewers can watch on ITV and ITVX from 22:30 GMT. The ceremony will also feature performances by Doja Cat, Lisa from Blackpink, Queen Latifah, and Raye.

The Oscars 2025 red carpet pre-show will air on ABC-TV and stream live on Hulu beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT, hosted by actor and dancer Julianne Hough and television personality Jesse Palmer. The pre-show will highlight Oscar nominees, performers, and presenters, and provide a multi-view experience of the red-carpet arrivals. After the half-hour Oscars Red Carpet Show, the 97th Oscars will be broadcast live on ABC and stream live on Hulu at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The ceremony will also include a performance by Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who will perform a medley of songs from the film.

The list of nominees for the 97th Academy Awards includes:

• Emilia Pérez (13 nominations)
• The Brutalist (10 nominations)
• Wicked (10 nominations)
• Conclave (8 nominations)
• Anora (6 nominations)
• A Complete Unknown
• Dune: Part Two
• I'm Still Here
• Nickel Boys
• The Substance

The ceremony will also feature a tribute to the victims of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, which postponed the nominations twice. The Academy has done away with having the original song nominees perform during the ceremony, and instead, Wicked stars Erivo and Grande will perform a medley of songs from the film.

The 97th Academy Awards will be a night to remember, with many surprises and exciting moments. The ceremony will be attended by many celebrities, including presenters Halle Berry, Whoopi Goldberg, Robert Downey Jr, Cillian Murphy, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Emma Stone. The Oscars 2025 will also feature a performance by Doja Cat, Lisa from Blackpink, Queen Latifah, and Raye. With so many talented nominees and performers, this year's ceremony is sure to be an unforgettable night in the entertainment industry.

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