Events

For the first time in its history, the Academy Awards ceremony will be available for live streaming. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday that the 97th Oscars will be broadcast live on ABC and streamed live on Hulu on Sunday, March 2, 2025, starting at 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST. This move marks a significant step towards making the prestigious awards show more accessible to a wider audience. Viewers who prefer streaming platforms will now have the option to watch the ceremony live on Hulu, in addition to the traditional television broadcast on ABC. The entire telecast will also be available for next-day viewing on Hulu. Comedian Conan O'Brien will be taking the helm as host for the 97th Oscars, marking his debut in this role. Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang […]

Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, a 21-year-old from Denmark, has made history by becoming the first Danish contestant to win the Miss Universe crown. Theilvig, a dancer, entrepreneur, and animal rights activist, triumphed over more than 120 contestants in the 73rd edition of the pageant held in Mexico City. The competition showcased a diverse group of women, including Chidimma Adetshina, a law student representing Nigeria, who became the first runner-up. Maria Fernanda Beltran of Mexico, Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand, and Ileana Marquez of Venezuela rounded out the top five. Marquez, a 28-year-old mother, also made history as the first mother to be crowned Miss Venezuela. This year's pageant continued the trend of inclusivity, featuring contestants older than the previous age limit of 28, including Beatrice Njoya of Malta, the oldest finalist at 40. Theilvig's victory has sparked excitement on social media, with […]

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced Emmy-winning comedian Conan O'Brien as host of the 97th Academy Awards, marking a significant shift in the ceremony's hosting tradition. The veteran entertainer characteristically introduced his appointment with trademark wit, quipping, "America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars." O'Brien immediately set the tone for his upcoming hosting duties with a cleverly crafted social media video, in which he playfully confused hosting the ceremony with winning an Oscar, demonstrating the self-deprecating humor that has become his hallmark over three decades in entertainment. Industry veterans anticipate his unique brand of intellectual comedy and improvisational skills will bring fresh energy to Hollywood's most prestigious night. The appointment of O'Brien, a Harvard-educated comedy writer turned late-night icon, represents a strategic choice […]