Mon, March 3, 2025

by: tyla

The Simpsons makes one very simple prediction about tonight's Oscars awards

Most famously, in 1999, an episode looking ahead saw Lisa Simpson voted for president, after which one of her advisors tells her, 'We inherited quite the budget crunch from President Trump' - seemingly predicting the father-of-five's transition into politics.

by: CNN

Oscars 2025: 'Anora' shines at the 97th Academy Awards

Anora" won best picture at the 97th Academy Awards, closing out a fairy-tale Oscars night for Sean Baker's raw and irreverent tale of a Brooklyn sex worker. "The Brutalist," "Wicked," and "Emilia Pérez" also picked up wins.

by: Tuko

Couple who broke record for longest kissing announces break up: "Very proud"

Ekkachai Tiranarat and Laksana, the couple who set the Guinness World Record for the longest kiss, have split after years of holding their 58-hour kissing action.

by: MSN

Hulu's Oscars Livestream Cuts Before End of the Show. Viewers Are Furious.

Hulu's Oscars livestream cut off just before the biggest moments of the night, leaving viewers streaming at home furious. In a moment that will surely go down in Oscars history—and certainly technical snafu history—the first-ever livestream of the Academy Awards left countless viewers seething when it cut out just seconds before the night's most anticipated moments: the Best Actress and Best Picture announcements.

by: MSN

Late Barbie Hsu's Estate to Be Distributed to DJ Koo and Family, But What About Her Ex-Husband?

The recent resolution of custody rights and asset distribution for the late Barbie Hsu means her estate will go to her remarried husband Koo Jun Yup, aka DJ Koo, and her family, rather than her ex-husband.

by: Mashable

Hulu's Oscars 2025 livestream ended before Best Picture, and I'm upset

Users report that Hulu's livestream ended before the final two awards of the night.
Sun, March 2, 2025

by: Variety

Michelle Trachtenberg, Shannen Doherty, Tony Todd Among Those Omitted From Oscars In Memoriam Segment

The Oscars In Memoriam segment celebrated entertainment figures who died in the past year, though Michelle Trachtenberg was omitted.

by: SheKnows

Olivia Wilde Goes Boho in a Completely Sheer Dress at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party

Olivia Wilde is always pushing fashion boundaries, and she certainly didn't hold back with her latest outfit. At the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, the 40-year-old actress went beyond sheer in her red-carpet look — there were no limits!

by: Mediaite

Kieran Culkin Goes Viral for Telling Wife "Let's Get Crackin' on Fourth Pregnancy During Oscar Acceptance Speech

Actor Kieran Culkin went viral on social media for his "pro-family" message during his acceptance speech at the Oscar ceremony. On Sunday evening, Culkin won the Academy Award for Best Support Actor for his role in the movie A Real Pain.

by: sinchew

Engineering marvel unveiled: Kai Tak Sports Park sets new standards in design and innovation

Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) officially opened on 1 March 2025 as the largest integrated sports and entertainment complex in Hong Kong, setting a new benchmark in design

by: Deadline

Conan O'Brien Mocks Streaming Culture With Satirical Sketch Featuring Cameo From Martin Scorsese

Are you tired of streaming movies from your couch? Conan O'Brien has a solution for you, with a satirical sketch featuring Martin Scorsese.

by: AOL

Oscars 2025: Complete Winners List (Updating Live)

Oscars are finally here and ready to crown some winners after a twisty awards season. Unlike last year when "Oppenheimer" dominated every major precursor, the 2025 circuit has seen a revolving door of frontrunners.

by: SPORTbible

WWE commentator slammed by fans for controversial reaction to US national anthem being booed by Toronto crowd

WWE Elimination Chamber: Toronto was the latest event north of the border that began with the home crowd booing the US national anthem, after fans at the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off booed the 'Star-Spangled Banner' in Montreal last month.

by: wjla

Oscars 2025: A full list of winners from the 97th Academy Awards

The 97th Academy Awards have kicked off at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. "Emilia Pérez" leads the pack with 13 Oscar nominations, but "Wicked" and "The Brutalist" are close behind. The 2025 Oscars opened with its biggest musical voices.

by: TechRadar

How to watch the Oscars 2025 and stream 97th Academy Awards FREE from anywhere tonight

It could be a big year for musicals with Emilia Pérez and Wicked leading the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards. Here's how to watch The Oscars 2025 online from anywhere.

by: rnz

Canadian private equity billionaire takes stake in NZME

Auckland-based Canadian private equity billionaire has taken a more than 9.3 percent stake in media company NZME. Jim Grenon is the founder of Calgary-based TOM Capital. He has interests in the media publication, The Centrist, and its sister website NZNE.

by: Indiatimes

SNL Cold Open ROASTS Trump-Zelensky Oval Office Tensions; Mike Myers SHOCKS As Musk | WATCH

SNL' wasted no time taking on the explosive Oval Office showdown between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, turning last week's heated Ukraine peace deal meeting into a hilarious cold open. James Austin Johnson's Trump took center stage,

by: Mumbrella

BBC Studios taps CNN for new local VP

BBC Studios has appointed a prolific media leader as its new Australia and New Zealand executive vice president and general manager of global media and streaming.Boasting more than 25 years of advertising sales,

by: Newsweek

Kourtney Kardashian Issues Rare Statement About Son Mason, 15, Amid Online Rumors

Kourtney Kardashian is taking a stand against false rumors circulating about her family — and she's not backing down when it comes to protecting her children. In a rare public statement shared on her Instagram Story on Sunday, March 2, the 45-year-old reality star addressed claims that her 15-year-old son Mason Disick had recently fathered a child.

by: tyla

Selena Gomez just turned up to the Oscars and everyone is saying the same thing

Selena Gomez made sure heads immediately turned in her directed as she rocked up to this year's Oscars red carpet. And as such, it looks as though thousands of fans of the star-studded soiree have had the same reaction. The 32-year-old is up for several awards at this year's 97th Academy Awards for her role in Netflix musical-drama, Emilia Pérez.

by: Newsday

The Latest: The red carpet is open ahead of the 97th Academy Awards

The red carpet is open ahead of the 97th Academy Awards, which are set to kick off at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles at 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific.

by: Forbes

Are The Oscars Headed For Irrelevancy?

A fractured Oscar race seems unlikely to change sagging telecast ratings. The bigger problem is the smart, small films the Academy likes to honor are becoming scarce.

by: CNN

Oscars 2025: The 97th Academy Awards

The 97th Academy Awards will feature the best of the year's movies in a star-filled show. The ceremony will be hosted by late night legend Conan O'Brien at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Follow for live updates.

by: EntertainmentNow

Lacey Chabert Reflects on 'Beautiful & Lovely' Colleague After Her Death

Hallmark star Lacey Chabert shared a beautiful message about former co-star Michelle Trachtenberg after learning of her colleague's death.

by: Click2Houston

Tributes pour in for R&B singer Angie Stone after her death at 63 in a highway crash

Fans are remembering R&B singer Angie Stone after her death at 63 in a weekend crash on a highway in Alabama while returning from a performance.

by: Mashable

John Cena finally turns heel and the internet reacts

John Cena has been especially beloved by children, who make up a large portion of his fan base. In fact, his popularity with the youth had been a major reason why WWE refused to turn him heel for the majority of his career. Cena actually holds the Guinness World Record for granting the most wishes for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

by: Yen

"Bad Company and Stubbornness Caused My Son's Downfall": Okumfour Kwadee's Mother Speaks

Okumfour Kwadee's mother has spoken out in an interview on United Showbiz about her son's struggles, blaming "bad company and stubbornness" for his predicament.

by: KTLA

Hollywood's biggest night is finally here

The biggest night in Hollywood has arrived, and KTLA 5 will have boots on the ground to bring you all the action. KTLA's Omar Lewis was almost all alone on the Oscars red carpet outside the

by: pinkvilla

Javed Akhtar jokes 'doosri pareshani mol lunga' after resolving years-long feud with Kangana Ranaut; 'she has committed that...'

Javed Akhtar and Kangana Ranaut recently ended their feud by resolving their prolonged legal battle. Now, the screenwriter joked, 'koi doosri pareshani mul lunga.'

by: Yardbarker

Chicago Cubs under-the-radar reliever named possible breakout star ahead of 2025 season

The Chicago Cubs bullpen was feast or famine last season. In the first half of the 2024 campaign, the Cubs relief corps suffered through a full-on collapse with key bullpen pieces Adbert Alzolay and Hector Neris failing and 2023 relief asset Julian Merryweather falling to injury.

by: Covers

MGM Resorts, BetMGM Expand Problem Gambling Partnerships

MGM Resorts and BetMGM are announcing several new partnerships on the eve of Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

by: Sportskeeda

WWE official breaks silence after being assaulted by Kevin Owens at Elimination Chamber

Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn was every bit the brutal encounter that was expected, with Owens coming out on top and seemingly ending their story at WWE Elimination Chamber.

by: CNET

Boox Note Air4 C Review: A Colorful Blend of E-Ink Tablet and E-Reader

This Android-powered digital notebook has features galore, but it's certainly a standout for readers, notetakers and multitaskers alike.

by: soapcentral

Bowen Yang responds to claims he played a role in Shane Gillis' 'SNL' firing

SNL cast member Bowen Yang recently defended himself against accusations that he was behind the termination of comedian Shane Gillis in 2019.

by: BBC

Slovakia and Czechia at home with BBC Studios' domestic thrillers

First international format license agreed with Slovakia for Smother and Doctor Foster to be remade in Czechia BBC Studios continues to be one of the top scripted format distributors in the world owing to the incredibly crafted stories and characters within in our catalogue,

by: pinkvilla

Liam Payne's Family Lashes Out Against Scrutiny Regarding One Direction Singer's Death ...

Liam Payne's family has spoken out against the media coverage surrounding his death, calling it harmful and overwhelming. Here's everything you need to know.

by: legit

Actress Ayo Adesanya Opens Up on Domestic Abuse in Her Relationship: "I Stayed There for Ten Years"

Ayo Adesanya has sparked reactions after sharing how she was dealt with by her son's father. She stayed for ten years, and some colleagues tried to fight for her.

by: Metro

Experts are warning that the incest on The White Lotus is 'dangerous and damaging'

The White Lotus is the latest TV show to feature an incest storyline, an increasingly common trend in popular media - one that experts are warning could have dire real-world consequences. Mike White's acerbic, pitch-black comedy series is no stranger to pushing boundaries, but all signs point to season three taking things to a whole new level.

by: People

Streakers, X-Rated Movies and LSD: The Craziest Tales in the History of the Oscars

On the eve of the 97th annual Academy Awards, let's revisit some of the wildest things that have ever gone down in the name of the little golden man

by: Tuko

Angie Stone: Renowned American Songwriter Killed in Road Accident

R&B and soul legend Angie Stone died at 63. The No More Rain singer, known for her powerful voice and hits like Wish I Didn't Miss You, leaves behind a legacy.

by: briefly

DJ Sbu and Radio 2000 make unexpected move after radio host's resignation

DJ Sbu announced his Radio2000 return after announcing his resignation the same week. The radio hosts' fans speculated about his mysterious comeback.

by: FilmiBeat

Entertainment Highligtts March 1: Crazxy Box Office Collection Day 1, Hina Khan Shares Health Update With Pics

Amid the battle with stage 3 breast cancer, Hina Khan has been doing really hard work to maintain a healthy life. The famed television actress recently shared a bunch of photos on her Instagram where she is seen exhausting herself in the gym.

by: Tuko

Worst Dressed? Eve Mungai, 2mbili Fail to Impress with Their Fashion at the Bahatis' Big Day

Bahati and Diana Marua's event saw some celebrities miss the fashion mark, with 2mbili, Carlos, and Mungai Eve among the worst-dressed at the high-profile affair.

by: Firstpost

Rise//Del: India's first multi-disciplinary conference returns for a second season

The Auditorium, DLF Cyber Park, Gurugram. The ultimate platform for creators, entrepreneurs, and musicians to connect and grow, this dynamic three-day event will feature over 70 speakers across 20 panels,

by: Mint

Rasha Thadani, Yashvardhan Ahuja dance to Raveena Tandon-Govinda's iconic Bollywood song | Watch

Rasha Thadani and Yashvardhan Ahuja danced to the iconic Bollywood song from Dulhe Raja, which went viral with nearly 5 million views. Fans expressed excitement for their chemistry and potential film pairing.

by: LifestyleAsia

Timothee Chalamet's dating history is anything but 'a complete unknown': Details inside

Decoding Hollywood heartthrob Timothée Chalamet's dating history and past relationships, from Lily-Rose Depp to Kylie Jenner.

by: MSN

Julie Anne San Jose, Darren Espanto team up for 'PBB Celebrity Collab' theme song

The much-anticipated season held its media conference on Saturday, March 1, where they revealed more surprises, including the collaboration between Julie Anne San Jose and Darren

by: Zawya

Ramadan In Dubai announces a citywide programme of vibrant cultural experiences

Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), is responsible for developing Dubai's retail and festival sectors and supporting the positioning of Dubai as a world-class tourism destination with year-round family entertainment, shopping and events.

Are The Oscars Headed For Irrelevancy?

A fractured Oscar race seems unlikely to change sagging telecast ratings. The bigger problem is the smart, small films the Academy likes to honor are becoming scarce.

The article from Forbes, published on March 2, 2025, discusses the potential decline in relevance of the Oscars. It highlights several factors contributing to this trend: the Academy's struggle to keep up with the rapidly evolving film industry, including the rise of streaming services, changes in audience preferences, and the diversification of content. The Oscars are criticized for being out of touch with modern viewers, particularly younger audiences who engage more with digital and social media platforms. The piece also notes the Academy's efforts to adapt, such as diversifying its membership and recognizing more international films, but questions whether these changes are enough to maintain the Oscars' cultural significance. Additionally, the article touches on the impact of controversies, like #OscarsSoWhite, and the competition from other awards shows that might be more in tune with contemporary cultural shifts.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/dbloom/2025/03/02/are-the-oscars-headed-for-irrelevancy/