• Sun, March 2, 2025

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: 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: 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: legit

Naira Marley and 7 Nigerian Muslim Celebrities Likely to Observe Fasting During Ramadan

As Muslims prepare for the 2025 Ramadan season, Legit.ng is celebrating celebrities who have been vocal about their faith and motivating followers during the fast.

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: pinkvilla

BTS' RM counts down 100 days to military discharge; Jimin and Jungkook get promoted to ...

BTS' RM shared a D-100 countdown post on Instagram, expressing eagerness for his military discharge. Meanwhile, Jimin and Jungkook have been promoted to Sergeant. Read more!

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Mumbrella

Forget pay TV, free-to-air is the only truly democratic form of media

Patrick Delany's recent comments about the anti-siphoning regime is the same narrow and self-serving perspective we have seen from pay TV since the anti-siphoning laws were first proposed in the 1990s.

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: 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: 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: Newsweek

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Bring Ethan Slater to Tears During 2025 Academy Awards

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's performance at the 97th Academy Awards left the audience as well as a special someone in awe.

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: MSN

Oscars 2025: Adrien Brody, Halle Berry Recreate Iconic Academy Award Kiss After 22 Years On Red Carpet; VIDEOS Inside

The 97th edition of the Academy Awards or Oscars turned into a nostalgic trip for fans of Adrien Brody and Halle Berry as a candid moment between the actors went viral on social media platforms. Before the commencement of the prestigious award ceremony,

by: MSN

Cape Town DJ threatened for 'not paying debt'

DJ Luwayne Wonder trends on social media after a video surfaces of him being confronted over an alleged loan, leading to clarifications about the nature of the debt.

by: Newsweek

Joe Alwyn Makes Rare Appearance at 2025 Oscars 2-Years Post Taylor Swift Split

The 34-year-old English actor stepped out at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday, March 2, marking one of his most high-profile appearances since his split from Taylor Swift in April 2023. Dressed in a classic black tux with a white dress shirt and black bow tie, Alwyn added a pop of sparkle with a jeweled brooch pinned to his lapel.

by: Mumbrella

Freemium is not the same as free and universal

Patrick Delany's recent comments about the anti-siphoning regime is the same narrow and self-serving perspective we have seen from pay TV since the anti-siphoning laws were first proposed in the 1990s.

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: 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: MSN

Hulu hit by outage during Oscars livestream

Reps for Disney and Hulu did not immediately respond to Entertainment Weekly's request for comment. Related: 2025 Oscars winners announced: See the full list (updating live) There

by: MSN

Daryl Hannah voices support for Ukraine on Oscars stage

The 64-year-old performer's brief remark came days after an explosive confrontation between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House.

by: MSN

Conan O'Brien's Oscars 2025 monologue receives mixed reactions, 'So deeply unfunny'

The Oscars 2025 is being hosted by Conan O'Brien, and airing live from Hollywood's Dolby Theatre. O'Brien made quite an entrance at the 97th Academy Awards, emerging from Demi Moore's split-open back in a skit spoofing The Substance,

by: MSN

Hulu users report issues during the 2025 Oscars

Unfortunately, some users reported issues accessing the service just as the award show began. Over 30,000 user-reported outages were being tracked by Downdetector as of roughly 7:15 p.m. ET, just after the Oscars began.

by: MSN

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's Giant Oscar Gowns Light Up Internet

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are the talk of the Oscars red carpet for their Wicked-inspired dresses, gowns that, while not defy gravity, defy the physics of whether they'll fit in a theater seat during the ceremony.

by: MSN

How to Watch Oscars: Live Stream 2025 Academy Awards, TV Channel

The 97th Academy Awards are finally here, bringing cinema's brightest stars, biggest surprises, and most glamorous moments to the stage on Sunday.

by: MSN

Where to watch the Oscars 2025: live stream 97th Academy Awards from anywhere, What TV channel?

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: MSN

Shekhar Suman Slams Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia Amid IGL Controversy: Inhe Desh Se Nikalo, Rangoon Bhej Do

The controversy erupted after remarks made by Allahbadia during a YouTube episode of India's Got Latent were deemed offensive and derogatory. The comments, which were made in a joking context, sparked widespread outrage.

by: MSN

Oscars 2025 live updates: Hollywood's biggest night begins as Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo open show

Hollywood's biggest night begins as Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo open show - This year's Oscar nominees include Demi Moore ('The Substance'), Timothée Chalamet ('A Complete Unknown'), Kieran Culkin

by: MSN

How Oscars Host Conan O'Brien and Wife Liza Powel Bring Romance to Work

Conan O'Brien has had quite the illustrious career, between hosting late night talk shows, performing stand-up comedy and launching his own media company, Team Coco. Well, as Conan prepares to host the 2025 Oscars on March 2,

by: MSN

Why Donald Trump Called Joe Rogan Out And Implied The Podcast Host Looked 'Weak And Frightened'

Donald Trump publicly told Joe Rogan to stop doing something he said made the podcast host look "weak and frightened"
  • Mon, March 3, 2025

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: 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: 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.

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

Full list of nominees for the Scope Awards 2025

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)

by: MSN

Influencer Lucy Guo sued for allegedly allowing child porn on her social media platform billed as OnlyFans 'minus the nudity'

High-flying "Miami party girl" and tech influencer Lucy Guo has been named in a class-action lawsuit alleging she and her subscription-based social media platform for influencers, Passes, knowingly recruited underage girls to create and distribute child pornography to members.

by: MSN

Sharlene San Pedro, nabili na ang kanyang P4.8M na dream car: "20 years in the making"

Sharlene San Pedro, a Filipina actress, has recently inspired a bunch of her fans and followers online after purchasing her 'dream car' for this year.

by: MSN

Here's who is narrating the Oscars this year - and his voice may be familiar

Many familiar faces walked across the stage at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday - Hollywood's biggest night of the year. And don't forget about the audience - which featured some of the most prominent actors and actresses in the world today.

by: MSN

Burna Boy: Kenyans react after Nigerian artiste allegedly bags KSh 128m from Nairobi concert

Burna Boy's KSh 128M concert in Nairobi marked a major event in Kenya's music scene, with Sauti Sol joining him on stage for a memorable performance.

by: MSN

Best Oscars 2025 moments, from Anora's sweep to Wicked performance

After a long and controversial awards season, the Oscars 2025 are in the bank. Under the stewardship of very solid host Conan O'Brien, the stars marched on to the stage of the Dolby Theatre for nearly four hours of surprisingly fun entertainment.

by: MSN

Young and the Restless Spoilers Video Preview March 3-7: Phyllis and Sharon Plot Their Escape

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.

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/

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