Oscars joke writer Skyler Higley defended the Kendrick Lamar and Drake joke he wrote for the 97th Academy Awards monologue. He explained the joke was in reference to the cultural moment and that O'Brien was not taking sides in the rappers' feud.

The writer behind host Conan O'Brien's joke about Kendrick Lamar and Drake at the 2025 Oscars knew the line would elicit big laughs from the audience. During last night's telecast from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles,

Conan O'Brien is delivering a night full of laughs as the host of the 2025 Academy Awards ceremony, even poking fun at one of the biggest rap rivalries around — Kendrick Lamar and Drake. During the Sunday,

The 2025 Oscars honored the best in cinema from the past year Sunday night. The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, ended with "Anora" taking home the coveted trophy for best picture. "Anora" was the top film of the night, taking home five Oscars including best director for Sean Baker.

The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, returned on Sunday. Read the full list of winners.

As the event gets under way at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, follow along here as we update the list in real time. Other favorites from the pack include Sean Baker’s Anora, which comes in off the back of a Cannes Palme d’Or win and the top honor at the Producers Guild.

The film industry's best and brightest will be honored for their work last year in just a few short hours. Here's how to tune in.

It's the second year the Oscars are starting earlier in the hope that the best picture award will be announced before audiences go to bed. The best picture race has been a real horserace this year, with “Anora” and “Conclave” scooping up top awards at other shows in recent weeks.

Here's how to watch or stream the Academy Awards 2025. It's airing on ABC and Hulu. There are options to watch for free as well. Find out when it starts and how long it is.