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“As we start from the first frame to the last, you’ll hear everything that says true to our themes of human connection, love, and the global community,” Bearden said.
Comedian Conan O’Brien is back for a second year to host the ceremony on Sunday, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Academy Awards cut K-pop speeches, draw criticism
The Netflix animated film *KPop Demon Hunters* made history by winning two awards at the U.S. Academy Awards, but controversy erupted after the acceptance speeches of its winners were abruptly cut short during the ceremony.
This year's Academy Awards will celebrate the incredible films of 2025 and the talent behind them in a grand ceremony, cherishing filmmaking, acting, production, music, and more. With one of the most incredible nominee rosters I've seen,
Ethan Hawke, a West Windsor native and Maya Hawke's dad, is nominated in the Best Actor category for his role as Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart in “Blue Moon.” The Sony Pictures Classics film's screenwriter, Robert Kaplow, a Westfield native who lives in Metuchen, is nominated for Best Original Screenplay.
Following the red carpet where A-listers showed off their top looks for the industry's most glamorous night of the year, host Conan O'Brien kicked off the main event with a comedic skit highlighting the night's top films.
The singer performed “I Lied to You” alongside Raphael Saadiq, backed by a stage filled Blues legends, contemporary artists, and the cast of ‘Sinners.’