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.

Macaulay Culkin is not at all surprised that younger brother Kieran Culkin won his first Oscar at the 2024 Academy Awards: 'I cried.'

The 97th Academy Awards will kick off Sunday evening to celebrate the best movies of 2024 along with the people behind them.

Madison triumphed over Demi Moore for the Best Picture-winning drama "Anora," while Kieran Culkin, Zoe Saldaña, and Adrien Brody gave emotional speeches at the show.

Sunday truly belonged to a woman named "Anora." The independent film starring Mikey Madison walked away with five Oscars – the most of the evening – including honors for best actress, best director and the night's biggest prize of best picture.

Ten films walked away from the 97th Academy Awards with trophies, and some of them have been streaming for a bit while others have yet to land.

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.