Your support helps us tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, the Independent is on the ground when the story develops. Whether it is investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or our latest documentary ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on American women who fight for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to analyze the facts from the messages.
At such a critical moment in American history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to send to journalists to speak on both sides of the story.
The independent is trusted by Americans across the political spectrum. Unlike many other quality news stores, we choose not to block Americans from our reporting and analysis with pay walls. We believe that quality journalism should be available to anyone paid by those who can afford it.
Your support makes the difference.
The 2025 Academy Awards are underway as Hollywood prepares to celebrate the best films and acting performances of the past year.
Sunday’s ceremony is hosted by Conan O’Brien, who takes over from Oscars stalwart Jimmy Kimmel.
Nominations were announced in January, with Netflix’s divisive musical Emilia Pérez Lead the package to 13 nominations and set a record for a non-English film. Meantime The brutalist and Evil Tied with 10 nominations by piece. A complete unknown and Concept followed with eight mentions each.
In the acting categories, Demi Moore (The substance), Timothée Chalamet (A complete unknown), Kieran Culkin (A real pain), and Ariana Grande (Evil) is one of the nominees.
Emilia Pérez The star Karla Sofía Gascón will also attend after attending most of the awards season because of her racist tweet controversy.
There is likely to be some kind of tribute to the film icon Gene Hackman, whose death is being investigated at 95 under ‘suspicious’ circumstances at 95.
This year’s ceremony will be on ABC on Sunday at 19:00 ET/16:00 and streams on Hulu. British viewers can enable ITV1 and ITVX.
The independent Will bring you direct updates from the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles.
Follow below:
Video: The Oscars -Red Carpet looks: The good, the bad and the outrageous
Tom MurrayMarch 2, 2025 23:30
Timothée Chalamet arrives to scream fans
There is a very specific, high scream that greets the arrival of Timothée Chalamet. He showed up head-to-tone in a striking narcipment.
The A complete unknown Star has repeated several old Bob Dylan, watching many of the most important events during this awards season, but this bright yellow look is pure chalamet. (Dylan, everyone knows, prefers to look after in blue.)
Kevin eg. Perry at the OscarsMarch 2, 2025 23:20
The Independent’s Kevin EG Perry reports directly from the Dolby Theater
Hello from behind the stage in the Dolby Theater! The red carpet is buzzing from the outside, but here is a tangible feeling of nervous tension in the air. This is the evening that Hollywood’s long awards season has all built up, an opportunity when so many people will find out if they go home with empty hand or deliver a speech they have dreamed about since their children stand in front of the mirror and get a hair brush like a statue.
Kevin eg. Perry at the OscarsMarch 2, 2025 23:17
The best dressed on the red carpet – live updated
The Independent’s lifestyle team sheds a careful eye on the red carpet and determines who this year’s fashion winners are – and who should take the wooden spoon.
You can follow with the best – and most questionable – outfits, which directly update here:
Tom MurrayMarch 2, 2025 23:10
Conan O’Brien shares his pref-show ritual
Conan O’Brien does exactly what you would think Conan O’Brien would do before his Oscars performance hosted.
“Preshow Ritual,” he recorded a photo on X, showing him that he was holding a guitar with a pipe in his mouth. ‘I’m hosting the #Oscars tonight on @ABC and @hulu. See you there! “
Tom MurrayMarch 2, 2025 22:34
James Bond Music Tribute confirmed by Oscars President
The Oscars will have broadcast a special tribute to James Bond’s music, said Academy president Janet Yang said Variety On the red carpet.
“The Bond tribute is going to be incredible,” she said. “It’s going to be one of the highlights of the show.”
The couple also received Honorary Ore -Oscars Governors Awards in November.
Tom MurrayMarch 2, 2025 22:24
Ethan Slater arrives on the red carpet without Ariana Grande
Ethan Slater arrived on the red carpet without his Evil Co-star and girlfriend, Ariana Grande.
The Oscar-nominated stars of the musical, Grande and Cynthia Erivo, will perform during the ceremony, it was confirmed earlier this week.
Tom MurrayMarch 2, 2025 22:16
The Oscars’ 10 biggest best picture winners, from everything around Eva to parasite
The Independent’s Geoffrey MacNab chooses the best films that have ever won Hollywood’s most prestigious award
Greg EvansMarch 2, 2025 22:00
Who offers award tonight?
Selena Gomez, Ben quieter and Oprah Winfrey, Elle Fanning, Halle Berry and Penélope Cruz are one of the leading names confirmed as presenters.
Greg EvansMarch 2, 2025 21:20
Red carpet is running
It’s barely lunch in Los Angeles, but the Oscars -red carpet is officially underway as the nominees of this year start to fall in the Dolby Theater. For a second year, the ceremony begins an hour earlier than usual in an effort to retain viewers on the east coast.
ABC’s official red carpet cover will only begin at 6:30 pm. It will also be available to look at Hulu.
Stay tuned because we bring you all the best and – ahem – the most daring appearance of the red carpet.
Tom MurrayMarch 2, 2025 20:53
