Every Single Thing That Happened at the 2025 Oscars

Every year, we arrive at the Oscars somewhat exhausted by the months-long awards season, which this year involved a controversial frontrunning film, the plentiful problematic tweets of its lead actress, and precursor awards and voting windows that had to move dates due to the catastrophic L.A. wildfires. Now, it’s time to down that second cup of coffee, because Oscar night is here, and it’s the most uncertain race in years. What we do know is that Conan O’Brien is hosting for the first time, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are set to perform something from Wicked; lord only knows what Doja Cat, Lisa, and Raye will get up to, and June Squibb is in the building. And we’re on it! We’ll be tracking all the presenter pairs, surprise wins, and acceptance speech moments both ridiculous and sublime. Join us! —Joe Reid