The late-night host and comedian is heading back to the Oscars stage to host next year's telecast.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday that O'Brien has agreed to return and host the 98th Oscars telecast on March 15, 2026.
'Anora' swept, Conan O'Brien kept the laughs coming and Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo brought the crowd to its feet! But what didn't you see on TV during the 2025 Academy Awards? Here's what the TV cameras missed.
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The Hollywood Reporter is counting down to the 2025 Oscars with a streaming pre-show that will deliver expert analysis, insider predictions and behind-the-scenes coverage ahead of Hollywood's biggest night. Straight from the iconic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, right across the street from the home of the Academy Awards, the Dolby Theatre, THR's film and awards experts will weigh in on the ceremony's top categories, including best actor, best actress and best picture, ultimately revealing their final predictions for who will take home the honors on Sunday night. The pre-show will also feature a deep dive into past and present red carpet fashion trends, exclusive details on the hottest Oscar-night parties and private events, a look behind the scenes at what it takes to bring the Academy Awards telecast to life, what to expect from Conan O'Brien as this year's host, a preview of the ceremony's musical performances, category and nominee spotlights and much more.
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Over 600 Oscar voters have signed an open letter criticizing the leadership of the The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for its initial response to the recent assault and arrest of Oscar winner Hamdan Ballal.
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The Oscar-winning Palestinian co-director of 'No Other Land', Hamdan Ballal, was attacked by Jewish settlers, detained by the Israeli army, and later released.
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Hamdan Ballal, one of the Oscar-winning directors of 'No Other Land', has been released by Israeli authorities after he was detained last night following clashes in the West Bank.
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One of the co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary 'No Other Land' was injured and detained after a conflict that took place on the West Bank. Israeli director Yuval Abraham claimed on X that a group of settlers had beaten Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, who was later detained by members of the Israeli military.
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Oscar-winning filmmaker attacked by Israeli settlers, arrested by army
Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal was attacked by Israeli settlers and later detained by the military in the occupied West Bank, according to activists and witnesses.
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Actress Maggie Wheeler says she still feels a connection with the late Matthew Perry after famously playing his on-again, off-again onscreen girlfriend Janice on 'Friends.' Wheeler spoke about her connection with the late star who passed away in October 2023 following a drug overdose on Monday's episode of the 'Still Here Hollywood' Podcast.
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At the 'Andor' premiere, Benjamin Norris talks to THR about what it was like joining the show for its second season. Plus, he recalls what it was like stepping into the set.
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Genevieve O'Reilly tells THR at the premiere how her favorite day on set ever was her second to last day on the set of 'Andor.' Plus, she describes how 'Andor's' exploration of humanity is what makes it resonate with fans.
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HBO has finally revealed some of the cast of its much talked about 'Harry Potter' TV series. After months of media rumors and reports HBO finally broke its silence and announced the cast for the key adult roles in its adaptation of J.K. Rowling's beloved novels including Dumbledore, Hagrid and more.
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'The Agency' stars Michael Fassbender, Richard Gere, Jeffrey Wright and Jodie Turner-Smith chat with THR's Seija Rankin to discuss making their spy thriller during a THR Frontrunners panel.
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