The veteran photographer, working in-house for the Film Academy on Sunday night, captured scenes you wouldn’t see on TV.

From Conan O'Brien's promise not to waste our time (did he keep it?) to surprising In Memoriam snubs, these were all the highs, lows and uh-ohs of the Academy Awards 2025.

With a lead-in that included a sentimental tribute to fire-ravaged Los Angeles and then Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo performing several showstoppers from Wicked, “four-time Oscar viewer” Conan O’Brien made his Oscar hosting debut tonight with a lot to prove. And what better way than to emerge Substance -like from Demi Moore?

The Academy Awards are regarded as Hollywood's biggest night as celebrities come together to celebrate the best movies of the year.

LOS ANGELES -- 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.

Cynthia Erivo opened the 2025 Oscars with a performance that defied gravity. On Sunday (March 2), Erivo took the stage to perform her rendition of “Defying Gravity” from her hit film Wicked. Erivo was joined on stage by her co-star Ariana Grande,

From Anora owning the night with five wins to Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande‘s show-stopping performance to host Conan O’Brien mocking the Emilia Pérez scandal, here are some of Sunday night ...